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Diphtheria, which is a communicable bacterial disease, has made a return in most regions of Nigeria, setting off alarm bells among public health officials. The current outbreak has caused increased hospitalisations, prompting the health authorities to move with alacrity. Understanding how the disease is transmitted, its symptoms, transmission, and prevention is important in curbing its…
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Controversial Singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has responded to Ijoba Lande’s outburst after he turned the skit maker’s marital crisis into a song. Lande, who had been in the spotlight over his wife’s infidelity scandal, warned Portable for mocking his situation through music. However, on Wednesday, Portable dismissed Lande’s complaints, insisting that he…
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Veteran Nollywood actress, social justice advocate, and present chairman of the Labour Party in Rivers State, Hilda Dokubo, has openly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a bold statement shared on her Instagram account, Dokubo accused the president of ulterior motives, suggesting that the move…
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Nigerian content creator, Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, better known as Ijoba Lande, has called out controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, for composing a song about his troubled marriage. The drama started after Lande and his estranged wife, Dara, were caught in an infidelity scandal. Lande had earlier claimed that, aside from his colleague…
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The Adamawa State police command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Abdulaziz Mohammed, for defiling a five-year-old girl in Mubi North local government area. Police spokesman in the state, SP Suleiman Nguroje in a statement made available to newsmen in Yola said the arrest followed a complaint lodged by the victim’s father, at the Mubi North…
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Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola has lost her mother, Rev. (Mrs.) Aderonke Daramola (née Oshobu). The actress announced the news on her social media page on Tuesday, sharing a video montage of her late mother’s photos. She captioned it, "My mum is gone," with a crying emoji. According to reports, Daramola’s mother passed away at the…
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Nigerian rapper and actor, Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, has said that no law in Nigeria allows a president to suspend a governor. The 34-year-old lawyer made this known on Tuesday after President Bola Tinubu announced the six-month suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of…
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In a decisive move to restore stability, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing escalating political tensions and security concerns. Announced via the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on March 18, 2025, the declaration comes with the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all members…
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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has opened a TikTok page, days after former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai joined the platform. Obi announced his arrival on TikTok via his X handle on Tuesday, saying, “This is my official and only TikTok page. Kindly join me towards…
Spotlight
3 days ago
At least 33 people have been killed and dozens more injured when tornadoes and violent storms raked across the central United States, as forecasters warned more severe weather was expected Sunday. Local news showed roofs torn off homes and large trucks overturned. Eight people died in Kansas in a crash involving more than 50 vehicles,…
4 days ago
The Ethiopian government says it is closely following the situation in its northern region of Tigray, where tensions between rival factions are threatening a fragile peace agreement. A peace agreement in 2022 ended a brutal two-year war between Tigrayan rebels and the federal government that claimed up to 600,000 lives, according to some estimates. But…
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Haiti's lawless capital Port-au-Prince was in the grip of a new wave of gang violence on Friday, according to an AFP correspondent on the ground, as more families fled their homes. Armed groups have been battling for control of the city for several years, and clashes have intensified in recent weeks as the rival gangs…
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Iraqi security forces have killed a senior Islamic State (IS) group leader responsible for foreign operations, according to the country's prime minister, with US President Donald Trump saying later Friday his "miserable life was terminated". Although Iraq had proclaimed in 2017 the defeat of the jihadist group on its territory, IS cells have remained active…
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Rema, the Ozeba crooner, has noted that he ranks among Afrobeats greatest artistes. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the Calm Down hitmaker clarified his earlier statement about Nigeria’s top four artistes, a list that included himself. The 24-year-old emphasised that his confidence should not be mistaken for arrogance but rather seen as a…
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Nollywood icon Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) has given a resounding nod to comedian Ayo Makun (AY), reaffirming Ali Baba’s endorsement of the entertainer’s relentless drive and ambition. “That thing that Ali Baba saw in you, I see it as well. It is a thirst for life, a thirst for success. It is what makes every nation…
2 days ago
It happens. In the heat of passion, everything seems perfect, you whisper sweet words of how she had taken you to an eldorado, and how much she had asked that you dig and swim in her sweet honey pot, until you realise the condom is missing. Your partner checks, you check, and after a moment…
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Fatai Odunsi, father of popular Afrobeats star Ahmed Ololade, known as Asake, has confirmed that his son has reached out to him, promising to secure a new house and take care of his 11-year-old daughter. In a new update shared on Sunday evening by digital creator Akin Abolade, Odunsi stated that the singer had also…
Spotlight
14 Mar
Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday launched his term in office with a whole-hearted rejection of US President Donald Trump's repeated threats to annex his northern neighbor. Shortly after he was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister, replacing Justin Trudeau who has been in office since 2015, Carney said confronting Trump's tariffs…
14 Mar
Hamas on Friday said it was ready to free an Israeli-American hostage and the remains of four other dual nationals, after the Palestinian militants and Israel gathered for indirect Gaza ceasefire talks. The first phase of a truce between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip ended on March 1 without agreement on the next…
14 Mar
Vietnam is reviewing import duties on goods from the United States, the government said, as anxiety mounts in Hanoi over potential tariffs under President Donald Trump's administration. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told US ambassador Marc Knapper that the review would look to encourage increased imports of liquified natural gas, as well as agricultural and…
14 Mar
Social media giant Meta on Thursday announced it would begin testing its new "Community Notes" feature across its platforms in the United States next week, as it shifts away from third-party fact-checking toward a crowd-sourced approach to content moderation. Meta's chief executive Mark Zuckerberg announced the new system -- popularized by the Elon Musk-owned platform…
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3 days ago
Popular comedian and activist, Adebowale Adedayo, aka Mr Macaroni, has condemned National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) officials for allegedly threatening a Lagos-based corps member, Ushie Uguamaye, over her viral video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s government. Reacting to the reports on his X handle on Sunday, Mr Macaroni said NYSC officials cannot threaten, intimidate, or victimise…
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Dara, the estranged wife of popular skit maker Kehinde Ganiyu, known as Ijoba Lande, has denied her ex-husband’s claims that she had affairs with 21 men in the entertainment industry. She challenged him to provide proof, insisting that the allegations were false. Dara made this known during an interview with actress Biola Adebayo on Friday,…
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Grammy award-winning Afrobeats star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has hit 2 million views on YouTube with his latest music video, Kese (Dance). The self-directed video reached this milestone just eight days after its release, drawing massive attention from fans and sparking conversations online. ‘Kese (Dance)’ video was released on March 6, 2025. READ…
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Popular Nigerian media personality, Toke Makinwa, has shared that regret is exhausting and she has embraced being single and childless at 40 without looking back. In a new episode of her YouTube show, Toke Moments, released on Friday, the on-air personality and businesswoman spoke about her experiences, stating that she has chosen to embrace her…
Music
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Afrobeats singer Inetimi Alfred Odon, popularly known as Timaya, has raised the alarm over the reported destruction of farmlands by herdsmen in his home state of Bayelsa. He called on the government to take urgent action, describing the situation as heartbreaking. The Dem Mama crooner also spoke against open grazing, urging herders to adopt ranching…
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South African singer Tyla Laura Seethal, popularly known as Tyla, has made history at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards by winning the World Artiste of the Year category. She edged out Nigerian superstars Tems and Burna Boy, as well as Central Cee and YG Marley, to claim the award. The 23-year-old singer, best known for…
2 days ago
Afrobeats sensation Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has made amends with his ailing father, Fatai Odunsi, and promised to purchase a house for him and as well cover his medical expenses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Odunsi made this known in new video released online, confirming that his son has reached…
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A fresh fight has broken out between street-hop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, and his third baby mama, Honey Berry, over the custody of their son. Honey Berry, on Monday, accused the singer of threatening her life, insisting that their child has nothing to gain from him. The trouble started in January 2023 when Honey…
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The wait is over! Temmy Dreddz of Blow Money Records has officially released the visual for “Ara”, one of the most powerful tracks from his EP, Small Boy with Big God (SBWBG), which dropped last year. Now airing on major TV stations and featured on top blogs worldwide, the Ara visual delivers a deeply moving…
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Nigerian Afrobeats star, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has responded to the ongoing controversy surrounding his father’s public plea for financial help. In a subtle reaction, the singer took to music on Friday via his TikTok account to express his thoughts, stating that he has always supported his father but would not succumb to…
On the Cover
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At just 25, Director Pink’s award-winning music videos have amassed millions of views and, through Pinkline Academy, she’s mentoring a new generation of creatives. In this candid interview, she shares insights into her creative process, challenges, and vision for the future of African filmmaking. Just about one minute into Chike and Mohbad’s Egwu music video,…
14 Mar
Two Japanese tourists in their 20s were detained for two weeks in China and then deported for taking photos showing one of the traveller's exposed buttocks at the Great Wall, local media reported. The incident at the World Heritage site near Beijing concerned a man who showed his bottom and a woman who took photos,…
14 Mar
Pablo Morales has nothing against Donald Trump, and when the US president promised mass deportations, he was not worried because as a legal migrant from Cuba, he thought they would only affect criminals. But then immigration officers arrested his son, Luis -- a rideshare driver who has never broken the law and was also in…
13 Mar
China is increasing its efforts to dominate Africa’s media landscape by leveraging state-controlled platforms, forging partnerships with local news outlets, and conducting journalist training programmes, according to recent reports. According to a report on ADF, experts have raised concerns over China’s growing influence, which they described as a strategic move to shape perceptions and project…
Style
11 Mar
Hit hard by US aid funding cuts, the UN migration agency is battling claims from current and former staff of now pandering to Washington and providing cover for mass deportations. Like many humanitarian agencies, the International Organization for Migration has been reeling since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, pushing an…
7 Mar
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened new sanctions and tariffs on Russia over its bombardments of Ukraine, after previously suspending US aid to Kyiv in a stated bid to encourage diplomacy. "Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely 'pounding' Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am strongly considering large scale Banking Sanctions, Sanctions,…
5 Mar
China has initiated legal proceedings with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over an additional 10% U.S. tariff on Chinese goods, the Commerce Ministry announced yesterday.
4 Mar
US President Donald Trump has suspended military aid to Ukraine, heaping pressure on Kyiv to agree to peace negotiations with Russia and prompting Europe to unveil an 800 billion euro plan to shore up its defense. The move comes just days after a stunning public clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Trump, who is…
4 Mar
China said Tuesday it would slap fresh tariffs on a range of agricultural imports from the United States as of next week, in retaliation against a hike in levies by Washington. "Additional 15 percent tariffs will be imposed on chicken, wheat, corn and cotton," Beijing's finance ministry said in a statement. And "additional 10 percent…
4 Mar
Mounting trade wars between the United States and its largest economic partners deepened on Tuesday as US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China kicked in, sparking swift retaliation from Beijing and Ottawa. Stinging US tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods came into effect as a deadline to avert President Donald Trump's levies passed without the…
3 Mar
The 2025 Oscars red carpet dazzled with Hollywood's finest showcasing a blend of classic elegance and bold statements. Ariana Grande turned heads in a custom Schiaparelli pink gown, paying homage to her role in Wicked. Cynthia Erivo stunned in an emerald-green Louis Vuitton ball gown, reflecting her character Elphaba's hues. Demi Moore shimmered in a…
28 Feb
A man who ran an illegal network of cryptocurrency ATMs was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday, in the first such criminal case in the UK. Such ATMs, which allow users to buy cryptocurrency or convert it into cash, are illegal to operate in the UK without approval from Britain's financial watchdog, the…
Fashion
4 days ago
Created as a celebration of heritage, community, and sustainable fashion, ChimmyandCo, has unveiled ‘Ezeanaekwu’, an African inspired capsule collection.
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Egbaliganza has unveiled plans to establish a $1b fashion industry, as part of efforts aimed at promoting African culture and heritage, create jobs, stimulate local economies, and foster cultural exchange.
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Show me an elegant woman, and you will see an empowered woman, who knows her rights, as well as, doesn’t feel inferior to anyone. She knows that what a man can do, a woman can go all the way and above.
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In today’s world, fashion is more than just clothing it is a statement of identity, culture and innovation.
8 Mar
It’s no news that Nigeria is blessed with rich history, heritage and craftsmanship in fashion which Elyon Oghenekome Adede, the creative fotrce behind Elexiay, a fashion brand that highlights this craftsmanship sustainably with innovative approach, focusing majorly on crochet and knits.
7 Mar
XCEPTIONAL Media proudly announces the launch of the Miss BLACKNIFICIENT Teen Pageant (BTP), an inspiring new initiative dedicated to celebrating natural beauty, promoting self-confidence, and equipping young girls with the skills to become future leaders. Scheduled to take place on July 26, 2025, the pageant is more than a competition—it is a transformative movement advocating for self-acceptance and…
3 Mar
DEMI Clothings has unveiled her new elegance collections, which blends classic styles with contemporary touches,
Features
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Pakistan’s high-level security meeting at the parliament has stressed the need for consensus and unified political commitment to curb the menace of terrorism. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a statement after meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, which was convened amid a surge in terrorist attacks on security personnel. READ ALSO:Chinese…
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Prof. Minsu Wu of the Communication University of China (CUC) in Beijing, on Wednesday, described education as one of the key factors responsible for China’s advancement. Prof. Minsu Wu delivering a lecture on Wednesday at the Communication University of China in Beijing Minsu, speaking on the development of education in China, said, “Education changes the…
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An Associate Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Dr. Yetunde Ajayi, says tooth loss should be addressed promptly to restore oral health and mitigate its impact on mental well-being. Ajayi, of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday ahead of the commemoration of…
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Hon. Godwin Ogah, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, has called for increased domestic funding and strategic interventions to combat tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria. Ogah made the call at the pre-World TB Day press briefing conference on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that the country must take ownership of its TB…
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The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Edo State His Excellency, Monday Okpebholo in Benin City.
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Renowned Nigerian physician, Dr. Tochi Okwor, said that the 2018 Lassa fever outbreak exposed critical gaps in the nation’s infection prevention and control (IPC) system. Okwor is the Head of Disease Prevention and Control at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). She made the assertion while sharing her firsthand experience of the…
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The Nigerian Army has commenced construction of Command Day Secondary School in Kontagora Military Cantonment in Niger. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, inaugurated the construction of the school in Kontagora military cantonment on Tuesday. Oluyede was represented at the occasion by Maj.-Gen. John Sokoya, Commander, Nigerian Army Training Centre. He said…
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Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged local businesses to adopt sustainable practices and ethical marketing strategies, to enhance their reputation and contribute to a more sustainable Lagos. Sanwo-Olu made the call during the annual World Consumer Rights Day celebration on Tuesday in Lagos. The event with the theme: “A Just Transition To A Sustainable Lifestyle” was…