Nigerian singer Candy Bleakz has shared her candid thoughts on the increasing trend of relocation, popularly referred to as “japa,” urging Nigerians to think carefully before leaving the country for greener pastures abroad. In a recent video, the singer highlighted the harsh realities of life in countries like the United Kingdom, where many Nigerians migrate in search of better opportunities. …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is not planning to destroy uncollected permanent voter cards (PVCs).    An online report had claimed that the electoral commission wanted to destroy six million uncollected PVCs.   In a statement released on Sunday, January 5, the electoral body described the report as “false” and advised members of the public to ignore …

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Germany’s inflationary pressures resurged strongly in December, exceeding forecasts and reaching an 11-month high, with latest data signalling a persistent challenge for policymakers at the European Central Bank. ADVERTISEMENT Germany’s inflation figure hit 2.6% in December, its highest level in 11 months and surpassing forecasts of 2.4%. Core inflation edged up to 3.1%. Markets reacted as Bund yields hit 2.45% …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has arrested fifty suspects in connection with stolen manholes in the nation’s capital.    The arrest was made after the team stormed the Kabusa Pantaker Market on Sunday, January 5th, 2025.   According to the command, fifty suspects and twenty-five manhole covers, three vehicles, vandalized solar street lights, galvanized rods used in the …

A video of a peeved Wizkid lashing at an unknown person has made its rounds across social media, leaving his fans and Nigerians to wonder, “Who made Wizkid angry?” In the video, Wizkid was seen seemingly walking away from an altercation and then walking back towards the person, visibly angry. The singer, flanked by a few members of his associates, …

Two injuries for Josh Hazlewood and a lack of potency from spinner Nathan Lyon (nine wickets at 36.88) and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh (three wickets at 46.33) left Australia’s seamers with some heavy lifting to do. Questions remain about their stocks beneath Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland but the veteran trio lifted Australia to the series win. Cummins claimed 25 …

The Secretary to the Sokoto State Government, Alhaji Muhammadu Bello Sifawa, has lost his daughter and three grandchildren in a devastating fire that engulfed their home in Sifawa town, Bodinga Local Government Area of the state.     The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, January 6, 2025, at the residence of his daughter, Rabiatu, who was …

Legal counsel to embattled singer Speed Darlington, Stan Alieke, says the Federal High Court Abuja has mandated the police to release Speed Darlington.   He disclosed this on his Instastories this morning, adding that he hopes the police obeys the court order this time.   The Court had in December, ordered the conditional release of the singer but the police …

Chelsea American owner, Todd Boehly is fighting back against accusations that he committed ‘fraudulent‘ behaviour and ‘crass profiteering’ in his takeover of the Golden Globes takeover in 2023     According to Dailymail, the claim was made by former members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which used to run the iconic film and TV awards, but has been dismissed …