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Actor Mr. Macaroni has taken to social media to urge parents with uniquely gifted children to showcase their talents in ways appropriate for their age. He emphasized the importance of putting the child’s well-being first and grooming them properly to ensure the durability and longevity of their talent.  Moreover, Mr. …

Peter Obi has described the repeated collapse of Nigeria’s national grid as a “national shame” and a glaring failure of leadership, expressing concern over the country’s power infrastructure. In a statement released on social media on October 15, 2024, Obi highlighted the negative impact of the persistent power failures on …

The tragic incident of Ganiyu Ibrahim stabbing his cousin, Afeez Akeem, to death in Lagos State is a painful reminder of the devastating consequences of unchecked anger. The altercation, which occurred on Monday, October 14, 2024, resulted in the loss of a young life and leaves the family and community …

The naira has appreciated in value, reaching N1,680 per dollar in the parallel market and N1,552.92 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). This positive development has brought a sense of hope to Nigerians, who have been facing economic hardship and discomfort. However, the journey to economic …

A 15-year-old Senior Secondary School (SSS) student, Chinaemere Opara, has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Ministry of Education, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and the National Universities Commission (NUC) over a new policy restricting university admissions to applicants who are at least 16 years old. Opara, who …

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has expressed its intention to pursue legal action following Nigeria’s sudden withdrawal from the scheduled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, citing concerns over the Super Eagles’ treatment at Al Abaq Airport. The Nigerian team, which had been stranded for over 13 hours without …

Popular OAP Dotun has responded to a troll who used his failed marriage to attack him over his opinion on the Super Eagles/Libya incident. Dotun had expressed his views on the situation, stating that if late Libyan leader Ghadaffi were alive, the incident would not have occurred. However, some social …

France’s national football coach, Didier Deschamps, has broken his silence following media reports that team captain Kylian Mbappe is being investigated for a racist allegation in Sweden. The allegations surfaced from Swedish outlet Aftonbladet, which reported a r@pe incident at a central Stockholm hotel where Mbappe had been staying. Another …

The Nigerian government is set to impose a 25 percent personal income tax on individuals earning over N100 million per month, according to Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee. This reform aims to ensure that wealthy Nigerians contribute their fair share to national revenue …

Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has stated that while his government acknowledges the United States’ perspective, Israel’s response to Iran’s missile strike will be determined by its own national interests. This comes after the US cautioned Israel against retaliating by targeting Iran’s nuclear or oil facilities to avoid further regional …

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari, has taken to social media to pay tribute to his late daughter, Fatima, who passed away on Friday. In a poignant post, Kyari expressed his gratitude to God for the time they had with Fatima, despite her physical challenges. “My daughter …

The death of four workers in a recent fire at a lounge and bar in Lagos State is a painful reminder of the importance of safety and caution. The fire, which occurred on October 13, 2024, at around 7:45 a.m., gutted the entire building, leaving nothing but ashes and tragedy …

The death of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) attached to the Agbarho police division in Delta State is a painful loss, but also a testament to his courage and dedication to serving and protecting the community.  The DPO was killed during a rescue operation in the early hours of Monday, …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially withdrawn the Super Eagles from their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya, following a 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport. The team had been stranded after their chartered flight was unexpectedly diverted to the small airport, which is typically …

Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti and his wife Yeide are celebrating their fourth wedding anniversary today, October 14. Yeide, who is also celebrating her birthday, took to Instagram to express her gratitude for their love. “Happy anniversary to the one who makes this life journey so special! We’ve been through it …