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NASC Confirms Emmanuel Odo Senate Clerk, Sidi Acting House Clerk

21.01.2026

The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has confirmed the appointment of Emmanuel Odo as Clerk to the Senate while appointing Ibrahim Sidi as Acting Clerk of the House of Representatives. According to a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Public Affairs, Emmanuel Anyigor, on behalf of the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Dr...

Manchester United Renew Interest In Wilfred Ndidi

21.01.2026

Manchester United have reportedly reopened discussions over a possible move for Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi, who currently plays for Turkish giants Besiktas, where he serves as team captain. The Premier League side are believed to be exploring short-term midfield reinforcements as they push for qualification into next season’s UEFA Champions League. New Telegraph gathered that...

Yhemolee Says Seun Kuti Triggered Online Attacks On Fela

21.01.2026

Nightlife influencer Yhemolee has reacted to the ongoing online clash involving Wizkid and Seun Kuti, placing responsibility on Seun for the backlash that followed discussions about the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The controversy began after Seun Kuti accused Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known as Wizkid FC, of disrespecting his father by comparing the music icon...

Daddy Freeze Rejects Comparisons Between Wizkid, Fela Kuti

21.01.2026

Popular On-Air Personality (OAP), Ifedayo Olarinde, better known as Daddy Freeze, has weighed in on the ongoing online debate comparing Afrobeats star Wizkid with the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, dismissing the comparison as misplaced. Speaking during a video commentary, Daddy Freeze stressed that Fela’s influence cannot be measured by musical success alone, noting that...

Denzel Akogwu: Driving Africa’s Resource Revolution Through Vision, Strategy

21.01.2026

In today’s dynamic business environment, few leaders have demonstrated the foresight, discipline, and resilience required to navigate and transform an entire industry. Denzel Henry Akogwu, FPCEL, stands out as one of Africa’s most strategic minds in natural resource enterprise development and value-chain integration. His leadership journey as Principal Chief Executive Officer of Elipse International Ltd...

Nigeria Emerges Global Leader In AI Adoption

21.01.2026

Nigeria h a s emerged as a global leader in the adoption and optimistic use of artificial intelligence, according to a new report from Google and Ipsos. The study, titled: “Our Life with AI,” revealed that 88 per cent of Nigerian adults have used an AI chatbot, a figure that dramatically outpaces the global average...

Institute Urges Tinubu To Deepen Collaboration For Credit-Driven Economy

21.01.2026

The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) chartered, has called on President Bola Tinubu to deepen collaboration with statutory professional bodies to accelerate Nigeria’s transition from a cash-based to a sustainable, credit-driven economy. NICA made the call yesterday in Lagos in a joint statement by its Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Chris Onalo, and its President/Chairman...

Unity Bank Unveils App To Deepen Digital Banking Experience

21.01.2026

Unity Bank Plc has upgraded its Unifi mobile banking platform, to strengthen security, improve transaction speed and simplify digital payments. The bank, in a statement yesterday, said the latest update, Unifi version 2.3, is an improved features also designed to enhance convenience for customers. The statement said: “Key upgrades included enhanced security protocols, expanded quick-action...

Eddie Bliss Apologises To Mercy Johnson, Family After Defamation

21.01.2026

Nigerian content creator Eddie Bliss has issued a public apology to Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson and her family following the withdrawal of a defamation case that led to her release from police custody. Bliss admitted that she shared unverified information sourced from an online blog without confirming its authenticity. According to her, the post caused...

Police Confirm Abduction In Kajuru Community, Deploy Tactical Teams To Rescue Victims

21.01.2026

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed an abduction incident in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following earlier uncertainty surrounding the report. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the Force said the incident was verified after intelligence and operational checks, prompting the immediate deployment of tactical and intelligence assets to...