Pretty Nigerian actress, Angela Okorie remanded in prison custody

Beautiful and popular Nigerian actress, and celebrity, Angela Okorie, has been remanded at the Suleja correctional centre. Okorie was arrested in Lagos on Tuesday by operatives from the state Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), and was taken into custody by the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja. She was arraigned over alleged cyber-related crimes, and […]

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Of Godfathers and ‘betrayal Day’, By Olusegun Adeniyi

Last Friday, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on which he came to power in 2023. His estranged political godfather, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, took it personally, christening January 23 as a ‘Day of Betrayal’. Beyond the fact that such declaration is quintessentially Nigerian in its victim […]

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ADC announces composition of 50-member wise men and women policy and manifesto committee (Full list)

In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced a composition of 50-member wise men and women committee to formulate policy and manifesto for the Party. See the statement below: PRESS STATEMENT The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the constitution of its 50-member Wise Men […]

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CAF Disciplinary Board passes judgment over violations at the 2025 AFCON final match

Confederation of African Football Disciplinary Board has imposed a series of sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football, the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, as well as several players and officials, following incidents during the 2025 African Cup of Nations final. In a statement posted on its website on Wednesday night, CAF said the sanctions […]

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June 12 activists and the betrayal of Kudirat Abiola, By Abimbola Adelakun

Last Thursday brought the curtain down on the multi-decade quest for justice for Alhaja Kudirat Abiola—wife of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, the late Chief MKO Abiola—who was assassinated during a dark era in our nation’s history. The circumstances of her killing, during agitations against the annulment of the June […]

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If you want us to leave America, tell us, we will leave ―Nigerian woman tells Trump (Videos)

A Nigerian woman (name unknown) based in the United States has lamented the operations of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) especially their acts that led to the death of an ICU nurse a few days ago. In video clips, she said something not clear about her son, and started crying. She said […]

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Obasanjo’s daughter, Iyabo Obasanjo joins APC

Daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s daughter, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has reportedly registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, according to a former chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government. It was gathered that the former senator representing Ogun Central completed her e-registration on Tuesday at Ibogun, Ward 11, Ifo Local […]

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Facing cyberstalking charge, Sowore tenders video of Reno Omokri calling Tinubu ‘international drug baron’

Sahara Reporters publisher, and ex-AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore facing a criminal charge on alleged cyberstalking, has tendered in court a video of Reno Omokri, an ambassador designate, calling Tinubu ‘international drug baron’. Sowore is standing trial for allegedly cyberstalking President Tinubu and calling him a “criminal,” in a case brought by the Department of […]

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Film director, Biodun Stephen condemns women who don’t wear panties, shares experience at a salon

Nigerian filmmaker, writer, producer, and film director, Biodun Stephen has condemned the “fashion trend” that sees women going out without wearing panties. She went on to share an encounter at a salon where she saw a woman who came for pedicure and lifted her leg for the procedure, only for her bare private part to […]

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I was on my way to hell but Jesus pulled me out ―Singer Paul Okoye’s wife, Ivy Ifeoma says

Former PSquare member, singer Paul Okoye’s new wife, Ivy Ifeoma, has revealed that Jesus saved her from going to hell. She shared her testimony in an Instagram story on Saturday, even though she did not say the thing she was doing that Jesus saved her from. She wrote: “He saved me. Y’all don’t understand. I […]

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Illegal baby factory uncovered in Ekiti, suspects arrested

Operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command have uncovered an alleged illegal baby factory located in the Ikere local government area of Ekiti State, Nigeria. Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Joe Eribo, said the command received a tip-off and arrested one Onyechi Oluwadare, 43, alongside four other suspects behind a […]

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Where was Africa in Davos?, By Reuben Abati

To state the truth, Africa was significantly nowhere at the World Economic Forum which took place this 19-23 January. You may say absent figuratively, sidelined more specifically, and that has been very much the pattern over the years. The World Economic Forum was established in 1971 by Professor Klaus Schwab to provide a forum for […]

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Three persons sentenced to death for armed robbery in Ekiti

A High Court of Ekiti State, sitting at Ado Ekiti, on Tuesday sentenced three persons to death by hanging for armed robbery contrary to section 314, 312 (2) (b) and 344 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021. The condemned persons, Lasisi Afeez (33), Ilesanmi Seun (32) and Ajewole Peter (53) were arraigned before […]

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Tinubu falls down during reception in Turkey (Video)

President Bola Tinubu is presently in Turkey on a state visit. He stumbled and was quickly assisted by the Secret Service during a ceremonial march-past organised for his reception at the parade ground in Turkey. The incident occurred as the President joined the guard of honour, drawing momentary attention before the programme continued without disruption. […]

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Nigerian singer, Portable acquires Jeep Wrangler days after release from custody (Photos)

Restless and controversial Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable or Dr. Zazu Zeh, has celebrated his release from prison by acquiring a new Jeep Wrangler. Sharing the news on his Instagram page, Portable posted videos showcasing both the exterior and interior of the vehicle straight from the motor shop. In the clips, he […]

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Nigerian students returned Peter Obi’s forgotten phone in Ibadan, he reacts

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has commended the students of Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo State, for returning his phone after he inadvertently left it behind during a visit to the institution. In a text he posted on his verified X handle on Monday, Obi said the experience renewed his hope […]

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Nigeria’s DHQ moves to arraign alleged coup plotters, as military investigation closes

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQs) on Monday said personnel indicted after investigations into alleged misconduct by some military officers, which uncovered claims of a plot to overthrow the government, will be arraigned before an appropriate military military court. Security and military sources familiar with the matter said President Bola Tinubu had expressed confidence in the military […]

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23 years in America did not favor me, I came back with nothing ―Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington

Controversial Nigerian singer, Speed Darlington, has revealed that after spending 23 years in the United States, all he gained were criminal records. The rapper made this known while comparing his achievements in Nigeria to when he was in the United States. Speaking in a recent video, Darlington, who explained that he left America with nothing, […]

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