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Sanusi Has a Grudge Against Jonathan—He Just Won’t Admit It, Even Over a Missing $49.8 Billion
Let’s be honest—Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has every right to hold a grudge against Goodluck Jonathan, even if he keeps denying it at every opportunity. Their bad blood traces back to 2014 when Sanusi, the then-governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, accused Jonathan’s administration of losing a staggering $49.8 billion. That whistleblow cost him his job, or as he likes to phrase it—he was…
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Very Darkman vs Bobrisky - Nigeria's Correctional Service Suspect List
The leaked audio by Very Darkman also mentioned singer Falz and his father, human rights lawyer Femi Falana, allegedly approaching Bobrisky with a promise to help secure a presidential pardon—an offer that came with a price tag of N10M.
🧵 THREAD: The Bobrisky Allegations – Officers Suspended and the N15M Bribe Controversy
1/ A major shake-up is happening at Nigeria’s Correctional Service (NCOS) following allegations surrounding social media influencer Bobrisky. Several officers have been suspended, including senior officials from Kirikiri and Kuje Custodial Centres.
2/ The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has…
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What Happened to Nigeria's Brightest Kids from 2009?
In 2009, a list of Nigeria’s smartest teenagers dropped, and it was a big deal. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) decided to put the spotlight on 100 secondary school kids who absolutely crushed their exams, turning them into minor celebrities overnight. But as we all know, fifteen years is a long time. So, where are these brainiacs now?
2009: The Year of the Overachiever
Back in the…
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How Ekweremadu’s Translator Sabotaged the Kidney Scheme
“Igbo Interpreter Betrayed Ekweremadu in Shocking Twist”
In the wildest twist of the Ekweremadu scandal, the new docu-series ‘Daniel vs Ekweremadu’ unveils a jaw-dropping betrayal. Evelyn ‘Ebere’ Agbasonu, the Igbo interpreter hired by Ekweremadu to navigate the murky waters of a secret kidney transplant, shockingly double-crossed her clients. Channels TV’s UK correspondent, Juliana Olayinka,…
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Digital tit-for-tat: How South Africans Are Losing the Bolt Prank They Started
The internet is a strange place, and lately, it’s been the battlefield for a war no one saw coming. What started as a heated debate over a beauty pageant has spiraled into a full-blown clash between South Africans and Nigerians, with ride-hailing app Bolt at the center of the chaos.
The Pageant That Lit the Fuse
The drama kicked off with the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant, where Chidimma…
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The Igbo Cultural Paradox: Why the Male Child is Valued More but Not Less
In Igbo culture, the male child is often seen as the cornerstone of the family, a fact that can give the impression that males are valued more than females. But this perception is steeped in a complex web of tradition and responsibility rather than outright favoritism.
Here’s the gritty reality: the value placed on male children isn’t about superiority but about the weight of responsibility they…
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From Malta to Moscow: The Secrets of Abdulkabir Aliu’s Fuel Empire
Nigeria is reeling from a bombshell revelation: an explosive surge in fuel imports from Malta, uncovered by none other than Aliko Dangote, the titan behind Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
Copyright: Maigaskiya,A.U. via Maigaskiya Photography
In 2023, Nigeria’s fuel imports from Malta shot up to a jaw-dropping $2.08 billion. This is an astronomical leap from zero between 2017 and 2022 and a pitiful…
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GTBank Gets Jacked: Hackers Hijack Website, Steal Customer Data in Bold Phishing Heist
GTBank just got punked, and it’s a nightmare for anyone banking with them. In a move straight out of a cybercrime thriller, hackers have snatched the domain of Nigeria’s banking behemoth GTBank, turning their site into a digital trap. Since the stroke of midnight on August 14, 2024, the bank’s once-trusted web address has been hijacked, and your sensitive info might already be in the hands of…
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Nigerian Presidency Scrambles as Chinese Firm Seizes Presidential Jets: A Blatant Display of Governmental Incompetence
The Nigerian Presidency just admitted what we all suspected: they’ve been caught with their pants down by a Chinese company that’s swooping in to grab Nigeria’s offshore assets like it’s a Black Friday sale. Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, the sneaky outfit behind this latest debacle, didn’t just make a power move—they went full throttle, getting a French court to greenlight…
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Peter Okoye Just Blew the Lid Off P-Square's Dirty Secrets—And It's All About Paul’s Ego
Peter Okoye isn’t holding back anymore. The Nigerian music scene just got a whole lot messier as one-half of the iconic duo P-Square decided to air some seriously dirty laundry. After his brother Paul’s recent victory lap of interviews, where Paul boasted about being the brains and voice behind 99% of P-Square’s hits, Peter fired back—and it wasn’t pretty.
In a scorching open letter on X.com,…
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Portable's Bullsh*t Detector Breaks, Claims He Got Played by Tinubu
In a twist that surprises absolutely no one, Nigeria’s resident chaos agent and occasional musician, Portable, is now crying foul over his bromance with President Bola Tinubu. The “Zazoo Zeh” hitmaker, whose political acumen is about as refined as his lyrical prowess, claims he got royally screwed after shilling for Tinubu during the 2023 election.
In an Instagram Live rant that was equal parts…
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Zeit Video: “I know for a fact that Tinubu has 16 oil wells in the Niger Delta..."
Dr. Garus Gololo, a high-ranking figure in Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Former Coordinator of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’ presidential campaign in the North East, has just dropped a bombshell. In a recent interview, Gololo has accused President Bola Tinubu of funneling money from the controversial removal of the fuel subsidy directly into his own pockets, and allegedly using his…
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Billionaire Banker, Tony Elumelu Says Africa Needs to Get Over Colonialism, Maybe Try Some More Capitalism
In a world where most billionaires are busy launching themselves into space or buying social media platforms to stroke their egos, Tony Elumelu is out here trying to revolutionize an entire continent with something called “Africapitalism.” Yeah, it’s exactly what it sounds like.
Picture this: In a recent interview with Financial Times‘Life & Arts section at the London’s bougie AF Dorchester…
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Show Dem Camp’s No Love In Lagos: A Highlife Infusion That Struggles to Innovate
Show Dem Camp’s No Love In Lagos: A Bold Fusion That Falls Short of Innovation
In Lagos, where musical fads flash by faster than the city’s relentless traffic, Show Dem Camp is stepping up with their 11th album, No Love In Lagos. This follow-up to their 2022 release Palmwine Music 3 comes hot on the heels of the catchy singles “Johni” and the title track “No Love In Lagos,” setting high…
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Asake’s Lungu Boy Tops UK Charts, but Is It More Flash Than Substance?
In a scorching critique on X, Daniel Regha took a magnifying glass to Asake’s latest album, diving deep into the artist’s sonic evolution—or lack thereof. Regha pointed out that while Asake dared to venture beyond his usual sound, the result was a mixed bag. Tracks like “Worldwide” and “Skating,” he argued, felt out of place, diluting the album’s overall impact. In his own words, the project fell…
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Big Brother Naija Season 9 is Trending: Here’s Why
Big Brother Naija Season 9: Meet the Unfiltered, No-Loose-Guard Dynamic Duos
Hold onto your seats, reality TV fans—Big Brother Naija is back with a fresh twist that’s set to turn up the drama and dial down the boredom. Season 9, dubbed “No Loose Guard,” brings us something we’ve never seen before: Dynamic Duos. Yes, the housemates are coming in pairs, and it’s not just for the aesthetics. This…
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A Continent in Ferment: Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria’s Path to Protest
From the bustling streets of Nairobi to the crowded avenues of Kampala, and with Nigeria on the brink of joining the fray, a wave of protests is sweeping across East and West Africa. This surge of unrest isn't just a series of isolated incidents but...
From the bustling streets of Nairobi to the crowded avenues of Kampala, and with Nigeria on the brink of joining the fray, a wave of protests is sweeping across East and West Africa. This surge of unrest isn’t just a series of isolated incidents but a continent-wide cry for economic justice, good governance, and accountability. The common thread? A collective yearning for change.
Kenya: The…
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