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Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has announced his decision to remain silent, for now, regarding the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In an interview with The NEWS magazine, commemorating his 90th birthday, Soyinka was asked when he would fulfill ...

Renowned Nigerian singer and songwriter, Davido, has been presented with a luxurious car gift from the General Manager of GAC Vehicles. A recent video shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) showcases Davido posing alongside the Managing Director of ...

Media personality Daniel Regha has spoken out in support of chef Hilda Baci, following unsubstantiated claims that she is romantically involved with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The controversy began when a popular blogger known as Gistlover published a list of ...

Mele Kyari, the group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has responded to allegations made by the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, regarding the establishment of a blending plant in Malta by some NNPC workers. In a ...

Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has addressed recent allegations regarding his personal life. A blogger had accused him of having multiple romantic relationships outside of his marriage, naming several individuals. Akpabio referenced a previous statement he made to Senator Natasha ...

Donald Trump revealed in a newly aired interview what President Biden told him shortly after the Republican presidential nominee survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. “He said, ‘You’re lucky you turned to the right,’” Trump, 78, told ...

  Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State chapter, Tony Okocha has alleged that former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant, Rotimi Amaechi has ceased to associate with the party. Okocha made the claim on Tuesday while speaking with ...

The BBC has announced it is to cut 500 jobs as it attempts to save £200 million to drive the “transformation” of the corporation. Chief operating adviser Leigh Tavaziva said it is making the changes to improve its premium video offering and ...

Tobi Amusan, world record holder and renowned athlete, has been chosen as Nigeria’s flagbearer for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony. This historic selection marks the first time in two decades that a track and field athlete has been ...

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has described the planned “EndBadGovernance” protest as politically motivated. The nationwide demonstration, scheduled for August 1, aims to address issues like corruption, insecurity, and other national challenges. According to PUNCH, Wike ...

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian youths to shelve the planned protest over the harsh economic conditions in the country, telling them that there is no need for the action since his government is willing to address their demands. He ...

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday, a day after acknowledging that the agency failed in its mission to prevent an assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Cheatle was facing bipartisan calls to step down after a 20-year-old gunman ...

Nollywood actress Awele Odita has called out her baby daddy, Koko Zaria, for accusing her of sleeping with his boss, MC Oluomo. She claimed that during an interview, Koko Zaria had alleged that the actress was having an affair with former NURTW chairman MC Oluomo. ...

  The Nigerian Senate has quickly approved the new minimum wage bill, moving it through all three required readings in less than an hour on Tuesday.   This bill, which was initially proposed by President Bola Tinubu, aims to increase ...

Popular Nigerian rapper Falz has shared his concerns about marriage, revealing his hesitations in a recent episode of the Unpack podcast. Falz, known for his candidness, expressed uncertainty about what an ideal marriage would entail for him, especially given his ...

Afrobeat artist, Davido recently shared a vintage photo of his late mother, Vero Adeleke, on his Instagram story. The photo, taken during her youth, showcases her beauty. Davido affectionately referred to his mother as a “baddie.” “My mother was a ...

Regina Daniels, a well-known actress, recently shared a post on her Snapchat page showcasing her new gold jewelry, along with the receipt, which totaled N9M. The post has garnered differing reactions from some Nigerians , as they criticize her for ...

Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson caused a stir online by displaying his impressive collection of perfumes. Using the microblogging platform X, the actor shared a photo of his extensive perfume collection, affectionately calling them his “babies.”. In a message accompanying the ...

Comedian Brain Jotter has responded to concerns that he profited from using Mike Ejeagha’s 1983 hit song “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo” in a recent dancing challenge. Brain Jotter clarified that he is not financially benefiting from the challenge, and that ...

Comedian Brain Jotter responded to concerns about his recent use of Mike Ejeagha’s 1983 hit song, “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” in a viral dancing challenge. The challenge, which gained popularity on social media, sparked discussions about copyright and financial gain. ...

TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc has announced that it has graduated 79 youths in its 2023 Skill Acquisition Programme batch in Koko, Delta State. According to a statement issued by TotalEnergies, the event marked a significant milestone in the company’s commitment ...

  Unilever Nigeria Plc has reported a 61 per cent increase in its profit after tax for the first half of 2024, reaching N4.4bn compared to N2.8bn in the same period last year. The growth was attributed to a revenue ...

  A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has called for an independent audit of why the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited capped its investment in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery at 7.2 per cent instead of the planned 20 per ...

The Federal Government has scheduled an emergency meeting for Wednesday (today) morning in response to a planned nationwide protest slated for August 1. This comes after President Bola Tinubu pleaded with the organisers to shelve the protests and give his ...

The five corps members abducted four days ago by 15 suspected gunmen in lfon community, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, have gained their freedom, after coughing out N5 million ransom They include three females and two male corps members. Recall ...