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The £2 Million Question: What Really Happened at Harrods? How the Diezani Alison-Madueke trial became a masterclass in narrative inflation

KEY POINTS Headlines exaggerate Alison-Madueke’s alleged £2m Harrods spending and luxury perks; she didn’t personally own or spend these. Viral stories like the “diamond bra” misrepresent facts, creating a distorted public perception. Trial highlights media bias, gendered narratives, and the difficulty of proving corrupt...
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BUA Foods Posts Sharp Profit Jump as Demand Lifts Sales

BUA Foods nearly doubled profit in 2025, as demand for staples and tight cost control lifted earnings and reinforced its position in Nigeria’s food sector.

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EFCC to Release VeryDarkMan Amid Protests

EFCC will release social media activist VeryDarkMan, accused of cyberstalking, while protests demand justice in Abuja
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5 Nigerian Entrepreneurs Who Made It Big After School Start

Five successful Nigerian entrepreneurs started in school, built their ideas, and turned them into powerful businesses influencing industries today
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CBN Reports N38.8 Billion Profit, Reversing Heavy 2023 Loss

CBN rebounds from N1.15 trillion loss to report N38.8 billion profit in 2024
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Imo Government Bows to NJC Over Judge Appointment

Imo State agrees to reverse appointment and comply with NJC’s verdict on chief judge selection
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Army Metering Project Yields ₦769.1 Million in Eight Months

Mass metering project boosts revenue and energy transparency in Nigerian army barracks across key regions
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Four Killed in Bayelsa as Cultists Clash Over Market Revenue

Four people were killed in a cult attack in Bayelsa's Swali community. Police restored security after the violent clash between rival cults.
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Plateau Governor Asks Communities to Defend Themselves After Mass Killings

Governor Caleb Mutfwang calls for community defense after mass killings in Plateau, urging locals to protect themselves from rising violence.
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Ghana Police Debunk False Arrest Rumours Involving Billionaire Benedict Peters

Ghana Police confirm Benedict Peters was not arrested, clarifying traffic-related misunderstanding in Accra.
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Nigeria Faces Surge in Meningitis Cases, Deaths

Nigeria is experiencing a meningitis outbreak with rising cases and deaths. The NCDC is urging vaccination and immediate medical attention.
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Okpebholo Visits Kano Families of Victims Killed in Edo Attack

Governor Okpebholo visits Kano victims' families, assures justice after the Uromi killings
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5 Nigerian Media Personalities You Should Follow for Insightful Content

These five Nigerian media personalities are reshaping how we consume content—through stories that inform, entertain, challenge, and reflect today’s realities
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FRSC Kano kicks off 2025 Eid patrol March 27–April 2

FRSC Kano deploys personnel for special patrol to ensure safe, smooth traffic flow during the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations
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The £2 Million Question: What Really Happened at Harrods? How the Diezani Alison-Madueke trial became a masterclass in narrative inflation

KEY POINTS Headlines exaggerate Alison-Madueke’s alleged £2m Harrods spending and luxury perks; she didn’t...
Business

BUA Foods Posts Sharp Profit Jump as Demand Lifts Sales

BUA Foods nearly doubled profit in 2025, as demand for staples and tight cost control lifted earnings and reinforced its position in Nigeria’s food sector.
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Vitafoam Nigeria Posts Strong Start to 2026 on Demand

Vitafoam Nigeria began 2026 with higher revenue and profit, supported by domestic demand growth, lower finance costs and a stronger balance sheet despite weaker exports.
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Linkage Assurance Revenue Rises 24 Percent on Performance

Linkage Assurance posted a 24 percent rise in insurance revenue in 2025, supported by underwriting growth, reinsurance optimisation and improved profitability across core operations.

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