RCCG pastor emerges new Soun of Ogbomoso

In a statement, the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, approved the appointment of a pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, as the new Soun of Ogbomoso land. See the statement by Dotun Oyelade, the Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation below: Press Release Oyo Gov Approves […]

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Maryland in US to add Yoruba language for Driver Learner’s Permit test

State of Maryland’s learner’s permit knowledge test, and its study materials, in the United States of America, will soon be offered in nine more languages, bringing the total for each to 17 languages. “Improving accessibility for the driver’s knowledge test and study materials is critical to serve Maryland’s linguistically diverse population,” said Motor Vehicle Administrator […]

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NBA National Treasurer disowns financial report, says report not prepared by her and unaware of financial position (Video)

The current National Treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Caroline Ladidi Anze-Bishop, has come out to tell the Nigerian lawyers at the 2023 annual general conference that she was not the one who prepared the association’s 2023 financial report that the NBA president, Yakubu Maikyau SAN wanted her to sign and present to Nigerian […]

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Five female Nigerian celebrities with incredible weight loss transformation (Photos)

Either through surgery or by adhering to a healthy lifestyle and eating, these female Nigerian celebrities have left many spellbound with their incredible weight-loss transformations. Here are five female Nigerian celebrities with incredible weight-loss transformations: Eniola Badmus Nigerian actress and producer, Eniola Badmus, had tongues wagging with her drastic weight loss back in 2021. In […]

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Restructure and drop the name Nigeria, it’s demeaning ―Wole Olanipekun

Immediate past Chairman of the Nigerian Body of Benchers (NBOB), Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, on Friday, called for the renaming of the country noting that the current appellation is demeaning and hypocritical. Olanipekun spoke at a colloquium that was held in Abuja to mark the 25th anniversary of Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama as a SAN. In […]

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Actor Bolanle Ninalowo announces separation from his beautiful wife

Nigerian star actor and film producer, Bolanle Ninalowo also known as Nino B, has taken to his Instagram page to announce the dissolution of his marriage to his beautiful wife, Mrs. Bunmi Ninalowo. He wrote: “Finally i accept the reality of the End to a Road! “A sad reality that gives room & hope for […]

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Rwanda president retires 12 Generals, 1,013 other military officers

President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame has approved the retirement of 95 Military Generals and senior officers as well as 930 junior soldiers. This is coming barely 48 hours after the military coup that sacked President Ali Bongo Ondimba from power in Gabon. The military in Gabon, on Wednesday, August 30, ousted Ali Bongo Ondimba from […]

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Police arrest Ilorin Alfa who threatened, forcefully ejected Isese devotee from her shop

Controversial Islamic cleric, declared wanted by the Kwara State Police command for allegedly threatening some traditionalists in Ilorin, Alfa Salah Ayodeji, has been arrested and paraded by the police. When paraded by the police in Ilorin on Wednesday evening, the man pleaded for forgiveness, saying that he did not know that his action was dangerous […]

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UK tops list of registered Nigerians in diaspora ―NiDCOM

United Kingdom tops the list of registered Nigerians in Diaspora, according to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). On June 29, 2021, NiDCOM launched its Data Mapping and Registry Portal in Abuja, in a bid to galvanise holistic and realistic data of Nigerians in the Diaspora. Considering the data made available to Punch on Wednesday, […]

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Burna Boy originated nothing by himself, should not be described as great ―Actor Patrick Doyle

Veteran Nigerian actor, Patrick Doyle, has said that singer Burna Boy does not deserve the recognition he has continued to enjoy. In a post on Facebook on Wednesday, Doyle slammed the Grammy-award-winning artiste, noting that the singer has “done nothing by himself that can be remotely described as great.” Doyle said, veteran acts like Sunny […]

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Gabon coup leaders name General Nguema transitional president

Leaders of the coup in Gabon has named Republican Guard chief, General Brice Oligui Nguema as the transitional president, according to a TV statement, after the military seized control in the wake of elections. “General Oligui Nguema Brice was unanimously appointed chairman of the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions, chairman of the […]

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Tinubu’s loud silence on restructuring, By Jide Ojo

The Nasir El Rufai-led True Federalism Committee set up by the All Progressives Congress to look into the issue of restructuring submitted its reports to the National Working Committee on Thursday, January 25, 2018. The committee in its reports called for more devolution of powers to the states and urged that the police and prisons […]

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Nigerian man celebrates 10 year anniversary with his soldier-wife (Video)

One Nigerian man, known as Meet D Edes, garnered attention on social media by sharing a heartwarming video showcasing the affectionate nature of his soldier wife. The video he posted on TikTok, captures his wife, dressed in her camouflaged army uniform, taking care of his toenails as they celebrate their 10th anniversary. In his caption, […]

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Odinkalu accuses NBA President, Maikyau of being partisan for inviting Tinubu to NBA annual conference

Nigerian human rights activist, lawyer, professor, writer and former chairman of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chidi Odinkalu, has accused president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Yakubu Maikyau SAN of being partisan. Odinkalu made the accusation following the invitation of President Bola Tinubu to the NBA Annual General Conference (AGC) by Maikyau at MKO […]

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Young Nigerian lady shows off her 82-year-old Caucasian husband (Video)

A young Nigerian lady took to TikTok account, @mnigeria98, to show off her 82-year-old Caucasian husband. The Nigerian lady shared a loved-up montage of her and her husband with the caption “my mans 4LLLLLLLLLL”. Photos:   Watch the video below: @mnigeria98 Charles thought the mirror was gonna take the picture😂😂 Lol, but this is allday […]

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In a coup d’etat, military officers take-over power in Gabon

In a broadcast, some military officers in Gabon announced on Wednesday they had seized power in the African nation, according to a televised address circulating on social media. The announcement came minutes after Gabon’s election body announced incumbent President Ali Bongo Ondimba had won a third term, extending his family’s half-century rule over the oil-rich […]

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NNPP Board of Trustees suspends Rabiu Kwankwaso, others

Board of Trustees (BoT) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has suspended its presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso for alleged anti-party activities. Kwankwaso was suspended alongside 18 others for six months by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. The suspensions were put to a voice vote by members […]

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Tolanibaj evicted from BBNaija All Stars show (Video)

Having spent three weeks in Biggie’s house, Tolanibaj has become the fourth housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother Naija All Stars (#NaijaAllStars) show. This is coming after Kiddwaya’s eviction from the show that occurred last week Sunday Sunday’s live eviction show was a unique one as the Jury system eviction was scrapped which […]

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Canada’s visa-free air travel policy can benefit Nigerians —RIF Trust, Manager

During this period that is characterised by increased global connectivity, Canada has evolved with current realities by expanding its visa-free air travel policy and Can+ Visa Programme, which affects Caribbean countries offering Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) programmes. However, not only Caribbean countries can benefit from this programme; it has been stated that Nigerians can also benefit from […]

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