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South African Officials Dispute Allegations Regarding Ayra Starr’s Visa Rejection
South African authorities are challenging reports that Nigerian singer Ayra Starr was denied a visa, stating they have no record of any application ever being filed.
Chukwuebuka Enekwechi Credits Self-Belief for Commonwealth Gold
Nigerian shot putter Chukwuebuka Enekwechi secured a historic gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, overcoming past setbacks through sustained dedication.
Saturday Morning Digest: 10 Key Updates from Nigerian Media
This morning's summary covers major political tensions, judicial directives, election preparations, and security updates across Nigeria.
Police Working to Secure Release of Over 100 Abducted Individuals in Kwara
Kwara State police are actively working to rescue over 100 people kidnapped five months ago from the Kaiama region following a violent attack.
Salihu Lukman Warns 2027 Election Could Become A Coronation Without Opposition Unity
Salihu Lukman, a former APC official, warns that unless Nigeria's divided opposition forms a united front, the 2027 election will be a guaranteed victory for the ruling party rather than a true democratic process.
Suspect detained following fatal witchcraft-related assault in Bauchi
A 30-year-old woman was killed and three others injured during a witchcraft-related attack in Bauchi State, leading to the arrest of one suspect.
ADC Calls on President Tinubu to Normalize Success of Oriire Rescue Nationwide
The African Democratic Congress is urging President Tinubu to apply the successful tactical strategies used in the Oriire rescue operation to all kidnapping cases across Nigeria, arguing that every citizen deserves the same standard of protection.
Wole Soyinka Urges President Tinubu to Halt State-Sanctioned Violence
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has challenged President Bola Tinubu to end extrajudicial killings, while experts at the 28th Wole Soyinka Lecture demand systemic reforms to address state-sponsored injustices and mass incarceration.
Xenophobic Violence Leads Nigerians in South Africa to Abandon Children
Nigerians fleeing recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa are leaving behind children fathered with local women due to financial hardships and opposition from the mothers.
Police Inspector General Appoints Erale Samuel Etaifo to Manage Osun Gubernatorial Election Security
Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu has appointed CP Erale Samuel Etaifo to oversee security operations for the August 15 Osun governorship election to ensure neutrality and order.