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Traders at Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State resumed business on Monday following a one-week closure imposed amid warnings over a sit-at-home order allegedly linked to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The market had shut down last week after some traders reportedly complied with a Monday sit-at-home directive circulating on social media. Governor…
Tyla has continued her rapid ascent on the world music scene after emerging winner of the Best African Music Performance category at the 2026 Grammy Awards, overcoming stiff competition from some of Africa’s biggest names. The South African pop sensation claimed the award with Push 2 Start, beating Burna Boy’s Love, Davido’s With You featuring…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported significant gains in its January security operations across the Niger Delta, announcing the destruction of 53 illegal crude oil refining sites and the arrest of 81 suspected oil thieves and other criminal elements. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed the details on Friday in…
The Senate has stepped up scrutiny of President Bola Tinubu’s ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, unveiling a comprehensive review timetable that includes a high-level interface with Nigeria’s economic managers and a projected passage date of March 17, 2026. The resolution was reached on Friday at a special meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, where…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has named former Big Brother Naija housemate Tega Dominic as Special Adviser on Sexual Harassment to the National President-Elect, signaling a renewed push to strengthen ethical standards and workplace safety in Nollywood. The appointment was confirmed in an official letter issued by the Guild and shared by Tega on…
Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta has taken a decisive step to reshape the country’s political landscape, formally dissolving all political parties nearly three years after seizing power in a series of coups. The decision was reached on Thursday during a cabinet meeting of the military-led government. Political parties had been under suspension since the 2022…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has stepped up regulatory action on alcohol distribution, resuming enforcement of its ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and in plastic or glass bottles below 200 millilitres. The agency clarified that the move does not involve the shutdown…
You’re officially invited to the Nigeria Oil & Gas Awards Dinner – the night where the country’s brightest energy leaders come together to celebrate excellence, innovation, and the future of our sector. Mark your calendar: January 30th at the iconic Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. It’s not just another dinner it’s a premier networking hub, a showcase…
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the need for political stability, accelerated development, and improved welfare for residents. The move, announced on Monday, January 26, 2026, marks a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. Yusuf stated that his decision is driven by the desire to align…
The Kano State Government has assured residents that the ongoing emirate tussle will be resolved amicably soon. Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, made this known while addressing journalists in Kano, stating that concrete measures have been put in place to restore lasting peace and stability in the state. Waiya emphasized that the…