Nigerian Rapper, IllBliss, Remembers Trailblazer Dagrin on 14th Anniversary of Death
Nigerian rapper Illbliss paid tribute to his late colleague Oladapo Olaonipekun, better known by his stage name Dagrin, on the 14th anniversary of his death. Dagrin tragically passed away in…
“Viral video taken in Ethiopia” – FCT police debunk claim of armed thugs waylaying Abuja drivers in traffic
The FCT Police Command has debunked claims that thugs wielding handguns waylay and dispossess motorists in the federal capital as depicted in a viral video which recently circulated on social…
LAAF Holds Men’s Mental Health Workshop at Rotary Club of Ikeja
Life After Abuse Foundation (LAAF), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting men’s mental health has held a Men’s Mental Health Workshop at the Rotary Club of Ikeja. In a statement…
Soulja Boy Makes Playful Bid for TikTok After US Ban Threat
American rapper Soulja Boy has become the first celebrity to express interest in acquiring TikTok, following a US law that threatens to ban the Chinese-owned app. President Biden recently signed…
2Baba’s Daughter Defends Parents’ Portrayal in “Young, Famous and African”
Isabella Idibia, the teenage daughter of Nigerian music icon 2Baba and actress Annie Idibia, is speaking out against the portrayal of her parents in the Netflix reality show "Young, Famous…
Lagos govt seals off Carrillion Construction’s office over discharge of sewage into public drainage
The Lagos State Government has sealed off the office building of construction firm, Carrillion Construction, for allegedly carrying out illegal discharge of sewage into public drainage through a pumping machine.…
Tinubu approves takeoff of Consumer Credit Scheme
President Bola Tinubu has approved the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale disclosed this in…
EFCC hands over 14 properties forfeited by ex-Enugu governor, Chimaroke Nnamani, to state
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, April 24, handed over 14 properties initially forfeited to the Federal Government and now ceded to the government and people of…
Yul Edochie Announces Desire for Large Family, Sparks Conversation
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has sparked conversation online with a recent Instagram post. Following the first birthday celebration of his second son with actress Judy Austin, Edochie revealed his aspirations…
Rotimi Sparks Debate on Pioneering Afrobeats in the US
Nigerian-American singer and actor Rotimi has ignited a debate on social media after claiming to have pioneered Afrobeats in the United States. In a recent appearance on the "85 South…
Celine Dion Offers Health Update in Vogue France Interview
Canadian singer Celine Dion provided a health update in a recent interview with Vogue France. Dion, who has been battling Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder, shared she's taking…
Nollywood Mourns Veteran Actor Zulu Adigwe
Veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe, has passed away, according to a social media announcement by movie producer Stanley Nwoko. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. "I regret…
Peter Obi Donates N10m To Muslim Women Hospital In Kaduna
The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has donated N10 million to the Federation of Muslim Women Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) Hospital in Kaduna. He disclosed this…
Yahaya Bello asked if EFCC interrogators could come to his village – Olukoyede
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that he made personal efforts to invite a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya…
Tinubu will break 60-year jinx in power sector – Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu said the Bola Tinubu administration is committed to breaking the 60-year jinx bedeviling the power sector. The minister stated this when he received…
Yoruba Actor Baba Ijesha Appeals Five-Year Sentence for Sexual Assault
Popular Yoruba Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, better known by his stage name Baba Ijesha, is challenging his five-year sentence for sexual assault. Baba Ijesha was convicted in July 2022 by…
Fubara reshuffles cabinet, sends two Wike loyalists to obscure ministries
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has redeployed two commissioners in his cabinet loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. In a Tuesday statement signed…
N8.5bn Fraud: You Have Case To Answer – Lagos Court Tells NIMASA Staff, Ex-JTF Commander
Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, April 22, told a former Commander of the Joint Military Task Force, Operation Pulo Shield, Major-General…
N80.2 Fraud: EFCC serves Yahaya Bello his charges
Former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello was on Tuesday, April 23, served his charges through his counsel, Abdulwahab Muhammad (SAN) after Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court,…
Open Letter To The Honorable Minister For Health, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate On Nigeria’s Mental Health Crisis
Dear Honorable Minister for Health, I pen this letter to you with a heavy heart, but also with a fervent hope for change. As the Minister for Health and Social…
Nigeria launches new fiscal incentives to revitalise oil & gas sector, eyes $10bn investments
… as FG endorses consolidated guidelines Today, in a move to further revitalise the oil and gas industry’s contribution to the Nigerian Economy, Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and…
Funke Akindele Set To Bring Back Beloved Character Jenifa in New Movie “Everybody Loves Jenifa”
Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has announced a return to the popular franchise with a brand new film titled "Everybody Loves Jenifa." The news comes as a delightful surprise for…
EFCC arrests six internet fraud suspects in Kaduna
Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday, April 21, arrested six suspected internet fraudsters in Kaduna State. The anti-graft commission disclosed…
EFCC denies disobeying court order on Yahaya Bello
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it did not disobey a court order concerning the botched arrest of former governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Adoza Bello.…
Lead British International School Abuja Faces Closure After Bullying Video
Nigeria's Lead British International School Abuja has been ordered to close its doors for three days following a viral video depicting the bullying of a female student. The news comes…
Music Producer Claims Unfair Treatment at Former Label, Mercy Chinwo Reaches Out With Support
Music producer Dr. Roy has come forward with allegations of mistreatment from his former record label, Eezee Concept Records, owned by Ezekiel ThankGod, also known as EeZee Tee. In a…
Outrage Erupts After Video Shows Bullying at Lead British International School
A viral video has sparked outrage in Nigeria after it captured the bullying of a female student at Lead British International School, Abuja. The video, posted by a user identified…
Gov Alia Congratulates Ortom At 63
The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has congratulated his predecessor, Chief Samuel Ortom, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo…
Bullied girl in viral video not my daughter – Daniel Bwala
A lawyer and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daniel Bwala, has said that the young schoolgirl captured being bullied in a viral video is not his daughter as…
Okania-Ogbogoro Road: Fubara Untangling Development – By Boniface Onyedi
Yes, it will be appropriate to describe most of the development actions of Sir Siminalayi Fubara as "untangling", as some of the inherited projects are either stunted or completely halted…