Category: Nigeria news
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Funke Akindele Thanks Fans as ‘Behind The Scenes’ Shatters Box Office Records in Nigeria and UK
Filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele has expressed her gratitude to fans following the extraordinary success of her latest film, ‘Behind The Scenes’, which has set new box office milestones both in Nigeria and abroad. The movie earned over N200 million in Nigerian cinemas and £42,000 in the UK and Ireland during its opening weekend, marking
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Regina Daniels Speaks Out on Heartache of Separation from Children Amid Marital Strains
Actress Regina Daniels has opened up about the emotional toll of being separated from her children, Prince Munir and Prince Khalifa, as marital tensions with her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, continue. In a video that quickly went viral, Regina was seen presenting her children with gifts, including toys, clothes, and shoes, while they pleaded for
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Lagos APC Slams Kenneth Okonkwo Over ‘Tinubu Military Rule’ Claim
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned comments attributed to African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo, which suggested that President Bola Tinubu could “rule Nigeria with the military” following a Supreme Court ruling on the Rivers State emergency rule. Describing the remarks as “reckless and misleading,” APC emphasized that
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‘Stay Back, Build Your Country’ – Shehu Sani Reacts to US Visa Ban
Former lawmaker and Kaduna Central Senatorial District representative, Shehu Sani, has called on African leaders and citizens to focus on developing their own countries. Sani made the remarks on Wednesday via his verified X account, following a new US visa ban affecting several African nations. The United States, under President Donald Trump, recently issued a
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Why Buhari Was ‘Mai Gaskiya’ to Northerners – Ex-Presidential Spokesman Adesina
Former presidential media aide, Femi Adesina, has explained why the late President Muhammadu Buhari was affectionately called “Mai Gaskiya” (the honest one) by Northerners. Adesina highlighted Buhari’s unwavering integrity, noting that the former president never misappropriated public funds despite holding several high-profile offices throughout his career. The remarks were made in an article commemorating what
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Okoronkwo, Ogbodo Shine as Abia Boxing Championship Concludes
The Abia State Boxing Championship, “Enyimba 2025”, concluded with thrilling bouts as Zoe Chibuike Okoronkwo successfully defended his Feather Weight title by defeating Nwambeke Ndubuisi via technical knockout. In other matches, Israel Obinna Ogbodo triumphed over Udeh Chibuike, while Chinaza Ikechukwu Okoronkwo retained his Light Weight title, defeating Ede Emmanuel Peter by unanimous decision. Speaking
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INEC Chairman Seeks Senate Backing Ahead of 2027 Elections
Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), met with the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, to discuss his priorities for strengthening Nigeria’s electoral system ahead of the 2027 elections. The session marked his first formal engagement with the Committee since assuming office. Accompanied by National
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Suspected Cultists Kill Ondo Polytechnic Student
A 25-year-old Rufus Giwa Polytechnic student, Ayodele Peter, was brutally killed in what police believe was a cult-related attack in Opomulero, Owo, Ondo State. The incident occurred shortly after the young man had been grieving the recent loss of his mother. Investigations suggest the attack stemmed from a violent rivalry between cult groups operating within
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Nine Injured in Nasarawa Farmers-Herders Clash
At least nine people were injured on Monday following a violent confrontation between farmers and herders in Loko community, Nasarawa State. The clash reportedly occurred around noon on December 15 in Bakono village, triggered by a dispute over alleged damage to farmland owned by a man identified as Bako Usman. The disagreement quickly escalated into
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KAROTA Begins Staff Verification to Identify Ghost Employees
The Kano State Roads Traffic Agency (KAROTA) has launched a staff verification exercise to detect ghost employees and determine the actual workforce size. Key Points:
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