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OPay will be investigated by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on claims made by Nigerians regarding illegal accounts. This was said by Babatunde Irukera, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, in response to Nigerians’ claims on Twitter that OPay was opening their illegitimate accounts. Read Also: Minimum Wage May Hit N200,000 As NLC Continues Negotiations With Govt Responding to these concerns, Irukera, tweeted, “OPAY is inbound to @fccpcnigeria to address and explain this and other anomalies consumers have identified in the last few days. An update will be forthcoming.” Earlier, while responding to another tweet, the FCCPC…

5 hours ago The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, arrested 19 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Benin 7 hours ago Residents of Jabi-Dakibiyu in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have expressed outrage over an alleged N17 million demand by a purported Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) community agent for a transformer, following a two-month power outage. 7 hours ago Deaconess Adenike Rafat Ajao, a staff member of Bells University of Technology, Otta, has died at the age of 59. She passed away on Sunday night, February 23, 2025, at the emergency ward of the…

The Supreme Court has affirmed the judgments of the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court, both in Abuja, which had earlier declared the acts against the 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly members as unlawful and illegal. A sum of N10 million fine was imposed on Fubara to be paid to the assembly and the 27 members who instituted the suit against him. The federal high court had held that the receipt and disbursement of monthly allocations since January last year by Governor Siminalayi Fubara was a Constitutional summersault and aberration that must not…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has threatened to reject the summer schedule of foreign airlines that refuse to patronize local caterers for outboard meals. The minister made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting on ‘Transforming the Aviation Industry’ held in Lagos on Friday. Keyamo expressed his dissatisfaction with international airlines for not patronizing the local caterers, insisting that flying in and out of Nigeria is dependent on agreements signed with a local caterer. He said, “I will not approve the summer schedule for foreign airlines until they show me an agreement showing they have partnered with…

The local government election conducted on the 5th of October 2024 by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission has been declared invalid by the Supreme Court. In a judgment delivered by Justice Jamilu Tukur, the court declared the election invalid for grossly violating the Electoral Act. Reading the judgement, Justice Tukur said the action of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission is declared void for lack of substantial compliance to the Electoral Act and guidelines as the electoral body continued voter registration even after announcing an election date. The court held that processes leading to the conduct of a local…

The United States, on Monday, released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme. The United Kingdom was excluded from the programme but remains eligible under specific conditions. The list also does not include any African countries, such as Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa. While most of the VWP list remains unchanged, the addition of Romania marks a significant update. The US has also focused on enhancing security checks and prioritising countries with strong diplomatic ties and border security standards. According to the US Bureau of Consular Affairs website, the Visa Waiver Programme allows most citizens or…

South African Dricus du Plessis defended his UFC middleweight title on Sunday after a fourth-round submission win over bitter rival Israel Adesanya in a blockbuster bout at Perth Arena. In the main event of UFC 305, du Plessis appeared to be flagging against the two-time former champion before a spectacular takedown of Adesanya solidified his 185-pound belt. Du Plessis (22-2) has now won 10 fights in a row, having originally claimed the belt after beating polarising Sean Strickland in January. “I came in here to die for this belt,” du Plessis said. “I came here to take it home. Here…

Lagos State House of Assembly lawmakers have condemned what they described as the invasion of the assembly by its former speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. The Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Information Strategy Security, Stephen Olukayode Ogundipe, said this in a statement on Friday. “For the avoidance of doubt, the rules governing plenary sessions of the House are clear. A valid sitting requires a formal notice to all members, the presence of a quorum, an approved agenda, and the mace—an essential symbol of legislative authority,” he said. “None of these procedural requirements were met during the purported session,…

In Summary African traditional festivals are deeply rooted in history, spirituality, and cultural identity. Many are tied to royal lineages, marking transitions of power, while others honor deities, ancestors, and natural elements. Some, like Nigeria’s Durbar, originated from military traditions, while Ghana’s Akwasidae links to the Ashanti Kingdom’s golden stool. Masquerade festivals often serve as mediums between the living and the dead, while events like Ethiopia’s Timkat celebrate religious rites. Deep Dive!!African festivals are not just celebrations; they are historical archives in motion, where culture, power, and identity are reaffirmed. They are not just festivals; they are Africa’s living traditions, where history, power, and spirituality…

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