World heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been plunged into a moment of deep personal grief following the death of his close friends, Latz and Sina, a loss he described as painful, humbling, and far heavier for their families than for himself. In an emotional message shared publicly, Joshua opened
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Nigeria was united in grief on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu publicly expressed condolences to celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, following the heartbreaking death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. The toddler reportedly passed away after a brief illness, a
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Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited and Africa’s richest man, has withdrawn a formal petition he earlier submitted to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission against a former boss of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, a move that has triggered widespread reactions across
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Rivers State was on edge as political tension deepened on the floor of the House of Assembly, where lawmakers formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, setting the stage for what could become one of the most consequential political confrontations in the state’s recent history. The dramatic move unfolded
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Rivers State was plunged deeper into political uncertainty on Wednesday as the State House of Assembly escalated its confrontation with the executive arm, commencing impeachment proceedings not only against Governor Siminalayi Fubara but also against his deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu, in a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves across Nigeria’s
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Rivers State’s already tense political atmosphere took a sharper turn as the House of Assembly moved to reject plans by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill, insisting that allegations of gross misconduct hanging over the governor must first be resolved. The decision has added a fresh layer
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Nigerian singer-songwriter Johnny Drille has once again proven that beyond his soulful music and poetic lyrics, he possesses a sharp sense of humor that resonates deeply with everyday Nigerians. The Mavin Records artiste set social media abuzz after casually announcing that he had just paid his child’s school fees, a
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Nigeria’s long-standing role as a regional electricity hub in West Africa has once again come under the spotlight following fresh revelations by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission that Togo, Niger and Benin owe the country more than ₦25 billion for power already supplied. The disclosure, contained in NERC’s Third Quarter
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A familiar cultural debate resurfaced on Nigerian social media this week after a self-described feminist questioned why Nigerians appear to spend far more energy and money celebrating weddings than graduations. The comment, which quickly gained traction online, reignited long-standing conversations about values, priorities, and what society chooses to publicly honour.
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Relief has finally washed over the Super Eagles camp ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations 2025 encounter against Algeria, following assurances from the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, that all outstanding bonuses and financial entitlements owed to players and officials have been fully cleared, with
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