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  Seun Kuti has opened up about his childhood experiences, revealing how his late father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, steadfastly protected him from physical discipline in school. According to Seun, his father took proactive measures to ensure his safety, providing him ...

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained 10 officers from its Lagos Zonal Command over the alleged theft of missing operational items. The commission’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Oyewale ...

  The United States Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025 This is in honour of former President Jimmy Carter. The US Mission in Nigeria made the announcement in a post on ...

  Drake, the world-renowned Canadian hip-hop artist, has been named the “Biggest Rapper of the 21st Century” by Billboard. The “Hotline Bling” singer topped the list of the top 10 biggest rappers of the 21st century, recently published by the ...

  Dr. Echezona Obiagbaosogu, a former Catholic priest for 17 years, has announced his resignation from the priesthood to embrace African traditional religion. Obiagbaosogu, who currently teaches African Traditional Religion at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, shared the news after ...

  West Ham sacked manager Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him at the London Stadium The Hammers are 14th in the Premier League table, seven points ...

  Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani says telecom tariffs will soon increase but not by 100 percent. Rising from a stakeholders’ meeting with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) on Wednesday in Abuja, Tijani said consultations and engagements ...

  The Kano State High Court, presided over by Justice Nasir Saminu, has sentenced a man to de.ath by hanging for armed robbery, on Wednesday 7th January. The convict, one Abdurrahman Yakubu of Bele Local Government Area in Nassarawa State, ...

  Jessica Alba and her husband, Cash Warren, are reportedly separating after nearly 17 years of marriage, according to TMZ. The couple, who married in May 2008, share three children: daughters Honor, 16, and Haven, 13, and son Hayes, 7. ...

  Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels and her husband, Ned Nwoko, attended the inauguration of John Dramani Mahama as Ghana’s new President. But Ghanaians are however not pleased with the way the actress dressed, even though she was praised by Nigerians ...

  The Cross River State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mr. Abubakar Robert Ewa is de.ad. Ewa passed on Wednesday evening at the Arubah Specialist Hospital in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. As at the time of filing ...

  Paris Hilton is the latest celebrity to reportedly lose a home in the Pacific Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles. The heiress and entrepreneur’s beachfront house in Malibu has been burned down, TMZ reports, citing sources who told the outlet ...

  In a move that’s generating buzz in the music scene, Bethel Okechukwu, allegedly the brother of Nigerian socialite Chief Priest, has unveiled his latest song. This comes on the heels of Burna Boy gifting him $30,000, amidst their highly ...

  Reports suggest that Roberto Carlos has separated from his wife, Mariana Lucon, whom he married in June 2009. According to Estadio Deportivo, the divorce settlement is expected to be ‘complicated’ due to the 51-year-old’s wealth, which is valued at ...

  Mele Kyari, CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), marked his 60th birthday on January 8, 2025, with heartfelt reflections on his life and career. He expressed gratitude for his remarkable journey from an Almajiri (Tsangaya) pupil to ...

  Actress Ivie Okujaiye Egboh has taken to social media to express her frustration after some government officials criticized her attire during a visit to their office. Taking to her Instagram page, the actress recounted the encounter, revealing that she was ...

  The Delta State Police Command has arrested a young couple, identified as Princess and Prince, for orchestrating a fake kidnapping to extort N2,000,000 from the girl’s family. This was disclosed in a statement by the State Police Public Relations ...

  Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has gifted a new Benz SUV worth over N200 million to his right-hand man, Femmy. Femmy shared a clip of the luxurious ride on his Snapchat, expressing heartfelt gratitude with the caption: “Whoooppp thank you Big ...

  Veteran actress Rita Edochie has once again found herself at the center of a heated debate, this time due to a recent Instagram post in which she launched a verbal attack on Judy Austin, the second wife of her ...

  ALEBIOSU: IN LINE WITH OUR VISION, FIRSTBANK IS WELL-POSITIONED TO BREAK NEW GROUNDS IN 2025 AND BEYOND   As the foremost Nigerian bank, First Bank of Nigeria Limited no doubt has a history of curating products and services that ...

  VeryDarkMan has provided an update on the alleged theft of N180 million from NGO funds, revealing that N78 million has been recovered so far. He stated that efforts to retrieve the remaining funds are ongoing He disclosed that the ...

  Funke Akindele is celebrating a major milestone as her latest film breaks box office records. The movie has grossed N783 million in just two weeks, becoming the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2024. Online movie streaming services It has also ...

  Rema’s critically acclaimed album, HEIS, has taken the top spot as the most-streamed album on Boomplay in Nigeria for 2024. With an impressive 13 million streams since its release in July 2024, HEIS has cemented Rema’s status as a ...

  Kingsley Okonkwo, a respected clergyman, has offered a thought-provoking perspective on why “good people” often struggle to find compatible partners. According to Okonkwo, good individuals tend to be naive and lack the discernment to recognize and choose someone with ...

  DECEMBERISSAVYBE: FIRSTBANK SPONSORS ‘OUR DUKE HAS GONE MAD AGAIN STAGE PLAY’   First Bank of Nigeria Limited proudly sponsored a remarkable stage play titled ‘Our Duke Has Gone Mad Again: A Biting Satire.’ This captivating performance was masterfully directed ...