Comedian and actor Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has cautioned couples against publicizing private marital disputes on social media, warning that doing so could have long-term negative effects on children. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Monday, Basketmouth—who has publicly confirmed the end of his own marriage—stressed that while family challenges

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Veteran Nigerian actor Oyewole Olowomojuore, widely known as Baba Gebu, has passed away. The news of his death was confirmed on Wednesday by actor and filmmaker Kunle Afod, who announced the development on his verified Instagram page. According to Afod, the respected thespian died on Tuesday after a brief illness. In an emotional tribute, Afod

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Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has dismissed allegations that opposition figures once appealed to American officials to help unseat former President Goodluck Jonathan by citing claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria. Speaking at the National Conference of Editors in Abuja on Thursday, Amaechi—who later served as a key figure in the administration of

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The Director of Mobilisation for the Obidient Movement, Morris Monye, has resigned from his position, citing poor internal coordination, lack of support, and personal financial exhaustion. In a statement posted on his X handle on Thursday, Monye said the movement’s failure to meet its short-, medium-, and long-term goals—combined with its disappointing performance in the

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The cost of living across Africa has climbed sharply in 2025, driven by persistent inflation, weaker currencies, and rising housing and transportation expenses. Data gathered from multiple cost-of-living trackers, including Numbeo, shows that several African capitals and key commercial centres now rank among the continent’s most expensive places to live. 1. Harare, Zimbabwe Harare sits

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The Nigerian naira closed at an official NFEM (Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market) fixing of approximately ₦1,441.33 per US dollar on Friday, November 14, 2025—unchanged from the opening level earlier in the day. Parallel Market Rates In the parallel (black-market) segment, currency dealers quoted the U.S. dollar at around: Across major cities, black-market tracker averages ranged

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The Federal Government has strongly rejected allegations of religious persecution and genocide against Christians in Nigeria, insisting that such claims are false, misleading, and harmful to the country’s global image. The rebuttal follows comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently accused the Nigerian government of presiding over Christian genocide and threatened possible military intervention

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The controversy surrounding the recent confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer in Abuja has continued to generate reactions, with former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (retd.), and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, warning that disrespecting uniformed security personnel is equivalent to

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The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Akwa Ibom State Command, has confirmed that two awaiting-trial inmates at the Uyo Custodial Centre died following an electrical surge from a faulty transformer. Incident Details: Official Statements: Ongoing Initiatives:

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Actress Regina Daniels has responded to co-wife Laila Charani, who accused her of drug use, lesbian relationships, and being a danger to children in their household. Claims by Laila Charani: Regina Daniels’ Response: Regina’s statement combines defense of her character with subtle sarcasm, emphasizing that Laila’s claims lack credibility and appear orchestrated.

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