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33 Banks Scale CBN Recapitalisation Threshold

At the expiration of a two-year period given by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to Nigerian banks to recapitalise, 33 banks have met the new capital requirements, raising a total of ₦4.65 trillion. The CBN confirmed the update on Wednesday in a statement jointly signed by the Director of Banking Supervision, Dr Olubukola Akinwumi...
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BasketMouth’s Ex-Wife Breaks Silence On Paternity Fraud

Elsie Okpocha, the ex-wife of Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has broken her silence following viral claims about the real reason behind their marriage crash. The rumours circulating on social media suggested that the couple‘s marriage ended due to paternity deception, asserting that Basketmouth was not the biological dad of Elsie’s kids. Reacting...
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Portable Berates Nigerian Pastors’ Silence Amid Attacks

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has criticised Nigerian pastors for their continued silence in the face of genocidal attacks on Christians Portable’s criticism comes after a suspected jihadist militia launched a fresh assault on Christians on Palm Sunday in Jos, Plateau State. New Telegraph reports that the development has revived outrage...
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Iwobi Announces Debut EP, Features Fido

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that his first music EP, “More To Life”, will launch on Thursday, April 9, 2026. According to the Fulham midfielder, the project includes Fido, whose track Joy Is Coming was named Nigeria’s top song of 2025.  Announcing the debut song on Monday, March 30, Iwobi, known by his artist name...
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Kogi Awards Contract For 9km Dualisation Of Airport Road

The Kogi State Government has approved the award of a contract for the dualisation of the road leading to the proposed Kogi Airport. The project, which covers about 9.1 kilometres, was awarded to CCECC Construction Company following a competitive bidding process involving five companies. CCECC Nigerian Limited emerged as the preferred contractor after submitting the...
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Tobi Bakre Advises Upcoming Artistes To Be Diligent, Professional

Nollywood actor, model and former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, Tobi Bakre, has emphasised the place of diligence, professionalism, and consistency in achieving success in the entertainment industry. Speaking on the Menisms Podcast, the “Double Wahala” reality TV star encouraged young actors to approach every task with utmost seriousness and professionalism. Bakre emphasised that life-changing...
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