The families of three victims of the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Building fire at Balogun Market, Lagos, have invited the public to a Service of Songs and Requiem Mass to honour their loved ones. The deceased are Stephen Onyeka Omatu (Mr Classic), Casmir Nnabuike Omatu, and Collins Kenechukwu Omatu. The solemn ceremony is scheduled for

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Nigerian comedian Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has shared a painful relationship experience, revealing that he once gifted a lover a Range Rover only for the relationship to end shortly after. Speaking during a recent livestream with TikTok star Sandra Benede, Sabinus described love as “cruel” and expressed empathy for fellow influencer Peller,

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reaffirmed that former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, remains innocent until proven guilty by a competent court of law. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, EFCC Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwuajeren, emphasized that criminal prosecutions in Nigeria are a legal process that requires the

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The remains of Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who represented Nasarawa North, arrived in Nigeria on Monday from India, where he passed away last Wednesday. The acting National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prof. Sadiq Gombe, along with former presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo, ex-Governor Umaru Al-Makura, Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi—Chairman of the House Committee on Solid

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The political tension in Bekwarra Local Government Area, Cross River State, escalated on Monday as Governor Bassey Otu prepared to swear in Hon. Egbung Odama Egbung as the new Executive Chairman. Egbung, who had been serving as acting chairman, is set to take the oath of office today, January 5, 2026, following the removal of

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the schedule for Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 34 enlistment interviews for candidates who made the shortlist. The announcement, shared on Sunday via the Air Force’s official X account, marks the next stage in the DSSC 34/2025 recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates can view their names on the NAF

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The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has clarified that the new tax law introduced by President Bola Tinubu primarily benefits the poor. In an interview on Sunday with Arise Television, NRS Executive Chairman Zacchaeus Adedeji emphasized that the government is not imposing additional taxes. Instead, most of the exemptions under the new law favor low-income Nigerians.

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Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), shared a remarkable testimony of divine healing during his recent Holy Ghost Convention at Redemption Camp, Lagos. Preaching on the theme “Brand-New Beginning”, he emphasized God’s power to restore every aspect of life—physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Illustrating divine restoration, Adeboye referenced Biblical examples

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Motorists on the Kaduna–Abuja highway have faced severe delays, with many stranded for hours due to persistent traffic congestion. The problem, which has become especially acute during festive periods, continues to cause significant hardship for commuters. According to passengers, journeys that typically take about two and a half hours stretched to five to six hours

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Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic boat accident in Nguru Local Government Area, which claimed 25 lives. The incident also left 14 people missing and 13 rescued. The mishap occurred on Saturday, January 3, 2026, when a canoe carrying 52 passengers from Adiyani in Jigawa State to Garbi

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