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FCCPC Rejects WhatsApp’s Exit Threat, Affirms $220 Million Fine for Data Violations

News Leverage Editor May 3, 2025

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed WhatsApp’s recent claim that it may be forced to exit Nigeria due to the agency’s…

Community Bestows Chieftaincy Title on Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

News Leverage Editor May 3, 2025

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, was conferred with the chieftaincy title of Dike Eji Aga Mba translated as “The People’s…

Tinubu Vows to Reclaim Forests, Strengthen Surveillance to Combat Insecurity

News Leverage Editor May 3, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged his administration’s resolve to reclaim Nigeria’s ungoverned forests and enhance surveillance efforts, particularly in the North West, as part…

Man Impersonates DIG Frank Mba, Runs Police Recruitment Scam

News Leverage Editor May 3, 2025

The police have arrested a 28-year-old man, Dauda Samuel, for impersonating the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Frank Mba, on Facebook

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom Amid Arrests of Critics

News Leverage Editor May 3, 2025

As Nigeria joined the global community to commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2025, the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, FNIPR, reiterated…

Abure-Led NEC Sets Up Disciplinary Committee Against Governor Alex Otti

News Leverage Editor May 2, 2025

The Council reviewed various internal matters, notably the alleged anti-party activities of Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti and other members, leading to the establishment…

Only Revolution Will Save Nigeria – Dele Farotimi

News Leverage Editor May 2, 2025

Renowned lawyer and human rights activist Dele Farotimi stated that the only thing that can save Nigeria from impending disaster is a revolution, not an…

Gov Umo Eno to Flag Off 200-bed Ibom Int’l Hospital, Convention Centre, Others

News Leverage Editor May 2, 2025

As part of activities to mark his second anniversary in office, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced the commencement of several landmark…

Ogah Sends Inspirational Message to Mark Workers Day

News Leverage Editor May 1, 2025

In a heartfelt message to mark the beginning of May and International Workers' Day, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah (CON, FCA) extended warm greetings to Nigerians,…

Court to EFCC: Release Aisha Achimugu on Bail

News Leverage Editor April 30, 2025

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to facilitate the release of…

See the Digital Tools INEC Launched to Improve Elections

News Leverage Editor April 30, 2025

At a high-level retreat held today at the Marriot Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) introduced a range of cutting-edge digital…

Okowa Lobbied, Begged to be Atiku’s Running Mate – Timi Frank

News Leverage Editor April 30, 2025

Frank in a statement in Abuja, said even though he thinks that Okowa might have been misquoted, the fact that the former Delta governor has…

‘Poverty Not a Virtue, Must Be Eradicated’ – Senator Natasha Counters Senator Akpabio

News Leverage Editor April 29, 2025

To counter the statement of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has said that poverty must be eradicated through policies that empower, humane governance…

Hon. Amobi Ogah Demands INEC Prosecute Minister Onyejeocha for Alleged Forgery of 63 Polling Unit Results

News Leverage Editor April 29, 2025

The lawmaker representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Ogah, has formally petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), calling for…

‘Over 400 Bureau de Change Operators Linked to Financing Terrorism’ – Farotimi

News Leverage Editor April 29, 2025

Renowned lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has said over 400 Bureau de Change operators have been linked to financing terrorist groups yet none have been…

Akpabio Champions South-South Parliamentary Dialogue as Catalyst for Global South Integration and Prosperity

News Leverage Editor April 29, 2025

President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for deeper inter-regional parliamentary cooperation among Global South nations, urging countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America,…

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FCCPC Rejects WhatsApp’s Exit Threat, Affirms $220 Million Fine for Data Violations

Community Bestows Chieftaincy Title on Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

Tinubu Vows to Reclaim Forests, Strengthen Surveillance to Combat Insecurity

Man Impersonates DIG Frank Mba, Runs Police Recruitment Scam

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom Amid Arrests of Critics

Abure-Led NEC Sets Up Disciplinary Committee Against Governor Alex Otti

Only Revolution Will Save Nigeria – Dele Farotimi

Gov Umo Eno to Flag Off 200-bed Ibom Int’l Hospital, Convention Centre, Others

Ogah Sends Inspirational Message to Mark Workers Day

Court to EFCC: Release Aisha Achimugu on Bail

See the Digital Tools INEC Launched to Improve Elections

Okowa Lobbied, Begged to be Atiku’s Running Mate – Timi Frank

‘Poverty Not a Virtue, Must Be Eradicated’ – Senator Natasha Counters Senator Akpabio

Hon. Amobi Ogah Demands INEC Prosecute Minister Onyejeocha for Alleged Forgery of 63 Polling Unit Results

‘Over 400 Bureau de Change Operators Linked to Financing Terrorism’ – Farotimi

Akpabio Champions South-South Parliamentary Dialogue as Catalyst for Global South Integration and Prosperity