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Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, is expected to chair the public presentation of six legal books authored by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr Kemi Pinheiro, on November 20, 2026. The publications draw on Pinheiro’s nearly four decades of legal experience and cover areas including criminal litigation, arbitration, corporate insolvency and the administration of justice. The six books include Strategies in Criminal Trial: A Practitioner’s Guide, Insolvency Law in Nigeria: Practice and Procedure, Arbitration Law and Practice in Nigeria, Defining Moments: Chronicles of a Silk (Volume One), The Compendium and MULAN Legal: Trending Issues of Law and…
Senior Pastor of Victory Life Bible Church International, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, has urged Nigerians to embrace creativity, integrity and purposeful living by using their talents to contribute to national development. He made the appeal during a thanksgiving service marking the 50th anniversary of the Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Abeokuta. Achudume lamented that many talented Nigerians were abandoning productive ventures for politics because of the perceived financial benefits of political office. He also criticised the celebration of questionable wealth, indecent dressing and social media popularity, urging young people to prioritise character, responsibility and meaningful…
Good morning Nigerian . Welcome to the roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday, 5th November, 2026. 1. Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval For Fresh $7.7 Billion Loan President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a fresh $7.7 billion external loan to partially finance the country’s ₦20.2 trillion budget deficit. The request replaces an earlier $20.52 billion borrowing proposal and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts for further consideration. 2. Peter Obi Speaks On Attack On His Convoy In Calabar The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has confirmed that his…
Nigerian singer and bandleader DOTTi The Deity has completed the first leg of his The Cocoa XP Tour, which took his music across three cities in Nigeria and the Republic of Benin. The performances showcased songs from his second album, Cocoa Hue, alongside his live band, The Pantheon. The tour began on September 12, 2026, at Bature Brewery in Victoria Island, Lagos, before moving to Banjo Jazz Club in Cotonou on October 24. The Cotonou performance attracted an enthusiastic audience, highlighting the growing reach of DOTTi’s music beyond Nigeria. The first leg ended on October 31 in Ibadan, his hometown.…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has announced a partnership with MTN Nigeria to release seven films during the Christmas season. She disclosed the collaboration in a post shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday, revealing that the project had been kept secret for some time. Omoni expressed excitement about finally making the announcement public. The filmmaker also thanked God for the partnership, quoting a Bible verse about diligence and success. She said the collaboration would bring seven new movies to audiences this Christmas, describing the project as an exciting development.
Abuja-based comedian and entertainer Headmaxter is preparing to host the second edition of his premium entertainment show, Above the Hype 2.0 – The Matrix Edition. The event is designed to bring comedy, music and entertainment to residents of the Federal Capital Territory. Organised by Headmaxter and promoted by Syphen Media & Entertainment, the show will take place on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at Soul Lounge Resort, Jahi, Abuja. Activities are scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m., with a 15-hour non-stop party experience planned for guests. The entertainment lineup includes Mark Angel, Koboko Master, Shortcut, MC Bob, Slym Shaddy, several DJs…
Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has revealed that he is uncomfortable with accolades because he does not want his career to be judged by the number of awards he has received. Uzor made this known during an interview on the CreativiTea podcast, where he discussed his views on acting, professional growth and recognition. According to him, he prefers his performances to speak for themselves rather than allowing trophies to define his achievements. Arukwe explained that people should assess his work based on his most recent performance. He stressed that consistency and delivering quality roles matter more to him, adding that an…
Nigerian rapper Olamide Adedeji has spoken out in support of Nigerian culture and traditional practices, insisting that they should not be labelled diabolical or demonised. The YBNL boss made the remarks in a video shared by actress Sotayo Gaga on Instagram on Wednesday. He explained that he wants people to appreciate their cultural heritage and take pride in their identity. Olamide also identified himself as a Yoruba man, saying he would gladly accept traditional black soap. He specifically mentioned black soap, popularly called ose dudu in Yoruba, as an example of a traditional African product. The skincare product is commonly…
Nigerian actor, comedian and activist Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has graduated with a Master of Arts degree with Distinction in Performance (Acting) from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London. The entertainer announced the achievement on Instagram on Wednesday, sharing photographs of himself in his graduation gown at the institution’s auditorium. He described the academic journey as challenging but said he was happy to have pursued the degree for his personal and professional development. Mr Macaroni also expressed gratitude to God, his family, friends and supporters for their encouragement throughout the journey. His announcement attracted more than…
Barcelona midfielder Rodri Hernández will be unavailable for Sunday’s La Liga encounter against Atletico Madrid after picking up a hamstring injury during the club’s 3-0 Champions League victory over Aston Villa on November 3. The 30-year-old was replaced at half-time after complaining of discomfort in his right leg. Medical examinations later confirmed a minor injury to his right hamstring, with Barcelona stating that his recovery period would depend on how the problem develops. Spanish newspaper Diario Sport reports that he could be sidelined for up to a month. Such an absence could also rule Rodri out of league matches against…