Nigerian-born University student stabbed to death in UK

Khaleed Oladipo, a second-year university student has died after he was stabbed during a violent incident near a campus in Leicester, UK, prompting an outpouring of grief from his family, Nigerians, and the wider community. He died in hospital after emergency services were called to what police described as a “very serious incident” close to […]

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I’m still in love with Wizkid ―Music diva, Tiwa Savage says (Video)

Nigerian star and award-winning singer, songwriter and actress, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, known professionally as Tiwa Savage, has spoken candidly about her feelings toward her former partner and music collaborator, Wizkid. The pretty songstress, in a video that went viral online, revealed that performing with Wizkid brings back strong memories of their past, making it an […]

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Mike Ozekhome faces more trouble as Nigeria Immigration Service disowns Passport

New evidence has come up indicating that a crucial document submitted by notable Nigerian lawyer Mike Ozekhome SAN to a London tribunal, in support of his ownership claim to a North London property, was fake. Although the document was admitted by the British court as genuine at the time, due to lack of contrary evidence, […]

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Kwankwaso supporters propose Obi-Kwankwaso 2027 presidential ticket

Kwankwaso Support Group 2027 has proposed a joint presidential ticket pairing former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, with Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso. Leader of the group, Abba Gwale, while speaking in Kano on Friday, stated that as loyal supporters of Senator Kwankwaso, they found it necessary to appeal to Nigerians to support the Obi-Kwankwaso alliance, describing […]

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The Fourth Republic: Twists and Turns, By Akin Osuntokun

Nigeria’s Fourth Republic approaches the 2027 elections under familiar stresses and some new strains. Central to the country’s instability is the persistent overcentralisation of power in Abuja, which distorts federalism and undermines prospects for a stable political equilibrium. The immediate background to the inauguration of the Fourth Republic was the precipitate death of the two […]

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I lost millions to Tinder scammer who promised to marry me ―Nigerian woman entrepreneur

Bukola Yunisa, a Lagos-based entrepreneur and corporate worker, narrates to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI how she was emotionally and financially scammed by a man who posed as a widower and property developer, betraying her trust while promising love, marriage, and a shared future What do you do for a living? I am an entrepreneur and also a […]

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Actress Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla, Juma Jux recreate Tupac’s pictures to mark first wedding anniversary (Photos)

Priscilla Ojo, the daughter of Nigerian star actress Iyabo Ojo, and her Tanzanian husband, singer and songwriter, Juma Mussa Mkambala, known professionally by his stage name Juma Jux, have taken to social media to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. In a post on her Instagram page on Saturday, Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux recreated the […]

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Nigerian man gets eight years imprisonment for $6m inheritance scam in US

A court in United States has sentenced a Nigerian national, Tochukwu Albert Nnebocha, to 97 months’ imprisonment for participating in a transnational inheritance fraud scheme that targeted elderly and vulnerable Americans. The statement published on the US Department of Justice (DOJ) website on Friday said: “a Nigerian National was sentenced today to more than eight […]

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He was scared to meet me at first because of his height ―Pretty Nigerian lady speaks of her man (Photos)

A recent, widely shared story on social media features a tall Nigerian lady who revealed her white partner was initially terrified to meet her in person after two years of a long-distance relationship due to his short height. This scenario highlights common dating anxieties regarding height, where men may feel insecure about being shorter than […]

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Bitcoin losses accelerate, hits lowest levels since October 2024

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) crashed over 13% on Thursday, sinking below $64,000 to touch its lowest levels since October 2024 as a steep sell-off accelerated. The token is down nearly 50% from last year’s all-time high, erasing all of the gains made during President Trump’s second term. Investors had been optimistic that the administration’s crypto-friendly policies would […]

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Court Orders British Govt to pay £420m to 21 Coal Miners killed in Enugu by Colonial Masters

Justice Anthony Onovo of the Enugu High Court, on Thursday, ordered the British Government to pay £20 million each to the families of the 21 coal miners killed in Enugu State in 1949 by the Colonial masters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the massacre took place at the Iva Valley Coal Mine […]

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Why Coup Suspects Cannot Be Tried in a Military Tribunal, By Femi Falana

On October 18, 2025, it was reported in the media that some military officers ranging in rank from Captain to Brigadier General were arrested by the Defence Intelligence Agency for allegedly holding secret meetings to topple the government. The online news medium also linked the cancellation of the October 1 Independence Day parade to the […]

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Senate didn’t reject e-transmission of results ―Senator Abaribe says (Video)

Nigeria’s Senate Minority Caucus on Thursday clarified that the Senate did not reject the electronic transmission of election results before passing the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, contrary to widespread media reports. Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe, in company of Senator Aminu Tambuwal, Senator Ireti Kingibe and some other Senators made the clarification to set the record straight. […]

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South Africa’s Tyla wins Best African Music Performance at Grammy Awards

The 68th Grammys Award was held in Los Angeles, California, United States on Sunday evening, celebrating the biggest music releases of the year across multiple genres. Global music categories drew strong international attention, especially from Africa. The award for Best African Music Performance went to South African singer Tyla for Push 2 Start. There were […]

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Nigeria’s Naira gains value against the US dollar

Reports coming in say that the Nigerian Naira extended its winning streak against the United States Dollar during the early hours of Thursday, February 5, 2026. Building on the momentum from the start of the week, the local currency has significantly improved its position in the official market, as liquidity levels remain robust. Naira opened […]

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US sends ground troops to Nigeria as a follow-up to December airstrikes

United States has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria, the first official US military presence on the ground since airstrikes targeted terrorists on Christmas Day 2025. The deployment of Nigeria follows airstrikes ordered by President Donald Trump in December 2025 on what he described as “Islamic State targets” in the country. Trump had […]

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Nigerian Senate rejects real-time electronic transmission of election results

Nigerian Senate under Godswill Akpabio has rejected a proposed amendment to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the Electoral Amendment Bill that sought to make the electronic transmission of election results compulsory. As reported by Channels Television on Wednesday, the provision, if approved, would have required presiding officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission to upload […]

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Fashion guru, Veekee James & husband expecting first child (Video, photos)

Nigerian fashion designer, gospel singer and entrepreneur, Ruth Erikan James, popularly known as Veekee James, has announced that she is expecting her first child with husband, Femi Atere. The style influncer made this announcement on Instagram, sharing and showcasing elegant maternity video and photographs and a growing baby bump. In the post, Veekee expressed gratitude and […]

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