United States-based Nigerian sprinter Grace Nwokocha has regained her eligibility to compete after completing a three-year doping ban that kept her sidelined from the track. Once seen as one of Nigeria’s brightest prospects in athletics, Nwokocha’s career took a dramatic turn when she was suspended following a failed drug test,
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On the morning of August 13, 2025, tragedy struck in Louisville, Kentucky, when 23-year-old Redaja Williams, a mother of two, was fatally shot while walking her young daughter to a bus stop. The shooting occurred near Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary School, transforming what should have been a routine school day into
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The icy chill of Anchorage, Alaska, became the backdrop for one of the most consequential diplomatic encounters of the decade as U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met face-to-face for the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The summit, held at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on
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Nigeria’s population, often described as both a blessing and a burden, has once again taken center stage in the national conversation after the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, boldly declared that the country’s large population could become its greatest asset if only the right economic policies were crafted and
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In a striking gesture of recognition, Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has rewarded D’Tigress forward Blessing Ejiofor with N30 million and a duplex following Nigeria’s fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket victory in 2025. The move stands out as a rare instance of state-level appreciation for female athletes in Nigeria, where
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A storm of controversy has erupted in Nigeria’s Christian community following remarks by Biodun Fatoyinbo, the senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), who compared the late Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola’s lack of material wealth to his spiritual legacy. The statement drew widespread criticism, with many accusing Fatoyinbo of
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Social media has been buzzing ever since Davido’s wife, Chioma, stunned the world with her elegant hairstyle during their lavish wedding ceremony. The sleek and sophisticated look, paired with her glowing makeup and regal aura, became one of the most talked-about highlights of the star-studded event. But while many women
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The Nigerian film industry is mourning the loss of Olusegun Akinremi, famously known as Chief Kanran, who passed away on August 15, 2025, at the age of 69. Conflicting reports suggest he died after a brief illness, though no official medical confirmation has been released. His death marks the end
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In an inspiring turn of events that has warmed the hearts of many Nigerians, one of the University of Lagos’ brightest minds, Samuel Badekale, has secured a prestigious fully funded Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s scholarship, making him the only Nigerian and West African selected for the highly competitive MemBioMed program
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In a deeply emotional revelation that has sparked conversations across social media, Nigerian music executive and entrepreneur Ubi Franklin has bared his heart, opening up about the toll life’s challenges and human betrayal have taken on him. Known for his vibrant personality, industry connections, and often outspoken presence on matters
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