Bokku Mart pulls ‘Omo Igbo’ Ad, apologises over ethnic slur - ITREALMS

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A fast-rising retail chain in Lagos, Bokku Mart, has come under intense public scrutiny following a controversial social media advertisement that many Nigerians described as ethnically insensitive, reports ITREALMS.

The promotional video, featuring popular influencer @DefolahBby, was criticised for making a disparaging reference to the Igbo ethnic group. 

Dangote Cement pays over N3.3trn in dividends to shareholders in 15 years - ITREALMS

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... Vows to transform Africa by making it self-sufficient in cement, clinker

Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc have received over N3.3 trillion in dividends over the last 15 years. Aside from this impressive dividend payout, the shareholders have also significantly benefited from the capital appreciation of the cement stock.

The benefits to the shareholders were disclosed on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange last Wednesday during the “Facts Behind the Figure” presentation, by the Management and Board of Dangote Cement, which was ably led by the new Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh.

Ezekwesili slams Senate over suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan - ITREALMS

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Renowned public policy advocate and founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG), Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has issued a strongly worded memo to the Nigerian Senate, judiciary and citizens, describing the prolonged suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as a grave constitutional breach and existential threat to democracy, reports ITREALMS.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, was suspended on March 6, 2025, following allegations of sexual harassment she made against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. 

New chapter @African Development Bank Group as Sidi Ould Tah takes over presidency - ITREALMS

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The African Development Bank Group is embarking on a new chapter with the inauguration of Dr. Sidi Ould Tah as its 9th President, reports ITREALMS.

Born in 1964, the same year the bank was founded, Dr. Tah brings a wealth of experience and a legacy of unity to his new role.

ALTON raises alarm over diesel supply disruption to telecommunications sites - ITREALMS

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The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has expressed deep concern over the ongoing disruptions to diesel supply logistics for cell sites nationwide, reports ITREALMS.

ALTON is the umbrella organization for telecommunications operators, tower companies, and infrastructure providers, 

Press Freedom Under Siege: NGE slams Niger State Governor over Badeggi Radio closure - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has sounded the alarm over what it describes as a brazen attack on press freedom, condemning the abrupt closure of Badeggi Radio by Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, reports ITREALMS.

In a strongly-worded press statement available to ITREALMS on Sunday night, the NGE expressed deep concern over the governor's actions, which they say undermine the fundamental principles of democracy and the role of the media in holding those in power accountable.

Change of Baton: Ojulari Takes over from Kyari, pledges consolidation - ITREALMS

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Finally, theThe new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari, has officially taken over the reins of the company from his predecessor, Mr. Mele Kyari, reports ITREALMS.

In a brief handover ceremony held at the NNPC Towers on Friday, the GCEO commended Kyari for his contributions to the growth of NNPC Ltd and his sterling service to the nation.

Earthquake @NNPCL: Tinubu dismisses Akinyelure, Kyari as Kida, Ojulari take over - ITREALMS

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Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has made significant changes to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) by dismissing the board chairman, Pius Akinyelure, and the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mele Kyari, effective April 2, 2025, reports ITREALMS.

This move, according to presidency sources, is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, restoring investor confidence, and driving sectoral reforms.

CBN records strongest net reserve position in over 3-yrs - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a substantial improvement in its Net Foreign Exchange Reserve (NFER) position which stood at $23.11 billion, as of the end of 2024, reports ITREALMS.

This, CBN also noted, reflected a substantial improvement in the country’s external liquidity, reduced short-term obligations, and renewed investor confidence.

USPF hands over emerging tech centre to OGITECH - ITREALMS

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The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has handed over a new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) project to the Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, Ogun State, reports ITREALMS.

The project named: Emerging Technologies Centre (ETC), sited at the Institute’s campus, ITREALMS gathered, is aimed at enhancing learning experience of students while providing a platform for digital innovation, research, and development (R&D) for the overall economic growth of Nigeria.

NCC approves mobile operators' disconnection of debtor banks over USSD - ITREALMS

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The reasons for the latest approval by the nation’s telecoms regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to telecommunications companies, especially the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to disconnect some nine indebted financial institutions have emerged, reports ITREALMS.

NCC had on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 issued a public notice of the approval to telcos to withdraw Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) Codes assigned by the Commission to financial institutions over unreconciled over N200 billion indebtedness.

Police invites family of Okechukwu Akaneme over his brutalisation – ITREALMS

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The Anambra State Police command has invited the family of former President, Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Okechukwu Akaneme over the alleged Police involvement in brutalisation that saw him currently hospitalised with a broken spinal cord injury, reports ITREALMS.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Anambra State, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga while responding to inquiries by ITREALMS, disclosed that his office is yet to receive any such report formally.

Dangote, NNPCL at war over N898 PMS price - ITREALMS

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Dangote Group has refuted claims that it sales Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at N898 per litre to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), drawing a battle line, reports ITREALMS.

Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Mr. Anthony Chiejina in a press statement available to ITREALMS, described such as both misleading and mischievous, deliberately aimed at undermining the milestone achievement recorded today, September 15, 2024, towards addressing energy insufficiency and insecurity, which has bedeviled the economy in the past 50 years.

IPI warns security agencies over attack on journalists - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Committee of International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has observed with concern a series of indiscriminate attacks on journalists covering the #ENDBADGOVERNANCE protests in the country, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement available to ITREALMS and signed by the President and Legal Adviser, IPI Nigeria, Messrs Musikilu Mojeed and Tobi Soniyi, respectively, reminded law enforcement agencies that it is the constitutional duty of journalists to cover the protests. 

APRA stands with Kenyans over crisis, condoles families - ITREALMS

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The Executive Council and members of the
African Public Relations Association (APRA) has condoled with all Kenyans in general, over the recent crisis that happened in the country, which led to some deaths, reports ITREALMS.

This was contained in a press statement available to ITREALMS from the secretariat of APRA and endorsed by the Secretary-General, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, declaring that they also are in solidarity with the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK).

Anambra Keke Ambassadors commend Sokudo over SASA - ITREALMS

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The Anambra Keke Soludo Ambassadors (AKSA) has commended the Executive Governor of the state, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, for setting up the Special Anti-Touting Squad (SASA), reports ITREALMS.

The convenor, Anambra Keke Soludo Ambassadors, Prince Collins Ozojiofor gave this commendation in a letter of appreciation addresd to the governor through the office of the Director of Operations, SASA, Hon. Solomon Chukwuebuka Onwuemene in Awka, the state capital.

Five Nigerians died aftermath of SA/Nigeria match @AFCON24 - ITREALMS

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Not less than five Nigerians have been confirmed dead following the last match between Nigeria and South Africa at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2024) taking place at Cote D' Ivoire, reports ITREALMS.

The heart-breaking news filtered into newsroom with the death of a renowned medical doctor turned Politician, public commentator, and a former Presidential Adviser on National Assembly Matters to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh died while watching the match. He was a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the time of his sudden and saddened death.

Nigeria: Coalition raises alarm over escalating insecurity, proffers solutions - ITREALMS

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The Civil Society Coalition on Sustainable Development (CSCSD) has raised alarm over escalation of insecurity across Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

This, the group said has affected regions in the North, East, South and West.

46 arrested by EFCC over internet frauds in Calabar, Eket - ITREALMS

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The operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested forty-six(46) suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Calabar, Cross River State and Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

While the Calabar suspects were arrested on October 13, 2023, their Eket counterparts were nabbed on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Both arrests were intelligence-based.

Gov Adeleke congratulates Tinubu over Supreme Court affirmation - ITREALMS

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The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the affirmation of his election by the Supreme Court, saying the time to come together for Nigeria is now.

The Governor made the congratulatory remarks in the presence of the Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Folasade Ojo-Tinubu who was at Ede to attend the 8th Day Fidau prayer of the father of Osun State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Alhaji Wahab Ayofe.