A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu has approved three foreign laboratories to conduct DNA testing aimed at determining the paternity of Liam, the son of late Nigerian singer,…
Popular Nigerian social media influencer and activist, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has alleged that his life is under threat, accusing Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu,…
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has declared that he would resign from office if President Bola Tinubu fails to secure victory in the 2027 general elections. The governor made…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced new dates for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, shifting the presidential and National Assembly polls to January 16, 2027. In a statement released…
Popular Nigerian singer, Busola Oke, widely known as Eleyele, has opened up about her ongoing financial and emotional struggles following a viral video that stirred concern among fans and the…
Rahman Jago, a socialite and close associate of Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy, has claimed that the artiste has converted to Islam. Speculation about Burna Boy’s religious affiliation began…
Several residents are feared dead following an attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits on Dadin-Kowa community in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday night,…
A United States District Court has sentenced Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, a former general manager at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (now NNPC Limited), to 87 months in prison over his…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested 12 suspected illegal immigrants in Ilorin following a security operation based on intelligence provided by residents. The…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts, effective from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027. The development…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun after the police chief submitted a letter citing pressing family considerations. The development was confirmed in…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has reacted after escaping what supporters described as an assassination attempt during an attack by gunmen in Edo State. The incident reportedly occurred…
Popular Nigerian comic actor and content creator Bamidele Tope Saint, widely known as Okemesi, has died. The actor reportedly passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at about 11:50 a.m.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed optimism that the Nigerian naira will strengthen to about N1,000 against the United States dollar in the coming weeks, citing ongoing monetary policy interventions…
Nollywood comic actor and content creator Okemesi has reportedly fallen into a coma following complications linked to medication administered during a recent hospital treatment. The development was disclosed on Monday…
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has approved the appointment of Pastor Peter Akpe as the new Deputy Governor of the state. The confirmation was granted during plenary on Tuesday…
The Bayelsa State Police Command has declared social media influencer Bodmas Kemepadei wanted in connection with the alleged murder of 24-year-old Patrick Peresuodei in the Amassoma/Yenagoa area of the state.…
The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares across all Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) schemes, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors and standard bus routes.…
Nigerian businessman and socialite Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, has expressed disappointment after comedian and streamer Carter Efe damaged a car reportedly gifted to him less than 24 hours…
Rapper Nicki Minaj has publicly criticised California Governor Gavin Newsom, accusing him of adopting a condescending tone toward Black audiences during a recent speaking engagement in Georgia. The criticism followed…
No fewer than 30 people are feared dead following a fresh attack by armed assailants on Dutsin Dan Ajiya village in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Residents said…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a temporary 10% global tariff to replace sweeping emergency trade duties recently invalidated by the Supreme Court of the United States. The new measure,…
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in separate operations linked to alleged possession of human parts and armed robbery. The command’s spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in…
There was panic in the early hours of Saturday after a generator caught fire at the new residence of popular TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller. The…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to commence voting at the scheduled 8:30 a.m. start time for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections on Saturday, as sensitive…
Nollywood actor and social media personality Stanley Ontop has been arrested following a petition reportedly filed by fellow actor Frederick Leonard. The arrest was disclosed in a post shared on…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over three fuel tankers containing more than 159,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to the Nigerian Midstream and…
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a fresh 10-day ultimatum to Iran, warning that the United States could launch military strikes if a new nuclear agreement is not reached within…
An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced a 29-year-old resident pastor of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, Prince Emmanuel Umoh, to death by…
The re-arraignment of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz, was on Friday stalled following the public holiday declared in the Federal Capital Territory…
Nigerian content creator Kolu has reportedly been arrested in the United Kingdom following an incident involving immigration officials. The development was disclosed by Nigerian musician Candy Bleakz in a video…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday searched the residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The development was disclosed by his media aide,…
Popular TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has claimed that fellow influencer Carterefe advised him to start smoking to boost his energy during livestream sessions. Peller made…
Nigerian TikTok content creator Mirabel has retracted an earlier allegation in which she claimed she was sexually assaulted at her residence in Ogun State. The influencer, known on the platform…
Gabon’s media regulator has ordered the suspension of social media platforms across the country until further notice, citing concerns that online content is fueling conflict and social division. In a…
The Kano State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all entertainment centres, including gala houses and Disc Jockey (DJ) operations, ahead of the Ramadan fasting period. Announced by the…
Commercial minibus drivers, popularly known as Korokpe operators, staged protests in parts of Lagos on Wednesday following restrictions imposed on their operations by the Lagos State Government. The drivers said…
Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify on Wednesday in a closely watched social media addiction trial in California, marking the first time he will address a…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Neo Akpofure, has threatened legal action against a woman who accused him of sexual assault on social media. The allegation surfaced on Tuesday, February 17,…
At least 37 miners have died and 25 others hospitalized following a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a mining site in Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The…
Veteran American actor Tom Noonan, best known for his roles in RoboCop 2 and Last Action Hero, has d!ed at the age of 74. His death was confirmed on Wednesday…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, has arrested two men over alleged meter tampering and illegal electricity vending in the state. The suspects, identified as…
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Tunde Lemo, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State. Lemo made his ambition known…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a new Executive Order aimed at safeguarding and enhancing oil and gas revenues accruing to the Federation Account. The directive, according to a statement…
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has approved a reduction in official working hours for civil servants in the state for the 2026 Ramadan fasting period. The directive was conveyed…
Afrobeats singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has stirred widespread reactions on social media after calling for severe punishment for rapists. The singer made the comments in a post…
The lawmaker representing Obingwa-West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jr., has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of a bank employee, Janet Theophilus Danjuma, for defrauding an investor of N22.35 million through a bogus investment scheme.…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of Ramadan in Nigeria. The announcement was made on Tuesday night in…