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The French Media group Canal+ has announced a new council to direct the South African broadcaster Multichoice (MCGJ.J), after taking control of the company through the acquisition of 35 billion rand ($ 2.02 billion). The takeover gives a canal+ dominant foothold in the fast -paid TV market that grows, where multichoice operates in 50 countries. It also marks a big …

On a scorching Tuesday afternoon at the entrance of Obafemi Awolowo University, where Town-Gboro buses regularly drop off and pick up students and staff, a group of teenagers, aged between 11 and 17, darted between passersby, pleading for alms. The children were Kudus Ayomide, Ayomide Olabosun, Ezekiel Fajemila, Olabosun Daniel, and Toheeb Akinpelu. “Uncle, please help me—give me anything you …

Nyanya bombing More than a decade after the devastating twin bombings in Nyanya, Abuja, who killed over 75 people and wounded hundreds, victims and their families are still waiting for justice. The case, which began in 2014, dragged on for 11 years with repeated updates, calapase of the prosecutor and systemic inefficiencies. Critics say that prolonged delay reflects the chronic …

On Monday, the speaker of the room of representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, said that the green room is solidly behind the loan strategy of President Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as a “necessary tax tool” for economic growth and the reduction of poverty. Speaking at the eighth annual conference of the African network of parliamentary budget offices (AN-PBO) in Abuja, Abbas rejected …

Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke alias Davido has been appointed as a member of the recording academy voter, the body behind the Grammy Awards, ahead of the 2026 edition of a prestigious event. This development marks another major milestone in Davido’s famous career, strengthening his role not only as a player but as an influential voice in shaping the future …

Two women who were kidnapped in the nasarawa state on Sunday night remained in captivity because their kidnapper demanded a ransom of N50 million for their liberation. One of the victims, a mother and wife of a nurse from a local priest, said to be in a critical state, both physically and emotionally, after experiencing difficulties in the forest. According …

Both rooms of the National Assembly have postponed the dates for the resumption of the plenary from 23 September 2025 to 7 October 2025. The postponement came the same day that the Senate’s Office Useals of the Senator Senator Natasha Akpoti – Uduaghan (Kogi Central). Information on the postponement of the plenary both for the Senate and the Chamber of …

The Northern Elders Forum (Nef) declared support for the establishment of the State Police, stating that the initiative, if correctly implemented, would significantly improve security throughout the country. The spokesman for the NEF, Prof. Abubakar Jiddere, made this known in a press conference to announce the inaugural edition of the investment and industrialization summit of northern Nigeria, scheduled for 29 …

The speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has clarified that the National Assembly does not oppose the loan policy of the Tinubu Bola President, emphasizing that parliamentary members view loans as a legal instrument for infrastructure financing and encouraging sustainable growth. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at the 8th Annual African African Network Conference, Parliamentary Budget Conference (AN-PBO), …

A annoying video has emerged where the poor community in the Sokoto state is seen running fast for safety after the invasion of their community by the feared Lakurawa terrorists who are said to be in the retaliation mission. In the video shared on the social media platform on Tuesday morning, a narrator who spoke at Hausa was heard lamented …