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Nigerian Idol Season 9 witnessed a dramatic twist in its semi-final episode, with a surprise song selection, a judge’s save, and a heart-warming reunion courtesy of the Bigi brand. This past Sunday’s episode saw intense competition and emotional moments as the remaining contestants battled for a spot in the finale. In the last episode, Ric Hassani, Omawumi, and 9ice chose songs for the remaining finalists – Mira Clear, Lammy, Chioma, and Chima. This exciting twist added a strategic element, as contestants had to determine which judge picked their song. Ric Hassani won, choosing the most songs and earning a game-changing…

Pioneering affordable housing solutions in Nigeria, Adron Homes and Properties remains a leading name in the real estate sector. Since its inception in 2012, Adron Homes has consistently redefined the real estate landscape, achieving significant milestones and breaking barriers that have set new benchmarks in the industry. Through its innovative approach, the company has become synonymous with quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Having built a strong foundation of exceptional service, the organization has not only achieved unparalleled growth but also made significant progress and created a reputable name for itself. This is evident in its groundbreaking estates and modern architectural designs…

The highly anticipated TV show “Chatter That Counts” is set to premiere on July 12, bringing a refreshing take on entertainment and meaningful dialogue. The show features five vibrant Gen Z hosts who engage in inspirational conversations, dance, games, music, and much more. “Chatter That Counts” promises to be a standout in the world of television as it delivers an unusual mix of fun and inspiration. “In a world where so many shows and podcasts are full of noise, ‘Chatter That Counts’ is set to bring a breath of fresh air,” says Seyi Banigbe, the show creator & executive producer.…

The Lagos State House of Assembly has invited the Attorney-General of the State, Mr. Lawal Pedro, to appear before it to explain the Supreme Court judgement on local governments in the country. The lawmakers said there was a need for better understanding of the decision of the apex court in relation to some provisions in the Constitution of the country. A seven-man panel of the Supreme Court had declared on Thursday that the 774 local government councils in the country should receive their funds directly from the Federal Government as well as manage such funds themselves being a tier of…

Bayern Munich on Thursday finally secured the signing of Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha from Fulham for a reported fee of 49 million euros ($53 million) after coming close to acquiring him last year. The 28-year-old, who spent two years at Fulham after arriving from Sporting Lisbon in 2022 for 22 million euros, signed a four year contract. Bayern had been poised to sign Palhinha in 2023, the defensive midfielder had even posed in the club’s strip, but the deal fell through just before the transfer window closed when Fulham failed to find a replacement. In a statement, Palhinha said it…

Amid the prevailing food scarcity and skyrocketing prices of essential commodities, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has assured that food prices would crash within 180 days. He made this known in a post on his official X handle on Wednesday, where he unveiled measures that will be implemented over the next 180 days. His assurance comes after several Nigerians had hit the streets to protest hunger in the nation. According to the minister, the current administration had unveiled a series of strategic measures geared towards addressing the high food prices, stressing that the measures will be…

Resourceful Nollywood actress and producer, Doyin Aggrey has called on the Nigeria government to invest more in filmmaking, as the sector is obviously capable of turning the country’s economy around. Nigeria is one of the countries in the world currently going through economic recession, and this has resulted in a series of heated debates and protests from members of the public. But Doyin Aggrey believes that if the government at all levels can intensify their support to the entertainment industry, more fortune would smile on Nigeria. She noted that though the entertainment sector has always exhibited the capacity of being…

Retired Rear Admiral Alison Madueke has urged the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere to stop his ex-wife and former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke from using his surname. In a petition for jactitation of marriage (declaration that a marital union has ended), the ex-Chief of Naval Staff prayed the court to order Diezani to revert to her maiden surname of Agama. He contended that her continued use of his names amid corruption allegations was harmful to him and could implicate him or result in mistaken liability, especially considering they were no longer legally married. Rear Admiral Madueke, a former military…

The Supreme Court declared on Thursday that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold funds allocated for local government administrations. The seven-man panel, in the judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, declared that the 774 local government councils in the country should manage their funds themselves. The apex court held that the power of the government is portioned into three arms of government, the federal, the state and the local government. The court further declared that a state government has no power to elect a caretaker committee and a local government council is only recognisable with a democratically elected…

The former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Anamekwe Nwabuoku, on Wednesday, begged a Federal High Court, Abuja to give him more time to conclude the refund of the public funds allegedly siphoned. Nwabuoku and his co-defendant, Felix Nweke, in the 11-count money laundering charge preferred against them by the EFCC, prayed Justice James Omotosho to halt their arraignment until another date to perfect the refund. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nwabuoku and Nweke, a former Deputy Director in the Ministry of Defence, are being prosecuted for alleged money laundering offences to the tune of N1.6 billion.…