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Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south district, has claimed that the leadership positions in the 10th national assembly are being “bought”. Speaking on Sunday in an interview with Channels Television, Ndume said the Nigerian democratic system is being taken over by those who have the financial resources to buy leadership positions. Ahead […]

Portable, the controversial singer, has been granted bail by the Ogun state magistrate’s court in Ifo. Source: Top Stories

Here are the seven top business stories you need to track this week — April 3 to April 7. NIGERIA’S 2022 GDP REPORT The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is expected to publish Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) report (expenditure and income approach) for the third quarter (Q3) and fourth quarter (Q4) […]

Agora Policy, an Abuja-based think tank, says Nigeria’s impressive array of transparency and accountability measures has not made the desired dent in governance and development in the country. In its latest report titled ‘Imperative of Strengthening Nigeria’s Transparency and Accountability Measures’, the organisation attributed the inefficacy of the accountability measures to subsisting gaps […]

The final resolution of the OPL 245 controversy now depends on a proposal by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a compensation to Mohammed Abacha, son of former head of state, TheCable understands. The development of the oil block, described as one of Africa’s richest, has been stalled since President Muhammadu […]

Khosi has won the maiden edition of the Big Brother Titans (BBTitans) reality TV show themed “Ziyakhala Wahala”. Source: Top Stories

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other oil-producing countries have announced plans to cut production by 1.15 million barrels per day (bpd) from May till the end of the year.  The decision, which may significantly affect oil prices globally, is coming ahead of the monthly meeting of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries […]

The Labour Party (LP) campaign council has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of trying to demarket Peter Obi, its presidential candidate.  The campaign council was reacting to a leaked clip allegedly involving Obi and David Oyedepo, the founder of Winners Chapel. In the viral clip, a voice similar to that of Obi […]

David Oyedepo, founder of Winners Chapel, says he has never campaigned for any political candidate before. His comment comes amid backlash trailing alleged audio of his conversation with Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP). In the viral clip, a voice similar to that of Obi can be heard asking the […]