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Firm exits fintech space after strategic acquisition

A Nigerian fintech company, MySub, has ceased operations as an independent entity following its acquisition by a private firm. In a statement issued by the firm, the acquisition, which involved the full transfer of MySub’s assets, effectively brings the company’s…

Shettima, Alia, others attend Akume’s son wedding in Benue

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, recently played host to a lavish wedding ceremony for his son, Samuel, in Benue State, coming shortly after he formally introduced his new wife, Zaynab Ngohemba, into his…

FG, Niger govt mobilise 979 forest guards to boost security

In an effort to tackle security challenges in Niger State and parts of Northern Nigeria, the state government, in collaboration with the Federal Government, has mobilised 979 National Forest Guards to strengthen the nation’s security apparatus. The Niger State governor,…

Don Pedro Obaseki narrates ordeal after alleged abduction in Benin

Nollywood filmmaker and former Managing Director of Daar Communications, Don Pedro Obaseki, has recounted his traumatic experience following his alleged abduction and assault on Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Benin City, Edo State. DAILY POST reported that youths suspected to…

Trump, Zelensky meet in push to end Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he believed the leaders of Ukraine and Russia were serious about peace as he spoke with them both in what he called the final stages of his efforts to end the war. Trump, who…

Wike swipes at Makinde over m contract claims

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike, has taken a swipe at the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde. Speaking to his supporters in Rivers State on Sunday, the former governor lamented that it is only in Nigeria…

FCT poll: PDP declares readiness, says candidates validated by INEC

The Peoples Democratic Party in the Federal Capital Territory has declared itself fully prepared for the February 21, 2026, area council elections, insisting that its candidates are duly qualified and recognised by the party’s national leadership and the Independent National…

Gazetted tax act illegal, amounts to forgery — Atiku insists

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the Senate’s confirmation that the gazetted tax reform law does not reflect what was passed by the National Assembly raises a “grave constitutional issue”, insisting that a law published in a form never…

Atiku warns against rushed re‑gazetting of tax laws

A former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned against any attempt to hurriedly re-gazette the Tax laws, warning that such a move would undermine parliamentary oversight and set a dangerous constitutional precedent. His comments come amid heightened public and political…

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