A Baltimore, Maryland federal court has sentenced 29-year-old Nigerian national Temitope Bashua to 30 months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for orchestrating a multi-state scam targeting…
Professor Rahmon Tella has formally assumed his role as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Oyo State following a swearing-in ceremony led by INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN. Speaking…
Authorities in Ogun State are set to prosecute popular TikTok influencer Ademola Abiodun, also known as DJ Chicken, after a series of traffic incidents raised serious concerns about public safety.…
A coalition of youth and women’s organizations in Osogbo has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to zone its governorship ticket for the 2026 Osun State election to the…
Nigerian singer Portable has once again stirred controversy, publicly declaring that rap superstar Olamide will regret not signing him to his YBNL label. The street-pop artist accused industry figures of…
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has intensified its surveillance of boarding schools across the state, reinforcing efforts to curb kidnappings and enhance student safety.…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented a N4.237 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the Lagos State House of Assembly, describing it as an ambitious plan designed to…
Nigerian rapper Olamide Baddo has opened up about a perception fans often have about him, insisting that he is not shy but simply laid back. In a recent interview on…
Thirty-eight churchgoers abducted last Tuesday in Eruku, Kwara State, have been safely released following a coordinated operation by Nigeria’s security agencies, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and…
The recent drop in petrol prices across Nigeria has brought temporary relief to motorists, sparking optimism among consumers in major cities such as Abuja and Lagos. Retail petrol prices have…
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Nafiu Bala Gombe has raised concerns over former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent enrolment in the party, questioning the legitimacy…
Former councillors in Plateau State have dismissed claims that Governor Caleb Mutfwang intends to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing such reports as unfounded and politically concerning. At…
Global reggae icon and actor Jimmy Cliff, born James Chambers, has passed away, his family announced on Sunday. The musician, celebrated for his influential career in music and film, died…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of another suspected kidnapping mastermind in Southern Taraba, barely 24 hours after the capture of a separate high-profile suspect in the same region.…
A leading figure of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has admonished the Federal Government against closing schools in response to rising insecurity, insisting that authorities must instead…
British media personality Piers Morgan has captured international attention after tweeting in Igbo while reaching out to American rapper Nicki Minaj to discuss her remarks on recent attacks targeting Christians…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formalized his membership with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the coalition-backed party expected to serve as a platform for opposition figures in the 2027…
The Nigerian film industry has been plunged into mourning following the unexpected death of popular Nollywood actor Odira Nwobu while on a work trip in South Africa. Emeka Rollas, president…
India’s entertainment industry is grieving the loss of Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol, one of Bollywood’s most enduring and beloved actors, who died in Mumbai at the age of 89. His…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure that his directive to strip Very Important Persons (VIPs) of police escorts is implemented without…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged President Bola Tinubu to either request local and international support to address Nigeria’s escalating insecurity or resign from office. In a statement issued…
Nigerian rapper and singer Okafor Uchenna Victor, widely known as Mr Real, has voiced concerns over the security situation in Lagos after sharing a vivid dream on social media. According…
Fifty students abducted from St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have reportedly escaped and been reunited with their families, authorities confirmed…
Former senator Shehu Sani has weighed in on President Bola Tinubu’s directive to withdraw police officers from VIP protection, describing the policy as commendable in principle but potentially lacking practical…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the violent attack on popular Fuji musician Obesere and his entourage in Okitipupa town. The incident occurred on…
Popular Nigerian singer Zinoleesky has fueled speculation of a split with his mentor, Naira Marley, after posting a message on social media advocating for transparency and fairness in the music…
Senate Committee Chairman on the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Orji Uzor Kalu (APC, Abia North), has claimed that some bandit groups in Nigeria are mercenaries brought into the country…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that police officers assigned to protect Very Important Persons (VIPs) be withdrawn and redeployed to focus on core policing duties across the country. The…
A musical performance by Fuji superstar Abass Akande, popularly known as Obesere, descended into violence on Friday in Okitipupa, Ondo State, after suspected thugs disrupted the event and assaulted the…
Twelve women have been abducted by suspected Boko Haram militants in Mussa district, Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The victims, all farmers, were reportedly seized on Saturday evening…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has reaffirmed her belief that Nigeria will not break apart, insisting that national unity will prevail despite ongoing challenges. Speaking through the Executive Secretary of the…
U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded the arrest of six Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a recent video advising military personnel to disregard illegal commands, a move that has intensified…
A violent raid on the Zalau community in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State has left residents distraught after armed bandits killed a well-known community volunteer, Alhaji Muhammad Bakoshi,…
Tensions have intensified within the Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following a disagreement between the state chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, and the Minister of Housing and Urban…
The search for FRSC officer Funmilayo Oluwamayokun Lasisi and her daughter Sewa ended in tragedy after their bodies were discovered in the residence of a suspected herbalist in Osun State.…
The search for FRSC officer Funmilayo Oluwamayokun Lasisi and her daughter, Sewa, ended in tragedy after their bodies were reportedly discovered in the residence of a suspected herbalist in Osun…
The United Nations has denounced the abduction of students and teachers in Niger State, describing the incident as another alarming assault on education in Nigeria’s north. In a statement on…
United States President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of the Nigerian government over what he describes as the systematic killing of Christians across the country. Speaking during a conservative…
Laila Charani, one of the wives of politician Ned Nwoko, has addressed online critics after posting a series of affectionate photos with her husband. Captioning the images, the Moroccan socialite…
In a devastating overnight raid, armed bandits kidnapped 227 individuals, including students and teachers, from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State.…
Nollywood actress and media personality Toke Makinwa has sparked a debate among parents after advising against daily bathing of newborns, warning that excessive baths could damage their delicate skin. In…
Businessman and socialite Obi Cubana has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take urgent action to secure the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,…
The Kebbi State Police Command has warned that planned protests over the recent kidnapping of students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, could escalate tensions and compromise ongoing rescue…
The Federal Government has directed the immediate shutdown of 47 Federal Unity Colleges nationwide amid rising security concerns. The decision, communicated through a circular on Friday, cited “heightened security risks…
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for threatening military intervention in Nigeria, calling the remarks “reckless” and poorly informed. The literary icon spoke on Friday…
The United States has signaled growing alarm over violent attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, at the…
Security agencies in Kwara State have intensified operations against armed groups, leading to the arrest of a suspected armourer believed to be repairing weapons for bandits operating across the state.…
Late actor Chadwick Boseman, celebrated for his iconic role as Marvel’s Black Panther, was posthumously awarded the 2,828th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, November 20. Boseman,…
Niger State authorities have mobilized a joint operation of police tactical units, military personnel, and other security agencies to locate and rescue students kidnapped from St. Mary Secondary School in…
Nigerian music icons Tiwa Savage and Yemi Alade have publicly ended a seven-year-long dispute, rekindling their friendship during the “The Price of Being Her” panel organized by Entertainment Week Africa…