‘I’ve never denied my blackness’ – Tyla debunks claims she’s white

Grammy-winning South African singer Tyla has debunked claims that she isn’t black. There were claims from rival fans on social media that the 22-year-old singer is “white/Indian” and not black. Reacting in a statement shared via her X page Thursday night, Tyla clarified that she is mixed race. She emphasised that she has black/Zulu, Irish, Mauritian/Indian ancestry. She noted that in her native South Africa, she would be classified as “Coloured” but outside her country, she…

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‘I love Afrobeats, Burna Boy’ – Shakira

Colombian singer Shakira has expressed her love for Afrobeats and Burna Boy, as well as rising South African star, Tyla. Speaking in a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ crooner disclosed that she is a huge fan of African music. Shakira described her music taste as eclectic, honest and real. She said, “If I could explain my taste in music in three words, I would say eclectic, honest and real. “I love anything…

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There are moments I don’t like my wife – Actor, Akah Nnani

Nollywood actor, Akah Nnani has said he sometimes doesn’t like his Wife, Claire. Akah, in an interview with Toke Makinwa, said his relationship is built on love and not infatuation or temporary feelings. According to him, there are times when he and his wife don’t necessarily like each other, but love keeps them together. He added that love is complicated and involves accepting and loving one’s partner’s flaws and imperfections. “People marry for the wrong reasons…

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I took a break from my online ministry to focus on God – Yul Edochie

Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie, has said he took a break from his online ministry to prepare himself for God’s work. Yul, in a post on his Instagram page, said during his break, God revealed many things to him. He promised to expose secrets and teach his congregation on how to protect themselves from evil forces. According to him, prayer is not enough and religion will not save anybody. “Religion will not save us. Prayer is not…

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Katsina Hisbah seals hotel for allegedly lodging underage girls

The Katsina State Hisbah Board has ordered the immediate closure of a hotel located within the Katsina metropolis over allegations of corrupting the morals of underage girls. The Hisbah Commander General in the state, Dr Aminu Usman confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Katsina. He said the hotel was found to be violating an agreement earlier reached with hoteliers across the state. “The hotel violated the Board’s regulations by allowing underage girls…

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Nnamdi Kanu did not escape from DSS custody – Lawyer, Ejimakor debunks reports

Aloy Ejimakor, the lead Counsel of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Friday denied reports that the agitator escaped from his holding facility at the Department of State Services, DSS, in Abuja. Ejimakor was reacting to claims that Kanu had escaped from custody. Speaking with DAILY POST, Ejimakor said: “It’s not true. I will be visiting him today by 2:00 pm. Kanu is a responsible and courageous freedom fighter and he…

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JUST IN: Three Killed As Armed Robbers Storm Mega Bank In Abuja – [Photos]

At least three people were reportedly killed when armed robbers attacked First Bank in Abaji, Abuja, on Thursday evening. Reports obtained by Naija News revealed that the attempted bank robbery was halted by a collaboration between the Nigerian Police and the Military. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, released a statement on Friday morning providing details of the incident. According to the statement, the FCT police, led by Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth Igweh, swiftly…

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Criminals working to stop Nnamdi Kanu’s release – Ejimakor

Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Friday said some criminal elements are trying to influence the Presidency and court to stop the release of the agitator. Ejimakor explained that these criminal elements usually spike up insecurity in the Southeast whenever Kanu’s court case is approaching. He pointed out that the criminals, who he did not name, are causing insecurity in the Southeast to blackmail IPOB and…

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Three dead as gunmen attack bank, police station in Abuja

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked the Abaji Divisional Police headquarters in Abuja and robbed a branch of a commercial bank in the area. The assailants, numbering about 15, invaded the bank and the police facility simultaneously on Thursday evening at about 5:00 PM. DAILY POST reports that a police officer and two of the suspects were killed during the attack. The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, who confirmed…

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Reps panel seeks new aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima

The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence has asked the Federal Government to acquire new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The committee’s recommendation was made known in a report released after its investigation into the status of the aircraft in the Presidential Air Fleet. “The committee is of the strong and informed opinion that, considering the fragile structure of the Nigerian federation and recognising the dire consequences of any…

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