Guess What? Here’s a Breakdown of Tinubu’s 28 Minister-Nominees

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGuess What? Here’s a Breakdown of Tinubu’s 28 Minister-Nominees

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 29, 2023

After a long wait by Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu’s nominees for various ministerial positions were announced on Thursday, a day before the expiration of his 60-day constitutional deadline. The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, presented the ministerial list to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio who the names on the floor of the Senate during plenary on Thursday. The list, with 28 nominees, comprised of ex-governors, serving and former members of...

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Opay unveils new logo to celebrate fifth anniversary

BusinessNewsNigeriaOpay unveils new logo to celebrate fifth anniversary

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 27, 2023

OPay Nigeria, a leading digital fintech company, has officially rebranded and unveiled a new logo to mark its fifth year anniversary in the Nigerian market. The new logo, an “O” loop with a square element, was unveiled on Wednesday across the company’s social media pages. Check out our new Logo. Welcome to the new Era #OPayBeyondBanking #OPayNewLogo pic.twitter.com/OxTXUff5NF — OPay (@OPay_NG) July 26, 2023 According to Nairametrics, the “O” loop represents OPay’s dedication to continuously...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenate condemns sit-at-home in South East

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 27, 2023

The Nigerian Senate has condemned in totality the observance of sit-at-home orders in the South East and the nefarious activities of Finland-based sectional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Simon Ekpa. It also urged the Chief Executive, President Bola Tinubu to collaborate with the Finnish government to extradite Simon Ekpa for prosecution. The resolutions are sequel to a motion sponsored by Osita Izunaso, the senator representing Imo West (Orlu), and co-sponsored by the...

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“No apology is required”, Wole Soyinka drums support for Davido amid pressure from Muslims

NewsNigeriaPolitics“No apology is required”, Wole Soyinka drums support for Davido amid pressure from Muslims

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 27, 2023

Amid the raging calls from the Muslim community for Nigerian singer Davido to apologise over an alleged offensive video clip he shared on his social media pages last Friday, Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says that “no apology is required, none should be offered.” Soyinka drummed support for Davido in a letter titled “The Davido Video” released on Tuesday. Although he admitted that he is yet to watch the video, Soyinka dismissed the notion that dancing...

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Google partners with Verve for Nigerians to pay with naira on Play Store

BusinessNewsNigeriaGoogle partners with Verve for Nigerians to pay with naira on Play Store

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 27, 2023

To make digital transactions on Google Play Store easier and more accessible for Nigerians, Google says Nigerians can now make payments on the store using the local currency, the naira. This followed its partnership with Verve, the largest domestic card scheme in Africa, on Wednesday, aimed at strengthening the digital ecosystem in Nigeria. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Verve, expanding Google Play access for more Nigerians,” Anthea Crawford, the head of retail and payment...

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Tinubu is not responsible for school fees hike in federal universities – FG

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu is not responsible for school fees hike in federal universities – FG

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 27, 2023

Viral reports that the Federal Government has increased tuition fees in federal universities across the country have been described as “inaccurate and not correct.” Debunking the reports, Dele Alake, the special adviser to the President on special duties, communications and strategy, clarified that federal universities in Nigeria remain tuition-free. Alake explained, in a statement on Wednesday, that the modified fees are “discretionary charges by each university for hostel accommodation, registration, laboratory and other charges. They...

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Bishara, Chibok girl who escaped Boko Haram abduction gets engaged to US lover

LifestyleNewsNigeriaBishara, Chibok girl who escaped Boko Haram abduction gets engaged to US lover

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 26, 2023

Joy Bishara, one of the Chibok schoolgirls who escaped abduction by Boko Haram in 2014, is set to be married to her American lover. Bishara announced her engagement to her lover simply identified as James on her Instagram page on Tuesday. “I said yes to love, laughter, and happily ever after with my best friend,” she captioned the photos she shared. “James exceeds everything I ever prayed for. God’s faithfulness amazes me daily. I am...

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Davido loses northern fans as angry youths burn his ad billboard in Maiduguri

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaDavido loses northern fans as angry youths burn his ad billboard in Maiduguri

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 26, 2023

For refusing to tender an apology to the Muslim community over the “disrespectful” snippet of a music video he shared on his Twitter page on Friday, a group of irate youths set an advert billboard of Davido on fire in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The video, a snippet of the visuals for “Jaye Lo”, the first single by his newly-signed artist, Logos Olori, shows a group of Muslims observing prayers outsde a building while...

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TikTok introduces text-based content to inspire self-expression

NewsNigeriaTikTok introduces text-based content to inspire self-expression

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 25, 2023

TikTok has introduced text-based content on the social media platform as a “new way to express and share your creativity on TikTok.” TikTok announced the new feature on Tuesday. The statement reads: “Today, we’re thrilled to announce the expansion of text posts on TikTok, a new format for creating text-based content that broadens options for creators to share their ideas and express their creativity. “With text posts, we’re expanding the boundaries of content creation for...

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Court approves bail application for Emefiele, fixes trial for Nov. 14

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCourt approves bail application for Emefiele, fixes trial for Nov. 14

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 25, 2023

Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court has granted a bail of N20 million to Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. Emefiele was arraigned in court on Tuesday on a two-count charge bordering on illegal possession of firearms. In the first count, he is accused of possessing a single-barrel shotgun (JOJEFF MAGNUM 8371) without a licence, which is contrary to section 4 of the...

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