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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, replacing the 2007 legislation with a modern legal framework designed to strengthen Nigeria's digital identity system, improve national security, and enhance access to government services. The signing ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja and was attended by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi, Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, NIMC Director-General Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and other senior government officials. One of the major revelations during the event came from the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who disclosed that Nigeria's integrated identity database recently played a key role in the arrest of seven Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders returning from the Holy Pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. According to the minister, the suspects were intercepted at Katsina Airport and ...

The core features of bipolar disorder episodes of mania, hypomania, and depression can affect anyone. However, women are more likely to experience depressive episodes, rapid cycling, anxiety, and hormonal influences, while men more often present with earlier-onset mania, impulsive behavior, and substance misuse Women and men can both develop Bipolar Disorder, but research suggests there are important differences in how it appears, how often certain symptoms occur, how it is diagnosed, and how it is managed. While everyone's experience is unique, understanding these patterns can help people recognize symptoms earlier and seek appropriate care. Although the overall prevalence of bipolar disorder is roughly the same in men and women, research suggests that it affects people differently based on their biological sex, including the types of symptoms they experience, when they develop the condition, and more. It’s important to note that biological sex (the physical aspects of being male ...

                                     The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled Hon. Damilola Sonayon-James as the running mate to its Lagos State governorship candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Princess, who currently serves as State Deputy Woman Leader of APC, will run alongside Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat , who recently emerged the party's Governorship candidate for the election. Announcing the decision, the Lagos State Chairman of the APC and Chairman of the Forum of 36 APC State Chairmen, Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi , described her emergence as the outcome of a wide consultation and rigorous selection process that considered competence, leadership capacity, grassroots acceptance, party loyalty, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to the continued development of Lagos State. Ojelabi explained that Sonayon-James distinguished herself through h...

Taken from his forthcoming debut mixtape  Certified , which will feature some of the best emerging artists from the fast-growing wave of UK Afrobeats music in 2018, London-based super producer  Smartbeatz  is proud to unveil his brand new single titled ‘ Tell Me ’ featuring East London Afrobeats and R&B crooner  Yemi Rush , as premiered  via  OkayAfrica .

You'd be surprised what skills you can use to become self-employed today—you may not even need a college degree. BY  NOELIA TRUJILLO

Some men can have problems reaching orgasm. These most often stem from psychological factors; for example, they are still affected by a traumatic event or a restrictive upbringing, or they have fallen into  masturbation  

Shortly after announcing his UK nationwide ‘Highest’ tour which takes place from  November 23 - 25 , across Birmingham, London and Manchester, and on the back of his hugely successful fifth studio album  Highest , which continues to dominate iTunes and Spotify charts all around the world, Ghanaian rap star  Sarkodie  has just been nominated for a 2017  MOBO Award  in the ‘Best African Act’ category.

Verbal Vixen  in conjunction with  Social Media Week London  presents 'The Rise of Afropop: The Genre that Birthed Drake’s 1 Billion Streams'.   For the second year running, former MTV columnist,  Verbal Vixen  will be hosting a music panel as part of the prestigious Social Media Week London conference. It will take place on  Thursday, September 14, 2017  at Relentless No. 5, London (buy tickets  HERE ).  The interactive session will be looking at music’s next big thing – afropop, and is designed to highlight the digital generation of artists, producers and video directors that are reshaping Africa’s image.

With over a million streams and views already under their belt, and support from the likes of  FACT Magazine ,  MTV UK ,  Beats 1 ,  Capital Xtra  and  OVO Radio  among others, British Nigerian duo NewAgeMuzik  – Kamo and Prince – are one of the African Diaspora's best new artists, fusing Afrobeats sensibilities with Hip-Hop and R&B music influences, to create an exciting and distinct new global sound, while making African culture more accessible to the world.

  Africa television business  industry is becoming the fastest growing economy in recent times and without leaving the basic culture and traditions of it environment , most times television channels are a learning tool and guide for new growing generations and if not well nutured,

After an exclusive album listening and video screening session for his hugely anticipated fifth studio album Highest , produced mainly by longtime collaborator  Jayso , in his home country Ghana on August 18, award-winning African rap icon  Sarkodie  took the album, which will be released on  September 8  via  Sarkcess Music  and marketed/distrubted by  Dice Recordings , to the UK for a groundbreaking press tour and first of its kind from an African artist, from August 22 to August 25. After the release of  Highest ,  Sarkodie will also be announcing dates for a forthcoming UK tour!

  Olamide has really inspired majorly every Rap Upcoming Artist in the entertainment industry through his phenomenal  Artistry Energy he pour out on  every of his songs, BIOYUNG isn't young at Rap songs composition and to showcase what he is really capable of delivering, he jump on OLAMIDE new hit song "WHO YOU EPP" which is taking over every media and social gathering airways lately from different artists across Nigeria  Listen and share your BIOYUNG composition of WHO YOU EPP, be the judge of this version . DOWNLOAD HERE

People are random and unpredictable. We spend our lives trying to figure them out, to calculate their moves and guess their feelings. Yet, while there will always be a sense of mystery, there are consistencies in the randomness of human behavior.

WOLE ADEWUSI . The Kiriji War, an epic battle fought by the Yoruba for 16 years, is beli eved to be the World’s Longest Civil War by any ethnic group. The war, according to historians, was the fiercest tribal war among the Yoruba ethnic group of Southwest Nigeria and the Kiriji War, which ended almost 122 years ago led to the signing of a Peace Treaty on September 23, 1886.

While the hashtag  #PrayForParis was prominent on social media  and world  religious leaders were praised  for their condemnation of the attack, the Dalai Lama says the world must not ask God to fix man-made problems. The Tibetan spiritual leader, speaking to German state broadcaster  Deutsche Welle , said in reaction to the Paris attack: People want to lead a peaceful lives.

Gerard Pique has been forced to deny reports that he and girlfriend Shakira are being blackmailed over a home-made sex video.  Diario Vasco  claims that the  Barcelona  defender - who is believed to earn £130,000 a week - and his pop star partner have been threatened by a former employee with the publishing of a video containing 'erotic content' if they do not part with a 'big sum of money'.

Rising musician  Simi  has released a brand new single to close what has been a fantastic year for her and Nigerian music.‘ Open and Close  is for all the party lovers this Season, we’ve got a lot to be thankful for this year’, the  X3M Music  act says.

I thought I was past my sell by date but thanks to People Magazine for the accolade and the compliment! I always feel a little shy when receiving these Awards, though it will make my Mum happy. This one the kids will laugh at, as they see what Daddy looks like in the morning!

Facebook came under fire for a perceived Western bias when it activated Safety Check after the Paris attacks, with critics noting that terrorist attacks in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia hadn't previously warranted its deployment. The safety check enables Facebook users announce that they are still alive after a mishap in any troubled zone.What he wrote after the cut

  The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it will start monitoring the activities of churches and mosques in the state to check the ones spreading hate messages stating that religious intolerance will not be accepted. The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr. Abdulhakeem Abdullateef, made this statement during a meeting with members of the Nigeria inter-Religious Council, at the state secretariat, Ikeja.