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target=_blank>Why I prefer stylish women to rich ones – Rema opens up
By Seyi Babalola Nigerian Afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema has hinted at his perfect woman. In a recent interview with People Gallery, the 25-year-old revealed that he prefers a stylish and fashionable woman over a wealthy one. The ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker revealed that he is already wealthy, so a woman’s style is
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target=_blank>Waterways Safety: NIWA cleanup exercises of jetties commences in Warri to enhance navigation
From Ben Dunno, Warri In line with its core mandate to ensure an hygienic and safe environment for commercial boat passengers along its right of waterways, the management and staff of the Warri Area Office of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has commenced cleaning-up exercise of some major jetties within the commercial city. The
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target=_blank>Badagry Council Chairmen laud SMA Movement for boosting APC e-registration
BY PHILIP NWOSU The chairmen of Badagry Local Government and its Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) on Thursday commended the Chief Executive Officer of the Samuel Mawuyon Ajose (SMA) Movement for his support toward the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) electronic membership registration exercise. Speaking with journalists after a meeting with APC chairmen
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target=_blank>Initiative to address GBV in C’River schools underway
From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar In a bold move to safeguard the future of Cross River’s youth, the Abong Abang Empowerment Foundation (AAEF) and Humanity Without Borders Empowerment Initiative (HUWIB) have joined forces to champion safe learning spaces in the state. Through a two days dynamic inter-school debate competition in Etung and Obubra LGAs, these organizations
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target=_blank>CAN mourns Imam Abubakar Abdullahi
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condole with the Muslim community in Nigeria over the death of Imam Abubakar Abdullahi. Late Imam Abubakar Abdullahi was the Islamic Scholar who offered protection to 262 Christians in his Mosque during a violent massacre in 2018 in Plateau State, standing firmly on the side
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target=_blank>Obi Cubana restates commitment to true Igbo value through enterprise
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia A Frontline entrepreneur and philanthropist, Chief (Dr.) Obinna Iyiegbu aka Obi Cubana has restated his commitment to representing the true spirit of Ndigbo through enterprises that create value, generate employment, and serve Nigeria and the wider global community. Obi Cubana, Chairman of the Cubana Group stated this at Enugwu-Ukwu na Umunri,
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target=_blank>UNN Fee Hike: Governing Council, SUG reach consensus on charges
From Felix Ikem, Nsukka The management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has reached consensus with the institution’s Student Union Government (SUG) to reduce the proposed 100 per cent sundry charges by the Council for the 2025/2026 academic session to 40 per cent. This comes after weeks of dialogue and negotiation with the student
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target=_blank>ANA Kaduna seeks partnership with Copyright Commission to curb piracy
From Noah Ebije, Kagduna The Kaduna State chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Kaduna Office, to explore areas of partnership aimed at protecting authors’ works from piracy. The delegation, penultimate Thursday, was led by the Chairman of ANA Kaduna State,
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target=_blank>Emir Argungu urges Nigerians to learn from historical reconciliation, wounds healing behind fishing festival
… says 30,000 fishermen to storm 2026 Argungu festival From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera has urged Nigerians to learn from the historical reconciliation, peaceful deal and wounds amendment between Kabi Kingdom and Sokoto caliphate,which led to the establishment of Argungu Fishing festival 500 years ago. Mera,
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target=_blank>AFCRD 2026: Ekwunife salutes Nigerian Armed Forces, fallen heroes, urges improved welfare
From Kenneth Udeh , Abuja Senator Uche Ekwunife has paid glowing tribute to officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces, ex-servicemen and women, and the families of fallen heroes as the nation marked the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD). In a statement made available to the SUN on Friday commemorating the
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target=_blank>Osun 2026: Modakeke Stages 5,000-Man Support Walk For Oyebamiji
…As Ogunsua Calls for Unity Modakeke community on Saturday witnessed a large-scale political mobilisation as over 5,000 supporters, well-wishers, and community leaders staged the “Modakeke Akoraye for AMBO Walk”@ in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO). The supporters were received at the palace of the Ogunsua of…
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target=_blank>NUC Approves Six New Programmes For Cosmopolitan University
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved six new academic programmes for Cosmopolitan University, Abuja, with effect from the 2025/2026 academic session. The approval, contained in a formal letter issued on behalf of the NUC Executive Secretary, followed a resource assessment and verification visit by NUC-appointed panels, which adjudged the university’s human and material resources…
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target=_blank>CAN Pays Tribute To Late Imam Who Saved 262 Christians
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has paid glowing tribute to the late Imam Abubakar Abdullahi for what it described as an extraordinary act of courage and humanity that saved 262 Christians during a violent attack in 2018. In a statement signed by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on Saturday, CAN described the late cleric…
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target=_blank>Abia LG Chairmen Debunk Diversion Of LG Funds
Chairmen of the 17 Local Government Councils of Abia State, addressed as Mayors, under the aegis of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), have debunked insinuations that the State Government tampers with the allocation to the third tier of government. The Mayors made their position known via a communique issued after their meeting in…
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target=_blank>Burna Boy, Sporty Group Unveil New Single ‘For Everybody’, Visual Tribute Celebrating Africa’s Vibrant Sports Heritage
Dave Meyers-directed music video showcases top African athletes, fashion, and choreography in a poignant tribute to the continent. Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has released his brand-new single, “For Everybody,” and accompanying music film, unveiling the full creative work first teased in partnership with Sporty Group. The all-encompassing project brings together some of Africa’s most dynamic…
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target=_blank>Uzodimma Inaugurates C’ttee To Rehabilitate Communities Affected By Insecurity
Following the successful efforts to curb insecurity that once plagued the Okigwe axis, the Imo State Government has shifted focus to the recovery and restoration of communities severely affected by the crisis. The Governor of the State, Hope Uzodimma on Saturday announced that he has inaugurated a Fact-Finding and Implementation Committee to drive the rehabilitation…
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target=_blank>Paralympics: Benue Athletes Decry Lack Of Facilities, Poor Welfare, Govt Neglect
Benue State athletes have decried the lack of facilities, poor welfare, and government neglect ahead of the Paralympic Games. They lamented the absence of critical sports facilities, inadequate training equipment and prolonged neglect by the state government. Chairman of the association, Mr Agada Austine, told sports writers that the challenges are coming at a critical…
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target=_blank>No Ambition Is Worth Life, Says Imo APC Chieftain After Foiled Assassination Attempt
A prominent stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State and real estate developer, Chief Success Obioma Akagburuonye, has called on politicians and business leaders to uphold the sanctity of agreements and place a premium on human life, saying the absence of these values is fueling rising tensions in the polity. Akagburuonye made…
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target=_blank>Delisting Of Nigeria By EU, Another Global Validation Of RH Reforms – Lagos APC
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the delisting of Nigeria from the list of “high-risk third-country jurisdictions” for money laundering and terrorism financing by the European Union (EU) is a validation of the renewed hope reforms in the country. This decisive action, which also affects South Africa, Burkina…
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target=_blank>Qatar Airways Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing In Lagos
A Qatar Airways aircraft carrying 248 passengers and 12 crew members made a safe emergency landing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Friday night, January 16, 2026. Saturday Telegraph gathered that the emergency was triggered by a technical fault that developed mid-air within Nigerian airspace. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency…
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