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how i started a successful Suya business with just N20k – Oyo speaker’s wife
Sooyah Bistro, one of Nigeria’s largest indigenous quick service restaurants, has marked a significant milestone with the opening of its 10th location in Ibadan, the first outside Lagos state. The event was attended by the wife of the Speaker … Continue Reading
Taraba Monarch And Son Killed In Deadly Ambush By Gunmen
A tragic incident has rocked Taraba State, Nigeria, as the Gara of Chanchanji, HRH Tanimu Kunbiya, and his son, Yusuf, were ambushed and killed along the Takum-Chanchanji road in Takum Local Government Area on Friday. The traditional ruler and his … Continue Reading
7 suspects Arrested for Illegal Gold Mining in Ogun State
In a bid to rid the mining sector of illegal operators, a joint operation by the Mining Marshals, a security outfit under the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has led to the arrest of seven suspects in … Continue Reading
Nigeria fines Meta $220 Million for Data Privacy Violations
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has imposed a hefty fine of $220 million on Meta Platforms for breaching data privacy laws in Nigeria. The commission’s investigation found that the social media giant’s data-sharing practices on its Facebook … Continue Reading
I survived Abacha’s regime by miracle – Wole Soyinka reveals
In an exclusive interview with TheNEWS to mark his 90th birthday, Prof. Wole Soyinka shared his harrowing experiences during the regime of late dictator Gen. Sani Abacha, describing it as a “miracle” he survived the period.
Soyinka revealed that … Continue Reading
INTERPOL blocks 720 bank accounts linked with online frauds in West Africa
In a significant victory against online crime, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has announced the success of Operation Jackal III, a six-month operation targeting West African syndicates involved in online financial fraud. The operation, conducted across 21 countries on … Continue Reading
Blord Released on Bail After Three Days in Police Custody
Nigerian Police Grant Bail to Bitcoin Tycoon Linus Ifejika Williams, aka Blord
Linus Ifejika Williams, popularly known as Blord, has been released on bail after spending three days in police custody
Blord, a cryptocurrency entrepreneur and social media influencer, was … Continue Reading
Nollywood Actor Aki Confirms Separation from nneoma, Welcomes New Child with Second Partner
Nigerian actor Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, has made a shocking revelation about his personal life. In a recent Instagram post, the 46-year-old actor confirmed that he has separated from his wife, Nneoma Nwaijah, whom he married in … Continue Reading
How Fake news almost ruined my marriage of 40 years – Lai Mohammed
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has lamented the devastating effects of fake news on individuals and marriages. Speaking at a programme organized by the Mass Communication Department of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Mohammed shared his personal … Continue Reading
I started LG autonomy in Adamawa five years ago – Governor Fintiri
The Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, has expressed joy over the recent Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to the country’s 774 local governments. In a statement during the swearing-in ceremony of the 21 council chairmen in Yola on … Continue Reading