DJ Cuppy announces social media break for personal retreat
Popular Nigerian disc jockey and philanthropist, DJ Cuppy, has announced that she is taking a break from social media as part of a personal retreat at the start of the…
I’m ready to apologise — Phyna seeks reconciliation with Davido
Former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, Phyna, has expressed her willingness to reconcile with award-winning singer Davido, nearly two years after the pair were embroiled in a public online…
FCT seals orphanage over alleged child trafficking, welfare violations
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has sealed Divine Hope Orphanage and Less Privileged Home, located in Kagini, Abuja, following allegations of illegal child trafficking and serious violations of child…
Tinubu appoints Olugbemisola Odusote as first female Director-General of Nigerian Law School
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, marking a historic first for the institution. The appointment,…
Nine Soldiers Killed as Military Convoy Hits Landmine in Borno Community
At least nine Nigerian soldiers were killed on Monday, January 5, after their convoy struck a landmine and came under attack near Bindundul village in Borno State, security sources have…
2027 Elections: APC’s One-Party State Ambition Will Collapse — Udenta
Former National Secretary of the defunct Alliance for Democracy (AD), Prof. Udenta Udenta, has dismissed suggestions that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is working towards establishing a one-party state…
Ousted Venezuelan Leader Nicolas Maduro Enters Not-Guilty Plea in U.S. Drug Case
Former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro on Monday pleaded not guilty to multiple federal drug trafficking charges during his first court appearance in the United States. Maduro, who was recently removed…
VeryDarkMan reveals his girlfriend on social media, ending speculation over his alleged relationship with Jojo of Lele.
Popular social media commentator, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has publicly confirmed he is in a relationship after unveiling a woman he described as his girlfriend on social…
Ambrose Alli University Distances Itself from Ekpoma Kidnapping Protest
The management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has denied any involvement in a protest held in the town over the rising cases of kidnapping, insisting that those who organised…
Nigerian Army Arrests Eight Suspected Facilitators of Suicide Bombing Network
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of eight individuals suspected to be involved in facilitating suicide bombings in the North-East, following coordinated intelligence-led operations by troops of Operation HADIN…
‘My English Is Very Poor’ — TikTok Star Peller Announces Return to School
Popular Nigerian TikTok content creator and live streamer, Peller, has disclosed plans to resume formal education, citing concerns about his spoken English. The social media personality made the revelation during…
Armed men targeted Omo Ghetto 2 cast during Lagos shoot — Bimbo Thomas
Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas has revealed that the filming of Omo Ghetto: The Saga (Part Two) was nearly derailed by a violent armed robbery that left cast and crew traumatised…
Makinde reshuffles cabinet, replaces Oyo SSG Prof. Olanike Adeyemo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved a cabinet reshuffle that led to the removal of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, with immediate effect.…
Tinubu orders security agencies to hunt terrorists behind Niger market massacre
President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to track down and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the deadly attack on Kasuwan Daji market in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger…
25 de@d, 13 rescued, 14 missing as canoe capsizes in Yobe
At least 25 people have been confirmed de@d, while 13 others were rescued alive, after a canoe carrying dozens of passengers capsized in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State.…
NDLEA intercepts drugs hidden in coffee sachets, arrests wanted drug baron ‘Mama Kerosine’ in Ibadan
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in coffee sachets and book parcels destined for Zambia and the United Kingdom, as…
Over 30 killed, several abducted as terrorists attack market in Niger State
No fewer than 30 people were killed and several others abducted on Saturday after suspected terrorists launched a deadly attack on Kasuwan-Daji market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area…
Venezuela court names Delcy Rodríguez acting president after Maduro’s capture by US forces
Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) has appointed Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as acting president following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces. The ruling was issued…
FG withdraws criminal charge against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Federal Government has withdrawn the criminal charge filed against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District. A notice of discontinuance, filed in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/195/2025, shows that…
Venezuelans worldwide celebrate as US captures President Maduro
Venezuelans across the world have poured into the streets in celebration following the announcement by the United States government that President Nicolás Maduro has been captured and flown out of…
Family announces burial arrangements for late actress Allwell Ademola
The family of late Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Allwell Ademola, has announced plans for her burial, one week after her sudden death. In a statement circulated online on Friday, the…
Portable Accused of Assaulting Actress Ashabi Simple, Evades Police Arrest
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has reportedly evaded arrest after being accused of assaulting actress and content creator Ashabi Simple, one of his baby mamas. The…
Kwankwaso: I will only defect for presidential or VP ticket ahead of 2027
Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said he would only consider defecting to another political party if he is offered either…
Tension in Abia community as youth is killed days before wedding, properties razed
Tension has gripped Okon-Aku community in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State following the killing of a young man just days before his planned wedding, an incident that sparked…
Trump claims Maduro captured as US launches military operation in Venezuela
United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been captured and removed from the country following an overnight military operation in Venezuela.…
China imposes tax on contraceptives, expands childcare relief to tackle falling birth rates
China has introduced a new tax on contraceptives while exempting childcare services from value-added tax (VAT), as part of broader efforts to address the country’s declining birth rate. According to…
Kebbi orders reopening of primary, secondary schools
The Kebbi State Government has directed all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state to reopen for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session. The directive,…
Ebo Noah remanded, ordered to undergo psychiatric testing following failed prophecy.
Ghanaian self-styled prophet, Evans Eshun, widely known as Ebo Noah, has been remanded in police custody for two weeks following his arraignment before an Adentan Circuit Court in Accra. The…
FC Metz defender Tahirys Dos Santos injured after a deadly Swiss Nightclub Fire outbreak
French professional footballer Tahirys Dos Santos has been seriously injured following a deadly fire that tore through a nightclub at a Swiss ski resort during New Year’s Eve celebrations, leaving…
Court sets tough bail terms for Bauchi commissioner Yakubu Adamu over alleged N4.6bn fraud
The Federal High Court in Abuja has imposed strict bail conditions on the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, who is standing trial over an alleged N4.6 billion fraud…
Israel to ban 37 international NGOs from operating in Gaza
Israel has ordered 37 international humanitarian organisations to wind down their operations in the Gaza Strip, citing non-compliance with newly enforced security and transparency rules, a decision that has triggered…
Convert to Islam or die – ISWAP Claims Attack on Christian Community in Adama
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Christian community in Adamawa State, northeastern Nigeria, amid renewed concerns over militant violence in the…
US Congressman Riley Moore Raises Concern Over Alleged ISIS Threats to Christians in Nigeria
A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has expressed concern over reports alleging threats against Christian communities in Nigeria, describing the situation as religious persecution. Moore made the remarks in a…
Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Economic Mismanagement, Lawlessness in New Year Message
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a sharp critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of incompetence, economic mismanagement, and undermining democratic institutions. In a New Year message…
Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang Resigns from PDP, Set to Join APC
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), signaling a major political shift in the state. In a letter dated December 29, 2025, and…
Yobe Hisbah Prohibits Physical Contact, Private Chats Between Opposite Genders in Public Transport
The Yobe State Hisbah Commission has announced a new directive prohibiting physical interaction and private conversations between men and women in commercial tricycles, motorcycles, and public gatherings across the state.…
Nasarawa North Senator Godiya Akwashiki Dies at 52
Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who represented Nasarawa North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has died at the age of 52 after a prolonged illness. A family source confirmed the death…
Nigeria Begins New Tax Law Implementation as Economist Urges Calm, Explains Impact
Nigeria on Thursday commenced the implementation of its new tax laws and fiscal reforms, a move that has continued to generate public debate and concern across the country. President Bola…
Ghana Police Arrest ‘Ebo Noah’ Over Failed December 25 End-of-World Prophecy
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of Evans Eshun, widely known as Ebo Noah, following public prophecies he made predicting the end of the world on December 25,…
Tinubu’s New Year Address – Says 2026 Will Mark Stronger Economic Growth Phase for Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria is entering a more robust phase of economic growth, expressing optimism that reforms implemented over the past year will deliver broader prosperity…