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Newborn baby found abandoned inside carton in Benue community
A newborn baby girl has been rescued after she was allegedly abandoned inside a carton in Wuese village, Mbawar Council Ward of Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State. The baby, who was reportedly found wrapped in clothes and in critical condition, was discovered by a resident of the community, Mbakasev Yisa. The whereabouts of the baby’s mother remain unknown. The councillor representing Mbawar Council Ward, Gabriel Mbaukaan, who narrated the incident to journalists in Makurdi,…
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You’re raising embarrassing questions, Tinubu can travel anywhere – Abati tells Atiku
Former presidential aide and Arise Television’s The Morning Show anchor, Reuben Abati, has faulted the criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s three-week vacation in Europe by the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar. Abati said the Atiku camp was raising questions that were “embarrassing” and had not been properly researched. He spoke on Monday while reacting to concerns over Tinubu’s decision to embark on a three-week working vacation outside Nigeria. Atiku had,…
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Nigerians react as Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo launches marriage platform with N700,000 VIP package
Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo, founder of David’s Christian Centre and popular relationship coach, has sparked mixed reactions online following the launch of his faith-based matchmaking platform, “Mentor To Marry,” which offers membership packages ranging from N70,000 to N700,000 annually. According to information shared by the pastor, the platform is designed to connect Christian singles seeking intentional, marriage-focused relationships through mentoring, assessments and guided matchmaking. However, the pricing structure has generated widespread debate on social media, with…
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Tinubu’s Foreign Trips Cost N37.6bn in Three Years, GovSpend Analysis Finds
An analysis by GovSpend, a civic-tech platform created by BudgIT, has revealed that about N37.6 billion was spent on travel-related expenses for President Bola Tinubu between the second half of 2023 and April 2026. According to the analysis, spending stood at N9.18 billion in 2023, N25.26 billion in 2024, N2.7 billion in 2025 and N477.4 million between January and April 2026. The report said spending peaked in 2024, largely due to foreign exchange allocations and…
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“A Sitting President Should Have the Courage to Confront Questions About His Past” – Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has questioned President Bola Tinubu’s reported legal move to prevent the release of records concerning his past in a foreign court. In a statement shared on Monday, August 31, 2026, Obi said Nigerians deserve transparency on matters of legitimate public interest, particularly issues relating to the President’s educational records. He said: “It is profoundly embarrassing that we have reached a point where a sitting…
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I have nothing left to offer – Lionel Messi retires from international football
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football with Argentina after earning 207 caps for his country. Messi, who made his Argentina debut in 2005, leaves the national team as a 2022 FIFA World Cup winner and two-time Copa América champion. In a statement, he said: “It was a decision that hurt – and still hurts deep down – but I understand that the time has come. I swear to you that I always…
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‘Tinubu went to university without attending primary, secondary schools’ – Dino Melaye
Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has mocked President Bola Tinubu over his inability to produce his primary and secondary school certificates. Melaye said Tinubu was so intelligent that he attended university without primary and secondary school education. He spoke in Port Harcourt, Rivers State while urging the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, to start questioning such issues. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, recently published the information Tinubu submitted for the 2027 election, which did…
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2027: Do I look 80 – Atiku asks Nigerians, tackles age concerns
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed concerns about his age ahead of the 2027 presidential election, challenging critics to say whether he looks like someone approaching 80. Atiku spoke in an interview with BBC Hausa published on Friday while responding to concerns that his age could affect his ability to provide effective leadership if elected. The former vice president was asked whether his age could affect his ability to provide effective and…
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Everything happening to you is a result of my curses’ — Chichi to Phyna
Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Chichi, has reignited her long-running feud with fellow reality star, Phyna, accusing her of seeking attention amid the ongoing N15 million celebrity boxing deal controversy. Reacting to the drama, Chichi claimed she had moved on from their issues after the 2023 BBNaija reunion but alleged that Phyna keeps bringing her name into conversations. In a strongly-worded statement, she said: “I have moved on since the 2023 Big Brother reunion show ended,…
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Reverse Buhari’s discriminatory legacy against South-East – Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer to Tinubu
Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Friday called on President Bola Tinubu to reverse what he described as late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s legacy in the South-East. Ejimakor said Buhari’s administration practiced discriminatory law enforcement in the region. He made the call in response to Sunday Igboho’s launch of the Eru Ekun Security Network. Igboho, a Yoruba Nation activist and freedom fighter, had launched the security network to…
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Five killed as military vehicle crashes into Taraba market
Five traders were reportedly killed and several others injured when a military vehicle attached to the Forward Operating Base (FOB), Wukari, crashed into traders at Peva Market in Takum local government council of Taraba state. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday afternoon, throwing traders and residents of the community into mourning. Our reporter gathered that the military vehicle was escorting traders from Wukari to Takum to provide security along the route following recurring incidents of kidnapping and…
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I’ll control a man if I’m richer than him’ – Ayra Starr
Singer, Ayra Starr has shared her opinion on financial disparity in relationships, revealing that if she dates a man she is richer than, she would be controlling the person. Speaking in an episode of the Wahala podcast, the ‘Bloody Samaritan’ hitmaker said her man would still be expected to provide, even if she is richer than him. She added that she would not disclose her finances to him or let him know that she is wealthier. “If…
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