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Shoprite Nigeria Denies Exit Plans, Says It’s Restructuring, Not Shutting Down Amid Near-Empty Shelves
19/09/2025

Shoprite Nigeria Denies Exit Plans, Says It’s Restructuring, Not Shutting Down Amid Near-Empty Shelves

BREAKING: Fubara finally arrives Port HarcourtRivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has finally arrived in Port Harc...
19/09/2025

BREAKING: Fubara finally arrives Port Harcourt

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has finally arrived in Port Harcourt, the state capital, following his reinstatement by President Bola Tinubu.

Fubara arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport about 11:50 a.m. on Friday.

The development comes more than 24 hours Tinubu ended the six-month emergency rule in the state.

The Governor was greeted by a crowd of supporters who had earlier converged at the VIP wing of the Port Harcourt International Airport, awaiting his arrival.

NEWS DIRECT reported that the House of Assembly resumed sitting on Thursday.

However, Fubara did not show up at the Government House, despite the hundreds of supporters who had gathered to welcome him.

JUST IN: FCT doctors suspend strike, to resume Monday
19/09/2025

JUST IN: FCT doctors suspend strike, to resume Monday

Shoprite Stores Shut Down in Ibadan, Ilorin as Shelves Run Empty in Lagos, AbujaShoprite’s operations in Nigeria appear ...
18/09/2025

Shoprite Stores Shut Down in Ibadan, Ilorin as Shelves Run Empty in Lagos, Abuja

Shoprite’s operations in Nigeria appear to be in dire straits, four years after the South African retail giant exited the country’s supermarket business.

Daily Trust reports that outlets in Ibadan and Ilorin have already shut down, while stores still operating in Lagos, Abuja, and other cities now have visibly empty shelves.

Since opening its first outlet in Lagos in 2005, Shoprite grew into a household name with more than 25 stores across eight states and the Federal Capital Territory, directly employing over 2,000 workers and supporting local suppliers, especially farmers.

But rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, and intense competition have steadily eroded its dominance in Nigeria’s retail space, leaving the company with mounting financial losses.

Shoprite’s parent firm had earlier shifted focus back to its South African market, switching to a franchise model and shutting operations in several African countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda.

In 2021, after 16 years of operation, Shoprite sold its Nigerian business to a group of local investors, citing harsh market conditions as the reason for its withdrawal.

Thousands of Rivers State Residents Besiege Government House to Welcome Gov Fubara’s Return
18/09/2025

Thousands of Rivers State Residents Besiege Government House to Welcome Gov Fubara’s Return

The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has faulted suggestions that no member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, ...
17/09/2025

The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has faulted suggestions that no member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, should challenge President Bola Tinubu for the party’s presidential ticket in the 2027 elections.

Osun Governor Adeleke Denies Defection To ADC, Reaffirms PDP Membership
17/09/2025

Osun Governor Adeleke Denies Defection To ADC, Reaffirms PDP Membership

BREAKING: Tinubu lifts emergency rule in Rivers as Fubara, Assembly return to office Sept 18
17/09/2025

BREAKING: Tinubu lifts emergency rule in Rivers as Fubara, Assembly return to office Sept 18

Tension Erupts at Rivers Government House as Aides of Outgoing Sole Administrator Protest Unpaid AllowancesDrama unfolde...
17/09/2025

Tension Erupts at Rivers Government House as Aides of Outgoing Sole Administrator Protest Unpaid Allowances

Drama unfolded on Wednesday morning at the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt, when aides of outgoing Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), staged a protest over unpaid allowances and entitlements.

Eyewitness reports said the aides, visibly enraged, accused Ibas of attempting to vacate office without settling financial commitments owed to them.

The situation, described as chaotic, saw some aides and members of his security team crying openly while chanting accusations that he was “sneaking away” with the state’s resources.

The uproar forced senior officials within the Government House to step in, calming the aggrieved staff with assurances that their grievances would be addressed. After much persuasion, the protesters dispersed, though not without lingering resentment.

Ibas, who was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the peak of the Rivers political crisis between Governor Sim Fubara and his predecessor-turned-political rival, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, is expected to hand over to Fubara on Thursday, September 18, following a recent reconciliation brokered by the President.

Rapper Cardi B Confirms Pregnancy, Expecting Fourth Child With NFL Star Stefon DiggsRapper Cardi B has announced that sh...
17/09/2025

Rapper Cardi B Confirms Pregnancy, Expecting Fourth Child With NFL Star Stefon Diggs

Rapper Cardi B has announced that she is expecting her fourth child, this time with her boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

The Bronx-born star revealed the news during an interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, where she also discussed her upcoming second album Am I The Drama? and her recently unveiled Little Miss Drama arena tour.

“I’m having a baby with my boyfriend Stefon Diggs,” Cardi said in the interview released Wednesday, September 17. The New England Patriots player and the rapper went public with their relationship earlier this year. She added that the baby is due before her tour kicks off in February.

Cardi described herself as being in a positive space, saying she feels “strong and powerful” balancing work and pregnancy, while highlighting the mutual support in her relationship with Diggs.

The pregnancy comes after her split from rapper Offset, with whom she shares three children ,daughters Kulture and Blossom, and son Wave. Their highly publicized breakup marked the end of a turbulent relationship.

Speaking on her new romance, Cardi said Diggs gives her a sense of safety and stability. “He just makes me feel safe and very confident and very strong,” she explained, revealing that she recently b@ttled anxiety over the pressures of her album rollout and public scrutiny.

17/09/2025

The moment a journalist was harassed and chased away while trying to cover the fire incident at Central Plaza, Mandilas, Lagos Island.

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16/09/2025

A fire has broken out at Mandilas on Broad Street, Lagos Island, causing panic among residents and traders in the busy commercial hub.

Eyewitnesses say the blaze began in a showroom plaza before spreading to other parts of the building. At the time of filing this report, firefighters and emergency response teams are battling to bring the inferno under control.

No casualties have yet been confirmed, and the cause of the fire is still unknown.

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