Why doing body surgery if you still edit your photos thereafter? ―Actress Sonia Ogiri asks

Nigerian actress, Sonia Ogiri has dropped a shade for those who have gone under the knife for the right figure but still try to “readjust” their shape in photos. The actress in an Instagram post she shared, said she doesn’t understand how one will get her body done through surgery and still use apps and photoshop […]

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Nigeria’s IGP restrained by court from arresting Oba Elegushi

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP) was on Thursday July 15, barred by a Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) from arresting the Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom in Lagos Oba Shaheed Ademola Elegushi and two others. Justice Gafar Safari gave the ruling following a lawsuit filed by the monarch and two members of […]

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Doctor dies of COVID-19 in Nigeria

A  senior registrar in the department of anaesthesiology, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), has died of COVID-19 complications. UCTH’s association of resident doctors announced the death of Odii Stanley. A statement released by the group reads: “On behalf of the entire membership of ARD UCTH, I regret to bring to your notice the untimely demise […]

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On media regulation, Gbajabiamila just didn’t get it, By Abimbola Adelakun

Until Tuesday, there were two media-muzzling bills before the National Assembly: one is the Act to amend the Nigerian Press Council Act 1992, and the other is the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission Amendment Bill. Properly speaking, both should have been aptly re-labelled “Decree 4.” Sponsored by one Olusegun Odebunmi representing Surulere/Ogoluwa Federal Constituency of Oyo State, […]

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Billionaire businesswoman, Folorunso Alakija turns 70, says God is the reason why she glows always

Nigerian billionaire business woman and philanthropist, Apostle (Mrs) Folorunsho Alakija, is celebrating her 70th birthday celebration today, Thursday, July 15. Taking to her official social media accounts, the founder of Rose of Sharon Glorious Ministry International, who is happily married to Mr. Modupe Alakija for well over four decades, attributed her constant ‘glow’ to God. […]

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I’m the richest actor in Africa, I recently made N102m from acting ―Nigerian actor, Zubby Michael (Video)

Nigerian actor, Zubby Michael, has declared himself the richest actor in the Nigerian movie industry. The actor who made the claim during an interview on Broadway TV, said a check he conducted made him realize that he recently made N102m from acting. According to Zubby Michael, he now has to give out N10.2m to people […]

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Olympics: Nneka Ogwumike’s bid to play for Nigeria denied by FIBA after Team USA snub

Nigerian-American female basketballer, Nneka Ogwumike’s bid to play at the Olympics has again been denied. The Los Angeles Sparks was left off Team USA’s Olympic roster, a decision that has been described as arguably the biggest snub in Team USA’s history. Despite the snub, Ogwumike decided to join her sisters, Chiney and Erica, on Team […]

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The mischief of opposing power shift to the south, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Political manoeuvres are currently at an advanced stage as the political class position themselves for power through the 2023 election. The political crisis in the country is, however, so severe that Nigeria may not reach that fatidic date in one piece. The problem, as we know, is that politicians are the most focused people on […]

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Nigerian pastor charged to court for criminal diversion of N15m belonging to church

Nigerian pastor identified as Fred Adeola Omosebi has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice A.O Otaluka of the Federal High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja on an 11-count charge bordering on conspiracy, abuse of office and diversion of funds to the tune of N15,619,000. Omosebi who  is a Pastor of […]

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NBA and the need to lead in upholding the rule of law, By Babafemi A. Badejo

I had once expressed the view that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), an organisation I am a member of, needs to do more in the struggle against corruption in Nigeria. I had posited an inverse relationship between the rule of law and corruption and expressed the view that the NBA was not doing enough in fighting corruption. […]

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I received over 900 text messages in one day about tampering with electoral Bill ―Nigerian Senate President

Nigerian Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has stated that he received over 900 text messages in one day over allegations of tampering with the report of the Electoral Act. Lawan described those accusing the leaders of the National Assembly of removing electronic transmission of results from the report as mischievous and rabble-rousers. He stated this shortly […]

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Nigerian man dies two days after his wedding (Photos)

Nigerian man, Jamilu Abdulhamid has died in a motor accident two days after his wedding in Kano State, Nigeria. It was gathered that Abdulhamid and his wife, Saratu Abdul Salisu got married on Sunday, July 11, in Kano State. The newlywed were involved in a road accident that occurred along the Kaduna-Abuja highway on Tuesday, […]

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Three policemen, two others killed by gunmen in Anambra

Three policemen and two others have been killed by unknown gunmen in Eke-Agu community in Abatete, Idemili North Local government area of Anambra state. According to reports, the gunmen stormed the community in two highlander SUVs and one Sienna car on Tuesday night July 13, shooting sporadically while also setting three vehicles ablaze. The assailants […]

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APC, PDP: Two Parties, the Same Coin, By Onikepo Braithwaite

As the country plunges deeper into chaos, Nigerians are watching Politicians and the ruling class actively causing, partaking and fuelling anarchy in Nigeria. Defections to the APC I was extremely amused when I heard President Buhari’s comment that Zamfara Governor, Dr Bello Matawalle, defected to the APC (All Regressives Congress) because of their exemplary performance […]

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