South Africa’s Tshego Gaelae shatters barriers to be the first black to win Mrs. World pageant in 40 years (Photos)

Beautiful 33-year-old South African model, devoted mother, wife, labour relations manager, and lawyer, Tshego Gaelae, has been crowned the winner of the 40th Mrs. World pageant, held in Las Vegas, USA. This historic milestone marks her as the first black woman to clinch the title, thereby igniting a sense of pride and celebration among South Africans. […]

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These behaviours are gross, By Chukwuneta Oby

The first category of people whose conduct I find utterly off-putting are those who include their account details in their text messages requesting financial assistance. It is highly inconsiderate to impose such demands on anyone who hasn’t been entrusted with your money. This behaviour often comes from individuals who only remember your existence when they […]

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Seun Kuti says he will exit heaven if he sees any Nigerian politician there (Video)

Son of legendary Afrobeat musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti, and Grammy-nominated afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti, has said he will exit heaven if he dies and sees one single Nigerian politician there. Seun said it’s surprising that most Nigerian politicians want to make heaven despite being corrupt. The Afrobeat singer emphasised that if Nigerian politicians are allowed […]

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Nigerian govt donates money to the family of Nigeria’s flag designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi

Nigerian Government has donated the sum of N30 million to the family of renowned National Flag designer, late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, almost two years after his death. Director General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, accompanied by the Oyo State Director of the agency, Olukemi Afolayan, made the official presentation of the cheque on […]

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How I ended up marrying my childhood friend ―Nigerian lady shares sweet old time story (Photos)

A Nigerian Lady has shared the lovey story of how she ended up marrying her childhood friend. In a post shared on Tiktok, she stated that she and her husband attended the same lesson class owned by her husband’s mum nineteen years ago. Many years later, they found each other again, fell in love and […]

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The Alaafin (Know your history), By Akin Osuntokun

By a consensus of research opinions, Oduduwa arrived and founded the Ife monarchy not later than the 11th century. Afolayan (2004:33) said that ‘Oduduwa might have arrived in Yorubaland sometime around 1100 AD, and Oyebade (2004:53) said sometime around the 7th, 10th or 11th century AD) and Oranmiyan founded the Oyo monarchy in the 14th […]

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For $25m pandemic aid fraud, Nigerian man sentenced to 54 months imprisonment in US

The second of the two Nigerian men residing in Canada who defrauded pandemic aid programs of millions has been sentenced to 54 months in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in the U.S. Fatiu Ismaila Lawal, 46, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Tacoma, Washington on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. U.S. Attorney […]

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Omoyele Sowore granted N10m bail, joins ‘Egbetokun Must Go’ protesters (Photos)

Publisher of Sahara Reporters, activist and former Nigerian elections presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was on Thursday spotted among protesters at the front of the Federal High Court in Abuja, holding a banner that reads: “Egbetokun must go.” Justice Musa Suleiman Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja granted Sowore bail in the amount of […]

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US military helicopter, passenger plane collide and all passengers dead

A military helicopter and a passenger plane collided mid-air near Ronald Reagan National Airport, around Washington DC, United States, prompting a major emergency response and the suspension of all airport operations. Al Jazeera reports that the incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration. The aircraft involved were a […]

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Nigerian politicians are in power to steal, kill, maim, remain in office ―Rotimi Amaechi

Former governor of Rivers State and ex-Nigerian Minister of Transport, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has said that Nigerian politicians are in power to steal, kill, and remain in office. He made this remark at the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria held earlier this week, aimed at discussing pathways to good governance and political integrity […]

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Ooni’s face-saving intervention forgot the Supreme Court, By Abimbola Adelakun

The case between Dele Farotimi and Afe Babalola reached a climax when we were informed early on Monday morning that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, had intervened. Media reports indicated that the traditional ruler and a consortium of elders met Babalola the previous night. Even though the story was reported in multiple media […]

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US aid suspension: ‘Trump owes Africa nothing’ ―Uhuru Kenyatta, former Kenyan president

Former Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta, in a candid statement regarding the recent suspension of foreign aid to Africa by Donald Trump, has urged Africans to focus on self-reliance and use their resources wisely instead of depending on foreign assistance. Addressing the East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit, Kenyatta expressed his concern over the emotional […]

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I am in a relationship ―Davido’s babymama, Sophia Momodu says

Fashion mogul and Davido’s first babymama, Sophia Momodu, in a tantalizing teaser from the latest season of Real Housewives of Lagos, dishes on her current romantic endeavors, and it’s clear she’s not compromising on her high standards. Sophia, during a candid conversation with fellow cast member, Mariam Timmer, confidently confirms she’s not in loneliness, revealing […]

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Limits of the American King, By Chidi Amuta

Barely one week into his refurbished presidential tenure, America’s Donald Trump seems poised to set new precedents in the model of the Presidency as the pinnacle of America’s democracy. An elected president of a republic is strutting and pronouncing like an emperor. Ordinarily, an American king would be a freak oddity. But here comes Donald […]

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Nigerian govt gearing up for US impending deportation of 3,690 Nigerians

Nigerian government has assured Nigerians that it is prepared to receive its citizens who may be deported from the United States following President Donald Trump’s intensified crackdown on illegal immigrants. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has reported that a total of 3,690 Nigerians are among those listed for deportation. The document, titled: “Noncitizens […]

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Mexican man who voted for Trump devastated after his wife was deported

Mexican man who voted for Trump is devastated after Trump’s immigration enforcers stormed his house and bundled away his wife, driving her off to the airport for instant deportation back to Mexico. There is a growing trend in America whereby those who voted for Trump are realising his policies are going to hurt them. Some […]

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Court strikes out cybercrimes charge against Farotimi

Nigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday struck out the defamation charge filed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, against activist lawyer, Dele Farotimi, over alleged cybercrime. When the case was called, counsel for the complainant, Samson Osobu, informed the court that the prosecution had filed a notice of discontinuance. […]

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Two-storey building collapses in Lagos, many reportedly trapped

A two-storey building under construction has reportedly collapsed in the Ikota area of Ajah, Lagos State, Nigeria, resulting in the yet-to-be-determined number of deaths. The incident occurred at Mega Mall Estate, Mobile Road, Inikpa Villa, Ikota. National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the collapse, with the Lagos Office Coordinator, Ibrahim Farinloye, stating that the cause […]

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Super Eagles player, Moses Simon and wife welcome new baby, their third child (Photos)

Nigeria’s Super Eagles player, Moses Simon and his wife have welcomed a new baby, their third child The couple already have two daughters and the new baby boy is a welcome additional bundle of joy to their family. Moses shared the good news on his Instagram page. His post: View this post on Instagram A […]

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As Nigeria’s Supreme Court prepares for Rivers State proxy wars, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Depending on what view one takes of the matter, 10 February promises to be Proxy Wars Day at the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Abuja. On that day, a panel of five Justices of the Supreme Court will take arguments on seven appeals connected with the synthetic political crisis in Rivers State. The issues that the […]

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