Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s bail application

In a ruling delivered on Tuesday March 19, Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Nigeria, rejected the bail application filed for the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Instead, the court ordered an accelerated hearing of the case involving the embattled IPOB leader who is facing charges […]

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11 University students killed in road accident during academic trip

A bus carrying students from a top Kenyan university collided with a truck on a busy highway after skidding in heavy rain, killing 11 of the students and causing serious injuries to 42, police said. The accident occurred at 5:50 pm on Monday, March 18, at Maungu, 360 kilometres from the capital Nairobi, when the […]

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Abdul Ningi and the “Apapin” fraternity, By Festus Adedayo

Talented filmmaker, Tunde Kelani, recalibrated a popular Yoruba folklore in his famous Agogo Ewo (the forbidden gong) movie. A supremacy battle ensued between Eledumare – God, and Land. The two earthly ancient principalities had gone hunting and jointly killed an Emo rat. When it was time for sharing of the game, both got locked in a duel […]

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Nollywood movie star producer, Andy Best, dies

Top Nollywood producer, outdoor adventure filmmaker and photographer, Ikechukwu Nnadi, popularly known as Andy Best, is dead. Nnadi, who was said to be battling with a prolonged ailment, was confirmed dead at a private clinic in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Tuesday. Confirming the death of the movie producer, the convener of the Best […]

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Defence HQs releases identities, photos of soldiers murdered in Okuama, Delta State (Full list)

Seventeen soldiers (four officers among them) of the Nigerian Army on a peace-mission were on Thursday tragically killed during a clash between the Okuama and Okoloba communities in Ughelli South Local Government area of Delta State, Nigeria. Days after the gruesome murder, the Defence Headquarters said 17 personnel including the Commanding Officer of 181 Amphibious […]

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Star singer, Kizz Daniel introduces wife to social media (Video)

Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has formally welcomed his wife to social media. This may be in response to criticism that he was controlling her so much that she could not express herself on social media. The singer posted a loved-up video of himself and his wife on Instagram and […]

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Forget State Police; Perhaps a National Guard Instead, By Chidi Amuta

Nigeria’s now perennial insecurity has been damaged by political laziness. Every two- penny politician has developed a habit of weaponizing insecurity as political language. In the process, very little effort or rigour is devoted to the reality of what we are dealing with. Even those who are paid to keep us safe tend to resort […]

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I relocated to Canada as a married woman, now I’m single ―Media personality, Shade Ladipo (Video)

In a live session with Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze on Instagram, Nigerian media personality, entrepreneur, and activist, Shade Ladipo has disclosed that she got divorced after relocating to Canada with her husband a few years ago. Shade said she did not blame Canada for the break up of her marriage, but would […]

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Ilebaye’s bare-chested dress to Davido’s party shocks fans (Video, photos 18+)

BBNaija All Stars reality TV show winner, Ilebaye, has caused a buzz online after her bare-chested dress at Davido’s recent star-studded party surfaced online. Social media users were left in awe and astonishment as she flaunted her bold fashion choice, going braless in an all-white ensemble and using boob tape to cover her nipples. The […]

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“The most terrible women are usually the extremely beautiful ones” ―Singer Spyro says

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David professionally known as Spyro, has said that the most terrible women are usually the extremely beautiful ones. He added that this is no surprise considering that the devil was described as the most beautiful angel. Spyro said that many people look for the devil with horns and tails, […]

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Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, has joined his ancestors

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, has joined his ancestors. He was 81. Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, confirmed the passing away of the monarch. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Governor Makinde said Oba Balogun died Thursday evening, March 14,  at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. […]

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I’m not new Lagos NURTW chairman ―Olohunwa

Former Lagos State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Rafiu Olohunwa, has distanced himself from a publication declaring him as the union’s newly appointed Lagos State Chairman. In a statement signed by him on Thursday in Lagos, Olohunwa described the publication as misleading and an attempt by mischievous elements to […]

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BBNaija star, Frodd celebrates wife on her birthday

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) TV reality show season 4 housemate, Chukwuemeka Okoye, popularly known as Frodd, celebrated his wife’s birthday showering her with encomiums. The BBNaija star took to his Instagram page to celebrate his woman on her special day. Father of one, Frodd, expressed gratitude for the grace and focus his wife has brought […]

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Adesina, Nigeria and Awolowo’s impossible dreams, By Greg Odogwu

One of the most beautiful and inspiring news to come out of Nigeria in recent times is the Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership bestowed on our own Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, for his exceptional and patriotic service to his beloved country Nigeria, and indeed Africa. It then becomes a double […]

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How my baby was almost swapped after birth in Nigerian hospital ―Nigerian woman recounts

Nigerian lady, Kemi, whose baby was almost swapped during delivery has suggested that DNA tests should be done immediately after pregnant women deliver their babies. The lady called-in on phone to a program on Television Continental (TVC) on Tuesday morning while paternity fraud was being discussed. According to Kemi, she and another woman, bearing the […]

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Nigerians, rights group condemn Accountant General, Finance Commissioners for holding workshop in UK

Some civil society and rights groups in Nigeria have condemned Oluwatoyin Madein, the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF); Commissioners of Finance for the 36 states of the federation and other government officials for choosing to hold a workshop in the United Kingdom at a time when the economy is experiencing a major downturn. The […]

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BBNaija’s Queen Atang releases pre-wedding poses with her partner (Photos)

BBNaija season 6 reality housemate, fashion icon, ex-beauty queen, brand influencer, and philanthropist, Queen Mercy Atang and her fiance, David Oyekanmi’s marriage rites began on Monday, March 11. The couple shared their pre-wedding photos online. Queen captioned the photos: “The journey to becoming IYAWO DEJI begins today #deroyals2024” On his part, David wrote: “It’s about […]

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Ningi and the ‘Underground’ Budget, By Olusegun Adeniyi

Since the conclusion of my ‘missionary journey’ to Aso Rock almost 14 years ago, I have written more than a dozen columns on the need to reform the budgeting process in Nigeria. Notable ones include ‘The Illusion of Budget Performance’, ‘Budget War and Dysfunctional Envelope System’, ‘Buhari and the Budget Palaver’, ‘Nigeria’s 2016 Zero Budget!’ and ‘Of Government and Budget Blues’. The kernel […]

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