The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), operating under the joint task force of Operation Hadin Kai, has carried out a precise air strike against terrorist positions in AbbagaJiri, Borno State, part of the Timbuktu Triangle. According to Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF’s Director of Public Relations, the operation targeted confirmed terrorist structures and logistics facilities, using

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Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has sparked controversy online after criticizing fans of Nigerian superstar Wizkid for comparing the singer to his late father, Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. Seun described such comparisons as disrespectful and misleading, warning that attempts to label Wizkid as the “new Fela” are an appropriation of Fela’s cultural and musical legacy. In

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Aloy Ejimakor, lawyer to the detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, says the legal circumstances in Kanu’s case are fundamentally different from those involving Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Ejimakor made the distinction on his X account while responding to public comparisons of the two situations. He noted that Maduro’s case is being

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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed heartfelt condolences to Nigerians affected by recent fire outbreaks, acknowledging the loss of lives and property across the country. In a message posted on his verified X account on Saturday, Obi assured victims that they are not alone, emphasizing that the nation stands with them during

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and ex-Anambra Governor Peter Obi were spotted together in Abuja on Saturday during a high-profile political gathering. The trio attended the Tambuwal Colloquium, themed “Leadership, Service and Statesmanship at 60,” held at the New Event Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel. The event celebrated the 60th

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The Lagos State Government has announced traffic adjustments ahead of the Lagos Gran Fondo “Eko 170” Cycling Race, set for Sunday, January 11, from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event, organized by Dynastar Sport and Education Foundation, will feature two main routes covering 70km and 170km, both starting and ending at Eko Atlantic. The

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While society constantly scrutinizes sugar daddies, the equally pervasive phenomenon of sugar mummies—older, affluent women financially supporting younger men—remains largely invisible. Operating quietly in corporate offices, gated estates, and charitable circles, these women leverage wealth to exert influence over men who often feel powerless to speak. In a culture where masculinity is linked to provision

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Navigating Lagos roads has become a gamble not just because of traffic or potholes, but due to a rising menace known as “Omotaku” — gangs of highway extortionists preying on stranded motorists. Derived from Yoruba, Omotaku refers to forceful extortion by any means. From Apapa to Satellite Town, Orile, and the Third Mainland Bridge, these

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Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sparked discussion by sharing a throwback video of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara kneeling before Wike. The video dates back to 2023, shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Fubara the winner of the Rivers State governorship

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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has announced plans to reconstruct the ECN Road, which links Udu and Ughelli South Local Government Areas, following persistent complaints about its deteriorating condition and the daily challenges faced by residents, commuters, and businesses. Speaking on Friday at Orhuwhorun in Udu LGA during the 50th and 19th memorial celebration

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