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Naira Opens Week Strong, Holds Steady Below ₦1,400 at Official Market

The Nigerian naira started the new trading week on a stable note, maintaining its recent gains against the U.S. dollar as confidence in the foreign exchange market continued to improve. According to data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the naira traded at ₦1,379.22/$1 at the official window, reflecting continued stability after weeks of…

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US-Iran Strikes: Why the Latest Military Exchange Could Put the Strait of Hormuz at Risk Again

The US-Iran conflict has entered a dangerous new phase after the two countries exchanged military strikes for the first time in about a month. The latest escalation has raised fresh concerns that a conflict that had briefly slowed could return to full-scale fighting. The immediate flashpoint is not only the strikes themselves. It is the…

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Charly Boy 999 Memoir Launch: Why Obasanjo’s Role Makes the London Tour Significant

Veteran Nigerian entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, is taking his memoir 999 beyond Nigeria, with former President Olusegun Obasanjo set to lead dignitaries at the London launch. The international memoir tour will later move to Germany and Kenya, turning the book launch into more than a literary event. It gives…

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Nollywood Breaks Guinness World Record as 51,000 Watch Black Market in Lagos

Nollywood has set a new Guinness World Record after 51,000 people watched the crime thriller Black Market at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos. The record-breaking screening took place on Saturday, September 26, as thousands of movie lovers gathered at the Lagos venue for the planned attempt. Guinness World Records confirmed 51,000 viewers as the…

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EFCC, ICPC Probe ₦12bn NFF Fund, Raising Fresh Questions About Transparency in Nigerian Football

The EFCC and ICPC investigation into the ₦12 billion NFF fund could become much bigger than a financial investigation. At its core, the case raises a question Nigerian football has faced for years: what happens to public money after it enters the football system? The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices…

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UK Government Targets Reform UK Donations as Harry and Meghan Face Fresh Security Review

The UK government is preparing changes to political funding legislation that could affect £72 million recently donated to Reform UK by cryptocurrency billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne. The two donors each gave £36 million to the party, creating the largest donations to a UK political party. Ministers are seeking amendments to the Representation of…

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EFCC Dismisses Over 40 Staff for Corruption as Agency Tightens Internal Controls

EFCC dismisses over 40 staff for corruption and financial malpractice, marking a significant shift in the agency’s anti-corruption drive. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede disclosed on Monday that more than 40 personnel had been removed from the commission during his roughly three years in charge, with more than five of them currently facing prosecution. The announcement…

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Saint Janet’s Death Represents the Fading of a Generation of Live Music Icons

Nigeria’s entertainment industry is mourning the death of Iyun Janet Oluwatoyosi Ajilore, better known as Saint Janet or Mama Yabis, a veteran Juju and Highlife performer whose bold personality made her one of the most recognizable figures in Nigeria’s live music scene. She reportedly died after a brief illness, bringing to an end a career…

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