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Jul

2026

Governor Soludo’s Son Dances To Viral Song Mocking Tinubu, His Father

Governor Soludo’s Son Dances To Viral Song Mocking Tinubu, His Father Ozonna Soludo, son of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has generated widespread reactions online after sharing a video of himself dancing to a viral song that criticises several Nigerian political figures, including his father. In the clip posted on his social media page, Ozonna was seen singing and dancing as the song began with the lyrics: “Tinubu shame unto you, all power belongs to Jesus.” The song goes on to mention Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, and…

Jul

2026

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NDC Chieftain Warns Against Candidate Imposition

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NDC Chieftain Warns Against Candidate Imposition The South-East bloc of the Nigerian Democratic Congress has warned the party’s national leadership against delaying the release of outstanding primary election results and imposing candidates, saying such actions could trigger fresh internal crises and weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. The warning comes as political parties race to beat the Independent National Electoral Commission’s deadline for uploading the names of candidates for the 2027 elections. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Sunday, the Chairman of the NDC South-East in the Federal Capital Territory, Maxwell Igbokwe, urged the party leadership to adhere…

Jul

2026

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2027: APC Moves To Beat INEC Deadline, Set To Upload Tinubu, Running Mate This Week

News Flash, Politics

2027: APC Moves To Beat INEC Deadline, Set To Upload Tinubu, Running Mate This Week The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is on course to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) July 11 deadline for the submission of its presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections. A senior member of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the upload of candidates’ details was at an advanced stage, with the details of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate expected to be uploaded by the middle of the week.…

Jul

2026

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Poverty Responsible For New HIV Infections – Doctors

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Poverty Responsible For New HIV Infections — Doctors Medical doctors have attributed the rise in new Human Immunodeficiency Virus infections in Nigeria to declining donor funding, worsening poverty, and reduced awareness campaigns around the infection. They warned that the cut in funding, poverty, and reduced awareness campaigns are threatening the country’s progress in HIV prevention and control, and could reverse years of gains made in the fight against HIV. The physicians noted that reductions in donor funding have affected the availability of prevention programmes and testing services, while economic hardship has increased vulnerability to risky behaviours that fuel HIV transmission.…

Jul

2026

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Tony Elumelu Spotted Buying Roasted Corn From Roadside Vendor

News Flash, Philanthropy

Tony Elumelu Spotted Buying Roasted Corn From Roadside Vendor Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has been seen in a video buying roasted corn from a roadside vendor. The clip showed Elumelu stopping to patronise the seller and also taking a bite of the roasted corn during the encounter. The video surfaced on social media a week after Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, urged struggling Nigerians to explore small businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn and kulikuli as a means of earning a living. The First Lady gave the advice after hosting the wives of the 36 state…

Jul

2026

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Dangers Of Boiling Eggs Inside Boiling Rice – Experts

News Flash, Health

Dangers Of Boiling Eggs Inside Boiling Rice - Experts Boiling eggs directly while cooking rice is a common practice in many households in Nigeria. Many see this practice as a shortcut to conserve time, gas, or effort, some others described the practice as dirty, arguing that eggshells cannot be completely clean but however, health and food experts have advised against it. The safest method recommended by dieticians is to boil eggs in a separate pot to avoid cross-contamination entirely. Raw eggs carry poultry droppings and harmful germs on their shells. Washing the egg thoroughly can help, but microscopic pathogens can…

Jul

2026

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No Evidence We Spent N8 Trillion Outside Approved Budget – FG

FGN, Economy, News Flash

No Evidence We Spent N8 Trillion Outside Approved Budget – FG The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the approved national budget, describing the allegation as false and a misrepresentation of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) 2026 Article IV Consultation Report. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, said the Federal Government does not operate a “shadow budget” and has not spent public funds outside the constitutional and legal framework governing public finance in Nigeria. “The Federal Government does not operate a ‘shadow budget’ or expend public…

Jul

2026

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NNPCL Reduces Petrol Price For Second Time In Less Than Two Weeks

Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

NNPCL Reduces Petrol Price For Second Time In Less Than Two Weeks The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has reduced its premium motor spirit pump price for the second time in less than two weeks. A market survey on Sunday showed that the state-owned filling station has adjusted its petrol price to N1,150 per litre down from N1,210. The latest reduction means that NNPCL brought down its fuel price by N60. Between June 27 and July 5, 2026, NNPCL has dropped fuel prices by N110. NNPCL’s latest petrol price reduction comes barely three days after Dangote Refinery announced its fourth…

Jul

2026

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2027: We’ll Be Watching Closely; Violence, Voter Intimidation, Electoral Malpractice Won’t Be Tolerated – US Warns Nigeria Ahead Of 2027 Polls

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2027: ‘We’ll Be Watching Closely; Violence, Voter Intimidation, Electoral Malpractice Won’t Be Tolerated’ – US Warns Nigeria Ahead of 2027 Polls US Congressman Riley Moore says the United States will closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, warning that violence, voter intimidation and electoral malpractice… US Congressman Riley Moore says the United States will closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, warning that violence, voter intimidation and electoral malpractice will not be tolerated while reaffirming support for measures aimed at promoting credible polls. The United States has pledged to closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with a member of the US Congress…

Jul

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Holds Interactive Session With Mgbaga Community, Promises More Development For Ebem Ohafia

News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics

Ikenna Ukwa Holds Interactive Session with Mgbaga Community, Promises More Development for Ebem Ohafia The All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives flagbearer for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa held an interactive session with men, youths, and women of Mgbaga in Ebem Ohafia LGA of Abia State to discuss their needs and chart a way forward for development. Addressing the gathering, Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, a grandson and an in-law of Ebem Ohafia assured the community of his continued commitment to the development of Ebem and promised more democratic dividends for the area, adding that he has the…