Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has become the first female African artist to earn a Diamond single in the United States. This is her collaborative hit with Future and Drake, ‘Wait For U,’ was recently certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of American, RIAA, for selling …
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Former Minister of Science and Technology, Professor Turner Isoun, has died at the age of 87, prompting tributes from Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, who described him as an outstanding scholar and statesman. Isoun, who served under former President Olusegun Obasanjo from 2000 to 2007, passed away in Abuja on …
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The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) on Friday inaugurated Mr Akinjide Orimolade as its 53rd President and Chairman of Council. Oriomolade, while speaking at his investiture in Lagos, pledged to deepen technology adoption, strengthen insurance awareness and commence the construction of its permanent secretariat. The new president said his …
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday awarded N140 million against the Sen. Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for filing a frivolous suit against Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and others. Justice Salim Ibrahim, in a judgment, also dismissed the leadership tussle …
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Nigeria booked their place at the 2026 African Volleyball Nations Cup after coming from a set down to beat Benin Republic 3-1 at the ongoing Zone 3 qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Friday, July 17. The Nigerians recovered from a difficult start to claim a 21-25, 25-21, 25-15, 25-20 victory and …
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The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State, Abubakar Malami, has named Musa Zagi as the party’s deputy governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The appointment was announced on Friday in a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary in the state, Engr. Abubakar Atiku …
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has coordinated the successful reception of 1,516 vulnerable Nigerians voluntarily repatriated from the Republic of South Africa between June 11 and July 15. The agency disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the exercise was coordinated by the Federal Government in collaboration with …
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Kano State Government says it will establish cottage industry and cottage enterprise hubs across strategic locations in the state to promote local production, accelerate industrialisation and create employment opportunities. The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday. According to the statement, Gov. Abba Yusuf announced …
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Victor Osimhen is now set to be named new Galatasaray captain following the departure of Mauro Icardi. Icardi left the Turkish Super Lig champions following the expiration of his contract. The Argentine’s departure was announced this week ending his four-year stint at the RAMS Park. The 33-year-old won four Turkish …
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Ubi Franklin, a Nigerian music executive, has revealed the worst decision he had ever made. Speaking in a recent video shared on his Instagram page, Ubi revealed that his worst decision is “having children with different women”. Expressing regret, he said, “I wish that some things that had happened in …
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