Afrobeats sensation Oxlade has revealed that he abstains from smoking and hard drugs, crediting his lifestyle choices to his Christian upbringing and musical family background. The singer shared his insights during an interview with gospel artist Tim Godfrey. The “Ku Lo Sa” hitmaker explained that his early involvement in church choirs shaped both his character

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, has destroyed terrorist watercraft and neutralised several fighters during coordinated night airstrikes in the riverine areas of Kukawa Local Government Area, Borno State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported via X that the operations targeted insurgent hideouts along the Malimbe–Masaram Island axis and

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Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed his condolences to the Catholic Diocese of Warri following the passing of Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev. John Okeoghene Afareha, who died at the age of 78. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor described the late bishop as a revered servant

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Mrs. Eduma Essien, Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Ukana in Akwa Ibom State, has urged students to report any form of sexual pressure or harassment from lecturers to the school management or the Polytechnic’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Unit for prompt investigation and disciplinary action. Speaking at the institution’s 12th Orientation Exercise for newly admitted students on

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A violent attack in Gidan Sarki community, Tuge Ward, Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State, has left multiple residents dead and more than 20 people abducted, according to reports. The raid, carried out on Monday by armed groups locally referred to as bandits, also involved the theft of livestock and has forced entire communities

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Sarumi Samusudeen Babafemi, an associate of social media personality Ismail Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, over allegations of N206 million fraud. Babafemi, alongside three companies—606 Autos Limited, 606 Music Limited, and Splash Off Entertainment Limited—appeared before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja,

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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has sparked social media chatter after revealing that President Bola Tinubu is her next-door neighbour in Ikoyi, Lagos. In a recent interview with content creator Korty, the singer described her current home on Bourdillon Road as a “safe haven,” citing both its security and proximity to the President’s residence. Tiwa

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The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has honoured Master Warrant Officer Michael Etuwe, the former orderly to Nigeria’s late Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Mohammed, with a historic visit to his residence in Nasarawa State. The high-powered delegation was led by the Chairman of the Military Pensions Board, Air Vice Marshal Mikail Abdulraheem, and included

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Amnesty International has condemned what it described as the “incessant intimidation and harassment” of Pastor Kayode Olawoye, a cleric and civic advocate known for campaigning for improved road infrastructure in Ogun State. In a statement issued on Tuesday via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the global human rights organisation criticised Nigerian authorities, stating that

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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed March 25, 2026, to deliver its ruling on a motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking the final forfeiture of $13 million allegedly linked to Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, a company associated with businesswoman Aisha Achimugu. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned

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