Popular OAP Nedu Wazobia Quits Honest Bunch Podcast

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigerian media personality Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia, has announced his departure from The Honest Bunch podcast. His exit follows controversy surrounding a recent episode featuring comedian and reality TV star Deeone, who alleged that social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM) was attracted to men. In response, VDM accused Nedu of persistently requesting his appearance on the podcast since 2024 and allegedly offering to buy him a car as an incentive. He further claimed that Nedu had reached out multiple times, suggesting this was the reason behind the…

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‘I Wouldn’t Be Widow If Akeredolu Had Listened To Me’ — Betty

ADEOLA YUSUF

Former First Lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has said that she would not have been a widow if the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu had listened to her. Mrs Anyanwu-Akeredolu stated this in an exclusive interview with StarNews Publisher, Olumide Akinrinlola, published on Thursday. Diagnosed with breast cancer 27 years ago, the former Ondo First Lady said her decision to seek medical care rather than relying on spiritual healers was a crucial step in her recovery. Her husband Akeredolu died from prostate cancer on December 23, 2023. According to Betty,…

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Full List Of 17th Headies Awards Nominations

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Headies Academy has revealed the nominations list for the 17th edition. The award which is returning to Nigeria after two editions in the United States is set to a highly competitive one as some of the biggest hits and acclaimed albums released between 2023 and 2024 have been nominated in multiple categories. According to the Headies, only music materials including singles, videos, video live recordings, EPs & albums released & distributed on digital streaming platforms, & physical music media (cassettes, CDs & vinyl) within the year in review (April…

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DG Seeks Compulsory Recruitment Of First-class Graduates Into DSS

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Director-General of the Department of State Services, Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, has called for a policy mandating the recruitment of first-class graduates into the intelligence agency to strengthen national security. Ajayi made this call while delivering the 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture at the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Kwara State. In his lecture, titled “The Roles of the DSS in Security, Peacekeeping, and National Integration,” Ajayi emphasised the need for a paradigm shift in recruitment and staffing within security agencies to ensure only the best minds…

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CBN Retains N100 ATM Fee For Withdrawals Below N20,000

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced that Nigerians withdrawing less than N20,000 from another bank’s Automated Teller Machine will still be charged a fee of N100 per transaction. This is according to a FAQ document published by the apex bank on its website on Thursday, which provides further information on a new CBN’s directive. The directive is part of the newly revised ATM transaction fees set to take effect from March 1, 2025, as contained in the CBN circular dated February 10, 2025. Under the revised fee structure, withdrawals…

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‘False, Malicious,’ NCDMB Speaks On Allegation It Spends N7.7bn On Consultancy

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘We observe the highest standards of accountability, transparency and due process’ full statement the board sent to Platforms on Allegation by Sahara Reporters    The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Thursday said it firmly and unequivocally rebut what it called the false, malicious, and misleading publication by Sahara Reporters on February 12, 2025, titled – EXCLUSIVE: NIGERIAN CONTENT BOARD NCDMB BOSS OGBE SPENDS N7 BILLION ON CONSULTANCY, OVER 580 MILLION ON 5-DAY LONDON TRAINING, LOGISTICS, ALLOWANCES. The board which said this in a statement sent to Platforms…

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Heirs Energies Named “Independent Company of the Year” at SAIPEC 2025

ADEOLA YUSUF

Setting the Standard for Execution and Industry Excellence Heirs Energies, Africa’s leading indigenous integrated energy company, has been awarded “Independent Company of the Year” at the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) 2025. This recognition highlights Heirs Energies’ commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and production growth, reinforcing its position as a leader in Africa’s energy sector. This award is a validation of Heirs Energies’ belief that Africa’s energy future will be defined by action, not just dialogue. Four years ago, the company took over OML 17 with a…

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Optimera Energy to deliver $30m Lagos free zone gas infrastructure facility Q2

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Optimera Energy LFZ Enterprise (“Optimera Energy”), one of Nigeria’s leading integrated energy solutions provider is set to deliver the $30 million Lagos free zone natural gas distribution facility by Q2 2025. Incorporated in 2022, Optimera Energy, an indigenous consortium comprising of Falcon Corporation Limited (“Falcon”), FHN Gas Limited (“FHN”), and ND Western Midstream Limited(“NDW”), executed a 20 years Gas Infrastructure Development Agreement with the Lagos Free Zone (“Zone”) Company for gas distribution within the Zone. A statement by the Founder and Managing Director of Falcon Corporation Limited, Prof Joe Ezigbo,…

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14m Nigerians Addicted To Drug Abuse – NDLEA

ADEOLA YUSUF

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said no fewer than 14 million Nigerians are estimated to be involved in and addicted to the consumption of harmful drugs. The Deputy Commander of the Ondo State Command of NDLEA, Mrs Yetunde Joyifous, made the disclosure at a drug abuse awareness programme organised by Oijefon Youth for secondary schools in Ile Oluji/Oke-Igbo Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday. Joyifous said that the drugs consumed were mostly chemical substances capable of negatively altering the minds of users. According to her, the…

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Tinubu’s Tax Reform bills Pass For Second Reading At Reps

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills has passed for second reading in the House of Representatives. The bills passed for second reading after a long debate on the floor of the House. The four tax reform bills, the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria, Establishment, Bill 2024, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill 2024, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill 2024, and the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024 – are meant to overhaul the Nigerian tax system. Tinubu had submitted the bills before the National Assembly in 2024 despite widespread outcry. READ…

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