Author: Ogunsola Gbenga
Ogunsola Gbenga, also known by his online alias "WideBaBa," is the Founder and CEO of NaijaWide.com, a Nigerian entertainment and lifestyle website focusing on news, music, fashion, and culture.
He studied Mass Communication at The Polytechnic Ibadan and is known for his work in digital media, creating a platform for Nigerian content
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Nigeria Plunged into Darkness Again — National Grid Collapses for the Second Time in Months
Nigeria’s already fragile power system suffered another major disruption last Friday as the national electricity grid collapsed, marking the second widespread failure in early…
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Court Steps In: Abuja Workers Ordered Back as NIC Halts FCT Strike in Wike-Led Legal Battle
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has intervened in the ongoing labour dispute in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), ordering workers to suspend their…
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She Hugged a Tree for 72 Hours Straight — What Happened Next Shocked Kenya and the World
A 22-year-old Kenyan environmental activist has captured global attention after achieving a rare blend of physical endurance, symbolism, and advocacy. Truphena Muthoni has officially…
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Coup Allegations Rock Military: DHQ Names 16 Officers to Face Court Martial Over Plot Against Tinubu
Nigeria’s military hierarchy has taken a decisive disciplinary step after the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) released the full list of 16 officers indicted for allegedly…
Economy & Business News
Bank Account Debit Powers Stir Anxiety as Nigeria’s Tax Reform Faces Fresh Scrutiny
Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform agenda has triggered renewed controversy following a notice by the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) asserting statutory powers to recover…
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Rights Group Rebukes New York Times Over Data Verification Claim on Nigeria Violence Report
A leading Nigerian civil rights advocate has criticised the New York Times over what he described as a misrepresentation of comments attributed to his…
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Soludo Orders One-Week Closure of Onitsha Main Market Over Sit-at-Home Defiance
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week following traders’ continued refusal to operate on…
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Makinde Reflects on Bola Ige’s Free Education Legacy as Oyo Marks 50 Years of Statehood
Governor Seyi Makinde has linked his personal educational journey and current policy direction to the legacy of late Chief Bola Ige, stating that he…
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Sunday Igboho Returns to Ibadan After Years Abroad, Signals New Phase in Yoruba Self-Determination Debate
Chief Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has returned to Nigeria after spending several years outside the country, marking a significant development in…
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Bandit Attack in Katsina Communities Leaves Two Dead, Six Abducted
Fresh concerns over insecurity have emerged in Katsina State following a late-night bandit attack that left two people dead and six others abducted in…
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Makinde Contrasts Tinubu and Buhari Leadership Styles, Raises Concerns Over Tax Reform Process
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has publicly contrasted the leadership approach of President Bola Tinubu with that of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, arguing…
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SERAP Drags Power Minister, NBET to Court Over Alleged ₦128bn Diversion as Grid Failures Persist
Nigeria’s troubled power sector has come under renewed legal and public scrutiny following a lawsuit filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP)…
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Beatrice Ekweremadu Returns to Nigeria After UK Jail Term in High-Profile Organ Trafficking Case
Beatrice Ekweremadu, the wife of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria nearly two years after her conviction and imprisonment in…
Sports
Manchester United Name Attack-Minded Line-Up for Crucial Arsenal Clash at Emirates
Manchester United have confirmed their starting XI for Sunday evening’s high-profile Premier League encounter against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, signalling an intent to…
Crime Reports
Delta Police Arrest Woman Over Fatal Domestic Dispute That Left One Dead, Two Critically Injured
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old woman following a violent domestic incident in Ughelli that resulted in the death of her…
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US Lawmaker Signals Deeper Security Partnership With Nigeria, Emphasises Religious Freedom
A United States lawmaker has reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to working with Nigeria to tackle insecurity and protect the right of citizens to practise their…
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Fire Outbreak at Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate Triggers Emergency Response in Lagos
A fire outbreak at the Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate in the Mile 2 area of Lagos on Friday prompted an immediate emergency response from…
Entertainment
From Livestreams to Lecture Halls: TikTok Star Peller Confirms University Admission
Popular Nigerian TikToker and livestream personality Peller has announced that he has been offered admission to study at a university, a development that has…