The recent conferment of chieftaincy titles bearing the name “Yorubaland” has sparked intense debate among Yoruba leaders, with the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, asserting that only the Oyo throne has the authority to bestow such honours. Speaking at the installation of Senator Abdul-Aziz Yari as Obaloyin of Yorubaland and Seyi Tinubu as

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Afrobeats star Seun Kuti has claimed that a wealthy Nigerian family suffered the loss of both a loved one and a large sum of money after turning to faith-based healing for terminal cancer. In a viral video, Kuti recounted that the family sought spiritual intervention when doctors abroad reportedly declared the woman’s condition untreatable. The

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Controversial singer Portable has sparked fresh debate on social media after publicly criticizing Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo over her recent remarks praising single mothers. The controversy arose when Iyabo Ojo, affectionately known as “Queen Mother” by fans, commented that single mothers are thriving despite societal challenges. While many celebrated her message as empowering, Portable strongly

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The Delta State chapter of the Take It Back Movement (TIB) has strongly condemned what it describes as a growing pattern of police misconduct, unlawful detention, and selective enforcement of the law in the state. The condemnation follows protests in Sapele over allegations of police brutality and the operation of illegal police facilities. In a

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Portable’s former signee, Kolu, is mourning the loss of his girlfriend, announcing the news during Carter Efe’s Twitch livestream on December 23, 2025. Details surrounding her passing remain unclear. During the livestream, Carter Efe asked Kolu why he appeared tired, prompting him to reveal the tragic news. Shocked, Carter Efe inquired further, while Kolu shared

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Amnesty International has raised alarms over threats to the safety of two human rights defenders in Imo State, Nigeria, urging authorities to investigate and protect the activists. The global rights organization expressed deep concern for Okechukwu Nwanguma, Executive Director of the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), who has reportedly faced intimidation linked

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Political economist and public affairs analyst, Professor Pat Utomi, has expressed concern over the state of Nigeria’s road infrastructure after a trip from Lagos to Asaba took 15 hours, despite the absence of any vehicle breakdown. Utomi shared the experience late Monday on X (formerly Twitter), describing the journey as a stark illustration of infrastructure

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Gunmen suspected to be members of local militias have abducted 12 Muslim worshippers travelling to attend Maulud prayers in Gaji village, Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State. The abduction reportedly occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, at the Bunyun axis of Wase LGA. The victims were said to be travelling

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A former Assistant Director at Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), Dr. Ofodire Emeka, has accused senior ministry officials of deliberate obstruction, persecution, and administrative abuse following his sustained advocacy for reforms in Nigeria’s nuclear medicine sector. Dr. Emeka, a recipient of the 2011 NYSC President’s Honours Award who joined the FMOH in 2012 through

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The Lagos State Police Command has reportedly arrested Adenike Atanda, the wife of Sodeeq Atanda, a senior reporter with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), along with their nine-month-old baby. According to FIJ, the arrest occurred on Monday evening in the Owutu area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, after police officers tracked the family to their

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