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1 week ago | 
gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye |GIDEON AYENI |Marie-Therese Nanlong
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has been officially summoned by the Sole Administrator of the state, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, CFR, to appear before a panel of inquiry regarding all appointments made during his two-year tenure. In a formal announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof.
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1 week ago | 
gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye |GIDEON AYENI
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied allegations circulating on social media that it was indebted to the late Christian Chukwu, a former captain and coach of the Super Eagles, who passed away on Saturday. The social media claims suggested that the football body owed Chukwu a sum of $128,000. Reacting to the reports, the NFF’s General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, dismissed the allegations as false and baseless.
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1 week ago | 
gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye |GIDEON AYENI |Tunde Rahman |Alaba Olusola Oke
The Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, has expressed concern over what he described as growing persecution against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across the country. He spoke during a reception hosted by the Oyo State Government for members of the PDP Governors’ Forum in Ibadan. The event, held at the University of Ibadan’s International Conference Centre, gave the governors a chance to discuss the party’s achievements and challenges.
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1 week ago | 
gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye |GIDEON AYENI
Nigerian singer Dammy Krane has sparked fresh drama by announcing the release of his new album titled ‘5ive’, set to drop on April 18 — the same day Davido is scheduled to release his own project, also titled ‘5ive’. The move has reignited tensions between the two artists, with many calling it a deliberate attempt to steal the spotlight. Dammy Krane and Davido were once on good terms, but their relationship has been rocky in recent years.
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1 week ago | 
gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye |GIDEON AYENI
Their march comes shortly after a separate protest by supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who had earlier criticized the emergency declaration announced by President Bola Tinubu on March 18, 2025. Following the declaration, Governor Fubara, his deputy Professor Ngozi Odu, and the Rivers State House of Assembly were suspended. In their place, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas was appointed as the sole administrator of the state.
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1 week ago | 
gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye |GIDEON AYENI
The announcement was made on Sunday, April 14, via the service’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. According to the statement, the system went live in the U.S. on April 11, while Brazil, Jamaica, and Mexico joined the rollout on April 14. This upgrade is part of NIS’s broader push to improve service delivery for Nigerians living abroad by reducing the need for physical visits to passport centers.
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1 week ago | 
gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye |GIDEON AYENI
This means that for every one dollar, you can get the equivalent in naira of ₦1,620 on April 14, 2025. The black market rate represents the value at which individuals can trade their dollars for naira outside official exchange channels. Note that the Black Market Exchange rate is typically higher than the official exchange rate because it is not regulated by the government. Today’s exchange rate has improved compared to yesterday, Sunday, April 13, when the naira exchanged at ₦1,625 per dollar.
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1 week ago | 
gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye |GIDEON AYENI
There seems to be trouble brewing in the TikTok world, as popular creator Peller hinted at ending things with his partner, Jarvis. During a recent livestream chat with fellow TikToker Sandra, Peller didn’t hold back his feelings, making it clear that his affection for Jarvis has faded. “I don’t even like her again,” he said bluntly, leaving viewers stunned. Peller, who is currently in Ghana, went further to explain that he believes Jarvis never truly loved him.
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1 week ago | 
gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye |GIDEON AYENI
The incident took place on Saturday evening in a private hostel along the Moro/Ife route in Osun State. The young man had been playing football with his colleagues when the ball accidentally landed in a nearby compound. Volunteering to retrieve it, the student climbed over the fence separating the two hostels. Unfortunately, as he attempted to jump, he came into contact with a dangling high-tension wire.
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1 week ago | 
gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye |GIDEON AYENI
He was studying for his Higher National Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies and was active in several extracurricular activities, including martial arts. That Saturday morning, John left his off-campus lodge to attend his usual karate practice. However, as he entered the training area, he suddenly collapsed. His fellow students, alarmed by the incident, rushed him to a private hospital in Ikot Ekpene.
