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The 'villagification'of Festac Town, By Wole Olaoye

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- "This is a sprawling slum with more than its fair share of brothels and shacks. This is no place to raise children at all!", said Tamuno, as he drove through Festac Town's First Av... Read More


Ese Oruru: The inspiring triumph of a survivor, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- In April 2020, then governor of Kano State in north-west Nigeria, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, took time off his expensive preoccupation with denying the ravages of the Corona Virus on ... Read More


Soldiers foil terror attack in Borno, kill 10 terrorists, recover weapons - Official

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The Nigerian Army says the troops of a joint task force, Operation Hadin (OPHK) Kai, have thwarted an attack in Gamboru Ngala, killing 10 insurgents and recovering weapons. The sp... Read More


MOVIE REVIEW: Koleoso part 6' offers momentum but misses fire that built its cult following

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Cast: Ibrahim Yekini, Akinfolarin Olamide, Kevin Ikeduba, Jumai Sanni, Ogboluke, Irewole Olaniyan, Kemi Apesin, Adeniyi Stephen, Ololu Damilola, Jimoh Uthman Olamilekan, Ojumola Be... Read More


Constitution Review: NASS joint committee approves creation of six new states

Nigeria, Oct. 26 -- The National Assembly Joint Committee on Constitution Review has approved the creation of six new states, one in each of Nigeria's geopolitical zones, as part of its resolution in ... Read More


EPL Roundup: Brentford stun Liverpool as Man United extend winning run

Nigeria, Oct. 26 -- Liverpool's poor run of form continued on Sunday as they suffered a shock 3-2 defeat away to Brentford, while Manchester United, fresh from their famous win at Anfield, maintained ... Read More


Lagos police react to allegation of attacking residents during Oworonshoki night demolition

Nigeria, Oct. 26 -- The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday denied reports alleging that policemen attacked residents during the demolition exercise in Oworonshoki, saying officers were deployed sole... Read More


CAF Champions League: Ruthless Sundowns eliminate Remo Stars to reach group stage

Nigeria, Oct. 26 -- Nigeria's League champions, Remo Stars, saw their CAF Champions League dream end on Sunday after a 7-1 aggregate defeat to South African powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns in the second ... Read More


Constitution Review: NASS joint committee approves additional state for South-east

Nigeria, Oct. 26 -- The Joint Committee of the National Assembly on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has approved the creation of an additional state in the South-east geopolitical zone, a move aim... Read More


5ive Tour: Why a chef desperately wants Davido to 'taste' Nigerian dish Ekpang Nkukwo

Nigeria, Oct. 26 -- A chef in Nigeria's southern Cross River, Emmanuel Green, desperately wants Davido to taste a Nigerian dish called Ekpang Nkukwo. The Afrobeats superstar is expected to perform in... Read More