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Photo Credit: Burna Boy/Instagram Now, that’s how you make an entrance! Burna Boy arrived on The Jennifer Hudson Show and turned the iconic Spirit Tunnel into a full-on celebration. As the “African Giant” stepped into the narrow hallway lined with cheering staff and guests, the excitement in the room was impossible to miss. People stood on both sides of the hall, clapping in rhythm and chanting a lively Yoruba-inspired welcome — “Ekabo! Ekabo! We got Burna Boy in the J-Hudd Tunnel-oh!” The sound filled the space, setting the perfect backdrop for his arrival. Then came Burna Boy himself, stepping out…

US President Donald Trump on Sunday repeated his threat of a military operation in Nigeria over the killings of Christians, after the Nigerian presidency suggested a meeting to resolve the issue. Asked by an AFP reporter aboard Air Force One if he was considering US troops on the ground in Nigeria or air strikes, Trump replied: “Could be, I mean, a lot of things – I envisage a lot of things.” “They’re killing the Christians and killing them in very large numbers. We’re not going to allow that to happen,” he added. In an explosive post on his Truth Social…

Political activities in Kano are gaining momentum as various stakeholder groups within the All Progressives Congress (APC) have called on Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, to contest the 2027 governorship election in the state. At an open forum organised on Sunday in Kano, hundreds of supporters under different APC platforms declared Senator Barau as the party’s most credible candidate to reclaim power from the ruling government. Leading the call, the Managing Director of the North West Development Commission, Professor Abdullahi Shehu Ma’aji, said Senator Barau’s record in human capital and infrastructural development made him the right choice for…

Felix Agu suffered an injury while in action for Werder Bremen last month… Super Eagles defender Felix Agu willl return to action in 2026, following an ankle injury which he suffered in a Bundesliga game between Werder Bremen and St. Pauli last month, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old left-back just made his Super Eagles debut in June, during the Unity Cup in England. He gave a very good account of himself in that competition, hence putting himself in Eric Chelle’s good books. Nigeria defender Felix Agu poses with the cup after the Unity Cup Final between Jamaica and Nigeria at Gtech…

In a major political realignment, the Labour Party (LP) in Chikun and Kajuru Local Government Areas of Kaduna State has collapsed its structures into the Young Progressives Party (YPP). The defection, which took place in Chikun Local Government Area, saw several executive members of the Labour Party—from the ward to the local government levels—resign their membership and officially join the YPP. Receiving the decampees, the National Organizing Secretary of YPP, Williams Moses, alongside the State Chairman, Mallam Mikailu Abubakar, commended the move, describing it as a significant step toward building a credible political alternative in Kaduna State. Moses noted that…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed a viral social media post falsely attributing to him a comment downplaying killings in Nigeria and criticizing former U.S. President Donald Trump, describing it as a reckless fabrication aimed at creating diplomatic tension. The post, circulated by a platform known as Rant HQ, claimed Akpabio said: “The killing is taking place in Nigeria, not in the USA. Trump should focus on the US. Nigerians are not complaining about the killings; we are fully satisfied with the condition of Nigeria.” In a swift rebuttal on Sunday, Akpabio’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme…

The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned a statement by the All Progressives Congress (APC) endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027. According to a statement issued by Haliru Andi, the State PDP publicity secretary, the PDP and indeed the good people of Zamfara and Nigeria at large, view the endorsement as nothing but a political comedy, a joke taken too far, and an insult to the intelligence of suffering Nigerians. “How can anyone in good conscience endorse a President whose government has inflicted unprecedented hardship, hunger, insecurity, unemployment, and poverty…

Edna Imade once again proved why both Nigeria and Spain are locked in a tug-of-war over her international future after firing Real Sociedad to a stunning 1-0 win over league leaders Barcelona on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. That impressive Sociedad win ended the Catalan giants’ remarkable five-year scoring streak in Spain’s top flight. Imade struck in the 37th minute from the penalty spot after a VAR review confirmed a handball by Laia Aleixandri. Calm under pressure, the 25-year-old forward sent the Barcelona goalkeeper the wrong way to claim her seventh goal of the season and hand Real Sociedad their…

With about 13 million metric tonnes of waste generated yearly, Lagos State could transform its waste management challenge into a $2.5 billion yearly revenue opportunity, if systems are scaled to recover up to 70 per cent of recyclable materials, BERTRAM NWANNEKANMA reports. With an estimated 13,000 metric tonnes of waste generated every day, Lagos appears poised for a transformative waste revolution if ongoing reforms, partnerships, and awareness campaigns succeed. The city could soon turn its waste crisis into one of Africa’s most lucrative sustainability models, a $2.5 billion yearly industry that cleans the environment while creating prosperity. In raw numbers,…

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is moving toward Phase 7, targeting a 20% gain as its V1 protocol approaches launch in Q4 2025. The project continues to attract attention across crypto charts as investors prepare for what many view as one of the most promising crypto to buy now. With strong presale progress and clear technical milestones, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is positioning itself at the center of decentralized lending innovation. Development progress and community engagement are advancing side by side. The working leaderboard and dashboard have already created a sense of competition and transparency. Meanwhile, steady presale participation reflects trust in the…