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K'ori je a ri eni rere ba ri Aliko Dangote Speaks Out on Why He Distanced Himself from Tony Elumelu In 2021, when the refinery I was building was only half-completed, I ran out of funds to continue the project. I reached out to many of my business colleagues for financial assistance, including Femi Otedola, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Mike Adenuga. I also reached out to Tony Elumelu. He promised to assist me with $20 million, and I believed him to be a man of his word. However, after three months passed without hearing from him, I tried to get in touch, only to discover that he had blocked my contact everywhere. I was unable to reach him and felt truly heartbroken.  Fortunately, my other business colleagues came together and raised $500 million for me. Femi Otedola will always be my brother for life; he alone contributed $300 million toward that $500 million total. Aliko Dangote Speaks Out on Why He Distanced Himself from Tony Elumelu In 2021, when the refinery I was building was only ha...

FACT CHECK: Is the Government Really Collecting ₦5,000 Tax Per Bag of Cement? Here is the Truth  By: Adeboye Prinnce Adetu  Date: April 25, 2026 Introduction A dangerous piece of misinformation has been circulating widely on social media and WhatsApp groups in Nigeria. The claim suggests that the Federal Government collects a flat tax of ₦5,000 (or as high as ₦6,240) on every single bag of cement sold by manufacturers. With cement prices currently fluctuating across the country, this rumour has sparked anger and confusion among builders, block moulders, and farmers who rely on cement for rural infrastructure. After thorough fact-checking, we can confirm that this claim is FALSE. Here is the breakdown of the actual situation. The Claim vs. Reality The False Claim: Several social media posts allege that for every 50kg bag of cement sold for roughly ₦7,000 to ₦8,000, the government taxes the manufacturer ₦5,000, leaving the company with only ₦2,000. Some posts even quoted "52 kob...

 Jehovah Witnesses a ‘Destructive Sect’ Spainish court declared  By IgboNews Analysis Team A landmark legal earthquake has struck the global religious landscape. In a ruling that has sent shockwaves from Madrid to Lagos, the Provincial Court of Spain has ruled that Jehovah’s Witnesses can legally be labeled a “destructive sect” without fear of defamation suits. For decades, the US-based evangelical movement used European libel laws as a shield, silencing critics and former members who spoke of alleged internal abuse. That shield was shattered on April 16, 2026. For Africa, which hosts some of the fastest-growing congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses, this ruling is not just European news—it is a direct challenge to the organization’s authority and growth trajectory on the continent. The Ruling: Why the Court Spoke Out The Madrid Provincial Court upheld a complaint by the Spanish Association of Jehovah’s Witnesses Victims (AEVTJ). In a scathing verdict, the judges ruled that des...

STOP SELLING YOUR CONDEMNED PHONES – YOU ARE HELPING BOKO HARAM FIGHT NIGERIA! By Igbe News Investigative Desk In a dramatic operation that has sent shockwaves through the nation, security forces along Jos road have intercepted a deadly cargo meant to turn our highways into a battlefield. Khalifa Bawa and other occupants of a suspicious vehicle have been arrested. But what they were carrying is not just ammunition—it is evidence of a sinister network hiding in plain sight. Items recovered from the terror vehicle include: ✅ 569 Anti-aircraft rounds – meant to bring down military helicopters. ✅ A warhead – capable of mass destruction. ✅ Empty AK-47 shells – proof of previous attacks. ✅ Components of explosive materials – for making IEDs. ✅ CONDEMNED MOBILE HANDSETS – yes, the phones we are selling on our streets to buyers that are hawking everywhere. THIS IS THE PART EVERY NIGERIAN MUST HEAR. For too long, we have watched condemned phone sellers and buyers roam our markets, motor parks, ...

 BREAKING 🚨: Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI) emerges as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 gubernatorial election in Ogun State. #OgunDecides2027

Monster in Uniform: How a South African Policewoman Killed 6 Family Members for Insurance Payouts TEMBISA, South Africa – For six years, death followed Constable Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu like a shadow. But unlike ordinary citizens who pray for protection, the people closest to her simply vanished—one by one, in blood-soaked tragedies. Between 2012 and 2018, this serving officer at the Tembisa Police Station turned life insurance into a killing spree. She buried her sister. Then cashed out $38,000 (approx. R700,000). She buried her boyfriend—stabbed 76 times. Collected $22,000. Then her niece. Her nephew. Her cousin. All dead. By the time the last body dropped, six people were in their graves. And $75,000 had landed in her bank account. Ndlovu’s luck ran out in 2018. She hired a hitman to finish off her last remaining obstacle—a sister who was still alive, along with her five-month-old baby. The hitman’s instructions were unthinkable: Burn them alive in their shack. But when the hired kill...

 Central Bank outlined 10 key changes to the Bank Verification Number (BVN) set to take effect from May 1, 2026.  2: They are as follows:  -(a): Mobile banking apps will be restricted to one device at a time.  -(b): logging in on a new device will automatically log out the previous device.  -(c): Switching devices will require additional verification before access is granted.  -(d): Suspicious BVNs will be placed on a 24 hour watchlist.  -(e): Banks may temporarily restrict or freeze accounts linked to flagged BVNs.  -(f): customers can only change their BVN-linked phone number ONCE. Yahoo boys and girls note.  -(g): the rule targets SIM-Swap fraud and unauthorized access.  -(h): only individuals aged 18 and above can enroll for BVN  (i): Minors must operate accounts under a guardian.  -(j): transactions on newly activated devices will be capped at N20,000 within the first 24 hours.

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES N3.3 TRILLION PAYMENT PLAN TO RESTORE RELIABLE ELECTRICITY  President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment plan to finally settle the outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme.  The debt repayment plan followed the final review of the legacy debts that have beset the power sector for more than a decade. The long-standing debts accumulated between February 2015 and March 2025. Following verification, ₦3.3 trillion has been agreed as a full and final settlement, ensuring a fair and transparent resolution. Implementation has begun, with 15 power plants signing settlement agreements totalling ₦2.3 trillion. The Federal Government has already raised ₦501 billion to fund these payments. Out of the amount, N223 billion has been disbursed, with further payments underway. What this means for Nigerians: With payments reaching the power value chain, generation will be more stable. With power ...

  Prices, 30-Mar-2026 (liter in Naira) Libya = N32.  Angola = N457 Algeria = N490 Egypt = N609... Sudan = N970 Ethiopia = 1170 Niger = N1215 Nigeria = N1300 Gabon = N1450 Lesotho = N1460 DR Congo = N1480 Liberia = N1510 Tanzania = N1550 Madagascar = N1630 South Africa = N1650 Togo = N1660 Benin = N1690 Mauritius = N 1720 Namibia = N1780 Ghana = N1820 Mozambique = N1830 Burundi = N1870 Cape Verde N1890 Rwanda N1895 Kenya N1905 Guinea = N1950 Zambia = N1965 Uganda = N1980 Ivory Coast = N1990 Seychelles = N2010 Cameroon = N2040 Botswana = N2069 Burkina Faso = N2100 Mali = N2220 Senegal = ,N2350 Sierra Leone = N2400 Morocco N2405 C. Afr. Rep = N2650 Zimbabwe = N3010 Israel = N3200 ( Odumadubody) Hong Kong = N5800 ( highest on Earth)

Nollywood Veteran Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Breaks Silence on Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham Feud:  “Disputes Between Women Are More Complicated” Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has finally weighed in on the long-simmering rift between two of Yoruba cinema’s biggest stars, Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham. In a recent interview, the highly respected filmmaker and actor addressed the unresolved tension between the two actresses, offering a measured but candid perspective that has since sparked widespread discussion among fans and industry watchers. Ogogo, known for his decades of experience and calm demeanor, avoided taking sides, instead focusing on the nature of female conflict resolution—which he described as inherently more complex than disagreements among men. “What Is the Real Problem?” Speaking with characteristic wisdom, Ogogo questioned the logic behind the rivalry, especially given the monumental success both women have achieved in their careers. ...

Supreme Court Showdown: Every Legal Pathway for Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero to Reclaim the Kano Emirate Throne. By: Mukhtar Kabir Maitama. mkmaitama@gmail.com As Nigeria’s Supreme Court prepares to deliver its long-awaited judgment on the Kano Emirate dispute possibly as early as April 2026 all eyes are on Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano. The case, which stems from the controversial Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024 enacted by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has traversed lower courts with conflicting rulings on jurisdiction, fair hearing, due process, and the limits of state power over traditional institutions. While the political and traditional stakes are enormous, the legal battle hinges on constitutional interpretation, procedural fairness, and precedents in chieftaincy matters. Bayero’s legal team, led by key kingmakers like Alhaji Aminu Babba Danagundi (Sarkin Dawaki Babba), has consistently argued that his dethronement alongside the creation of splinter emirate...

 ATTENTION NIGERIANS 🇳🇬 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will commence a Nationwide Voter Revalidation Exercise to CLEAN the register and PROTECT your vote. 🗓️ Starts April 13, 2026 🧾 Registered between 2011 – 2024? This is for YOU This is NOT a new registration Confirm and Secure your voter record. Online: cvr.inecnigeria.org In-person: Visit any INEC designated centre nationwide 🕘 9AM – 3PM (Weekends included) 🗳️ No revalidation: Risk of losing your voting eligibility. Don’t wait till election day to discover your name is missing. Revalidate now... Be counted... #INECRevalidation2026

 INEC and the ADC Leadership Dispute: Legal Obligations Under Status Quo Ante Bellum The genesis of INEC’s position in the ADC leadership dispute traces back to the NEC meeting of 29th July 2025, which produced a new leadership led by David Mark following the purported resignation of the Ralph Nwosu-led executive. However, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, who denies resigning as Vice National Chairman, approached the Federal High Court Abuja claiming entitlement to the chairmanship. He sought to restrain both the David Mark-led executive and INEC from recognising the new leadership, filing a motion ex parte and a motion on notice for an interlocutory injunction ante bellum. Rather than granting the ex parte application, His Lordship, Hon. Justice Emeka Nwite rightly ordered that parties be put on notice. However, instead of responding on the merits, the David Mark-led executive filed an appeal challenging that decision, an action that has significantly contributed to the present legal impass...