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A dispute over alleged destruction of farmland by grazing cattle has left one person dead and another injured in Beji, Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident involved a Gbagi farmer and a Fulani herder, according to community sources. A source who seeks anonymity explained that the farmer was working on his farmland…
Nigerian singer Olawale Ashimi, popularly known as Brymo, has spoken about being involved with married women in the early stage of his music career, saying the experiences later made him warn younger artistes against such relationships. Brymo made the disclosure on Tuesday during an episode of the NotJustOk podcast on YouTube, where he reflected on…
The Senate on Tuesday rejected calls by some of its members to nationalise South African companies operating in Nigeria and use the proceeds from the firms to compensate Nigerians who suffered losses during xenophobic attacks in that country. The upper chamber reached the decision after a majority of senators rejected the proposal through a voice…
Budding gospel singer Lekan Remilekun has spoken publicly about his father, veteran gospel musician Remilekun Amos, who went missing in 2000. Before his disappearance, Mr Amos was widely known in gospel music circles for his musical ministry and his performances at Christian gatherings across southwestern Nigeria. He revealed that his family spent the past 26…
Nollywood actress, Jaiye Kuti, also known as Jayeola Monje, has criticised what she described as fake love and the lack of genuine support among colleagues in the film industry. Speaking during an interview on Oyinmomo TV, the actress said many actors appear supportive on the surface but fail to stand by one another during difficult…
Fighting between Kamuku farmers and Fulani herders has escalated to Kagara, the administrative headquarters of the Rafi Local Government Area in Niger State. According to sources, local authorities have imposed a curfew on the town after a mob attempted to invade the Kagara General Hospital to attack herders receiving medical treatment at the facility. Residents…
Grammy-winning Nigerian music superstar, Burna Boy, has been gifted a bespoke “one-of-one” widebody Bugatti Chiron to celebrate his birthday. This was revealed in a viral video shared online, showing a representative of Dubai-based luxury customisation company Venuum presenting the hypercar. The custom project features unique modifications, including the singer’s name engraved on the vehicle’s rear…
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the death of 18 people following a violent clash between farmers and herders in several communities in Rafi Local Government Area of the state. The affected communities include Anguwan-Baago, Kuwan-Kasa, Mararraban-Gwadaro and Tashan-Bako, where the violence reportedly escalated after a series of reprisal attacks. Confirming the incident in…
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most Merciful. After the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) received his first revelation in Mecca around 610 CE, marking the beginning of his prophetic mission, he spent the next 13 years preaching the message of Islam, calling people to the worship of Allah (SWT) and to a righteous way…
Chiamaka Nwakalor-Egemba, wife of Nigerian doctor and health influencer Egemba Chinonso Fidelis popularly known as Aproko doctor, has spoken about the challenges she faced after receiving a Chef Amaka PCOS diagnosis just three months into her marriage. During an interview, Amaka, popularly known as Chef Amaka, said she got married in June and became concerned…
