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Motherhood And Fatherhood Chronicles....
As a parent or as an adult, when did it hit you that your parents were right after all?Every “you’ll understand when you’re older” or ''wait until you have your own children '' that they told you suddenly hits like prophecy fulfilled...hahahahahahaha
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VIDEO: Ruto's speech in Rome momentarily interrupted by sudden power blackout
President William Ruto lightened the mood with humour after a brief blackout interrupted his lecture at LUISS School of Government in Rome, before calmly resuming his address.
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VIDEO: President Ruto momentarily interrupted after sudden blackout mid-speech in Rome
President William Ruto lightened the mood with humour after a brief blackout interrupted his lecture at LUISS School of Government in Rome, before calmly resuming his address.
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Why Do Nigerian Artists Keep Leaving Their Labels and Who’s Really Winning?
There is a pattern in Nigerian music that has become so familiar it almost feels like a rite of passage. Artist signs with the label, the artist blows up, and the artist leaves, sometimes quietly, often messily, almost always with receipts. The internet takes sides. And then everybody moves on until the next one. Except... Read More Read » Why Do Nigerian Artists Keep Leaving Their Labels and Who’s Really Winning? on YNaija
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Tinubu makes new appointments in education sector
The post Tinubu makes new appointments in education sector appeared first on Kemi Filani. President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday morning, announced new appointments for the National Examination Council (NECO), the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE), the Federal Polytechnic in N’yak Shendam, Plateau State, and the National Library of Nigeria. These are all institutions under the Federal Ministry of Education. Tinubu appointed Modupe Adelabu as Chairman of the Governing […] The post Tinubu makes new appointments in education sector appeared first on Kemi Filani.
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PHOTOS: Tears, grief as Karangu Muraya bids emotional farewell to brother Kariithi
Gospel artist Karangu Muraya broke down during the burial of his brother Paul in Muranga, as mourners and family gathered to pay tribute to the late Kariithi.
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Mali faces African Court case over Wagner killings
It is alleged that Russian mercenaries committed grave atrocities against civilians in Mali in 2022 under the supervision of the Malian Armed Forces.
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Lafarge Africa Reaffirms Commitment to Building Sustainable Impact Through Women at IWD 2026
Lafarge Africa, one of the leading providers of innovative and sustainable building solutions and manufacturer of a wide range of cement, readymix, mortar and plaster of paris brands, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender inclusion and sustainable development as it commemorated International Women’s Day 2026 with a purpose-driven event themed “The Give to Gain […] The post Lafarge Africa Reaffirms Commitment to Building Sustainable Impact Through Women at IWD 2026 appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.
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“We make movies in an economy that constantly tests our limits” – Wumi Toriola speaks on the challenges of filmmaking as she writes appreciation note
The post “We make movies in an economy that constantly tests our limits” – Wumi Toriola speaks on the challenges of filmmaking as she writes appreciation note appeared first on Kemi Filani. Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has spoken on the challenges of filmmaking. While writing a heartfelt note to her supporters, she appreciated them for standing by her. Expressing gratitude, Toriola noted that filmmakers make movies in an economy that constantly tests their limits, and budgets try to silence their vision. Resources are never enough, yet they […] The post “We make movies in an economy that constantly tests our limits” – Wumi Toriola speaks on the challenges of filmmaking as she writes appreciation note appeared first on Kemi Filani.
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Enugu State's Political Leaders Pledge Support For President Tinubu In 2027
Political leaders from Enugu State on Tuesday April 21,2026 pledged unalloyed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election in 2027.The leaders, representing the state’s seven million citizens, made this pledge when Governor Peter Mbah led them to a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.The high-powered delegation included Minister of Innovation, Science and
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Adelabu to resign as Minister of Power
The post Adelabu to resign as Minister of Power appeared first on Kemi Filani. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is set to resign in the coming days. This comes after he got President Bola Tinubu’s approval to run for governor in Oyo State. Adelabu reportedly obtained the President’s consent during a meeting held on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he also briefed Tinubu on developments in […] The post Adelabu to resign as Minister of Power appeared first on Kemi Filani.
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Kanye West makes unannounced visit to Jewish rights centre amid renewed scrutiny
Ye, formerly Kanye West, has sparked fresh attention after an unannounced visit to the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Beverly Hills, coinciding with international performance disruptions.
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Actress Angela Okorie Discharged By Court After Police Drop Defamation Charges
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has been formally cleared of the defamation and cyberstalking allegations brought against her, after the withdrawal of the case by the Nigeria Police Force.The matter was struck out on Tuesday April 21, 2026, by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja after police prosecutor, Victor Okoye, informed the court that he had received instructions to
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Reimagining Development: Harvard Center for International Development Announces Kingsley Moghalu as Panelist at GEM26
Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for International Development (CID) will host its 17th annual Global Empowerment Meeting (GEM26) on May 4-5, 2026, convening leading global thinkers and practitioners to tackle one of the most pressing questions of our time: how to reimagine international development amid shifting geopolitics, constrained resources, and evolving power dynamics. Among the distinguished... Read More Read » Reimagining Development: Harvard Center for International Development Announces Kingsley Moghalu as Panelist at GEM26 on YNaija
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13-foot python intercepted at Namanga border aboard Nairobi-bound bus
Kenyan police intercepted a 13-foot python hidden in a box on a Dar es Salaam–Nairobi bus during a routine inspection at the Namanga One Stop Border Post.
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Nigeria Info FM And Wazobia FM Reaffirm Industry Leadership With Major Wins At 2026 Bon Awards
Written By Ayodele Adeleye The post Nigeria Info FM And Wazobia FM Reaffirm Industry Leadership With Major Wins At 2026 Bon Awards appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.
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Dennis Isong: What Is Excision Land and Is It Safe to Buy in Nigeria?
Under the Land Use Act of 1978, all land in Nigeria technically belongs to the government. The government holds land in trust for the people, and what individuals own is actually the right to use that land, formally granted through documents like a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O). The post Dennis Isong: What Is Excision Land and Is It Safe to Buy in Nigeria? appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.
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Flutterwave CEO Agboola Chooses Anambra State As South‑East Hub
Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, received Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola in Awka.Agboola announced that Anambra will serve as Flutterwave’s central hub for South‑East operations, and cited the state’s supportive business climate and Soludo’s push for innovation.As part of the rollout, Flutterwave will deploy POS terminals across Anambra, targeting SMEs to boost
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Tanzania to host Miss World 2027, marking first for East and Central Africa
Tanzania will host Miss World 2027, the 74th edition of the global pageant, marking a historic first for East and Central Africa and spotlighting tourism, culture and global exchange.
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Nakuru police arrest six suspected gang members in crackdown on organised crime
Police in Nakuru County have arrested six suspected gang members from the Confirm and Men in Black groups in separate operations, recovering stolen property.
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Lagos Murder Suspect Flees To Cross River State And Unalifes Lover With Cutlass Over Cheating Allegations
A Lagos murder suspect, Sunday Ejor, who fled back to Cross River years ago, has allegedly killed his 26‑year‑old lover, Lucy Moshe Igu, after a fight over suspected infidelity.Police say he dragged her to a stream and attacked her with a cutlass, then hid her body in the bush. Confronted by community youths, he later led them to the spot. Officers rescued him from mob violence and transferred
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Paul Okoye breaks silence as twin, Peter Okoye, officially changes his birthday date
The post Paul Okoye breaks silence as twin, Peter Okoye, officially changes his birthday date appeared first on Kemi Filani. Nigerian music star Paul Okoye has made his first post since his twin brother, Peter Okoye, had a tantrum, distancing himself from him. Unbothered by his brother’s new change, Paul, via his Instagram page, shared a photo of himself on a jet, revealing that he is off for his Australian tour. “Off to Australian tour […] The post Paul Okoye breaks silence as twin, Peter Okoye, officially changes his birthday date appeared first on Kemi Filani.
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Kano: Gov Abba Yusuf nominates Garo as deputy
The post Kano: Gov Abba Yusuf nominates Garo as deputy appeared first on Kemi Filani. The governor of Kano state, Abba Yusuf, has nominated Alhaji Murtala Garo as his Deputy. Yusuf has subsequently transmitted Garo’s name to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. According to the statement, the nomination […] The post Kano: Gov Abba Yusuf nominates Garo as deputy appeared first on Kemi Filani.
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Pioneering South African actress and Miss World trailblazer Cynthia Shange dies
Cynthia Shange, the first Black South African woman widely recognised to represent the country at Miss World during apartheid, has died at 76 after an illness.
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GOAT Of Scamming Blessing CEO Sneaks Back To Instagram After Fake Stage 4 Cancer Claims
Leader of social media scam Blessing Okoro CEO has quietly returned to Instagram over night after fake stage four cancer claims....The serial liar who was busted for cooking up a pity party narrative that Doctors told her that she has stage four cancer ran off and deactivated her social media handle after she was officially busted on Arise TV by a doctor who studied well and knew how to tackle
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Kalshi Is About to Price Afrobeats. Nigerian Labels Should Probably Have an Opinion.
Brandon Fean, a 25-year-old middle school teacher in Pennsylvania, opened the source code of Ariana Grande’s website in January 2024 and found the vinyl inventory data for her new single “Yes, And?” He turned that into an edge on Kalshi, the American prediction-market platform, and Rolling Stone called what he found “alpha.” His side project... Read More Read » Kalshi Is About to Price Afrobeats. Nigerian Labels Should Probably Have an Opinion. on YNaija
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Cindy Le Coeur: From gospel roots to rhumba stardom and continental acclaim
Cindy Le Coeur rose from gospel beginnings in Kinshasa to become a leading Congolese rhumba star, gaining fame with Quartier Latin International, a successful solo career, and major awards.
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World's largest condom maker hikes prices as Iran conflict disrupts supply chain
Karex Bhd says it will raise prices up to 30% as Iran-linked shipping disruptions drive up raw material and freight costs, while global supply chain instability also fuels rising demand and delays.
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Kenyan poet Awuor Ouma wins Sh1.3m Cave Canem Poetry Prize 2026
Kenyan poet Awuor Ouma has won the 2026 Cave Canem Poetry Prize for her debut manuscript Blue Hands, Brown Skin, a lyrical exploration of grief, migration and identity.
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Kenyan poet Awuor Ouma wins 2026 Cave Canem Poetry Prize
Kenyan poet Awuor Ouma has won the 2026 Cave Canem Poetry Prize for her debut manuscript Blue Hands, Brown Skin, a lyrical exploration of grief, migration and identity.
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“We weren’t blood when they were stealing and creating false narratives about me” – Peter Okoye continues to vent as he slams those dragging their wives into their beef
The post “We weren’t blood when they were stealing and creating false narratives about me” – Peter Okoye continues to vent as he slams those dragging their wives into their beef appeared first on Kemi Filani. Nigerian music star Peter Okoye is still venting over his soured relationship with his twin brother, Paul Okoye. In a series of tweets, he pointed out the irony of how no one mentioned that they were blood when his brothers were stealing from him and creating a false narrative about him. Now that he has […] The post “We weren’t blood when they were stealing and creating false narratives about me” – Peter Okoye continues to vent as he slams those dragging their wives into their beef appeared first on Kemi Filani.
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Daily News In Brief
The Federal Government will on Wednesday (today) arraign six individuals, including two retired senior military officers and a serving police inspector, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged plot to wage war against Nigeria and overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The leadership crisis rocking the Labour Party deepened on Tuesday as factional National Chairman, Julius Abure,
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Jomo Kenyatta lookalike steals spotlight during Nairobi CBD fuel protests
An elderly man resembling Jomo Kenyatta drew widespread attention during CBD fuel protests, briefly shifting focus from unrest to curiosity and online buzz.
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Streamer uncovers Drake's 'Iceman' release date in viral ice stunt
Streamer Kishka reveals Drakes Iceman release date after retrieving a hidden clue from a viral ice installation in Toronto.
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“Choose your life back, you deserve a second chance” – Do2dtun makes case for Roby Ekpo as he reacts to his crashed marriage
The post “Choose your life back, you deserve a second chance” – Do2dtun makes case for Roby Ekpo as he reacts to his crashed marriage appeared first on Kemi Filani. Nigerian media personality Do2dtun has made a case for his colleague, Roby Ekpo. Kemi Filani reported that media personality Roby Ekpo recently opened up about the breakdown of his marriage with his estranged wife, Mayowa Lambe, accusing her of infidelity, deception, and financial strain in a deeply emotional account. Roby Ekpo, on The Honest Bunch […] The post “Choose your life back, you deserve a second chance” – Do2dtun makes case for Roby Ekpo as he reacts to his crashed marriage appeared first on Kemi Filani.
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EX Ministers Edun And Dangiwa Reportedly Resigned And Were Not Sacked
Former Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and Housing and Urban Development Minister, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, voluntarily resigned from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet and were not sacked.The reason for Edun's resignation is stated below...Edun, who turned 70 on Monday, April 21, 2026, submitted his resignation letter that same day, citing health reasons and
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