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Nigerian Afrobeat singer Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has revealed why he took a break from music this year. The singer said his decision was related to the death of his mother, who died earlier this year. Kizz Daniel made this known while responding to a fan on X on Friday. His fan, @VicroyDominion1, suggested the singer may …

The federal government has moved to tighten the regulatory framework governing Nigeria’s special economic zones (SEZs), assuring legitimate investors that existing incentives will be protected while loopholes that allow abuse of the free zone system are closed. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, provided the assurance as the Special Economic Zones Legislative and Regulatory Reform Committee …

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has gently responded to questions from many Nigerians who complained that they have never seen or heard of anyone receiving funds under the government’s conditional cash transfer program. According to Yilwatda, this is possible because more than 10 million vulnerable Nigerians benefiting from the N75,000 conditional cash transfer program …

Toyyibat Qasim At least five miners have been killed and two others injured after gunmen attacked a mining site in Marit village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of ​​Plateau State. The incident, which occurred around 1pm on Saturday, came amid rising tension and a spate of attacks reported in some parts of the state. Berom Youth Moulders Association spokesperson Rwang …

Nollywood crime thriller Black Market has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a film screening at a single location, with over 51,000 people watching the film at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. The record-breaking screening of the film took place on Saturday as thousands of film lovers gathered at the venue for the highly anticipated premiere. …

There are moments in a man’s life when the people who once surrounded him disappear with an alacrity more devastating than captivity itself. Power is transient; while it is yours, doors open before you arrive, when it is taken from you, even those who once stood in the doorway suddenly develop reasons to be elsewhere. I have been thinking about …

Nigeria’s total public debt stock increased by N7.44 trillion in three months to N166.79 trillion on June 30, 2026, the Debt Management Office (DMO) revealed in its latest data. The latest figures show an increase from N159.35 trillion recorded at the end of the first quarter of this year. The breakdown shows that domestic debt accounted for N91.59 trillion, or …

…… Urges Nigerians to re-elect Tinubu as President in 2027 …… Support Tinubu on removal of fuel subsidies By Salihu Inusa, Maiduguri The National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Yilwada Nantewe, on behalf of members of the National Working Committee (NWC) and stakeholders of the party, expressed her deep condolences and solidarity with the government and the …

AI: Big promise, serious danger Why this matters: Artificial intelligence emerged as one of the important themes of the day, with speakers describing a technology that is capable of transforming economies and improving living standards, but also has the potential to widen inequality, undermine trust and threaten security. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said AI should be developed “for positivity …

World champions Spain came from behind to beat England 3-2 in a thrilling UEFA Nations League match at Wembley on Saturday, overturning a 2-1 deficit after the hosts scored two goals in four minutes. England appeared to have completed a remarkable first-half turnaround after falling behind in the opening two minutes, with Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane finding the net …