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Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said that although Christians may belong to different political parties and espouse different political strategies, the church should not be an electoral machine for any political party. Fayemi spoke on Saturday while addressing the plenary session of the Nigerian Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Osogbo, Osun State, on the theme, “Faith in …

Nigeria was drawn in Group C alongside Algeria and Chad at the 2026 African Men’s Volleyball Championship in Tunisia. The tournament, which begins September 15, will also serve as a qualifying event for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Nigeria men’s volleyball team coach Ryan Masajedi has said the team’s immediate aim is to secure qualification from the group stage. …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned legal traders in the country to stop charging customers for foreign currencies or risk legal action. The anti-corruption agency has described the practice as illegal and unethical, warning that lawyers found guilty will face the full weight of the law. The EFCC disclosed this on Monday in a statement posted on …

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, to ensure that funds approved for Nigeria’s regional development commission are disbursed when due. The President issued the directive on Monday while addressing the North Central Development Commission Summit, held under the theme, “Great Leap Forward: 20-Year Economic and Social Infrastructure Development Plan for the …

The Federal Government has moved to allay concerns among workers at King’s College, Lagos, by assuring organized labor that employees at the historic institution will not lose their civil service status under new administrative arrangements. The assurance was given on Monday by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, during a meeting with representatives of labor organizations regarding the controversy …

B As the world celebrated the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, honored the memory of the Nigerians who died in the attack. The head of the Commission, in a press statement by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, NIDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, on Monday in …

Nigerian comedian Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has emerged winner of the Best Stand-up Comedian category at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA). The comedian announced the achievement through her official Instagram account following the awards ceremony held in Dallas, Texas, United States on Saturday. Sharing her excitement with fans, Asuoha wrote, “We won #afrimma best …

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In many communities in Oyo city, the morning begins with the call to prayer, reciting the call to prayer Okada (motorcycle), and the crackle of the radio. Modupe Olusola, a dark-skinned woman with typical Oyo tribal features who owns a provision shop, regularly listens to and sings lyrics to Yoruba melodies. Olusola, a middle-aged trader and mother of four, listens …