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Musawa pays tribute to renowned highlife musician and folklorist, Mike Ejeagha, who passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95.

Entertainment

“Nigeria has lost a creative genius,” Culture minister mourns Ejeagha

The minister said with Ejeagha’s death, the nation has lost a treasure trove of cultural heritage and musical genius.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport

News

35 Nigerians deported from Ireland

Five children and nine women were among those deported,
Popular Nigerian highlife musician, Mike Ejeagha, dies at the age of 95 after a prolonged illness, his first son, Emmanuel Ejeagha confirms

Entertainment, Headlines

‘Gwogwogwom’ music legend, Mike Ejeagha dies at 95

Ejeagha recent resurgence in popularity, sparked by the viral dance challenge of his 1983 track 'Ka Esi Le Onye Isi…
Nigerian Government expresses condolences to the government and people of Zambia over the passing of its former president, Edgar Lungu,

World News

Nigeria commiserates with Zambia over passing of ex- president, Lungu

The departed President Lungu served Zambia from 2015 to 2021.
PDP

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PDP urges Tinubu to reduce price of fuel, electricity

PDP urged Tinubu to use his remaining two years in office to promote the wellbeing of Nigerians
Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues warning on fake Facebook account in the name of its Permanent Secretary, Amb. Dunoma Ahmed by fraudsters.

News

Foreign Affairs Ministry issues alert over fake Facebook account

The ministry is working closely with security agencies and Meta, Facebook’s parent company, to investigate and shut down the fake…
COAS Olufemi Oluyede commends troops for their doggedness in tackling security threats, particularly in the North-West region of the country.

Headlines, News

We’ll not rest until we ensure lasting peace in Nigeria – COAS Oluyede

The COAS described the troops as symbols of courage and sacrifice, inspiring national unity and pride through their efforts.
Operatives of Police-led JTF dismantle criminal camp in Agulu-Ezechukwu, Anambra State, killing one suspect after a fierce 7-hour gun battle.

News

One dead as JTF dismantles criminal camp in Anambra

Police-led operatives from the DSS, Army, Navy, Civil Defence, and Anambra Vigilante stormed the hideout in the early hours of…
U.S.

US

U.S. imposes sanctions on Iranian money laundering network

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he “aims to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons”.
The max win on Toshi Towers at Toshi.bet is blowing players' minds — and here's exactly how they're doing it.

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Farm Centre GSM market, o

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Just in: Sallah gone sour in Kano as fire guts GSM market

Though fire fighters and other security agencies made concerted efforts to put the fire under control, property and goods destroyed…
Ugoma Ebilah, founder, Bloom Art Salon and Studio and her team set up Memorial Corner for late Dr Olu Ajayi, one of Nigeria's notable artists

Art, Headlines

Ugoma Ebilah and team set up memorial corner for Olu Ajayi

Olu Ajayi was a pioneering figure in Nigeria’s contemporary art scene - his paintings reflected the dualities of life: joy…
NAHCON announces date to begin transporting Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj in Saudi Arabia back home

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NAHCON fixes date to begin transporting pilgrims to Nigeria

The first flights would include pilgrims from Imo with Air Peace, Bauchi state with Max Air, and Kebbi and Sokoto…
Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, urges Nigerians to be loyal to each other and to the country in Eid-el-Kabir message

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“Be loyal to your country,” Hamzat tells Nigerians in Eid-el-Kabir message

The deputy governor also urged Nigerians to show compassion especially to the less privileged.
Akwa Ibom Commissioner, Ini Ememobong, on Friday resigns after his boss, Governor Umo Eno, defected to the APC from PDP

Headlines, Politics

Why I can’t follow Gov. Eno to APC – Akwa Ibom Commissioner

Governor Eno had earlier asked members of his cabinet not willing to join him to defect to APC to resign…
Governor Babagana Zulum,Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, join worshippers in Maiduguri for the Eid prayer.

News

Zulum, Shehu of Borno join others for Eid Prayer

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces and sustaining partnerships with security agencies to ensure the…
Maverick showbiz maestro, Charles Oputa, aka CharlyBoy, is set to unveil his memoir “999”, an intriguing story of his life’s journey so far.

Entertainment

CharlyBoy to unveil historic memoir “999”

CharlyBoy who recently survived prostate operation said the book also chronicles his journey throughout the trying period, and as well…
Kogi governor, Usman Ododo, charges Muslims across Nigeria to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Eid-el-Kabir message

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Eid-el-Kabir: Ododo seeks prayers for Nigeria, Tinubu

Ododo urged Muslims to reflect on the virtues of obedience, sacrifice, unity, and submission to the will of Allah, as…
Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, lived a fulfilled life. He was a consummate and humble jurist, deeply learned, humane, fair and firm. He bore the honor of being the longest serving Justice of the Supreme court and became Chief Justice of Nigeria

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“He served with exceptional integrity,” Tinubu pays tribute to late CJN Uwais

Uwais had the distinct honour of ushering the current democratic dispensation in the country as Chief Justice of Nigeria, who…
Au

Headlines, News

Africa loses $40bn annually to illicit financial flows in extractive sector – ECA

The deputy executive secretary said that the practice of exporting raw minerals by Africa without value addition amounted to exporting…
Tinubu

News

APC chieftain assures Nigerians of prosperity under Tinubu’s leadership

The APC leader said Tinubu has laid down a solid foundation for economic recovery, job creation, and sustainable development.
Gov. Eno urges politicians to 'play' politics with humanity

Headlines, Politics, Top Stories

BREAKING: Gov. Eno, Akwa Ibom lawmakers, LG chairs dump PDP for APC

Speaking at event witnessed by some APC governors and other chieftains of his new party, Eno said he finally decided…
Okun Development Association (ODA) extends condolences to Sen. Smart Adeyemi, over the passing of his mother, Princess Victoria Adeyemi.

News

ODA mourns as Sen. Smart Adeyemi loses mother

The association is saddened by the loss, describing it as irreparable
United Nations

World News

UN pays tribute to 168 staff killed in 2024

They include 126 personnel killed in Gaza, all but one of whom served with the UN agency that assists Palestine…
Stock Market

Business

Stock market closes week bullish with N1.157trn gain

Market capitalisation rose by N1.157 trillion, or 1.63 per cent, to close at N72.275 trillion, up from N71.118 trillion recorded…
Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, says Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Complex is brainchild of President Tinubu.

Business, News

Dangote says refinery Tinubu’s brainchild

He described Tinubu as a visionary leader.
Bandits kill police officer, 4 others in Benue-Police

Metro

Kogi: Suspected robber kills motorcycle rider in Kabba

The incident was said to have occurred occurred around 11:30 pm on Wednesday.
Stronger reserves and sweeping FX reforms are giving CBN room to stabilise the naira, protect investment flows and domestic production

Business

Naira on steady appreciation against dollar

Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed the Naira gained N12.35, representing a 0.79 per cent appreciation when compared…
Lagos

News

Five Lagos men docked for illegal dumping of refuse

These men who were apprehended by a team from KAI and security men had conveyed the waste in a lorry.
Tinubu

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Tinubu: Critics of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, other legacy projects ignorant

The President spoke while commissioning the Lekki Deep Sea Port Access Road at the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Plant on…
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