Twitter celeb, Tunde (Tuneri) commits suicide, his girlfriend mourns (Tweets)

Girlfriend of Tunde, aka Tuneri, a Twitter celebrity, who friends say committed suicide yesterday, March 10, has taken to Twitter to mourn him. Tunde died just one day after complaining about money issues. His girlfriend, Adetola, narrated how the news was broken to her. She said she received a call and the caller was asking […]

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Nigeria, not the Niger, is the problem, By Abimbola Adelakun

On Monday, former Vice President, Namadi Sambo, met Nigeria’s President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) at State House, Abuja to be debriefed on his assignment as ECOWAS’ Head of Mission on the election in the Republic of Niger. Given an inconclusive first round in December, where none of the presidential candidates garnered above 50 per […]

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Alaafin Oyo marries newest wife, Olori Chioma Adeyemi (Photos)

Ikubabayeye, The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III has married a new wife amid reports of marital crisis rocking his palace in the last few months. According to reports, the monarch and Chioma, his 13th wife were spotted at the installation of Real Estate Giant, Chief Tomori Williams as the Aare Onikoyi of […]

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Buhari meets with National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (Photos)

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has received in audience the Nigeria’s National Council of Traditional Rulers (NCTRN) at the State House in Abuja on Thursday. This was disclosed by presidential aide, Buhari Sallau, who also shared photos from the meeting. “President @MBuhari receives in audience National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria in State House on […]

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Dialogue with terrorists, bandits portrays Nigerian govt as weak, incapable ―Monguno, NSA

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj-Gen. Babagana Monguno (retd.), says the regime of the President, Muhammadu Buhari, is not interested in negotiation with bandits, terrorists and other criminal elements terrorising the country. Speaking on Thursday at a State House Briefing in Aso Villa, Abuja, the NSA admits that, dialogue with insurgents paints the government as […]

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BBNaija star, Nengi showcases her new home in Lagos (Photos)

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) star, Rebecca Nengi Hampson known simply as Nengi took to his social media account to show off her new home in Lagos. The reality star wrote in her caption: “2021 just keeps getting better. With consistency, dedication, and hard work, I finally get to tick this off my checklist. Thank you Lord for […]

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A Matter of Life and Death, By Olusegun Adeniyi

Last night in Ilorin, Kwara State, I attended the posthumous 72nd birthday of Prof. Mary Ebun Modupe Kolawole and will be at the Wake Keep/Commendation service this evening. The late Professor of Literature and Women’s Studies and her husband, also a Professor but of Microbiology, were my guardians at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in […]

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Man builds house for widow, children who were living in a hut in Nigeria (Photos)

The CEO of Arnold and Associates, Arnold Ekweoba, on Sunday gifted a widow, Philomena Ubaka, and her children a two-bedroom bungalow furnished to taste. The Ubaka family had lived in a hut until providence brought hope to them about two years ago through a non-governmental organisation, Restore a Radiant Smile Foundation, which facilitated the new […]

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Forgive and fight for your marriages ―Divorced Kenyan gospel singer advises women

A Kenyan gospel artiste, Loise Kim has advised women in her country to not leave their husbands over infidelity. Taking to her Instagram, the divorced mother of two said it is unwise to leave a man over infidelity, adding that no man is better than the other. While pointing out that she is not in […]

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Ivorian Prime Minister, Hamed Bakayoko dies in Germany

Ivory Coast’s Prime Minister, Hamed Bakayoko, died Wednesday following cancer treatment in a German hospital, President Alassane Ouattara said in a statement. Bakayoko had turned 56 on Monday. Ouattara called Bakayoko “my son and close collaborater, torn from us too soon,” in a statement read on public television RTI. Bakayoko took over as prime minister […]

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Buhari’s daughter denies defrauding Nigerian Govt of N51bn, N2.5bn

Zahra Buhari-Indimi, one of the daughters of the President, Muhammadu Buhari, has said she did not defraud the Federal Government of Nigeria of N51bn, N2.5bn, or any amount. The President’s daughter stated this in a letter dated March 8, 2021. The letter was signed by her lawyer, Nasiru Aliyu SAN, and addressed to online news […]

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United States Congress passes $1.9trn Covid relief plan

United States Congress on Wednesday passed Joe Biden’s enormous economic relief package, delivering a resounding victory for the US president and a desperately needed injection of cash to millions of families and businesses enduring the coronavirus pandemic. The $1.9 trillion plan, which funds Covid-19 vaccines and sends stimulus checks of up to $1,400 to most […]

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When is a People’s Constitution?, By Kayode Komolafe

Former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar made a point on ARISE NEWS the other day that should not be ignored by the advocates of a fresh constitution for Nigeria. The 1999 Constitution has been fiercely criticised as an imposition by the military government of General Abubakar. The opinion of many respected critics is that […]

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‘Single is better than stupid’ ―Abby Zeus, Boob Movement Founder

Abby Zeus, who recently gave birth to a baby girl, has said it’s better to be single than be stupid. She shared a photo of herself in a sportswear after welcoming her child and wrote: “single is better than stupid.” In her caption, she added the hashtags single by choice and single mom power. https://www.instagram.com/p/CMO3agZLZEI/

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Over 100 miners kidnapped in Zamfara, 10 killed by kidnappers ―Emir of Anka

Emir of Anka in Zamfara State,  Attahiru Ahmad has disclosed that more than 100 miners operating between Anka and Maru LGAs in the state were abducted by bandits on March 2. The monarch who is also the Chairman of the state council of chiefs, said the incident took place when the state government focused on […]

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Gov El-Rufai calls for policing decentralization in Nigeria, says failure to defeat bandits have emboldened them

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai has stated that failure of security operatives to defeat bandits have emboldened them to develop a national footprint and endanger national cohesion. The governor said this at the presentation of the 2020 Annual Security Report on Wednesday March 10. He also disclosed that Governors in some states in the North-West […]

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Ehi Ogbebor shows her old apartment and her newly-built palatial home in Lagos (Photos)

Interior designer, Ehi Ogbebor, has shared a throwback photo of her old apartment before she built her palatial home in Lagos. Recall that Ehi gifted herself her mansion in June 2020 when she turned 35. She shared the photo of her old apartment alongside the new one and wrote: “TRUST THE PROCESS…. IT GETS BETTER…. […]

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Nigerian Labour Congress begins nationwide protest over minimum wage (Photos)

Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and te Trade Union Congress (TUC) have embarked on a nationwide protest following plans to amend the national minimum wage act. The protest ensued after a bill to remove the national minimum wage from exclusive list to Concurrent list passed second reading at the House of Representatives. The bill is […]

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Piers Morgan quits Good Morning Britain over his comments on Meghan Markle

Piers Morgan has left his role as a presenter on Good Morning Britain, ITV has announced. His exit comes after broadcasting regulator Ofcom launched an investigation after it received more than 41,000 complaints regarding comments made by the presenter following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey.   In a statement announcing Piers’ […]

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Rosy Meurer’s husband, Olakunle Churchill, gave her a 2021 Lexus LX 570 as a push present

Rosaline Ufuoma Meurer simply called Rosy Meurer revealed her husband gave her a push present after she gave birth to their son. The Nollywood actress and her husband Olakunle Churchill announced on Tuesday, March 9, that they have welcomed a son named King Churchill. As a push present, Churchill who is actress, Tonto Dike’s ex […]

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