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13Apr

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Kcee Opens Up on Industry Struggles

Nigerian Afrobeats star Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, popularly known as Kcee, has shared how repeated snubs from award organisers once left him emotionally hurt and in tears.Speaking during an interview on the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, the “Limpopo” hitmaker revealed that he often felt overlooked despite his efforts and contributions to the music industry, describing the experience as unfair.Kcee explained that the lack of recognition from award bodies deeply affected him at the time, especially as he continued to put in significant work without receiving nominations. However, he noted that his fans remained supportive throughout that period.According to him, the constant exclusion eventually led him to shift his mindset—choosing to focus more on tangible success and impac...

Marie-Louise Eta Makes History at Union Berlin

13Apr

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Marie-Louise Eta Makes History at Union Berlin

Marie-Louise Eta has entered the history books after being appointed interim head coach of Union Berlin, becoming the first woman to lead a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leagues.Her appointment runs until the end of the season, following the sacking of Steffen Baumgart after a 3–1 loss to FC Heidenheim.Union Berlin currently sit 11th in the Bundesliga, 11 points clear of relegation with five games remaining. However, their form has been worrying, with just two wins from 14 league matches in 2026.The club’s director of men’s football, Horst Heldt, explained that the decision was driven by poor performances and the need for change, noting that recent results offered little hope of improvement under the previous setup.Eta is no stranger to breaking barriers at the clu...

BREAKING : ADC Secures Venue for National Convention in Abuja

13Apr

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BREAKING : ADC Secures Venue for National Convention in Abuja

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has finally secured a venue for its national convention in Abuja, just hours after raising concerns over alleged attempts to obstruct the event.According to reports, the development was announced on Monday by the party’s coalition mobilisation arm, ADC Vanguard, via its official 𝕏 handle.The convention is now scheduled to hold at the Rainbow Event Centre in Garki Area 8, Abuja. The venue is located at Plot 1193a, off Southern Parkway, behind the FCDA/AGIS building and close to the NTA headquarters in Area 11.The announcement came shortly after a party leader alleged that the ADC had faced challenges in securing a venue within the Federal Capital Territory.Party alleges venue restrictionsEarlier on Monday, ADC chieftain Kola Ologbond...

Nollywood Actor Rotimi Salami Hospitalised After Health Scare

13Apr

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Nollywood Actor Rotimi Salami Hospitalised After Health Scare

Popular Nollywood actor Rotimi Salami has been hospitalised following a serious health challenge.According to reports, the actor revealed the development in a post shared on his Instagram page on Monday, where he posted a photo of himself on a hospital bed and disclosed that he narrowly survived a life-threatening situation within the last 48 hours.Expressing gratitude for his recovery, Salami said the past two days had been extremely difficult, adding that he survived only by divine intervention.He wrote, “I survived the last 48 hours because God said yes.”The actor also attributed his condition to the intense stress he experienced while working on Kilanko, a recently released cinema movie dedicated to the late actress Allwell Ademola.He noted that the demanding produc...

13Apr

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FULL LIST : JAMB adjusts arrival time for 2026 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced a slight adjustment to the arrival time for candidates sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, particularly those scheduled for the first session.In a notice issued via its official X handle on Monday, the board stated that candidates for the first session are now expected to arrive at their examination centres by 7:00 a.m., instead of the earlier scheduled 6:30 a.m.JAMB added that the examination will commence at 8:30 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m.“Attention 2026 UTME Candidates: This is to notify you of a slight adjustment to the arrival scheduled time, particularly for the first session, which is now 7:00am as against the earlier published 6:30am, while the scheduled start time for the session is now...

Police apprehend retired and serving police officers who harass and extort Edo residents

13Apr

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Police apprehend retired and serving police officers who harass and extort Edo residents

The police command in Edo state says it has arrested six police personnel and four civilians over their alleged involvement in an extortion syndicate targeting residents in Benin.The command's spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement released today April 13. Ikoedem explained that the arrest followed series of complaints from members of the public alleging harassment, abduction and extortion by individuals posing as police officers. She mentioned that the suspects operated mainly along the Teboga axis off Aduwawa, where unsuspecting residents were usually intercepted by them.According to her, the suspects will forcefully convey their victims around the city and compelled them to withdraw money through Point of Sale (POS) operators under duress.”The Comm...

Insurgents k!ll colonel, six soldiers after attack on military base in Borno

13Apr

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Insurgents k!ll colonel, six soldiers after attack on military base in Borno

Suspected Boko Haram members have k!lled a colonel, Col. I.A. Mohammed, and six soldiers of the Nigerian Army during an ambush in Monguno, Borno state today April 12.Confirming the incident to newsmen, the media information officer of the North-East Joint Task Force, Sani Uba, said the attack happened while the officers were in Monguno to respond to an attack on a military formation.He mentioned that the insurgents had on Sunday night April 12, launched an attack on troops at the Charlie 13 location but were repelled after a fierce gun battle. Uba said the commanding officer, while “courageously” proceeding to the troops’ location to personally assess the situation, encountered an improvised explosive device (IED) which severely damaged his vehicle, leading to his de@th alongsi...

SEC Freezes Assets of 13 Entities Over Terror Financing Links

13Apr

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SEC Freezes Assets of 13 Entities Over Terror Financing Links

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered an immediate freeze on the assets of 13 newly designated entities allegedly linked to terrorism financing within Nigeria’s capital market.According to the Commission, the directive affects 10 individuals and three corporate bodies recently listed on the Nigeria Sanctions List by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee.In a circular titled “Commission’s sweeping compliance directive issued to capital market operators,” the SEC said the action is based on the provisions of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, which mandates the immediate freezing of assets belonging to designated persons and organisations without prior notice.The Commission instructed all capital market operators to fully comply with the order, stre...

13Apr

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ADC Still Searching for Venue Ahead of National Convention

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it has yet to secure a venue in Abuja for its national convention, just 24 hours before the scheduled event, sparking concerns of alleged attempts to disrupt its preparations.Party chieftain Kola Ologbondiyan disclosed this in a post on his 𝕏 account on Monday, alleging difficulties in securing an approved location in the Federal Capital Territory.According to him, the party made multiple efforts to book venues but was repeatedly turned down.He explained that the ADC formally requested to use Eagle Square and also wrote to the office of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, but received no response.Ologbondiyan added that attempts to secure the Velodrome at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium were also unsucce...

Electricity: NERC Rolls Out New Framework to Reduce Power Losses

13Apr

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Business

Electricity: NERC Rolls Out New Framework to Reduce Power Losses

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced new regulations aimed at cutting electricity transmission losses and improving transparency across Nigeria’s national grid.The Commission stated that the directive, issued as Order No. NERC/2026/026, establishes a more robust system for tracking and reporting Regional Transmission Loss Factors across the country’s transmission network.According to data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), the national average transmission loss dropped from 8.71% in 2024 to 7.24% in 2025. However, this still exceeds the 7% benchmark set under the Multi-Year Tariff Order.NERC said the new framework is designed to bridge this gap and boost overall efficiency in the electricity market. The directive, dated April 8...