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Gay rights activist Bisi Alimi shared an intense stream of morning reflections on Instagram, addressing everything from global divorce trends to society’s enduring double standards about sexuality. Alimi noted that 40–50% of heterosexual marriages end in divorce worldwide, while many others exist in what he described as “silent divorce” —…
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has declined a motion seeking to ban the sale and consumption of dog meat in the state. The proposal, sponsored by Uduak Ekpoufot of the Etinan State Constituency, was dismissed on Tuesday after it failed to receive a seconder, a requirement for it…
Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.) has been officially confirmed as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence after a five-hour Senate screening on Wednesday. During the session, he urged the government to establish a national database and tracking system to monitor ransom payments and identify criminal networks. The former Chief of Defence Staff…
After 98 harrowing days in captivity, Hamisu, a resident of the Mashaya community in Sabon-Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, has finally regained his freedom, but with deep physical and emotional wounds. Hamisu was abducted nearly four months ago along with his brother and sister-in-law. He was released on…
Tennis legend Venus Williams has offered fans a rare and intimate look into her personal life, sharing never-before-seen engagement photos with her fiancé, Andrea Preti, on Tuesday, December 2. Alongside the images, Williams revealed that the pair became engaged on January 31, 2025, marking the first time she has publicly…
The European Union (EU) has outlined its major achievements in Nigeria for 2025 and set out key priorities for 2026, reaffirming its commitment to deepening cooperation with Africa’s largest economy and strengthening regional partnerships across West Africa. Speaking at the EU End-of-Year Media Parley in Abuja, the EU Ambassador to…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for renewed political will to advance women’s proportional representation across West Africa, describing gender parity as “a democratic imperative that can no longer be delayed.” Represented by the Wife of the Deputy Senate President, Mrs. Ajalaela Barau, Mrs. Tinubu delivered her message…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles will open their training camp for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, as preparations intensify for the continental showdown in Morocco. The announcement follows the release of a 55-man provisional…
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to embed oral health services into Nigeria’s primary healthcare system as part of a renewed national push to eliminate noma and improve overall wellbeing, especially for vulnerable children. This commitment was made in Abuja during the 2025 National Oral Health Week, Noma Awareness Day…
Lawmakers at the ongoing Second Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament have expressed deep concern over the worsening political and security situation in Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria, calling for urgent regional action to stabilise both countries. The 2025 session, holding in Abuja, also marks the Parliament’s 25th anniversary, with activities including…
