Sabinus Reveals Father Initially Opposed His Comedy Career
Nigerian comedian Emmanuel Ejekwu, widely known as Sabinus, has disclosed that his father initially disapproved of his choice to pursue a career in comedy. In a candid interview with VJ…
Goodluck Jonathan Briefs President Tinubu on Guinea-Bissau Election Mission
Former President Goodluck Jonathan met with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock on Saturday, November 29, to provide updates following his recent election monitoring trip to Guinea-Bissau. Jonathan had traveled…
Kiddwaya Claims Father Played Key Role in Discovering Banana Island
Former Big Brother Naija star, Kiddwaya, has stated that his father, businessman Terry Waya, was instrumental in the discovery of Banana Island, one of Lagos’ most exclusive and expensive residential…
NYSC DG Urges Universities to Lead Nigeria’s AI Drive, Highlights $15bn GDP Potential
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has appealed to Nigerian universities to champion the adoption of Artificial Intelligence, warning that the country risks…
Burna Boy’s Sister Nissi Denies Reports Their Mother Was Dropped as Manager
Singer Nissi, the sister of Burna Boy, has addressed circulating rumors that their mother, Bose Ogulu, is no longer managing the Grammy-winning artist’s career. The story went viral after ChaftsAfrica…
Abuja Court Dismisses Former Binance Executive’s Case Against NSA and EFCC
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by former Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan challenging his 2024 detention by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA) and…
Burna Boy’s U.S. Tour Dates Cancelled Following Low Ticket Sales
Two upcoming U.S. shows on Burna Boy’s “No Sign of Weakness” tour have been cancelled after ticket sales failed to meet expectations. The Minneapolis performance scheduled for November 28, 2025,…
Obasanjo Says Nigerians Entitled to International Support if Government Fails to Ensure Security
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigerians are justified in seeking international assistance if the federal government fails to protect them from ongoing insecurity across the country. Obasanjo made the…
Oliseh Backs Chelle Despite Super Eagles’ World Cup Disappointment
Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh has expressed support for head coach Eric Chelle, following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles were eliminated…
ECOWAS Suspends Guinea-Bissau After Military Coup Disrupts Elections
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Guinea-Bissau from all its decision-making bodies following a military takeover that disrupted the country’s recent elections. The decision was announced…
2027: ADC unstoppable – Atiku sends message to Tinubu
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring that the party is poised to make significant political gains ahead of the 2027 general elections. The…
EFCC Summons Former AGF Abubakar Malami for Questioning
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for questioning, raising renewed attention on the anti-graft agency’s ongoing…
Ondo Court Arraigns Herder Over Alleged Open Grazing, Destruction of Farmland
A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Akure has arraigned a herder, Buba Usman, on allegations of unlawful grazing and the destruction of crops worth over N1.1 million in the Ondo State…
CBN Orders Banks to Withdraw Misleading Ads, Tightens Marketing Rules
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks, payment service banks, and other financial institutions to immediately remove advertisements that breach consumer protection regulations. The move follows a review…
Davido Sparks Online Buzz with Cryptic Warnings on X
Nigerian singer Davido has set social media abuzz after posting a series of cryptic messages on X, leaving fans speculating about their meaning. The “Champion” singer began his string of…
Grace Richardson Becomes First Openly Gay Woman to Win Miss England
Grace Richardson has made history as the first openly gay contestant to win the Miss England pageant, securing the 2025 crown in a closely contested final held on November 21.…
Edo Governor Okpebholor Says He Will Quit Office if Tinubu Loses State in 2027
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholor has expressed absolute confidence that President Bola Tinubu will emerge victorious in Edo during the 2027 presidential election, declaring that he is prepared to resign…
Education Experts Urge Federal Government to Restore Scrapped Mother-Tongue Policy
The Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) has urged the Federal Government to reverse its recent decision to discontinue the National Language Policy, warning that abandoning the use of indigenous languages…
Gunmen Attack Chris Ngige’s Convoy in Anambra, Leaving One Dead and Several Injured
A convoy belonging to former Anambra State Governor Chris Ngige came under a violent attack on Wednesday along Nkpor–Nnobi Road in Idemili North Local Government Area. Officials confirmed that Ngige…
Guinea-Bissau Reopens Borders After Sudden Military Takeover
Guinea-Bissau’s military leadership has reopened the country’s borders, less than 24 hours after staging a takeover that halted elections and further unsettled the politically fragile West African nation. Inspector General…
El-Rufai Joins African Democratic Congress in New Political Shift
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), deepening the political repositioning that has defined his recent moves across Nigeria’s…
Former President Jonathan Safely Evacuated From Guinea-Bissau After Military Takeover
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that former President Goodluck Jonathan is safe and has been evacuated from Guinea-Bissau, following a sudden military intervention that halted the nation’s electoral…
House of Reps Calls on FG to Secure Safe Return of Former President Jonathan from Guinea-Bissau
The Nigerian House of Representatives has urged the federal government to take immediate diplomatic action to ensure the safe return of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who remains stranded in Guinea-Bissau…
Edo State Fires EDOGIS Boss Over Unauthorized Presco Land Revocation
The Edo State Government has terminated the appointment of Tony Ikpasaja, Managing Director of the Edo Geographic Information Service (EDOGIS), following his issuance of an unauthorized notice claiming to revoke…
Nigeria Redeploys 11,566 Police Officers from VIP Duties Amid Rising Security Concerns
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has confirmed the withdrawal of 11,566 police officers previously assigned to protect Very Important Persons (VIPs) across Nigeria. The move follows a directive from…
LAGESC Cracks Down on Illegal Oil Bunkering in Lagos, Arrests 27 Suspects Over Counterfeit Currency
The Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), widely known as KAI, has dismantled a clandestine oil bunkering hub in Oshodi, arresting 27 individuals allegedly involved in circulating counterfeit naira notes. The…
Man Who Shot Two National Guard Soldiers Near White House Previously Worked for CIA
Two National Guard soldiers were critically injured in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, November 26, after a gunman opened fire near Farragut Metro Station, close to the White House. The suspect,…
Super Eagles Striker Victor Boniface Shows Off New Lamborghini Urus
Nigerian international Victor Boniface has added a high-end Lamborghini Urus to his collection of luxury vehicles, delighting fans with a glimpse of the SUV’s premium features. The Super Eagles forward,…
Nigerian Man Convicted in U.S. for Romance Scam, Faces Up to 40 Years
A North Carolina federal jury has convicted 34-year-old Nigerian national, Saheed Sunday Owolabi, for his role in an online criminal network that defrauded Americans through romance scams and laundered illicit…
Bandits raid FCT community, kidnap seven youths
A coordinated attack in Gidan-Bijimi, a settlement in Kawu ward of Bwari Area Council, has resulted in the abduction of six girls and a teenage boy, heightening fears over rising…
BREAKING: NNPCL Slashes Fuel Prices Following Dangote Refinery and Depot Reductions
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has lowered its premium motor spirit (PMS) pump price after Dangote Refinery and several depot operators reduced their ex-depot rates. Observations from Abuja…
Nigeria Declares Nationwide Security Emergency as Tinubu Orders Major Police and Army Recruitment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency in response to the rising wave of attacks by bandits, terrorists, and other criminal groups across Nigeria. The President, in…
Boko Haram Found in Nigerian Army and Police Recruitment Lists, Lawmaker Warns
Plateau State lawmaker and former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase, has raised alarm over the infiltration of Boko Haram members and other criminals into Nigeria’s…
President Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency, Orders Expanded Police and Army Recruitment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency in response to the rising wave of attacks by bandits, terrorists, and other armed groups across Nigeria. The announcement comes…
White House Lockdown After Shooting Involving National Guard in D.C.
The White House was placed on lockdown Wednesday following a shooting near Washington, D.C., involving members of the U.S. National Guard, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred close to Farragut Metro…
Rema sparks buzz after reacting to Ayra Starr’s relocation to New York
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema has drawn attention online after issuing a subtle remark believed to be in response to Ayra Starr’s recent relocation. Starr, also a leading figure in the…
Senate Committee Flags N300bn Missing Oil Revenue, Exposes Global Discrepancies
The Senate’s ad-hoc committee investigating crude oil theft has raised alarm over the disappearance of about N300 billion in proceeds from domestic crude sales, a revelation that has stirred intense…
Sophia Momodu Responds to Claims Over Daughter Imade’s Relationship with Davido and Family
Businesswoman Sophia Momodu has addressed public claims suggesting that she restricts her daughter, Imade, from celebrating or spending time with her father, Nigerian music star Davido, and his family. The…
Violence Escalates in Zamfara: Police Officer and Community Elder Killed by Bandits
Zamfara State is reeling from renewed violence as armed bandits killed a police operative and a respected community elder in separate attacks within the past week. In Bukkuyum Local Government…
Don Jazzy Explains Why He Won’t Reconcile With Ex-Wife
Afrobeats mogul and Mavin Records founder, Don Jazzy, has addressed questions about reuniting with his former wife, Michelle Jackson, revealing that reconciliation is no longer possible. The music executive, whose…
Bandits Claim Negotiations with Authorities Led to Release of Kebbi Schoolgirls
A new video circulating on social media has cast doubt on government claims that no ransom or negotiation was involved in the release of abducted students from Government Girls Secondary…
Alleged Abuja–Kaduna negotiator linked to ₦50m ransom payment, DSS tells court
A Department of State Services (DSS) witness on Tuesday alleged that Tukur Mamu, the man widely known for his role in negotiating with terrorists during the Abuja–Kaduna train attack of…
Afolabi Odunsi-Oyewole Appointed Ogun FRSC Public Education Officer
Superintendent Route Command Afolabi Odunsi-Oyewole has been officially named the new Public Education Officer for the Ogun State Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Sector Commander Akinwunmi Fasakin…
Ariyike Dimples Opens Up on Why She Stepped Away from Church for Three Years
Nollywood actress and media personality Ariyike Owolagba, known professionally as Ariyike Dimples, has opened up about the reasons behind her three-year absence from her community church. Speaking on the Open…
VP Shettima Returns to Abuja After Representing Nigeria at G20 and AU–EU Summits
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja following his diplomatic missions at two major international summits, where he represented President Bola Tinubu. Shettima attended the G20 Leaders’ Summit in…
Tinubu Orders Continuous Air Surveillance Over Forests to Combat Kidnappings in Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed nonstop aerial monitoring over forests in Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger States as part of an intensified effort to curb the rise in kidnappings and…
Singer Teni Fires Back at Fan Begging for Money Ahead of Convocation
Nigerian entertainer Teni has once again made headlines for her candid approach to online interactions. The singer was approached on X by a fan requesting financial assistance to purchase a…
Tension Rises in Katsina After Bandit Leader’s Father Is Shot Dead in Security Operation
A security operation in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State has sparked unrest following the killing of Alhaji Ibrahim Nagode, the father of a wanted bandit kingpin. Nagode, 60,…
Kebbi Gov Insists No Ransom Paid as 24 Rescued Students Return Safely
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has confirmed that the 24 students abducted from a girls’ secondary school in Maga last week have been freed and are in stable condition. Speaking…
Miss Universe 2025: Olivia Yacé Resigns Africa & Oceania Title After Top-Five Finish
Olivia Yacé, representing Côte d’Ivoire at Miss Universe 2025, has officially stepped down from her title as Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, days after placing in the top five of…