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Nigerian DJ and media personality Florence Ifedayo Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has opened up about her dating history, revealing that she has dated men from various backgrounds. Speaking on The Zeze Millz Show, Cuppy said she keeps an open mind when it comes to relationships and has met potential partners through dating apps. He revealed that his experiences …

Security agencies have strengthened surveillance at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and prison facilities in Abuja and Niger State following intelligence reports of a coordinated terrorist plot to attack the sites and free detained rebels. The Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Immigration Service and Nigeria Correctional Service confirmed the measures on Thursday, describing them as proactive responses to a credible threat. …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos has rejected claims of plans to field candidates in next year’s general elections in the state. Chairman of the APC in the state, Mr. Cornelius Ojelabi, provided the clarification in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos. Ojelabi said the report, attributed to a faceless group, was created to create tension within the …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria and other crude oil exporting countries to ensure that funds obtained from price increases resulting from the United States-Israel-Iran conflict are put to good use to protect against similar economic shocks in the future. The IMF explained that with rising debt in many countries, fiscal policy must be responded to carefully, providing …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a new adjustment to the campaign calendar for the Osun State governorship election. With the adjustment, the last day for political party campaigns in the state is now midnight on Thursday, August 13, 2026. INEC had earlier brought forward the Osun governorship elections by a week from Saturday, August 8, 2026 to …

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday adjourned the trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on suspicion of money laundering until April 23 for adoption of final written address. Mamman was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on amended 12 counts of money laundering to the tune of N33.8 billion. The case for which the …

Judge Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos Sexual Offenses and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja, on Thursday sentenced a 63-year-old pastor, Chris Mcdouglas, to life imprisonment for raping the 18-year-old daughter of a member of his church. The judge sentenced Mcdouglas, a pastor at the Queer Generation Assembly Church, Lagos, to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of rape. However, he …

Shareholders of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc have approved a N500 billion rights issue aimed at strengthening the company’s capital base and accelerating its strategic expansion projects, particularly its backward integration programme. The approval was given at the company’s 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos on Wednesday, where investors also lauded the management for its resilience and improved performance …

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has unveiled a large transport intervention package worth ₦1 billion, along with the distribution of 500 electric tricycles to operators in Maiduguri Metropolis and Jere Local Government Area. The initiative, which targets 1,000 Keke NAPEP cyclists, is part of the State Government’s wider strategy to modernize urban mobility, reduce operating costs and ease economic pressure …

The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, has mocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s comments about his intention to oust the president in the 2027 elections. Atiku in a recent interview stated that it would be difficult for a coalition of one candidate to defeat President Bola Tinubu, and instead suggested a coalition of candidates from …