NBC Bans Eedris Abdulkareem’s “Tell Your Papa” Over ‘Offensive’ Lyrics

MediaNewsNigeriaNBC Bans Eedris Abdulkareem’s “Tell Your Papa” Over ‘Offensive’ Lyrics

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 11, 2025

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has told Nigerian TV and radio stations to stop airing Eedris Abdulkareem’s new song “Tell Your Papa,” calling it “objectionable.” In a memo dated 9 April 2025, the Commission said the song falls short of what it considers decent for public broadcast. The ban was announced by Susan Obi, NBC’s Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring. Even though “Tell Your Papa” is trending on social media, NBC says its message breaches...

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No More Paperwork: FG Moves Visa Applications and Landing Cards Online

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNo More Paperwork: FG Moves Visa Applications and Landing Cards Online

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 11, 2025

In a bid to tighten border security and make travelling into Nigeria easier, the Federal Government has announced the introduction of an electronic visa system and digital landing and exit cards. The announcement came on Wednesday in Abuja during a joint meeting between the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and his Interior counterpart, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Keyam explained that with the new system, visitors can now apply for Nigerian visas online and upload...

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Sir Paul Chukwuma Secures YPP Governorship Ticket

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSir Paul Chukwuma Secures YPP Governorship Ticket

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)April 11, 2025

Sir Paul Chukwuma was nominated as the Young Progressives Party – YPP candidate on November 8, 2025, in the Anambra State Governorship Election. The nomination exercise held at the State secretariat of the YPP in Awka, was well-attended by leaders and members of the party. The National Chairman of the party, Comrade Emmanuel Bishop Amakiri, and National Secretary of the YPP, Barr. Vidiyeno Bamaiyi, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, other members of the party’s...

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Incessant Kidnappings Worries Kogi Community

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaIncessant Kidnappings Worries Kogi Community

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 10, 2025

Due to incessant kidnappings and worsening insecurity in Oke-Ere community in Yagba West local government area of Kogi State, some women from the area have staged a protest, calling an end to the menace. According to reports emanating from the community that kidnappings have become a daily affair in the area and that the people have become helpless. The sources said a certain kidnapper (name withheld) came out publicly to denounce kidnapping and mentioned some...

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Osun Poly Shutdown For One Week Over Unrest, Cult Activities

Crime & SecurityEducationNewsNigeriaOsun Poly Shutdown For One Week Over Unrest, Cult Activities

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 10, 2025

Following unrest at the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, the management  has announced the closure of the institution for one week. The announcement on Wednesday is coming after a violent confrontation involving suspected cultists near the institution’s gate on Tuesday. The incident reportedly led to serious injuries and fears of a fatality during the clash between two rival cult groups. To this end, the Polytechnic’s management ordered all students to proceed on a one-week mid-semester break,...

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Fishermen In Taraba Warned Over Use Of Chemicals, Explosives For Fishing

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFishermen In Taraba Warned Over Use Of Chemicals, Explosives For Fishing

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 10, 2025

Fishermen in Mutumbiyu of Gassol LGA of Taraba State have been warned to desist from using chemicals and explosives to catch fish or face sanctions. The Chief of Mutumbiyu, Alhaji Sulaiman Muhammed gave the warning at his palace in Mutumbiyu shortly after the turbanning of Alhaji Bala Jambari as Sarkin Tarun (leader of fishermen) and Alhaji Tukura Julde as Danrimin Mutumbiyu. The monarch blamed fishermen for the sharp decline in fish populations and the extinction...

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Illicit Trade: Customs Deploys AI Scanners, 5,000 Officers At Border Points

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaIllicit Trade: Customs Deploys AI Scanners, 5,000 Officers At Border Points

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 10, 2025

To combat illicit trade and smuggling activities at key border points, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the deployment of artificial intelligence-powered scanners and forensic tools to tackle illicit trade. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller General of the service announced this on Wednesday while speaking at the 4th World Customs Organisation (WCO) Donors Conference for the West and Central Africa Region in Abuja. The conference brought stakeholders together to align support and investments towards customs...

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Teenager in Viral Peter Obi Convoy Photo Locked Up Since January Over Dubious Charges

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTeenager in Viral Peter Obi Convoy Photo Locked Up Since January Over Dubious Charges

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 10, 2025

In a troubling development, 17-year-old Alabi Quadri, who gained national attention in 2023 after a viral photograph captured him standing with arms outstretched before the convoy of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, has been detained since January on questionable charges. Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong disclosed this information via a Facebook post following a visit to the Magistrate Court of Lagos, Apapa Magisterial District, on 9 April 2025. According to Mr. Effiong, Quadri was...

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Nigerian Stock Market Recovers with ₦101 Billion Gain

BusinessNewsNigeriaNigerian Stock Market Recovers with ₦101 Billion Gain

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 10, 2025

On Tuesday, the Nigerian stock market saw a positive change, recovering ₦101 billion after several days of losses. The total value of all the stocks on the market rose by ₦101 billion, ending the day at ₦65.589 trillion, up from ₦65.488 trillion on Monday. The stock market’s key index also went up by 159.88 points, closing at 104,376.75, a small but welcome rise from the previous day. However, not all stocks performed well. While some...

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CBN Reports $6.83bn Balance of Payments Surplus in 2024

BusinessNewsNigeriaCBN Reports $6.83bn Balance of Payments Surplus in 2024

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 10, 2025

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a remarkable turnaround in the country’s external financial standing, recording a Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of $6.83 billion for the 2024 financial year. This marks a significant recovery from a deficit of $3.34 billion in 2023 and $3.32 billion in 2022. According to a press release on 9 April 2025, the CBN stated that the surplus “reflects the impact of wide-ranging macroeconomic reforms, stronger trade performance,...

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