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Raymond Dokpesi Jr., chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, expressed concern over what he described as gross manipulation of the company’s share registers on the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) portal. The indictment comes weeks after the CAC revealed it was looking into a cybersecurity breach involving unauthorized access to parts of its systems. In a statement released on Tuesday, Dokpesi Jr. …

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The Cross-Party Consultative Council has raised the alarm over rising costs of nomination forms by major political parties, warning that the trend could weaken democratic participation ahead of the 2027 general election. The body described the development as a growing threat to inclusion and fairness in Nigeria’s electoral system. Speaking in Lagos, James Adeshina said rising fees are making it …

Nigerian music executive Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has spoken candidly about his long-standing struggle with self-confidence, tracing it back to his college days. In an interview with media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Bounce Radio, the Mavin Records founder revealed that the constant negative comments about his appearance significantly affected his self-esteem. According to her, the female …

Justice Samira Bature of the FCT High Court, Maitama, on Wednesday, upheld the warrant order issued against a police officer, Edith Erhunwuse, of the FCT Area Command. He issued the ruling in the marked case, FCT/HC/CR/222/2023. The first defendant, Cecil Osakwe, was represented by Ahmed Raji, SAN while Aderonke Imana appeared for the Federal Government as a public prosecutor. The …

Residents of Yelwata in Benue State have renewed calls for urgent protection and humanitarian assistance in the wake of deadly attacks last year, as Germany reaffirmed its support for Nigeria’s efforts to tackle insecurity and promote peaceful coexistence. The German Federal Government Commissioner for Freedom of Religion or Belief, Thomas Rachel, said this on Tuesday in Abuja after visiting affected …

The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC), Ogun State Council, has honored the Rector of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Arc. Dr. ‘Koye Jolaoso, with the Distinguished Labor Solidarity Award in recognition of his contribution to staff welfare, institutional development and harmonious working relations within the institution. The award was presented on behalf of the state workers movement by the Ogun NLC Executive …

OpenAI and Microsoft have implemented important amendments to their commercial partnership, replacing the previously open-ended exclusivity framework with a fixed-term non-exclusive licensing regime valid until 2032. Under the revised terms, Microsoft maintains a non-exclusive license to OpenAI’s underlying models, products, and intellectual property. This marked a departure from the previous structure, which effectively gave Microsoft exclusive access until an unspecified …

Cardoso Bank charges are set to decrease. The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday released a draft “Guidance on Charges of Banks and Other Financial Institutions, 2026” aimed at cutting fees and forcing lenders to show the real cost of loans. The proposal, detailed in a new circular, updates the 2020 guidance to adapt to the current realities of the …

Nigerian nightlife entrepreneur and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu—known as Cubana Chiefpriest—has announced his entry into partisan politics, declaring his ambition to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives. The celebrity stated this in a video that went viral recently where he addressed a meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders. In the clip, he declared his intention to represent …