Sit-at-home directive complied with in Anambra and Abia states despite suspension by IPOB (Photos)

In spite of the suspension of the weekly Monday sit-at-home order declared by Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) over the detention of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, residents of Anambra and Abia states deserted their markets, offices and business areas on Monday, August 16. IPOB on Saturday announced the suspension of the sit-at-home order saying […]

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To enjoy life if you’re not rich, have more wives —Man with two wives says

Akpove Blessing, who rocked social media last week with his poster of his marrying two wives on Sunday, August 15, 2021, has said in the absence of riches, men should marry more wives to enjoy life. He made the assertion exclusively to Tribune Online on Sunday at Lagos-Igbide, Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, […]

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Why there is recent sharp depreciation of the Naira —CBN explains

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has explained why there is recent sharp depreciation of Naira against the United States Dollar. Responding to questions from members of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance during the 2022-2024 MTEF/FSP stakeholders interactive session on Monday August 16, CBN Deputy Governor, Corporate Services, Edward Adamu blamed the depreciation on COVID-19 pandemic, shortage […]

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The President Is Back, By Lasisi Olagunju

Twenty-four hours after paying an inter-infirmary visit to his co-Londoner, co-APC founder, comrade and power-sharer, President Muhammadu Buhari came back last week to meet his Nigeria as dying as he left it. Nigeria’s definition under him has remained sorrow, tears and blood. In his absence, unremitting mass murders continued casting very long shadows here and […]

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Buhari signs Petroleum Industry Bill into law

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has signed the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) 2021 into law. Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, made this known in a statement on Monday, titled: ‘President Buhari Signs Petroleum Industry Bill Into Law.’ The presidential spokesman said his principal signed the controversial bill into law while working from […]

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Nigeria’s House of Reps member passes away

A federal lawmaker representing Akure South/Akure North Federal Constituency in Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Mr Adedayo Omolafe, popularly known as “Expensive”, has passed away. Omolafe, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), died around 2am on Monday at his residence in Abuja. The Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Mr Kennedy Peretei, confirmed this to […]

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Kate Henshaw, Karen Koshoni, Oona Priddy and Chioma Udeh stun in 50 & Fabulous poses (Photos)

Accomplished Nigerian women, Kate Henshaw, Karen Koshoni, Chioma Udeh, and Oona Priddy graced the cover of Thisday style today August 15. The women were pulled together for the cover because they are all fifty and looking fabulous. Karen Koshoni is an interior designer, Chioma Udeh is the founder of AFRIFF, Kate Henshaw is a veteran […]

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As they pose for photos in the presidential palace, Taliban militants declare ‘Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’ (Photos)

The Taliban has declared the ‘Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’ after capturing the Air force, Army bases and the presidential palace of the country on Sunday, August 15. This comes as US, UK and Western nations hastily evacuate their citizens and diplomatic staff out of the country. This comes after Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani departed the […]

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BBNaija’s Arin, Princess, evicted from the house

Arinola Olowoporoku simply called Arin, the fifth female housemate to walk into Big Brother’s House has ended her journey on the show tonight, as she was evicted. Speaking with Ebuka, the host, Arin said that everything that happened from when she walked into the house has been positive. Also, thirty-year-old Princess Francis aka Princess, has […]

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Afghanistan president flees country as Taliban advances to Kabul

Afghanistan President, Ashraf Ghani has left the country as the Taliban prepare its last and final offensive into capital of Kabul. Government officials, one from former President Hamid Karzai’s office and another aide on the Afghan security council, told The Associated Press that Ghani departed the country on Sunday, August 15.   Ghani left along […]

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Bride’s car breaks down on the way to church on her wedding day, forced to beg by roadside for a ride (Photos)

A bride had to stand by the side of the road and beg for a free ride to her own wedding after her bridal car broke down 25 minutes from the church. Shenice Beirne, from Gloucester, England, said she was already running 20 minutes late on her journey to the church to wed her partner Sean […]

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Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (Omosexy) and her kids stun in new poses (Photos)

Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist and former model. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (Omosexy) shared lovely photos of herself and her children on her Instagram page looking beautiful in traditional attires. See more of the photos and posts below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, MFR (@realomosexy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSTt1o-Mc9D/  

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Nigerian man working for DoorDash shot and killed while delivering food in the US

A Nigerian man working as a delivery driver was shot dead while delivering food in Mitchellville, Maryland, United States. 48-year-old Noel Njoku, a DoorDash delivery driver, was killed on Thursday, August 12. The father-of-four was found shot multiple times in his car while delivering food to a customer via DoorDash. Prince George’s County Police said Njoku, […]

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35-year economic gains by Nigeria were wiped out in just 5 years —Lamido Sanusi

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the immediate past Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, said on Saturday that Nigeria had made zero progress in 40 years, that is, since 1981. Sanusi, who said this in Kaduna at a colloquium organised to mark his 60th birthday, maintained  that the government must make […]

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Dear God, Let Oil Price Fall to $44, By Simon Kolawole

If you think this is a satire, then you are taking life too seriously. It is time to start thinking about unusual solutions to Nigeria’s unusual problems. There is no use following the regular route to address our irregular situation. For instance, conventional wisdom says Nigeria needs higher oil prices to address its cyclical budgetary […]

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‘I’m the most prepared person to be president in 2023’ —Doyin Okupe

Former Presidential aide, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has stated that he is the most qualified candidate to become the next President of Nigeria in 2023. According to Okupe, he was the one former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida had in mind during his recent interview with Arise TV where he said he had already seen three […]

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BBNaija’s TBoss responds to follower who wanted to know her daughter’s father’s identity

Former housemate of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Reality Show, Tokunbo Idowu popularly called TBoss has reacted after a follower asked her to show her daughter’s father. The former reality star shared photos from her daughter’s second birthday celebration on Instagram. A follower commented on the post: “Can you show your daughter father pls she is […]

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