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‘I still pay royalties to my brother for taking his name’ —Jay Jay Okocha
Nigerian football legend Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has revealed the story behind the famous nickname that became synonymous with his illustrious football career. Okocha explained that the name originated from the
Nigeria’s Inflation Falls To 15.43% In July
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell to 15.43 percent in July 2026, down from 24.94 percent recorded in July 2025, according to the latest figures released by the National Bureau of
Adeleke’s victory may be APC smokescreen ahead of 2027 — Wabara
…Urges opposition to unite behind one presidential candidate …Congratulates Adeleke By Steve Oko UMUAHIA – Former Senate President and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Senator
NARD Proposes 48-Hour Weekly Work Limit, Mandatory Post-Call Rest For Resident Doctors
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has proposed new work-hour regulations limiting healthcare personnel to a maximum of 48 hours per week, including weekends, alongside mandatory rest periods after
Sambo: APC Remains Strong Ahead Of 2027 Unless Opposition Presents Single Candidate
ARISE Director of News and Politics Editor, Sumner Sambo, says the outcome of the Osun State governorship election has exposed the internal contradictions within the All Progressives Congress and the
Osun: Police warn against forceful takeover of LG secretariats
The Commissioner of Police in Osun, Samuel Etaifo, has warned against forceful takeover of Local Government secretariats, premises or properties in the state. Etaifo, who gave the warning in a
2027: Gwamna, Pantami camps trade claims as Gombe politics heats up
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE – Political activities in Gombe State are gathering momentum ahead of the 2027 governorship election, with supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate,
Edo Assembly gets new Speaker, Idiaye
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – The member representing Akoko-Edo I Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, Yekini Idiaye, on Monday emerged as the new Speaker of the
BBNaija season 11: Full list of housemates evicted
BBNaija Season 11, tagged “Show Ya Sef,” has recorded its first set of exits as housemates continue to battle for the grand prize. The reality show premiered on July 26,
Breaking: Nigeria’s headline inflation rate falls to 15.43%
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell to 15.43 percent in July from 15.91 percent in June. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this today in its Consumer Price
