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New Tenant Washes Compound, Video Goes Viral

A Nigerian lady's video of a new tenant pressure-washing the dirty compound has gone viral, sparking reactions on communal responsibility and hygiene. Would you do the same?

US Strikes Kill 8 in Pacific Drug Cartel Operation

US military forces killed eight people in strikes on suspected drug boats in the Pacific. The controversial campaign, part of 'Operation Southern Spear,' has now claimed at least 95 lives.

Lagos Launches New Towns to Ease Population Pressure

Lagos State government explains new town development is a critical response to intense population pressure and infrastructure strain. Commissioner Oluyinka Olumide details plans for orderly expansion and climate-resilient communities. Read more.

Omisore, 6 Others Reject APC Disqualification

Seven APC governorship aspirants in Osun, led by Senator Iyiola Omisore, dismiss their disqualification as a politically motivated hatchet job. They allege pressure from the Villa to impose a candidate. Read the full details.

MURIC Rejects US Pressure on Shariah Law

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has firmly rejected calls from US-linked figures for Nigeria to outlaw Shariah, warning it crosses a constitutional red line. Read the full statement.

AfDB approves $500m loan for Nigeria's budget

African Development Bank approves $500 million budget support for Nigeria to boost non-oil revenues and energy sector reforms. Learn how this impacts Nigeria's economic growth.

EU Targets Shein Over Childlike Sex Dolls

European Union intensifies pressure on Shein following French uproar over childlike sex dolls sale. Platform faces suspension threat as EU investigates systemic consumer risks.

Odira Nwobu's Last Video Before Death Emerges

Nollywood mourns as actor Odira Nwobu's final Instagram video from nightclub surfaces hours before his death from high blood pressure in South Africa. Read emotional tributes.

MSF expands diphtheria response in Northern Nigeria

Médecins Sans Frontières escalates diphtheria intervention across Borno, Kano, and Bauchi states amid rising cases. Learn how the health crisis is unfolding and what's needed to contain it.

US Congressman: Christians Persecuted in Nigeria

US Congressman declares severe Christian persecution in Nigeria, cites 17,000 deaths since 2019, questions US aid, and links crisis to Nnamdi Kanu's detention despite court orders.

US Lawmakers Divided Over Trump's Nigeria Actions

US Congress debates Trump's designation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern amid conflicting views on religious persecution. Key lawmakers disagree on characterization of violence.

Japan PM Takaichi defends $135bn stimulus package

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi insists the $135 billion stimulus is fiscally responsible despite market concerns. Includes energy subsidies and tax cuts to combat inflation.

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