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Backlash as Veekee James says she admires women who pay bills without their husband’s support

Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James has stirred controversy online after expressing strong admiration for women who independently handle their household responsibilities without relying on their husbands. While speaking at the LadiesTalk conference, the award-winning designer praised women who work tirelessly to provide for their families, noting that such strength and commitment deserve recognition. According to her, the women she respects most are those who earn their own money, feed their children, support their homes, and even cater to their husbands

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Insecurity threatens Nigerian education, NANS warns

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has sounded a strong warning over the worsening insecurity across the country, saying the rising attacks on schools are endangering the future of young Nigerians and threatening the entire education system. The alarm follows two disturbing incidents this week. On Monday, armed men invaded the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, abducting 25 students and killing the school’s vice-principal. Earlier today, yet another school in Niger State St. Mary’s Catholic

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Make Ned no go put you for prison o” – Video of Regina Daniels and Peter Okoye partying hard in Lagos goes viral

A trending video of Nollywood star Regina Daniels enjoying a lively night out in Lagos has sparked widespread reactions online, especially as talks about tension in her marriage continue to swirl. In the viral clips, the actress—who is a mother of two—was seen having a good time in the company of singer Peter Okoye, her mother, and her sisters. Regina appeared completely at ease, laughing, dancing, and soaking in the vibrant atmosphere around her. Despite the ongoing chatter surrounding her

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Osimhen content at Galatasaray as European giants circle

Victor Osimhen’s agent, George Gardi the man who handled the forward’s switch from Napoli to Galatasaray says the Nigerian star is settled in Turkey despite renewed interest from top European clubs. Osimhen spent the 2024/25 season on loan with Galatasaray before completing a permanent move to the Turkish champions this summer. His strong form has since sparked enquiries from clubs such as Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, but Gardi insists the striker is not pushing for an exit. “Victor joined a

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Kebbi community holds special prayer for safe return of abducted schoolgirls

Residents of Maga in the Danko-Wasagu area of Kebbi State will today (Friday) hold a special prayer session as the search continues for the schoolgirls abducted earlier in the week. The District Head of Maga, Muhammad Sanid Dantani, told our correspondent on Thursday that the community remains devastated by the incident and is turning to prayer while security agencies intensify rescue operations. “We have agreed to gather on Friday to pray for the safe return of our daughters,” he said.

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Nigerian academic Abubakre appointed to UK’s Business Council for Africa board

Dr. Alim Abubakre, a senior lecturer at Sheffield Business School and founder of TEXEM UK, has been named to the Board of the Business Council for Africa (BCA), one of the United Kingdom’s longest-standing organisations dedicated to strengthening business ties with the continent. The BCA — established in 1956 to promote investment, policy conversations, and capacity development across Africa — confirmed his appointment on its official website. His entry into the board follows the exit of three long-serving directors: David

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Riyadh 2025: Nigeria Strikes Gold in Wrestling and Women’s Relay

Team Nigeria added two more gold medals to its haul at the ongoing 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, following standout performances in wrestling and the women’s 4x100m relay on Wednesday night. The National Sports Commission confirmed the latest victories in a statement released on Thursday by Kola Daniel, Special Adviser to the Director-General, Bukola Olapade. In the women’s 53kg freestyle wrestling final, Christiana Ogunsanya dominated Uzbekistan’s Shokhida Akhmedova with an emphatic 11–1 victory to secure Nigeria’s first gold of

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Nigeria Rises to 38th in Latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed three places to 38th in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, following a month in which they played two crucial international fixtures, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The updated rankings, covering 149 national team matches worldwide since the last release, reflect Nigeria’s 4–1 triumph over Gabon and a 1–1 draw with DR Congo, which ended in a 4–3 penalty defeat in the African World Cup play-offs. Although missing out on the 2026 World Cup was a

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Tinubu Celebrates Jonathan’s 68th Birthday, Commends His Democratic Legacy

President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 68th birthday, highlighting his enduring impact on Nigeria’s democratic evolution. In a statement released on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu joined Jonathan’s family, friends, and political colleagues in celebrating the milestone. The President lauded Jonathan’s humility and the dignified manner in which he handled leadership responsibilities, particularly during the 2015 presidential election, noting that his statesmanship strengthened Nigeria’s democracy

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