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British-Nigerian influencer Igho ‘Tiny’ Ubiribo dies after penis enlargement surgery in Thailand

Dailyblast — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:13:48 +0000

Fresh details have emerged surrounding the death of British-Nigerian businessman and social media influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, also known by his online names Denisi and Ego, following an inquest into his death in the United Kingdom. Ubiribo, 43, reportedly died after undergoing a cosmetic penis-enlargement procedure during a luxury trip to Thailand with his wife, [...]

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Tinubu eats once a day, trekks to office – NRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji

Dailyblast — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:22:01 +0000

Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, has said President Bola Tinubu does not live extravagantly, claiming that the President walks from his residence to his office and eats only once a day. Adedeji made the statement during an interview with Channels Television on Sunday while responding to questions from journalist Seun Okinbaloye about the lifestyles [...]

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Governor Seyi Makinde wants UN investigation into Oyo school abduction, Says Nigerians deserve full disclosure

Dailyblast — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:17:50 +0000

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on the United Nations and international human rights organisations to independently investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly abduction of pupils and teachers from Ahoro-Esinele and Yawata communities in Oriire Local Government Area. He declared that Nigerians deserve a “full and transparent account” of what transpired, including whether [...]

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Adire not approved for NYSC, Minister offers clarification

Dailyblast — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:50:08 +0000

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande has made a clarification after previously stating that the Federal Government planned to replace the NYSC’s traditional khaki uniform with locally produced Adire as part of sweeping reforms approved for the 53-year-old scheme. During an appearance on Channels Television, Olawande had said that Adire was replacing Khaki and [...]

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If only Nigerians can give Peter Obi a chance – Man who went to school with Peter Obi and worked with Tinubu begs

Dailyblast — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:13:53 +0000

A man who says he went to the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) with presidential aspirant Peter Obi and worked with the incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has given his opinion on both men. Speaking in an interview with digital creator Emir Sirdam, the man who joined the live chat said he was room mates [...]

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FG denies reports of plans to introduce new telecoms and fuel taxes

Dailyblast — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:48:48 +0000

The Federal Government has denied media reports claiming it is considering new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following the publication of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. According to a statement released by the Head Information and Public Relations Unit, Ministry of Finance, Efe Ovuakporie, the Federal [...]

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Senator Ndubueze’s three years of continous developmental momentum in Okigwe zone will not be truncated by fresh experimentations with candidates” – Gov Hope Uzodimma

Dailyblast — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:57:11 +0000

By Chief Jim C. Isilebo As Imo North Senatorial District marks three years anniversary of the ascension of Distinguished Senator Patrick Ndubueze onto the Red Chambers of Nigeria’s National Assembly carrying the burden and aspirations of Ndi Okigwe on his shoulders,we are oncemore reminded of the maxim, …”hence it is not broken,it is needless fixing [...]

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They can kidnap all of us, there’s no vacancy in Aso Rock – Governor Monday Okpebholo

Dailyblast — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:46:40 +0000

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has alleged that some persons are sponsoring insecurity to distract President Bola Tinubu. The governor stated this during the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign for Local Government Council elections in Edo South Senatorial District. “They can even kidnap all of us—yes, there is no vacancy [...]

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Insecurity, poor mechanization and collapse of extention services threaten Nigeria’s agriculture– AFAN

Dailyblast — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:24:00 +0000

The Secretary General of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Otunba Dr Babafemi Oke, has raised fresh concerns over the growing threats confronting Nigeria’s agricultural sector, warning that insecurity, inadequate mechanisation, and the near collapse of extension services are undermining productivity and discouraging farmers across the country. Oke noted that these challenges, if not [...]

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Presidency clarifies ₦3.3trn settlement plan approved for GenCos by Tinubu

Dailyblast — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:45:14 +0000

The Presidency has clarified the controversy surrounding the ₦3.3 trillion debt settlement plan approved by President Bola Tinubu for power generation companies, insisting the initiative is a structured reform effort rather than a reward for unverified claims. In a statement, the Presidency said: “The Federal Government of Nigeria is implementing a structured and balanced reform [...]

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