Nigerian Catholic diocese suspends Nigerian Rev. Fr. over secret US wedding

Catholic Diocese of Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from priestly duties following his alleged marriage sealed in the United States of America. This was contained in a statement titled ‘Decree of Suspension’, dated Thursday, January 16, 2025, copies of which were made available to journalists in Warri on Sunday. […]

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Yoruba are Indeed a Race, By Akin Osuntokun

“Two thirds of people in Scotland identify only as Scottish, not British, according to new findings from the census” “1.8 million people identify as Welsh only (58% of the population) and 218,000 identify their national identity as Welsh-British (7% of the population”) I was reintroduced to the controversy over the origins, wherewithal and proprietary rights […]

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I won’t leave my marriage if my husband marries a second wife or cheats ―Nigerian woman says

Nigerian woman, Kate Chinagorom Eze, has said she won’t leave her husband if he takes another wife, cheats on her or gets a child outside their marriage. She made this known in a Facebook post while responding to people criticising her after she gushed about her beautiful marriage. See this comment: See her FB response […]

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To Keep Nigeria One is Onerous, By Simon Kolawole

How can I forget? On April 22, 1990, Major Gideon Orkar announced the overthrow of Gen Ibrahim Babangida’s military regime which he described in choice words as “dictatorial, corrupt, drug-baronish, deceitful”. In those days, every coup speech was welcomed with enthusiasm. Every new administration was seen as the dawn of a golden era. Orkar made […]

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Tiwa Savage flaunts her curves as she showers in the open (Video)

Nigerian star singer, songwriter and actress, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, known professionally as Tiwa Savage has once again become the talk of the town, courtesy of a sultry video that has left fans and followers buzzing. Tiwa, the talented songstress, currently on vacation and enjoying herself, took to her Instagram page to share snippets of her fun-filled […]

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Three Nigerians sentenced to various jail terms in the US over $2m fraud scheme

Three Nigerians have been sentenced to various jail terms in the U.S. for participating in an international mail and wire fraud scheme originating in Nigeria and frequently targeting elderly individuals. The United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark A. Totten announced the sentencing in a statement on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. According […]

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Sickle cell and eye problems, By Tola Dehinde

Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic blood disorder that affects millions worldwide, primarily individuals of African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian ancestry. The condition is characterised by the production of abnormal haemoglobin, which causes red blood cells to assume a sickle or crescent shape. These misshapen cells are less flexible and can obstruct blood flow, […]

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29-member caretaker committee warns Julius Abure to stop parading himself as Labour Party’s national chairman

In a statement issued in Abuja, the 29-member caretaker committee, established by Abia State Governor Alex Otti and the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, has warned Julius Abure to stop presenting himself as the party’s national chairman. The committee, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, declared that they remain in charge of the Labour […]

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Faithia Balogun celebrates as her son, Khalid graduates with First Class Hons from UNILAG

Beautiful Nigerian actress, Faithia Williams Balogun has taken to social media to celebrate her son Khalid, as he graduates from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) with First-class honours. Star actor, Saidi Balogun, who is the father of Khalid was also on hand to share in the joy of the success of their son. In a […]

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Singer Omawumi, husband celebrate 10th wedding anniversary (Video)

The beautiful Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Omawumi Megbele, known by her stage name Omawumi, and her husband, Tosin Yusuf, celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on Thursday. The 42-year-old songstress, Omawumi, took to her Instagram page to share beautiful video slide of herself, her husband and their children, with a heartfelt tribute that highlights their […]

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US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, effective in two days

The US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law that will ban TikTok in the United States, potentially denying the video-sharing app to 170 million users within two days. In a significant defeat for TikTok, the court ruled that the law does not violate free speech rights and that the US government had demonstrated legitimate […]

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Abure remains national chairman of Labour Party, Appeal Court rules

Nigeria’s Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja Nigeria, has ruled that Julius Abure remains the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a judgment of three member panel delivered on Friday by Justice Hamma Barka, upheld its earlier judgment, which recognises Abure as National Chairman. The court confirmed that this decision has not been […]

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That police officer in Okoya’s mansion, By Abimbola Adelakun

In response to the outcry over their manner of handling the sons of Nigerian billionaire Chief Razaq Okoya, Subomi and Wahab, over alleged naira abuse versus their priors, the EFCC finally issued a public invitation for those boys to appear at their office on Monday. Respectfully summoning those boys for an investigation was a far […]

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Nigeria’s House of Reps deputy Chief Whip dies

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has announced the death of its Deputy Whip, Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, representing the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. A statement on Wednesday in Abuja by the Reps spokesman, Akintunde Rotimi, said the Ogun State lawmaker died yesterday after a brief illness. Born on December 2, 1965, the late Onanuga […]

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Singer Portable defends reunion with queen Dami

Restless and controversial Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable or Dr. Zazu Zeh, has spoken out against online trolls who have been criticizing his reunion with ex-girlfriend queen Dami. Portable accused the trolls of trying to destroy his home, stating that they are the ones causing trouble. In a video […]

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Museveni’s economic manifesto, By Lekan Sote

A recent video footage projects Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni as a library with tomes of economic information that could turn the fortune of Africa around, if the leaders understand his thrust and have the spunk to wean the peripheral economies of their countries away from the tethers of the metropolitan economies and look inward for […]

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