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The statement, published on Wednesday on the late actor’s verified Instagram page, offered the first formal explanation of the illness that claimed his life at the age of 40. In the statement, the family identified him by his full name, Alexx Ikenna Ekubo-Okwaraeke, and described him as a beloved husband, son, […]
Celebrity fashion designer, Veekee James and her husband, entrepreneur Femi Atere, have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Eliana Adeife Atere, born on May 2, 2026. The couple announced the arrival on Wednesday, May 13, sharing a heartfelt video on Instagram that introduced their daughter to the world for […]
Nollywood icon, Genevieve Nnaji is returning to the screen after an eight-year hiatus, having been confirmed as part of the cast of Wahala, a new six-part thriller produced by BBC Studios for BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The BBC made the casting announcement on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, confirming what fans across Nigeria […]
The 63-year-old is currently the only candidate the Spanish giants are in discussions with as they prepare to part ways with head coach Alvaro Arbeloa at the end of the season, and reports indicate that a formal announcement could come as soon as the La Liga campaign concludes on May 23. The move […]
Former foreign ministers, retired diplomats, ex-members of the Federal Executive Council and senior military officers have expressed support for the appointment of Ambassador Audu-Rafiu Olusola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The endorsements came from several prominent figures and institutions within Nigeria’s diplomatic and policy community, who described the appointment as a strategic […]
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has revealed why former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and New Nigeria People’s Party leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso were unable to conclude talks that would have seen them join the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a Hausa political programme […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has directed the immediate removal of Point-of-Sale (POS) operators located within 200 metres of police stations and other police formations nationwide. The directive was conveyed through an internal wireless communication circulated to commands and formations across the country, with the police hierarchy ordering strict compliance from all officers and […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards scheduled for October next year. The Nigeria Football Federation announced on Tuesday that the President gave the assurance during the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, after meeting with CAF President Patrice Motsepe. Those present at […]
The Kwara State Government has renewed its partnership with the All Farmers Association of Nigeria and other agricultural stakeholders to promote mechanised farming, environmental sustainability and women participation in agriculture across the state. The commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting between officials of the Kwara State chapter of AFAN and the Kwara State Agro-Climatic Resilience […]
A 27-year-old Nigerian academic, Ayomide Alokun, has drawn widespread attention after staging a solo protest in Abuja over unemployment among qualified youths in the country. In a video that circulated online, the young scholar was seen holding a placard detailing his academic qualifications, including a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Political Science, as well […]
