Adeleke Sympathizes With Iwo Residents, Vows Stronger Flood Prevention

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has commiserated with residents of Iwo over the devastating flood that followed hours of heavy rainfall in the town. The governor acknowledged the significant personal losses suffered by residents and pledged that his administration would intensify efforts to protect lives and property from future occurrences. In a statement by his […]

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NELFUND Seeks National Assembly Backing for Full Utilization of 25% Allocation Ahead of 2026 Development Levy

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has called on the National Assembly to support and collaborate in ensuring that its 25 percent allocation is fully realized and effectively deployed. The appeal comes ahead of the rollout of the new Development Levy, set to take effect on January 1, 2026. In a statement issued on Monday, […]

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Nigerian Army Troops Kill Notorious Bandit Commander Babangida Kachala in Kogi

Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation ACCORD III, in collaboration with Hybrid Forces, have eliminated another notorious bandit commander, Babangida Kachala, the second-in-command to gang leader Kachala Shuaibu, who operated within the Masalaci Boka and Ofere Forest areas of Kogi State. This success comes barely a week after the Army neutralised another […]

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Tinubu Supporters Push Back as Nepal-Inspired Protest Calls Spread Online

Some supporters of President Bola Tinubu have dismissed growing calls for nationwide protests against Nigeria’s political elite, warning that any attempt to replicate Nepal’s Gen Z-led uprising could plunge the country into chaos. The agitation follows a viral social media movement in Nepal, where anger over politicians’ lavish lifestyles spiraled into deadly unrest, the burning […]

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Nepal’s Grieving Families Demand Change After Deadly Anti-Corruption Protests

Families of those killed in Nepal’s anti-corruption demonstrations say they hope the sacrifices will not be in vain, as former chief justice Sushila Karki was sworn in Saturday as interim prime minister to lead a six-month transition to elections. Among the dead was 30-year-old Santosh Bishwakarma, one of at least 51 people killed during two […]

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Nigeria’s Guinness World Record Trailblazers: From Jollof Rice to Global Feats

After months of anticipation, Nigeria’s culinary star Hilda Baci set her sights on history Friday with an ambitious attempt to cook the world’s largest pot of jollof rice. Though Guinness World Records has yet to confirm the outcome, the spectacle reflects a growing trend in Nigeria—turning local passion and creativity into global recognition through extraordinary […]

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Nigeria Customs Appoints Comptroller Adebola Salawu as New Head of Lagos Industrial Area Command

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has appointed Comptroller Adebola Salawu as the new head of its Lagos Industrial Area Command. The announcement, made on the Service’s official X handle (@CustomsNG) on Saturday, confirmed that Salawu succeeds Comptroller Sarah Wadinda, who retired recently after years of dedicated service. A statement released on Monday by the Command’s […]

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Kanayo O. Kanayo Slams Nollywood’s “Face-Selling” Culture, Vows to Champion Real Talent

Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has voiced concern over what he calls a dangerous trend in the Nigerian film industry—prioritising “selling faces” over genuine acting skill, particularly in YouTube-driven productions. Kanayo, born Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, is one of Nollywood’s most revered pioneers, celebrated for his groundbreaking role in the 1992 classic Living in Bondage. […]

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