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20 Mar
In the latest release from the World Happiness Report, Nigeria has been positioned as the most happiest country in Africa and 102nd globally. This ranking comes amidst a diverse backdrop of economic, social, and political factors that influence the well-being of Nigerians. The World Happiness Report, a respected global survey, ranks countries based on various…
11 Feb
Ah, Valentine's Day - the day of the year when love birds flutter their wings, Cupid's pink and red arrows fly amok, and florists become overnight millionaires (probably even billionaires with the shocking price of flower bouquets now). It's a day filled with roses, chocolates, lots of money sending and receiving, and grand romantic gestures,…
8 Feb
The prestigious Headies Awards, celebrating the best of Nigerian music, is coming back home after two years abroad. The 17th edition of the awards will be held in Nigeria, marking a triumphant return to its birth nation. Since 2006, the Headies have served as a beacon for Nigerian music, honoring the talent and creativity of…
8 Feb
Astrid Wett, an adult content creator, has caused a stir online after posting a bizarre twerking video claiming she is "19% Nigerian." The video was shared on social media ahead of Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match against South Africa. The tense semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa ended in a 1-1 draw…
2 Feb
A Chinese couple, Zhang Bo and Ye Chengchen, were executed on Wednesday for the 2020 murders of their two young children, a two-year-old girl and a one-year-old boy. The case sparked outrage in China due to the deliberate and brutal nature of the killings. Zhang and Ye, who began an affair while he was still…
7 Jan
Denim, the versatile wardrobe chameleon, offers an endless canvas for fashion enthusiasts to express their individual style. In 2024, the art of styling denim goes beyond the conventional, embracing creativity, diversity, and a blend of classic and contemporary elements. 1. Elevated Basics: Start with a classic denim piece, be it a pair of well-fitted jeans…
17 Dec
It has been confirmed that 2023 will be the hottest year in recorded history by the the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). While we await harmattan, here’s your guide to navigating the scorching heat. Living in Lagos means embracing its vibrant energy, but it also means battling the relentless heat. With temperatures soaring and humidity…
7 Dec
Actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens has officially tied the knot with her fiancé, professional baseball player Cole Tucker. The couple exchanged vows in a stunning ceremony held in Tulum, Mexico, earlier this week. News of the wedding broke over the weekend when several photos surfaced online showing Hudgens and Tucker celebrating their union with close…
5 Dec
Actor Michael B. Jordan found himself involved in a fender bender in Hollywood. According to TMZ, Jordan was cruising in his Ferrari when he collided with a parked Kia. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) arrived on the scene to find a crumpled Kia and a slightly worse-for-wear Ferrari. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported,…
4 Dec
Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has bravely shared her personal story of losing her parents in a fire incident during her childhood. In an interview on her show, "Toke Moments," she opened up about the traumatic experience and how it has shaped her life. Makinwa recalled the devastating incident during an interview with comedian AY…
25 Nov
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is serving a 22.5-year sentence for the murder of George Floyd, was stabbed in prison on Friday, according to reports. The Associated Press reports that Chauvin was stabbed by another inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, Arizona, around 12:30 p.m. He was seriously injured in the…
24 Nov
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing a new lawsuit accusing him of sexually assaulting a woman he drugged on a date in 1991. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, is one of the last brought under New York's Adult Survivors Act, which allows victims of sexual abuse to file claims regardless of when the alleged…
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Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, has called for an improved immunisation and more Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Bauchi State for children welfare in the state. The UNICEF Ambassador made the call in Bauchi on Tuesday while briefing newsmen on her field trip with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office to observe immunisation…
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The Federal Government has set up a seven-man committee to investigate the alleged bullying incidents at Lead British International School, Abuja. This was after the government convened an emergency meeting with management of the school following a disturbing video footage of some students bullying others emerged on the social media earlier on Tuesday. "The committee's…
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The pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to support the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal road project being executed by the Federal Government. Obi, who was the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, had on Monday said the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway…
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....as secondary market turnover in FMDQ hits ₦48.9tr Total value of transactions executed by domestic investors outperformed foreign investors patronage by circa 64 per cent as at March 2024. According to the latest Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment Report of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), total domestic transactions accounted for about 89 per cent…
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FOLLOWING the success of its 'Back to School project' at St. Michael's African School, Ipari-Nla, Ogun State, in February, the Angel Foundation has successfully completed another transformative project at the school, which was commissioned on Monday. It renovated and modernised the school's toilet facilities, enhanced hygiene standards for students and teachers alike, as well as…
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Former Central Bank of Nigeria's governor Godwin Emefiele approved the printing of N684.5 million naira with N18.9 billion, the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has said. EFCC made the claim in a new four-count charge filed against Emefiele at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. The anti-graft agency's prosecutor Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN)…
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The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has promised that the commission will now meet on a quarterly basis with stakeholders of the commission to enhance the formulation and sustenance of the Commission's overall strategies for the development of the region. Ogbuku made the promise during an interactive forum…
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The Kogi State House of Assembly, during plenary on Tuesday, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remove the ‘wanted’ tag that it placed on Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of the state. EFCC declared Bello alongside Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman and Abdulsalam Hudu on 19-count charges bordering on money laundering…
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Two Premier League footballers have been arrested over rape allegations. The alleged rape incident is said to have taken place on Friday night. According to UK publication, The Sun, Cops stormed the club’s stadium this weekend and one of the players, aged 19, was spoken to on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a…
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The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Tuesday suspended Mfonobong David Udoudom, a lecturer in the General Studies division, who was caught in a video allegedly harassing a female student. The university said that the indefinite suspension is with immediate effect pending the outcome of a disciplinary panel constituted to investigate the incident. UNN spokesperson,…