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Politics

Omoyele Sowore Detained After Rejecting “Illegal” Bail Conditions

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, is currently being held at the Nigerian Police...

Sport

AFCON Draw Set for January 27 in Rabat Amidst Scheduling Challenges

The draw for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is slated for Monday, January 27, in Rabat, Morocco, where the tournament will also...

Politics

Nigeria’s Leap Towards Aviation Self-Sufficiency: Plans for Indigenous Aircraft Manufacturing

In a groundbreaking announcement, Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has revealed the Federal Government’s intention to establish an aircraft...

Politics

American Woman Feels Safer in Nigeria Than in Detroit, Sparks Online Debate

An American woman’s recent visit to Nigeria has ignited conversations across social media platforms after she shared her experience, contrasting life in Nigeria...

Sport

Ademola Lookman’s Spectacular Start to 2025 Highlights His Prowess in Serie A

After a remarkable 2024 campaign that earned him the prestigious African Player of the Year Award, Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has kickstarted 2025 with...

Politics

President Tinubu Congratulates Okonjo-Iweala, Adeola, and Adesina on UNILAG Honorary Degrees

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Mr. Fola Adeola, and Mr. Kola Adesina for being awarded honorary...

Entertainment

Wizkid Tops as Africa’s Biggest Spotify Earner with $1 Million Monthly

Nigerian music icon Ayodeji Balogun, widely recognized as Wizkid, has been named Africa’s highest earner on Spotify, according to recent data from Chart...

Politics

Nigeria Ranks 135th in Global Quality of Living Index, Reflecting Economic and Environmental Challenges

According to the latest Quality of Living Index by Global Citizen Solutions, Nigeria does not make the cut in the top rankings for...

Crime & conflict

President Tinubu Advocates for African Self-Development at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has voiced strong optimism about Africa’s capability for self-development, stating that the continent has all the resources needed...

Politics

Inmates at Umuahia Custodial Centre Triumph with NOUN Degrees

In a remarkable demonstration of the rehabilitative power of education, six inmates from the Umuahia Custodial Centre of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS)...