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Month: July 2025

TERRA ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS’ TALP X Delivers a Powerful Mix of Theatre, Music and Social Commentary in Another Stellar Edition

The curtains have fallen, but the energy from the latest edition of TALP X still lingers. Held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos the quarterly showcase by Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) once again brought together bold storytelling, rich performances and electrifying entertainment, leaving audiences deeply moved, inspired and…

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Tension rises as Atiku reacts to Okpebholo’s threats against Peter Obi

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned threats made by Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State against Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, warning that such remarks endanger not just Obi but all Nigerians advocating for democracy. Reacting to a viral video in which Governor Okpebholo warned Obi not to step into Edo State without…

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Sandra Amachree’s Trailblazing Cannes Lions Week: Inspiring Africa’s Creative Future

From global jury rooms to international speaking stages, Nigerian marketing leader Sandra Amachree shares how her Cannes Lions 2025 experience reaffirmed the role of creativity as a catalyst for Africa’s economic transformation. Sandra Amachree, Head of Communications – Marketing at Nigerian Breweries Plc. (HEINEKEN), had a standout presence at the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival…

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Health and Fitness

This category celebrates influencers championing wellness through impactful content that inspires healthier lifestyles. From fitness to mental wellbeing, they’re building strong, supportive communities across digital platforms.

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Ebonyi governor gets 48-hour ultimatum to sack SSG over alleged ₦1bn corruption scandal

A diaspora group of Ebonyi indigenes has called for the immediate dismissal of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Grace Umezuruike, following a court-ordered interim forfeiture of over ₦1 billion allegedly diverted from the state’s coffers. The Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora (AEISCID) issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Governor Francis…

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7 Financial red flags Nigerians ignore until it’s too late

Early warning signs often appear but go unnoticed amid busy lives and day‑to‑day pressures. From recurring small fees to unchecked borrowing and overreliance on informal credit, these warning signs can erode financial health long before a crisis strikes. Spotting red flags early lets you adjust habits, secure assistance, and avoid painful setbacks.   RECOMMENDED: 6 Budgeting…

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Tensions flare as Senate bars Natasha from National Assembly despite court victory

There was palpable drama at the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Tuesday, July 22, as suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was denied entry into the premises by security operatives, despite a recent court ruling believed to favour her reinstatement. The Kogi Central lawmaker arrived at the Assembly gate accompanied by prominent activist Aisha Yesufu, rights…

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2027: Gov Adeleke, Osun PDP caucus endorses Tinubu’s re-election

In a surprising political development, the Osun State caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 general elections. The endorsement came via a communiqué issued after a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Osogbo on Monday, July 21, which also reaffirmed…

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GDP Rankings: Real estate overtakes oil sector with new rebasing format

Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.13 per cent year-on-year in real terms in the first quarter of 2025, according to a fresh report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks a significant leap from the 2.27 per cent growth recorded during the same period in 2024. The NBS, in its Q1…

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Meet the African tribe where people have blonde hair and blue eyes

Africans are one of the most genetically diverse groups of people in the world. Most people would think Africans are mostly dark skinned, with brown eyes and black hair. But deep in the South Pacific, on the Solomon Islands, lives an African-descended tribe that defies this norm. The Melanesians of the Solomon Islands are a…

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