Toyin Lawani rebukes her eight-year-old son for pulling up her blouse, telling her to cover her boobs (Video)

A video of celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani, reprimanding her eight-year-old son, Tenor, for telling her to stop exposing her cleavage has sparked reactions on social media. Toyin, also known as Tiannah Empire, took to her official Instagram page to share a video of the exchange between her and her son. Apparently, Tenor was uncomfortable with […]

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Finland joins NATO in major blow to Russia

Finland joined the NATO military alliance Tuesday, dealing a major blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin with a historic realignment of Europe’s post-Cold War security landscape triggered by Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The Nordic country’s membership doubles Russia’s border with the world’s biggest security alliance. Finland had adopted neutrality after its defeat by the Soviets in World War […]

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Mixed metaphors: Rotting institutions, By Sonala Olumhense

Scenario One: Nigeria’s so-called secret police, the Department of State Services, on Wednesday announced that it had “identified some key players in the plot for an interim government in Nigeria.” “The Service considers the plot, being pursued by these entrenched interests, as not only an aberration but a mischievous way to set aside the constitution and undermine […]

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Why 2023 election is credible —Lai Mohammed

Nigerian Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd,), has delivered on his pledge to leave behind a legacy of free, fair and credible elections through the conduct of 2023 polls. Mohammed stated this in Washington DC during his official engagements with some international media organisations. […]

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British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua and sports presenter, Laura Woods flirt with each other on Live TV (Video)

British-Nigerian boxer and two-time unified heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua and IFL TV sports presenter, Laura Woods, flirted up a storm in a new interview. The heavyweight boxer secured another win on Saturday following his bout with American opponent Franklin, claiming the victory thanks to a unanimous decision from the judges. Following the win, Joshua was in […]

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Trump arraigned for criminal charges in New York

Donald Trump turned himself in Tuesday for a historic New York court hearing held amid tight security and a global media frenzy, as the Republican billionaire becomes the first American president in history to face criminal charges. In a spectacle playing out on live television — with rival protesters rallying outside — the hearing marks […]

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Ex-Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan bags peace award in Rwanda

Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has urged African leaders to seek to improve the lives of the citizens they serve as such a legacy of good works would speak for them after they leave office. Jonathan stated this in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, where he bagged the ‘African Democracy and Peace Icon Award’ at […]

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Encounter with a prophet, By Lasisi Olagunju

Like Nigeria’s multiple-award winning poet, Professor Niyi Osundare, I am also “farmer-born, peasant-bred.” Like him, I “encountered dawn in the enchanted corridors of the forest.” A powerful pastor once came to our village with drums and flutes. It was supposed to be a one-off visit but that first arrival was a harvest of blessings for […]

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Why death suddenly occurs during sex ―Expert

Medical expert has said that the risk of sudden death during sex is higher for individuals with existing heart conditions and individuals who engage in risky sexual activities. The expert also said certain drugs and alcohol could increase the risk of sudden death during sex. A medical practitioner and health advocate in the Cardiology Unit, […]

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Decide presidential election petitions before May 29 —Agbakoba tells courts

In a statement, former President of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba SAN, has urged the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal to conclude petitions on the February 25 presidential election before the inauguration of a new president on May 29. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, as winner […]

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Malaysia’s parliament takes steps to end death penalty

The lower house in Malaysia, on Monday, approved legal reforms to abolish the mandatory death penalty for some offences. The amendments which include murder and drug trafficking while 11 of them carry it as a mandatory punishment would be applicable to 34 offences currently punishable by death. Malaysia has had a moratorium on executions since […]

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INEC hires ex-NBA president, 8 other SANs to defend 2023 presidential election results

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has briefed nine Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) to defend the Commission’s declaration of the results of the February 25 presidential election. The legal team of the commission will be led by Abubakar Mahmoud SAN, former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) while other members will include Stephen […]

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My brother, Senator Dr Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, By Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

A tree is bent when it is still wet — African proverb Our family is very large and intensely political. Our father came from Mauritania to Nigeria in 1920 and died 1987. He was also passionate about sharing Islamic knowledge and rendering public service. Northern political and traditional establishments embraced, and trusted him to help […]

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Audio conversation between Obi and Bishop Oyedepo is fake ―Diran Onifade, Obi/Datti spokesperson says

Spokesperson of the Obi-Datti media office, Diran Onifade, has dismissed a purported audio recording of a telephone conversation ‘between the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, and the Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo,’ as a product of the endless forgeries the All Progressives Congress (APC) has a notoriety […]

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Some people spotted pushing a train at the Blue Line Rail in Marina, Lagos (Video)

A video showing some officials using their hands to manually ‘push a train’ on the recently commissioned Blue Line Rail in Marina, Lagos, Nigeria, has gone viral. Reports say the pushing came just a week after select citizens were invited for a test ride on the Blue Line Rail. After the video went viral, Twitter […]

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If you have miscarriage and bleeding, don’t follow this pastor’s advice ―Toolz says

Media personality, Mrs. Tolu Oniru-Demuren popularly known as Toolz, has revealed that Pastor (Mrs) Faith Oyedepo’s testimony about a reversed miscarriage made her “annoyed”. Pastor Faith, who is married to Bishop David Oyedepo, had gone on Twitter to reveal that she noticed she was bleeding while pregnant with her first son and when she told […]

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I’ve Lost Confidence in the Courts ―Agbakoba

Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has expressed his waning confidence in the Nigerian courts. Agbakoba blamed his discouragement on the recent judgments coming out of the courts, which according to him are baffling and unexpected from justices at that level. The senior lawyer who spoke as a guest […]

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2023 Nigerian elections not credible —Singer Davido

Nigerian star singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is of the opinion that the 2023 general elections in Nigeria were not credible. In a recent interview with 99.9 FM, the singer was asked about his overview of the just concluded general elections. Responding, he said: “I am happy that people were not really […]

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