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Gabon suspends social media till further notice over harmful content and unrest.
Gabon’s media regulator has ordered the suspension of social media platforms across the country until further notice, citing concerns that online content is fueling conflict and social division. In a…
Kano Orders Closure of Entertainment Centres for Ramadan
The Kano State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all entertainment centres, including gala houses and Disc Jockey (DJ) operations, ahead of the Ramadan fasting period. Announced by the…
Minibus Drivers Protest in Lagos Over Ban, Commuters Stranded
Commercial minibus drivers, popularly known as Korokpe operators, staged protests in parts of Lagos on Wednesday following restrictions imposed on their operations by the Lagos State Government. The drivers said…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Testify in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify on Wednesday in a closely watched social media addiction trial in California, marking the first time he will address a…
BBNaija Star Neo Akpofure Threatens Legal Action Over Rape Allegation
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Neo Akpofure, has threatened legal action against a woman who accused him of sexual assault on social media. The allegation surfaced on Tuesday, February 17,…
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2027: Ex-CBN Deputy Governor Tunde Lemo Declares Interest in Ogun Governorship
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Tunde Lemo, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State. Lemo made his ambition known…
PDP Reduced to Two Members in Abia Assembly as Erondu Jr. Defects to APC
The lawmaker representing Obingwa-West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jr., has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress…
Atiku Urges INEC to Review 2027 Election Dates Over Clash with Ramadan
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconsider the scheduled dates for the 2027 general elections, citing a potential clash with the Islamic…
2027: Peter Obi Can’t Win Presidency With Sympathy Votes – Comedian DeeOne
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and comedian, DeeOne, has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying he cannot secure victory in the 2027 presidential election through “sympathy votes.”…
2027: Adopt Real-Time Results Upload or Face Protests, RNA Warns Senate
The Rescue Nigeria Alliance (RNA) has called on the Senate to restore mandatory real-time electronic transmission of polling unit results in the amended Electoral Act, warning that failure to do…
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BBNaija Star Neo Akpofure Threatens Legal Action Over Rape Allegation
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Neo Akpofure, has threatened legal action against a woman who accused him of sexual assault on social media. The allegation surfaced on Tuesday, February 17,…
Veteran Actor Tom Noonan, known for RoboCop 2 and Manhunter, d!es at 74.
Veteran American actor Tom Noonan, best known for his roles in RoboCop 2 and Last Action Hero, has d!ed at the age of 74. His death was confirmed on Wednesday…
Rapists Should Face Severe Punishment – Singer Simi Sparks Debate
Afrobeats singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has stirred widespread reactions on social media after calling for severe punishment for rapists. The singer made the comments in a post…
‘I’m Bigger Than Everybody’ – Portable Fires Back at Blacklisting Claims
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has reacted to allegations that he was blacklisted by top figures in the music industry. The claims were made by…
Why I Don’t Go to Church – Vector Tha Viper
Nigerian rapper Vector Tha Viper has explained why he does not attend church services, stating that he does not believe in church as a physical structure but as a personal…
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Testify in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify on Wednesday in a closely watched social media addiction trial in California, marking the first time he will address a…
Bank Staff Jailed Five Years Over N22m Fraud in Kano
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of a bank employee, Janet Theophilus Danjuma, for defrauding an investor of N22.35 million through a bogus investment scheme.…
Indian police rearrest a Nigerian man in Mangaluru over alleged drug peddling after been released on bail.
Police in Mangaluru, India, have arrested a 36-year-old Nigerian national for allegedly resuming drug trafficking activities after being released on bail in a previous narcotics case. The suspect, identified as…
Defence Headquarters to Deploy Special Forces to Kwara, Parts of Niger — CDS Gen. Olufemi Oluyede
The Defence Headquarters has announced plans to deploy a new Joint Special Task Force to Kwara State and parts of neighbouring Niger State as part of renewed efforts to curb…
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…