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Nigerian pop star Divine Ikubor, popularly known in the music world as Rema, has explained why he smokes so he can feel free. The “Calm Down” singer revealed in an interview with GRM Daily that he smoked because he was anxious about growing up quickly and supporting his family; he now wishes he could be a kid again. He stressed …

The Kano State Government has filed fresh fraud charges against former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, his Commissioner for Local Government Murtala Garo and two others – Lamin Sani and Muhammad Takai. The indictment alleges criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, making false statements or reports, and criminal misappropriation. According to the charge sheet, the accused were accused of misconduct in managing …

Following the brutal murder of an Abuja-based transvestite popularly known as “Mama Area Abuja,” her senior colleague, James Brown, has come out to advise those in the business to stop doing ‘runs’ once they are popular. James Brown who gave the advice in a post on his X account on Friday, implied that despite the deceased having achieved a certain …

As the officer in charge of the Sabo Primary Health Centre, Matron Akande Akinlabi has witnessed firsthand the transformation of the facility she has served so diligently for years. However, the joy of the recent renovation has turned into a disturbing reality. “This renovation is good and I feel commendable, however, I think the government should look at the current …

Trade unions in Nasarawa State have issued a three-week ultimatum to Governor Abdullahi Sule to commence payment of the new minimum wage of N70,000 and settle workers’ entitlement arrears amounting to N250 million. Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Nasarawa State, Ismaila Okoh, made the demands at a press conference in Lafia on Thursday, warning that failure to meet …

President Bola Tinubu’s aides on Public Engagement have been instructed to embark on citizen engagement in Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. This comes after the president’s national broadcast, in which he called for an end to the #EndBadGovernance protests and expressed his willingness to engage in dialogue. According to the Head of Media, Presidential Public Engagement Office, Mrs. Seun Ajayi, six …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. PROTEST: Sanusi says security forces knew of planned looting in Kano but failed to act The 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has explained why violence and looting occurred during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Kano State. Read more 2. Bode George to Tinubu: Review your policies …

  Noah Lyles said he was “proud” to win bronze in the 200 metres after the impact of Covid-19 thwarted his bid to become the first man since Usain Bolt to complete an individual Olympic sprint double. Lyles tested positive for Covid The 27-year-old American took the 100-meter title by five thousandths of a second in a historic final on …

Former National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, on Thursday urged President Bola Tinubu to review some of his government’s policies to bring back smiles on the faces of Nigerians. George, who spoke at a press conference on the state of the country in Lagos, called on the president to address the problems in the …

The Federal Government has lifted the suspension of Arik Air operations. In July, the Nigerian Airspace Management Authority (NAMA) suspended Arik Air’s operations over alleged failure to pay a $2.5 million debt to Atlas Petroleum International Limited. On August 2, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) suspended Arik Air flight operations and grounded its three affected aircraft – 5NMJF, 5NMJQ, …