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Chude Jideonwo Sparks Debate After Claiming Many Married Men in Lagos Secretly Identify as Gay

Media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo has sparked online debate after claiming many married men in Lagos secretly identify as gay during a podcast interview discussing rumours about his sexuality.

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CBN Orders Banks and Fintechs to Deploy Automated AML Systems

Nigeria’s Central Bank has mandated banks and fintech companies to deploy automated anti-money laundering AML systems to detect suspicious transactions and strengthen financial crime monitoring.

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Iran Deploys Naval Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Triggering Concern

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Iran has reportedly begun placing naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening one of the world’s most critical oil routes and causing volatility in global crude oil markets.

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Rising Aviation Fuel Prices May Push Up Airfares in Nigeria

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Air travelers in Nigeria may soon face higher ticket prices as the cost of aviation fuel continues to rise sharply across the country. Industry experts say the surge in fuel prices is closely linked to increasing global crude oil prices, which recently climbed above $100 per barrel amid escalating geopolitical tensions involving the United States, […]

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U.S. Embassy Warns of Possible Terror Threat Against American Facilities in Nigeria

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The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert warning American citizens about a potential terrorist threat targeting U.S. government facilities and American-affiliated schools across Nigeria.

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Nigeria Fuel Price Crisis: 4 Policy Options Before President Bola Tinubu as Global Oil Tensions Rise

Nigeria faces rising petrol prices after Middle East tensions disrupt oil supply. Here are four policy options before President Bola Tinubu to ease the fuel crisis.

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Daily Motivation for Success: 10 Powerful Habits That Will Change Your Life

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Learn the best daily motivation strategies that successful people use to stay focused, build discipline, and achieve their goals. Start transforming your life today.

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Ukraine Offers Low-Cost Drones to Help U.S. and Middle East Counter Iranian Threats

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Ukraine is offering its battle-tested, low-cost drone interceptors to assist the U.S. and Middle Eastern countries in defending against Iranian Shahed drones, providing an efficient alternative to expensive Patriot missile systems.

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APGA Says It Will Not Field 2027 Presidential Candidate

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The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) says it will not present a presidential candidate in the 2027 election and may adopt President Bola Ahmed Tinubu if he secures the APC nomination.

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Tinubu Administration Has Borrowed More Than Others – Dele Momodu

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Former PDP presidential aspirant Dele Momodu says President Bola Tinubu’s government has taken unprecedented loans, raising concerns over budget management and fiscal accountability.