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Actress Moyo Lawal Blames Ex-Partner For Leaked Tape

01.01.2026

Nollywood actress known for her role in the Yoruba movie industry, Moyo Lawal, has finally broken her silence on her leaked intimate video tape, which went viral sometime in 2023. The 38-year-old actress, who spoke via her social media page, said her ex-partner accused her of being responsible for the leak because she did not...

Ebonyi Govt Procures 3 Aircraft To Boost Economic Growth

01.01.2026

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has disclosed that the State government procured three aircraft to boost its economic potentialities. Nwifuru made this announcement on Thursday while delivering his 2026 New Year address, tagged “Ebonyi Rising, A New Year of Hope/Responsibility to the people of the State. He noted that the aircraft tagged Ebonyi Air...

Maresca Departs Chelsea Following Clash with Club Leadership

01.01.2026

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has officially stepped down from his role as the Blues’ head coach, bringing an end to his tenure at the club. Maresca struggled in December, managing only one Premier League win, leaving Chelsea 13 points adrift of Arsenal. His position came under scrutiny, intensifying tensions with the club’s top management—friction that...

Traditionalists Advise Nigerians To Prioritize Peace, Unity

01.01.2026

Traditionalists under the platform of the Ancient Religious Societies of African Descendants International Council (ARSADIC) have urged Nigerians, regardless of religious faith or ethnic background, to prioritize peace and unity in the country. Acknowledging that Nigeria’s strength lies in its ethnic and cultural diversity, the traditional worshippers called on citizens to practice tolerance and demonstrate...

2026: Tinubu Vows Continued Attacks On Terrorists, Bandits In Collaboration With Int’l Partners

01.01.2026

President Bola Tinubu has vowed to continue the attacks on terrorists, bandits and other criminals to rid the country of insecurity in collaboration with international partners, including the United States (US). Tinubu in his New Year message broadcast this morning put the nation’s foreign reserve as at the end of 2025 at $45.4 billion and...

Rivers: Stakeholders Counter Wike Over Fubara’s Re-Election

01.01.2026

Rivers State political actors have criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his alleged move to stop Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s re-election. Wike had claimed that there was an agreement reached with Fubara, who dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) last month, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), not to contest...

Jamiu Azeez Expresses Gratitude After Aiyeola Forgives Him

01.01.2026

Nollywood actor Jamiu Azeez has expressed heartfelt appreciation after her senior collegue, Opeyemi Aiyeola, forgave him over a past misunderstanding that had strained their relationship. The actor shared the emotional update on his social media page, describing the forgiveness as one of the greatest gifts he has received this year. He revealed that Aiyeola’s decision...

Tax Reform Law: NECA Faults Firs Over Exclusion Of Non-Private Sector Engagements

01.01.2026

As the implementation of the new tax law commenced January 1, 2026, the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), has faulted the Federal Inland Revenue Service, (FIRS), for not doing enough to deepen engagements with the private sector on tax reforms. Director-General, NECA, Wale Smatt-Oyerinde, who expressed dismay over such oversight, described the private sector as...

Anambra Govt Disowns Chieftaincy Title Given To Bianca Ojukwu

01.01.2026

The Anambra State Government has dismissed as fake the chieftaincy title reportedly conferred on Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, widow of the late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, describing the exercise as illegal and carried out by an impostor. The state government said the title was allegedly conferred by Chief Austin...

AMAC Warns Against Cash Payments,moves To Automated Tax System

01.01.2026

Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has urged residents to report any council official demanding cash or directing payments into private accounts. Maikalangu also warned against impostors posing as revenue officials, announcing a full transition to automated tax collection from January 1, 2026. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja yesterday,...