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Funke Akindele Named Among World’s Most Influential Women in Film
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has earned a coveted spot on The Hollywood Reporter’s prestigious list of “Most Influential Women in International Film,” which celebrates 46…
JAMB Candidate’s Score Drops from 311 in 2024 to Shocking 148 in 2025
A startling decline in the JAMB score of a previously high-performing student has ignited conversations online about the credibility of the 2025 UTME results.
Education advocate, Alex…
Fire Truck Accident Claims Lives of Three Children of Former AUN Provost in Abuja
Tragedy struck in Abuja on Friday night, May 9, 2025, as three children of Professor Yusuf Attahir Baba, a former provost of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), lost their lives in a…
Tems Urges Global Audience to Explore Nigeria, Ghana Before Judging Africa
Grammy-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has called on the international community to visit African countries like Nigeria and Ghana before forming opinions about the…
VeryDarkMan Alleges EFCC Plans to Publish Mugshot With Money Laundering Charges
Social commentator and activist, VeryDarkMan, has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is preparing to release his mugshot with money laundering and tax evasion…
Mohbad’s Father Claims He Paid ₦16 Million for Second Autopsy
Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Mohbad, has claimed he paid ₦16 million to a pathologist for his son’s second autopsy. Speaking during a TikTok live session, Aloba stated, “With all…
FG Launches $500m Power-Irrigation Project to Boost Food, Energy Security
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Steering Committee for the $500 million Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project, a bold initiative aimed at bolstering national…
Nigeria to Host 35 Nations for Africa Day 2025, Spotlighting Unity, Trade &…
Nigeria is set to welcome delegates from over 35 countries for the 61st Africa Day celebration, scheduled to take place from May 24 to May 27 in Abuja.
The event, which marks the founding…
Iyabo Ojo Says She Was Unaware Spraying Foreign Currency Is Illegal
Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Iyabo Ojo, has said she was unaware that spraying money—including foreign currencies—at events is against the law.
In a statement posted to her Instagram…
3 Chinese Crew Rescued in Nigeria Weeks After Pirate Attack on Ghanaian Fishing…
Three Chinese crew members abducted by pirates during a violent attack on a Ghanaian fishing vessel in March have been rescued in Nigeria, according to the Ghana Police Service.…