2025 Ramadan Season: President Tinubu Greets Muslim Faithful

NewsNigeriaReligion2025 Ramadan Season: President Tinubu Greets Muslim Faithful

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 28, 2025

In a press statement on Friday he personally signed, the President said, “I congratulate the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and worldwide as we begin the sacred month of Ramadan. “We’re profoundly grateful to Almighty Allah for granting us the grace to witness the commencement of this holy month, a cornerstone of the Islamic faith. May this fasting and devotion period be marked by good health, spiritual fulfilment, and divine blessings. “Ramadan is a time for...

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Atiku Calls For  Investigation Of Alleged Sexual Harassment Against Akpabio 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAtiku Calls For  Investigation Of Alleged Sexual Harassment Against Akpabio 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 28, 2025

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the investigation of the allegation of sexual harassment against Senate President, Goodwill Akpabio by the Senator representing Kogi Central at the Red Chamber of the National Assembly,  Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had on his X, formerly Tweeter handle on Friday noted he watched with deep concern on Friday morning as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan raised serious allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation,...

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Group commends Tinubu’s Economic Reform over Impressive Growth Performance

BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaGroup commends Tinubu’s Economic Reform over Impressive Growth Performance

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 28, 2025

A policy group, Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has said has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform, saying that the impressive performance of the 2024 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is an affirmation of the good work the President is doing. The group in a press statement issued by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi M. Akinsiju on Friday noted that the performance of the Nigerian economy in the 12 months of last year beats projections made...

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What if I tell you that Jesus Christ was black?

ColumnsDon OkoloOpinionWhat if I tell you that Jesus Christ was black?

PilotnewsFebruary 28, 2025

“There are so many Biblical references telling us that Jesus Christ had the features of all negritude beings” _________________________ “Two young boys, one white, the other black. They died and went to Heaven. They stopped at the Pearly Gates just before God allowed them to enter His Kingdom.  “God, are you white, or are you black?” The white boy asked, in his attempt to prove to the black boy that God is white.  “I am...

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Obasa Takes Back Speaker’s Seat as Lagos Assembly Faces Leadership Crisis

NewsNigeriaPoliticsObasa Takes Back Speaker’s Seat as Lagos Assembly Faces Leadership Crisis

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 27, 2025

Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has officially resumed his role, presiding over a plenary session on Tuesday, 27th February, despite his impeachment last month. His return followed the restoration of his security details by the police. Obasa was impeached on 13th January by 36 lawmakers, who later elected Mojisola Meranda as the new Speaker. However, Obasa challenged his removal in court, insisting the process was illegal. His comeback today...

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Petrol Cost Drops Again as Dangote Refinery Cuts Price to ₦825 Per Litre

BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaPetrol Cost Drops Again as Dangote Refinery Cuts Price to ₦825 Per Litre

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 27, 2025

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has slashed the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to ₦825 per litre. The Head of Media Relations and Branding Communications at Dangote Group, Esan Sunday, announced the price adjustment in a statement on Wednesday. The latest reduction follows a previous cut from ₦950 to ₦890 per litre, marking a total decrease of ₦125 within a few weeks. “This recent price reduction will also ensure that Nigerians...

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World Bank to Lend Nigeria $2.2bn in 2025 for Development Projects

BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaWorld Bank to Lend Nigeria $2.2bn in 2025 for Development Projects

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 27, 2025

The World Bank has outlined plans to provide Nigeria with a fresh $2.2 billion loan in 2025, with the funds earmarked for six development projects spanning economic recovery, education, health, and digital infrastructure. According to the Washington-based institution’s project list, the first tranche of $500 million is designated for the ‘Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Programme’ and is expected to be approved by 17 March. On 31 March, another $552 million will be...

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49 Years After Transition, Oba Of Benin Remembers Mother

CommunityNewsNigeria49 Years After Transition, Oba Of Benin Remembers Mother

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 27, 2025

Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has commemorated the Isoton rite of his Queen mother, Iyoba Omo N’ikuoyemwen, Iyoba Ewuare II, 49 years after her transition. Personalities across different spectrums, including the Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku and a former Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero and a former governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Isa Yuguda attended the colourful ceremony Isoton traditional rite is a procession in memory of the departed person’s spirit....

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APC Might be Steering the Contest in Anambra Governorship Race

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsAPC Might be Steering the Contest in Anambra Governorship Race

PilotnewsFebruary 26, 2025

“APGA must now compete on its own merit about what it can exclusively offer.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu So far, no fewer than seven aspirants have picked their Nomination and Expression of Interest forms from the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress – APC, ahead of the party’s primary on April 6th, and the General Election on November 8, 2025. According to the party’s timetable, the sale of forms to aspirants for the coming Anambra governorship...

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Mohbad’s Death: Court Dismisses Case Against Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Primeboy

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMohbad’s Death: Court Dismisses Case Against Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Primeboy

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 25, 2025

…Nurse, Friend to Face Trial A Lagos Magistrate Court in Sabo, Yaba, has acquitted singer Abdulazeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, music promoter Sam Larry, and artist Owodunni Ibrahim, also known as Primeboy, of any involvement in the death of musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, professionally known as Mohbad. The court presided over by Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje, adopted the findings of the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), which indicated no case against the trio....

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