Davido drops first single of 2026, I Know Who I Be

Davido Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has released his highly anticipated single, I Know Who I Be. The song is his first release of 2026 and features South African artistes Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Davido announced the release on his social media pages on Friday. The […]

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Shelve state police till after 2027 election, Obi tells Tinubu

Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, on Friday urged President Bola Tinubu to postpone the implementation of state police until after the 2027 general election, warning that introducing the new policing structure ahead of the polls could expose it to political manipulation. Obi’s position […]

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188 die, 1,500 injured in Venezuela earthquake disaster

Delcy Rodríguez At least 188 people have been killed and more than 1,500 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela in quick succession, causing widespread destruction across the country’s northern region and triggering a major humanitarian emergency. According to Venezuelan authorities, more than 200 people remain trapped beneath collapsed buildings, while rescue workers continue search-and-rescue […]

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We killed ex-OGTV broadcaster to teach her a lesson – Suspect

Ogun State Police Command has disclosed that the prime suspect in the alleged killing of an ex-OGTV broadcaster, Kitan Oyesiku, and her guard, Pelumi Adetayo, said he allegedly orchestrated the plan to “teach her a lesson.” The state Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing held at the command’s […]

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Ireland opens scholarship applications for Nigerians Monday

The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has announced that applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme will open on June 29, offering Nigerians the opportunity to study for a fully funded Master’s degree in Ireland. The embassy disclosed this in a post on its X handle on Friday, stating that the programme is open to […]

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Remi Tinubu faces backlash over akara, roasted corn remarks

Oluremi Tinubu. Photo: State House The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has come under criticism on social media after encouraging Nigerians to consider small-scale businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli, saying they require little capital to start. Tinubu spoke while addressing State House Correspondents after the Renewed Hope Initiative’s second-quarter meeting with […]

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Obamuyi becomes VC, AAUA

New VC, AAUA, Prof Tomola Marshal Obamuyi Prof Tomola Marshal Obamuyi has been appointed by the Ondo State Government as the new Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). His appointment followed the recommendation of the institution’s Governing Council in line with the University’s Act and extant regulations. Chaired by Dr. Tunji Abayomi,the Council had […]

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IGP orders end to political killings, violence in Osun ahead of governorship election

By John Dike, Osogbo The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Tunji Disu, has ordered his officers and men to end immediately the wave of political violence and killings in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Also, he ordered that all cases of murder, political violence, and other criminal acts must be thoroughly […]

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