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“Burna Boy was not in top 3 until 2019” – British podcaster (Video)

A British podcaster has said that Nigerian music star, Burna Boy did not become a leading act in the industry until 2019 when he released ‘African Giant’ album. He said that prior... Read more »
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Real reason we relocated our headquarters to Lagos – FAAN

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has revealed why it decided to relocate its corporate headquarters from Abuja to Lagos. Akelicious had on Thursday reported that Festus Kayamo, the Minister of... Read more »
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How Saraki plotted with Dogara, Ekweremadu to seize NASS leadership – Femi Adesina

According to Femi Adesina, a former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bukola Saraki, the former Senate President, had a plan to take control of the leadership of the National Assembly in 2015.... Read more »
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#AFCON: Football Administrator, Others urge Super Eagles to Increase The Tempo Of Their Game

Ebere Amaraizu, a former Board Member and South-East Director, Nationwide League One (NLO), has urged the Super Eagles to increase the tempo of their game in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of... Read more »
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Prof. Zainab Duke Abiola: A Case Of The Bush Meat Catching The Hunter

“Kindness is precious to a person, but to the world, it is justice that has higher spiritual value. In most cases, what people lack is not kindness but justice.” On September 22,... Read more »
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Petrol Prices Increased by 225% in 12 Months – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released a report indicating a staggering 225.85% year-on-year increase in the average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) for December 2023. Consumers paid an... Read more »
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U.S. Secretary of State Blinken to visit Nigeria and Other African Countries

Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, is scheduled to visit Nigeria next week as part of his tour of several African countries from January 21 to 26, 2024. The tour will... Read more »
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Nabeeha: We Are Yet To Receive Our Remaining Daughters – Family cries out

The family of Nabeeha Al-Kadriyah, who tragically lost her life to bandits due to a missed ransom deadline, is patiently awaiting the release of the remaining five siblings who are still in... Read more »
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Troops Bursts Illegal Oil Bunkering Sites In Rivers

The Nigerian Army said troops of 6 Division, burst a carefully-concealed illegal oil bunkering site in Umuedeokwara Community, Odogwa Town in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Acting Deputy Director... Read more »
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Mr Ibu’s Daughter Jasmine & Son Rearrested Over Refusal to Release His Account to Wife

Veteran Nollywood actor, Mr Ibu’s adopted daughter, Jasmine and his son have been reportedly rearrested by police for allegedly refusing to release and hand over his account to his wife. The report... Read more »
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Nigerians won’t accept one-party state – IBB

Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, IBB, has dismissed suggestions that Nigerians will accept a one-party state. Babaginda, who was Head of State between 1985 and 1993, claimed that a one-party... Read more »
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Suspected thief apprehended while driving stolen car to visit his parents in village

A young man identified as Nathaniel Andrew, has been apprehended for allegedly stealing a car and driving it to his hometown in Niger state. Operatives of the state police command recovered a... Read more »
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“Entertainment industry will be boring without Davido” – Comedian OGB Recent

Nigerian skit-maker, OGB Recent has reacted to the statement by popular singer and songwriter, David ‘Davido’ Adeleke about having money. We reported on Friday night that OBO left fans puzzled when he... Read more »
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Rwandan varsity appoints Nigerian as Deputy VC

The University of Kigali has announced the appointment of Professor Ogechi Adeola, a Nigerian with over 28 years of experience and expertise in marketing, as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics. The appointment,... Read more »
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Ondo: Why Aiyedatiwa hasn’t moved into Govt House – Officials

Three weeks after his swearing-in as the substantive Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is yet to move into the the Governor’s Office at the Government House in Alagbaka, Akure, the state... Read more »
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We’ve changed – Cult groups pen leters to Ogun monarch, seek forgiveness

In Ogun state, two cult groups have written letters to the Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Adewale Ajayi, expressing contrition for their nefarious and heinous actions. The cult groups are Neo Black Movement,... Read more »
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Femi Otedola back on Forbes Billionaire list, Now Nigeria’s 4th richest man

Billionaire investor Femi Otedola is currently ranked as the fourth richest individual in Nigeria with a valuation of $1.1 billion. According to the Forbes Billionaire Index seen on Thursday, Jan. 11, Otedola,... Read more »
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Nigerian Man Suddenly Slumps And Dies While Watching Football Match In Delta

Mr. Bazim Martins Chukwuji, a 48-year-old man, has sadly passed away. The man slumped and died while watching football at Umuocha Primary school, Akumazi Umuocha, in Ika North East Local Government Area... Read more »
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“I Am Now Homeless” – Traditional Ruler Laments In Anambra As Gunmen Burn Down Palace

In what will come across as a really startling development, the palace of Igwe Emmanuel Nnabuife, the traditional ruler of Isseke Community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State has set... Read more »
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Dangote Thanks President Tinubu For Support As Refinery Begins Production

Africa’s richest person and Nigerian businessman, Aliko Dangote, has expressed his gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his support towards the actualisation of the Dangote Petrochemical Refinery.⁣.⁣The founder of Dangote Group equally... Read more »