Abducted Kwara monarch freed after 25 days in captivity
The Ojibara of Bayagan Ile in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Kamilu Salami, has regained his freedom after spending 25 days in captivity. The traditional ruler was…
NOUN student dies after collapsing during examination in Lagos
A student of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Michael Coker, has died after collapsing during an examination at the institution’s Victoria Island study centre in Lagos. The incident…
Nigerian government files fresh money laundering charges against ex-AGF Malami, son
The Federal Government has filed fresh money laundering charges against former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, over alleged financial…
Gombe Governor Dismisses Four Aides Over Alleged Assault on Councillor
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has ordered the immediate sacking of four aides following their alleged involvement in the assault of a sitting councillor. The decision comes after investigations…
Atiku, NBA urge FG to suspend new tax laws over alleged post-passage alterations
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) have called on the Federal Government to halt the implementation of the newly enacted Tax Reform Acts, amid allegations…
FG fulfils housing, land pledge to Super Eagles after AFCON 2023 performance
The Federal Government has fulfilled its pledge to reward members of the Super Eagles with housing and land allocations following the team’s runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of…
Makinde Says He Rejected Tinubu’s Request to Help Organise APC in Oyo
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed that he turned down a request from President Bola Tinubu to assist in organising the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, insisting…
Former Germany Defender Sebastian Hertner Dies in Ski Lift Accident in Montenegro
Former German international footballer Sebastian Hertner has died following a fatal accident at a ski resort in Montenegro, authorities and his club have confirmed. Hertner, 34, was involved in the…
Amazon blocks 1,800 North Koreans from applying for jobs
Amazon has disclosed that it prevented more than 1,800 individuals linked to North Korea from applying for jobs on its platform, citing growing concerns over covert attempts by Pyongyang to…
16 Nigerians among foreign nationals arrested over illegal liquor party, gambling in India
Indian authorities have arrested 18 suspects, including 16 Nigerian nationals, during a police raid on a farmhouse in Gurugram, Haryana, over alleged illegal gambling and unlicensed liquor activities. The operation…
Messi’s sister hospitalised after car crash, wedding postponed
The wedding of Maria Sol Messi, sister of football legend Lionel Messi, has been postponed after she was rushed to hospital following a serious car accident in the United States.…
Carter Efe’s Twitch account suspended weeks after viral livestream with Davido
Nigerian comedian and content creator Carter Efe has suffered a major setback after his Twitch account was placed under temporary suspension, barely weeks after a record-breaking livestream with Afrobeats star…
Stampede kills 20-year-old woman at Asake concert in Nairobi
A deadly stampede has claimed the life of a 20-year-old woman during a concert by Nigerian singer Asake in Nairobi, Kenya, reigniting concerns over crowd control at large music events.…
‘Call of Duty’ co-creator Vince Zampella dies in car crash at 55
Published on December 23, 2025 By Vanessa Onah Vince Zampella, the acclaimed co-creator of the globally successful Call of Duty video game franchise, has died following a car crash in…
Portable Criticizes Iyabo Ojo Over Comments on Single Mothers
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has publicly slammed actress Iyabo Ojo following her recent praise of single mothers. In a video that has gone viral…
NIN Now Serves as Tax Identification Number, FIRS Clarifies
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has confirmed that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) now doubles as the Tax Identification Number (TIN)…
INEC Schedules Bye-Elections for Two Vacant Seats in Rivers Assembly
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 21, 2026, for bye-elections in the Ahoada East II and Khana II state constituencies of the Rivers State House of Assembly.…
Lagos Residents on Edge After Arrest of Two Suspected ISWAP Operatives
Fear and anxiety have heightened in parts of Lagos following the arrest of two men suspected to be members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) by operatives of…
Police Detain Three Masquerades Over Street Violence in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three individuals performing as masquerades over alleged unauthorised street displays and violent attacks that left several residents seriously injured. The Commissioner of…
US to Suspend Issuance of Several Visa Categories to Nigerians from January 1, 2026
The United States government has announced plans to partially suspend the issuance of visas to Nigerian nationals, effective January 1, 2026. The decision was disclosed in a statement released on…
Osun Police Nab Three Suspects Over Alleged Possession of Human Parts in Ile-Ogbo
The Osun State Police Command has arrested three men in connection with the alleged unlawful possession of human parts in Ile-Ogbo, a community near Iwo in Osun State. The suspects…
ADC Slams Tinubu’s 2026 Budget, Warns of Rising Debt Burden on Future Generations
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s 2026 budget proposal, describing it as a debt-laden framework that could mortgage Nigeria’s future and worsen the country’s fiscal…
Presidency Dismisses Claims of Discrepancies in Newly Signed Tax Laws
The Presidency has rejected allegations of inconsistencies in the newly signed tax reform laws, insisting that documents circulating in the media do not represent the authentic versions passed by the…
FG Vows to Flush Terrorists Out of Forests, Declares Nationwide Security Push
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending insecurity, declaring that terrorists and other criminal elements will no longer find refuge in Nigeria’s forests. The Minister of Information and…
Ghana Deports 42 Nigerians Over Prostitution and Other Offences
The Ghanaian government has deported 42 Nigerians from the Ashanti Region following court convictions for prostitution, fraud, and other related crimes, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, announced on social…
Supermodel Anok Yai Undergoes Successful Robotic Lung Surgery After Revealing Congenital Defect
Supermodel Anok Yai has opened up about a year-long battle with a congenital heart and lung defect, which she says was “overworking her heart and slowly destroying her lungs.” The…
Comedian Wale Gates Marks 17th Wedding Anniversary with Wife
British-Nigerian comedian Wale Gates is celebrating 17 years of marriage with his wife. To mark the milestone, Gates went on a special date with his spouse and shared glimpses of…
Female Drug Kingpin Arrested in Lagos with 23.5kg of Cocaine Hidden in Children’s Room
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a female drug syndicate leader, Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, in her Lagos residence after recovering 23.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed…
Actor James Ransone Dies at 46; Remembered for Roles in ‘The Wire’ and Horror Films
Actor James Ransone, widely recognized for his portrayal of Ziggy Sobotka in the acclaimed TV series The Wire, has died at the age of 46. Authorities confirmed that Ransone died…
Iyabo Ojo Named President of Single Mothers Association
Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo has officially declared herself the President General of the ‘Single Mothers’ Association’, celebrating the resilience and achievements of single mothers in Nigeria. The announcement was made…
Verydarkman Vows to Expose Alleged Evidence Against Pastors Amid Doris Ogala’s Arrest
Controversial social media commentator and influencer, Verydarkman, has threatened to publicly release what he described as incriminating evidence against Pastor Chris Okafor of Grace Nation Bible Ministry and Prophet Jeremiah…
Yuletide: LASTMA Steps Up Intelligence-Based Traffic Control to Ease Lagos Roads
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has intensified traffic control measures across the state with the introduction of an intelligence-led operational strategy aimed at ensuring free flow of traffic…
Kebbi Youths Protest in Birnin Kebbi, Demand Malami’s Release from EFCC Custody
A group of youths in Kebbi State on Saturday staged a peaceful protest in Birnin Kebbi, calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release former Attorney-General of…
Lagos driver arrested after LAWMA female worker dies in road accident
A female operative of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has been killed in a road accident along Meiran Road, inward Iyana Ekoro axis of Lagos, while carrying out routine…
APC schedules national convention for March 2026
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed its national convention for March 2026, as the ruling party unveiled a detailed timetable for its ward, local government, state, and zonal congresses…
Police arrest five robbers posing as vigilante operatives in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested five suspected armed robbers who allegedly posed as vigilante operatives to rob passengers aboard a shuttle bus along Ring Road, Nibo, in Awka…
Davido Stakes $25,000 on Super Eagles Ahead of AFCON 2025 Opener
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has stirred conversations online after placing a $25,000 bet on Nigeria’s opening match against Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations…
ICPC Summons Dangote Over Petition Against Former NMDPRA Chief
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has summoned Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, to appear before a panel of investigators in Abuja on Monday over a…
Elon Musk Wins Appeal Over $56bn Tesla Pay Package
A Delaware appeals court has overturned an earlier ruling that blocked Elon Musk from receiving a $56 billion compensation package from Tesla, clearing the way for the world’s richest man…
Troops intercept vehicles carrying suspected ISWAP logistics in Yobe
Troops of Sector 2 of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have intercepted two pickup vans suspected to be conveying logistics supplies…
Norway’s Crown Princess to undergo lung transplant, Palace confirms
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit is expected to undergo a lung transplant following a recent decline in her health, the Royal Palace has announced. In a statement released on Thursday, the…
Peller apologises to Nigerians after arrest over reckless driving incident
Popular TikTok personality Peller has issued a public apology following his arrest and detention by the Lagos State Police Command over an incident involving dangerous driving. In a video that…
Tinubu to embark on three-state visit to Borno, Bauchi, Lagos
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to embark on a three-state visit this weekend, covering Borno, Bauchi, and Lagos States, according to a statement issued on Friday. The disclosure was…
Former Osun REC, Prof. Abdulganiy Raji, passes away
A former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun State, Professor Abdulganiy Raji, has died. Raji, a professor at the University of Ibadan, hailed from Ogbomoso, Oyo State, and was widely…
Davido to headline AFCON 2025 kick-off concert in Rabat
Afrobeats superstar Davido is set to headline the official kick-off concert for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Rabat. The star-studded event, scheduled for Saturday at the Olm…
FG Reopens 47 Unity Schools After Weeks of Closure Over Insecurity
The Federal Government has announced the reopening of all 47 Federal Unity Colleges that were shut in November due to rising insecurity across parts of the country. The decision was…
DSP Dies in Custody After Arrest Over Alleged Arms Supply to Bandits in Niger State
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) attached to Mobile Police Force (Mopol) 12 in Niger State has died while in custody following his arrest over allegations of involvement in the…
Court Remands Imo Woman Over Alleged Abuse of Five-Year-Old Domestic Help
An Owerri Chief Magistrate Court in Imo State has ordered the remand of a 38-year-old businesswoman, Mrs Juliet Igwe, over allegations of severe abuse and attempted murder involving her five-year-old…
Police Arrest Suspect Over Cyberattack on Microsoft Database
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a suspect in connection with a sophisticated cyberattack targeting the database of global technology firm Microsoft, following a months-long international investigation. The suspect, identified…
Brazilian Influencer Dies After Alleged Balcony Fall; Husband Arrested for Femicide
A 25-year-old Brazilian social media influencer, Maria Katiane Gomes da Silva, has died following an incident at her apartment in São Paulo, with police alleging she was pushed from a…