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For Wale Edun, it is thank you for your service — by Kayode Oyedeji
We may not know exactly the circumstances leading to his exit but his works speak for him. He has helped the President steered Nigeria away from Harare and rescued Nigeria from bankruptcy. The reforms are not easy. It takes courage and conviction to undertake delicate reforms that will alter the structure and dynamics of our economy for life and for…
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Many African Catholics have greeted Leo’s first visit with joy. Others fear he’s lent legitimacy to strongman leaders
For Mauro Rui Callado Cortêz, a Catholic lay teacher in Angola, the “unique opportunity” to see Pope Leo XIV in person was unmissable, even though serious illness should have confined him to bed. “My visual contact with the Holy Father was a unique moment; it transmitted such a great physical and spiritual lightness that the feeling of satisfaction doesn’t end,”…
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Media personality Roby Ekpo speaks on 11-year marriage crash, alleges deception
Nigerian media personality Roby Ekpo has spoken about the collapse of his marriage to his estranged wife, Mayowa Lambe, accusing her of infidelity, deception and financial strain. Ekpo, who appeared in an episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, said he was shocked to discover that his wife had remarried another man after more than a decade together. “After 11 years…
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Ubi Franklin condemns online bullying of Chioma Adeleke, threatens lawsuit
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Music executive Ubi Franklin has condemned the alleged online bullying of Afro-pop star Davido’s wife, Chioma Adeleke, popularly known as Chef Chi, and threatened legal action against those involved. Ubi, who serves as Chioma’s manager, made the announcement on his X page on Tuesday, alleging that some individuals had formed WhatsApp groups to troll and attack…
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Peter Okoye defends birthday change, dismisses backlash as irrelevant
Afrobeat star Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has responded to critics who questioned his decision to change his birthday, insisting that their reactions were unnecessary. Recall that the singer earlier announced on Monday that his new birthday will be November 30, a move that sparked reactions from fans of the defunct P-Square group, where he rose to fame.…
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Ex-minister Edun reflects on service under Tinubu, highlights economic gains
Former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve in various capacities since the inception of the administration in May 2023. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Edun said it was an honour to contribute to the implementation of the administration’s economic agenda, noting…
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Rivers govt intervention halts OPM pastor’s marriage plans for autistic children
The Rivers State Government has intervened in the controversial marriage arrangement involving autistic children under the care of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), leading to the suspension of future plans by the church’s founder, Chibuzor Chinyere. The development followed a meeting on Tuesday between the cleric and officials of the state Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, alongside the International Federation…
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Governor Inuwa commissions mechanic village, inspects capital projects in Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has stepped up his administration’s infrastructure drive with the commissioning of a purpose-built mechanic village along Bajoga Road and an inspection of key ongoing projects across the state capital. The newly inaugurated facility is expected to improve the operations of automobile technicians by providing a structured and conducive workspace. Strategically located between the Ibrahim…
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Bovi, Mbatha to host AMVCA 2026 as Osakioduwa exits after 11 years
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has announced Nigerian comedian and actor Bovi Ugboma and South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha as co-hosts for its 2026 edition, ending the 11-year hosting run of IK Osakioduwa. The development marks a major shift in the presentation of the awards, as Osakioduwa, who has anchored the show since its inception in 2013, steps…
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Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is ‘disrespectful’
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he considered visits by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow but not Kyiv “disrespectful”. The pair visited the Russian capital late last year as ceasefire talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine gained pace, and again in January. Witkoff, who has been to Moscow eight times, met Vladimir Putin on many…
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