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Benjamin Dada

My mother sold Akara and Akamu. Donât let anybody make you feel petty trading is below standard - Defence Minister

Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has urged Nigerians to accord dignity and respect to petty traders.Musa, who stated

Linda Ikeji

BBNaija Season 11: Flora & Aikou Unveiled as The Gambits | Here’s What Biggie’s New Twist Means

Flora and Aikou have been unveiled as Big Brother Naija Season 11’s "The Gambits", securing guaranteed spots until the finale while forfeiting the ₦160 million grand prize. The pos

Aug 2, 20263 min read

BellaNaija

Southern Kaduna massacre: 27 victims buried amidst tears

An atmosphere of profound grief descended on Naridon village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State as 27 victims

Linda Ikeji

Same Lace, Different Styles! Iyabo & Priscilla Ojo’s Asoebi Looks Are So Beautiful

Mother-daughter duo Iyabo Ojo and Priscilla Ojo serve major traditional fashion inspiration, wearing the same crimson red lace in two unique looks. The post Same Lace, Different St

BellaNaija

Denim Agbada? Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Just Gave Us One of His Best BBNaija S11 Sunday Show Looks

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu hosted the BBNaija Season 11 Sunday Live show in a custom sky-blue denim Agbada by Deji & Kola, featuring tonal embroidery and a matching Fila cap. The post

BellaNaija

world

At the scene of deadly Moscow bomb blast

Three people have been killed and 21 injured after an explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant, Russian media reports.

BBC World

Kogi Family Begs For More Time After Terrorists Demand N4Million Ransom For Kidnapped Loved One

Kogi Family Begs For More Time After Terrorists Demand N4Million Ransom For Kidnapped Loved One The family, however, pleaded with the kidnappers to grant them more time, explaining

Sahara Reporters

BREAKING: Four Kidnapped Kogi Residents Rescued; Vigilante Member Killed, Three Bandits Neutralised

BREAKING: Four Kidnapped Kogi Residents Rescued; Vigilante Member Killed, Three Bandits Neutralised The rescue operation came hours after the victims were abducted by armed assaila

Sahara Reporters

world

Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience

Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.

BBC World

BREAKING: Bandits Attack Kwara Community, Kill Woman, Abduct Resident As Villagers Flee Into Bushes

BREAKING: Bandits Attack Kwara Community, Kill Woman, Abduct Resident As Villagers Flee Into Bushes The residents decried the absence of security personnel, accusing the authoritie

Sahara Reporters

BREAKING: Fire Breaks Out At Lagos Airport's Terminal 2

BREAKING: Fire Breaks Out At Lagos Airport's Terminal 2 In a statement posted on its official page on Sunday, FAAN said its Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) had be

Sahara Reporters

Super Falcons Beat Zambia 1–0 as Asisat Oshoala Keeps Nigeria’s WAFCON 2026 Hopes Alive

Asisat Oshoala scored her 15th career WAFCON goal as ten-woman Nigeria defeated Zambia 1-0 in Rabat to secure three points in Group C and keep their title defence alive. The post S

Aug 2, 20263 min read

BellaNaija

Uzoamaka Power on “Siraam”: “We Have the Power to Decide What Kind of Relationship We Want With Our Bodies”

Filmmaker Uzoamaka Power discusses her short film Siraam, exploring how the Zikoko Life project uses intimacy, grief, and unvarnished realism to challenge selective progressiveness

Aug 2, 20266 min read

BellaNaija

Samuel Ogazi Wins Historic First-Ever Commonwealth Games Men’s 400m Gold for Nigeria

Nigerian sprinter Samuel Ogazi made history at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning gold in the men’s 400m final with a time of 44.25 seconds—securing Nigeria’s first-ever

Aug 1, 20262 min read

BellaNaija

Peller & Jarvis’ Edo Wedding Looks Are Rooted in Culture and Beautifully Detailed | See Photos

Following their civil ceremony, Peller and Jarvis celebrated their traditional Edo wedding in custom looks by Veekee James and Amy Aghomi, featuring traditional Okuku headpieces, c

Aug 1, 20263 min read