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Convicted Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has courted fresh controversy after releasing a song in which he challenged the circumstances surrounding the sexual assault case that landed him in prison. In a song titled “Eniwaye Daran,” uploaded to his YouTube channel on Friday, the actor presented his version of the events that led to his arrest …

A new wave of deadly attacks across Nigeria, ranging from attacks on rural communities to the killing of security personnel, has once again made insecurity a topic of national conversation. Even as the country posts its most sustained increase in security spending in years, violence remains widespread, raising questions about how effectively the increased budget is delivering safety on the …

Tonight, Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray will take on Wilfred Ndidi and Besiktas in this epic Istanbul Derby and defending champion Galatasaray has promised a million dollar win bonus. Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek promised this huge reward if his team won to consolidate its leadership in the Turkish Super League. Galatasaray top the standings with 58 points from 24 games, four …

FBI documents summarizing interviews with a woman who made unsubstantiated allegations of sexual assault against Donald Trump have been released as part of the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Epstein Files collection. The statement follows reports that documents were missing from the Justice Department database, prompting Democrats to accuse officials of a cover-up. The Justice Department said it mistakenly withheld …

I barely know Daniel Bwala. He became the center of national media attention in 2022 due to his strong opposition to Kashim Shettima’s choice as Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s running mate. But beyond his public outspokenness from the APC, he appears to me to be a chatterbox, ignorant and opportunist, not because of his attitude towards Tinubu’s choice of a Muslim …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country. 1. Fani-Kayode to Germany, Jimoh Ibrahim at UN as Tinubu approves deployment of 65 ambassadors President Bola Tinubu has approved the deployment of 65 ambassadors and high commissioners to overseas countries and the United Nations.Read more 2. Terror group claims Borno massacre, says 300 citizens were enslaved A violent armed …

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has warned against a hasty ban on single-use plastic products in a bid to tackle plastic pollution. He also warned that a poorly planned ban on single-use plastics could undermine livelihoods and destabilize industries that rely heavily on plastic materials. Abbas made the warning in Abuja while declaring open a public …

Google has introduced support for Yorùbá and Hausa in its AI-powered Search features, including AI Overview and AI Mode, allowing users in Nigeria to access artificial intelligence tools in their preferred local language. The company announced the update on Thursday, stating that speakers of both languages ​​can now use the AI-based search experience to receive quick summaries, ask detailed questions, …

Nigerians have warned former Niger Delta militant and former leader of the now-defunct Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, against making comments that could incur the wrath of US President Donald Trump by diverting his attention to the country. Dokubo consistently issued statements mocking the US following Trump’s order for US troops to invade Nigeria and eradicate terrorists …

….The families are demanding an open trial and access to their husbands … Human rights activists support the call for transparency Daud Olatunji Wives and family members of Nigerian military officers detained over an alleged plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu staged a protest in the Federal Capital Territory on Friday, demanding transparency and immediate access to their husbands. The …