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The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has prohibited the broadcast of veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s new protest track, “Tell Your Papa,” on all Nigerian radio and television stations, labeling the song as “objectionable.” In a memo dated April 9, 2025, and signed by Susan Obi, the Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, …

Shipowners in Nigeria have called for the prosecution of officials of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) over the failed 50 billion floating dock project. This call follows years of inactivity and mounting concerns about the dock’s operational status which has remained idle for years despite huge investments …

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Buba Galadima, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu helped his daughter to get a job at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. Galadima, a stalwart in the Kwankwasiyya movement, made the revelation on Wednesday during an appearance on a programme on AIT. …

  The Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR, has been admitted to the prestigious Freedom of the City of London in a distinguished ceremony which held at the Mansion House, City of London on Monday, April 7th, 2025. This prestigious accolade is a testament to Mr. …

The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ECCIMA) has applauded the contributions of the Pan African Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Ltd to the growth of Nigeria’s economy and general Arica’s development. Deputy President of ECCIMA, Mr. Eric Chime, speaking at Dangote Group Special Day at the ongoing 2025 Enugu International Trade Fair said the …

Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, a former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, has officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Adediran, who was the PDP’s 2023 Lagos State governorship candidate, defected …

Nigerian comedian and entertainer, Seyi Law, has opened up about his selfless contributions to the entertainment industry, revealing how he has supported countless talents without expecting anything in return. In a tweet, the comedian expressed that many of his efforts go unnoticed by the media, despite the significant role he …

The Presidency has apologised for the errors in the list of appointments made by President Bola Tinubu since May 29, 2023. PUNCH reports that the list was to counter the narrative about Tinubu’s alleged lopsided appointments, which was brought to the public by the Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume. …

… ‘Award Will Help Sustain Our Efforts’ President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has been named Person of the Year, even as he advocated a collaboration between the public and the private sector to help resolve Nigeria’s economic conundrum. Speaking at the 17th edition of the Leadership Annual Conference and …

  A 56-year-old woman, Omowumi Sarat, was on Thursday brought before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for allegedly assaulting a man and stealing his tricycle. Sarat, whose residential address was not disclosed, is facing charges of conspiracy, assault, conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, and stealing. She …