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The Federal Government has stepped in to resolve the ongoing dispute between Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) over the Dangote Refinery project in Lagos. The controversy centers on the alleged ...

Media personality Toke Makinwa has criticised married celebrities who previously judged her. In a recent Instagram post, Makinwa addressed unnamed women who claim to be married but remain available to other men. She expressed her decision to show grace despite their ...

A forty-five-year-old man, Taiwo Ojo of Ojido Street, Ado Ekiti has been arrested by the police for allegedly having intercourse with his thirteen-year-old daughter. The suspect who is a council worker was arrested after a tip-off by some members of ...

The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly arrested Aliyu Sanusi, a young Nigerian in Sokoto State, for allegedly printing and distributing materials for the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest. The arrest was disclosed by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, who also demanded ...

  Nigerian musician Sauce Kid, also known as Sinzu, has spoken out against comedian Lasisi Elenu, accusing him of appropriating his stage name and character “Sinzu money” while he was in prison. In an Instagram live, Sauce Kid expressed his ...

Operatives of Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) have arrested 10 suspected illegal miners in Ogbomoso, Oyo State A statement by EFCC Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale claimed that the suspects were arrested with six ...

Actor Joseph Benjamin is celebrating his wedding anniversary with a heartfelt tribute to his wife. He shared their lovely photos and expressed his gratitude for her unwavering support and love. Despite his flaws and inadequacies, he noted that she has made ...

  British rapper Stefflon Don recently shared insights from her breakup with Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy, highlighting the importance of communication in relationships. In an interview with Dose of Society, she revealed that the experience taught her to express ...

A Max Air commercial flight carrying 113 passengers and 6 crew members faced a serious issue with its rear landing gear as it took off from Yola Airport. The Boeing 737-300 aircraft, registered as 5N-ADB, was scheduled to fly to ...

Nigerian individual, Babajide Isreal Adebanjo, has achieved a Guinness World Record for the longest duration of twerking, lasting 3 hours and 30 minutes. This feat was achieved in Lagos on January 14, 2024. Babajide aimed to push beyond his comfort ...

The Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) announced on Sunday that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the local council elections held on Saturday. Chairman Jossey Eze declared that the APC secured all 13 chairmanship seats and ...

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Fola David on achieving the Guinness World Record for the largest drawing ever made. The president took to his Instagram story to praise Dr. David’s remarkable achievement, stating: “Congratulations to Dr. Fola David for ...

  Tolulope Ekundayo, a 19-year-old Nigerian student, has garnered significant attention for graduating with First Class honors from Adeleke University. Her outstanding academic achievement has earned her widespread recognition and numerous awards. Tolulope Ekundayo’s accomplishment has generated considerable interest online, ...

Police in Ogun State have arrested Dada Taiwo, 35, for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend’s brother, Damilola Momoh, 34, with a broken bottle in Agbado, Ifo local government area. The incident occurred during an argument over a phone that Damilola had ...

Mr. Emmanuel Obasi has made public accusations against his ex-wife, Judy Austin, alleging that she has denied him access to their children for over a decade In a video shared on social media, he expressed his distress and concern for ...

  Media personality Israel DMW has expressed his joy and gratitude after receiving a 10-year UK visa. He shared the news on his Instagram story, thanking his employer, Davido, and the UK embassy for their support. Israel DMW’s post read: ...

Faithia Williams, a renowned entertainer, held a burial ceremony for her late father, which was attended by various industry colleagues and friends, including her former husband, Saidi Balogun. The event, held on July 21st, 2024, brought together numerous celebrities, such ...

The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has upheld the conviction of a Dane National, Peter Nielsen who was sentenced to d3ath in 2022 for k!lling his Nigerian wife, Zainab and their daughter, Petra. The appellate court dismissed the appeal filed ...

In the 2024 Top 1000 World Banks’ Rankings, released by The Banker Magazine, Zenith Bank Plc has maintained its leadership by Tier-1 capital for the fifteenth year in a row. According to the report published in the July 2024 edition ...

The CEO of Tesla and Space X, Elon Musk, has said he was “tricked” into granting permission for his child to undergo puberty blockers. Musk made the disclosure in a live interview with psychologist Jordan Peterson on X on Monday. ...

Israeli forces reportedly killed five Palestinians, including two women, during an early morning operation in a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday. The incident happened when Israeli troops entered the Tulkarem camp in the northern part of ...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a new Minimum Wage bill to the House of Representatives for them to review and pass into law. This bill aims to make the recently agreed N70,000 minimum wage legal. This wage was decided ...

Nigerian comedian Chibuike Josh Alfred, known as Josh2Funny, has shared his thoughts on the comedy and content creation industry in Nigeria. On the ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, he disagreed with the idea that there is no competition in the industry, ...

A ‘war veteran’ k!lled his mother before opening fire on elderly residents and staff at a nursing home in Croatia. The gunman killed at least five people, state media reported, in a rare instance of gun violence in the Balkan country. ...

Kenyan President William Ruto has urged an end to the ongoing protests, promising to protect the nation, life, property, and maintain peace and stability. He emphasized that democracy allows for resolving issues through peaceful means. Despite his administration’s concessions, including ...