February 9, 2024
Hundreds of Kano residents staged a peaceful protest on Thursday against the high cost of food items and other essential commodities in the state. They staged the protest around Kurna, Rijiyar Lemu,…
February 9, 2024
Six suspects were arraigned in a Tinubu Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly attacking, assaulting, and blackmailing the popular Nollywood actress, Lizzy Anjorin-Lawal at Oba Akintoye Market, Lagos Island, Lagos State. The suspects,…
February 9, 2024
NNPC Ltd spoke against the background of speculations that the price of petrol may be jacked up following the depreciation in the value of the naira. The speculation has led to fuel…
February 9, 2024
Federal High Court orders DSS to pay Abuja-based commercial driver N5 million for detaining him beyond the court’s permitted 20 days The driver had in a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed through…
February 9, 2024
Government officials with timber traders during the campaign in one of the markets The Lagos State Government has initiated a rigorous fire sensitization campaign in several markets across the metropolis to educate…
February 9, 2024
Benue woman, Mrs. Maria Agbo, who was killed by kidnappers alongside her daughter in Abuja, has been laid to rest. She was buried on Thursday, February 8, 2024, in Owukpa, Benue State. …
February 9, 2024
A Nigerian woman has reported her husband, who left home over a week ago and has not returned, as missing. According to Mrs Mugwe, her husband, Martins Mugwe left their house without…
February 9, 2024
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) hereby notifies all entities, including businesses, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and other organizations that collect personal data of individuals, of the mandatory registration requirement in accordance…
February 9, 2024
Four individuals, including a young graduate identified as Moses Gyang, lost their lives in Plateau State when a mining pit collapsed on them. Details of the incident are still sketchy at the…
February 9, 2024
Businesswoman Sophia Momodu reflects on the night her mindset shifted as a single parent. In a post shared on Snapchat, Sophia who shares a child with singer Davido, stated that exactly a…
February 9, 2024
A mother and her two children were rushed to the hospital after being suspected of being poisoned at their home. The 38-year-old woman and a nine-year-old and 13-year-old were found inside a…
February 9, 2024
Music executive Don Jazzy posed an intriguing question to a Nigerian lady who criticized women for leaving their marriages upon discovering their husbands’ infidelity. In a viral video, the woman argued that…
February 9, 2024
The Catholic Bishops of the Lagos Ecclesiastical Province have collectively rejected the idea of blessing same-sex marriages. The Lagos Ecclesiastical Province comprises the Lagos Archdiocese, Ijebu Ode, and Abeokuta Dioceses. The bishops…
February 9, 2024
Mount Everest climbers mandated to bring back their own waste to base camp due to concerns over the mountain’s increasing odor. The new rules come amid concerns excrement left on Everest does…
February 9, 2024
The Adamawa police command in collaboration with the military has on February 8, arrested four suspected kidnappers for allegedly kidnapping Aminu Alhaji Shehu and Ali Alhaji Shehu of Tudun Wada, Michika Local…
February 9, 2024
“Lamentation of a Market Woman Over Spiking Prices of Food Items” In a video that has now gone viral, the market woman said the Federal government should please have mercy on the…
February 9, 2024
Troops of the 1 Division Nigerian Army (NA) on a fighting patrol in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State have neutralized four insurgents and rescued eleven kidnapped victims. Acting Deputy…
February 9, 2024
Cyndi Lauper’s son, Declyn ‘Dex’ Lauper, 26, has been arrested in connection with criminal possession of a weapon and drugs in New York City after a shooting incident in Harlem near 135…
February 9, 2024
An American woman died after a surgical Robot burned a hole in her intestine during a colon cancer operation. Sandra Sultzer, 78, from Boca Raton, died in 2022 following a procedure to…
February 9, 2024
Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have apprehended six suspected armed robbers. Spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, February 9, 2024, said…
February 9, 2024
Music producer Pheelz faces backlash after appearing to acknowledge allegations made by Temmie Ovwasa against him. Last year, former YBNL signee Temmie Ovwasa, while narrating what she suffered when with the record…
February 9, 2024
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, February 9, granted bail to Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL). The court…
February 9, 2024
A 43-year-old man, Mikail Osundiji, also passed away while watching the semi-final football match between Nigeria and South Africa in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Wednesday, February 7. According to reports, the father…
February 9, 2024
Federal Government led by President Bola Tinubu appeals to NLC and TUC not to embark on nationwide strike The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the appeal while speaking…
February 9, 2024
Two women have stepped forward with further accusations of abuse against actor Jonathan Majors. The new allegations come after Majors was found guilty in December of misdemeanor assault in the third degree,…
February 9, 2024
The Nigerian Army’s special forces, dispatched by the Chief of Army Staff to enhance security in Ekiti State, have apprehended a suspected kidnapper operating in the Ikere/Igbara Odo area. The suspect, identified…
February 9, 2024
At least two individuals have reportedly died, and two others have been hospitalized after consuming homemade herbal concoctions in Kogi. The sad incident occurred on Tuesday evening, Feb. 6, when the four…
February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024
A Lesbian woman has been ordered to let her ex-wife co-parent a baby conceived through IVF which both of them paid for. Nicole Junior, 43, filed a lawsuit claiming Chanel Glover, 41, forbade her…
February 9, 2024
A couple and their 3-month-old baby tragically lost their lives in a fire outbreak in Jega Local Government Area of Kebbi State. It was gathered that the man identified as Musibau Abubakar,…
February 9, 2024
An Ecuadorian councilwoman was assassinated in broad daylight in front of a crowd of people just moments after concluding a meeting. Diana Carnero, 29, was chairing the council meeting in the town…
February 9, 2024
Armed man wielding axe and knife shot dead after holding 14 passengers and a conductor captive on train in Switzerland The situation unfolded in Essert-Sous-Champvent in the west of Switzerland on Thursday…
February 9, 2024
Two Nigerian men and a Thai woman were arrested in Thailand’s Thalang district, Phuket, for their alleged involvement in a romance scam. The 32-year-old Thai woman, Kanyathanat Thotsatham and the Nigerian nationals,…
February 9, 2024
Fast-rising Nigerian artist, Crown Uzama, popularly known by his stage name Shallipopi, has revealed the fascinating tale behind the origin of his distinctive stage name. Speaking in an interview with British media…
February 9, 2024
Spotify announces February EQUAL Africa ambassador, continuing support for female artists The Kenyan singer, Fena Gitu, has been confirmed as the EQUAL Africa ambassador for February 2024, Fena is no stranger to the…
February 9, 2024
Today, February 9, 2024, Afrobeat Queen Tiwa Savage shared a powerful message on her Instagram story, reaffirming her commitment to staying true to herself and rejecting any pressure to conform to others’…
February 9, 2024
Nigerian music sensation, Inetimi Alfred Timaya, widely known as Timaya, has revealed his struggle with drug addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In an exclusive interview with The Beat 99.9 FM…
February 9, 2024
Get ready to be electrified by the debut project of the enigmatic artist, Able Jack, also known as the African Bad Boy, titled “Brutal & Decent,” released on February 3, 2024. This…
February 8, 2024
On Wednesday, the Osun Government approved the immediate recruitment of 5000 teachers and 250 education officers to address vacancies in the state teaching service. This decision was reached during the second Executive…
February 8, 2024
The mother of a school shooter has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in a first-of-its-kind trial. Prosecutors said Jennifer Crumbley, 43, was grossly negligent when she failed to tell Oxford High School…
February 8, 2024
Emerging Nigerian Musician Crown Uzama, Aka Shallipopi, Openly Declares Wizkid as His Primary Source of Inspiration in the Music Industry The chart-topping artist behind the hit track Elon Musk made this revelation during a…
February 8, 2024
Here is the Full List of Winners Across All Categories at the 26th MOBO Awards 2024, Revealed During the Ceremony on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Hosted at the Utilita Arena Sheffield in…
February 8, 2024
Nigerian Music Sensation Asake Wins Best African Music Act at 26th MOBO Awards The prestigious awards ceremony, which unfolded on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, made history by holding its proceedings at the…
February 8, 2024
21 Savage Speaks Yoruba to Woman Resembling Doja Cat During Adin Ross’s Livestream The video has gone viral on social media, with many fans speculating about the woman’s identity and the context…
February 8, 2024
The traditional ruler of Asaba, the Delta state capital, His Royal Majesty, Obi (Prof.) Joseph Chike Edozien, has reportedly passed on. Edozien who was the 13th Asagba of Asaba, joined his ancestors on…
February 8, 2024
Nigerian population: Official says 88.4m Nigerians are living in extreme poverty Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Permanent Secretary, Mr. Temitope Fadeshemi, Discloses 88.4 Million Nigerians Living in Extreme Poverty Fadeshemi…
February 8, 2024
The baby factory in Umunya in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State On Wednesday, the Anambra State Government, in collaboration with security operatives, rescued six pregnant teenagers from a baby-making factory…
February 8, 2024
Image of Alleged Maltreatment at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State The Management of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State, has suspended an academic…
February 7, 2024
The Kaduna Pilgrims’ Welfare Agency (KAPWA) has said intending pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj should complete their payment of fares before Feb. 12. The Executive Chairman of the agency, Malam Salihu Abubakar,…
February 7, 2024
Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage pays tribute to her late father on his posthumous birthday today, February 7, 2024. The heartfelt tribute on her Instagram story comes nearly three years after she…
February 7, 2024
Nasarawa State Police Command Refutes Involvement in Formation of Miyetti Allah Kauta Hore Vigilante Group The Commissioner of Police, Shehu Nadada disclosed this while playing host to members of the Correspondents Chapel…
February 7, 2024
Singer Charles Oputa, also known as Charly Boy, Reveals He Keeps a Coffin in His Home and Sometimes Spends Hours Resting Inside it During an episode of The Honest Bunch, co-host Ezinne…
February 7, 2024
Afrobeat artist Tiwatope Omolara, known as Tiwa Savage, Pays Tribute to Her Late Father on What Would Have Been His Birthday Today, Wednesday, February 7th On her social media platform, she marked…
February 7, 2024
Nollywood Actress Wumi Toriola Shares Heartfelt Message on Instagram Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Encouraging Expressions of Love through Thoughtful Gifts However, she urges them to remember the singles amongst their audience, reminding…
February 7, 2024
Nollywood Celebrities Unite in Celebration as Omotola Ekeinde Marks Her Birthday Today, February 7th On her Instagram page, the renowned actress shared photos alongside emotional biblical reflections. Expressing gratitude to her Creator…
February 7, 2024
Actress and Entrepreneur Lizzy Anjorin Addresses Allegations of Fake Money Transfer in Gold Jewelry Purchase at Idumota Market, Lagos Island In a viral video, Anjorin is seen wearing a nose mask and appearing distressed…
February 7, 2024
Former Big Brother Naija participant Doyin David stumbled over basic questions about current events in Nigeria during a guest appearance on the Channels TV breakfast show, ‘Morning Brief,’ on Tuesday. Doyin struggled…
February 7, 2024
Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi has taken a stand in support of Lizzy Anjorin amid theft accusations, setting himself apart from his colleagues. Reports emerged alleging Lizzy’s involvement in a dispute with a…
February 7, 2024
Nigerian singer Cynthia Morgan, also known as Madrina, has shared a candid narrative of her varied encounters with fellow artiste Davido. During an Instagram live session, she recounted their interactions dating back…
February 7, 2024
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday issues a warning to friends regarding their behavior around her partner. The controversial actress emphasized that her friends are not allowed to socialize warmly with her man.…
February 7, 2024
Funke Akindele, Nollywood actor and producer, breaks records with her latest movie ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, grossing £80,000 at the UK Box Office, surpassing her blockbuster cinema hit. The film, already holding…
February 7, 2024
Famous Canadian musician Celine Dion makes her first public appearance at the 2024 Grammy Awards ceremony amidst her battle with a neurological disorder. The 55-year-old songstress appeared at the 66th Annual Grammys…
February 7, 2024
President Bola Tinubu has extended congratulations to Nigeria’s musical talents nominated for the 2024 Grammy Awards, including Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Tems, Asake, and Ayra Starr. All Nigerian nominees were defeated at…
February 7, 2024
Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has responded to allegations of gold theft and a fraudulent transaction at a market in Lagos. Reports from controversial blog on Monday claimed Anjorin stole gold in the…
February 7, 2024
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed condolences over the passing of the legendary poet, playwright, folk singer, and actor, Jimi Solanke. The actor died on Monday at the age of 81 after battling with…
February 7, 2024
Jasmine Okafor, an adopted daughter of actor John Okafor known as Mr. Ibu, has revealed that she knew about Ibu’s illness four years ago while she was studying in Cyprus. According to her,…
February 6, 2024
On Tuesday, Bureau de Change operator Rabiu Musa Tafada testified in court, detailing how Dauda Suleiman, currently on trial alongside Ali Bello, cousin of former governor Yahaya Bello, for money laundering amounting…
February 6, 2024
Tipper drivers in Onitsha, the commercial centre of Anambra, on Tuesday protested and blocked the expressway leading to and from Niger Bridge, over alleged extortion by agents of the state government. All…
February 6, 2024
Pakistan’s Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has reassured former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and other members of the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) that despite numerous challenges ahead of the polls, the best…
February 6, 2024
Betty Irabor, Editor of Genevieve Magazine and Author of “Dust To Dew,” Urges “Men of God” to Cease Advising Their Congregation to Pray About Nigeria’s “Current Economic Crisis” The entrepreneur also said…
February 6, 2024
Police operatives in Edo State have announced the successful rescue of nine members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from a kidnappers’ hideout. The victims, who were ad-hoc electoral officials for the PDP delegate…
February 6, 2024
The Kogi State Government has sounded the alarm regarding what it termed a desperate effort by “criminals posing as politicians” to smear the reputation of the former governor of the state, Alhaji…
February 6, 2024
Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Ogun State 2023 gubernatorial election, was arraigned before a state High Court in Abeokuta on Tuesday for alleged vote-buying during the election.…
February 6, 2024
Frustrated women, alleging their husbands have deprived them of intimacy due to the relentless heat and prolonged power outages from the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED), organized a peaceful protest in…
February 6, 2024
On Tuesday, the Federal High Court in Lagos dismissed a criminal charge against former Chief of Air Staff Adesola Amosu and two others accused of a N21.5 billion money laundering offense. The…
February 6, 2024
Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Government and former factional Speaker loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who is wanted by the Police, has been granted temporary relief from arrest.…
February 6, 2024
Nigerian singer Portable shares his thoughts on Nigeria’s loss to South African singer Tyla at the recent Grammy Awards. Following Nigeria’s defeat at the Grammy Awards, Portable expressed his views on the matter…
February 6, 2024
Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, Ruger, Officially Announces Departure from Jonzing World Record Label via Statement The announcement was made by Ruger himself on his verified Instagram page today, Tuesday, February 6, 2024, where he…
February 6, 2024
Nigerian veteran singer and renowned activist, Charly Boy, has surprised Nigerians with candid revelations about his past during an interview with Nedu Wazobia on The Honest Bunch. In a series of startling…
February 6, 2024
Nigerian international star, Wizkid, has made headlines recently for an unexpected display of generosity during a casual encounter with his junior colleague, Shallipopi. In a video that surfaced today, February 6, 2024,…
February 6, 2024
African artists and notable figures featured on Variety’s best-dressed roster from the 66th Grammy Award Ceremony. Blaqbonez, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Hannatu Musawa, and Folake Olowofoyeku made it onto Variety Entertainment’s Best Dressed Looks from…
February 6, 2024
On Monday, the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought charges against Alexander Adeniran Babarinde, a businessman, for his purported participation in a contract scam, fraudulent acquisition…
February 6, 2024
Former Irish Prime Minister John Bruton has passed away at the age of 76 after battling a prolonged illness, as confirmed by his family. Bruton was taoiseach from 1994 until 1997, and…
February 6, 2024
A Federal High Court in Lagos has on Tuesday, quashed the N21.5bn money laundering charges instituted against a former Chief of Air Staff, Adesola Amosun, and two others by the Economic and…
February 6, 2024
President Bola Tinubu Mourns the Passing of Actor and Playwright Jimi Solanke, Expressing Deep Sadness Solanke died on Monday at the age of 81. Tinubu, in a statement issued by his spokesman,…
February 6, 2024
The Nigeria Customs Service denies any involvement in the events leading to the death of a teenager at the Jibia Border Area of Katsina State on Saturday. It was alleged by residents…
February 6, 2024
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has expressed concern over the soaring prices of essential goods in both the state and nationwide, pledging to directly convey to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the…
February 6, 2024
On Monday, the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) unveiled its 60th-anniversary emblem and crest, alongside presenting long service awards to its staff members. During the event, a guest, Retired Maj.-Gen. Rabiu Aliyu, in…
February 6, 2024
On Monday, Nigeria achieved a significant milestone in the global mining sector by securing the chairmanship of the newly established Africa Minerals Strategy Group, marking a groundbreaking moment. Nigeria’s Minister of Solid…
February 6, 2024
In the middle, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is flanked by Mrs. Salamatu Gbajabiamila, the wife of the Chief of Staff, and Mrs. Ekaette Akpabio, the wife of the Senate President, along with Amb.…
February 6, 2024
Cleric, Apostle Theophilus Oloche Ebonyi, General Overseer of Faith On The Rock Ministry International, Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Church Members and Nigerians of Over N1.3 Billion in Registration Fees for Ford Foundation…
February 6, 2024
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, says it has begun to enforce the ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets, PET, and glass bottles of 200ml and below. Disclosing…
February 6, 2024
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Extends Congratulations to Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, on His 70th Birthday, Hailing Him as an Exemplar of Dedication and Selflessness in Community Service…
February 6, 2024
Veteran Actor, Playwright, Folk Singer, and Songwriter Jimi Solanke Passes Away on Monday Here are nine brief facts to know about late multi-talented maestro.
February 6, 2024
Police Uncover Dreaded Bandit Group Planning to Establish Camp in Gwarzo-Karaye Forest; One Arrested Police investigations showed that the bandits were based in Birnin Gwari, but decided to relocate to Gwarzo-Karaye forest…
February 6, 2024
Widow of Late Olukoro of Koro Kingdom, Kwara State, and Another Freed from Abductors Police say they were rescued at the thick forest between Ekiti and Kwara state on Monday. Police also…
February 6, 2024
Anambra Police Command Seeks Officer Inspector Audu Omadefu for Murder The Command spokesperson, Ikenga Tochukwu made this known is in a statement on Tuesday. He said the whereabouts of the Omadefu remained…
February 6, 2024
Four-Year-Old Boy Dies in Kano Municipal Fire Incident at Yakasai Layin “Inuwa me mai” This is contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi,…
February 6, 2024
Ogun Police Command Explains Four Suspected Cultists’ Deaths in Abeokuta Clashes The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incidents to the News Agency of Nigeria…
February 6, 2024
A predatory offender Jake Wright, who sexually exploited three teenage girls aged under 18 he met on social media has been jailed for nine years. He was jailed after Met detectives linked…