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Sabrina Idukpaye serves an art-meets-glam NYE look
Forget basic party wear, take notes from this artful and sleek outfit. Sabrina Idukpaye served a look built around a mint blue top with structured shoulders and a graphic, abstract face drawing across the front, giving major modern gallery vibes. She balanced that artistic statement piece with a simple black sequined mini skirt and strappy heels, letting the top do the talking. The clever accessory play came from a two-tone structured handbag in brown and yellow-green, adding a subtle color pop. Her hair was slicked back in a clean center part with polished makeup, proving a bold top can carry a whole ensemble. This is the kind of chic, creative inspiration that works for a New Year's event where you want to stand out without looking...
Wizkid stuns crowd with surprise Gunna collab in Lagos
A surprise guest completely stole the show at a major festival. Wizkid made an unannounced appearance during American rapper Gunna's headlining set at Detty December Fest, walking onstage to massive cheers when their collaborative track Forever Be Mine started playing. The two performed the song live together for only the second time ever, following a brief embrace. Both artists wore black as Wizkid delivered his verse to a singing crowd, with Gunna hyping up his brother from the stage after the moment. The Lagos stop was part of Gunna's wider tour, which also featured earlier performances from acts like Tiwa Savage and Shenseea. Wizkid's cameo capped his own busy festival schedule, coming just days after his own sold-out concert in...
Idris Elba knighted for youth work, anti-knife crime push
That guy from The Wire is now officially a knight. Idris Elba received a knighthood in the UK's New Year Honours list, specifically recognized for his work with young people through anti-knife crime campaigns and his Elba Hope Foundation. The actor and producer stated he accepted the honor on behalf of the ambitious and resilient youth his foundation supports, calling for more sustained practical alternatives to violence. Born in London with heritage linking him to Ghana and Sierra Leone, a country that granted him citizenship several years back, Elba's knighthood celebrates a career that has spanned iconic television roles, blockbuster films, and music. The broader honours list includes over a thousand individuals across various...
MPAC demands probe into hate audio targeting Igbo Muslims
A civil society group is sounding the alarm over a dangerous audio clip going viral. The Muslim Public Affairs Centre called for an urgent security investigation into a recording circulating online that allegedly incites violence against Igbo Muslims, attributing the hate speech to a person named Mazi Kanayo. The organization stated that the clip gained traction after being translated and shared on a popular social media platform. MPAC labeled the rhetoric as inflammatory and defamatory, warning it could trigger communal unrest and endanger lives if ignored. They emphasized that Igbo Muslims are a legitimate part of both their ethnic group and the nation, arguing that targeting them threatens national unity. The group specifically...
Atiku welcomes Obi to ADC, vows united opposition front
A major political figure is extending an olive branch to a former rival. Atiku Abubakar welcomed Peter Obi's formal shift to the African Democratic Congress, calling it a significant development for opposition unity. The former Vice President expressed readiness to work closely with Obi to build a strong coalition capable of challenging the current administration and eventually forming a government focused on peace and economic prosperity. In a social media post, Atiku framed Obi's entry into the ADC as a key moment for political cooperation, hoping it would inspire other concerned citizens to join the growing movement. He noted the coalition's formation was specifically aimed at contesting against President Bola Tinubu in future...
Benue lawmakers hike 2026 budget by N89.5 billion
State lawmakers just greenlit a budget after pumping it up by billions. The Benue State House of Assembly passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill, setting total spending at over 695 billion Naira, a figure nearly 90 billion Naira higher than the initial proposal from Governor Hyacinth Alia. The approval followed a review by the legislative Appropriation Committee, chaired by Isaac Ochikliye, which emphasized priorities like infrastructure projects, social services, and sustainable economic growth. Alongside the passage, the Assembly issued directives for stricter financial control, advising its oversight committees to prevent agencies from making unauthorized expenditures. They also called for stronger audit functions and tighter...
Abiodun appoints nine permanent secretaries, six education chiefs
The state governor just stacked the senior ranks of the civil service with new promotions. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun approved nine new Permanent Secretaries, aiming to strengthen policy implementation across various ministries and agencies. The Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, stated the picks followed constitutional guidelines and were based on merit and experience, drawn from directors who completed a state leadership development program. The appointed officials include figures like Abdul-Azeez Ajidele from the Ministry of Justice and Ahmed Adetona from the Auditor-General's office. In a parallel move for the education sector, the governor also named two Principals-General and four Headteachers-General to fill top vacancies...
Ibadan residents protest demolition of historic primary school
People are furious after a historic local school got bulldozed. Residents in Ibadan's Idi-Ikan area protested the demolition of Baptist Primary School, a longstanding institution in the community, claiming it strips educational access from poorer families. The protesters argued that the move, which apparently cleared the way for a different use of the land, disrupts the future of countless children. One demonstrator, Ibrahim Agunbiade, called the act an assault on justice and communal life, demanding the immediate construction of new classrooms. He framed the loss not just as a building being torn down, but as a deliberate attack on opportunity for a vulnerable neighborhood, raising concerns about systemic marginalization. The outcry...
Otti orders teacher promotions reset to 60% pass mark
A state governor just overruled his own education board to side with frustrated teachers. Abia State Governor Alex Otti ordered the basic education board and civil service commission to process promotions for every teacher who scored at least sixty percent on their exams, reversing a sudden hike to a seventy-five percent pass mark. The directive came after a citizen's complaint about the change, which Otti criticized as unfair since the original sixty percent threshold was advertised before testing even began. Otti confirmed he gave the order just before Christmas, promising adjusted promotions and corresponding salary updates would be announced soon. Separately, he highlighted a separate infrastructure win, noting his administration...
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