Itunuoluwanimi Shodayo

Zenith Bank Awards ₦140m to Top African Innovators

To show support for technology and entrepreneurship, Zenith Bank awarded a total of ₦140 million to ten African innovators during its flagship annual event, Zenith Tech Fair 5.0. The fair took place on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, gathering developers, founders, and entrepreneurs from across the continent under the theme: “Future Forward 5.0: Tech for Success: Innovate, Adapt, Accelerate.” 

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UK Reaffirms Justice, Declines Ekweremadu Transfer Request

The British government has formally rejected Nigeria’s request to have former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu transferred home to complete his prison sentence. The decision has reignited conversations around justice, political influence, international law, and the global fight against organ trafficking. It also marks a significant moment in Nigeria–UK diplomatic relations, especially concerning the treatment of convicted nationals abroad.

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Atiku Abubakar Rejects FIRS Appointment of Xpress Payments

Nigeria’s revenue collection system has once again become a point of contention, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar rejecting the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s appointment of Xpress Payment Solutions as a payment service provider under the Treasury Single Account (TSA) framework. Atiku claims the move revives a “revenue cartel” that channels public funds through private intermediaries, undermining transparency and accountability. Meanwhile, FIRS defends the appointment as a technical and administrative reform aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s tax collection system. This disagreement highlights deeper debates over how public finances should be managed, balancing efficiency with oversight and public trust.

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Zlatan Ibile Explains Why He Doesn’t Support New Artists

Zlatan Ibile has never hidden the fact that his approach to music is deeply rooted in business logic. In a recent conversation on the Adesope Live show, he explained that his primary goal in the industry is financial stability. For him, music is not just passion; it is a livelihood that must remain steady, predictable, and free from unnecessary risk. His early struggles, from financial uncertainty to the pressure of proving himself, have shaped him into someone who calculates every move with caution. Now, as someone who has built a successful career, he feels responsible not just for himself but also for his family. Fatherhood, he says, has taught him to think more long-term and avoid choices that may jeopardize his financial future.

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PDP Turmoil: Wike Camp Removes Makinde, Bode George, Others

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) plunged deeper into crisis this week as the faction of the party aligned with former Rivers governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, announced the expulsion of several high-profile members; including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, elder statesman Chief Bode George, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal, and former Senate President Adolphus Wabara. The move, which came after a heated National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, marks one of the most dramatic internal purges in the party’s recent history.

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25 SCHOOLGIRLS ABDUCTED IN KEBBI AS GUNMEN STRIKE AGAIN

Nigeria is once again grappling with the trauma of mass school kidnappings after 25 schoolgirls were abducted from a government secondary school in Maga, Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, has prompted national outrage, renewed questions about school security, and a large-scale manhunt by security forces.

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Very Dark Man vs Mr. Jollof: The Inevitable Clash

VeryDarkMan (Martins Vincent Otse) and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly known as Mr. Jollof, have never exactly been friends. Their relationship has been strained since VDM publicly criticized Mr. Jollof over his endorsement of the BillPoint app and later over comments involving Mr. Jollof’s wife ,  a clash that eventually led to a ₦500 million lawsuit. Their rivalry simmered online for months, turning into a cycle of call-outs, accusations, and thinly veiled threats, until it finally spilled into real life.

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