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Second born of the king of England, Prince Harry, has expressed his desire to repair his strained relationships with his father, King Charles III, and his elder brother, Prince William, saying reconciliation is important amid other challenges facing the world. In an interview with GQ magazine in New York released on Tuesday, Harry said he […]
Continue ReadingSuspected fraudster has explained how he allegedly stole bank customers’ PINs by pretending to help them operate automated teller machines in Calabar, Cross River State. Though his identity was not disclosed in a statement by the Cross River State Police Command, the suspect said he targeted customers who needed assistance at ATM points, withheld their […]
Continue ReadingIn September 2022, the Nigerian Tribune reported the discovery of the skeleton of an engineer, Mr John Aderemi Abiola, in his house in the Adeosun/Idi Orogbo community of Ibadan. He had been out of sight for almost four years. Some of his neighbours thought he was away in Port Harcourt where he worked; others thought […]
Continue ReadingNational Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has passed away. He died at the age of 100. Pa Fasoranti was one of the most prominent figures in Yoruba socio-political affairs and a longstanding voice in Nigeria’s political development. His death marks the passing of a leading figure in Afenifere, an organisation […]
Continue ReadingAfter more than forty years of separation, Fatai Okoya makes an emotional plea to his billionaire industrialist father, Alhaji Rasaq Akanni Okoya, asking for forgiveness and a chance to rebuild their relationship. Fatai Okoya, who identifies himself as the first child of billionaire businessman Razaq Okoya, appealed to his father for forgiveness after decades of […]
Continue ReadingIn a statement, the Electricity Supply Commission (Escom), said South Africa has not experienced load shedding (planned blackouts) in over 500 days, reflecting the cumulative impact of improved fleet performance, lower unplanned outages, increased generation capacity and reduced reliance on emergency generation resources. On 04 October, Eskom said South Africa had recorded 504 consecutive days […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s passport has again plunged from 90th position in July 2026 to 181st out of 196 countries in the latest IziVisa Passport Ranking Index, reflecting a significant decline in the number of destinations Nigerian passport holders can access without obtaining a visa in advance. According to data published on IziVisa.com, Nigerian passport holders can travel […]
Continue ReadingBuying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Nigeria has become a major expense for car owners, commercial drivers, and everyday citizens. Because petrol takes a significant portion of household budgets, getting full value for every naira spent at the pump is necessary. Yet, many motorists leave filling stations with tanks that drop faster than expected. While […]
Continue ReadingVeteran Nigerian actor, Jide Kosoko, has disclosed that he gets scared whenever actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele offers him an acting role because of her demanding approach to filmmaking. The septuagenarian actor made the disclosure during an interview on the African A-List podcast, describing Akindele as a perfectionist who can shoot a single scene up […]
Continue ReadingOne bright day in February 2017, Robert Mugabe’s wife, Grace, told a rally of her husband’s Zanu-PF party: “One day when God decides that Mugabe dies, we will have his corpse appear as a candidate on the ballot paper. You will see people voting for Mugabe as a corpse. I am seriously telling you – […]
Continue ReadingFormer governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has passed away. He died at the age of 71 after a brief illness. The Uduaghan family announced his death in a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan on Monday. Late Uduaghan was born on October 22, 1954. In the statement titled, “Announcement of the passing of […]
Continue ReadingTeach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance. Titus 2 2: It is not the old who are wise, nor the aged who understand what is right. Job 32 :9 The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate and former Vice president of Nigeria, […]
Continue ReadingNigerian youths in Abuja are calling for change by ditching the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). Instead, most of them Northerners and Southerners are rallying behind Peter Obi-Kwankwaso and a rally was organised in Abuja on Friday morning to show support for Obi-Kwankwaso and send a message to minister Wike who said he already won […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has defended his remarks on the proposed suicide bill, insisting on his position amid growing criticism from psychiatrists, who have demanded an apology. The psychiatrists faulted Akpabio’s comments, warning that they could reinforce stigma against people experiencing suicidal thoughts and discourage those struggling with mental health challenges from seeking professional […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s intended constitutional amendment to establish State Police has suffered a setback, with only five of the 36 State Houses of Assembly having approved the bill as of Thursday, October 15, despite a 30-day deadline set by the National Assembly for the state legislatures to communicate their positions. Only Assemblies of Edo, Osun, Oyo, Rivers […]
Continue ReadingOn Thursday, barely a day after official campaigns began for the 2027 presidential election, Atiku pledged to restore petrol subsidies if Nigerians elect him president. That pledge, more than anything he has done lately to dislodge Tinubu, is the clearest signal yet that he is prepared to wrest power from the president. Before now, Atiku […]
Continue ReadingNigerian gospel singer, Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has passed away. His family announced his death on Wednesday. The announcement, posted on the singer’s TikTok account on Wednesday, noted that he died in the early hours of October 14, 2026. The statement read: “With deep sorrow, the family announces the passing of Minister Olayemi […]
Continue ReadingInternational Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria against restoring broad petrol subsidies, recommending targeted financial assistance and social protection programmes to cushion vulnerable households against rising energy costs. The fund said blanket fuel subsidies were fiscally expensive, disproportionately benefited higher-income consumers and could worsen pressure on public finances amid rising borrowing costs. Rodrigo Valdés, director […]
Continue ReadingTemitope Chigbue, simply called Temi Nkem, has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 11, bringing the reality show’s latest edition to a closure. After weeks of competition, evictions and intense drama among the housemates, Temi Nkem was crowned winner during the grand finale on Sunday, October 4, 2026 night. The victory […]
Continue ReadingA domestic cooking gas explosion claimed the lives of a 39-year-old Nigerian woman, Amarachi Georgina Mmadu and her 18-month-old son, Akachukwu. The victims’ brother and uncle, Promise Mmadu, announced their passing in an obituary shared on Facebook on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Mother and son are scheduled to be laid to rest on Tuesday, October […]
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