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Emir Sanusi returns to school as 200-level Law student in Kano
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Emir Sanusi returns to school as 200-level Law student in Kano

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has started lectures at Northwest University, Kano, after enrolling as a 200-level law student. Photos shared online show the monarch in class on Tuesday, Jan. 20, with other undergraduates.  The university offered Sanusi special admission into its Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in Common and Sharia Law.  According to the institution, the admission was granted in recognition of his vast experience in governance, economics and public service. Sanusi, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is already a PhD holder.
US Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha expecting baby No. 4
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US Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha expecting baby No. 4

Usha Vance, the wife of US Vice President JD Vance, has announced she is pregnant with her fourth child.In a post on X, the second lady said she is looking forward to welcoming a boy in late July."Usha and the baby are doing well," a statement posted on Tuesday to the second lady's social media account read.Vance and his wife, Usha, 40, have three young children: Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel, who have often joined them on travels across the country and the globe.This will mark the first time a sitting second lady has had a baby while in office, but it’s not without precedent for first ladies.JD Vance, 41, and Usha Vance, 39, met at Yale Law School and married in 2014. They are the nation's first millennial second family.
Federal High Court Removes Abure as Labour Party Chairman, Directs INEC to Recognise Nenadi Usman–Led Exco
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Federal High Court Removes Abure as Labour Party Chairman, Directs INEC to Recognise Nenadi Usman–Led Exco

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has affirmed the Nenadi-led caretaker committee as the valid leadership of the Labour Party.Entertainment centerWhile delivering judgment in the suit filed by Nenadi Usman against the Independent National Electoral Commission, the judge relied on the judgment delivered by the Supreme Court on April 4th which declared her the valid leader of the party.Justice Lifu ordered INEC to recognize the Nenadi-led caretaker committee as the valid leadership of the party, pending when a National convention held.Consequently, the court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to forthwith recognise the Senator Nenadi Usman-led Caretaker Committee as “the only valid authority to represent the Labour Par...
David Beckham speaks after son Brooklyn accused him and Victoria in social media post
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David Beckham speaks after son Brooklyn accused him and Victoria in social media post

David Beckham has spoken publicly after his son, Brooklyn Beckham, accused him and his wife, Victoria Beckham, of controlling family narratives and trying to interfere in his marriage.Entertainment centerBrooklyn made the claims in a series of Instagram Stories, where he said he had been silent for years but decided to speak out after what he described as repeated attempts by his parents and their team to shape press coverage about the family. He alleged that they went to great lengths to place false stories in the media to protect their image and said he no longer wants reconciliation.He also rejected claims that his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, controls him, insisting that he had instead been controlled by his parents for most of his life. Brooklyn said stepping away from his ...
Manchester United in talks to sign Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi
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Manchester United in talks to sign Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi

Manchester United have held talks to sign Besiktas midfielder Wilfred Ndidi before the end of the winter transfer window, according to former Sky Sports journalist Alan Myers.It was gathered that Man United wants to bring the Nigerian international to the Old Trafford club, and Myers has shared an update.Entertainment centerNdidi is open to joining the Red Devils as he wants to return to England a year after leaving Leicester City for Turkey.The 29-year-old spent nine years with the Foxes, playing 303 games during the eight seasons they spent in the English top-flight, and Man United could do with his experience.Their head coach, Michael Carrick would be open to strengthening his options in the middle of the park, and Ndidi fits the bill.Man U...
“Remove Fela’s Tattoo or You’ll Never Achieve Greatness” – Seun Kuti Slams Wizkid
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“Remove Fela’s Tattoo or You’ll Never Achieve Greatness” – Seun Kuti Slams Wizkid

The ongoing feud between Seun Kuti and Wizkid has intensified after Seun criticised the singer for having a tattoo of his late father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, on his arm.During an Instagram live session, Seun told Wizkid to remove the tattoo, suggesting he should instead ink an image of his own father. He warned that keeping Fela’s tattoo could hinder Wizkid from achieving greatness in life.“Remove my father’s tattoo from your arm and replace it with your father’s head. If you don’t, you will never use your hands to do great things,” Seun said.The clash began when Seun objected to comparisons between Wizkid and Fela, arguing that such claims diminish his father’s legacy. He maintained that Fela’s influence as a political and cultural activist far exceeds music success alone.Se...
AFCON 2025 Final Drama: Ferdinand Says Sadio Mané Rescued African Football
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AFCON 2025 Final Drama: Ferdinand Says Sadio Mané Rescued African Football

Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has hailed Senegal captain Sadio Mané for restoring order during the chaotic AFCON 2025 final against Morocco, after Senegal’s players briefly walked off the pitch in protest over controversial refereeing decisions.The final descended into confusion following several disputed calls by Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ngambo. Senegal had an earlier goal disallowed for a foul in the build-up, a decision that prevented a VAR review and left the players feeling unfairly treated.Tempers flared again late in the match when Malick Diouf was penalised for holding Brahim Diaz during a Moroccan corner. Although play initially continued, VAR was later consulted and a penalty was awarded to Morocco, triggering outrage from the Senegales...
Nkechi Blessing Overwhelmed by 5,000 Marriage Requests from Suitors {VIDEO}
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Nkechi Blessing Overwhelmed by 5,000 Marriage Requests from Suitors {VIDEO}

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has expressed frustration over the flood of marriage proposals she has received after her phone number appeared on Facebook.In a video shared on her Instagram, the actress revealed that despite multiple attempts to remove or change her number, she continues to wake up to thousands of messages from men claiming they want to marry her.According to Nkechi, the messages come from men of all ages and locations, all introducing themselves and asking if she is single and ready for marriage. She described the situation as overwhelming, adding that blocking or archiving the messages no longer helps.The actress clarified that although she is single, she is not actively looking for a husband and urged people to stop disturbing her. She also shared ...
Baba Fryo Slams Wizkid: “I’m Ashamed of This Gen Z” Over Fela Comparison
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Baba Fryo Slams Wizkid: “I’m Ashamed of This Gen Z” Over Fela Comparison

Nigerian music veteran Baba Fryo has criticized Afrobeat star Wizkid for claiming he is “bigger than Fela Kuti,” describing the remark as disrespectful to the late music legend.The controversy erupted following an online feud between Wizkid and Seun Kuti, Fela’s son. The clash began when Seun reprimanded Wizkid’s fans for comparing the contemporary artist to his father, calling it “an insult to Fela’s legacy” and urging them to stop using Fela’s name in fan debates.Wizkid later responded on Instagram, asserting that he was “bigger than Fela” and taunting Seun Kuti, writing messages such as, “@bigbirdkuti I’m Big Wiz, everyday bigger than your papa!! Wetin u one do, fool?” and “Hungry bastard.”Reacting to the online spat, Baba Fryo expressed his disappointment, saying, “I just d...
₦4.6bn Fraud: EFCC Questions Benue State Officials
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₦4.6bn Fraud: EFCC Questions Benue State Officials

Several senior officers of the Benue State Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, along with some consultants, are currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged ₦4.6 billion fraud.The officials were reportedly arrested about a week ago and are being held at the EFCC zonal office in Makurdi, the state capital. The anti-graft agency is probing the alleged misappropriation of ₦4.6 billion meant for the state’s 23 local government councils.Preliminary investigations suggest the funds were allegedly diverted through consultants under the pretext of auditing local government staff, pensioners, Primary Healthcare workers, and personnel of the Local Government Education Authorities.All 23 local government chairmen hav...
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