The founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has stirred debate on social media after publicly rejecting a job applicant over a past comment made on X. On January 12, Onakoya announced an opening for a personal assistant in Lagos. He said he was looking for a sharp and detail-oriented person, drawing inspiration from […]
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Africa’s biggest music stars lit up Lagos on Sunday as the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) celebrated excellence across the continent’s diverse soundscape. Held at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, the ceremony drew top artistes, industry executives and fans from across Africa and beyond. Nigeria dominated the night, with
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Nigeria is set to receive more than $9.5 million recovered from the Bailiwick of Jersey following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Jersey authorities and the Federal Government of Nigeria. The MoU was signed in December 2025 by His Majesty’s Attorney General for Jersey, Mark Temple KC, paving the way for the
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The Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, through his legal representative, has filed a formal corruption petition against former Managing Director of the Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This move follows the withdrawal of the same petition from the
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The Rivers State House of Assembly has explained that it is impeaching Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy for repeatedly violating the peace agreement facilitated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Majority Leader of the House, Major Jack, made the explanation while reading Fubara’s misconduct report during Thursday’s impeachment proceedings. ALSO READ: BREAKING: Rivers Assembly begins
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The Rivers State House of Assembly has started impeachment moves against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh. During Thursday’s plenary, which was aired live on Channels Television and presided over by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, presented the notice of allegations and claims of gross misconduct against Fubara. According
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The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the African Democratic Congress remains the most viable political platform for opposition alignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the ADC way forward remains the strategic direction for political collaboration. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, Atiku’s Media Adviser, Mazi Paul
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Suspected bandits attacked the National Park Service (NPS) office in Oloka, Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Tuesday night, with several personnel reported affected. The incident was said to have happened around 9:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026. Early reports suggest that at least five NPS personnel were involved in the incident. An
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Oil prices extended losses on Wednesday after United States President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela would hand over millions of barrels of oil to the United States, while global equity markets recorded mixed performances following a record-breaking start to the year. Crude prices have been highly volatile since the US president ordered the removal
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed speculation over its 2027 presidential ticket, insisting that the party has not reached any agreement or taken a position on who will emerge as its presidential candidate ahead of the next general election. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji
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