Ribadu and the Myths of National Security, By Chidi Amuta

The office of National Security Adviser in Nigeria has acquired a string of curious myths. Think of a public office somehow above open discussion by citizens except in whispers and hushed speculations. Imagine a department of state that can interfere in the affairs of other departments without much qualms and cite ‘national security’ as the […]

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Nigerian man proposes to his female Varsity lecturer (Video)

In what looks like an unexpected turn of events at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria, Nigeria, a Nigerian student named Big Bantin caused quite a stir on campus when he playfully proposed to his female lecturer. The incident quickly gained traction on social media platforms, with users sharing the video and expressing their excitement. […]

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CJN Ariwoola’s son, 22 others cleared by NJC as federal judges

Nigeria’s National Judicial Council (NJC), on Friday, recommended 23 nominees for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court (FHC) of Nigeria. Those who made the list include Kayode Ariwoola Jnr, son of Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola, according to a statement from council spokesman Soyi Oje on Friday night. The recommendation for the appointments […]

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See ex-Kano governors Kwankwaso and Ganduje on a Vespa ride in 1981 (Photos)

An old photo shared online has captured former Kano governor, Umar Ganduje giving ride to another former Kano governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso in a motorcycle. The photo was shared on Facebook in 2018 and captioned: “Let us not allow politics to destroy our hard earned relationships. This is Ganduje giving ride to Kwankwaso on a Vesper […]

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Election Petition Court reserves judgement in APM’s petition against APC

Nigeria’s Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), on Friday, reserved judgement in the petition of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) challenging the conduct of the February 25 elections wherein Bola Tinubu was declared as the elected president. APM is seeking the disqualification of Tinubu on the grounds of unlawful nomination of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima. […]

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Nigerian actress, Tawa Ajisefinni meets her dad after 30 years

Nigerian star actress, Tawa Ajisefinni has eventually paid a visit to her biological father, Alhaji Fasasi Oladejo Jimoh Ajisefinni after being separated for 30 years. Taking to her social media handle, the actress explained the reasons behind the huge gap between her and her father. She wrote: “Hmmmm Meet my biological father on the gram […]

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Ghanaian Parliament passes Cannabis Bill

Ghanaian Parliament has passed a law legalising the cultivation of cannabis for industrial and health purposes in the country. Speaker of the Parliament, Alban Bagbin, who disclosed this during the proceeding on Wednesday, said the Narcotics Control Commission Amendment Bill was approved after its third reading. The development is coming after the Supreme Court impeded […]

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Tinubu jetting out for 5th mid-year AU meeting

President Bola Tinubu has been scheduled to travel to Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday July 15, to participate in the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (5thMYCM) of the African Union (AU), the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the Regional Mechanisms (RMs), and the African Union Member States. A statement issued by Special Adviser to the President (Special Duties, […]

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Naira exchange rate with major world currencies for Friday morning

Nigeria’s Naira exchange rate in the parallel market for Friday morning, July 14, 2023, as confirmed by Bureau de Change operators, is as follows: Date  Currency  Buying(NGN)  Central(NGN)  Selling(NGN)  14/07/2023 US Dollar  800.00 — 805.00 Pounds Sterling  1005.00 — 1,015.00 Euro  825.00 — 835.00 Date  Currency  Buying(NGN)  Central(NGN)  Selling(NGN)  Meanwhile, the official exchange rate as […]

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I can’t stop sleeping with my bestie ―Pretty lady says

A Twitter user, Divine @folasheycrown22 tweeted the photo of this super beautiful lady on her handle with the caption: “Miss Sandra said she is Entangled with her Bestie Thing” On one half of the photo space is with the inscription: “I can’t stop sleeping with my bestie It’s really affecting my relationship I need help” […]

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Obi celebrates literary icon, Wole Soyinka on his 89th birthday

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last general election, Mr. Peter Obi has felicitated with the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on the occasion of his 89th birthday. The Playwright and Nigerian literary icon turned 89 on Thursday, 13 July 2023. Obi, in a message of goodwill posted on his Twitter handle, noted that […]

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BBNaija star, Vee arrests plumber for allegedly swindling her

Former Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Victoria Adeyele popularly known as Vee, has gotten a plumber arrested for allegedly swindling her N150,000. She confirmed the plumber’s arrest on her Twitter page. Vee had on Wednesday threatened to jail her plumber for lying to her and collecting N150,000 for a N20,000 job. “When I realised what […]

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A Cycle of Multilateral Killings, By Olusegun Adeniyi

In a desperate call that can only exacerbate the security challenge in Plateau State, a member of the House of Representatives urged his traumatised constituents to defend themselves. On Monday, Hon. Dachung Bagos said that 19 people were killed within 24 hours last weekend in Jos South and Mangu local government areas of the state. […]

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My man spoils me ―Nigerian singer, Simi gushes over husband, Adekunle Gold

Sensational Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko (née Ogunleye) known by her stage name, Simi has gushed over her husband, Adekunle Gold. In a tweet, the “Duduke” crooner confessed to being lavished with love, care, gifts and so much more by her man “My man spoils me,” she tweeted. See the post below:

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Chief Judge injured as court building collapses in Ekiti

Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Nigeria, Justice John Adeyeye, escaped death on Wednesday, when a section of the state high court complex collapsed on him while in the office. Adeyeye was still in his chamber while the unfortunate incident occurred. The incident caused palpable tension and apprehension around the premises of the court located at […]

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Babalawo power is no ‘powerless power’, By Abimbola Adelakun

Last month, popular Christian gospel singer Tope Alabi ignited some controversy when she appropriated a greeting associated with babalawos, while singing in a church. Several Christians defended her but did not assuage her critics who insisted she was encroaching. There is a reason Christians do not conduct their services in Arabic, they argued. What I […]

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Labour Party calls for removal of INEC chairman, other top officials over alleged complicit in election rigging

Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) through its Presidential Campaign Council Director General (PCC) (DG), Mr Akin Osuntokun, has called for the removal and prosecution of the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, over the alleged infamous role he played in the 2023 controversial presidential elections. The former News Agency of […]

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Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s fundamental rights lawsuit against DSS

The fundamental rights enforcement lawsuit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against the Department of State Services (DSS), has been dismissed by a federal high court. Kanu had sued the Director General of DSS, the DSS, and the Attorney-General of the Federation as 1st to 3rd respondents respectively, […]

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