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Peter Obi congratulates Tems on Grammy win
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigerian singer Tems on her victory at the 67th annual Grammy Awards. Tems’ Love Me Jeje won the Best African Music Performance award on Sunday, beating Tomorrow (Yemi Alade), MMS (Asake & Wizkid), Sensational (Chris Brown featuring Davido & Lojay), and Higher (Burna Boy). In a statement shared via his X handle on Monday, Obi also praised other Nigerian artists who were nominated in various categories despite not securing wins. “I extend my hearty congratulations to our Nigerian Afrobeats star, Tems @temsbaby , who just secured her second Grammy Award…
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“He killed himself to avoid paying $1,900” Francis Van-Lare says his daughter’s partner who allegedly took his life to avoid paying $15k monthly for child support was a “dead beat dad”
Francis Van-Lare has remained steadfast in defending his daughter following the tragic passing of her former partner in the U.S. Dr. Ikenna Erinne, a Nigerian cardiologist based in the U.S., took his own life on Jan. 26. Reports circulating online suggested that his death was linked to losing a custody battle, being ordered to pay $15,000 per month in child support, and having his medical license revoked. However, Van-Lare has refuted these claims, stating that Dr. Erinne’s license was not revoked in any U.S. state.
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Nigerians defend corrupt Leaders yet complain about corruption – EFCC boss, Olukoyede
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has criticized the tendency of Nigerians to denounce corruption while simultaneously defending corrupt leaders when they face prosecution. He made this remark on Friday, January 31, while hosting officials from the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), led by Chris Olukolade, in Abuja. Olukoyede also highlighted his leadership approach, emphasizing that since assuming office, he has focused more on prevention rather than enforcement in tackling corruption. “Everybody is crying that Nigerians are corrupt, that the system is corrupt; that corruption is killing us and destroying our system. When we…
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Kano to spend N2.5bn on Mass weddings
The Kano State government has allocated N2.5 billion for quarterly mass weddings across its 44 local government areas in 2025. This was disclosed by Musa Shanono, the Commissioner for Planning and Budget, during a breakdown of the state’s 2025 budget, which was passed by the State House of Assembly on January 31. The mass weddings are part of the N91.32 billion budgeted for governance and service delivery, aimed at promoting social welfare, human rights, and sustainable growth. Other allocations include: N1 billion for Ramadan feeding N955 million for manpower and household surveys N1.049 billion for printing machines, water system repairs,…
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“Make I no go talk the one wey go make people remember my own, con dey drag my head” – Basketmouth speaks on why he won’t comment on 2Face’s divorce
Nigerian comedian Basketmouth has finally broken his silence on the ongoing marital drama between singer 2Face and his wife, Annie. 2Face announced their separation on Sunday evening, sparking widespread reactions, especially among celebrities. In a viral Instagram video on Saturday, Basketmouth addressed those questioning his silence, stating that he prefers to stay out of the conversation. Having faced public scrutiny during his own divorce in 2022, he emphasized that he does not want to be dragged into the controversy. “I have been receiving lots of emails and DMs from people asking me why I don’t want to get involved in…
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[Full list]UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw confirmed
The draw for this season’s UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs was conducted on Friday. Eight teams have secured direct qualification to the Round of 16 following the conclusion of the league phase. These teams include Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, and Aston Villa. While these clubs will resume their Champions League campaign in March, others still have additional matches to play. Teams that finished between 9th and 24th in the standings will compete in a two-legged play-off in February to secure their spot in the next round. FULL KNOCKOUT PHASE PLAY-OFF DRAW Brest vs…
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CBN policies prevented 42.81% inflation in 2024 – CBN Governor, Cardoso
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, stated that without the bank’s policy interventions, inflation in Nigeria could have surged to 42.81% by December 2024. Speaking at the 2025 Monetary Policy Forum, Cardoso highlighted key measures taken to stabilize the economy, including raising the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.50% and increasing the Cash Reserve Ratio to 50.00%. He also projected a significant rise in diaspora remittances, expected to reach N31.79 trillion, due to market reforms like unifying exchange rate windows, which boosted remittances via International Money Transfer Operators by 79.4%. The forum discussed major foreign…
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Pregnant woman who fought with spirit in her dream wakes up to find bloody handprint on her belly
Residents of Grand Cape Mount County in Liberia have been left in shock after a young pregnant woman recounted how she discovered a mysterious, bloody handprint on her stomach after slapping a spirit in her dream. Sharing her chilling experience in an interview with Liberian journalist Donso Sheriff on Thursday, the woman revealed that three nights ago, she had a terrifying dream in which an unknown woman attempted to take her unborn baby. In a desperate bid to protect herself, she struck the strange figure in the dream—only to wake up to a horrifying sight. “When I opened my eyes,…
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FG donates N30m to family of late Taiwo Akinkunmi, Nigerian flag designer
The Federal Government has donated N30 million to the family of the late Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of the Nigerian flag. Akinkunmi passed away on August 30, 2023, at 87, after a brief illness. He was laid to rest on September 6, 2024—one year after his death—following a prolonged wait for the state burial promised by the government. On Thursday, the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, alongside the Oyo State Director of the agency, Olukemi Afolayan, officially presented the N30 million cheque to Akinkunmi’s family at his residence in Elebu, Ibadan. Issa-Onilu stated that the donation…
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At this rate, they may soon imprison us all — Atiku blasts Tinubu’s govt over Sowore‘s arrest
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the Bola Tinubu administration over the prosecution of Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters. Sowore was arraigned by the police on Wednesday on a 16-count charge, including allegations of cybercrime. One of the charges accused him of referring to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, as an “illegal IG.” Atiku condemned Sowore’s prosecution, along with the arrest and detention of Prof. Usman Yusuf, former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), calling it a form of “systematic harassment and intimidation.” Yusuf was arrested by the Economic and Financial…
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I am a hardcore traditionalist – Yul Edochie says, abandons ministry
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has declared himself a “hardcore traditionalist.” This revelation has surprised many, given that the controversial actor launched his online church, The Salvation Ministry, last year. In a recent Instagram post, Edochie affirmed his commitment to the religion of his ancestors, strongly suggesting that he has embraced traditional beliefs. He argued that the fear of public opinion is driving Africans away from their indigenous religions. He wrote: “Because of fear of what people will say, Africans are running away from their powerful religion, their originality. Abomination! “I will never abandon the ways of my forefathers. It is…
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After Tinubu won, I was happy and returned to my village. It was my goal – Bisi Akande
Bisi Akande, former interim chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has revealed that he was the one who encouraged President Bola Tinubu to run for the presidency in 2023. Akande shared that after Tinubu won the presidency, he returned to his hometown in Ila, Osun State. During an interview with Edmund Obilo, Akande mentioned that Tinubu had expressed concern about his absence from Abuja. He explained that while he does visit Abuja occasionally, he doesn’t always get the chance to meet with Tinubu during those trips. Akande said: “My goal originally was for a Yoruba man to become president,…
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