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United States lawmakers on Tuesday criticised the Nigerian government for failing to curb escalating violence and widespread killings across the country. The remarks were made during a joint briefing of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, convened to examine allegations of systematic attacks on Christians and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria. Speaking at the session, members of Congress referenced President Donald …

Nigerian music icon, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has reportedly welcomed a baby girl with Natasha, a lawmaker in the Edo State House of Assembly. In the brief announcement, Natasha expressed gratitude with the caption: “It’s a Girl” followed by prayer emojis. According to an informed source, the child was delivered in an Abuja hospital on Thursday night. …

Nigeria kept their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive on Thursday after securing a 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon in Rabat to advance to the final of the African play-offs. The match ended 1–1 after 90 minutes, forcing extra time, where Chidera Ejuke and Victor Osimhen struck in quick succession to give the Super Eagles control …

Nigeria Police have reportedly arrested human rights activist Omoyele Sowore. Sowore was taken into custody at the Federal High Court in Abuja. This was revealed in a post on X by human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong, who accused the police and President Bola Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s judicial system. He wrote: “The arrest of Omoyele Sowore at the Federal …

Forty-eight years after the Federal Government short-changed Enugu Rangers, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has finally stepped in to right the wrong. At an emotional ceremony in Enugu on Wednesday, the apex Igbo body paid each surviving member of the 1977 African Winners’ Cup-winning squad N1 million, fulfilling a pledge the Federal Government never redeemed. In 1977, when Rangers conquered Africa, the …

Former French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, arrived on Tuesday at a Paris prison to begin a five-year sentence, television images showed. Sarkozy, 70, was convicted of having participated in a criminal organisation in connection with alleged campaign finances from the late Libyan dictator Moamer Gaddafi. Sarkozy remained defiant until the end, posting on X a statement repeating his claim that he …

Senator Ned Nwoko has accused his actress wife, Regina Daniels, of engaging in drug and alcohol abuse, alleging that her actions have led to violence and destruction in their home. The lawmaker made the claims in a Facebook post on Sunday titled “REGINA’S UNPROVOKED CARNAGE AND RAMPAGE IN MY HOUSE AND IN MY ABSENCE.” According to Nwoko, Regina’s alleged struggle …

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has reportedly accused her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, of domestic violence following the circulation of a disturbing video showing her in visible distress. In the viral clip, the actress is seen tearfully surrounded by several men alleged to be thugs linked to the senator. She was heard lamenting that she could no longer tolerate the situation, …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria cruised to a 4–0 victory over the Benin Republic on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo but fell short of securing automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite the emphatic win, Nigeria finished as one of the best second-placed teams in the CAF qualifying series and will now advance to …

Kevin Black Arua never set out to be a politician on or off camera. Yet his alter ego, “Governor Amuneke,” now commands millions of online followers and stirs debate on governance with every video. What began as light-hearted social commentary has grown into sharp political satire that makes Nigerians laugh while quietly questioning power. In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM …