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Former President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy has expressed his displeasure over the ongoing spat between Peter and Paul of P Square. Recall last week that Paul in an interview with City FM presenter Paul hinted that there may be more problems brewing between him and his twin brother Peter when he …

The heartbreaking discovery was made in Tayi village near Minna, Niger State, where the lifeless body of a baby believed to be a day old was found in a farmland. The Police Command in Niger confirmed the incident and has launched an investigation into the matter. According to a statement by SP Waisu Abiodun, the Niger Police Public Relations Officer …

Edo 2024: PDP in disarray as Igbinedion deserts, Ighodalo campaign at risk Edo 2024: PDP in disarray as Igbinedion deserts, Ighodalo campaign at risk The political landscape in Edo State is in turmoil as the September 21 gubernatorial election approaches. The PDP is grappling with a series of high-profile defections, including the shock exit of Hon. Omosede Igbinedion, a former …

Former Benue state governor Samuel Ortom has called on all factions within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to set aside their differences and work towards a common goal. In a statement released on Monday by his media aide, Terver Akase, Ortom stressed that differences of opinion were a natural part of politics, but urged party members to prioritize the …

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a stern warning to Igbo politicians and leaders to desist from using the name of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu for personal or political gains. In a press statement on Monday, IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful alleged that some Igbo leaders were exploiting Kanu’s detention to advance their political ambitions, while secretly collaborating with …

The ‘attacktics’ of Nigerian President Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s attack dogs appear to have failed them over a serious allegation against their master that has been trending in the media and chat groups for about two weeks. There have been no newspaper articles or social media posts refuting the allegation, and no choreographed radio and television appearances refuting the claim. …

Nigerian singers Tems and Rema have been included in former US President Barack Obama’s summer playlist as songs to listen to as the summer draws to a close. The former president, who shared his playlist on X on Monday, picked ‘Love me jeje’ by Tems and ‘Yayo’ by Rema among his favorite songs for the season. Tems, real name Temilade …

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, started the new trading week on a high note by continuing its recovery against the US dollar on Monday, August 12, 2024. The local currency strengthened by N4 to trade at N1,570/$1, data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) showed. This is in contrast to the exchange rate of N1.574/$1 traded on Friday, August …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Shaibu returns as Edo deputy governor weeks after being re-appointed (video) Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has returned to office weeks after he was reinstated by the court.Read more 2. Edo govt accuses Philip Shaibu of impersonation, says he is not deputy governor The Edo State government …

A Senior Nigerian Advocate, Mike Ozekhome, on Sunday tasked President Bola Tinubu with implementing a people-centric constitution for Nigeria. The lawyer made the decision while appearing on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics show. Ozekhome, who is a member of The Patriots, a distinguished group led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, recently met with President Tinubu at the State House …