80 militants surrender arms to Nigerian Army in Cross River
At least 80 militants operating in the Calabar creeks and Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State have voluntarily surrendered their arms and ammunition to the Nigerian Army. The exercise took place on Friday at the Atimbo Rear Area of Operation OKWOK, supervised by the 13 Brigade of the Army. The militants came from […]
Seun Kuti denies using Wizkid’s name for clout to revive career
Seun Kuti, the Nigerian Afrobeat musician, has denied reports claiming he used Wizkid’s name to gain publicity or revive his career. The son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti clarified that the rumours are completely false and misleading. In a recent interview, Seun explained that he values his musical legacy and works hard to maintain his […]
Zamfara APC debunks reports of Gov Lawal’s defection from PDP
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted claims that Governor Dauda Lawal is defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the APC. Party officials described the rumours as false and politically motivated. According to the APC, the governor remains a loyal member of the PDP, and there are […]
Why I prefer stylish women to rich ones – Rema
Nigerian Afrobeats star Divine Ikubor, widely known as Rema, has shared his thoughts on what he finds attractive in a woman. The award-winning singer opened up during a recent interview, giving fans a glimpse into his personal preferences beyond music and fame. Rema explained that he prefers a woman who is stylish and fashionable rather […]
Only invisible wall of justice can save Nigeria – Shehu tells Defence Minister Musa
Public affairs analyst Mahdi Shehu has criticised Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, over his renewed call for a physical wall along Nigeria’s borders to curb terrorism and cross-border crime. Shehu argued that building concrete walls is not the solution to Nigeria’s deep security challenges. Reacting in a post shared on X, Shehu said Nigeria […]
Taraba govt raises alarm over suspected fraudster allegedly impersonating state official
The Taraba State Government has raised an alarm over the activities of a suspected fraudster who is allegedly impersonating a senior state official to deceive unsuspecting members of the public. The government warned residents to be vigilant and avoid engaging with unknown individuals claiming to represent the state. According to the state government, the suspected […]
NGX rebounds with N30bn gain after SEC hikes capital requirements
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) rebounded with a gain of about N30 billion following a new policy move by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to increase capital requirements for market operators. The development helped restore confidence among investors after recent market fluctuations. Market analysts say the rebound reflects optimism that the new SEC policy will […]
AFCON 2025 sets new highest goals scoring record ever
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has officially set a new record as the highest goal-scoring edition in the history of the tournament. Fans across the continent have witnessed an exciting competition filled with attacking football, dramatic moments, and goals from almost every matchday. The record-breaking feat highlights the growing quality of African football, with […]
Nigeria still has remnants of military rule around – Varsity don
A university lecturer has said that Nigeria is still battling with traces of military rule, even though the country has practiced democracy for over two decades. According to the academic, many attitudes, institutions, and actions in governance still reflect military-era thinking rather than democratic values. The varsity don explained that excessive use of force, disregard […]
He plays with heart’ – Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan names his favourite striker
Ghana football legend Asamoah Gyan has named his favourite striker, praising the player for his passion, commitment, and fighting spirit on the pitch. According to the former Black Stars captain, the striker stands out not just for goals, but for the way he plays with heart and dedication. Gyan explained that what attracts him most […]