Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani says his administration’s inclusive leadership—built on fairness, justice, and equitable development—has inspired the wave of defections of opposition lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor made this known at a mega rally held at the Kafanchan Township Stadium, where Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, who represents Southern Kaduna, and

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Afrobeats star Yemi Alade has revealed the emotional challenges of fame, describing the entertainment industry as inherently isolating. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, she said that despite the glamour, many artists struggle with profound loneliness in silence. Alade emphasized that she refuses to let her personal life mirror the industry’s isolation, stating: “This industry

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Legal practitioner and public affairs analyst Jide Ologun has said that Nigeria’s rising political defections do not inherently threaten democracy, as long as leaders prioritize good governance. Ologun stressed that democracy is meaningful when governments protect lives, improve welfare, and deliver public services, rather than merely balancing partisan interests or political power. He argued that

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Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck (Tochukwu Ojogwu) has publicly denounced hip-hop veteran M.I Abaga, calling him a “fence-sitter,” a “short man devil,” and a “rat” in a series of posts on X. Odumodublvck claimed M.I remained neutral in the face of what he described as a blatant lie directed at him, prioritizing his public image over taking

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Former Governor Peter Obi has donated a total of ₦20 million to support education and healthcare initiatives in Anambra State. Obi contributed ₦5 million to the College of Nursing Sciences at the Diocesan Hospital, Amichi, for infrastructural development, and ₦15 million to St Felix Hospital, Nnewi, to enhance healthcare services. The Anglican Bishop of Amichi

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The Conference of Registered Voters in Nigeria (CRVN) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel, describing it as a transformative policy for the nation’s petroleum sector. In a statement, CRVN National President Dr. Ebikeme Edesiri said the measure is protective rather than punitive, aimed at:

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The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has intervened in the controversy over the 2025 staff promotion exercise at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), asserting that there was no victimisation or breach of federal character in the process. In a statement by Executive Director Blessing Akinlosotu, the Council urged aggrieved staff to use internal

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The Anambra State Government has denied circulating information asking residents to click on a link to access alleged campaign funds from Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial election. In a statement, the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefo, warned the public against engaging with such online schemes: “The Anambra State Government wishes

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Bokku Mart has issued a public apology after facing widespread criticism for a viral advertisement that many Nigerians deemed ethnically insensitive. The controversy arose when a female influencer, Defolah, featured in a promotional video on the supermarket’s social media page on Tuesday. In the clip, she used the phrase “Omo Igbo” in a manner viewers

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A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has praised former U.S. President Donald Trump for designating Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over persistent killings, human rights abuses, and the government’s failure to protect its citizens. In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, Frank described

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