Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has launched a major naval exercise in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, as the United States continues to strengthen its military posture…
Religious leaders and a legal practitioner have expressed differing views over the scheduling of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections on February 20, a date that falls within the…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the full rollout of its Digital Certificate Services System, known as WAEC DigiCert, across its five member countries. The development was disclosed…
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has reacted to allegations that he was blacklisted by top figures in the music industry. The claims were made by…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified enforcement operations across Lagos State, arresting and dislodging illegal cart pushers accused of indiscriminate waste disposal. The exercise, carried out by LAWMA’s…
Nigerian rapper Vector Tha Viper has explained why he does not attend church services, stating that he does not believe in church as a physical structure but as a personal…
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has said she is willing to work with any political party committed to Nigeria’s development, following backlash over her promotional video for the Federal Airports Authority…
Police in Mangaluru, India, have arrested a 36-year-old Nigerian national for allegedly resuming drug trafficking activities after being released on bail in a previous narcotics case. The suspect, identified as…
Millionaire businessman and former Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al-Hawasi was injured after masked intruders forced their way into his Mayfair mansion in what police believe was an attempted robbery. The…
Three persons have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a mining pit in Enyim Agalegu Community, Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The incident occurred on Saturday, February…
Actor and singer Maya Hawke has married musician Christian Lee Hutson in a surprise Valentine’s Day wedding held in New York City. The 27-year-old Stranger Things star and the 35-year-old…
The Ogun State Government has approved an Additional Pension Benefit (APB) for workers and retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), in a move aimed at strengthening retirement security and…
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the death of a trader following a violent altercation at the Fruit Market in Oil Mill, Rumuokwurusi, Port Harcourt. The incident occurred at…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconsider the scheduled dates for the 2027 general elections, citing a potential clash with the Islamic…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and comedian, DeeOne, has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying he cannot secure victory in the 2027 presidential election through “sympathy votes.”…
Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has withdrawn from the ongoing custody case involving his daughter, Imade, following what he described as distressing developments during court proceedings. In…
The Rescue Nigeria Alliance (RNA) has called on the Senate to restore mandatory real-time electronic transmission of polling unit results in the amended Electoral Act, warning that failure to do…
Amara, the second daughter of Grace Nation Bible Ministry founder, Pastor Chris Okafor, is set to press charges against her father over an alleged assault, according to actress Doris Ogala.…
The Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission, in collaboration with security agencies, has rescued five children who were allegedly being trafficked to Calabar, Cross River State, and arrested three…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a budget of ₦873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, presented the proposal on…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. The decision was announced on Thursday, bringing to an end the tenure of all commissioners and…
Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, have dedicated their newborn son during a church ceremony held over the weekend. The intimate yet…
Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has publicly criticised Queen Dammy for allegedly denying their relationship during a recent TikTok live session, reigniting tensions between the pair months after their widely publicised…
Two police inspectors and four civilians have been killed in a violent bandit attack on Tse-Kaseve village in Anyagba Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. According to sources…
Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Dr. Datti Baba-Ahmed, has expressed reservations about the strength and cohesion of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, stating that…
A Lagos-based content creator and thrift vendor, popularly known as Fems Thrift, has alleged that she and a friend were sexually assaulted after responding to what turned out to be…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as decisive measures that rescued Nigeria from economic collapse and repositioned the country for…
Nigerian actor Victor Udochukwu Nwaogu, popularly known as Nkubi, has revealed that discrimination over his stature played a major role in his decision to pursue a career in acting. Speaking…
Christian leaders in Taraba State have raised fresh alarm over escalating violence in parts of the state, calling for urgent government intervention to halt what they describe as a worsening…
Ambassador-designate Reno Omokri has revealed that he apologised to President Bola Tinubu for comments he made against him during the 2023 presidential campaign. Omokri, a former presidential aide, was among…
Big Brother Naija stars Teddy A and Bambam have stirred fresh speculation about their marriage after both reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram. A check on their respective Instagram accounts…
An Iranian doctor has alleged that security forces executed injured protesters inside hospital wards during the recent unrest in the country, claiming some victims were shot while receiving medical treatment.…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as the first African female artist to secure seven entries on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The…
Tragedy struck along the Okota–Mile 2 corridor in Lagos on Tuesday, February 10, after a commercial minibus went up in flames, leaving the driver and a female passenger dead and…
Public criticism has continued to mount against the Nigerian Senate following its amendment of the Electoral Act, with many Nigerians demanding that electronic transmission of election results be made mandatory…
The Nigerian stock market sustained its bullish momentum on Tuesday, with investors recording a combined gain of N1.838 trillion at the close of trading. Data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited…
The Defence Headquarters has announced plans to deploy a new Joint Special Task Force to Kwara State and parts of neighbouring Niger State as part of renewed efforts to curb…
Residents of Umuchimanyiri village, Obazu Mbieri in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State were thrown into shock on Tuesday after two siblings were accused of killing their elder brother…
Popular Nigerian TikToker, Peller, has revealed that Nollywood actress Funke Akindele played a key role in helping him during his time in prison following his arrest in Lagos. Peller was…
The French government has unveiled plans to encourage young adults, particularly those under the age of 30, to start families earlier as the country grapples with a worsening fertility decline.…
A Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3) student of Government Science and Technical College (GSTC), Potiskum, Yobe State, has died following an alleged assault by fellow students over an accusation of…
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three men, including the leader of a local vigilante group, over the alleged torture and k!ll!ng of a man in Ahoada West Local…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed reports claiming that amoxicillin has been secretly banned in Nigeria, describing the information as false and misleading.…
Petroleum products marketers have indicated that pump prices of petrol may decline nationwide in the coming days following a shift in price parity, with imported petrol now cheaper than products…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, February 8, received a high-level United States military delegation at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja. The delegation was led by the Commander of the…
Popular Nollywood actress, Faithia Williams Balogun, has announced the death of her mother, a loss that occurred on the eve of her 55th birthday celebration. The actress disclosed the development…
Nigerian youths on Monday converged in Abuja to stage the “Occupy National Assembly” protest, expressing outrage over the Senate’s rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results. The protest, which…
A forest guard has been killed following a violent attack by suspected bandits on Koro community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident occurred on Sunday, February…
The Nigerian Senate has fixed an emergency plenary session for Tuesday, February 10, to deliberate on the contentious issue of electronic transmission of election results. The session, scheduled for 12…
A 35-year-old man has allegedly set his parents’ house on fire following a disagreement with his father over money. The incident was disclosed on Sunday, February 8, 2026, by a…