Mohbad’s widow, Wunmi, debunks rumours of welcoming another child
Wunmi Aloba, the widow of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has refuted reports circulating on social media that she has given birth to a second child. The…
Plateau State rescues dozens of minors after raids on brothels and hotels in Jos–Bukuru.
The Plateau State Government has rescued dozens of minors from alleged sexual exploitation, drug abuse and trafficking following coordinated raids on brothels, hotels and motels across the Jos–Bukuru axis. The…
APC rolls out nationwide electronic membership registration
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced a nationwide electronic membership registration exercise, marking a new phase in the party’s efforts to modernise its internal processes and strengthen its grassroots…
Gunmen attack wedding ceremony in Lafia, three feared dead
A traditional marriage ceremony in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, turned tragic on Tuesday night after armed men stormed the venue, killing at least three persons and injuring several others.…
Political shake-up in Enugu as APC chieftain Ada Ogbu resigns
Prominent Enugu politician and former senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Princess Adaku Ogbu Aguocha, widely known as Ada Ogbu, has formally resigned from the party after 14…
Lagos government arrests 45 beggars in Alimosho, Agege and Oshodi sweep
The Lagos State Government has arrested no fewer than 45 individuals involved in street begging during a coordinated enforcement exercise across several parts of the metropolis. The arrests were carried…
Tinubu Stands Firm on Tax Reforms, Says Implementation Will Continue
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to implementing Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws, insisting that the reform agenda will proceed despite ongoing public debate and criticism. In…
Rivers Lawmakers Reject Cash Transfer, Refund N100,000 Sent by Governor Fubara
Lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly have returned N100,000 each that was credited to their personal bank accounts following directives from Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The development was confirmed…
Allwell Ademola’s Brother calls out Iyabo Ojo, Lateef Adedimeji, Colleagues for Lack of Support During Her Life
The late Nollywood actress Allwell Ademola’s brother has publicly criticized fellow actors, including Iyabo Ojo and Lateef Adedimeji, for failing to support her while she was alive. Speaking in a…
Femi Otedola Exits Geregu Power in N1 Trillion Deal
Billionaire Femi Otedola has divested his controlling stake in Geregu Power Plc in a transaction valued at N1.088 trillion, according to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The acquisition was financed by…
2027 Polls: Nigerians Will Reject Technical Excuses, Bode George Warns INEC
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against attributing future electoral failures to technical issues,…
US set to deport Nigerian national over armed robbery, drug convictions.
United States immigration authorities have initiated deportation proceedings against a Nigerian national, Ibrahim Ijaoba, following multiple criminal convictions linked to violent and drug-related offences. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Court Opens Trial as Malami, son plead not guilty to money laundering charges
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday commenced proceedings in a high-profile corruption case involving a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami,…
Influencer LazyWrita dies after troubling final Instagram message
Popular social media influencer Anderson Damisa, widely known as LazyWrita, has died, prompting an outpouring of shock and grief across online platforms. News of his death emerged after a scheduled…
INEC removes PDP from provisional list for 2026 Ekiti governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has excluded the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the provisional list of candidates for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, raising fresh questions about…
2025: Fourth national grid collapse plunges Nigeria into darkness, cripples businesses
Nigeria was thrown into widespread blackout on Monday, December 29, 2025, following the fourth collapse of the national power grid this year, intensifying concerns over the country’s fragile electricity infrastructure.…
Anthony Joshua involved in road crash on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway; two confirmed dead
World-renowned heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road traffic accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State on Monday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The accident…
AFCON 2025: Mbappe ‘deeply fond of Morocco’, says Hakimi
Morocco international Achraf Hakimi has spoken about the strong affection French superstar Kylian Mbappe has developed for Morocco, describing the Real Madrid forward as a genuine admirer of the North…
‘No Wike, No Rivers State’: Supporters Rally in Solidarity with FCT Minister
Supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have staged a street rally in Rivers State, chanting slogans in support of the former governor. A video…
Ronaldo Targets 1,000th Career Goal, Hints at Possible Return to European Football
Cristiano Ronaldo has reiterated his determination to reach the landmark of 1,000 career goals, while also suggesting that a return to European football remains a possibility as he continues the…
NDLEA Arrests Ex-Convict, Three Cargo Agents Over UK-Bound Cocaine Hidden in Starch Sachets
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a former convict and three cargo agents following the interception of a consignment of cocaine concealed in liquid starch sachets and…
Nigeria’s foreign reserves rise 7.28% to $45.24bn — CBN
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have increased by 7.28 per cent to $45.24 billion, reflecting improved external liquidity and ongoing monetary interventions by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to…
New tax regime may push domestic airfares to N1.7m, Air Peace CEO warns
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has warned that Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector could face a severe crisis if newly introduced tax laws are implemented…
Filmmaker Jade Osiberu announces birth of first child
Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Jade Osiberu has announced the birth of her first child, revealing that she welcomed a baby boy in August. Osiberu shared the news on her Instagram page…
Suspected thugs assault, strip former governor Obaseki’s cousin in Benin City
Suspected thugs on Sunday assaulted and stripped Don Pedro Obaseki, a veteran filmmaker and cousin of former Edo State governor Godwin Obaseki, in Benin City over alleged verbal attacks on…
2027: I won’t be anyone’s running mate, Peter Obi declares
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has confirmed his intention to contest the 2027 general election, ruling out any possibility of serving as a vice-presidential candidate. Obi made the…
Nollywood actress and producer Allwell Ademola dies at 43
Nollywood actress and film producer Allwell Ademola has been reported dead at the age of 43, sending shockwaves across Nigeria’s film industry. Ademola was said to have passed away on…
Ghana arrests 141 Nigerians in major cybercrime crackdown, dozens of devices seized
Ghanaian authorities have arrested at least 141 Nigerian nationals over their alleged involvement in cyber-enabled financial crimes, including mobile money fraud and business email compromise schemes. The arrests were confirmed…
‘Wizkid is my boy, I hosted him years ago’ – Wale on his friendship with Afrobeats star
Nigerian-American rapper Wale has opened up about his long-standing friendship with Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, revealing the pivotal role he played in introducing the singer to international audiences. During a…
Rep Moore Confirms 12 Tomahawk Missiles Used in US Strikes on Terror Targets in Sokoto
United States Congressman Riley M. Moore has confirmed that at least 12 Tomahawk missiles were launched against suspected terrorist targets in Sokoto State, Nigeria, during a US military operation carried…
I Was Paid to Troll Davido, Chioma — Uche Maduagwu Apologises Publicly
Controversial Nigerian entertainer, Uche Maduagwu, has issued a public apology to award-winning singer Davido and his wife, Chioma Adeleke, admitting that his online attacks against the couple were financially motivated.…
Nigerians Must Learn to Coexist With Fulani Herdsmen — Sheikh Gumi
Controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has urged Nigerians to embrace peaceful coexistence with Fulani herdsmen, insisting that they remain an integral part of the country. Gumi made the remarks…
Fire tragedy in Lagos: Two bodies recovered from collapsed insurance building
Two adult men, yet to be identified, have been recovered dead from the debris of the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island, days after a massive fire gutted the…
Explosions Rock Kwara Community After US Airstrikes in Sokoto
Panic swept through Offa, a major town in Kwara State, on Thursday night after multiple explosions were reported in different parts of the community. The blasts caused widespread panic among…
Seun Kuti Says He Has Never Prayed, Calls Prayer “Childish”
Afrobeat musician and activist Seun Kuti has sparked fresh debate after openly stating that he does not believe in prayer, describing it as ineffective and childish. Speaking in a video…
Nigeria confirms US air strikes on terrorist hideouts in North West
The Federal Government has confirmed that the United States carried out military air strikes targeting terrorist hideouts in Nigeria’s North West on Thursday. The confirmation was issued through the Ministry…
Nigerian woman sentenced to 15 months for assaulting 9-year-old daughter in Ghana
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has secured the conviction of a Nigerian woman for inflicting harm on her nine-year-old daughter at Duase, near Kenyasi, in Ghana’s Ashanti Region. The woman,…
Maiduguri mosque blast carried out by Boko Haram — Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that Boko Haram insurgents were responsible for the bomb explosion at a mosque located within Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The attack,…
Trump orders US military strikes on terrorists in northern Nigeria on Christmas Day
United States President Donald Trump has announced that he ordered multiple US military strikes against Islamic State militants operating in northern Nigeria on Christmas Day, accusing the group of targeting…
Ghanaians scramble for ‘Noah’s Ark’ after prophet predicts Christmas Day flood
Drama has unfolded in parts of Ghana as residents reportedly rushed to secure spaces inside one of eight arks constructed by Prophet Eboh Noah, who claims to have received a…
TikToker Tea Tyme arrested over alleged fatal hit-and-run during livestream
TikTok content creator popularly known as Tea Tyme has been arrested on Christmas Eve, nearly two months after she was accused of fatally hitting a pedestrian while livestreaming behind the…
Alleged Tax Law Alterations: Oyedele Urges Nigerians to Remain Calm and Await Findings
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has appealed for calm amid claims that Nigeria’s tax laws were altered after passage, urging the public…
Christmas: Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris urges Nigerians to pray for peace and unity.
Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has sent Christmas greetings to Christians and Nigerians across the country, urging citizens to pray for peace, unity and national cohesion. The governor described…
Katsina Bishop Urges FG to Protect the Poor from Harsh Taxes
Gerald Mamman Musa, bishop of the Katsina Catholic Diocese, has appealed to the federal government to offer targeted assistance to farmers and rural workers while strengthening micro, small, and medium…
Two Arrested in South Africa Over Alleged Dating App Assault and Robbery Scheme
Two men have been taken into custody following allegations that they used a dating app to lure men in Pietermaritzburg to an abandoned building in Scottsville, where the victims were…
Maiduguri Mosque Hit by Suspected Suicide Bomb, Multiple Casualties Feared
Several people are feared dead following an explosion caused by a suspected suicide bomber at a mosque in Gamboru Main Market, Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Tuesday, December 24.…
Okpebholo Slams Edo PDP Chairman With N25bn Defamation Claim, Demands Public Apology
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has demanded N25 billion in damages from the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, over alleged defamation and libel. The…
FG, ASUU conclude renegotiation of 2009 agreement
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have finally concluded the long-running renegotiation of the 2009 FGN–ASUU Agreement, marking a major breakthrough after years of disputes…
NLC urges Nigerians to reject disputed tax law
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on Nigerians to totally reject what it described as a distorted and falsified tax law, warning that flawed fiscal policies could deepen hardship…
Troops foil kidnapping attempt on Otukpo–Enugu highway, rescue 24 passengers
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE, have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Otukpo–Enugu Expressway in Benue State, rescuing 24 passengers from armed assailants. The incident occurred…