Why I will never offer free services to my home state ―Actress Ngozi Nwosu

Beautiful veteran actress, and film producer, Ngozi Nwosu has stated that she will never offer free services to her home state, Abia State, and she gave her reason for arriving at this decision. She cited a lack of support from her home state during her health struggles as her reason. In 2012, the Fuji House […]

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Western democracy not working for us ―Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that adopting local culture in Nigeria’s democracy will go a long way in strengthening the country’s democracy. Obasanjo spoke on Wednesday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during the valedictory service organised in honour of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Prof. Chinedum Babalola. He stressed the need for rethinking […]

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Bayo Onanuga battles yet another media, By Abimbola Adelakun

When you finally read The Guardian editorial that drew the ire of presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, you cannot help but wonder at his overreaction. For a Presidency that forged its path to power through journalistic propaganda, these people are too jumpy when they encounter media reports they consider unflattering. Even before being sworn into power, Onanuga had […]

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After 10 months in captivity, kidnappers release female Nigerian doctor

Female Nigerian doctor, Ganiyat Popoola, who was kidnapped on December 27, 2023, has regained her freedom after 10 months in captivity. Dr. Popoola, a registrar in the Department of Ophthalmology at the National Eye Centre (DONEC), Kaduna State, Nigeria, was abducted alongside her husband, Nurudeen Popoola, who is a Squadron leader, and her nephew, Folaranmi […]

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CJN summons Chief Judge, sets up panel to investigate judges over rulings in Rivers political crisis

Federal and state high courts judges involved in reported conflicting rulings in political cases rocking Rivers State are now officially being investigated by a panel of the National Judicial Council (NJC). Reports say, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun on Monday held a meeting with the panel in her office and gave a […]

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The shuffle in Abuja, By Lasisi Olagunju

Patient walks unaided into the doctor’s consulting room. Patient soon suffers mismanagement. She goes pale and jerky, unconscious. Doctor gives his best shot – or so he claims. Patient is not responsive. Doctor strolls off, leaving the patient to sip his tea. Doctor comes back and sees worsening symptoms: Cold hands. Weak pulse. Fatigue. Incontinence. […]

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Multinational, local companies that left Nigeria from 2020 to 2024 over economic challenges (Full list)

Nigeria, in the last five years, has witnessed an increasing trend of multinational and local companies shutting down or relocating their operations due to economic challenges, currency volatility and rising operational costs. In the past five years, about 60 multinationals and local companies have left Nigeria, resulting in an estimated revenue loss of N94 trillion […]

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Humphrey Nwosu: Unsung hero of Nigeria’s democracy, By Tonnie Iredia

The death a few days ago of Professor Humphrey Nwosu, the outstanding Nigerian who supervised the famous June 12, 1993 presidential election no doubt reminded many Nigerians of how best to organize an election. Although the winner of that election was never formally declared, everyone knew who it was and across the globe, the contest […]

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BBNaija’s Maria Chike, husband welcome second child (Photos)

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV show star, Maria Chike has welcomed her second child with her partner, Kelvin, receiving a flood of congratulations from fans. Maria announced the arrival of their bundle of joy on her Instagram page, sharing beautiful photos from a maternity shoot. She disclosed that they welcomed a baby girl, named […]

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Dissecting the Three Ps of Politics, By Simon Kolawole

Praise the Lord! President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed ministers and heads of departments and agencies to reduce the number of vehicles in their convoys to three and their security personnel to a maximum of five. This is to “reduce the cost of governance” (I prefer to call it “government’s running cost” because “governance” is […]

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Super Eagles awarded 3 points, $50k fine slammed on Libya

Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria three points and three goals in their abandoned matchday 4, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, which was scheduled to be held in Benina on 15 October. Its ruling on Saturday, which was signed by chairman Ousmane […]

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Building collapses in Abuja, 40 trapped under the rubble

At least 40 people have been trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed on Saturday in the Sabon Lugbe area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Sympathizers and emergency workers were there on-site, working to rescue those still caught beneath the debris. The building, reportedly under construction, collapsed in the early hours, […]

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NNPP sweeps 44 chairmen, 484 councillorship positions in Kano LG polls

Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Professor Lawan Sani Malumfashi, has announced that the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has won all 44 local government council chairmanships and all 484 councilorship seats in the state. He made this assertion on Saturday evening, stating that the results were based on announcements made at […]

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Nigerians will miss Tinubu after he is gone, By Farooq A. Kperogi

I fully anticipate that most Nigerians will figuratively call for my head after reading this headline. How could it be that a leader who has inflicted such profound and unrelenting hardship upon the populace, and who appears utterly disinclined to offer even the smallest relief, could ever be missed? (Tinubu’s wirepullers at the World Bank […]

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IMF denies asking Tinubu to remove fuel subsidy

International Monetary Fund (IMF) has denied playing any role in the removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria by the government of President Bola Tinubu. This development was made known at a press conference during the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington DC, United States. According to the IMF’s African Region Director, Abebe Selassie, […]

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Why I’m planning to move to Africa ―British actor, Idris Elba

British actor, Idris Elba, has told the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) that he will relocate to Africa within the next decade as part of his plans to support the continent’s movie industry. The 52-year-old star of the hit series, ‘The Wire’ is behind nascent projects to build a film studio on the Tanzanian islands of […]

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Former Chairman of National Electoral Commission, Prof Humphrey Nwosu dies

Former Chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC), Professor Humphrey Nwosu, has passed away. He reportedly died in a hospital in the United States, according to a reliable source. An official statement regarding his death is expected to be released soon. Nwosu, born on October 2, 1941, was appointed NEC Chairman by the then […]

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Apostle Suleman responds to Halima Abubakar’s apology

Nigerian televangelist and the senior pastor and general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman has gone on X to react after actress Halima Abubakar issued a public apology to him. The actress posted her apology letter on Instagram on Wednesday, October 23. See the letter below: Thereafter, Suleman, leader of the Omega Fire […]

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