President Tinubu Nominates General Christopher Musa as New Minister of Defence

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, following the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar earlier this week. In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu forwarded General Musa’s nomination, expressing confidence in his ability to lead the Ministry of Defence and strengthen the nation’s security architecture. General Musa, 58, is a seasoned military officer with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. He served as Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 until October 2025 and…

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Fidelity Bank Honoured with Customs Service Award for Pioneering Role in UCMS Implementation

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Fidelity Bank’s leadership in digital innovation and public sector collaboration has once again been spotlighted as the tier-one lender was honoured at the Comptroller General of Customs Award Night 2025. At the ceremony, which took place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom, Abuja, on Friday, 21 November 2025, Fidelity Bank was presented with a prestigious award by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for being the first bank to successfully process Customs Duty and the Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) on the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS). The award, presented under…

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Nkechi Blessing Arrests Woman Who Secretly Took Her Gym Photo

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Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has disclosed that she arrested a lady who secretly photographed her at a gym with the intention of body-shaming her. Blessing, speaking emotionally on the Honest Bunch podcast, recounted how an unflattering photo of her working out was taken without her consent and circulated online, sparking a wave of mixed reactions. The actress criticised people who undergo cosmetic surgery yet mock women with natural bodies, questioning why anyone would shame others for their appearance. She said she took decisive steps to identify the culprit, despite the…

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Gunmen Abduct Bride, 10 Bridesmaids, Baby and 2 Others in Overnight Attack on Sokoto Community

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Armed bandits have kidnapped a bride, ten of her bridesmaids, a baby and several other women in a late-night raid on Chacho village in the Rabah area of Sokoto State, residents and security sources confirmed on Sunday. The attackers stormed the community between Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday, carting away at least 14 victims. The incident is the latest in a wave of mass abductions sweeping across northern Nigeria. A resident, Aliyu Abdullahi, told AFP that the assailants invaded the Zango neighbourhood where the newlywed bride was…

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Burna Boy’s Sister Debunks Rumour of Mother’s Removal as Manager

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A viral social media report claiming that Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has dropped his mother, Bose Ogulu, as his manager has been dismissed as false. The rumour circulated widely on Friday amid backlash trailing the singer’s troubled No Sign of Weakness tour in the United States. The speculation was fueled by an alleged Instagram Story credited to Burna Boy, suggesting his mother had been relieved of her managerial role. However, the singer’s sister, Nissi Ogulu, swiftly shut down the claim, describing it simply as “FAKE NEWS.” The report had ignited…

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The Beauty of Humble Beginnings

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Musa and Adeola didn’t look like much in the early days—just a young couple in a small one-room apartment, sharing dreams that were far bigger than their pockets. Their journey began with two plastic chairs, one borrowed fan, and a faith that refused to be intimidated by humble beginnings. Every morning, Musa woke before dawn to set out for work. Not because he loved the job, but because it was what they had. Adeola, with her soft strength, stretched every naira, turning little into enough. Their love was tested often,…

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Reno Omokri Faces Public Backlash After Appearing on Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List

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Social media erupted on Sunday as Nigerians reacted sharply to the inclusion of author and political commentator, Reno Omokri, on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s newly released ambassadorial nominees list. Omokri, who has long been known for his fierce criticism of the Tinubu administration, was named among the 17 non-career envoys submitted to the Senate for confirmation. The development triggered widespread outrage, with many Nigerians accusing him of inconsistency and political opportunism. Critics recalled Omokri’s emphatic public vow in 2023 that he would “never work with Tinubu in any capacity,” arguing…

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Gunmen Invade Kogi Church, Abduct Pastor, Wife and Worshippers During Sunday Service

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Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Sunday stormed a newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting the pastor, his wife, and several worshippers. The attack occurred mid-service, throwing the community into panic as gunshots rang out. Witnesses said the congregation fled in different directions to escape the armed men who reportedly whisked away the pastor, popularly known as Orlando, alongside his wife and other church members. Residents described the incident as frightening, noting that the assailants invaded the area unexpectedly,…

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India Arrests 50 Nigerians in Nationwide Drug Crackdown

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Indian authorities have detained at least 50 Nigerians in a sweeping, months-long crackdown on a transnational drug and hawala syndicate operating across several states. Local media outlet NDTV reports that the Delhi Crime Branch, working in collaboration with police units from Telangana, Noida, Vizag and Gwalior, led the operation that dismantled the network. The effort followed extensive intelligence gathering and involved the Telangana Police Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE). Officials described the scale of the operation as unprecedented. About 120 personnel from Telangana were deployed to Delhi…

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Burna Boy Faces Backlash as U.S. Shows Record Low Attendance, Cancellations Amid Fan Boycott Claims

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Nigerian Grammy-winner Burna Boy is facing mounting backlash in the United States as several of his recent concerts recorded visibly low attendance, sparking widespread speculation of a growing fan boycott linked to criticism of the singer’s perceived arrogance. The controversy stems from a viral video circulating on social media in which Burna Boy appeared to halt a U.S. performance to eject a couple seated near the stage. Viewers accused the artist of humiliating the pair, with some fans claiming the move reflected a pattern of “arrogant and dismissive” behaviour toward…

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