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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A state-level politician is calling for unity against a backdrop of ongoing violence. Niger State House Speaker Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji urged residents to come together to fight insecurity and back the government's New Niger Agenda in a New Year address. He stressed collective effort is needed...

An APC bigwig just tossed some serious shade at a former rival's new party move. Joe Igbokwe mocked Peter Obi's formal switch to the African Democratic Congress, claiming the politician and his allies lack the power to challenge President Bola Tinubu. Posting on social media, Igbokwe dismissed...

A prominent lawyer just threw a major legal wrench into the new tax plans. Human rights attorney Femi Falana stated the recently passed tax laws cannot be implemented due to unresolved controversies about illegitimate provisions allegedly inserted into the text. He argued the federal government...

An actress refuses to hit the road for anything past a quick trip. Nollywood star Shaffy Bello stated she avoids long-distance travel within Nigeria, drawing a hard line at journeys longer than the ride from Lagos to Ibadan. She explained in an interview that while she enjoys road trips abroad...

That outdoor movie thing just pulled a massive crowd to cap off the year. Movie in the Park drew over ten thousand people across four events, finishing with a huge screening in Ibadan that mixed a classic Nollywood film with a big after-party. Organizer Ihechi Opara called it more than just...

The singer's post-show meetup with a president is causing chatter online. Asake sat down with Ghana's leader, John Mahama, in Accra after headlining the AfroFuture festival, part of the city's December in GH events. Video of the meeting shows the artist greeting Mahama alongside other guests...

An actor just got the redemption arc he wanted for the new year. Jamiu Azeez announced that fellow star Opeyemi Aiyeola has forgiven him for past wrongs, following his public apology earlier this month. He called her pardon his best gift of 2025 in a social media post. Azeez thanked his fans...

A media exec is hyping up the women currently running Nollywood's box office. Mo Abudu publicly celebrated actresses Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, and Ini Edo for their hit films dominating cinemas. She praised their creativity and the strong precedent they set for the industry on her social...

An Afrobeats star is calling on fans drowning in their feelings to reach out. Singer Oxlade took to social media to tackle mental health stigma head-on, telling his followers that overwhelming struggles are a reason to talk to someone, not a reason to give up. He framed survival as only possible...

A heavily rotated Super Eagles side still cruised to a group stage sweep. Nigeria beat Uganda three to one in their final AFCON group match in Morocco, with goals from Paul Onuachu and a brace from midfielder Raphael Onyedika securing a maximum of nine points. Coach Eric Chelle made several...

The seasoning brand just took its holiday schtick on a massive nationwide tour. Knorr ran its yearly Share the Good campaign across thirty communities in ten different cities, from Lagos and Ibadan to Enugu and Rivers State, handing out food and gifts. The setup included cultural performances...

One advocacy group is actually praising the government's work on the power grid. The Network of Advocacy for Positive Impact Initiative commended the Tinubu administration's visible reforms in the electricity sector, calling it a meaningful transformation after years of corruption and...

The deposit insurance guys say they always pay their share to the government on time. Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation Managing Director Oludare Sunday stated the agency fully complies with fiscal rules, remitting either twenty percent of its gross earnings or eighty percent of its net...

Their phone company sponsorship just leveled up to scout young soccer talent. TECNO, a global partner for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, has launched a new program called Future Star of Africa, expanding its existing DreamOnTheField charity project. The initiative, announced with CAF...