Humphrey Nwosu: Unsung hero of Nigeria’s democracy, By Tonnie Iredia

The death a few days ago of Professor Humphrey Nwosu, the outstanding Nigerian who supervised the famous June 12, 1993 presidential election no doubt reminded many Nigerians of how best to organize an election. Although the winner of that election was never formally declared, everyone knew who it was and across the globe, the contest […]

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BBNaija’s Maria Chike, husband welcome second child (Photos)

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV show star, Maria Chike has welcomed her second child with her partner, Kelvin, receiving a flood of congratulations from fans. Maria announced the arrival of their bundle of joy on her Instagram page, sharing beautiful photos from a maternity shoot. She disclosed that they welcomed a baby girl, named […]

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Dissecting the Three Ps of Politics, By Simon Kolawole

Praise the Lord! President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed ministers and heads of departments and agencies to reduce the number of vehicles in their convoys to three and their security personnel to a maximum of five. This is to “reduce the cost of governance” (I prefer to call it “government’s running cost” because “governance” is […]

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Super Eagles awarded 3 points, $50k fine slammed on Libya

Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria three points and three goals in their abandoned matchday 4, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, which was scheduled to be held in Benina on 15 October. Its ruling on Saturday, which was signed by chairman Ousmane […]

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Building collapses in Abuja, 40 trapped under the rubble

At least 40 people have been trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed on Saturday in the Sabon Lugbe area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Sympathizers and emergency workers were there on-site, working to rescue those still caught beneath the debris. The building, reportedly under construction, collapsed in the early hours, […]

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NNPP sweeps 44 chairmen, 484 councillorship positions in Kano LG polls

Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Professor Lawan Sani Malumfashi, has announced that the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has won all 44 local government council chairmanships and all 484 councilorship seats in the state. He made this assertion on Saturday evening, stating that the results were based on announcements made at […]

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Nigerians will miss Tinubu after he is gone, By Farooq A. Kperogi

I fully anticipate that most Nigerians will figuratively call for my head after reading this headline. How could it be that a leader who has inflicted such profound and unrelenting hardship upon the populace, and who appears utterly disinclined to offer even the smallest relief, could ever be missed? (Tinubu’s wirepullers at the World Bank […]

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IMF denies asking Tinubu to remove fuel subsidy

International Monetary Fund (IMF) has denied playing any role in the removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria by the government of President Bola Tinubu. This development was made known at a press conference during the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington DC, United States. According to the IMF’s African Region Director, Abebe Selassie, […]

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Why I’m planning to move to Africa ―British actor, Idris Elba

British actor, Idris Elba, has told the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) that he will relocate to Africa within the next decade as part of his plans to support the continent’s movie industry. The 52-year-old star of the hit series, ‘The Wire’ is behind nascent projects to build a film studio on the Tanzanian islands of […]

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Former Chairman of National Electoral Commission, Prof Humphrey Nwosu dies

Former Chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC), Professor Humphrey Nwosu, has passed away. He reportedly died in a hospital in the United States, according to a reliable source. An official statement regarding his death is expected to be released soon. Nwosu, born on October 2, 1941, was appointed NEC Chairman by the then […]

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Apostle Suleman responds to Halima Abubakar’s apology

Nigerian televangelist and the senior pastor and general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman has gone on X to react after actress Halima Abubakar issued a public apology to him. The actress posted her apology letter on Instagram on Wednesday, October 23. See the letter below: Thereafter, Suleman, leader of the Omega Fire […]

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Nigerian actress, Halima Abubakar apologizes to Apostle Suleman

Nigerian star actress, Halima Abubakar has publicly apologized to Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries for defaming him and causing him pain through false allegations made on social media. The feud between the actress and the cleric began in 2022, following a mysterious illness that Abubakar claimed had afflicted her after an altercation with […]

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Singer Tiwa Savage’s ex-husband, Teebillz buries mother (Photos)

Singer Tiwa Savage’s ex-husband, media mogul, manager, and entertainer, Tunji Balogun, popularly known as Teebillz, has shared a photo from his mother’s burial ceremony. The talent manager lost his mother around June 2024, and was in Nigeria with his children this month to lay her to rest. Teebillz spoke about his grief, as he also […]

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Nigeria and the Challenge of Accountability, By Olusegun Adeniyi

(With the theme, ‘Enhancing Accountability: Limiting Vulnerabilities’, the Nigeria Accountability Summit 2024 continues today in Abuja. Below is my keynote speech at the opening session yesterday morning) I am aware that when you talk about accountability, people think you are referring to money. But accountability is much more than that. For me, nothing illustrates the real essence of accountability […]

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Gambling Their Future Away, By Olusegun Adeniyi

Members of my generation who lived or spent holidays in Lagos during the late seventies to the nineties remember men whose lives were ruined by gambling. These were people adept at “perming” numbers, even in their sleep, with the assurance they would hit the jackpot the next day. “Koraa dagun lose yi” (the promoter of the gambling house is in trouble this […]

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Tinubu sacks six Ministers, appoints new ones in Cabinet reshuffle

President Bola Tinubu has sacked six Ministers in a significant cabinet reshuffle, including Barr. Uju-Ken Ohanenye, Lola Ade-John, Prof. Tahir Mamman, Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, and Beta Edu, who had earlier been suspended from her role as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. Barr. Uju-Ken Ohanenye, served as the Minister […]

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Nigerian actress, Halima Abubakar demands apology, N3bn from AGN President for defamation

Nigerian star actress and entrepreneur, Halima Abubakar’s legal team may file a lawsuit against the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, following her suspension from the guild for allegedly propagating false information. Halima claimed that the AGN has accused her of orchestrating a smear campaign, leveling allegations against fellow actors and […]

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Uncle T-Pain: No Democracy without food, petrol and electricity, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) claims that, despite the hardship in Nigeria, he is delivering on “good governance.” Which was why he urged Nigerians to sacrifice today for a better tomorrow. Worse still, he believes that his economic reforms will “create a stronger, better foundation for future growth”, “cement democracy as our way of life”, […]

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