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One of the two members of the estranged Psquare group, singer Paul Okoye also known as Rudeboy, has taken to social media to wish his ex-wife, Anita, a happy birthday. The ex-couple seem to be cordial following their divorce and Paul’s remarriage. Paul and Anita were together for 17 years and married for seven years […]
Continue ReadingVeteran Nigerian actor, Bimbo Manuel is of the opinion that no actor can purchase a Range Rover with the income they get paid to feature in any movie. Speaking as a guest on TVC, the 66-year-old actor opened up about the financial challenges faced by Nollywood male actors. He addressed the question of whether Nigerian […]
Continue ReadingFor Nigerians living abroad or traveling internationally for business, the reactions we encounter from people in other countries are unfortunately all too familiar. Beneath the polite smiles and occasional warm hospitality accorded us, a subtle but unmistakable skepticism that hint at deep-rooted biases against Nigerians remains. This deep-seated distrust stems from the virulence of the […]
Continue ReadingWhile Nigerians await full power restoration, the national grid has collapsed once again on Tuesday, marking the 10th such incident since January this year. Punch reported that, as of 11 am on Thursday, the 22 power plants were only able to generate 2,323 megawatts of electricity, with generation dropping to 0.00MW. The peak generation for […]
Continue ReadingNigeria is doddering on the edge of never-before-seen economic desolation, but President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s major preoccupation is not to bring ministration to a badly hurting nation but to prosecute harmless, impoverished, malnourished, and undernourished minors of northern Nigerian origin who, months ago, joined millions of Nigerians to protest for their right to a […]
Continue ReadingChairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has stated that Nigeria will not compel Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, to identify with her Nigerian heritage. Dabiri-Erewa disclosed that NIDCOM has reached out to Badenoch once or twice without receiving any response from her. “It […]
Continue ReadingBig Brother Naija (BBNaija) star, Nigerian lawyer and #BBNaijaAllStars housemate, Cynthia Nwadiora, popularly known as Cee-C, is a year older on Wednesday. The former reality TV show star, took to her Instagram page to share sensual photos displaying her curves. She captioned the photos: “Gratitude, Grace, Growth.” More photos: Photos: Cee-C, Instagram
Continue ReadingNigeria Police is not exactly new to public relations scandal, but last Friday’s episode, when it charged 32 severely malnourished boys before an Abuja Federal High Court for alleged offences including treason was probably its lowest moment in public esteem since March 1980. That was when policemen packed 70 suspects into a Black Maria truck, […]
Continue ReadingA young woman, 26-year-old Siphesihle Precious Twala, was brutally murdered by a gunman while breastfeeding her son in Geluksdal, Brakpan, South Africa. Advocacy group, Women For Change, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. According to the group, the incident happened on the 31 of October, 2024. “It is alleged that Siphesihle […]
Continue ReadingThe foregoing is far from being a rhetorical question. To be sure, it would be important to know if teams of election observers from Nigeria and other African countries have left for the United States to monitor the do-or die American elections. After all, if American civil society organisations could sponsor the observer teams to […]
Continue ReadingReality TV show star, Dorathy Bachor trended on X (formerly Twitter) after she released some new birthday photos. Fans and followers joined her to celebrate, pushing her to the top of the trending table. The former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality star took to Instagram and X to share the photo alongside a caption that […]
Continue ReadingActivist and now a Nigerian lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has commented on the United States presidential election result and that Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) can still help the losing Democratic Party to win. As results from the US presidential election are tilting towards Donald Trump winning, Adeyanju said the only body that can help […]
Continue ReadingI am delighted to announce here today that just three days ago, the African Development Bank board of directors approved $100 million for the establishment of the Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank for Nigeria.” — Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank for Africa, AIDB, Friday, October 18, 2024. All the people present at […]
Continue ReadingFormer US president, Donald Trump has again won the presidential election, media reported on Wednesday, defeating Kamala Harris in a stunning political comeback that is set to send shockwaves around the world. Trump’s election victory, following one of the most hostile campaigns in modern US history, was particularly remarkable given an unprecedented criminal conviction, a […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, has passed away. His death at the age of 56, was confirmed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday. Onanuga, in the statement titled, ‘Announcement of the Passing of Chief of Army Staff, […]
Continue ReadingAuthorities in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday announced plans to install surveillance cameras in government offices, the latest in a string of actions taken in response to a scandal involving a government official who allegedly recorded hundreds of sex videos. Baltasar Ebang Engonga, director of the country’s National Financial Investigation Agency, has been suspended and is […]
Continue ReadingChief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice John Oyewole Adeyeye, has passed away. He died at the age of 64. He passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at a tertiary hospital in Ekiti after a brief illness, according to sources close to the judiciary. Justice Adeyeye’s journey in the legal field spanned decades. Born in […]
Continue ReadingWahala no dey finish for Nigeria. Because President Bola Tinubu appointed an acting Chief of Army Staff last week, my northern friend sent me a WhatsApp message from Zaria: “It comes as a surprise as Oduduwa takes over the lead agencies of the critical safety sector: Army (military), Police (security), DSS (Intelligence), EFCC (anti-corruption).” My […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance Protesters. They were all arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on treasonable felony, intent to destabilize Nigeria, and inciting to mutiny by calling on the military to take over government from President Bola […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Court of Appeal, Abuja division, on Monday, overturned the conviction by the Umar Danladi Code of Conduct Tribunal, which found former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, guilty of false asset declaration. In a judgment, the appellate court discharged and acquitted Onnoghen from the conviction delivered against him by the Code of […]
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