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Monday Okpebholo has been sworn in as the sixth civilian governor of Edo State since the creation of the state on August 27, 1991. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, November 12, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria, two months after the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the ticket in […]
Continue ReadingNigerian actress, Chioma Chijioke has welcomed a baby boy with her new partner. The beautiful actress shared the good news on her Instagram page on Monday evening. Chioma welcomed her bundle of joy a year and nine months after losing her ex-husband and filmmaker, Anosike, who slumped on a football pitch in Kuwait and passed […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Naira is forecasted to depreciate to N1,993 against one United States dollar ($1) by 2028, posing a significant challenge to Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry, particularly in importing essential medical devices, a new report by BMI, a Fitch Solutions subsidiary, has revealed. The report themed, “Weak Naira and Structural Challenges to Constrain Nigeria’s Medical Devices Market […]
Continue ReadingThe above was the question asked by Britons and the rest of the world in the afternoon of May 22, 2013. Close to the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, Southeast London, two young men of British-Nigerian descent, Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale, had attacked a 25-year-old British Army soldier, Fusilier Lee Rigby and killed him. […]
Continue ReadingThese countries maintain national security without a military – army, navy, or air force – through treaties and strategic diplomacy for external alliances. As the United States deepens its involvement in Ukraine by allowing military contractors to maintain and repair weapons, it is a timely reminder of how crucial military backing can be for nations […]
Continue ReadingA United States man, Anthony Nephew, shot himself, his wife, ex-partner, and two children after the November 5 election that brought President-elect Donald Trump into office. According to authorities who spoke to the New York Post on Sunday, the 46-year-old Minnesota father had expressed anger over Trump’s election. The shooter, aged 46, had a “pattern […]
Continue ReadingIt happened that the NCNC-controlled Ibadan District Council (IDC) under the chairmanship of Alhaji Adegoke Adelabu chose a Saturday, 7 January, 1956, to sit. The council took a decision at that meeting to suspend the salaries of the Olubadan, Oba I. B. Akinyele; Otun Olubadan, Chief Yesufu Kobiowu and the Balogun, Chief Salawu Aminu. Councillor […]
Continue ReadingNational Coordinator of the ‘Obidient Movement’ (NCOM), Yunusa Tanko, has affirmed the possibility of the Labour Party’s 2023 candidate, Peter Obi, becoming Nigeria’s president in 2027. Tanko also noted that electoral malpractice in the 2023 election denied Obi victory, adding that a “new Nigeria” is possible if the people elect the right leaders. He made […]
Continue ReadingOne of the numerous women in the alleged Equatorial Guinea sex scandal involving the country’s financial anti-crime chief, Baltasar Ebang Engonga, has reportedly committed suicide. The woman who is yet to be named took her life after seeing her trending video online, according to City Digest Kenya. A video shared by the publication shows the […]
Continue ReadingPlease let me know if drinking water early in the morning is a good idea. Nifemi (by SMS) Drinking water in the morning is very good for one’s health. Your body is 70% water, so it isn’t surprising that you need to drink water every single day to maintain a healthy body. Drinking water in […]
Continue ReadingChief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has acknowledged that few judges were giving the Nigerian judiciary a bad name, insisting that the country’s judiciary is blessed with upright and courageous judges. The Emir of Kano, His Royal Majesty Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, also asked the Nigerian judges especially justices of the Supreme Court […]
Continue ReadingThe late Archbishop Benson Idahosa was once asked to comment on the “proliferation of churches” in the country. His rhetorical response was as cynical as it was clinical: “Why are people not complaining about the proliferation of beer parlours?” This came to mind recently when the old debate about whether or not we should pray […]
Continue ReadingAn investigation has commenced into the alleged $3.3m romance fraud case involving the newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra state in Nigeria, Franklin Nwadialo, in the United States. The Anambra council chairman was recently arrested in Texas by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for allegedly running a $3.3m romance scam. […]
Continue ReadingGrammy Award-winning Afropop Nigerian music diva, songwriter, and record producer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has bagged three nominations in the 2025 Grammy Awards. With her three nominations, she joined this year’s top nominees list, with Beyoncé topping the charts with 11 nominations. The nominations released yesterday, also had other Nigerian nominees namely Burna […]
Continue ReadingI share some similarities with Comrade Jola Ogunlusi. Before 1996, we were both from the old Ondo state. I am from Idanre in Idanre local government of Ondo state, while he is from Esun Ekiti in Ikole local government Area of Ekiti state. Longevity runs in his family. His father died at the age of […]
Continue ReadingIn a heartfelt interview with Saturday Sun, veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva, wife of veteran actor, Sir Olu Jacobs, shared insights on the impact of persistent death rumors surrounding her husband and explained why she has consistently avoided sexually suggestive roles throughout her career. On Nollywood’s Cultural Identity: Silva believes that Nollywood is not losing […]
Continue ReadingCanada will no longer automatically grant 10-year multiple-entry visas to tourists, according to new guidelines issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. This decision marks a shift from the previous practice where eligible visitors were routinely issued long-term visas, permitting multiple entries over a decade. Under the revised rules, immigration officers now have discretion to […]
Continue ReadingOne of the identical twin-brother star singers of the now estranged PSquare group, Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rude Boy, has publicly accused his twin brother, Peter Okoye of stealing his song. The controversy began when Peter Okoye (Mr. P) announced the release of his new song, “WINNING,” on social media. He also gave a […]
Continue ReadingNollywood actor, Charles Okocha has taken to his Instagram page to announce the exciting news of his wedding date, coming just days after releasing his pre-wedding photos. “My best decision ever!” Okocha exclaimed, revealing that the wedding is scheduled for November 9. Okocha accompanied the announcement with a heartwarming video showcasing tender moments with his […]
Continue ReadingThe expression, “Here we go again,” ran across my mind as I processed the enthusiastic effusions of some Africans, especially the educated elite, over Kemi Badenoch’s election as the new leader of Britain’s Conservative Party. Questions, questions! What makes it impossible for some of us to develop the minimalistic ability for critical thinking despite our […]
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