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EL RUFAI DENIES HAVING POLITICAL AMBITION AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTION.

A former Governor of Kaduna State, NASIR EL-RUFAI, says  he has no ambition to join the race for the 2027 presidential election.  Speaking during an interview, EL-RUFAI said that all he desires at this point is to see the administration of President BOLA TINUBU,which he described as evil and a tragedy, voted out. EL-RUFAI said he would go with the party the collective consensus decides to use as the vehicle to remove president TINUBU, adding that Nigerians are […]

todayJune 24, 2025

National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DISMISSES US EMBASSY ALERT ON SECURITY THREAT WITHIN ABUJA.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed the security threat within Abuja city as alleged by the United States’ Mission in Nigeria.  Recall that the United States Mission in Nigeria had warned its citizens against unofficial visits to Nigerian military and government facilities in Abuja due to increased security concerns arising from current global developments.  In a swift response, the Nigerian Government through the Minister of Information, MOHAMMED IDRIS, stated that Abuja remained safe for […]

todayJune 24, 2025

Entertainment

R. KELLY’S FIANCÉE DENIES FAMILY’S SEX SLAVE  CLAIMS

R. KELLY’S embattled fiancée, JOYCELYN SAVAGE, has come out publicly to shut down claims from her family that she is being held against her will. SAVAGE said she and R. KELLY have been together for 10 years and engaged for the past three years, adding that they are planning to get married and start a family once he is released from prison, while dismissing her parent’sclaims as false. JOYCELYN’S statement comes after her family told the media […]

todayJune 24, 2025

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU BOWS OUT AS ECOWAS CHAIRMAN

President BOLA TINUBU has formally concluded his tenure as Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, and called on regional leaders to remain steadfast in their commitment to peace, security, and inclusive development.  Delivering his closing remarks at the 67th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority held in Abuja yesterday, President TINUBUacknowledged the challenging terrain that defined his tenure—marked by political disruptions and […]

todayJune 23, 2025

National

SENATE RAISES ALARM OVER ₦200TRN ‘UNACCOUNTED FUNDS’ IN NNPC COFFERS.

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has raised serious alarm over discrepancies involving trillions of naira in the audited financial statements of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), describing the revelations as mind-boggling and worrisome. The committee,  during the investigative session held yesterday and chaired by ALIYU WADADA, where the Chief Financial Officer, DAPO SEGUN, was present, questioned the absence of detailed records justifying massive legal and auditing fees, as well as contradictions in receivables reportedly worth over N210 trillion […]

todayJune 19, 2025

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REAL MADRID HELD BY AL-HILAL IN ALONSO’S DEBUT

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Hilal in their first fixture at the 2025 Club World Cup last night. The Saudi Arabian champions began the game on the front foot and threatened to take the lead but it was Madrid who scored first, with GONZALO GARCIA finishing off a fine team move. Al-Hilal were level before the break from the penalty spot as RAUL ASENCIO ended up pulling the shirt […]

todayJune 19, 2025

National

ENUGU HOUSE OF REPS MEMBER DEFENDS HIS DEFECTION FROM LABOUR PARTY TO APC.

The Special Adviser on Project and Special Duties to the member of the House of Representatives representing Udi/Ezeagu federal constituency, CYRIACUS UMEHA, JASON OKECHUKWU, has defended the defection of the lawmaker to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC from the Labour Party, attributing the decision to the internal crisis rocking the party.  OKECHUKWU, who featured yesterday on Urban Radio flagship programme, THE PARLIAMENT, argued that the recent defection is in the interest […]

todayJune 19, 2025

Entertainment

NIGERIAN CELEBRITIES NOMINATED FOR 2025 TREND-UPP AFRICA AWARDS.

Some Nigerian celebrities have been nominated for the 2025 Trendupp Africa Awards.  The social media personalities nominated for the 2025 edition of Trendupp Awards include; popular Nigerian chess player, Tunde Onakoya, alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Stan Nze, Veekee James, Nancy Isime, Omoni Oboli, Regina Daniels, Aproko Doctor, Priscilla Ojo, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Peller, Sabinus, Taaooma, Brain Jotter, Asher Kine, Cubana Chief Priest among other notable celebrities. The Trendupp Africa Awards celebrates influencers, […]

todayJune 19, 2025

News

SIMON SET TO JOIN PARIS FC ON A THREE-YEAR DEAL

Super Eagles winger, MOSES SIMON is on the verge of completing a move to newly promoted Ligue 1 club Paris FC. According to reports, SIMON will sign a three-year contract with the modest club, which will pay €6.5m to secure his services from another Ligue 1 club Nantes. The 29-year-old will earn around €300,000 on a monthly basis. The talented winger has spent six years at Nantes and registered eight goals and 10 assists in 32 league […]

todayJune 18, 2025

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