Rap superstar Nicki Minaj and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Michael Waltz, are set to speak at a United Nations event this week focusing on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The event, coordinated by political advisor Alex Bruesewitz, aims to highlight the growing global concern over religious violence in the West African

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Former Governor of Niger State, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has described the expulsion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his allies from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a necessary move to rid the party of internal challenges. Speaking after the PDP’s national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, Aliyu likened

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Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has warned that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) risks destabilisation due to the influx of defecting opposition governors and federal lawmakers. Speaking on Sunday night at the Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe Annual Award Lecture in Abuja, the Borno South Senator cautioned that many of the defectors “have no value to

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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Sani, has explained why the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, was absent from the party’s national convention held over the weekend in Oyo State. Fubara was among several PDP governors who did not attend the convention in Ibadan, alongside Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and

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A former member of the House of Representatives representing Jos South-East Constituency, Dachung Bagos, has said that the expulsion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and 10 others by the Umar Damagum-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) did not follow due process. Bagos made the remarks on Monday during an interview

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Popular singer D’banj has revisited the legendary Mo’Hits split, revealing that it was his partner, ace producer and music executive Don Jazzy, who suggested they go their separate ways. Don Jazzy had announced the Mo’Hits split in 2012, citing disagreements with D’banj as the reason. Speaking on the Mic On podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye,

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Singer Duncan Mighty has asserted that he and other artists from Port Harcourt laid the foundation for today’s Afrobeats sound. In a recent interview with Hip TV, Duncan Mighty highlighted that musicians from Port Harcourt, including himself, Timaya, Burna Boy, and Omah Lay, have significantly influenced Afrobeats, with the city’s unique slang and rhythms now

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The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has approved Akwa Ibom State to host the 2025 edition of the annual Judiciary Sports Competition, also known as the CJN Games. Receiving members of the National Sports Association for Judiciary in her Abuja chambers, Justice Kekere-Ekun urged participants to uphold discipline, cooperation, and sportsmanship,

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Islamic cleric Shaykh Habibullah Al-Ilory has called on Nigeria’s leaders to embrace justice, fairness, and equal treatment for all citizens, regardless of religion, tribe, or social status. He emphasized that Christians, Muslims, traditionalists, the rich, and the poor are all citizens, and anyone appointed to a position of authority carries the responsibility of serving them

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Parents of Nigerian students studying abroad on government scholarships blocked the entrance of the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja on Monday. The protesters are demanding the payment of outstanding allowances owed to their children. According to the parents, their children—beneficiaries of various bilateral education agreements and scholarship schemes—have not received stipends for 16 months,

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