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Lifestyle & Wellness Desk2 August 2025

Nigerian music star Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, has openly criticized emerging artists for glamorizing smoking particularly weed during their music video shoots. Taking to his Instagram Story and writing in Pidgin English, Paul expressed frustration at the growing trend of new acts lighting up joints even before their music videos begin. “Dear new […]

Zara Lianne2 August 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the deployment of two nuclear submarines to undisclosed regions in response to what he described as “highly provocative” statements made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. In a statement posted Friday on Truth Social, Trump explained that the move was precautionary. “Just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk2 August 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening held a private meeting with leading industrialist Alhaji Aliko Dangote at the State House in Abuja, focusing on challenges within Nigeria’s energy sector. Though the discussions were brief and details undisclosed, the meeting signals the Federal Government’s continued commitment to private-sector-driven growth in the oil and gas industry. The […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk2 August 2025

The Niger State Police Command has arrested 24 suspected criminals during a coordinated sting operation targeting thuggery and armed robbery in Maitumbi, a suburb of Minna, the state capital. The operation was carried out in the early hours of Tuesday between 3:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department’s Anti-Thuggery […]

Tech & Tools Desk2 August 2025

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has officially denied claims that a new vice-chancellor has been appointed, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a statement released Friday night, the university’s spokesperson, Agha Inya, clarified that no official appointment has been made and that the process of selecting a substantive vice-chancellor is still ongoing. […]

Zara Lianne2 August 2025

The Lagos State branch of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has confirmed an outbreak of rabies in the Ajah area of Lagos State. This was revealed in a public health advisory issued by the chapter’s Chairman, Dr. Ofua Mark, following laboratory confirmation by the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) in Vom, Plateau State. Dr. […]

Zara Lianne31 July 2025

The United States appears to be shifting away from its traditional role as a global stabiliser, increasingly disrupting long-standing multilateral systems and bilateral partnerships. Recent policy decisions particularly those affecting Nigeria have sparked concerns over Washington’s evolving posture toward African nations. In a sharp departure from past visa protocols, the U.S. recently reduced Nigerian entry […]

Zara Lianne31 July 2025

The Central Bank of Nigeria has clarified that its Early Exit Package (EEP), introduced in 2024, was a voluntary initiative aimed at easing congestion at its headquarters in Abuja, not a move to marginalize any region or group. The bank’s Deputy Governor for Economic Policy, Muhammad Abdullahi, provided the clarification during a government-citizen engagement session […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk31 July 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on goods imported from India, set to take effect this Friday. The move is part of a broader series of tariff hikes aimed at reshaping global trade dynamics and tightening pressure on countries maintaining close ties with Russia. Trump also revealed that India would face an […]

Zara Lianne31 July 2025

Nigerians have raised concerns over the Federal Government’s plan to introduce a 5% surcharge on petrol and other fossil fuels starting January 2026 just over a year after the controversial removal of fuel subsidies. The new tax, part of sweeping reforms under the recently signed Nigeria Tax Administration Act, is expected to generate up to […]

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Paul Okoye Criticizes Upcoming Artists for Glorifying Smoking in Music Videos

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