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Courtney Clenney, a Miami-based OnlyFans model, has pleaded guilty in connection with the 2022 killing of her Nigerian boyfriend, Christian Obumseli. Clenney, who was charged with second-degree murder over Obumseli’s death, appeared…
Fresh alleged WhatsApp conversations between the late Favour Agbro and content creator Odogwu Asaba have surfaced online amid the ongoing police investigation into Agbro’s death. The chats were released by activist Israel…
The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged killing of a woman in the Ajah area of the state. According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Adebisi Abimbola, police…
Two children abducted by suspected kidnappers in Kwara State have been rescued following a joint operation by the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies. The operation also resulted in…
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the rescue of the teachers and pupils abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, stating that eight suspects were arrested during the security operation while…
A two-storey building under construction on Sultan Road in the Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State collapsed on Friday morning, leaving four people trapped beneath the rubble. The incident occurred at…
Minister of Defence Christopher Musa has said Nigerian soldiers now earn a minimum monthly salary of ₦100,000, up from ₦49,000, as part of efforts to improve personnel welfare. Speaking during an interview…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said it is the responsibility of state governors to inform President Bola Tinubu about major security incidents in their states, rather than…
President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the changes are aimed at equipping young Nigerians with practical skills, improving employability, and promoting national…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended by four weeks its expired 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning that it could embark on industrial action if its demands remain…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned operators in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector against engaging in exploitative pricing following the decline in global crude oil prices. In a statement…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye, has defended President Bola Tinubu against criticism over Nigeria’s security challenges, saying the president has fulfilled his role as…
A lawyer has defended Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, following criticism of her recent remarks encouraging Nigerians to consider small-scale businesses such as kuli-kuli, akara, and roasted corn trading. Responding to the…
Social media influencer and content creator Jarvis has responded to comments made by rapper Ycee linking her partner, Peller, to what he described as Nigeria’s “Olodo uprising.” In a video shared online,…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the removal of all shanties and illegal structures located on the median of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, giving occupants 72 hours to vacate the area. The…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, his former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor, Jimi Lawal, and five others over…
Police have arrested a man accused of assaulting his 18-year-old wife after he was reportedly detained at a Lagos hospital where the victim was receiving treatment for severe injuries. Human rights activist…
Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The order was issued on Monday by…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that students and teachers abducted on May 15, 2026, in Oriire Local Government Area remain within the Old Oyo National Park axis as security agencies…
Veteran Nigerian actor Kola Oyewo has reportedly passed away at the age of 80. The news was announced by actor Kunle Afod in an Instagram post on Thursday night. Afod confirmed the…
The Oyo State Police Command has alleged that a personal assistant attached to a member of the family of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, collaborated with kidnappers involved in the abduction…
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warning to content creators and members of the public regarding the unauthorized use of its identity in digital content. The agency stated that…
The political landscape ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election is evolving following a high-level meeting involving key opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Oyo State Governor Seyi…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) paid a solidarity visit to members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid ongoing political developments in…
Nigerian footballer Daniel Daga has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court after being found guilty of carrying out a sexual act without consent. The 19-year-old midfielder, who…
Veteran Nollywood actor Sesan Adio has addressed public reactions surrounding what he described as an oversight by his professional association following the death of his son. Adio spoke during an interview on…
Nollywood actor, director, and producer Stanley Amandi has been arrested by security authorities over his alleged involvement in a plot to unlawfully remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, according to multiple sources…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections have commenced. Wike made the statement on Friday, January 30, 2026, during a…
Dr. Charles Omole, author of Muhammadu Buhari: From Soldier to Statesman – The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, has made fresh claims about security concerns during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari,…
Former militant leader Asari Dokubo has dismissed claims that United States troops are operating on Nigerian soil, describing such reports as exaggerated and unsupported by facts. Dokubo made the remarks during a…
Former militant leader Asari Dokubo has claimed that members of his group were the first to enter the stronghold of notorious terrorist kingpin Bello Turji in more than 14 years. Dokubo made…
Remi Omowaye, a former Commissioner for Works in Osun State, has alleged that Governor Ademola Adeleke was booed by attendees while delivering a speech at the recent Iwude Festival in Ilesha. Omowaye…
Professor Yusuf Usman, Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has rejected any alleged plan by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), to wage war against the Fulani…
According to a report by Daily Post on Thursday, December 11, 2025, Terseer Ugbor, the Member representing the Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency of Benue State, has warned that the scale of violence in…
Director of Research for the Afenifere sociopolitical group, Dr. Akin Fapounda, has linked the current wave of armed banditry in northern Nigeria to the almajiri system of past decades. He made the…
Nigerian cleric Primate Elijah Ayodele has predicted another round of defections among members of the Senate, suggesting potential political realignments ahead. The prophecy was delivered in a video posted on his official…
Senator and businessman Ned Nwoko has criticized a viral TikTok creator who publicly apologized after making false statements involving his name. The apology video, which circulated online earlier this week, showed the…
Nigerian singer Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, has responded to circulating videos and reports involving music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia and his wife, Senator Natasha Idibia. In a video shared on…
Bandits attacked St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State in the early hours of November 21, 2025, abducting 289 pupils and staff members, according to reports.…
The Kwara State Government has denied claims that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq secretly awarded an $800 million contract to his elder brother, Dr. Alimi AbdulRazaq. The allegation was made by Hon. Ilyasu Ibrahim,…
Niger Delta activist Asari Dokubo has denied accusations that he betrayed Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who was recently sentenced to prison. In a video posted on…
Nollywood actress Shade Olona Shittu has recounted an incident in which she was allegedly assaulted and publicly embarrassed by a colleague who was also her friend. She shared the account during an…
A victim of the bandit attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Kwara State, Adesuyi Joshua, has described the moment worshippers initially mistook gunfire for knockouts. His account was reported…
Public affairs analyst Barrister Darlington Agomuo has raised concerns about what he described as unequal application of Nigeria’s anti-terrorism laws. Speaking in an interview on Voice of the People, Agomuo questioned why…
Nigerian-born classical and operatic singer Abiodun Koya has shared details about a past encounter with billionaire businessman and politician Ned Nwoko. She made the disclosure during an interview on Outside The Box…
Demola Olanrewaju, Special Assistant on Media to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to a viral video showing a confrontation between a Nigerian military officer and the Minister of the Federal…
Lieutenant A.M. Yerima of the Nigerian Navy has drawn public attention after confronting officials of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration during an attempted demolition of a property belonging to former Chief…
Nigerian comedian Owen Gee has shared how he took on a paid job scheduled for the same day as his wedding in order to raise funds for the ceremony. Speaking on the…
Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has urged for balanced reporting on the ongoing conflicts in Nigeria’s Middle Belt region, following comments by U.S. President Donald Trump alleging that Christians…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has reaffirmed his close friendship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, stating that Wike would readily assist him if he ever…
President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu ‘MC Oluomo’ Akinsanya, has denied allegations by some Nollywood actors that he withheld campaign funds meant for them during the 2023…
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has warned that former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido risks expulsion from the party for taking legal action over…
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, drew attention on social media after sharing a lighthearted post about her 90-year-old pet tortoise, named Punch. In a post made on…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has acquired a new duplex for herself and her family, sharing photos of the property on her official Facebook page. In the post, the actress wrote, “In my…
Human rights activist Ann-Kio Briggs has called on former Rivers State administrator Ibas to account for the management of the state’s funds during the period of emergency rule. In an interview shared…
Nollywood actress Rita Daniels has dismissed claims that she arranged or influenced her daughter Regina Daniels’ marriage to billionaire politician Ned Nwoko. In a statement reported by PM News on Tuesday, October…
Rita Daniels, mother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, has addressed long-standing public misconceptions about her daughter’s marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko.Ned Nkowo Speaking in an interview with BBC News Igbo, as reported…
Nollywood actor Chuckwuka Jude has opened up about his long struggle with depression, revealing that he battled the condition for eight years before finding stability. In an interview on Ayo Adesanya TV’s…
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has condemned the attack on Oke-Ode community in Kwara State, where at least 12 forest guards were killed by armed assailants earlier this week. In a…
All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and former Cross River State lawmaker, Hon. Cletus Ubun, has faulted the economic management of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, citing a failure to save during the…
Former senator Dino Melaye has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration over what he described as excessive borrowing and reckless government expenditure. Speaking in an interview reported by Arise News on September…
The legal team of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has issued a warning to the Clerk of the National Assembly (CNA), Kamorudeen Ogunlana, demanding her immediate reinstatement following the expiration of…
The death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, continues to generate nationwide concern, with many questioning why his autopsy was carried out in the United States instead of Nigeria.…
An Ikorodu Magistrate Court has ordered DNA tests on Liam Aloba, the two-year-old son of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The order was issued on Tuesday by Magistrate…
Nigerian skit maker and content creator Raji Samad Adetola, popularly known as Mr Sanku Comedy, has died following a car accident in the early hours of Monday. According to reports, the vehicle…
A Wuse Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja has sentenced a bartender, Obinna Madu, to one hour of community service for stealing alcoholic beverages from his workplace. Madu, who pleaded guilty to charges…
The Dangote Group has expressed sadness over the death of Ruth Otabor, younger sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, who died on Sunday after injuries sustained in an accident…
The Otabor family has announced the death of Ruth Otabor, younger sister to Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna. Ruth, a recent graduate of Auchi Polytechnic, died on Sunday morning, August…
Journalist and politician Dele Momodu has said unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 will require exceptional political effort. Speaking in an interview with News Central, Momodu pointed to Tinubu’s long-standing dominance…
Professor Mathew Amusan has stated that the Ooni of Ife remains the supreme traditional ruler in Yorubaland, citing historical precedent and a personal account from 1989. Speaking on the programme Ayekooto, Amusan…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered an immediate temporary ban on the export of raw shea nuts to boost Nigeria’s domestic processing industry. The directive, announced on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, was…
President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, SAN, has criticised the handling of Comfort Emmanson during her removal from an Ibom Air flight, calling it degrading and unacceptable. In a…
An Ikeja Magistrate Court in Ogba, Lagos State, has discharged Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault aboard an Ibom Air flight. Presiding Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami struck out the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has strongly opposed the recent renaming of streets in some local government areas, describing the move as divisive and unconstitutional. In a statement on…
Kano — Former Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the escape of a pet python from its cage in Kano State, expressing concern over the incident and the safety of residents in…
Owerri — A video clip of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma mistakenly referring to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu while mourning the late former President Muhammadu Buhari has gone viral, drawing widespread attention…
Katsina — The state funeral for former President Muhammadu Buhari will be held today, July 15, 2025, in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. The ceremony is expected to be attended by…
Abuja — Former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd.), has confirmed that he and the late President Muhammadu Buhari were admitted to the same medical facility in London prior to…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a patriot, statesman, and soldier who helped shape the foundation of modern Nigeria. Buhari…
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has died, according to a statement released on Sunday by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad. Ahmad confirmed the passing in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating:…
Senegal has officially canceled plans for Akon City, the $6 billion futuristic smart city proposed by American-Senegalese singer Akon. The government cited a lack of progress and unresolved financial issues as the…
Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has responded to recent comments by Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, who drew comparisons between the activist and former…
Prominent PDP chieftain and founding member, Chief Bode George, has come down hard on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Senate President David Mark for aligning with the newly formed coalition led…
Omoyele Sowore has pushed back against calls for broad political alliances, particularly those involving figures like Peter Obi, insisting that real change in Nigeria cannot come from recycled political elites. In a…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has spoken out ahead of the upcoming area council elections in Abuja, emphasizing that performance and results—not empty promises—will determine who wins. Speaking…
Reality TV star and media personality Kiddwaya has responded to public backlash over his recent social media post calling for donations to support victims of the deadly attacks in Benue State. A…
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who represents Abia North and chairs the Senate Committee on Privatisation, has suggested that while he still holds presidential aspirations, he will not pursue them until after President…
Media figure and political personality Lere Olayinka recently held a meeting in Abuja with popular singer Bamidele Nyedeba, widely known for his musical praise of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike — a connection…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the devastating night raid in Benue State that claimed the lives of over 200 people. In a statement shared…
Popular Ibadan broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat has expressed strong confidence in his chances of becoming the next governor of Oyo State if he chooses to run in the 2027 elections. During a recent…
Veteran Nollywood actor Ganiu Nafiu, popularly known as Alapini Osa, has shared a heartbreaking account of one of the most difficult periods in his life. In a deeply moving interview, the actor…
Social media has been buzzing with reactions after Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, shared a photo of himself alongside Senate President Godswill Akpabio in Abuja on Saturday.…
In a recent interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Segun Sowunmi, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former spokesman to Atiku Abubakar, voiced strong disappointment over Peter Obi’s…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a firm warning to state governors, declaring that the Federal Government will revoke any approvals granted for illegal setbacks, particularly those that obstruct vital infrastructure projects…
On Tuesday evening, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed a high-profile delegation from the Adeleke family at his private residence in Ikoyi, Lagos. The group included Osun State Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke, his…
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed that he informed President Bola Tinubu before the elections that he would neither support nor vote for him. At a recent event, Amaechi stated,…
Senator Shehu Sani has expressed his deep sorrow following the tragic news of 20 athletes from Kano State who died in a road accident. The fatal crash happened at Dakatsalle Bridge in…
Ugochukwu Orji, the Nigerian Immigration officer widely praised for turning down a ₦10 million bribe from a native doctor fleeing justice in Enugu, was among the notable guests at a high-profile reception…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has firmly rejected calls for him to quit the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), making it clear he will not walk away from a party he…
Renowned Nigerian activist and former minister, Oby Ezekwesili, has openly condemned the Federal Government’s decision to file criminal charges against suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Ezekwesili described the move as a misuse of…