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I sing better than my brother Burna Boy – Nissi claims
Music artist Nissi has claimed that she is a better singer than her brother, the Grammy-winning singer, Burna Boy. Speaking in an interview with Cool FM, Nissi claimed that Burna Boy also agrees that she sings better than him. She, however, admitted that Burna Boy is by far the better rapper among them. “I am better than Burna Boy at singing and almost everything. He is only better than me at rapping. We both actually agreed on the fact that I was a better singer,” she said. Nissi launched her singing career in September 2016 with the release of her…
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Rufai slams Primate Ayodele for asking Tinubu to stop release of FBI documents
Arise News Anchor, Rufai Oseni has slammed the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, for asking President Bola Tinubu to stop the release of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, documents on his alleged drug trafficking case. Speaking during Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’ on Tuesday, Rufai questioned the role and morality of a religious leader who advises people to hide their past, especially in a national context. He expressed concern about the impact of President Tinubu’s action on Nigeria’s reputation, suggesting that Tinubu’s past legal issues could lead to derogatory comments about Nigeria. “Which kind of shepherd tells…
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Tinubu: Effort to secure Trump’s support for re-election has failed – US firm
United States-based policy advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has claimed that efforts by the Nigerian Presidency to secure the support of US President Donald Trump for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election have failed. Von Batten-Montague-York stated this in a post on its verified X handle on Tuesday. The firm also accused Tinubu’s special advisers of being unhappy with it over what it described as its role in undermining their reported $9 million lobbying campaign to win over President Trump. It reiterated its claim that President Tinubu’s planned meeting with Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations gathering would no…
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Nollywood Actress Atinuke Kareem Dies After Battle With Breast Cancer
Nigerian actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, popularly known as Atinuke Kareem, has died after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. The sad news was announced on Tuesday by Owolabi Ajasa, the Ogun State Governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN). Atinuke Kareem was known for her contributions to the Yoruba film industry. Her death has sparked grief among colleagues, fans and members of the Nigerian entertainment community. She is survived by her family and loved ones Owolabi in a statement shared on his Instagram page, wrote, “We sincerely appreciate everyone who contributed financially, offered prayers,…
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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, said Yisa immediately reported the discovery to the police. According to him, police officers who arrived at the scene documented the incident and directed that…
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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, in a statement on Sunday, criticised Tinubu’s absence from the country amid widespread hardship, describing it as a “disturbing vacuum of political leadership.” Responding to…
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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 many Nigerians questioning the cost of accessing a platform aimed at helping singles find life partners. Reacting on X, @gatsegwasiPhD wrote: “Don’t you see how…
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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 funding for the Presidential Air Fleet. Official travel records also show that Tinubu has spent about 261 days outside Nigeria, visiting at least 30 countries…
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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 President is asking a foreign court to withhold records concerning his past, particularly records relating to matters of legitimate public interest.” Obi argued that a…
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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 gave it my all – not just in these last few years when we won everything, but before that too; I always fought and left…
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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 not include details of the primary and secondary schools he attended. In the form, Tinubu only claimed to have attended a university, sparking mixed reactions…
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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 healthy leadership for four years if elected president. The interviewer noted that Atiku would be “almost or nearly 80 years old” by the time Nigerians…
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