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“If God wanted me to be Fela, I would have been Fela” – Femi Kuti opens up on breaking free from his father’s shadow
Afrobeat star Femi Kuti has reflected on the challenges of growing up as Fela Kuti’s son and how he carved out his own identity in music. Speaking on the Afropolitan podcast, he recalled the constant pressure from childhood to be like his father. At one point, he even lived and dressed like Fela, but eventually chose to break away and form his own band, a move that drew heavy criticism from fans and the press. Femi shared that a turning point came when he realized he could only succeed by being himself: “If God wanted me to be Fela, I…
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“If indeed the economy stabilises as you declared, then Nigerians must feel it in their daily lives” – Peter Obi tells President Tinubu
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his announcement that Nigeria has achieved its revenue target for the year. Tinubu, speaking on Tuesday, said the government had met its revenue projections and that ongoing reforms were stabilizing the economy. In response, Obi argued that true economic stability should reflect in the lives of ordinary Nigerians, stressing that the country should not still be resorting to borrowing if the economy is indeed on solid footing. In a post on X titled ‘What does Achieving Revenue Target mean to Nigerians?’, Obi wrote: “The President has announced…
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Police Spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi Removed from Office
The Nigeria Police Force has relieved its long-serving spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, of his role as Public Relations Officer at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. SaharaReporters reports that his deputy will assume the position as Adejobi is redeployed to the Delta State Command. Adejobi’s tenure, though notable for his visibility as the public face of the Force, was dogged by controversies ranging from allegations of shielding the police from accountability to personal scandals. Critics accused him of using his office to suppress dissent, act as a tool of political repression, and evade responsibility for misconduct. Despite these issues, Adejobi was elevated to…
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Nigeria Now Respected Globally – Tinubu says reforms yielding positive results
President Bola Tinubu says his administration’s bold economic reforms, aimed at restoring Nigeria to its enviable position, are yielding positive results and earning the country renewed respect globally. Speaking at the State House while receiving His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Oladunni Olaoye, Orumogege III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, alongside other royal fathers, the President noted that the economy is stabilizing and attracting international interest. In a statement on Wednesday, Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga quoted Tinubu as saying years of neglect, smuggling, fake records, corruption, and currency arbitrage had undermined Nigeria’s revenue and integrity, but recent reforms have halted the…
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I built everything from scratch, didn’t inherit my father’s wealth – Aliko Dangote
Nigerian billionaire and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has clarified that his fortune was not inherited from his father but built entirely from scratch. Speaking in a Bloomberg interview that resurfaced online on Tuesday, Dangote explained that although his father was “fairly wealthy” through business and politics, and counted among the richest men of his era, he made a conscious decision not to hold on to any inherited wealth. He revealed that whatever assets he did receive from his father were instead donated to charity. “One thing that I’m very, very proud of is that I did not inherit any…
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Illegal occupants will be thrown out, poverty is not an excuse – Wike says as he vows to demolish shanties in FCT
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his stance against shanties in Abuja, declaring them illegal and insisting that their occupants will be removed. Speaking during a live media chat on Monday, September 1, Wike argued that the makeshift settlements not only disfigure the city but also serve as hideouts for criminals. He dismissed poverty as an excuse for illegal occupation, stressing that crime and insecurity cannot be justified on those grounds. The minister cited past instances, including a March 2025 demolition order in Gishiri and Katampe, where occupants were given a three-month grace period…
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Thanks for making this journey look easy. You’re the best – Comedian, Okey Bakassi celebrates 24th wedding anniversary
Popular Nigerian actor and comedian, Okey Bakassi, is celebrating a beautiful milestone with his wife as they mark their 24th wedding anniversary. The entertainer took to Instagram to share a touching message, reflecting on their journey together since they exchanged vows in Port Harcourt, the very city where their love story began. “On this day 24 years ago, we went before God, family, and friends to exchange marital vows in Port Harcourt, the city we first met. We were young, excited, and oblivious to the enormity of the challenges ahead… The bills piled, Covid-19 happened… too many challenges. But with…
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I lost my house. I almost killed myself – Rapper 2shotz speaks on how Beverly Osu’s assault allegations ruined his marrige, his carreer
Veteran Nigerian rapper William Orioha, better known as 2Shotz, has opened up about how his career and personal life collapsed after actress Beverly Osu accused him of assault. In an interview on the Teju Babyface Show, he explained that the incident, which occurred years before his marriage, was blown out of proportion and left lasting damage. According to him, Beverly, who once appeared in his music video and often visited his home, misinterpreted a heated disagreement where his hand “accidentally brushed her face” as physical assault. The allegation, he said, triggered severe backlash, costing him endorsement deals, family, and public…
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Titan bank ceases operation as Union Bank finalizes takeover
Titan Trust Bank Limited has ceased operation as Union Bank of Nigeria has officially completed its merger, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s banking sector. The consolidation, approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), results in the full absorption of Titan Trust Bank’s operations and assets into Union Bank, effectively ending Titan Trust’s existence as a separate entity. According to a statement released by Union Bank’s Head of Brand and Marketing, Mrs. Olufunmilola Aluko, the merged institution will continue under the Union Bank brand.
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Ugandan woman arrested at Lagos airport after paying $1,000 to procure Nigerian passport — Minister of Interior, Tunji-Ojo reveals
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has disclosed that a Ugandan woman was recently arrested at Lagos Airport after paying $1,000 to illegally obtain a Nigerian international passport. Speaking at the Ministry of Interior’s mid-tenure performance retreat in Abuja on Thursday, the minister said the case reflects the level of abuse that once plagued the passport system before ongoing reforms. “A Ugandan woman carrying a Nigerian passport was arrested at Lagos Airport after paying $1,000 to procure it. That cannot continue. Our passport must remain a true symbol of Nigerian identity,” he declared. He noted that the fraudulent practice thrived under…
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”In the legal profession, you climb to the top by paying your dues” – Senior legal practitioner takes on NBA for giving awards and special recognition to actors, politicians and activist who recently joined the bar
Senior legal practitioner Timothy Olatokunbo Tugbiyele has expressed disapproval over the recognition given to some newly called junior lawyers during the recently concluded Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Enugu State. In a circulating video, Tugbiyele criticized the manner in which these junior lawyers, celebrated more for their achievements in other fields outside the legal profession, were accorded special treatment, questioning the fairness of such recognition within the bar. ‘’My lords, justices, judges, life benchers and benchers, SANS, senior colleagues and colleagues. I did not attend the Nigerian Bar Associations conference but I have been following up. I saw some…
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When we fail to discover the resources and abilities God has given us to achieve our dreams, we should have ourselves to blame – Nigerian Catholic priest says
Germany-based Nigerian Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Angelo Chidi Unegbu, has said that life milestones such as graduation, marriage, childbirth, wealth, or healing from illness are not directly determined by God. In a Facebook post on Friday, August 29, Unegbu clarified that his message is not aimed at undermining God’s power. Rather, he emphasized that God has already equipped humanity with resources, abilities, and the freedom to make choices, urging people to take responsibility for pursuing and achieving their dreams “When I tell you that God is not the one who decides when you graduate, marry, give birth, become rich, get…
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