First face to appear on television in Africa, Anike Agbaje-Williams, dies

The very first face who made history to appear on television in Nigeria with the then Western Nigeria Television Station (WNTS), and by extension in the whole of Africa, Mrs. Anike Agbaje-Williams, has passed away. Mrs. Agbaje-Williams died on Wednesday 26th February 2025, at the age of 88. She passed on peacefully in Ibadan, Oyo […]

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Obasa presides over Lagos Assembly plenary, situation remains uncertain

Embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, presided over a plenary session on Thursday with only four lawmakers in attendance. The session took place after security operatives allegedly forced open the chamber doors, granting Obasa and his loyalists access. As of 3 pm, the plenary was ongoing, but over […]

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Joy Reid is leaving MSNBC as the network cancels her evening show

Joy Reid is leaving MSNBC, the network’s new president announced in a memo to staff on Monday, marking an end to the prime time show hosted by the progressive political analyst and broadcast news anchor. Reid’s namesake show, “The ReidOut,” has been a fixture of MSNBC’s evening programming since 2020. In the hourlong newscast, held on […]

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Nigeria needs men of integrity in INEC, who will rather resign than succumb to pressure to rig polls ―Jonathan

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said the nation was not getting accurate vote counts during elections due to the involvement of those he described as ‘ghost voters.’ He also said it is better and more honourable for the chairman and other officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission to resign rather than yield […]

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Nigerian govt demands investigation into Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal’s death in Uganda

Nigerian government has demanded a full autopsy and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the mysterious de@th of Nigerian footballer, Abubakar Lawal in Uganda. In a press release signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols Unit at the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), on Tuesday, the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. […]

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Dangote slashes petrol loading price by N65.00 per litre

In a statement, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, on Wednesday, announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly referred to as petrol, by N65.00. With this, the price will drop from N890 to N825 per litre, effective Thursday, February 27, 2025, a statement by the refinery stated. Dangote stated that this […]

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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan files defamation suit against Akpabio, claims N100.3bn damages

Nigerian Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Mrs. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has through her lawyer, Victor Giwa, filed a N100.3 billion defamation lawsuit against the Senate president, Godswill Akpabio. The suit was a consequence of the clash between Akpabio and the female Kogi lawmaker which occurred last week over the relocation of her seat in the […]

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Afenifere appoints Oba Olaitan as its new leader to replace Chief Adebanjo

In a communique issued at the end of a meeting of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere led by late Chief Ayo Adebanjo, held at the late leader’s residence in Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State on Tuesday, the group has announced its former deputy leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, as its new leader. The replacement came a few […]

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US excludes UK, others from visa-free entry for 2025

The United States, on Monday, released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme. The United Kingdom was excluded from the programme but remains eligible under specific conditions. The list also does not include any African countries, such as Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa. While most of the VWP list remains unchanged, […]

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Lagos DPP issues legal advice on those indicted for singer Mohbad’s death

A Magistrate Court sitting in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos State, has on Tuesday, acquitted popular musician, Abdulazeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, in relation to the death of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad. According to Channels TV, Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje, who read and implemented the legal advice issued by the Lagos State […]

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Southeast only wants referendum, not additional states ―IPOB maintains

In a press statement Monday, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has kicked against the proposed creation of additional states, adding that the South-East is only interested in referendum to determine their exit from Nigeria and not additional states. Spokesman for the pro-Biafran group, Emma Powerful, said the group is against the creation of new states […]

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Aiyedatiwa takes oath of office as Ondo State governor

Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been sworn in as the Governor of Ondo State, to begin his first full four-year term following the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu which occurred in December 2023. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday, administered by the state’s chief judge, Justice A. Olusegun Odunsola, at the Ondo State Sports Complex […]

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My grandfather, Abacha saved the life of a coward ―Raeese Abacha responds to IBB

Raeese Abacha, a grandchild of the late military dictator, Gen Sani Abacha has taken to X to respond to Ibrahim Babangida’s statement at his book launch that it was Abacha that annulled the June 12 1993 presidential election won by MKO Abiola. He wrote: “If the lifespans of these two consequential figures were reversed, this […]

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PDP rejects the south-south zonal congress

In a statement on Saturday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims that it conducted its South-South Zonal Congress, stating that a reported gathering in Calabar, Cross River State, was not an official event of the party. The statement further explained that the party had officially […]

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Tinubu authorises relocation of 29 of Nigerian custodial centres

President Bola Tinubu has authorised the relocation of 29 of the Nigerian correctional centres across the country as part of ongoing efforts to modernise the nation’s custodial facilities. Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, confirmed this development during the commissioning of 39 newly acquired vehicles and five bullet-resistant guard booths for the Nigerian Correctional […]

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Babangida regrets annulling June 12 1993 presidential election

Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday, expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, describing it the most difficult period of his life. Babangida said this at the official launch of his memoir, ‘A Journey in Service,’ in Abuja. He said, “Undoubtedly credible, free and fair elections were […]

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Abiola won June 12 1993 election ―Babangida finally admits

Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has finally admitted, 32 years after, that Chief Moshood Kasimawo Abiola (MKO) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) won the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Babangida, in his newly launched autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service,’ unveiled in Abuja, has revealed that the annulment of the election was […]

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Nigerians will one day reject bad behaviour from the political class ―Goodluck Jonathan

Former Nigerian president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has said that the tolerance of Nigerians fuels the bad behaviours of the political leaders. He stated that once Nigerians begin to demand and insist that the right thing be done, the political leaders will begin to do the right thing. Jonathan also strongly criticised the deployment of military personnel […]

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I am alive, please disregard death rumour ―Actor Dele Odule

Veteran Nigerian actor, Dele Odule has addressed the false stories and rumours circulating on social media about his death or alleged crime and arrest. In a video shared on Instagram, Odule expressed disappointment and frustration with the baseless stories. Odule specifically called out a blogger for sharing a photo of him with the caption “RIP”, […]

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