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Military strikes conducted by the US in December 2025 killed 155 Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto, a report by The New Humanitarian has claimed. The publication also claimed that the attacks left 200 additional Lakurawa fighters missing in the week following the operation. The strikes, carried out in collaboration with Nigerian authorities, are believed to have…
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Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has sparked widespread reactions on social media after making a surprising confession about her relationship status during the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2026. The 9th edition of AFRIMA kicked off on January 7, 2026, and wrapped up with the main awards ceremony on January 11, 2026, held at the Eko…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday night visited Ekpoma to assess the damage caused by the overnight fire that razed several shops constructed by the Police Officers Wives Association assuring the affected traders of swift government intervention and renewed security action. The Governor described the incident as disturbing and linked it to ongoing…
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BENIN CITY: The Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has enjoined Nigerian youths to avoid actions that could put the nation in a state of unrest. This was contained in a statement on Monday, signed by Osaigbovo Iguobaro, Chief Press Secretary to the Oba. Osaigbovo said that Oba…
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Lagos, Nigeria — Nigerian music superstar Rema had a night to remember at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (#AFRIMA2025), taking home three major accolades and cementing his position as one of Africa’s top artistes. The awards ceremony, which took place on Sunday, January 10, 2026, recognized outstanding musical talents across the continent. Rema emerged…
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Ekpoma, Edo State — A fire outbreak near the Ekpoma Police Station on Sunday night reportedly destroyed several stores in the area, causing panic among residents and traders. Eyewitnesses told reporters that the fire started around 9:30 p.m. and quickly spread to nearby shops due to strong winds and the close proximity of the buildings.…
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Lagos, Nigeria — Nigerian music sensation Rema expressed a mix of pride and humour after dominating the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) held on Sunday night, winning three major honours and reaffirming his status as one of Africa’s most influential artistes. The prestigious awards ceremony, which took place at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the attack on the palace of the Onojie of Ekpoma, His Royal Highness, Zaiki Anthony Ehizojie Abumere II, following a protest in Ekpoma that resulted in the blockage of a major highway and widespread destruction of property. The governor’s condemnation came a day after the incident, when…
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In a strongly worded statement that has set the tone for political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections, Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo — Collins Aghahowa and Emmanuel Egogo — have pledged that authorities will identify and prosecute everyone involved in the “evil” act of tearing down a Asiwaju…
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Controversial Nigerian social media activist and civil rights commentator Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has reignited debate over freedom of expression, state power, and the handling of Nigeria’s growing security crisis — particularly the surge in kidnappings across the country. In a fiery video post that has been widely shared on social…