…when this too was abolished. The abolition of slavery involved Great Britain in enormous expenditure. She paid the sum of £20m, as compensation to Brit- ish slave owners for the emancipation of their slaves. The sum of £400,000 was paid to Spain for the right to search her ships for slaves. In addition to cancelling a…

…mowed down on the streets of Lagos, Ibadan and other cities across the country by the armoured tanks of the vile dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha? I propose that, just like we have a cenotaph for the "Unknown Soldier" whom we celebrate on January 15 every year, we should similarly erect a cenotaph for the "Unknown heroes of…

…him. "This is me. I am well and fine," he said in the video, directly countering the rumours that had sparked widespread concern among fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry. The actor also expressed frustration over what he described as a growing misuse of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, t…

…the script. Thankfully, she loved it, and the rest is history. Many viewers enjoy the humour in your productions. What drives your approach to comedy storytelling? I love to laugh, and I love seeing people happy and laughing. Besides, our country is very "sweet" right now, so I try to give my lovely viewers something t…

…terms. Now in her mid-40s, the actress seems to be approaching ageing with a blend of humour, gratitude and confidence. Her playful wish to remain young forever struck a chord with many fans who view her as a symbol of grace and timeless beauty.

…Abraham Olukunle Akinosun. For days, the burial ceremonies became more than moments of mourning, they transformed into a celebration of a life devoted to God, committed to service, and dedicated to advancing the work of Christ. Tributes and testimonies rented the air as ministers, church members, associates and admirer…

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…shareholders' equity to N11.84 billion and paying a cash dividend of N365.5 million, amounting to 50 kobo per share, despite a challenging business environment marked by inflationary pressures, rising operating costs, and foreign exchange volatility. The audited results show that total equity rose from N5.91 billion in…

…everyone who celebrated with us," they wrote. "Today is the grand finale as the most famous twins in African tourism say 'I Do'! Taiwo & Taiwo. Kehinde & Kehinde. All glory, honour, and adoration belong to God for making this day a reality," the post read. In another post celebrating their engagement, the couples wrote…

…the Champions League semi-finals. Real Madrid, who appointed Portuguese veteran Jose Mourinho as coach earlier in June, have made a spate of signings already this summer. Madrid brought in Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate on free transfers, and spent 55 million euros on Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella. After going tw…

…the ADC first produced its choice for the 2027 presidential election. While early rumours circulated about the pairing, party officials initially declined to give immediate confirmation, creating a gap that fueled speculation. ADC: Why Amaechi yet to be unveiled as running mate -Atiku's camp

…Markets in Agbonchia, Aleto and Alesa communities were closed, while security operatives mounted stop-and-search operations along the Trailer Park axis. The major contenders in the bye-election include Dr. Douglas Fabeke of the Action Alliance (AA), Osarosaka Ebenezer of the APC, Sam Barikpoa of the Labour Party, and O…

…might be reconsidering. A new Instagram photo of the duo has reignited marriage rumours. Both were dressed in matching traditional attire, with Liquorose leaning on Saga. She captioned the shot: "A look that speaks of Heritage and Pride." The image has since set social media buzzing. Fans wasted no time pushing the pai…

…by the forum's National Coordinator, General Benson, who said the group had unanimously agreed to support the President's second-term bid. According to the forum, which comprises stakeholders advocating peace, stability, and development in the Niger Delta region, it has closely observed the Tinubu administration and co…

…to her videographer and local media. The concert featured Ahmadi singing powerful, mournful songs to an empty audience, on a dimly-lit stage adorned solely with a large Persian carpet in the grounds of a traditional caravanserai complex. Ahmadi was backed by a pianist, drummer, guitarist and bassist. All the musicians…

…that amending the electoral law before the conclusion of the 2027 elections would amount to "changing the rules in the middle of a game," stressing that predictability and consistency remain critical to the credibility of the democratic process. As voting continued across the state, Bamidele expressed hope that the ent…

…to duty earned him respect across political, traditional, and social divides. While mourning this great loss, Bala Mohammed urged the family, associates, the Katagum Emirate, and the entire people of Bauchi State to take solace in the exemplary life and noble accomplishments of the deceased, whose contributions to soci…

…55 merchant ships passed through the strait on Saturday, transporting "moving large amounts of cargo and more than 17 million barrels of oil to global markets." The command added that U.S. forces "remain present and vigilant to ensure all aspects of the agreement with Iran are adhered to, obeyed, and in full force and…

…controls. Beginning this fall, users will be able to share their location for a custom amount of time, whether that's a few minutes, several hours, multiple days, or until a specific date and time. Apple is also adding the ability to temporarily pause location sharing with individual contacts until the end of the day.…

…communities. Following extensive deliberations, the Abia State House of Assembly, unanimously adopted the motion, with the members acknowledging the strategic importance of strengthening emergency response mechanisms across the State. In a related development, Abia State government has said it would establish a functio…

…by aerial surveillance," Danja said. "The swift response and sustained pressure mounted on the terrorists compelled them to abandon the kidnapped passengers and flee." He disclosed that 17 victims were rescued during the operation and handed over to relevant authorities for necessary assistance. In a related developmen…

…government councils, as well as repayments that allegedly exceeded the original loan amounts without adequate documentation. The commission also reported irregular transfers of public funds to certain financial institutions, noting that some transactions lacked sufficient records to establish their legitimacy. Governor…

…service to Nigeria in various capacities, saying many people remain unaware of the enormous contributions he has made to national development. He recounted learning about the monarch's humble upbringing, including how he reportedly sold firewood to finance his education, describing the story as an inspiration to younge…

…June 18, troops responded to credible intelligence indicating that armed terrorists had mounted a roadblock along the Sabon Birni-Shinkafi Road at Kura Mota Village, where they attacked two commercial vehicles and abducted several passengers. The attackers reportedly killed one civilian during the incident before fleei…

…about 10 p.m. on Friday and opened fire, killing the victims and throwing residents into mourning. The deceased were identified as Mrs Happiness Pam, 32, who was pregnant, and Daniel Luka, 24. Reacting to the incident, the Berom Youth Moulders Association, BYM, condemned the killings and described the attack as gruesom…