Nigeria: Dig Not Too Deep a Pit of Mischief
[Daily Trust] Those who grew up reading late Dr Abubakar Imam’s book–Magana Jari Ce–will relate to one of the book’s chapters, “If you are going to dig a pit of mischief, dig it shallow.” The reason behind this caution is that one might fall into the…
Nigeria: ‘Police Mislabeled Pastor Adefarasin’s ‘Device’ As Prohibited Weapon’-House On the Rock Alleges
[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Lagos State Police Command interrogated the clergyman on Tuesday over an allegation that he pointed a firearm at a content creator in Lagos.
Nigeria: Iyanya Dedicates Song to Victims of Benue Massacre
[Premium Times] Lending his voice to the call, Iyanya has sent words of encouragement to victims of the attack via an untitled song.
Nigeria: ‘I Am Terribly Sad, Angry’, Singer 2baba Decries Benue Killings, Says It’s National Emergency
[Leadership] Nigerian music icon and Benue State government adviser, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has decried the continued killings in Benue State, describing the crisis as a “national emergency” that requires immediate, united action.
Nigeria: I Was Ashamed – Maje Ayida Opens Up About Depression After Divorce From Toke Makinwa
[Vanguard] Fitness entrepreneur and media personality Maje Ayida has opened up about his battle with depression following his highly publicised divorce from media personality Toke Makinwa.
Nigeria: Awujale Skips Ojude-Oba As Ijebu-Ode Agog for Historic Festival
[Daily Trust] For the very first time in decades, the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona yesterday was absent at the age-long Ojude-Oba festival.
Nigeria: Tems to Perform At FIFA Club World Cup
[Premium Times] Even without a qualified team, Nigeria will secure a prominent spot on the world of football’s biggest night, thanks to Tems.
Nigeria: Porsha Williams’ Estranged Husband, Simon Guobadia, Deported to Nigeria After ICE Detention
[Premium Times] His deportation comes on the heels of the voluntary departure of TikTok’s most followed content creator, Khaby Lame, from America after ICE detained him.
Nigeria: Life and Times of Ahmadu Coomassie (II)
[Daily Trust] Many have often wondered how Malam Ahmadu got the surname Coomassie, which was distinctly alien to Katsina. When Western education arrived in the North, in the early 1900s, students were registered mononymously, with only their first name…
Nigeria: Ilorin Emirate Celebrates Sallah With Colourful Durbar As Thousands Grace Festival
[Premium Times] Cultural envoys and tourists from over 17 countries, including the United Kingdom, Morocco, Egypt, Benin Republic, and the United States, attended the Ilorin Durbar