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ChubbieDivah allegedly sentenced for accusing Rudeboy of rape as unverified claims of a seven-year prison term spark mixed reactions on X, with no official confirmation yet.

X user, ChubbieDivah, allegedly sentenced to seven years for accusing Rudeboy of rape

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A claim circulating on X alleges that ChubbieDivah has been sentenced to seven years in prison for accusing singer Rudeboy of rape. The rumour relates to a 2025 controversy in which ChubbieDivah accused Rudeboy of rape and other offences involving his househelp. Rudeboy denied the allegations. The dispute later reportedly moved to court in Lagos, […]

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Multichoice to shut down Showmax, ending 11-year run

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MultiChoice Group will shut down its streaming platform Showmax, ending the service after 11 years. The decision follows MultiChoice’s takeover by Canal+ and comes after the company recorded heavy and sustained losses from the streaming business. “MultiChoice, part of CANAL+ SA, today announces the forthcoming discontinuation of the Showmax service,” the company said in a

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Dangote Refinery net fuel export outlook improves as Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is on the path to becoming a net exporter of refined petroleum products, driven by local industrial capacity.

Tax reforms won’t make Nigerians poor – Shettima

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the Federal Government’s new tax reforms will remove the burden of multiple taxes and charges on small businesses and low-income earners, helping to reduce poverty across the country. Shettima made this known while speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at an interfaith breaking of fast for Ramadan

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FG to launch national single window trade platform, March 27

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The Federal Government has announced plans to launch the National single window trade platform on March 27, describing the initiative as a major step towards transforming Nigeria’s trade ecosystem. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the State House in Abuja, which was attended by

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Israel launches attack on Lebanon, kills at least four

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Israel has carried out fresh air strikes in eastern Lebanon, killing at least four people in the city of Baalbek as cross-border fighting with Hezbollah intensifies. Lebanon’s state news agency NNA reported on March 4 that an Israeli strike hit a four-storey residential building in Baalbek, leaving four dead and six others wounded. Rescue workers

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FG bans cash tax collection, roadblocks nationwide

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The Federal Government on Tuesday formally prohibited the cash tax collection ban and outlawed the mounting of roadblocks for revenue enforcement, as part of new regulations to implement Nigeria’s tax laws across the country. The announcement was made in Abuja by the Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board, Mr Olusegun Adesokan, during the signing

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BREAKING: Tinubu nominates Taiwo Oyedele as Minister

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, as Minister of State for Finance. The nomination was disclosed in a statement issued by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, who noted that Oyedele will replace Dr. Doris Anite-Uzoka in the Ministry of Finance.

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Amazon AWS data centers in UAE damaged by drone strikes, along with a facility in Bahrain, disrupting cloud services and prompting recovery efforts amid Middle East conflict.

Amazon AWS data centers in UAE, Bahrain damaged in drone strikes

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Amazon AWS data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have been damaged by drone strikes, forcing parts of the company’s cloud services offline. Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud arm of Amazon, said two of its facilities in the United Arab Emirates were directly hit. A third site in Bahrain was damaged by

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Dangote Refinery exports 456k tonnes of fuel to African markets, shipping 12 cargoes to five countries as Nigeria strengthens regional energy supply and trade ties.

BREAKING: Dangote Refinery increases petrol price

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its Premium Motor Spirit gantry price by N101, increasing the ex-depot rate from N774 to N875 per litre. The move has raised concerns about possible fuel price increases across the country. A senior official at the refinery confirmed the development on Monday, saying the adjustment followed recent changes in

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Zendaya, Tom Holland married, stylist reveals

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Wedding rumours surrounding Zendaya and Tom Holland erupted after a surprise comment from the actress’ longtime stylist at a red carpet event. Speaking on March 1 at the 2026 Actor Awards, Law Roach appeared to confirm that the couple had already exchanged vows. “The wedding has already happened, you missed it!” Roach told reporters with

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