Olamilekan S. Williams

Beyoncé Joins the Billion-Dollar Club, Forbes Declares.

Global music icon Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has officially achieved billionaire status, according to a new designation from Forbes magazine published Monday. The milestone places her among an elite group of just five musicians to have reached a ten-figure net worth.   The 44 year old singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur joins a roster that includes her husband,…

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President Tinubu Offers Condolences to Boxer Anthony Joshua After Fatal Crash.

President Bola Tinubu has publicly expressed his sympathies to former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua following a fatal accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The crash resulted in two fatalities and left the celebrated boxer injured.   In an official statement released on his verified social media account Wednesday, the President characterized the incident as a…

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NNPP Leadership Appeals to Governor Yusuf to Reject Defection to APC.

The leadership of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State has publicly appealed to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to remain within the party and resist any move to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).   The plea was delivered by the State Party Chairman, Alhaji Suleiman Dungurawa, during a press conference held…

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President Tinubu Departs for Europe, Will Attend Key Climate Summit in UAE.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Lagos on Sunday evening to commence his scheduled end-of-year break in Europe, his office has confirmed.   The trip, however, will include significant official duties. According to a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu will travel from Europe to the United Arab…

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Tony Elumelu Foundation Annual Grant 2026: Funding African Entrepreneurs.

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has officially announced the opening dates for its flagship 2026 Annual Grant program, reinforcing its decade-long commitment to catalyzing African entrepreneurship. Applications for the highly competitive program will be accepted from January 1 to March 1, 2026.   Widely recognized as one of the continent’s most comprehensive entrepreneurship support initiatives,…

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US Airstrikes in Nigeria Disrupt Terrorist Groups, Spark Regional Displacement.

Recent missile strikes by the United States military on terrorist targets in northwestern Nigeria have reportedly forced extremist elements to relocate, raising concerns of a regional displacement and new security challenges.   The strikes, authorized by President Donald Trump on Christmas Day and coordinated with the Nigerian government, targeted Islamic State-affiliated hideouts in Sokoto State….

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Nollywood Actress and Producer Allwell Ademola Dies at 49

The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the sudden death of actress and producer Allwell Ademola. She passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 49. While official details are still emerging, initial reports from colleagues indicate she suffered a heart attack at her home. The news has sent shockwaves through…

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Wirtz Opens Liverpool Account In Victory Dedicated To Jota

Anfield unites in tribute as Slot’s Reds edge Wolves in tense affair. On an afternoon heavy with memory and emotion, Florian Wirtz announced his arrival as a Liverpool match-winner, scoring his first goal for the club in a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.   The match was framed by a poignant tribute to former…

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Police Arrest Suspect, Recover Stolen Motorcycle in Oyo Robbery Incident.

Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested one suspect and recovered a stolen motorcycle after responding to a distress call during a robbery in the Olorunda Aba area.   According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, on Saturday, the incident occurred on December 25, 2025, around 10:30…

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Ex-Defender Backs Osimhen to End AFCON Scoring Drought.

Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed confidence that striker Victor Osimhen will find the net when the Super Eagles take on Tunisia in their Africa Cup of Nations group stage match on Saturday.   Osimhen drew a blank in Nigeria’s opening 2-1 win over Tanzania, extending his run to just one goal in nine…

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