TikTok Strikes US Joint Venture Deal to Avert Ban Over Chinese Ownership

TikTok has reached a major breakthrough in its long-running battle to remain operational in the United States, announcing on Thursday that it has signed a joint venture agreement with US and international investors aimed at averting a looming ban tied to its Chinese ownership. According to an internal memo, TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Chew…

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The Life Sentence: Unpacking the Verdict That Keeps Nnamdi Kanu in Prison

The legal journey of Nnamdi Kanu, the charismatic but controversial leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is a tale that has gripped Nigeria and the international community for years. It’s a story that weaves together self-determination, agitation, international rendition, high-stakes legal drama, and deep-seated political tension. For millions of his followers, he is…

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Senate Confirms Dambazau, Yakubu, Ugwuanyi, Fani-Kayode, Omokri as Ambassadors

The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of 64 ambassadorial nominees, including former Minister of Interior Abdulrahman Dambazau, ex-Independent National Electoral Commission chairman Mahmood Yakubu, former Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode, and former presidential aide Reno Omokri. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the…

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Yuletide: FCT Police Deploy Over 2,000 Officers to Worship Centers, Public Areas.

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has deployed over 2,000 officers across Abuja to ensure security during the Yuletide celebrations. The Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, ordered the deployment of 2,202 personnel to places of worship, recreational centers, highways, motor parks and other public spaces, according to a statement released on Thursday by the…

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US Honours 54 Nigerian Mandela Washington Fellows

The United States Mission in Nigeria has celebrated 54 emerging Nigerian leaders following their completion of the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. The welcome reception, held in Lagos on Thursday, recognised the Fellows who were selected from more than 7,400 applicants and underwent intensive leadership training at top U.S. universities in business,…

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IBEDC Blames Power Outages on Reduced National Grid Allocation

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has attributed the intermittent power supply and prolonged outages experienced across its franchise areas to a reduction in electricity allocation from the national grid. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the company said customers in Oyo, Kwara, Ogun, Osun and parts of Ibadan have been affected, apologising for…

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NEMA Distributes Relief Materials to Flood-Affected Communities in Ondo.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief materials to residents affected by recent flooding in parts of Ondo State, urging local governments to strengthen disaster preparedness and community resilience. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, called on grassroots authorities to implement policies aimed at reducing the impact of weather-related disasters and improving…

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NAFDAC Destroys Fake and Expired Products worth ₦10.19bn in Kano

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday destroyed over 618 tonnes of fake, counterfeit, substandard and expired products valued at ₦10.19 billion in Kano State, in one of its largest coordinated enforcement actions in the North-West. The destruction exercise, which covered illicit medicines, food products, cosmetics, agrochemicals and medical…

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Copyright Dispute: Fewchore Studios rejects Lere Paimo’s claims, insists Ogbomoso history is public domain

Fewchore Studios has firmly denied allegations of copyright infringement levelled by Nollywood veteran Chief Olalere Paimo, maintaining that no individual holds exclusive rights to the history of Ogbomosoland. The production company denies remaking the veteran actor’s classic film, stating their project is an original historical adaptation authorised by the Soun of Ogbomosoland. The rebuttal follows…

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