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Tekno – Where Did Love Go? EP Artist: Tekno Song Title: Avelay Genre: Afrobeats / Afro-Pop / Afro-Fusion Release Date: July 3, 2026 Nigerian hitmaker Tekno keeps the momentum going with Avelay, a vibrant Afrobeats record that perfectly captures his flair for crafting infectious melodies and irresistible grooves. The tr…
Former Borno State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ali Modu Sheriff, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should shelve his 2027 presidential ambition, insisting that it is still the South’s turn to produce Nigeria’s president. Sheriff stated this on Monday during an appearance on Chann…
The Committee to Protect Journalists called late Monday for an investigation into the attempted kidnapping of a senior journalist in Kenya that followed angry criticism of his newspaper by President William Ruto. Rights groups have reported dozens of abductions of government critics in Kenya in recent years. Alex Kipro…
Kenyan police said they would not allow a planned march in Nairobi on Tuesday to mark an annual day of protest, with heavy security deployments disrupting traffic. Demonstrations have traditionally been held on July 7 to commemorate the day in 1990 when Kenyans rose up to demand a return to multi-party democracy after …
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By Enitan Abdultawab Social commentator and institutional reforms advocate, Segun Awosanya, popularly known as Segalink, has argued that Nigerian activists who are seeking political offices in the 2027 general election won’t necessarily make a difference in governance. The reform advocate maintained that activists ofte…
Spain head coach, Luis De La Fuente, has identified four players who helped his team to defeat Portugal in the World Cup Round of 16 encounter on Monday. De La Fuente watched as a late goal from Mikel Merino gave Spain a 1-0 win against Portugal. Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, the 65-year-old poin…
Stakeholders in health, construction, occupational safety and labour have called for stronger awareness and workplace protection for outdoor construction workers exposed to extreme heat in Nigeria. The call was made at the CoolKidneys Stakeholder Engagement Workshop, organised by the University of the West of England, …
Spain have become the first World Cup team to ever keep six straight clean sheets at the tournament. This follows a 1-0 win over Portugal in the last-16 of this year’s competition on Monday night. No one has scored against La Roja at the tournament so far. Goalkeeper Unai Simon has also extended his individual World Cu…
***Oyo Police Command says FCID, Force Headquarters, Abuja, effected arrest ***Residents confirm arrest ***PFIPC has no CBN account, OAGF clarifies By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief & Adeola Badru IBADAN-The Police have arrested the father and family friend of embattled Director-General of the purported Presidential Eco…
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,400 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,395 per dollar last weekend. Likewise, the naira depreciated to N1,371 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate…
***Court awards N100m fine against ADC chieftain over suit against judges By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA - The Court of Appeal in Abuja will today hear substantive appeals seeking to set aside the judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deregister African Democratic Congress, ADC, and…
***Residents, motorists blame container terminals for worsening traffic jam ***Terminal operator cites limited space, port restrictions ***We're working with stakeholders to curb Mile 2 traffic- NPA lNSC absolves self from gridlock By Efe Onodjae, Precious Enaike & Florencemary Nwabueze LAGOS - RESIDENTS, motorists and…
By Adeola Badru IBADAN- CONFERENCE of the West African College of Physicians, WACP, yesterday, urged government at all levels to strengthen the health system or risk worsening the ongoing migration of skilled medical professionals, declining service delivery, and deepening pressures on already overstretched hospitals. …
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, said yesterday the federal government has reduced the import tariffs on used vehicles from 15 per cent to five and on brand-new vehicles from 20 per cent to 10. Adeniyi spoke when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on C…
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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia on Monday reassured President Bola Tinubu that the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains united in the State despite recent internal disagreements. Governor Alia said he was confident the APC would emerge stronger and deliver greater elect…
Ex-governor of Borno State and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Ali Modu Sheriff, has dismissed the chances of former Anambra State governor Peter Obi winning the 2027 presidential election, insisting the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate would fail to secure the backing of Northern voters. Speaki…
The Naira opened the trading week stronger on Monday, appreciating by N1.92 against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market. Data published on the Central Bank of Nigeria's official website showed the currency closed at N1,368.26 per dollar on Monday. The latest performance represented a 0.14 p…
Paraguay’s government on Monday condemned remarks made by a senator who racially abused France star Kylian Mbappe after Paraguay was eliminated from the World Cup over the weekend. “The remarks made by Senator Celeste Amarilla, directed at the captain of the French national team, Kylian Mbappe, are contrary to the valu…
By Esther Onyegbula The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has announced plans to convene political leaders, healthcare policymakers, regulators and pharmaceutical experts at its 45th Annual International Scientific Conference, Unity 2026, with a renewed push to expand healthcare access, strengthen …
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey ended in heartbreak on Monday night as a late strike from Mikel Merino handed Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in a tense Round of 16 clash at Dallas Stadium. The veteran forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, who had been widely tipped to be making his final appearance at the tournament, co…
By Adegboyega Adeleye Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and Spain teenage sensation Lamine Yamal have both been named in the starting line-ups for Tuesday’s blockbuster 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final clash. Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has made one change to the side that defeated Croatia, recalling João Fé…
...Says Gov has done very well, urges continuous support for him ...I’m certain other aspirants will back our candidature: Speaker Danladi The Emir of Ilorin Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR on Monday offered his official blessings for the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), hinging his backing on the good s…