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Nicki Minaj Criticises Don Lemon Over Minnesota Church Protest Coverage
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Nicki Minaj Criticises Don Lemon Over Minnesota Church Protest Coverage

Rapper Nicki Minaj has publicly criticised media personality and former CNN anchor Don Lemon following his livestream coverage of a protest that disrupted a church service in Minnesota.Minaj took to social media platform X to express her anger, using harsh and offensive language to condemn Lemon’s actions and accusing him of showing disrespect toward Christianity. She also called for legal consequences, suggesting that such behaviour would not have occurred at places of worship of other faiths.The controversy arose from a protest on Sunday at Cities Church in St. Paul, where demonstrators interrupted a worship service to oppose the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and to draw attention to the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman killed earlier...
IMF Raises Nigeria’s 2026 Economic Growth Forecast to 4.4%
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IMF Raises Nigeria’s 2026 Economic Growth Forecast to 4.4%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Nigeria’s economic growth projection for 2026 upward to 4.4 per cent, attributing the improvement to stronger macroeconomic conditions and continued reform efforts.The updated forecast was published in the IMF’s January 2026 World Economic Outlook Update, titled “Global Economy: Steady amid Divergent Forces.” According to the report, Nigeria’s economy is expected to grow steadily from 4.1 per cent in 2024 to 4.2 per cent in 2025, before accelerating to 4.4 per cent in 2026. This represents a 0.2 percentage point increase from the Fund’s October 2025 projection.The IMF noted that Nigeria’s improved outlook mirrors broader growth expectations across sub-Saharan Africa, where economic expansion is projected at 4.6 per cent in both 2026...
Reaction as Court of Appeal deploys 40 justices to fast-track cases in Lagos
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Reaction as Court of Appeal deploys 40 justices to fast-track cases in Lagos

The Court of Appeal has deployed 40 justices to Lagos for a special sitting aimed at clearing a backlog of appeals, with 360 cases scheduled for hearing before 16 panels constituted for the exercise. The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, who presided over the special session on Monday, said the initiative reflects the court’s deliberate and sustained commitment to improving efficiency in the administration of justice. She explained that Lagos, as Nigeria’s commercial hub, carries a heavy appellate workload, making proactive intervention necessary to reduce delays and ease pressure on the justice system. According to her, 16 panels comprising 40 justices were drawn from different divisions of the Court of Appeal across the country and will sit thr...
BREAKING : Sanwo-Olu Approves ₦4.4 Trillion 2026 Lagos Budget
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BREAKING : Sanwo-Olu Approves ₦4.4 Trillion 2026 Lagos Budget

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed the ₦4.4 trillion 2026 budget into law, officially launching the state’s fiscal programme for the year.The budget was signed on Monday, January 19, at the Conference Room of Lagos House, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja.Earlier, the Lagos State House of Assembly had passed the appropriation bill, titled the “Budget of Shared Prosperity,” approving a total expenditure of ₦4,444,509,776,438 for the 2026 financial year.The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, members of the State Executive Council, the Head of Service, Bode Agoro, lawmakers, and other senior government officials.Governor Sanwo-Olu said the budget is aimed at promoting inclusive growth and enhancing the quality of life for residents...
UPDATE : Police Take Suspect Into Custody Over Death of Destiny Boy
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UPDATE : Police Take Suspect Into Custody Over Death of Destiny Boy

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the death of Afrofuji musician Adesina Afeez, popularly known as Destiny Boy.The police confirmed that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Homicide Section, for further investigation.According to the command’s spokesperson, Babaseyi Oluseyi, investigations have commenced into the circumstances surrounding the death of the 22-year-old artiste, with one suspect currently in custody as detectives continue their inquiries.“The Ogun State Police Command has begun investigations into the death of Adesina Afeez, aged 22, also known as Destiny Boy. The case has been handed over to the SCID Homicide Section for a detailed probe. One suspect is presently in custody whi...
FG Opens Applications for Overseas Postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerians
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FG Opens Applications for Overseas Postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerians

The Federal Government has announced the start of applications for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme.The programme provides Nigerian postgraduate students with the opportunity to pursue studies in the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Malaysia.According to details published on the PTDF website, the scholarship is available to MSc and PhD applicants in fields related to the oil and gas industry.Successful candidates will enjoy comprehensive funding, covering tuition fees, return air travel, accommodation and living expenses, health insurance, as well as bench fees where applicable.In a statement, PTDF said the 2026 Overseas MSc and PhD Scholarships are designed to give scholars access to world-class education, advanced resear...
Super Eagles Rise 12 Spots in Latest FIFA Ranking, Become Africa’s Third-Best Team
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Super Eagles Rise 12 Spots in Latest FIFA Ranking, Become Africa’s Third-Best Team

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed to 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Monday, making a remarkable 12-place jump following their impressive performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.The national team moved up from 38th place after securing a third-place finish at the continental tournament, a result that significantly boosted their global standing.Nigeria’s bronze medal outing at AFCON 2025 stands out as one of the team’s most solid performances in recent years and has contributed greatly to the sharp rise in the rankings.The improvement reflects the Super Eagles’ strong results against tough opponents during the competition, as well as their overall positive form in recent international matches.With the latest update, Niger...
Blord trademarks ‘Ratel’, issues cease and desist to VeryDarkMan
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Blord trademarks ‘Ratel’, issues cease and desist to VeryDarkMan

Celebrity Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, has issued a cease and desist letter to VeryDarkMan, stopping him from using the name “Ratel”.Blord made the development known in a now trending post on his Instagram page after trademarking “Ratel” as his business brand name.Speaking in a public statement shared on his Instagram story, Blord stated that VeryDarkMan can only make use of the name after getting his approval.He wrote, “I have directed my SAN to issue a cease and desist to VDM to stop using my brand name ‘Ratel’. He will have to get an approval from me henceforth before using that name Ratel.”The development has continued to spark mixed reactions on social media.SNOW TV NEWS reports that this came amid the on...
BREAKING : Kano gov, Yusuf meets Tinubu amid APC defection moves
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BREAKING : Kano gov, Yusuf meets Tinubu amid APC defection moves

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf.The meeting is taking place in the President’s office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.The Kano governor, dressed in white agbada and red cap, entered the Presidential Villa at about 4:10 pm.This comes amid rumours of Yusuf’s planned defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC.However, there are reports that negotiations have stalled over whether or not to give the governor automatic 2027 ticket on the APC platform.Yusuf’s planned defection has been in the news for weeks, causing disaffection between supporters of the governor and his political godfather, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.The meeting with President Tinubu might not be unconnected with the...
Police arrest 25-year-old medical quack for operating illegal clinic in Ondo
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Police arrest 25-year-old medical quack for operating illegal clinic in Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 25-year old medical quack allegedly operating an illegal clinic in Ore, Odigbo Local Government area of the state. Entertainment centerThe suspect, identified as Idris Nasiru, was apprehended on January 14, 2025, following an intelligence-led operation carried out by the Command’s Surveillance Team.The spokesperson of the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, January 18, 2026, said the arrest forms part of renewed efforts to dismantle criminal networks endangering public health and safety across the state. “The Ondo State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained fight against medical quackery with the arrest of a suspect operating an illegal clinic ...
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