A coalition of Northern groups and institutions has raised concerns that 60 years after the death of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto, the North has yet to produce leaders of comparable vision or achievements. Bashir M. Dalhatu, representing the coalition, highlighted the region’s current struggles, noting: “We are dealing with unbearable governance costs,

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Two people lost their lives and several others were seriously injured in a road accident at the Osisioma axis of the Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt expressway, involving a packed truck and a white Toyota Sequoia. According to reports, the SUV collided with the truck, which was reportedly parked on the expressway, resulting in the instant death of

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Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has triggered widespread concern after posting a series of emotional messages online in which she revealed that she is battling severe personal and emotional distress. In a video shared on social media, the actress appeared visibly shaken as she broke down in tears, saying she was “not okay” and recounting a

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Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has secured two nominations at the 2026 MOBO Awards, competing in the Best African Music Act and Best International Act categories. Last year, she made history as the first African woman to win both awards simultaneously, and she faces tough competition again this year. The nominees, announced Thursday by the organisers,

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The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described Abubakar Atiku Abubakar’s decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and align with the APC as a serious blow to the political credibility of his father, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. APC Lagos spokesman Seye Oladejo reacted to the defection in a

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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba (Engr.) Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has denied claims that he consulted with Governor Seyi Makinde or endorsed the rotational chairmanship arrangement of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. The clarification follows Governor Makinde’s inauguration of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Arusa I, as chairman of the

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Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reacted to a public request from a 12-year-old girl, Mitchelle Anuoluwapo, who asked for a DNA test to confirm whether he is her father. Anuoluwapo shared an emotional Instagram post detailing the psychological toll of her unresolved paternity claim, explaining that she had endured bullying since

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Sixty years after the aborted January 15, 1966 coup, prominent Nigerians have reflected on its long-lasting impact on the country’s socio-economic and political trajectory, urging a swift return to true federalism and fiscal responsibility to restore national progress. The reflections came during the launch of Ayo Opadokun’s new book, The Gun Hegemony, at the Agip

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Mrs. Christiana Akingboye, widow of the late Bamidele Akingboye, former Ondo State SDP governorship aspirant, has described the final legal advice from the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) as a source of relief, ending months of suspicion and emotional strain following her husband’s death. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Mrs. Akingboye

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The Federal Ministry of Works has proposed spending over N500 million in 2026 on skills training, empowerment programs, and equipment supply across select states, including hairdressing, make-up artistry, soap making, grinding machines, motorcycles, mini-vans, and anti-drug abuse sensitisation. Details of the proposed expenditure appear in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, recently uploaded to the Budget Office

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