Six months after declaring the emergency rule in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu has announced its end, reinstating Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other suspended officials, who are set to resume on Thursday, September 18. Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas was vested with the role of Rivers’ sole administrator following the Presidency’s federal intervention amid […]
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Nigerian chef Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has officially clinched a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, with a staggering total weight of 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz). Guinness World Records (GWR), which lists world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the […]
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Following a triple eviction last week, many Big Brother Naija (BBN) viewers who were expecting another big eviction night on Sunday, September 14, were left somewhat disappointed, as only two housemates — Denari and Tracy — exited the “10/10” house. Heading into Sunday night, Head of House (HoH) Tracy, the “Most Influential Player” of […]
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Burkina Faso’s military government, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has removed visa fees for all African travelers. This policy, announced by Security Minister Mahamadou Sana, is believed to be a concrete step toward realizing the Pan-African vision of open borders and strengthened continental ties. While citizens must still complete an online visa application, the removal […]
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The discovery of long-range “kamikaze” drones near a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) base in Sudan has raised alarms among defense experts and humanitarian organizations, indicating a perilous new phase in the country’s civil war. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), with allied forces, recently recaptured the strategic city of Bara, a major stronghold for the RSF. […]
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Bam Bam, a Nigerian short film written and directed by Tolulope Itegboje, premiered this week at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025. The film, which combines science fiction with a coming-of-age story, is one of the few Nigerian works in the genre to screen on a major international stage. View this post […]
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After his joint EP with Lekaa Beats, South African star Nasty C returns with a new album titled Free. Meanwhile, fresh off the release of his eponymous EP Olayemi, rising star Fido teams up with Iyanya for the new track “Sorry.” Building on his recent momentum, which was sparked by the viral revival of […]
Recent, widely circulated reports have stated that Qatar has significantly tightened its visa regulations, specifically targeting Nigerian men traveling solo. According to these reports, the Qatari Ministry of Interior has made a policy change, making single male travelers from Nigeria ineligible for tourist or transit visas unless they are part of a family group. The […]
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On Sunday, September 7, 2025, the Ministry of Education officially unveiled “Lighter Load, Stronger Minds: Nigeria’s New School Curriculum (2025/26)”, a comprehensive curriculum for primary, junior secondary school (JSS) and senior secondary school (SSS) students across Nigeria. Lighter Load, Stronger Minds Nigeria’s New School Curriculum (2025/26) Beginning in the 2025/26 academic year, Nigerian schools […]
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In Big Brother’s “10/10” house, answering the red phone is always a gamble. It could mean enjoying a luxury treat – as Joanna and Dede discovered last week – or facing a dramatic fake eviction, as the pair and Rooboy found out today, Monday, September 8. Last week, Joanna picked up the red phone […]
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The MTV Video Music Awards 2025 celebrated the best in music on Sunday night, at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, with South African star Tyla winning the highly sought-after Best Afrobeats award for her hit song, “Push 2 Start.” Her win came against a strong list of nominees that highlighted the genre’s […]
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemates Big Soso, Ivatar and Doris have become the latest contestants to leave the “10/10” house. The trio were evicted during the live eviction show on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Ahead of the triple eviction night, 19 housemates had been nominated for possible eviction. However, only three were ultimately sent […]
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