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Tinubu hails military for foiling Benin coup

NewsDeskNgDec 8, 2025December 8, 20250

President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigerian military for swiftly helping Benin Republic repel an attempted coup on Sunday. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the intervention in a statement issued in Abuja. Onanuga said Tinubu acted on two urgent requests from the Beninese authorities for immediate Nigerian air support. Benin’s...

Dekina/Bassa Rep, Hon Paul Gowon to Attend Aloko Oganenigu Agricultural Show

NewsDeskNgDec 7, 2025December 7, 20250

Member representing Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable Paul Gowon (Aka IJN), has officially confirmed his attendance at the forthcoming Aloko Oganenigu Agricultural Show, scheduled to hold on 26th December 2025 at the Aloko Oganenigu Market Square. In his remarks, Hon. Gowon described agriculture as “a vital...

Activists confess receiving N500m Naira to blackmail Tinubu’s Minister Matawalle, beg for forgiveness (Video)

NewsDeskNgDec 7, 2025December 7, 20250

Five civil society activists and media operatives on have openly confessed to being part of a N500 million coordinated blackmail campaign against the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, and tendered an unreserved public apology to him. The activists, led by Comrade Aryan Abdul Kareem, made the...

THE NATIVE SHOWS LOVE TO RICHES HOME FOR ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN

NewsDeskNgDec 6, 2025December 6, 20250

The Native, a cultural coalition, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the welfare and development of children in care through monthly welfare initiatives and donations. A delegation from The Native, led by Mr Jethro Annum, President of the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), visited Riches Home for Orphans and Vulnerable Children...

Still on Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu’s Nomination as Nigeria’s Ambassador Designate

NewsDeskNgDec 6, 2025December 6, 20250

The nomination of Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu as Nigeria’s ambassador designate has been received with strong enthusiasm and optimism. Her impressive professional record reflects a dynamic and results oriented legal practitioner with more than fifteen years of experience in corporate law, litigation, mediation, and policy advisory. With a proven history of...

Celebrating an Icon: AMAN Bestows Posthumous Award on Majek Fashek.

NewsDeskNgDec 6, 2025December 6, 20250

Honour has come the way of the late reggae icon, Majek Fashek, who died on June 7, 2020. The award was given by the Artists Managers Association of Nigeria (AMAN) during the association’s 30th anniversary at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. Expressing his appreciation to the organisers of the award led...

The Strange Origin of “Antar”: Nollywood Veteran Tells All.

NewsDeskNgDec 6, 2025December 6, 20250

Actor Antar Laniyan has shared the extraordinary story behind his name, revealing that he remained in his mother’s womb for 18 months, leading to an unusual method to induce labour. In an interview on ‘Behind The Fame’, Laniyan disclosed that his mother was advised to eat a lizard-like creature called...

Like Father, Like Son: Champz Hits 1 Million Spotify Listeners.

NewsDeskNgDec 6, 2025December 6, 20250

Boluwatife Balogun, popularly known as Champz, the 14-year-old son of music icon Wizkid, has made history as the youngest Nigerian artist to surpass one million monthly listeners on Spotify. The young rapper’s achievement comes on the heels of his debut EP, “Champion’s Arrival,” which dropped recently and has been making waves...

2025 ZUFF awards: Nigerian-American Amkpe bags best Director, Sam Dede best supporting Actor

NewsDeskNgDec 6, 2025December 6, 20250

A Renowned Nigerian-American interdisciplinary artist and filmmaker, Awam Amkpe, emerged the best Director in the film ‘ The Man Died’, while veteran actor Sam Dede won the Best supporting Actor in the same film at the grande finale of the 15th edition of the 2025 Zuma International Film Festival (ZUFF)....

Malami’s Prosecution by EFCC Long Overdue – Northern Anti-Corruption Group

NewsDeskNgDec 6, 2025December 6, 20250

The Northern Anti-Corruption Network (NACG) has described the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) invitation of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, as long overdue, insisting that the anti-graft agency must thoroughly investigate every petition against him and ensure he faces the full weight of the law. The...