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Metro

Gunmen Kill at Least 20 in Benue State Attack

Gunmen attacked Aondona village in the Gwer West area of Benue State, Nigeria, over the weekend, resulting in at least 20 fatalities. Local...

Politics

Southern Nigeria back resolution by 17 governors to ban open grazing

Members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives from the 17 southern states have unanimously endorsed the resolutions of the Southern Governors’ Forum, which include...

Entertainment

The Rise of Nollywood: Nigeria’s Global Influence in Film

Nollywood, Nigeria’s film industry, has experienced a remarkable transformation over the past few decades, evolving from modest beginnings into a global cinematic powerhouse....

Metro

Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotoso, rearrested in South Africa

Timothy Omotoso, a Nigerian televangelist and senior pastor of Jesus Dominion International Church in South Africa, has been re-arrested on immigration-related charges. This...

Politics

Art and Activism: Nigerian Artists Addressing Social Change

Nigerian artists have long utilized their creative platforms to address social issues, blending art with activism to inspire change. In recent years, this...

Entertainment

Peter Okoye Clarifies Identity After Namesake’s Arrest in Ghana for Fraud

Nigerian music star Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P of the former P-Square duo, has addressed confusion surrounding the arrest of a...

Metro

Gunmen Abduct Nigerian Immigration Officer Simon Agbo in Makurdi, Demand N20m Ransom

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers abducted Simon Agbo, an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), from his residence in Makurdi, Benue State,...

Crime & conflict

Taliban Arrests 14 for Playing Music in Takhar, Enforcing Strict Ban

Taliban authorities in northern Afghanistan arrested 14 individuals in Taloqan, the capital of Takhar province, for playing musical instruments and singing at a...

Politics

Fire Destroys Six Shops at Ibadan Police Barracks, Swift Response Limits Damage

In the early hours of Saturday, May 10, 2025, a fire erupted at the Police Barracks in Omolewa, Yemetu, Ibadan, engulfing six of...

Entertainment

Odumodublvck Addresses Misogyny Allegations, Highlights Support for Female Artists

Nigerian hip-hop artist Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, known as Odumodublvck, has firmly rejected accusations of misogyny stemming from controversial lyrics in his 2023 hit...