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Nigeria’s Drop in Petrol Imports Signals Economic Growth — Reno Omokri
Former presidential aide and social commentator Reno Omokri has described Nigeria’s decline as Africa’s top petrol importer as a positive sign of economic transformation driven by local refining and export. Speaking to journalists during a tour of the Dangote Refinery on Friday, Omokri noted that while South Africa has overtaken Nigeria as the continent’s biggest petrol importer, Nigeria now leads West Africa in petroleum exports. “The naira will only have value when we produce and export, not when we depend on imports,” he said. “We now have a full turnaround — Nigeria is the largest exporter of petroleum products in…
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I can be a second wife’, Tiwa Savage opens up on marriage
Award-winning Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has said she is open to becoming a second wife, admitting that most of the men who show interest in her are either much older or already married. Speaking on the Lip Service Podcast, the Afrobeats star explained that at this stage in her life, her dating options are limited, as many potential partners are in their 50s or unavailable. “If I meet somebody who can really marry me, they are either in their 50s or already married. So maybe I can be a second wife,” she said. “I can get along with the first…
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FG, States, LGs Share N2.1 Trillion as September Federation Revenue Drops
The Federal Government, states, and local government councils shared a total of N2.103 trillion from the Federation Account for September 2025, according to a communiqué issued after the October FAAC meeting in Abuja. The amount represents a slight decline from the N2.2 trillion shared in August. The total distributable revenue included N1.239 trillion from statutory sources, N812.59 billion from Value Added Tax (VAT), and N51.68 billion from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL). From the allocation, the Federal Government received N711.31 billion, states got N727.17 billion, and local governments received N529.95 billion. Additionally, N134.96 billion was shared as 13% derivation…
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Wike Dismisses 2027 Presidential Ambition Rumours, Reaffirms Loyalty to Tinubu
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has debunked claims that a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election, describing the report as “a lie from idle minds.” In a statement by his spokesman, Lere Olayinka, Wike reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu, saying, “as far as Wike is concerned, it is President Tinubu till 2031.” He criticized those spreading the rumours, saying they lack meaningful ideas for national development. Olayinka clarified that the only meeting Wike attended on August 20, 2025, was a PDP Southern stakeholders’…
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2027: Those planning to rig Abia guber should write their wills before election results – Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has warned that anyone planning to rig the 2027 governorship election in the state should “write their wills,” insisting that only God’s will and the people’s mandate will determine the outcome. Speaking during the October edition of Alex Otti Speaks to Abians in Umuahia, Otti was reacting to a comment by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, who boasted that the APC would take over Abia in 2027. Otti said he was unbothered by the remark, stressing that Kalu had every right to contest but must play by the rules. He described…
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I spent $150,000 on a Saint Kitts & Nevis passport because I was denied a visa twice for being Nigerian – Nigerian Filmmaker, Tayo Aina
Popular Nigerian travel filmmaker Tayo Aina has revealed why he spent $150,000 to acquire a Saint Kitts and Nevis passport, saying his desire for freedom and access drove the move. Speaking on the “Am I Too Loud?” podcast, Tayo recalled being denied a visa twice to attend the NAS Summit in Dubai, where he was invited to speak alongside top creators like Casey Neistat, despite having visited the country before. “I’d been to Dubai twice before, but they denied me twice, just because I was Nigerian,” he said, adding that he had also faced harassment and entry issues in countries like…
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Hyphenating your name as a married woman is stupid and shows a lack of respect for your husband – Nigerian man says
A podcast producer, @waymoflydenu, has sparked debate on social media after claiming that married women who hyphenate their last names show “a lack of respect” for their husbands. “Hyphenating your name as a married woman is so stupid and shows a lack of respect for your husband and the legacy he’s trying to create with you as his partner,” he wrote on X.
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Fubara Cancels N134bn Secretariat Contract awarded by Ibas, Orders CCECC to Refund N20bn
The Rivers State Government has canceled the N134 billion contract awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for the reconstruction of the State Secretariat complex in Port Harcourt. The contract, originally approved during the tenure of former sole administrator Vice Admiral Ikot Ete Ibas (retd), was terminated during Thursday’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Following the cancellation, the Council directed CCECC to refund the N20 billion mobilisation fee already paid. In the same meeting, the Council approved the formation of a six-member committee, chaired by Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Odu, to identify suitable…
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No comparisons – Wike on his 2 years as FCT Minister, Peter Obi’s tenure in Anambra
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that his two years in office surpass Peter Obi’s eight years as governor of Anambra State. Speaking during the commissioning of newly constructed roads in Mabushi District, Abuja, Wike made the remark while reacting to reports that Obi donated ₦2 million to Tunga Nasara LEA Primary School. He further criticized the former Labour Party presidential candidate, saying his failure to manage the internal crisis within his party shows he lacks the capacity to govern Nigeria. He said: “I challenge him to come out publicly and compare what he did for 8 years in Anambra…
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Schools in Nigeria charging tuition in foreign currency should be shut down – Minister, Dele Alake
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has called for the closure of schools in Nigeria that charge tuition fees in foreign currencies, describing the practice as an economic loophole that weakens the naira. Speaking at the Nigeria Gold Day Celebration during the 10th Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja, Alake said he would propose the policy to the Federal Executive Council, stressing that such schools contribute to the country’s forex crisis. “If your child is schooling in Abuja or Lagos and you’re paying $10,000 or £10,000, you’re fueling demand for foreign exchange and pushing up the dollar rate. You can’t…
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Peter Mbah’s defection shocked me but the PDP will still stand – Bode George
Veteran PDP leader and BoT member, Chief Bode George, has expressed surprise over the defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Politics Today on Tuesday, George said he had no prior hint of Mbah’s move despite ongoing reconciliation efforts within the PDP’s South-East bloc. “I never saw it at any time. Now that we have settled issues and fixed the convention date, whatever position the East wanted to give him would have been his. So, what’s the essence of leaving now?” he asked. George disclosed that PDP elders had appealed to Mbah…
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We owe a lot to Mr president – Wike tells Nigerians
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said Nigerians owe President Bola Tinubu gratitude, crediting the administration’s achievements to his leadership. Wike made the remark on Tuesday, October 14, while commissioning newly completed access roads in Sector Centre B, Dakibiyu District, Abuja. He said; ”By [Mr. President’s] leadership all the roads here have now been completed and in the next few months we will be here again. The Court of Appeal Division will soon be inaugurated by Mr President.” “I have always said that when you have the right leadership you can achieve unexpected results. Tinubu…
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