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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant development in Nigeria’s…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has confirmed the withdrawal of 11,566 police officers previously assigned to Very Important…
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed the week deep in the red as the All-Share Index (ASI) fell for the fifth…
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Popular Nigerian media personality and comedian Nedu Wazobia has expressed disappointment over how his exit…
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Nigerian singer and music producer Samklef has publicly called out fellow artiste Teni Makanaki over…
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During his performance at AfroNation, singer Davido paused the show to honour Wizkid’s late mother,…
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Netflix has announced an unprecedented plan to acquire Warner Bros. in an $82.7 billion mega-deal,…
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has honoured Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong with a heartfelt…
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Leeds United dealt a major blow to Chelsea’s Premier League title ambitions with a commanding…
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles will open their training…
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The Nigerian Special Eagles amputee football team have advanced to the semi-finals of the inaugural…
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala has explained why Nigerian security agencies face difficulties tracking armed bandits who openly display ransom money on social media platforms such as TikTok. Speaking during a recent radio interview, Bwala noted that while ordinary Nigerians who express anger or…
Popular Nigerian media personality and comedian Nedu Wazobia has expressed disappointment over how his exit from Wazobia FM was handled, despite spending more than a decade at the station. Nedu, whose real name is Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, revealed that after dedicating over 13 years to the radio platform, his resignation…
Nigerian singer and music producer Samklef has publicly called out fellow artiste Teni Makanaki over a controversial video she shared online. The video, in which Teni urged fans to “rescue” legendary musician 2Face Idibia (2Baba) amid reports of marital issues, included a remark suggesting that 2Baba was in “his husband’s…
During his performance at AfroNation, singer Davido paused the show to honour Wizkid’s late mother, calling for a minute of silence that briefly turned the lively crowd into complete stillness. Davido spoke candidly about grief, companionship, and shared struggles. “I’ve personally lost people close to me, so I understand what…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed concern over the enormous financial burden of combating insecurity in the state, revealing that his administration has spent about N100 billion this year on security alone. Zulum made the disclosure on Thursday, December 4, during a visit to the Emir of Uba, Ali…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has honoured Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong with a heartfelt tribute, praising him as a “committed and humble leader” after he announced his retirement from international football. Troost-Ekong revealed his decision on Thursday via his official X (Twitter) account, thanking Nigerian fans, teammates, and coaches…
Magistrate Mohammed Suleiman Kumo has been arraigned before the Gombe State High Court over allegations that he received N1.4 million in bribes. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought him before Justice H.H. Kereng on Wednesday on a three-count charge bordering on extortion and bribery. When the matter came…
Netflix has announced an unprecedented plan to acquire Warner Bros. in an $82.7 billion mega-deal, positioning it to combine the world’s largest streaming service with one of Hollywood’s most legendary film studios, home to classics like Casablanca and blockbuster franchises such as Harry Potter. According to Netflix, the acquisition is…
The House of Representatives has expressed its commitment to partner with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and other key stakeholders to rebuild public trust and ensure that the needs and aspirations of citizens are reflected in governance. Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, represented by the House spokesperson, Mr.…
President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in retired General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. Musa arrived at the forecourt of the State House, Abuja, at approximately 3:47 p.m. and was immediately ushered into the President’s office, where he took the oath of office on Thursday. His appointment…
