Summons and other singular nouns that end with -s, By Akeem Lasisi

We start the lesson with this question: The court has served the Central Bank Governor with a … (a)  summons (b) summon (c) summoning (d) summonses I hope you understand the message the statement is conveying. It means the court has ordered the CBN Governor to appear before it. Now, what is the correct option […]

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Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus, husband celebrate 11th wedding anniversary (Photo)

Nollywood star actress and filmmaker, Stephanie Okereke-Linus and her husband, Linus Idahosa, are celebrating their 11th wedding anniversary on Friday, April 21. The couple got married in 2012 and have had two children together. Taking to her Instagram page to celebrate their love, the beautiful actress wrote: “The stare that got us here😄💋❤️ Celebrating and being thankful to […]

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Nigerian gospel singer, Tope Alabi shares old pose with husband (Photo)

Popular Nigerian gospel singer, music composer, film maker and actress, Tope Alabi shared the epic throwback photo of herself and her husband, Soji on her Instagram page and wrote: ”THROWBACK THURSDAY 😂❤️ Thank you “IGBOWO EDA” for the growth over the years It’s been a long time coming in this ministry with my choice @officialpopesojialabi Youths!! This […]

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Over 2,000 Nigerian students demand evacuation from Sudan

Over 1,262 Nigerian students have appealed to Nigerian Government to evacuate them from the Republic of Sudan where a fierce military confrontation between the Sudanese armed forces and the paramilitary group, Rapid Support Force, has claimed 330 lives with 3,200 injured. Secretary-General of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Sudan, Adam Mohammed, who […]

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The subversive politics of Gangs of Lagos, By Abimbola Adelakun

The Nigerian Video and Film Censors Board Executive Director Adedayo Thomas said their agency is not taking any censorious action against Gangs of Lagos, a film directed by Jade Osiberu and streaming on Amazon Prime, because the law does not empower them to regulate online content. When I read that, I could not help but be […]

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Iwuanyanwu is new Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General

Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has emerged as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, taking over from Amb. George Obiozor who died last December after a brief illness. The National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Dr Alex Ogbonnia, disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday, April 20. According to him, in line […]

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Adamawa: When the Umpire Goes Rogue, By Olusegun Adeniyi

Residents of Yola woke up last Sunday morning to the announcement of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Aisha Binani as ‘winner’ of the Adamawa State gubernatorial election. It didn’t matter to the errant Resident Electoral Commission (REC), Hudu Yunusa Ari, that the results were still being collated as of the time he made […]

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Irate mob burns Lagos BRT bus as commercial bus driver dies in collision

An unidentified commercial bus driver died on Wednesday in an accident involving his bus and a Bus Rapid Transit vehicle in Ogudu, along the Oworonshoki Expressway, in Lagos. According to eyewitnesses, the commercial bus was coming from Lagos Island and heading to the Ojodu Berger area of the state when the accident occurred. In the […]

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Nigerian actress, Ruby Ojiakor throws money at kids in a degrading manner (Video)

Nigerian actress Ruby Ojiakor has received heat for her ostentatious charity at an event. The actress was a guest at a traditional wedding ceremony where she put up an attention-grabbing display. She removed bundles of cash from her purse and threw them at children, causing the kids to run after her to catch some more […]

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Sexual challenges aren’t the problem!, By Chukwuneta Oby

Here’s an experience that a lady shared with me not long ago. “I have lived without penetrative sex for over five years and it’s not easy. “I am just 47 years old! “My husband is suffering from diabetes and it has knocked ‘his engine’ completely. “It cannot even stand. “We were advised to learn how […]

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Labour Party suspends Lamidi Apapa, others, appoints acting executives

The leadership crisis rocking the Labour Party deepened on Tuesday as it suspended a factional leader, Mr Lamidi Apapa, its National Deputy Chairman (South) and some other officials. The party also appointed acting executive members according to a statement signed by Ms Ladi Iliya, National Deputy Chairperson and Mr Kenedy Ahanotu Deputy National Secretary. They […]

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At last, INEC declares Fintiri winner of Adamawa gov election

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Ahmadu Fintiri as the winner of the Adamawa State governorship election. The Returning Officer, Muhammed Melee, declared incumbent Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner on Tuesday after polling 430,861 votes to defeat his major counterpart Aisha Binani of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who polled […]

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Adamawa governorship poll: Court refuses to hear Binani’s motion over jurisdiction

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, refused to hear an ex-parte motion filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Adamawa governorship election, Senator Aisha Ahmed, popularly called Binani. Justice Inyang Ekwo, instead, ordered the APC candidate’s counsel, Mohammed Sheriff, to address the court on the issue of jurisdiction before hearing the […]

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Supplementary Elections And The Debacle In Adamawa, By Reuben Abati

With the way the Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria (INEC) is carrying on under the watch of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman, it would take a miracle for the present Chairman of that controversial and embattled body, not to end up on the wrong side of history. Some jobs within the public space are […]

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Movie director, Tchidi Chikere is married for the third time

Nigerian star actor, prolific filmmaker and movie director, Tchidi Chikere is married again. This one is his third at the trial. Tchidi, a lover of marriage, was first married to Sophie, before separating from her and got married to Nuella Njibigbo. Nuella was a known famous Nollywood actress, and Sophie had accused her of snatching […]

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Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) 9th Nominees 2023 (Full list)

For Africa’s vibrant entertainment industry, it’s been a fantastic year so far. From movies and series, to documentaries and thumb-stopping social media content, our talent in West, East and Southern Africa has risen to the occasion both in front of camera and behind – and now, it’s time to give them their well-deserved accolades. Dr […]

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Is Soyinka, the god, unraveling?, By Festus Adedayo

Kongi, Nigeria’s Nobel Laureate, a deity before whom many Nigerians tether goats, sprinkle oil, pour libations and offer ekuru of appeasement, is going through ferment. It is a period comparable to that low moment which, the Yoruba say, when big misfortunes wrestle one down, smaller travails defecate into one’s mouth – Ti iya nla ba gbe’ni san’le, kekeke […]

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NURTW chieftain, 2 others allegedly gang rape female University student in Ekiti

Officers of Ekiti State Police Command have arrested a chieftain of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) for alleged gangrape of a female student of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education (BOUE), Ikere-Ekiti. Spokesperson of the command, Sunday Abutu, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday, April 13, 2023, said the suspect […]

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Nigerian Bishop arraigned for allegedly raping 2 church members, remanded in Kirikiri

Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, sitting at Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, on Monday, April 17, remanded a clergyman, Bishop Daniel Oluwafeyiropo, for allegedly raping two of his church members. Oluwafeyiropo, who is the founder of ‘I Reign Christian Ministry’, was remanded in Kirikiri correctional centre pending the fulfillment of his bail conditions. The suspect […]

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