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Lagos: Uber, Bolt, inDrive drivers begins 3 days strike

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Drivers operating on ride-hailing platforms including Uber, Bolt, inDrive, and Lagride have begun a three-day strike in Lagos, citing poor working conditions and unsustainable fares. The action, which started on Sunday, was announced by the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter. The union said the protest is aimed at drawing attention […]

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I have no car, no house, ‘Papa Ajasco’ actor laments financial struggles

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Veteran Nigerian actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, widely recognised for his role in the popular sitcom Papa Ajasco, has opened up about the severe financial hardship he has endured in recent years. Speaking during an emotional interview with internet personality Lucky Udu, the actor revealed that despite the fame that came with the role, life has remained

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Nigerian student dies during plasma donation

Canada: 22-year-old Nigerian student dies during plasma donation

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Canadian health authorities have launched an investigation following the death of a 22-year-old Nigerian international student during a plasma donation procedure in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The incident, which has drawn attention to the safety of plasma donation centres in the country, is being reviewed by Health Canada after the agency received mandatory reports of fatal adverse

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Video: Tonto Dikeh holds deliverance prayer during evangelism outreach

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Nollywood actress and philanthropist Tonto Dikeh has once again opened up about her spiritual journey, sharing a powerful testimony from a recent evangelism outreach where she prayed for a schoolgirl she believed was under a “spirit of death.” In a video shared on her Instagram page on Friday, Tonto Dikeh deliverance prayer came to life

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Sexual assault: Baba Ijesha alleges setup in new song ‘Eniwaye Daran’

Sexual assault: Baba Ijesha alleges setup in new song ‘Eniwaye Daran’

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Convicted Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has stirred fresh controversy after claiming he was set up in the sexual assault case that led to his imprisonment. The actor made the claim in a newly released song titled “Eniwaye Daran,” which was uploaded on his YouTube channel on Thursday. In the track,

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How to avoid being scammed at Nigerian markets

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Nigerian markets are vibrant, bustling hubs of commerce, from Lagos’s Balogun Market to Kano’s Kurmi Market. They offer everything from fresh produce and electronics to clothing and souvenirs. But with the excitement of haggling and finding bargains comes the risk of scams. Knowing how to protect yourself can save you time, money, and frustration. Here

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Public debate follows Seplat Energy’s N4.8bn remuneration sparks online reactions as social media users question executive pay amid minimum wage comparisons.

Seplat Energy’s N4.8bn remuneration sparks online reactions

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Online discussions have trailed the reported remuneration package of Seplat Energy after figures suggesting a combined N4.8 billion annual pay for top executives circulated on social media. The controversy emerged following claims that Chief Executive Officer Roger Brown, Chief Financial Officer Eleanor Adaralegbe and Chief Operating Officer Samson Ezugworie received monthly earnings running into hundreds

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EKEDC introduces e-billing from March 1

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The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced the introduction of electronic billing (e-billing) for its customers, effective from March 1, 2026. According to the company, customers will begin to receive their electricity bills electronically instead of in paper form as part of efforts to improve service delivery and enhance communication. ALSO READ:EKEDC says Ikoyi

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Ramadan: Federal Polytechnic Bauchi threatens ‘instant marriage’ for male, female students seen together

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The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, has stirred controversy after issuing a directive barring male and female students from standing together on campus during the holy month of Ramadan. In a circular dated February 25, 2026, and signed by the Registrar and Secretary to the Council, Alhaji Kamisu Salihu, the institution warned that any

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