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Tonto Dikeh launches prophetic ministry, holds weekly fellowship in Abuja

Tonto Dikeh has unveiled New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT), a new ministry she described as “a spiritual home of consecrated believers”.

The 41-year-old actress announced the development via her Instagram page on Sunday, stating that the ministry exists as a “dwelling place of God’s presence” for vibrant Christians “hungry for genuine revival and transformation”.

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PHOTOS: ‘Sweet 16,’ Nollywood musical featuring Alexx Ekubo, Yemi Alade, hits cinema Aug 14

Mercy Aigbe, Julius Agwu, and Daniel Etim-Effiong were among the Nollywood stars who graced the Lagos premiere of ‘Sweet 16’, ahead of the film’s nationwide cinema release scheduled for August 14, 2026.

The event brought together a diverse mix of actors, teenage performers, TikTok personalities, and other entertainment figures to celebrate the latest project from award-winning filmmaker Willis Ikedum.

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Edo’s domestic debt jumps 89% as five south-south states reduce debts in three months

1. Edo (+89.04%)
Q4 2025: N91.18bn
Q1 2026: N172.37bn ⬆️

2. Delta (-14.06%)
Q4 2025: N248.83bn
Q1 2026: N213.85bn ⬇️

3. Rivers (-4.32%)
Q4 2025: N378.81bn
Q1 2026: N362.39bn ⬇️

4. Cross River (-3.68%)
Q4 2025: N137.36bn
Q1 2026: N132.30bn ⬇️

5. Bayelsa (-2.37%)
Q4 2025: N51.38bn
Q1 2026: N50.17bn ⬇️

6. Akwa Ibom (-1.44%)
Q4 2025: N84.85bn
Q1 2026: N83.63bn ⬇️

Net allocation disbursed to Lagos LGAs in the first five months of 2026 (Jan-May)

1. Alimosho: N17bn
2. Ajeromi: N14.18bn
3. Kosofe: N14.03bn
4. Mushin: N13.90bn
5. Oshodi: N13.85bn
6. Ojo: N13.76bn
7. Ikorodu: N13.59bn
8. Surulere: N13.34bn
9. Agege: N13.14bn
10. Ifako-Ijaye: N12.99bn
11. Somolu: N12.86bn
12. Ikeja: N12.50bn
13. Eti-Osa: N12.48bn
14. Amowo-Odofin: N12.46bn
15. Lagos Mainland: N12.44bn
16. Badagry: N12.22bn
17. Apapa: N11.99bn
18. ⁠Epe: N11.97bn
19. Lagos Island: N11.94bn
20. Ibeju-Lekki: N11.55bn

Total: N262.21bn

PHOTOS: Atiku, David Mark depart Abuja for final rally of ADC in Osun ahead of governorship poll

PRESS RELEASE: Why OPay is turning savings into a national movement

Before sunrise, tens of millions of Nigerians are already making financial decisions that will shape the rest of their day. A trader prepares for the business day, a ride-hailing driver calculates fuel expenses, and a young professional checks his account balance before leaving for work.

Different lives, different ambitions, but one shared goal: building financial security in uncertain times. That challenge has become more pressing as rising living costs continue to reshape household spending and saving habits. While many Nigerians want to save more, staying consistent remains difficult.

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PHOTOS: Vice-President Kashim Shettima spotted at a book store as he begins two-week leave

Geregu Power defaults on N40bn bond payments

Geregu Power Plc has defaulted on the eighth coupon or interest payment and fourth bullet principal repayment of its N40.09 billion series one senior unsecured bond.

This is contained in an updated listing status published by FMDQ Securities Exchange, seen on Sunday.

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Tech experts back CBN's data localisation policy — but raise concerns over cost, local infrastructure

Tech experts have backed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) move to localise data storage, however, they raised concerns over the cost and quality of service from the data centres available in Nigeria.

On June 15, the CBN directed all financial institutions facilitating payments within Nigeria to ensure that data generated in Nigeria is stored and managed locally, in line with applicable data protection laws.


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