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Day: May 26, 2025

AfricanaXperience x Trax Apparel Delivers a Thrilling #SpringPop at Jabi Lake Mall

Abuja, Nigeria – The vibrant energy of spring came alive over the weekend as AfricanaXperience, hosted in collaboration with Africana Couture and Trax Apparel, delivered an unforgettable two-day affair tagged #SpringPop. Held at the Africana Couture store in Jabi Lake Mall, the experience merged fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment, drawing in style enthusiasts, tastemakers, and community…

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Davido and co. pay courtesy visit to President Tinubu

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa over the weekend, drawing buzz across social media. The 32-year-old music icon was accompanied by celebrity businessman Cubana Chief Priest and talent manager Ubi Franklin.  In videos shared by the entourage, the group was…

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Checkers Custard unveils new 3-in-1 cocoa beverage, Chocotee amid fanfare in Lagos

Checkers Custard Africa has once again proven their commitment to delighting Nigerian homes and families with nourishing food products through an exciting launch of their latest product. In a beautiful and colourful event held on Friday, May 23, 2025, the family-friendly brand unveiled its new Checkers 3-in-1 ChocoTee, a cocoa beverage designed for lovers of…

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Protest rocks Abuja as pressure mounts on Tinubu to sack NMDPRA boss

President Bola Tinubu has been urged to sack Engineer Farouk Ahmed, the chief executive officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The coalition of lawyers and civil society groups made this demand during a protest at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday, May 26, over allegations of corruption and misuse…

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Wizkid and 4 other Nigerian celebrities who dropped out of university

In Nigeria, getting a university degree is often seen as the ultimate pathway to success. But for some of the country’s biggest stars, the classroom just wasn’t part of the journey. Whether it was to chase music, acting, or something in between, these celebrities hit pause on their education and still made it big. 1….

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Saudi Arabia deports Nigerian cleric Sheikh Gumi

Controversial Nigerian Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has been deported from Saudi Arabia and barred from participating in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, despite holding a valid visa. Gumi, who is based in Kaduna, announced the development on Monday, May 26, via social media. He claimed the Saudi authorities’ decision was based on his political views….

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Charly Boy commends Davido amid criticism over ‘I’m Igbo by blood’ statement

Nigerian music legend and activist Charly Boy has spoken in support of Davido after the singer faced some backlash for associating himself with people of Igbo heritage as a Yoruba man. About a week ago an X user, @yakbel, wrote, “Davido just dey carry Ibo full body, until when dem betray am before e rest,…

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7 Top universities in Nigeria with partnerships to foreign universities

These partnerships support joint-degree programmes, faculty exchanges and collaborative research centres that expose students to international best practices. Undergraduates and postgraduates benefit from study-abroad semesters, cross-cultural internships and access to specialised facilities overseas. Such alliances improve employability, foster innovation and create direct pathways into global networks. They also strengthen institutional reputations by awarding credentials that…

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Africa Day 2025: Olam Agri Celebrates Roots, Showcases Impressive Workplace Diversity

Olam Agri in Nigeria, a leading agribusiness in food, feed and fibre, demonstrated pride in its roots and underlined its strong reputation as a Top Employer.  The business marked this year’s Africa Day amid conviviality, impressive cultural engagement and display of diversity, thrilling staff on Friday, May 23, 2025, across its office locations in the…

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3 Oloris accused of cheating – But did they really do it?

When people think of royalty, they often imagine prestige, wealth, and impeccable dignity. However, behind the glittering crowns and ceremonial robes, royal families are not immune to the turmoil of personal relationships and public drama. Here in Nigeria, particularly in the Yoruba kingdom, marital controversies involving revered kings and their queens have captivated public interest….

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