Nigeria, April 8 -- Hello and welcome! In today's trending news stories;

1. Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of defunct Diamond Bank, Pascal Dozie, has died at age 86 after battling age-related illness. He also served as chairman of MTN Nigeria and Pan-Atlantic University. Born in 1939 in Imo State, Dozie held degrees from the London School of Economics and City University, London. He also founded the African Development Consulting Group and was honored with the national award, Order of the Niger (OON). He is survived by his wife, Chinyere, and five children. 2. The Presidency has denied viral reports claiming President Bola Tinubu has sacked INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The false news suggested Yakubu was replaced by Profes...