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Wike Mocks Atiku, Obi: “You Cannot Defeat Tinubu in 2027”

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

The Rivers strongman turns up the heat as political temperature rises ahead of 2027 elections Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has issued a blunt and characteristically bold warning to opposition forces in Nigeria — […]

Jesse Jagz Questions Davido’s Uncle’s Record in Osun State

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

Nigerian rapper Jesse Jagz has called out Afrobeats superstar Davido following his uncle Ademola Adeleke’s election victory in Osun State, and the internet has not been the same since. Nigerian rapper Jesse Jagz is not […]

Angélique Kidjo Gets Hollywood Star, a First for African Musicians

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

The Beninese music legend joins the ranks of global icons in a historic moment for African music and culture African music has always been the heartbeat of the world — from the talking drums of […]

Mob Kills 30-Year-Old Man Over Theft Claims in Minna

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

A young man lost his life in Minna after a mob took the law into their own hands — a grim reminder that jungle justice remains one of Nigeria’s most dangerous social crises. — The […]

Former Kano Council Chairman Held Over Fentanyl Injections

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

> A shocking drug bust in Kano State has led to the arrest of a former local government chairman accused of peddling and administering the deadly opioid, fentanyl, to minors. The Kano State Multi-Agency Committee […]

Body Found at Charlton Athletic’s The Valley Stadium

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

A grim discovery has thrown a popular London football club into the spotlight for the wrong reasons. United Kingdom police have launched a full investigation after a lifeless body was found at The Valley — […]

New Coach for Super Falcons Ahead of 2028 Olympic Campaign

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

Summary: The Super Falcons of Nigeria are getting a fresh technical crew before their 2028 Women’s Olympic qualifying campaign begins in October. Here’s everything you need to know. Nigeria’s beloved Super Falcons are about to […]

Kogi Woman Set Ablaze by Husband Begs for His Pardon

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

A tale of pain, survival, and extraordinary forgiveness from the heart of Kogi State In a story that has left many Nigerians speechless, Mrs. Berida Irawo — a woman who was brutally set on fire […]

Political leaders sign 2027 peace accord

2027: Tinubu, Peter Obi, Sowore, Others Seal Peace Accord Ahead of Election

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

As Nigeria’s political temperature rises ahead of 2027, major presidential hopefuls have put pen to paper on a landmark Peace Accord — signalling a commitment to peaceful, credible elections. The Nigerian political space got a […]

14 Charged in Cocaine Ring Tied to Penn State Fraternities

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

A major drug bust at Penn State University in the United States has led to charges against 14 individuals, exposing a cocaine trafficking network with deep ties to campus fraternity culture. — A major drug […]