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By: Bayero Ade A recent controversy surrounding the money-lending app, FairMoney, has sparked widespread criticism across Nigerian social media platforms, particularly Twitter. According to Afripost, the backlash began when a woman, intending to borrow ₦100,000, was mistakenly credited ₦1 million by the app. To her dismay, FairMoney demanded a repayment of ₦1.9 million over 11…

By: Bayero Ade Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has revealed that he will rely on divine support when seeking re-election in 2027, responding to critics who expect him to seek their approval. According to Afripost, speaking to All Progressives Congress (APC) members at the Government House ahead of the February 15 local council elections,…

Muhuyi Magaji, the Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, was freed after being detained by the Inspector General of Police Monitoring Unit on Friday. Guardian reports that the situation confirmed that Magaji was arrested at his office by detectives who did not clarify the reason for the detention. The arrest may…

By: Bayero Ade Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the leading Igbo sociocultural group, has reiterated its support for the leadership of the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule. According to Afripost, In a statement issued on Friday, January 24, by Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Deputy President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the…

By: Miracle Ogunde Muhuyi Magaji, the Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, was arrested by police detectives reportedly dispatched from the office of the Inspector General of Police. According to Afripost, eyewitnesses reported that Magaji was detained at his office on Friday, but the officers did not offer any explanation for…

By Miracle Ogunde The election petitions tribunal sitting in Benin City, the Edo State capital, has been relocated to Abuja to continue its proceedings due to security concerns. The Tribunal Secretary, Muazu Bagudu, confirmed this development on Friday, 24 January 2025, during court proceedings. According to a report by Daily Post, a statement signed by…

By Miracle Ogunde General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, has identified a possible hint of funding for the Boko Haram terrorist group. The CDS, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Friday, said that the terrorists might just be getting funds from countries envious of Nigeria and working towards…

By Miracle Ogunde The Adamawa state Government has mapped out strategies for enhancing the education sector in accordance with the investments made by the state Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. To this end, the State government has revealed intentions to take legal action against parents who prevent their children from going to school. Commissioner for Education and…