Rapper MI Abaga has revealed that his breakthrough came with his win at the 2008 Headies Awards, a moment that significantly boosted his career and solidified his place in the Nigerian music scene. Abaga, who won the ‘Best Rap Single’ award, recalled feeling overlooked on the red carpet, with people asking him to move aside

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has directed airlines to review their flight schedules during the Yuletide season to curb delays and cancellations. The agency has also initiated weekly stakeholder meetings to ensure a smooth and comfortable passenger experience between December and January. The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, made the disclosure

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Gaming brand iLOTBET demonstrated its commitment to community development over the weekend by hosting a vibrant Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) event in the Ifako-Ijaye area of Lagos. The event, held at the African Church Play Field (Mini Stadium) in Idiagbon, attracted over 300 residents and local government staff, combining sports, health awareness, and social engagement.

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The Wife of Nigeria’s President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday provided financial support to 250 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) across Oyo State, as part of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment Programme, commemorating this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Each beneficiary received ₦200,000 in business recapitalization grants, while Oyo State received an

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The Chairman of Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Muslim Wing), Sheikh Hashim Atere, has confirmed that the state’s batch of pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj will take off from the upgraded Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan. Speaking to journalists in Ibadan, Sheikh Atere cited the successful landing and takeoff of the wide-bodied aircraft that conveyed

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The Federal Government has announced significant progress in Nigeria’s water, energy, and irrigation sectors, detailing major gaps closed over the past two years. The update was presented on Wednesday in Abuja during a stakeholders’ engagement session. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, said the Ministry

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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Abuja’s leading entertainment hub, Blake Resort, Chief Akunedozi, has been honoured with the Entertainment Personality of the Year Award at the 9th edition of the African Giants Awards. The annual ceremony, organised by Black Giant Signature and hosted by its CEO, Okpe Lawrence Okpe, took place on

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Nigeria is set to welcome one of the world’s largest defence and security gatherings as it hosts the inaugural Africa International Defence Exhibition and Conference (AFRIDEX) next year. Organisers announced the development during a press briefing in Abuja. Scheduled for October 26–29, 2025, at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, the event is poised to reinforce Nigeria’s

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The Institute for Humanitarian and Disaster Management in Katsina has raised concerns over the increasing unemployment rate among fresh graduates completing the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. Registrar of the Institute, Ephraim Aiyada, made the observation while addressing newly inducted corps members at the NYSC orientation camp in Katsina. He lamented the persistent struggles

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Nigeria has taken major steps toward addressing its widening development financing gaps as senior government officials, development partners, private sector players, and civil society groups concluded a three-day retreat in Lagos focused on accelerating the implementation of the Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF). Held from November 24 to 26, 2025, the retreat was described as

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