Day: October 6, 2025

BBNaija Finale: Why Imisi’s Season 10 Win Is Dividing the Fanbase

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Imisi triumphed as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10 with a commanding 42.8% of total votes, nearly three times that of first runner-up Dede, who got 15.94%. According to Big Brother Naija data released on Sunday, the following finalists lagged behind: Koyin (15.23%), Sultana (7.94%), Kola (5.48%), Jason Jae (4.24%), Mensan (3.54%), Isabella (3.07%), and Kaybobo (1.72%). While many supporters welcomed Imisi’s decisive victory, others argued it was fuelled by “pity votes.” On X, user Mackie4reall stated that her win showed society’s misguided priorities. “Imisi winning #BBNaija reveals…

Despite Dangote’s Free Delivery, Petrol Price Holds Steady at N865/litre

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Despite obtaining petrol at N820 per litre with no logistics charges, Dangote Refinery partners have refused to cut pump pricing at their filling stations. According to Sunday’s findings, Heyden, AP, MRS, and other key partners continue to offer petrol for N865 per litre. Except for a few MRS stores in Lagos, who raised their pricing to N841 a litre, other stations maintained their old rates. Long lines formed at the MRS station in Alapere as vehicles hurried to buy petrol for N841, while others on the same axis sold for…

Retired General Back Calls for State of Emergency Over Terrorism

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In his new book, ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum,’ former Chief of Defence Staff General Lucky Irabor (retd) advocates for a state of emergency to address the Boko Haram insurgency. Irabor argues that the lack of political will has hindered Nigeria’s response to the insurgency and that an emergency proclamation backed by the National Assembly would be effective. Irabor, who was the CDS under the Buhari administration, noted, “The government had not yet summoned the political will and instruments to declare war on Boko Haram. With an…

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Nigeria Draws Colombia 1−1, Advances to Knockout Stage

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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have advanced to the Round of 16 of the ongoing 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, after a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Colombia in the early hours of Monday. At the Estadio Fiscal de Talca, the seven-time African champions put on a spirited effort, with goalie Ebenezer Harcourt making important saves in the 23rd and 26th minutes to keep the scores level during a tight first half. Despite Colombia’s early pressure, the Nigerians were the more inventive team, with Tahir Maigana, Kparobo Arierhi, and Suleman Sani…