My vote is definitely not for a Muslim/Muslim ticket ―Cardinal John Onaiyekan

Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Nigeria, His Eminence, Cardinal John Onaiyekan has shared his thoughts on the same faith presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress. Speaking at the 1st synod of the Catholic Diocese of Osogbo, held in Ede, Osun state on Wednesday October 5, Onaiyekan said the same faith ticket is a political […]

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68 Nigerian soldiers face court martial in Sokoto

The 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto, Nigeria, has arraigned 68 soldiers for various offenses before a general Court Martial sitting at Giginya Barrack in the state. Declaring the court martial open, the General Officer Commanding 8 Div, Major-General Uwem Bassey said the session was convened due to the urgent need of posting and […]

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Boom, App that can help send Money without a Bank App goes live in Nigeria

BOOM, THE NEW SOCIAL E-COMMERCE PLATFORM THAT ENABLES EVERYBODY TO BUY, SELL AND PAY FOR EVERYTHING ONLINE, WITHOUT A BANK ACCOUNT ANNOUNCES THAT ITS APP IS NOW LIVE AND AVAILABLE TO ALL NIGERIANS. Boom is on a mission to enable financial inclusion for all Nigerians by taking its e-commerce without banking solution to the masses. […]

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Women allegedly murdered by alleged serial killer medical doctor, identified (Photos)

Facebook user, Rahmheart Idris Rahmat has mourned one of the women who was allegedly murdered by the Chief Medical Director at Kaiama General Hospital, Kwara State, Nigeria, Dr Adio Adeyemi Adebowale. Reports say, the suspect described above, who hails from Offa LGA of Kwara State, was arrested for allegedly killing a cab driver, Emmanuel Yobo […]

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Nigerian lecturer welcomes his 19th child, marries 4th wife (Photos)

A Nigerian lecturer with Umar Bun Khattab College of Education, Tudun Nufawa in Kaduna State, Nigeria, has welcomed his 19th child and also married a fourth wife. Mohammed Sulaiman trended on social media after he shared photos of his three wives and 18 children during Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Sulaiman, who had said he won’t mind having more kids, took […]

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PDP members drag Party leadership before EFCC over alleged bribery

As some party members have dragged its leadership before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of misappropriation of funds, among others, there is no end in sight yet for the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Under the aegis of the Forum of PDP Candidates and Aspirants for 2023 Elections, the […]

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Nigerian govt registers two new University-based academic unions, presents certificates

Having formally registered the unions, the Nigerian government has hence presented certificates of the registration to two more academic unions of universities in Nigeria. The two new unions are the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA), and the Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA). “These associations will exist side by side with ASUU […]

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Of national honours, politics and value, By Reuben Abati

“For First Time, Buhari Excludes Ex-Senate President, Saraki, from National Honours”. This was how the ThisDay newspaper of October 3, 2022, reported the story of the 2022 National Honours ceremony scheduled for October 11 at the State House in Abuja. Other newspapers also wrote the story from the Saraki angle. Before the ThisDay report, the […]

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My husband suffered from PTSD for many years ―Aisha Buhari

The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, yesterday, disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari, unknown to many people, suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for many years, following his involvement in Nigeria’s civil war without rehabilitation, his overthrow as military head of state, and subsequent detention for 40 months without being charged with any offence. Aisha said […]

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Man shoots younger brother dead, testing potency of bullet-proof charm in Nigeria

Police operatives in Kwara state, on Sunday, October 2, were in search of one Abubakar Abubakar over the killing of his 12-year-old brother, Yusuf Abubakar, both sons of one Abubakar Abubakar a hunter in Dutse Gogo town via Kaiama. According to the police, preliminary investigation shows that the fatal incident happened while Abubakar was testing […]

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As Fr. Mbaka is removed from Adoration Ministry, his supporters attack the new priest and replacement (Video)

Members of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Nigeria, (AMEN) protested after Fr. Mbaka was removed from Adoration Ministry and sent to a monastery while another priest was brought to replace him. On Sunday,  October 2, Rev. Fr. Anthony Amadi was introduced as a replacement for Mbaka but members revolted and refused to accept any priest to replace Mbaka. […]

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After coup, Burkina Faso junta leader flees to Togo

Burkina Faso’s military junta leader, Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba resigned from his position and fled to Togo on Sunday October 2, two days after army officers announced his ouster in a coup that sparked internal unrest and international condemnation. Damiba’s departure was confirmed by two diplomats who spoke to The Associated Press (AP) on condition […]

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Why this year’s Independence Day celebration was different, By Azuka Onwuka

Every honest observer would confirm that the 2022 Independence Day celebration of Nigeria was different. In recent years, it was usually marked with a lack of warmth and excitement. In fact, many people would use it to express their anger and frustration against Nigeria, stating that there was nothing to celebrate about October 1 and […]

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Policeman who rejected $200,000 bribe honoured by ICPC

Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) on Tuesday honoured a Superintendent of Police, Daniel Amah, with the 2022 Public Service Integrity Award. Amah was honoured for rejecting the sum of $200,000 to drop a robbery case, and following up with investigations until the culprit was prosecuted. The award was part of […]

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Footballer slumps, dies on the pitch in Lagos

A yet-to-be identified man slumped and died while playing football at a Football Ground, in Lekki area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Spokesperson of the State Police Command (PPRO), SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the incident on Monday, October 3, said that officers from Maroko police division brought in the information on Friday. He added that […]

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Ladies searching for husbands attend church service in wedding gowns (Video)

Single Nigerian ladies in search of husbands recently attended a church service dressed in wedding gowns. The christian ladies attended the church service dressed in wedding attires as they prayed for their husbands to locate them. It is their belief that after the prayers, they would meet the man of their dreams. Watch below, a […]

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Toke Makinwa, Rita Dominic, Cee-C, Mercy Eke, other celebrities celebrate Independence Day in fashions (Photos)

Nigeria turned 62 years old on Saturday, October 1, and the anniversary was widely celebrated. Nigerian celebrities also came out in style to celebrate the nation’s Independence Day wearing outfits in green, white or both colours. Some of the celebrities include Toke Makinwa, Rita Dominic, Mercy Eke, Doyinsola David, Cee-C,  Inidima Okojie and Iyabo Ojo. […]

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Davido shares loved up video with Chioma (Video)

Superstar singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and Chioma’s love affairs seem to be going strong after the fueling rumor of reigniting their romance. The singer took to his Instastory page to share a loved-up video of him and Chioma, hours after revealing that they went to church together. Watch the video he […]

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Why is Bola Tinubu Hiding in London?, By Farooq A. Kperogi

Questions and concerns over Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s absence from the Nigerian public space, which has trended on Twitter for days on end, are not misplaced or ill-willed gotcha maneuvers by political detractors. They are legitimate expressions of anxieties over the fitness of a man who has the most probable chance to be Nigeria’s president in […]

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