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Lizzy Anjorin Bags Second Doctorate

10.12.2025

Controversial Nigerian actress and entrepreneur Lizzy Anjorin has earned her second doctoral degree in Business Administration. Announcing the achievement in a celebratory social media post, she expressed gratitude and reflected on the challenges she overcame to reach the milestone. Anjorin, now formally addressed as Dr. (Chief) Mrs Ololajulo Elizabeth Anjorin-Lawal, attributed the accomplishment to faith,...

Charly Boy Criticises FG Over Rapid Benin Mobilisation⁩

10.12.2025

Nigerian singer-songwriter and actor, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy has criticised the Federal Government for what he described as a “double standard” in the handling of insecurity, noting that authorities respond faster to foreign crises than to the dangers faced daily by Nigerians. In a message shared on his social media platforms,...

The Young Nigerian Streamer Navigating Fame, Education And Fast-Changing Digital Culture

10.12.2025

In Nigeria’s expanding digital landscape, where online personalities rise quickly on the strength of livestreams and algorithm-driven visibility, Smart BM has emerged as one of the young figures attracting attention beyond his immediate audience. Born Aina Precious Ayomide on 31 March 2005 in Agbado, Ogun State, Smart BM belongs to a generation of creators negotiating...

Why I Organise Diamonds, Pearls Charity Gala In UK – Ibekwe-Oyebade

10.12.2025

A Nigerian-born actress and Entrepreneur, Dr Theodora Ibekwe‑Oyebade, has explained the rationale behind her popularly known annual Gala event called Diamonds and Pearls Charity Gala in London, United Kingdom. Speaking with journalists at the recently concluded 2nd Edition, Theodora said the purpose was to raise vital funds for children’s education and health programs for charity...

Kebbi Gov Pledges To Consolidate On Socio-Economic Fortune

10.12.2025

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris yesterday said he remains committed to enhancing the state’s socioeconomic fortunes through impactful initiatives. This is in the light that he recently donated 10 Hilux vehicles to the Federal Ministry of Works for the 1,068km Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway project. This gesture aims to ensure round-the-clock surveillance and timely execution of...

PDP Now Left With 5 Govs As Fubara, Adeleke Dump Party For APC, Accord

10.12.2025

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, yesterday, dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), ending months of speculations that he would join the ruling party. Fubara, who announced his defection at a stakeholders meeting held at the Government House, Port Harcourt, based his decision on the overwhelming support President Bola...

Abductions: Sokoto Takes Drastic Measure, Closes 2 Health Colleges

10.12.2025

Fear and uncertainty among parents and students of Sultan Abdurhman Health Technology, Gwadabawa and College of Science and Technology, Tambuwal are the duo of colleges for closure. Such decision may have a negative effect on the future of the students and healthcare delivery programmes in the state. The decision to shut down the institutions may...

Community Raises Alarm Over Destruction Of Cocoa Farm

10.12.2025

Palpable tension has gripped the Aponmu community in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State over the destruction of farmlands by suspected hoodlums and land grabbers. The residents called on the state government, the Chairman of the local government, Hon Lade Fasua and relevant government agencies to come to their aid and prevent a...

Niger Republic Imposes Stricter Scrutiny On Nigerian Goods

10.12.2025

The Republic of Niger has announced new restrictions on goods originating from Nigeria, citing heightened security concerns, authorities said. The directive, issued by Colonel Mohamed Yacouba Siddo, Customs Formalities Corporation Officer, required that all goods—especially those described as “miscellaneous goods”—be offloaded and thoroughly inspected at entry points before being allowed to transit further into Niger....

At New Telegraph, Gani Fawehinmi Organisation Moves To Preserve Legal Icon’s Legacy

10.12.2025

…seeks media, CSOs’ support to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy The Gani Fawehinmi Organisation yesterday called on media and civil society groups to support its efforts to ensure democratic governance in Nigeria. According to the group, the target is to preserve the ideology, philosophy, and beliefs of the late human rights activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi. Speaking during...