Nollywood star Funke Akindele has set a new record as her film Behind the Scenes becomes the first Nigerian movie to surpass ₦2 billion at the box office. According to FilmOne, one of Nigeria’s leading film distributors, the movie generated ₦2,103,039,706 within just one month of its release. This achievement establishes Akindele as Africa’s most

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Nigerian comedian Princess has sparked online conversations after publicly appealing to popular pastors to assist her in finding a kind and responsible partner. In a video shared on her Instagram page, Princess directly mentioned church leaders including Pastor Bolaji, Pastor Philip Olumbakin, Pastor Jerry Eze, Apostle Selma, and Apostle Femi Lazarus, expressing her belief that

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A review of Nigeria’s 2026 budget shows that the National Cereals Research Institute plans to spend N1.1 billion on grinding machines, welding equipment, mobile carts, and vulcanising machines. The initiative is intended to empower youths and women in establishing small businesses in the Niger Delta states. The budget also allocates: In September 2025, a civic

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A review of Nigeria’s 2026 budget reveals that the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), headed by George Akume, plans to spend N496 million on the purchase of photocopier machines and office furniture. The budget specifies the “purchase of office equipment, including supply and installation of three heavy-duty photocopy machines

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The Chairman of Badagry Local Government Area, Babatunde Hunpe, has declared a seven-day mourning period following the death of His Royal Majesty, Aholu Menu Toyi I, the Akran of Badagry. The announcement was made with the approval of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. “With profound sorrow, I announce the passing of His Royal Majesty, De

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The Edo State Police Command has removed SP Nelson Igbinoba, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ekpoma Division, following an anti-kidnapping protest that turned violent in the administrative headquarters of Esan West Local Government Area. The protest, staged on Saturday, January 10, 2026, by local youths and students, initially began peacefully but escalated

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Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has described the ongoing political feud between Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike as spiritual in nature. In an interview with Arise Television, Fayose recalled a prophetic warning he gave during Fubara’s inauguration in 2023, advising him against engaging in conflict with Wike. He said

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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has granted a state pardon to seven convicts serving various jail terms, in continuation of his commitment to prison decongestion and restorative justice. The clemency coincides with the governor’s 61st birthday anniversary on Monday and follows an earlier New Year pardon of 77 inmates across the state’s correctional facilities.

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Wanted bandit leader Bello Turji and his armed men reportedly attacked villages in Sokoto State, forcing residents to abandon their homes. According to reports, Turji’s gang raided Tidibale village in Isa Local Government Area (LGA) on Sunday night. A security expert and journalist, Bakatsine (@DanKatsina50), posted on X that the attackers told villagers to leave

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Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (rtd), has called for a strengthened and well-equipped Nigeria Police Force capable of taking full responsibility for internal security, reducing the country’s reliance on the military for routine policing duties. Buratai made the remarks during the National Symposium/Lecture Series commemorating the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and

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