Nigerian singer Kingsley Okonkwo, popularly known as Kcee, has declared himself a “Biafran,” emphasizing that every Igbo person belongs to the Biafra region. In an interview with Yanga 89.9 FM, Lagos, Kcee explained that Biafra is an ethnographical region, similar to Arewa in the north or Oduduwa in the southwest, and not a separatist identity.

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The Kano State Fire Service has reported three tragic incidents resulting in multiple deaths on Thursday, urging residents to avoid entering wells or taking risky actions during emergencies. According to the agency’s Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the first incident occurred at Badawa Layin Day by Day in Nassarawa Local Government Area following

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commented on the defection of 16 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, stating that they are free to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking to journalists on Friday, Wike said his camp will continue to work with lawmakers who remain loyal to

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The Federal Ministry of Finance has reaffirmed that governments at all levels are crucial in driving sustainable economic development, rejecting claims that economic growth should be left solely to the private sector. The Ministry emphasized that no country can build a strong, resilient economy without robust public institutions—a core responsibility of government. Dr. Armstrong Takang,

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The Oyo State Fire Service has successfully rescued a man who fell into a deep well in Ibadan, the state capital. The agency confirmed the incident in a statement released on Friday, signed by its Chairman, Hon. Maroof Akinwande. According to the statement, the victim, approximately 38 years old, was trapped in a well at

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Renowned economist and Chief Consultant at B. Adedipe Associates Limited, Professor Biodun Adedipe, has urged Lagos State to aggressively deepen wealth creation to build an inclusive, resilient, and globally competitive economy. Speaking at the Roundtable Discussion on Lagos Economic Outlook 2026, Adedipe emphasized that Lagos stands at a pivotal moment where deliberate policies, bold investments,

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Nollywood actress-turned-producer Nazo Ekezie, known for films such as Blinded (2021), Stuck with Us (2023), and Flawed (2019), has opened up about stepping back from acting at a time when her star was rising. In an exclusive conversation, she revealed that she has gone “underground” to focus on other projects, particularly her work as a producer.

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A photograph on the wall of the Emeribe family home in Festac Town tells a story of hope—Mrs. Chinwe Emeribe in her University of Lagos graduation gown, smiling with quiet pride. Today, that smile hangs in the air as a painful question, since she was kidnapped on November 9, 2025, along with five colleagues—teachers and

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Detty December is back, and this year, tickets for homecoming concerts are reaching unprecedented heights. Unlike mid-year shows often sponsored and affordable, the holiday lineup for top Afrobeats stars now comes with steep price tags. Ticket prices this season include: The surge has sparked debates online. Industry experts explain that higher prices reflect the growing

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The Osun State Government has confirmed that a baby delivered by a mentally-challenged mother in the Modakeke area is safe and healthy under government care. The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), an NGO focused on maternal, newborn, and child health, praised the swift intervention by the state authorities. During a visit to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry

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