A Nigerian mother has gone viral on social media for her heartfelt admiration of Afrobeats superstar Davido, describing him as disciplined, responsible, and hardworking. In a video shared online, the woman praised Davido for building his career independently despite coming from a wealthy background. She highlighted how he has upheld his family’s reputation while achieving

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Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Labour Party (LP) chieftain and 2023 vice-presidential candidate, expressed surprise that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar continues to seek the presidency in 2027, noting that Atiku has been pursuing the office since Baba-Ahmed’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) days. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Baba-Ahmed emphasized the need for

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The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) has earmarked N2.19 trillion under the Service-Wide Vote in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, a central fund designed to meet obligations spanning multiple ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). The allocation will cover critical areas including salary arrears, security operations, social welfare programs, health initiatives, and international commitments—especially obligations that cannot

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Film and tech curator Don Pedro Aganbi, recently elected as National Director of Policy and Implementation (DPI) for the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), says the guild is moving toward proactive governance, where policy execution, not rhetoric, will define its future. He spoke with SAM ANOKAM on the state of AGN, his priorities, and why

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched Nigeria House Davos, the country’s first official national pavilion at the World Economic Forum (WEF), ahead of the 56th Annual Meeting scheduled for January 19–23, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. The initiative positions Nigeria on the global stage, highlighting its economic reforms, investment readiness, institutional capacity, and cultural identity.

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has credited Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, with strengthening the party’s confidence across Nigeria. Prof. Festus Arunaye, national member of ADC’s Membership Revalidation, Mobilization, and Registration Committee (MRMRC), spoke during the inauguration of the 10-member Delta State committee on membership registration in Asaba. He said Obi brought

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Former Abia State governors, Senators Orji Uzor Kalu and Theodore Ahamefula Orji, alongside other political stakeholders, have officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term. The endorsement came during a meeting of political office holders from 1999–2027, known as Team 1999–2007, held at the Azikiwe residence of former Governor Orji in Umuahia, the

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Refuge Network International (RNI) has reinforced its commitment to supporting marginalised communities through a targeted outreach for small business owners along Victoria Island, Lagos. The initiative focused on the poor, homeless, and petty traders who rely on small-scale businesses for survival. According to Santabenny, Special Assistant for RNI West Africa, the program aimed to restore

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Hosts Morocco secured a spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals with a composed 2–0 victory over Cameroon in Friday’s quarter-final clash, keeping alive their dream of winning a first continental title in 50 years. Brahim Diaz continued his remarkable run, scoring for the fifth consecutive match to give the Atlas Lions the

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The Ekiti State House of Assembly has passed 31 bills in the last three years, marking a productive period for the Seventh Assembly. Speaker Adeoye Aribasoye said the Assembly recorded significant progress in lawmaking, oversight, and constituency representation, reflecting the lawmakers’ collective commitment to good governance. He assured residents that 2026 would bring more impactful

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