And so we confront another Wike impasse, By Abimbola Adelakun

There are three problems that the All Progressive Congress government, since 2015, has promised to resolve, and everything in Nigeria seems to conspire against the President achieving greatness in each: the economy, insecurity, and corruption. People are so impoverished that when Bola Tinubu went to his home state to show off who he has become […]

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FBI places $10,000 bounty on Nigerian wanted for bank fraud

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Nigerian, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, wanted in the United States for multiple fraud offences. According to a statement on the FBI’s website on Wednesday, Adediran faces charges of bank fraud, identity document fraud and credit card […]

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‘The best for my lady,’ Davido gifts wife Chioma 2025 G-Wagon (Videos, photos)

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has spoiled his wife, Chioma, with a brand-new 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. The luxury SUV, which recently hit the market, is priced at over $150,000 (₦240 million) depending on specifications. Known for its cutting-edge design and electric model options, the 2025 edition marks a major upgrade from […]

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Nigerian billionaire weds his 19th wife in style (Photos)

Nigeria’s Delta State oil and gas billionaire, Jim Brown, has tied the knot with his 19th wife in a lavish ceremony attended by some of his other wives, according to Niger Delta Insider. The respected traditionalist fondly known as Jim Brown, is the CEO of GimBrown Marine Security Oil and Gas Limited and the Chief […]

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Billionaire businessman, Olorogun Oscar Ibru, is dead

Billionaire businessman and chairman of the Ibru Organisation, Olorogun Oscar Ibru has passed away. He died at the age of 67. His family confirmed that he died after a brief illness but did not disclose further details about the circumstances of his death. A prominent figure in Nigeria’s corporate world, Ibru was one of the […]

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Friend reveals last words of United Capital’s female staff who died in Afriland Towers fire outbreak (Message)

Boluwatife @tifeogunjimi, a friend of Kehinde Adeoye, one of the six staff of United Capital, who tragically died in last Tuesday’s fire incident has taken to social media to reveal her last words. Among the six staff who died in the fire incident, there were five female and one male. Mourning late Kehinde on X, […]

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Nigerian actress, Mercy Aigbe’s mother is dead

Nigerian actress, movie director and businesswoman, Mercy Aigbe, on Tuesday announced the death of her mother. The actress shared the sad news on her Instagram page with a candlelight image against a broken heart background, captioned: “R.I.P Mum.” The announcement drew a wave of condolence messages from colleagues, fans, and friends in the entertainment industry. […]

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My 2021 leaked tape was a bet, I have been celibate for the past three years ―Star singer, Tiwa Savage reveals

Nigerian star and award-winning singer, songwriter and actress, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, known professionally as Tiwa Savage, has revealed that her 2021 leaked sex tape was circulated as part of a bet, describing the experience as one of the most painful moments of her life. The Afrobeats star also disclosed that she has remained celibate for the […]

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Natasha calls Akpabio a dictator as she resumes at the Nigerian Senate

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central at Nigeria’s National Assembly, on Tuesday resumed legislative duties after months of suspension, describing Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, as a “dictator.” Her return followed the unsealing of her office, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing, by the Deputy Director of the National Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji. The […]

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UK forensics expert petitions Florida Attorney General over alleged Wike’s family properties in US

A digital forensics investigator from Teesside University in the United Kingdom (UK), Henry Omorere, has formally petitioned the Florida Attorney General asking for information and updates on alleged money laundering, public corruption, and other violations against a Nigerian Minister. The petition is about Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike; his wife, Justice […]

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Every democracy ‘murders itself’, By Lasisi Olagunju

In ‘Jokes and Targets’ by Christie Davies, a Soviet journalist interviews a Chukchi man: “Could you tell us briefly how you lived before the October revolution?” “Hungry and cold.” “How do you live now?” “Hungry, cold, and with a feeling of deep gratitude.” This sounds like Nigeria’s malaria victims thanking mosquitoes for their love and […]

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‘We are finished’ ―Peter Obi responds to Tinubu’s wife’s birthday request

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has reacted to the birthday message of the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, describing it as a reflection of Nigeria’s misplaced priorities. In a statement on Sunday, Obi joined Nigerians in wishing the First Lady well on her new age, praying for her continued […]

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Sowore petitions Florida Attorney General, accusing Wike of money laundering to buy houses in US

Activist Omoyele Sowore has petitioned the attorney general of Florida, James Uthmeier, demanding the prosecution of FCT, Nyesom Wike, for alleged money laundering and the forfeiture of multimillion-dollar properties in the U.S. over unlawful acquisition. Citing Peoples Gazette’s September 1 exclusive report alongside three claim deeds as exhibits in the petition dated September 22, 2025, and […]

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Go on, Fubara, Become a Hero, By Simon Kolawole

We made so much noise and raised plenty of eyebrows, but Sir Siminalayi Fubara was successfully sent packing from office for six months in a controversial display of federal might and presidential powers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. On Wednesday, Fubara was officially restored to office. In summary, he lost the battle for supremacy with […]

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UK, Canada, Australia recognise Palestinian state

Britain, Australia and Canada on Sunday recognised a Palestinian state in a seismic shift in decades of western foreign policy, triggering swift Israeli anger. Portugal was also to recognise Palestinian statehood later Sunday, as Israel came under huge international pressure over the war in Gaza triggered almost two years ago by the October 7, 2023 […]

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