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Zambian man to divorce wife over photo of Chris Brown kissing her cheek

Zambian man to divorce wife over photo of Chris Brown kissing her cheek A 42-year-old man in Lusaka has decided to end his marriage after seeing a controversial photograph his wife took with American R&B superstar Chris Brown. Chris Brown who was recently in South Africa had the photo taken with the 34-year-old lady during […]

Video: Viral video of NYSC returnee to the village to honor her father leads to a gift of a house by Akwa Ibom governor

Drama as lady storms pastor’s office to demand refund after mistakenly transfering N100K instead of N10K as tithe.

Drama as lady storms pastor’s office to demand refund after mistakenly transfering N100K instead of N10K as tithe. By Ezie Lewis Drama unfolds as lady storms her pastor’s office to demand for refund after she mistakenly transferred N100K instead of N10K as tithe. The incident was shared on the micro blogging platform, X by a […]

Atiku demands probe into military honours for Seyi Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the military honours accorded to Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a desecration of Nigeria’s long-standing military traditions. He called for an immediate investigation into the incident, which he labelled a gross violation of protocol. In a statement released by his media office on […]

Ghana declares visa-free entry to all African passport holders

Ghana’s decision to approve visa-free entry for all African citizens is a significant move toward enhancing regional integration and fostering unity across the continent. This policy is aimed at promoting tourism, business, and cultural exchanges among African nations. It reflects Ghana’s commitment to the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which advocates for a borderless Africa, where […]

Mr. Tinubu mourns former Indian Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends heartfelt condolences to the government and people of India on the passing of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. Singh, India’s Prime Minister between 2004 and 2014, died Thursday at the age of 92. Prime Minister Singh’s official visit to Nigeria in 2007 was historic. He earned the distinct honour […]

Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State responds to Sharia court controversy, vows to uphold the law (Good position, Governor. Lawlessness shouldn’t be tolerated)

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has addressed concerns about plans to set up a Sharia court in Oyo Town, promising to respect the law and follow the Nigerian Constitution. The governor’s stance follows reports that the Oyo State chapter of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria plans to establish a Shariah court in the […]

Protests erupt in Syria over burning of Christmas Tree

Protests erupt in Syria over burning of Christmas Tree     By Nafisat Abdulrahman Protests have erupted across Syria after masked gunmen set fire to a Christmas tree in Suqaylabiyah, a Christian-majority town near Hama. The incident sparked outrage among religious minorities and raised questions about the security of Christians under the new Islamist leadership. […]

U.S. court sentences Babatunde Ayeni to 10 years, to pay $20m restitution for internet fraud

U.S. court sentences Tunde Ayeni to 10 years, to pay $20m restitution for internet fraud By Francis Ugwu A court in the United States has sentenced Babatunde Ayeni to 10 years’ imprisonment. Peoples Gazette reports that the court filings from the District Court for the Southern District of Alabama, which it obtained, showed that the […]

Peter Obi criticizes IGP’s palliative restrictions, warns they could discourage charity

Peter Obi criticizes IGP’s palliative restrictions, warns they could discourage charity Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the ban imposed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on distributing palliatives to the poor following recent stampedes across the country. Vanguard reports that 67 people, including 35 children, died in […]