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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…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally issued certificates of expulsion to the eleven members removed during its recent National Convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State. Those expelled include the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose; former National Secretary of the Party,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed six Zonal Coordinators to lead the Renewed Hope Initiative Committees, a key structure designed to advance his administration’s political, economic and social development agenda across the country. In the South-East, former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim will serve as zonal coordinator. Former Bauchi State…
Governor Ademola Adeleke’s political trajectory has become increasingly uncertain following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as indications emerge that he may be considering the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) or the Accord Party as possible platforms for his 2026 re-election bid. The uncertainty deepened after the governor…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, following the sudden resignation of Mohammed Badaru Abubakar earlier on Monday. The nomination was conveyed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio through an official communication from the Presidency, in which Tinubu described Musa as an…
Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola has been elected as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the August 2026 Osun State election. Adedamola won the party’s primary on Tuesday at Adolak Hall in Osogbo, securing 919 votes after his only opponent, Governor Ademola Adeleke, withdrew from the race and…
The Borno State Police Command has successfully recovered gold worth N23.6 million for a woman who buried the valuables 15 years ago while fleeing a Boko Haram attack in Mallam Fatori. Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed in a statement that the woman, who requested anonymity, returned to…
Media experts have called for stronger professionalism, ethical standards, and strategic information management among public-sector information officers, citing the increasing complexity of the digital communication lansdscape. The call was made in Keffi, Nasarawa state, during a three-day capacity-building workshop organised by the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council and…
The management team of iconic Nigerian musician 2Baba has raised alarm over internal conflicts and alleged interference that have undermined the artiste’s international career. Speaking during an Instagram Live session with media personality Daddy Freeze, members of the team detailed how key global projects had been stalled due to unresolved…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has clarified that its suspended nationwide strike will last only four weeks to allow the Federal Government begin implementing agreements reached during negotiations. In a statement issued after an emergency meeting in Abuja and signed by NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Usman Sulieman, and…
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from office with immediate effect, citing health-related concerns. His resignation was communicated in a letter dated December 1 and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development in a statement issued…
