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Year: 2025

I can’t know what killed my brother and be silent – Mohbad’s brother

Adura Aloba, brother of late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has refuted the claims made by actor Yomi Fabuyi that he offered  ₦3 million in exchange for an incriminating video of his brother fighting his wife Wunmi. Speaking at the recent World Press Conference held to demand justice for Mohbad, the bereaved brother debunked the actor’s claim,…

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Apple Music names Kaestyle & Fola among rising stars to watch out for in 2025

Global music streaming platform Apple Music has shared its list of emerging African musical acts to watch out for in 2025. Among the acts shortlisted are Nigerian rising sensations Fola and Kaestyle who are among the new acts carving a niche for themselves in Nigerian music. Since 2020, Apple Music’s artist development programme Africa Rising…

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Okpebholo hires 360 cleaners at ₦70k wage, surpassing Obaseki’s ₦20k payment

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has employed 360 cleaners from the three senatorial districts into the state’s civil service. Dr Anthony Okungbowa, the State Head of Service (HOS) disclosed this on Friday in Benin while briefing newsmen on the steps taken by the Okpebholo-led administration to embark on people-centred initiatives. Okungbowa said that those recruited…

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Here’s how these 5 simple habits can change how you look

While genetics and personal circumstances play a role, the choices you make each day like how you eat, sleep, move, and care for yourselves can significantly impact how you look.  Adopting certain healthy habits doesn’t just improve physical appearance; it boosts confidence, energy, and overall well-being.  If you’re looking to enhance your natural beauty and…

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9 dead, 14 under observation in suspected cholera outbreak in Rivers

The Rivers government has announced the death of nine individuals following a suspected cholera outbreak in Andoni and Akuku-Toru Local Government Areas. Dr Ada Oreh, the state Commissioner for Health, confirmed the development on Thursday in Port Harcourt. She said that three deaths occurred in Andoni, while six others were recorded in Akuku-Toru, with 41…

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Court orders arrest of Mercy Chinwo’s former manager over $345k fraud

A federal court in Lagos State has ordered the arrest of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo’s former manager, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, over a $345k fraud. On Thursday, January 16, 2025, the presiding judge granted the order after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed an ex parte motion for his arrest. Bilikisu Buhari, representing the EFCC…

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Keble: Making global real estate accessible to Africans for just $10

Today, real estate investing isn’t just for the very wealthy. With fractional real estate investing, anyone can start building wealth with as little as $10 or roughly ₦10,000. Thanks to platforms like Keble, everyday Africans now have access to prime real estate opportunities that were previously only available to high-net-worth investors. In cities like Lagos,…

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The ₦12,000 Twitter drama: married man vs. Tolani

Late on Saturday night, a Twitter user, Azeez came online, ready for a confrontation and it all began with a cryptic tweet, “Make I never talk,” which he quoted on Tolani’s photo. Tolani, perhaps burdened by guilt, responded preemptively, threatening to involve Azeez’s wife if he doesn’t stop harassing her. To back her claims, she…

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Pauloo na my Oga but Spyro didn’t tell a single lie – Shade Ladipo

Nigerian media personality Shade Ladipo has weighed in on the ongoing dispute between singer Spyro and music executive Pauloo. On January 16, 2035, Ladipo took to Spyro’s defense via her Instagram stories, stating that he had told no lies about the music industry. She wrote, “PaulO na my Oga but Spyro did not tell i…

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Ondo governor declares public holiday

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared Friday, January 17, 2025, a public holiday for state workers to prepare for the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, January 18. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the holiday is intended to facilitate public servants’ travel to their respective…

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