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Nigerian actor and filmmaker, Lateef Adedimeji has announced the birth of triplets with his wife, actress Adebimpe Oyebade. The 42-year-old disclosed the development in a video shared on his Instagram page on Friday, revealing that the newborns are all boys. In the post, Adedimeji described the children as central to his life and responsibilities, noting […]
Nigerian singer, B-Red has narrowly escaped what the Osun State Government described as an assassination attempt in Osogbo. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon around the Oke-Fia area, near the Government House, according to the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, in a statement issued on April 30, 2026. Alimi alleged that […]
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Specialist Hospital in Kaduna State has begun operations, recording about 3,000 outpatient visits as authorities position the facility to curb medical tourism and improve access to specialised healthcare. The 320-bed tertiary hospital, located in Millennium City, Kaduna, was completed under the administration of Governor Uba Sani, who inherited the project from […]
Concerns have been raised over the quality of leadership produced by democratic systems, as modern politics increasingly rewards popularity and emotional appeal over competence and technical expertise. This submission was made by Bamidele Atoyebi, convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group, while speaking on the philosophical skepticism of Socrates to frame his argument, warning […]
The ancient philosopher, Socrates harboured a deep-seated distrust of democracy, viewing it not as a harbour of wisdom, but as a dangerous ship of state steered by the loudest voices rather than the most skilled navigators. His central critique was that democracy inherently favours the popular over the proficient, turning leadership into a contest of […]
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Ahmed Ololade, widely known as Asake or Mr Money, has released his fourth studio album, M$NEY, on Friday, May 1, continuing a remarkable run of delivering a full project every year since his breakthrough in 2022. The 13-track album, released via his own imprint Giran Republic in partnership with independent music company […]
Sudan’s gold sector is becoming the government’s main source of income as the civil war enters its fourth year, with artisanal mining revenues beating first-quarter targets and authorities increasing efforts to attract foreign investors into the country’s mining industry. The Sudanese Mineral Resources Company (SMRC) said revenues from artisanal mining reached 113% of […]
The United States House Appropriations Committee has approved a foreign assistance bill that would impose stricter conditions on financial support to Nigeria, signalling growing concern in Washington over insecurity and accountability in Africa’s most populous nation. The provisions are included in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related […]
Botswana has become the first African central bank to raise interest rates following the global energy shock triggered by the U.S.-Israel–Iran conflict, amid intensifying inflation pressures. The central bank’s monetary policy committee increased the benchmark rate by 200 basis points to 5.5% from 3.5%, Governor Lesego Moseki said during a briefing in the capital, […]
Manchester United have officially confirmed that Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new long-term contract, extending his stay at Old Trafford until June 2031. The announcement, made on Thursday, puts an end to months of speculation regarding the 21-year-old’s future and underscores his status as a cornerstone of the club’s long-term project. The new agreement […]
