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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has explained the coalition’s earlier decision regarding party affiliations, stressing that he and Peter…
The Nigerian Army has taken a major leap toward modernising its military training system with the inauguration of a cutting-edge…
Paystack has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following an allegation of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate…
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Nigerian rapper and entertainer Okafor Uchenna Victor, popularly known as Mr Real, has openly called…
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Media personality Toke Makinwa has sparked widespread debate after declaring that men, not women, are…
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Two distinguished Nigerians, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and media mogul Mo Abudu, have been named among…
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Fashion designer and content creator Veekee James has made it clear that her husband can…
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Noni Madueke has issued a bold warning to Arsenal’s Champions League and Premier League rivals…
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles winger, Anayo Iwuala, who currently plays for Al-Arabi Football Club of Kuwait,…
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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…
Leeds United dealt a major blow to Chelsea’s Premier League title ambitions with a commanding 3-1 victory at Elland Road, easing pressure on manager Daniel Farke and leaving the Blues nine points behind leaders Arsenal. Farke’s decision to stick with the 3-5-2 formation, which had sparked a second-half fightback in…
Newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has issued a strong directive to troops to immediately engage armed bandits on sight, emphasizing that they do not need to wait for further orders during life-threatening situations. Speaking during his Senate screening on Wednesday, Musa said the directive was critical…
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…
