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How 'Shake Body' gave Skales second shot at fame, as singer trends in Spain

Nigeria, May 21 -- As an entertainer, whether a singer or actor, no one can tell or know which work will make them famous. This sentiment rings especially true for Nigerian singer Raoul 'Skales' Njeng... Read More


Young activist Hamdiyya Shariff reported missing amid legal battle with Sokoto government

Nigeria, May 21 -- Hamdiyya Shariff, a human rights activist in a legal tussle with the Sokoto State Government, has been reported missing, according to a Facebook post by her legal counsel, Abba Hiki... Read More


The veterans are crying, By Ayo Akerele

Nigeria, May 21 -- I have just seen a video of a notable Nigerian Nollywood veteran, weeping profusely about her personal predicament and economic woes; no money, no accommodation, and nothing to show... Read More


NATO and G7: Global power fractures that Africa must watch

Nigeria, May 21 -- Two major summits in June could expedite one of the most significant strategic realignments in the international system. The Group of Seven (G7) and North Atlantic Treaty Organisati... Read More


Beyond bullets: Forging security through economics and diplomacy, By Umar Yakubu

Nigeria, May 21 -- It is possible to win a battle without fighting. - Sun Tzu The recurring state of insecurity has become a grim soundtrack to Nigeria's national life. A lot is being done in terms o... Read More


Abuja filmmaker's NGO trains rural women in baking, bead-making, other skills

Nigeria, May 21 -- The Film for Impact Foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) founded by filmmaker Bright Obasi, has empowered twenty women from six rural area councils within the Federal C... Read More


Police arrest son for allegedly threatening to kill father

Nigeria, May 21 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria, have arrested a man for allegedly threatening to kill his father. In a statement on Tuesday, the police spokesperson in the stat... Read More


Police arrest three suspected members of 'interstate kidnap syndicate'

Nigeria, May 21 -- The police in Delta State, South-south Nigeria, have arrested three suspected members of an "interstate kidnap syndicate" in the state. In a statement on Tuesday, the police spokes... Read More


NSF: When Ogun's gave the world a grand opening, By Kayode Akinmade

Nigeria, May 21 -- Even before Vice President Kashim Shettima, standing in for President Bola Tinubu, declared the largest edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) in the last 52-years open, it w... Read More


Small Doctor laments rising drug abuse among Nigerian youths

Nigeria, May 21 -- Popular Nigerian Singer, Small Doctor, real name Adekunle Temitope, has lamented the growing drug abuse epidemic among young people. The Afrop-Pop singer made this observation via ... Read More