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Kaffy champions holistic wellness with ‘Transform with Kaffy’

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2025July 5, 20250

In celebration of her 25 years of creative excellence, Nigeria’s foremost dance icon, Kafayat Shafau, aka Kaffy, is set to host what she described as Africa’s biggest premium fitness and wellness convention – Transform with Kaffy. The announcement was made at a recent press meet which was held at Alliance Française...

Conversations shape culture, behaviour – Aproko Doctor

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2025July 5, 20250

Popular social media personality and health advocate, Aproko Doctor, has emphasised the powerful influence of beliefs, storytelling, and everyday conversations on human behaviour and societal norms. Speaking recently on the importance of shaping narratives, the medical doctor noted that many of the behaviours people exhibit today stem from stories and beliefs...

Ayo Maff: How Bariga inspired ‘Prince of the Streets’

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2025July 5, 20250

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ayorinde Mafoluku aka Ayo Maff, has opened up on his growing up in Bariga area of Lagos state and how events of growing up inspired his recent music project, ‘Prince of the Streets.’ In a recent chat, Ayo Maff revealed how growing up in Bariga helped and...

NIPOST raises alarm over courier companies, operators aiding smuggling of arms, drugs

NewsDeskNgJul 5, 2025July 5, 20250

The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has raised the alarm over the trending activities of ‘courier operators’ ferrying dangerous weapons and illicit drugs in the country. The service also expressed concerns over the proliferation and infiltration of illegal courier operators and logistics companies across the major cities of the nation. Speaking...

Global Anticipation Builds as Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris holds, July 18–20, 2025

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2025July 4, 20250

*Road to Healing Streams Live Healing Services Season 14 Kicks Off Excitement is mounting around the world as preparations begin for the highly anticipated 14th edition of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris, scheduled for July 18 to 20, 2025. Renowned as one of the largest global...

Women Groups Slam Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Over “Obstinate Posture,” Say Her Conduct Is a National Embarrassment

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2025July 4, 20250

A coalition of women-led organizations has come down hard on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing her recent conduct as unbecoming, contemptuous, and a national disgrace to the cause of women in leadership across Nigeria. The groups — Coalition for Democratic Women in Leadership, led by Ambassador Sarah Bulus, and the Northern...

Natasha’s “Propaganda” Must End, Says Arewa Group as Court Vindicates Akpabio

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2025July 4, 20250

The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has issued a blistering rebuke to suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding she immediately end her “media theatrics” and comply with the court’s ruling affirming the Senate’s disciplinary powers. In a hard-hitting statement signed by Alhaji Ibrahim Dan-Musa, NEYGA declared that the verdict has...

First Lady lifts Plateau attack victims with N1b

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2025July 4, 20250

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N1 billion to support the victims of recent attacks in Plateau State. Mrs. Tinubu, who was visiting Plateau State to commiserate with the government and people of the state over the killings and displacements, made the donations through her pet project, the Renewed...

NNPCL Boss Embroiled in N5.7bn Scam, Coalition Demands Justice

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2025July 4, 20250

The coalition of economic accountability under the leadership of Patroitic Nigerian Youth Forum (PNYF) is outraged with the high-handedness of Mr. Bayo Bashir Ojulari, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPLC). The Coalition particularly cited the scandalous 5.7 billion naira consultancy contract entered into by...

Kanye West barred from entering Australia over song glorifying Hitler

NewsDeskNgJul 3, 2025July 3, 20250

West, a multiple Grammy award winner, identifies as a Nazi and often makes anti-semitism comments. Australian authorities have blocked American rapper Kanye West from entering Australia over his song glorifying brutal Nazi leader, Adolf Hitler. Tony Burke, Australia’s home affairs minister, in an interview with Australian Broadcasting Corporation, disclosed that...