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Nigeria to Witness First Lunar Crescent of 2025 on Feb. 28 – NASRDA
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has announced that Nigeria is set to witness its first astronomical lunar crescent of the year on Feb. 28, 2025.
Dr.…
Portable Granted ₦2m Bail After Assaulting Ogun Town Planners
A Magistrate’s Court in Ogun State has granted controversial musician, Portable, bail in the sum of ₦2 million after he was accused of assaulting officials of the Ota Zonal Planning Office.…
Katsina Hisbah Bans Nightclubs, Cites Moral, Security Concerns
The Katsina State Hisbah Board has banned all nightclub activities across the state, citing Islamic principles, moral values, and security concerns.
Hisbah Commander-General,…
Ayra Starr wins ‘Best African Music Act’ in 16 Years at 2025 MOBO Awards
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr made history at the 2025 MOBO Awards in Newcastle, United Kingdom, securing two major wins: Best International Act and Best African Music Act.
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Lokoja varsity students threathen to block highway over truck killings
Protesting students of Federal University Lokoja (FUL) on Wednesday threatened to block the Abuja-Lagos Highway if the Federal Government failed to stop the incessant killing of their…
CDS speaks over visa denial by Canada
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military met all the requirements and passed through all the processes in respect of the recent visa application…
NERC Imposes Stiffer Fines for Meter Tampering, Bypass
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued an amended order introducing stricter financial penalties for electricity consumers found guilty of meter…
Trailer Crash Kills Six Kogi University Students, Driver
A tragic accident claimed the lives of six students from Federal University Lokoja (FUL) and their shuttle bus driver on Monday after a trailer rammed into their vehicle.…
Nathaniel Bassey Warns Followers Against ‘Unholy Obsession’
Nigerian gospel singer and pastor Nathaniel Bassey has cautioned his followers against turning their passion into an “unholy obsession,” emphasizing that faith is not measured by…
Woman Seeks Divorce Over Husband’s Alleged Murder Attempt
A businesswoman, Woye Ella, has asked an FCT Customary Court in Garki, Abuja, to dissolve her marriage, alleging that her husband attempted to set her on fire.
In her petition, Ella claimed…