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Peter Obi says he may not be alive for 2027 election as Presidency hits back

Peter Obi says persistent frustration of his activities has left him uncertain about the future, but the Presidency insists his allegations are baseless.

Nancy Isime sparks debate after refusing to reveal her salary to a husband

Nancy Isime's comments about keeping her income private have reignited debate over financial transparency, trust and healthy boundaries in relationships.

Nollywood star Joseph Momodu joins US Army after leaving acting

Former Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has completed US Army Basic Combat Training, becoming the latest Nigerian entertainer to begin a military career in America.

Rising cooking fuel costs push Nigerians toward firewood and charcoal

Escalating cooking gas and kerosene prices are forcing many Nigerian families to abandon modern cooking fuels in favour of charcoal and firewood as the country's cost-of-living crisis intensifies.

‘I’m not going back’: embattled Chidimma Adetshina to take a break from Mzansi

NIGERIA - Former Miss SA Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina says that she is not eager to return to South Africa because of the tribulations she faced there, instead choosing to continue exploring Nigeria where she has been welcomed with open arms.

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote says he doesn’t own a home outside Nigeria

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says that he does not own any property overseas, as he only owns two houses in Nigeria, as he wants to concentrate on developing and industrialising his native country.

Nigerian singer Rema releases new project titled HEIS, with song HEHEHE

Nigerian singer Rema has announced the arrival of a brand new project titled HEIS out this Thursday (on Mavin Global/Jonzing World/Interscope Records).

Davido, Wizkid reignite long-standing feud with fiery social media exchange

Afrobeats superstars Wizkid and Davido are feuding once again, as both musicians took to social media to taunt one another this week.

Nigerian court sentences Chinese national to death for killing girlfriend

A Nigerian court has sentenced a Chinese businessman to death after being found guilty of murdering his girlfriend Ummu Kulthum Sani in 2022.

Nigeria says “not a dime” will be paid to kidnappers who abducted 280 kids

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said "not a dime" will be paid to kidnappers to release over 280 school children abducted last week. The kidnappers, who contacted the families, are demanding a ransom of 1bn naira ($600,000; £470,000).

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