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Bauchi Approves Monthly Stipends for Imams and Pastors
The Bauchi State Government has approved the payment of monthly stipends to Islamic and Christian clerics across the state, in a move it says is aimed at supporting religious leaders…
Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Goes on Trial Over R@pe Charges
The son of Norway’s Crown Princess, Mette-Marit, has appeared in court to face multiple criminal charges, including allegations of rape, in a case described as the most serious scandal involving…
Van Persie Calls It ‘Heartbreaking’ After Son Suffers Suspected Career-Ending Injury in Europa League Clash
Feyenoord head coach Robin van Persie has expressed deep anguish after his 19-year-old son, Shaqueel van Persie, sustained a serious injury during the club’s 2–1 defeat to Real Betis in…
Police arrest couple for allegedly staging their own abduction and extorting ₦10m from relatives
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple, identified as Fred and Goodness, for allegedly staging their own abduction and extorting ₦10 million in ransom from their families and…
Rwanda Sues UK, Demands £100m following the cancellation of a controversial asylum agreement.
The Rwandan government has initiated international arbitration proceedings against the United Kingdom, seeking £100m in payments it claims are owed following the cancellation of a bilateral asylum agreement. Rwanda alleges…
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Iyabo Obasanjo has officially joined the APC in Ogun State
Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State. The development was confirmed on Wednesday by a former Chairman…
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Dumps NNPP, Officially Defects to APC
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a major political realignment in the state barely days after his resignation from the New…
Abba Yusuf aide Sunusi Kwankwaso resigns amid governor’s exit from NNPP
Sunusi Kwankwaso, a Special Adviser to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has resigned his appointment following reports that the governor has withdrawn from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).…
Atiku Reacts to Son’s Defection to APC, Says son’s Choice Is Personal
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the defection of his son, Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, popularly known as Abba,…
Atiku Abubakar’s Son Defects to APC, Declares Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election
Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring his support for…
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Home alone star, Comedy Legend Catherine O’Hara Passes Away at 71
Veteran Hollywood actress Catherine O’Hara, celebrated for her iconic roles in Home Alone and the award-winning television series Schitt’s Creek, has died at the age of 71. Her death was…
Celebrity Status Affected My Love Life — Iyanya Explains Why He’s Still Single at 39
Nigerian singer Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, popularly known as Iyanya, has opened up about the challenges his celebrity status has posed to his personal relationships, explaining why he remains single at…
IShowSpeed Granted Ghanaian Citizenship Following his Africa Tour
American YouTuber and global livestream star Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, has been granted Ghanaian citizenship following his month-long tour across Africa. The development was announced on…
Meta to Test Paid Subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp
Meta Platforms has announced plans to test paid subscription services across its major platforms—Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp—as it looks to introduce premium features while maintaining free access to core services.…
Mercy Johnson arrests Angela Okorie Over Cyberbullying Allegations
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has reportedly been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force over allegations of cyberbullying involving her colleague, Mercy Johnson. According to reports, Okorie was arrested…
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Police arrest couple for allegedly staging their own abduction and extorting ₦10m from relatives
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple, identified as Fred and Goodness, for allegedly staging their own abduction and extorting ₦10 million in ransom from their families and…
Ghana Arrests 53 Nigerians in Coordinated Cybercrime Raids Across Accra
Ghanaian security agencies have arrested 53 Nigerian nationals following a coordinated crackdown on suspected cybercrime operations across multiple communities in the Greater Accra Region. The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation…
US delivers military supplies to Nigeria to boost security operations
The United States has delivered a consignment of military supplies to Nigerian security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security operations across the country. The delivery was confirmed…
Indonesia bans Elon Musk’s X over risks linked to AI-generated pornographic images
Indonesia has become the first country to block access to Elon Musk’s social media platform X, citing concerns over the spread of non-consensual and pornographic images generated through its artificial…
Trump warns of further US strikes if alleged killings of Christians continue in Nigeria
United States President Donald Trump has warned that Washington could carry out further military strikes in Nigeria if what he described as the continued killing of Christians in the country…