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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag to the party’s Anambra State gubernatorial candidate,…
A storm of outrage has erupted across Nigeria following a damning allegation by Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, who…
Tricycle operators in Anambra State have petitioned the State House of Assembly, seeking urgent intervention over what they describe as…
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Popular Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi Wellington has taken to social media to offer some valuable…
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Reality star and business mogul Kim Kardashian has officially graduated from law school, marking a…
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Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Ezeonu is celebrating a remarkable milestone as she turns 60. The…
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Nollywood actress Judy Austin has delighted fans by sharing breathtaking photos from her recent maternity…
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Nigerian international football star, Ademola Lookman, paid a courtesy visit this week to both President…
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Chelsea made history on Wednesday night, storming back to claim a 4-1 victory over Real…
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FIFA has officially announced the transfer window dates for the highly anticipated 2025 FIFA Club…
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The prestigious Ballon d’Or awards ceremony will mark a historic milestone this year, with organisers…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Friday administered the oath of office to six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), urging them to uphold integrity, transparency, and the rule of law in the discharge of their duties. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that Nigeria will host the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) 2025 in Abuja on June 20–21, under the theme “Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities in the Region.” The announcement, made via an official statement, aligns with President Tinubu’s commitment to a foreign policy that…
Nigerian international football star, Ademola Lookman, paid a courtesy visit this week to both President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in recognition of his outstanding achievements in football and his growing influence as a role model for Nigerian youth. Governor Sanwo-Olu hosted the Atalanta forward…
Popular Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi Wellington has taken to social media to offer some valuable relationship wisdom, and it’s one many might want to take to heart. In a touching post shared via her Instagram page, the mother of two emphasized the importance of choosing kindness in a life partner.…
In a significant move to protect public health and reduce tobacco exposure among minors, France will ban smoking in all outdoor spaces frequented by children, including beaches, parks, and bus stops, starting July 1, 2025. The announcement was made Thursday, May 29, by Health and Family Minister Catherine Vautrin, marking…
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has issued a strong condemnation of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), accusing the agency of extortion and demanding an immediate refund of over ₦3 billion allegedly collected from traders at the Onitsha Drug Market.…
Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive intervention in the prolonged political crisis that rocked the state, describing it as timely and instrumental in preserving democratic stability. Speaking in Port Harcourt on May 29, during a solidarity event…
Tragedy struck Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State in the early hours of Wednesday as flash floods swept through two communities — Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa — claiming the lives of at least 21 people and leaving several others missing. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) confirmed…
In response to escalating insecurity and political instability in West Africa, the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for the immediate operationalization of the ECOWAS Standby Force. This recommendation comes amid growing terrorism threats, particularly in the coastal regions, and follows the recent withdrawal…
The House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals has issued a stern warning to quarry operators nationwide, threatening to recommend the revocation of operational licences for companies found engaging in illegal mining activities or defying legislative oversight. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Jonathan Gbefwi, who represents the Keffi/Karu/Kokona Federal Constituency…
