Measles Claims 153 Lives in Nigeria as Cases Surge Past 19,000.

Nigeria has recorded 153 deaths from measles in the first 11 months of 2025, with confirmed cases soaring to 19,213 across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention disclosed this in its latest measles situation report released on Tuesday, highlighting a worrying public health crisis fueled…

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INEC Denies Recognition to Turaki-Led PDP Leadership, Cites Court Orders.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally declined to recognize the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing binding court judgments and ongoing legal disputes.   In a letter dated December 22, addressed to the legal representatives of the Turaki faction, INEC stated it cannot acknowledge or update…

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UNN Taps Chimamanda Adichie, Two Global Scholars as Visiting Professors

Renowned Nigerian writer and global literary icon, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has been appointed a visiting professor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), marking a symbolic return to her alma mater and a major boost to the institution’s global academic profile. The appointment was announced in a statement issued in Nsukka on Wednesday and signed…

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Christmas Calls for Love, Not Luxury, Catholic Bishops Say

As Christmas is celebrated worldwide, Catholic bishops in Nigeria have called on Christians to use the season as a time for reflection and genuine charity, emphasizing that its true spirit lies in emulating Jesus Christ rather than indulging in personal pleasure.   In separate Christmas messages, the bishops of the Oyo and Osogbo dioceses urged…

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Governor Makinde Expresses Regret Over 2023 Support for President Tinubu.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has publicly stated that he regrets his decision to support President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, conceding that the choice has not yielded his expected results for the nation.   Governor Makinde made the revelation on Tuesday during an interaction with journalists at the Government House in Ibadan….

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Governor Adeleke Lauds Osun Educationist for Guinness World Record in Marathon Reading.

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Stephen A. Oyelami on his extraordinary achievement of breaking the Guinness World Record for the ‘Longest Marathon Reading Aloud’ by a Team. Governor Adeleke praised Mr. Oyelami, an esteemed educationist from Iragberi, for his historic feat of reading aloud for 431 hours, 31…

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Chocolate City Music Accuses Rapper Odumodublvck of Physical Assault and Sustained Harassment.

Nigerian record label Chocolate City Music has publicly accused popular rapper Tochukwu “Odumodublvck” Ojogwu of physically assaulting one of its employees and engaging in a prolonged campaign of harassment and intimidation against its artists and staff.   In a detailed statement issued on Tuesday, the label alleged that Odumodublvck assaulted its staff member, Feyi Ajayi,…

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Nollywood Actress Doris Ogala Released After Arrest Over Posts About Lagos Pastor.

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has been released from police custody following a two-day detention linked to her social media posts about Lagos-based pastor Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry.   Ogala, 37, was arrested on Saturday during a live-streamed interview after she posted and later deleted an image appearing to…

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AFCON 2025: Tanzania Coach Gamondi Defiant Ahead of Super Eagles Clash.

As the Africa Cup of Nations kicks into gear, Tanzania’s head coach Miguel Gamondi has struck a tone of defiant optimism ahead of his side’s daunting Group C opener against Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday night in Fez.   On paper, the contest appears heavily one-sided. Nigeria, three-time African champions and perennial contenders, will face…

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Federal Government Delivers on Housing, Land Pledges to Super Eagles for AFCON 2023 Achievement.

The Federal Government has officially fulfilled its promises of housing and land allocations to members of the Nigeria men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, in recognition of their runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Côte d’Ivoire.   The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed that the players have now…

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