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Portable Rejects N50 Million Boxing Bout With Carter Efe

24.02.2026

Controversial Nigerian artist, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable has turned down a proposed N50 million deal to face well-known streamer Carter Efe in a boxing bout, calling the money insufficient. Speaking during a livestream session, popular music executive, Soso Soberekon presented the proposition, which Carter Efe quickly embraced and called for the fight to...

How El-Rufai Suffered Nosebleed In EFCC Custody

24.02.2026

The immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai’s spokesperson, Muyiwa Adekeye has disclosed that his principal experienced a nosebleed overnight in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Adekeye, who made this disclosure in a press statement issued on Monday, said the commission also prevented El-Rufai from receiving a meal directly from...

Aiyedatiwa Signs MoUs On Deep Seaport, $4bn Petrochemical Fertiliser Plant

24.02.2026

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) for a Deep Sea Port project in which the government will hold a 12.5 per cent stake, while the partnering companies will take 87.5 per cent equity. He also penned a $4 billion petrochemical fertiliser plant deal. Speaking at the state Investment Summit 2026...

Soludo Shuts New Auto Spare Parts Market

24.02.2026

The Anambra State Government yesterday ordered the closure of the new Auto Spare Parts Market, Nkwo in Nnewi, over non-compliance with government directive for all markets to open for businesses on Mondays. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the shutdown was spearheaded by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade and Markets...

Court Appoints Administrator For AMNI In Second Creditor Lawsuit

24.02.2026

The Federal High Court, Lagos, has ordered courtsupervised administration over AMNI International Petroleum Development Company Limited. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke made the order yesterday, delivering judgment in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/1463/25, in an application filed by CCM Vessel Management Company Limited against AMNI International Petroleum Development Company Limited. The order is the second of such in...

Naija Times Publisher Emerges District Gov Nominee Designate Of Rotary Int’l District 9112

24.02.2026

The Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Naija Times and Lagos Post, Ehi Braimah, has emerged as the District Governor Nominee Designate of Rotary International District 9112, a development that positions him to serve as District Governor for the 2028-2029 Rotary year. The announcement, made following the district’s nomination and election process, means Braimah will assume the...

Woman Slams N50m Suit On Moniepoint

24.02.2026

A woman, Abiodun Olokunjuwon, has instituted legal action against Moniepoint Microfinance Bank Ltd at an Oyo State High Court, Ibadan Judicial Division, alleging that the financial institution created bank accounts in her name without her approval. The suit, marked M1W/014/2026, was filed on February 11, 2026, with the claimant seeking N50 million in damages. In...

‘I Have An Unusual Relationship With Obasanjo’- Charly Boy

23.02.2026

Legendary Nigerian entertainer and human rights activist, Charly Boy, has opened up about his special bond with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Charly Boy, widely known for his rebellious persona and outspoken criticism of government, admitted that many Nigerians initially found his closeness to Obasanjo surprising. Taking to his X handle on Monday, the singer described...

AMNI Clarifies Context Following Related Court Rulings

23.02.2026

AMNI International Petroleum Development Company Limited (AMNI) has clarified the context of media reports on a recent court ruling involving Cenroc FPSO Solutions Limited and CCM. According to the Head, Corporate Communications, Didi Akinyelure, AMNI considered it important to clarify that both matters arise from substantiallysimilar commercial disputes relating to contractual claims. “The companies referenced...

Osun Cleric Urges Compassion Among Muslims

23.02.2026

…As Adeleke’s aide distributes reliefs to 537 beneficiaries An Osun based islamic cleric, Al-Imam Suleiman Ajisope, has urged Muslims to embrace compassion, unity, and accountability as core values of Ramadan, just as the Osun State Commissioner for Rural Development and Community Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Olaoluwa, popularly known as Asejere, distributed relief food materials and cash...