Entertainment & Lifestyle General

Burna Boy Sets New Spotify Record for African Artistes

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has reclaimed the top spot on the digital streaming charts after setting a new Spotify record for the highest monthly listeners by an African artiste. The Afrofusion star reportedly reached a peak of 46.84 million monthly listeners on the streaming platform, surpassing the previous mark and reinforcing his position as

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Politics

Tinubu Launches Training for 5,000 Meter Installers Under Presidential Metering Initiative

President Bola Tinubu has announced the launch of a training programme for 5,000 young Nigerians as meter installers and technicians under the Presidential Metering Initiative. The programme is aimed at equipping young people with technical skills needed in the power sector while also supporting the Federal Government’s efforts to close the country’s metering gap and

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Foreign Politics

Iran Urges Massive Turnout at Khamenei Funeral to ‘Avenge’ His Death

Iran has called for a massive public turnout at the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with authorities describing the ceremonies as a show of loyalty to the Islamic Republic and a response to his killing in U.S.-Israeli strikes earlier this year. Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, urged citizens to

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Judiciary Politics

Court Adjourns Emeka Ike’s N10bn Suit Against INEC, Wike’s Aide

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until July 22 further proceedings in the N10 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike, against the Independent National Electoral Commission and Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The case, which came up before Justice

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Politics

Court Affirms David Mark-Led ADC Leadership, Dismisses Abejide’s Suit

A Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the leadership of the African Democratic Congress headed by former Senate President David Mark, dismissing a suit filed by House of Representatives member, Leke Abejide, challenging the party’s leadership structure. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Musa Liman held that the suit lacked merit and was not justiciable

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General Uncategorized

Adire Fabric to Replace Khaki as New NYSC Uniform

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has confirmed that Adire fabric will replace the traditional khaki as part of the Federal Government’s approved reforms for the National Youth Service Corps. Olawande said the decision was aimed at promoting local production and ensuring that funds spent on the new uniform benefit Nigeria’s textile and creative

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Sports

United States Defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina to Advance

The United States booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Round of 32 clash played in the early hours of Thursday. The Americans took the lead just before half time through Folarin Balogun, who finished calmly to put

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Belgium Overcome Senegal in Five-Goal Thriller

Belgium booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Senegal 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 32 encounter played on Wednesday night in Nashville. The Belgians made a bright start to the contest and took the lead in the 18th minute through Jérémy Doku, who finished off

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Sports

England Beat DR Congo to Book Round of 16 Spot

England secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming from behind to defeat DR Congo 2-1 in their Round of 32 clash on Wednesday in Atlanta. The Three Lions were stunned early in the contest when Brian Cipenga fired DR Congo ahead in the seventh minute, putting

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Judiciary Security

DSS Arraigns Five Over Alleged Concealment of Timipre Sylva

The Department of State Services has arraigned five Nigerians before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations that they concealed the whereabouts of former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva. The defendants, Reuben Ayuba, Musa Mohammed, Friday Paul, Paganengigha Anagaha and Ayebaifife Suobite, were charged with conspiracy and allegedly concealing the whereabouts of a fugitive.

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