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Six Alleged Members of Kidnap Syndicate Behind Recent Abduction Arrested in Hotel in FCT’s Bassa Village The suspects are one Buhari Muhammad ‘m’ 20 yrs, a wanted kidnap kingpin; Muhammad Sabiu ‘m’…
Bullion Go-Neat Global Ltd, Maker of Coco Samba, Addresses Falsification Allegations Surrounding Coco Samba Herbal Mixture Reported on Online Media Platforms Reacting to the report on Monday, the Managing Director of the…
Reno Omokri Criticizes Peter Obi, Former Anambra Governor, for Aggressively Pursuing Presidency in Nigeria Omokri, in a tweet on X said from jumping from church to church and attending even naming ceremonies,…
Middle-Aged Man Allegedly Beheads Girlfriend in Bayelsa’s Kabeama Coastal Settlement The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the tragic incident involved the unmarried, but live-in couple. The two cohabited and had…
Members of the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria to Protest Ban on Alcoholic Beverages in Sachets and PET Bottles They said they would storm the office of the National Agency for…
After the abduction of eight electoral officers during Sunday’s ward delegate Congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the party has opted to nullify the election in the affected Etsako Central local…
Since the first of January 2024, Victony, the lead artist behind “Ohema,” featuring Crayon, Bella Shmurda, Rema, Oxlade, and Ayra Starr, has been sharing previews of his upcoming project. As expected, his…
Nigerian Singer Portable Demonstrates Rare Humility by Prostrating Before Senior Colleague Wizkid in London Encounter The viral video posted on Monday, February 5, 2024, captured the musician in a surprising act of…
Nigerian Singer Khaid Teases Upcoming Single Featuring Collaboration with Ghanaian R&B Artist Gyakie Via social media Nigerian singer Khaid teased a new collaboration with Ghanaian singer Gyakie. This marks his first single…
Despite not securing any wins at the 66th Grammy Awards, Nigerian music sensation Davido remains optimistic about the future. The Afrobeat sensation, known for hits like Feel was nominated in three categories but left the…
Nigerian artist Wizkid met with English footballer Bukayo Saka following a triumph over Liverpool. English football star Bukayo Temidayo Saka brightened social media following his recent meeting with Afrobeats star Wizkid. The…
The music manager and mother of the acclaimed artist Burna Boy referred to him as the blueprint of Afrobeat. Bose Ogulu, the mother and manager of the acclaimed singer Burna Boy, recently…
Praiz, born Praise Ugbede Adejo, has recently disclosed information about his upcoming music project. The artist came to the limelight when he was second runner-up at Project Fame West African in 2013.…
Blaqbonez was part of the multitude of Nigerian artists present at the 66th Grammy Award ceremony. This edition introduced three new categories, notably the Best African Music Performance. Nominees for this esteemed…
Seun Kuti, the Afrobeat artist, voices worry over reported threats to his life, linking the peril to his outspoken stance on social and political issues. In a video message shared on his…
South African singer Tyla is basking in the glow of gratitude and astonishment after securing a Grammy win for Best African Music Performance. In an interview with ET’s Kevin Frazier at the 2024…
Despite not securing any Grammy wins, Burna Boy, a one-time Grammy award recipient, achieves a historic milestone at the February 5, 2024 Grammy Awards. Burna Boy, who won the Best Global Music…
Tyla, the South African singer, clinches the inaugural Best African Music Performance award at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The talented singer with her mega hit song Water received the award for the…
Tiwa Savage, Asake, and numerous other Nigerian artists emerged victorious at the inaugural Turntable Awards in 2023. The esteemed TurnTable Music Awards left a significant impact on the music landscape, honoring exceptional…
Bankole Wellington, aka Banky W, the Nigerian singer and music executive, unveils the authentic narrative of how he discovered his former protege, Wizkid. He clarified that a tweet from Wizkid asking for…
Renowned Nigerian artist, Habeeb Okikiola, widely recognized as Portable, asserts his superstar status, emphasizing that he will only respond to calls when financial arrangements are involved. In an interview on the Bae…
Portable (Left) Yung Duu (Right Potable Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, confidently asserts his impact in the music industry, stating that he has played a mentoring and uplifting role…
Timaya is back with another infectious tune titled “Dey Your Dey.” Familiarize yourself with the lyrics below and get acquainted with this latest track. Bad manEyo badmanYeahLeggo Say what’s on my mindMe…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has given his approval for the appointment of Major Olaniyi Olatunbosun Cole (Rtd) as the new Corps Marshal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps Agency…
Pirates operating on waterways Police report links John Togo to the murder of four security personnel in Degema Local Government of Rivers on November 4, 2023. Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt CP Olatunji Disu,…
Nigerian Army’s Joint Task Force in the North West, Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD), successfully rescues 35 kidnapped victims in Katsina State. He reported that during search and rescue clearance operations, the troops…
Rivers governor Siminalayi Fubara and Speaker Rivers Assembly Martin Amaewhule Decides to contact Fubara regarding the reported violation of existing laws. Following the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Major Jack, drawing…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State A group of abductors is said to have seized control of a police checkpoint in Edo State. He additionally revealed that the audacious kidnappers assaulted police…
Body of the suspect being evacuated An unidentified man, believed to be involved in electric cable vandalism, suffered electrocution in Jattu, within the Etsako West Local Government area of Edo State. A…
The Eko Club launches its 50th-anniversary celebrations with a special New Year interdenominational prayer session, dedicated to both departed and living members. President of the club, Razaak Olugbenga Amodu, said that there…
Suspected Kidnappers Shoot Two Traditional Rulers Dead in Ekiti State, Another Escapes Fatal Attack The Elesun of Esun Ekiti, Oba David Babatunde Ogunsakin and the Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel…
Governor Seyi Makinde and Atiku Abubakar Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday for not expressing condolences to the state following the Ibadan explosion. The governor…
Met Police vehicle In Wandsworth, London, the driver of a vehicle pursued by the police has caused the death of a motorbike rider in a tragic collision. The driver, who was eventually…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Attributes Recent Supreme Court Victory to Divine Support and Acknowledges President Bola Tinubu’s Backing. Fubara whose election victory was validated by the Supreme Court on Thursday, said…
Dr. Richard Adeoriokin shot dead Osun Police Confirm the Killing of US-Based Nigerian Lecturer, Dr. Richard Adeoriokin, in Ejigbo on Saturday. Spokesperson of the police in Osun, SP Yemisi Opalola, stated in…
Alake and Bello The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has resolved to enhance cooperation in order to…
Bukar Goni Aji The Federal Government is poised to inaugurate a 37-member Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage, tasked with proposing a new National Minimum Wage for the country. The planned inauguration…
Three Mikano generators, refrigerators, other properties razed by fire in EbonyiPhoto Credit: NAN On Sunday, the Ebonyi Fire Service confirmed that a night club in Ebonyi suffered property losses worth millions of…
Lagos PDP Chairman, Philip Aivoji Philip Aivoji, Lagos Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Released After Four Days in Kidnappers’ Custody Alhaji Hakeem Amode, the Lagos State PDP Publicity Secretary confirmed the release…
UNILORIN According to the Police, Moyosore Bright, a 100-level female student at the University of Ilorin, embarked on a bus from the main campus to her Tanke hostel in the Kwara State…
Tyler stabbed to death Three individuals have been apprehended on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a teenager’s body in a Feltham park. According to the Met Police, officers were called…
Mohammed Agwai Mohammed,wants spurious allegations stopped Mohammed Agwai Mohammed, a notable member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa state, urges critics, particularly officials within the Tinubu administration, including his…
File Photo: Fire incident The Anambra State Fire Service reports that a fire incident has affected two secondary schools in Nawfia, situated in the Njikoka local government area of Anambra State. It…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the General Overseer of RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Present at the Port Harcourt Holy Ghost Rally on Sunday Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has declared that…
Pastor Jerry Eze, Senior Pastor of Streams of Joy International, Urges Christians to Avoid Desperate Decisions Amidst Challenges in 2024 and Beyond. Eze made the call during his sermon at the Church…
Chaos Erupts at 50th Coronation Anniversary of Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Resulting in the Death of Politician Richard Idowu and a Local Hunter Reports say, Idowu, was shot dead by a hunter, and…
In remembrance of the Ibadan explosion on January 16, 2024, PEN International, Nigeria Centre, will host a special reading on Sunday, January 28, 2024, to draw attention to the plight of the…
Rev Fr Benedict Onyemechalu, widely recognized as FadaBen, asserts that priesthood has been his childhood aspiration, while his musical calling is a hereditary passion. FadaBen, the Parish Priest of St. Andrew Catholic…
Police Officer in Viral Video Identified as ASP Luka Bashayi, Demanding Bribe from Motorist Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos Police Command, disclosed the identity of the errant police officer on his…
Abia Police Arrest Three Impersonating EFCC Operatives for Robbing MOUAU Students The fake EFCC operatives dispossessed some of the students of their phones and forced them to transfer N120,000 to the assailants’…
A tragic incident unfolded in Gubio local government area of Borno State on Saturday, as an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) mistakenly identified as scrap metal detonated, resulting in the loss of six…
Charles Airhiavebere, a former Nigerian Army General, has officially obtained the forms from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in preparation for the gubernatorial election scheduled for September 21, 2024, in Edo State.…
Renowned Nigerian singer, Vector, boldly declares his opinion on what he believes is the greatest Nigerian song ever crafted. In a recent online interview that surfaced online on Thursday, January 25, 2024,…
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), criticizes those against the proposed relocation of five departments of the apex bank from Abuja to Lagos. Sanusi said…
The Supreme Court has upheld the election of Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State. The apex court dismissed the appeal filed by Muhammad Sani Yahaya of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)…
On Thursday, the Supreme Court affirmed Siminalayi Fubara’s election as the Governor of Rivers State. A five-member panel of the court in a unanimous decision dismissed the appeal filed by Tonye Cole…
The Supreme Court is set to decide on Thursday (today) whether Ahmed Aliyu will remain the governor of Sokoto State or not. The PDP candidate in the March 18 governorship election, Sai’du…
Pioneering mobile-based payments, OPay commits to implementing a comprehensive removal process for accounts without a Bank Verification Number (BVN) and/or National Identification Number (NIN) starting March 1, 2024. This commitment follows the…
Ghanaian dancehall sensation, Stonebwoy, is gearing up to unveil a documentary dedicated to his loyal fanbase, known as Bhim Nation. The artist took to social media (X) on Tuesday, January 23, 2024,…
Nigerian music sensation, Davido, faces scrutiny as images from his reported Cape Town vacation emerge, showing the artist surrounded by heavily armed bodyguards. Some social media users criticized the heightened security, arguing…
Renowned Nigerian singer, Simisola Kosoko, widely known as Simi, recently shared a lighthearted revelation on the X platform regarding an oversight in her prayer for a daughter resembling herself. In a candid…
Davido and his wife, Chioma were spotted back in Lagos! Chioma Rowland, the wife of Nigerian singer Davido, has returned to Nigeria after an extended period abroad. A viral video shows Chioma…
Renowned Nigerian songstress Tiwa Savage and emerging talent Odumodublvck offer fans an exclusive preview of their upcoming collaboration. Following our earlier report on January 16, 2024, showcasing the duo engrossed in discussions and creative…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State extends gratitude to God, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the Supreme Court’s affirmation of his victory in…
Senator David Umahi, the Minister of Works, expresses delight as President Bola Tinubu approves funds for the construction of the Second Niger Bridge Bypasses, Lagos-Ibadan highway, and the Lafia Bypass. “I want…
On Thursday, the Police in Plateau State revealed the recovery of over 10 corpses following the brutal attack on communities in the Mangu area. Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police, Ebong Eyibio,…
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, commends Kizz Daniel and Tekno’s 2023 hit song, ‘Buga,’ hinting that it is gradually earning the status of the country’s unofficial second national anthem. In an interview…
Anticipation is mounting for Afro Nation Portugal 2024 as global superstars Nicki Minaj, Asake, Rema, and other renowned artists gear up to grace the stage in Portimao from June 28 to 30.…
Singer Burna Boy has reacted to becoming the first Afrobeats artist to perform at the main ceremony of the Grammy Awards, following the latest announcement ahead of the 2024 edition of the…
Commandant Joachim Okafor (centre) and other during the raid The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger Command apprehends four individuals for operating an illicit refinery, allegedly producing Low Pour…
On Sunday, the Lagos State Government declared an immediate ban on the usage and distribution of Styrofoam and other single-use plastics within the State. This was announced by the Commissioner for the…
Nigerian Dancehall sensation, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, widely known as Ruger, officially separates from Jonzing World, the label owned by D’Prince. The ‘Asiwaju’ hitmaker on Sunday announced his new record label named ‘Blown…
Chinaza Philip, Infamous Abuja Kidnapper, Apprehended as Gang and Victim Intercepted in Kaduna – Now in Custody of FCT Police Command The Police report reveals that Chinaza Philip Okoye, the infamous Abuja…
Renowned author Prof. Anezionwu Okoro, known for “One Week, One Trouble,” has passed away at the age of 94. His first son, Chukwuma Aneziokoro, confirmed his death to the News Agency of…
A recent trend in Nigeria has led to a significant change in women’s fashion preferences, with a notable number choosing not to wear pants. The decision seems to stem from various factors,…
The Supreme Court Upholds Uba Sani of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the Governor of Kaduna State. The five-member panel of the court sitting over appeal unanimously on Friday, held that…
On Thursday, the Oyo State government announced that the death toll from Tuesday’s explosion in Ibadan, the state capital, has now reached five. This was as a group of stern-looking soldiers, on…
Today, nine state governors will discover whether they will continue governing their constituents or face removal from office. The Supreme Court as the final arbiter in Nigerian governorship election disputes. And it…
The debt recovery suit of N395 million filed against Lagos businessman Lateef Bello-Osagie by Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has been adjourned to the 14th of February, 2024, for the commencement…
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has brought charges against Obiora Chigozie Samuel, a suspected hard drug trafficker, before a Federal High Court in Lagos. The allegations involve an alleged scheme…
A 35 year old man, Hoya Abraham (alias star boy) has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment in Lagos for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl after he pleaded guilty to an amended…
INEC is urging Nigerians to carefully review the personal details of candidates participating in the legislative bye-elections across nine states on 3rd February. The information is available on the INEC website, and…
Nevertheless, in urging the court to dismiss the lawsuit, the respondents asserted their lack of knowledge about the plaintiff, contending that the accusations leveled against them were unfounded. They added that the…
Police Successfully Rescue Segun Akinyemi Abducted in Abuja Following a Gun Duel with Kidnappers Using His Vehicle to Transport Him to Kano in Kaduna State. According to a statement from ASP Mansir…
On Thursday morning, the funeral services for Akintola Williams, Nigeria’s pioneering indigenous chartered accountant, commenced as his remains arrived at the Muson Center. Prominent figures such as Jim Ovia, Chairman of Zenith…
On Thursday October 19 2023, it was reported that Bode Agusto, the founder of Nigeria’s pioneering Credit Rating Company, Agusto & Co, passed away at the age of 68. His death was…
A Federal high court in Lagos on Friday ordered that reproduction warrant should be issued for Azeez Fashola a.k.a. Naira Marley standing trial before the court to be produced in court on…
A young man has allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death in Benin City, Edo State. The suspect identified as Victor Ifakachukwu, was arrested and hospitalized due to severe injuries he sustained during…
Members of the Economic Community of West African States’ delegation to Niamey have met with ousted Nigerien President, Mohamed Bazoum. This is according to Radio France International (RFI) radio station. The meeting…
Former Military Head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), met ousted Niger President, Bazoum, on Saturday. Abdulsalami led a high powered delegation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his anguish over the death of several soldiers who were killed in an ambush and a subsequent helicopter crash in Niger State. Buhari, in a statement…
By Onyekachukwu Obi Members of the National Youths Service Coprs (NYSC) have been urged to use the scheme to promote national unity and shun social vices capable of jeopardizing their aspirations in…
The Borno State Government has released the sum of N382,600 for the payment of outstanding scholarship allowances to ease the economic hardship brought by the removal of fuel subsidy. The Executive Secretary…
The Minister-designate for Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, says he shared his vision of what to expect in the ministry with Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. Tijani said…
Socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Youths, has said that the nation will benefit from the blue economy estimated to be worth more than $1.5 trillion per year globally, with the creation of Marine and…
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Non-remittance of the National Housing Fund (NHF) and the utilisation of the fund from 2011 has summoned critical stakeholders for its investigative hearing. It…
The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Engr. Habib Mustapha Ahmed has said that the agency has not received a $1million donation from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to…
The Country Director of World Bank, Dr. Shubham Chaudhuri, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s policies on subsidy removal and the subsequent palliative measures announced to cushion the effects. Chaudhury said this while…
The Spokesman of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba has described the N5billion in palliatives and grant to the state government as shambolic and unscientific. Muhammad-Baba, a Professor of Sociology, who…
The spokesperson for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Femi Babafemi, has told critics to focus on the message of Naira Marley. Babafemi dropped the advice in response to the criticisms that…