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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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Nigerian music star Omah Lay has revealed that he recently declined an offer to collaborate…
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Nigerian singer Kingsley Okonkwo, popularly known as Kcee, has stirred public debate after openly affirming…
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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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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…
China has reiterated its commitment to deepening cultural and cinematic collaboration with Nigeria, describing film as an increasingly powerful tool of diplomacy between both nations. This was the highlight at a special masterclass and screening of the acclaimed Chinese documentary Rooting at the 2025 Zuma International Film Festival in Abuja.…
In a high-level meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Yu Dunhai paid an official visit to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reaffirming the strength of the China–Nigeria Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and pledging expanded cooperation across trade, security, and economic development. Ambassador Yu described the bilateral relationship as…
United States President Donald Trump has been awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, a new honour created by the world football body to recognise individuals who have made “exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace.” The award was presented on Friday at the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted…
Nigerian music star Omah Lay has revealed that he recently declined an offer to collaborate again with Afrobeats heavyweight Davido, explaining that he needed to stay focused on his own artistic journey. Speaking on a recent podcast, Omah Lay discussed how he has become more intentional about the partnerships he…
Nigerian singer Kingsley Okonkwo, popularly known as Kcee, has stirred public debate after openly affirming his Biafran identity and emphasizing that all Igbo people share the same cultural heritage. The music star recently clarified his stance during an interview on Yanga 89.9 FM in Lagos, where he discussed culture, history,…
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a landmark case that could determine the future of birthright citizenship in the United States. The case centers on a controversial executive order signed by President Donald Trump on his first day in office in January, which sought to end automatic citizenship…
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…
