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Isbae U Lands Obasanjo for Curiosity Made Me Ask as Creator Media Meets Nigerian Politics

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has appeared on Isbae U’s popular interview show, Curiosity Made Me Ask, creating an unusual meeting between one of Nigeria’s most recognisable political figures and a comedian known for provocative, roast-style conversations. The appearance, released on Saturday, September 19, has attracted attention because of the contrast between Obasanjo’s political background…

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2027 Presidential Election: Meet All 18 Candidates on Nigeria’s Final INEC List

Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election now has a defined field. The Independent National Electoral Commission has published its final list of 18 presidential candidates and their running mates for the January 16, 2027 election. The list covers 18 political parties and includes President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi,…

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Tems’ Born In The Wild Hits 1 Billion Spotify Streams, Joins Ayra Starr in Nigerian Female Album Milestone

Tems’ Born In The Wild has reached 1 billion Spotify streams, putting the Nigerian singer’s debut album in a major group of Nigerian projects to cross the milestone. The achievement comes more than two years after the album was released in June 2024. Streaming data had shown the project steadily climbing from 800 million streams…

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Nigeria Joins Red Sea Defence Alliance as African States Back New Maritime Security Plan

Nigeria and several African countries have joined a new Red Sea Defence Alliance aimed at protecting commercial shipping and freedom of navigation around one of the world’s most important maritime corridors. The Saudi-led Multinational Maritime Defence Alliance brings together 14 countries, including Nigeria, Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, Somalia and Comoros, alongside Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Pakistan, Jordan,…

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Nigeria Returns to JPMorgan Bond Index After 11 Years, Opening Door to Fresh Foreign Capital

Nigeria has returned to a JPMorgan emerging markets bond index after an 11-year absence, giving the country’s local-currency government bonds renewed exposure to international investors. The development is more than a new line on a global investment benchmark. It marks a reversal of the conditions that pushed Nigeria out of JPMorgan’s earlier index in 2015…

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APC Scorecard: Nigeria’s Rising Prices Show How Cost of Living Has Outpaced Wages

Graphics circulating online comparing Nigeria’s prices in 2015 with current costs have renewed debate over the Nigeria cost of living under APC. The APC scorecard highlights dramatic increases in food, petrol and other household expenses, while also showing how the value of workers’ wages has changed. The comparisons are becoming politically important as Nigerians judge…

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US Troops Withdrawal From Nigeria: What the 200-Person Drawdown Means for the Fight Against Terrorism

The planned US troops withdrawal from Nigeria does not mean Washington is abandoning Abuja, according to the Defence Headquarters. The military said the departure of about 200 American personnel is linked to specific operational and counterterrorism objectives and should be seen as a routine adjustment rather than a breakdown in relations. The distinction matters because…

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Nigerian Afrobeats Streaming Numbers: Burna Boy Leads Spotify While Wizkid Rules Pandora

The latest Nigerian Afrobeats streaming numbers are showing something more interesting than a simple ranking of who has the most streams: different platforms are telling different stories about Nigeria’s biggest music stars. Burna Boy leads the latest Spotify comparison, with nine songs reportedly crossing 300 million streams across all credits. Tems follows with five, while…

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