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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…
Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.) has been officially confirmed as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence after a five-hour Senate screening on…
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 singer Kcee has finally spoken publicly about long-standing rumours of a rift between him…
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Nigerian singer Sola Allyson has opened up about the difficulties she has faced in her…
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Nigerian Singer Chike has opened up about a deeply personal experience that reshaped how he…
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Nigerian music star Omah Lay has revealed that he recently declined an offer to collaborate…
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Real Madrid suffered a costly 2–0 defeat at home to Celta Vigo on Sunday in…
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The 25th anniversary celebrations of the ECOWAS Parliament concluded on a lively note with a…
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Ferran Torres delivered a sensational first-half hat-trick as Barcelona powered past Real Betis in a…
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Chelsea were forced to settle for a frustrating 0–0 draw against Bournemouth in the Premier…
Nigerians have reacted strongly after Islamic cleric Sheik Ahmad Gumi shared a prayer calling for divine punishment on anyone responsible for the insecurity and ongoing bloodshed in the country. In a message posted on his social media handle, Sheik Gumi prayed that God exposes and punishes all individuals, whether Nigerians…
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has launched a ₦1.9 billion economic empowerment programme for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) under the Renewed Hope Initiative. The programme was unveiled in Ilorin as part of activities marking the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Under the scheme, 250 beneficiaries in each state…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh list of 65 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the request during Thursday’s plenary session. The new list includes 34 career ambassadors and high commissioners and 31 non-career nominees. Notable career diplomats on the list are…
Renowned Nigerian musician Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has revealed that his greatest fear in life is returning to poverty. Speaking during a recent interview on the Nancy Isime Show, the award-winning artiste explained that while he does not fear death, the possibility of experiencing financial hardship again…
Armed bandits launched an attack on the Gaa Fulani community in Iye-Mero, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, on Wednesday evening, abducting several residents and looting valuables during a raid that lasted from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on December 3, 2025. According to residents, the attackers invaded homes…
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…
