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Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has approved 50 Christians to embark on the holy pilgrimage, ending an 11-year suspension of the programme. The scheme was halted during former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s administration when the Christian Pilgrims Welfare Agency was scrapped—a decision that sparked criticism among sections of the Christian community. Speaking on Wednesday, Rev. Ma’aji…
Afrobeats sensations Tems and Burna Boy have rewritten history for African music, becoming the African artists with the most entries on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100. Their latest milestone comes through features on J. Cole’s new album, The Fall-Off. Tems lends her vocals to “Bounce Road Blues” alongside Future, which debuted at number 34, while…
Peru’s Congress has impeached interim president Jose Jeri, deepening the country’s long-running political turbulence and marking the removal of its seventh head of state in a decade. Lawmakers voted Tuesday to oust the 39-year-old leader over allegations of irregular government appointments and suspected graft linked to a Chinese businessman. Jeri, who assumed office in October…
The Federal Ministry of Health has ordered the immediate disengagement of directors who have served eight years in the directorate cadre, enforcing the Federal Government’s tenure policy across the health sector. A memo obtained in Abuja on Tuesday confirmed that the directive affects directors in the ministry, federal hospitals, agencies, and parastatals under the ministry’s…
Gabon has imposed an open-ended suspension of social media platforms, with authorities warning that online activity is threatening national unity and institutional stability. The directive was announced Tuesday by the High Authority for Communication in a televised statement delivered by its spokesman, Jean-Claude Mendome. According to Mendome, the regulator ordered “the immediate suspension of social…
Nigeria’s inflation rate slowed slightly to 15.10% in January 2026, down from 15.15% in December 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The minor decline defies earlier forecasts by analysts, who had projected inflation could spike to 19% in January, suggesting early signs of relief for households contending with rising prices. The NBS…
The Federal Government has filed a three-count criminal charge against former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the alleged unlawful interception of phone communications belonging to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The charges were instituted by the Federal Government through the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial…
Two-time national champion and Commonwealth Games medallist Favour Ashe has formally completed a transfer of sporting allegiance from Nigeria to Qatar, attributing the move to persistent concerns over athlete welfare and systemic shortcomings in the country’s athletics framework. The sprint star confirmed his decision in an interview, where he highlighted inadequate training facilities and what…
The National Assembly of Nigeria will reconvene plenary on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in what appears to be an emergency recall linked to a possible review of the 2027 presidential election date. Lawmakers are expected to deliberate on a proposal that could move the presidential poll to February 13, 2027, subject to formal consideration during…
FilmOne Studios says the billion-naira box office performance of ‘Oversabi Aunty,’ the 2025 feature film by Toyin Abraham, reflects strong audience growth and increasing commercial confidence in Nollywood cinema. The film has grossed N1,081,177,001 at the Nigerian box office, securing its place among the industry’s highest-earning theatrical releases and marking a major milestone for both…