Nigeria’s national conversation on insecurity took a new turn on Thursday after renowned clergyman and Lead Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, called for a bold restructuring of the country’s security support system—starting with the training of NYSC members to assist in security operations.Speaking during an
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Nigerian music superstar Davido has once again stirred the social media pot, this time with a sharp and unapologetic clapback that has set X (formerly Twitter) buzzing. What began as a fan’s attempt to rally fellow supporters into organizing a more coordinated structure for the 30BG fanbase quickly turned into
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Nigeria’s conversation around national priorities took a sharp turn this week after Shehu Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, publicly urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend the ongoing Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road project and redirect its massive funding toward tackling the country’s deepening insecurity crisis. His statement, made
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A seemingly ordinary food order has exploded into one of the most talked-about online moments of the week after a customer’s review of an Ipaja shawarma spot surfaced on social media, leaving Nigerians laughing, outraged, and deeply confused all at once. The incident, shared by X user @Darkchocolaitel, began as
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In a charged session that underscored Nigeria’s deepening security crisis, the Senate on Wednesday took one of its most hardline positions yet, formally classifying kidnapping as an act of terrorism and recommending the death penalty for anyone found guilty of the crime. The move follows the November 18 attack on
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Media personality Diana, widely known by her social handle @DiianaD, has stirred a heated national conversation after sharing her thoughts on the often-unspoken “terms and conditions” attached to working out, self-discipline, and emotional relationships. In a post that quickly went viral across Nigerian social media spaces, she highlighted how commitment
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly responded to what the Presidency describes as a “regrettable” and “misleading” statement issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding South Africa’s participation and leadership role in the G20 ahead of the 2026 meetings. The diplomatic exchange, which erupted on X.com, has drawn global attention
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Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has found himself at the centre of a fast-unfolding political crisis in Guinea-Bissau, where a dramatic military coup has left dozens of African leaders, diplomats, and election observers stranded. Jonathan, who arrived in the country as part of the joint African Union (AU), ECOWAS, and
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A Nigerian man’s life-changing decision to sell his Lagos home for N60 million and relocate to the United Kingdom with his two children has ignited widespread debate across social media, unearthing deep questions about sacrifice, migration, and the true cost of a better future. The man, whose identity has not
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In a development that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political circles, former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose has confirmed that ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo has returned the alleged $20,000 appearance fee reportedly given to him for attending Fayose’s 65th birthday celebration. The dramatic twist follows days of public back-and-forth between the
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