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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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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‘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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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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INEC shortlists 14 new party applicants for next stage, disqualifies 157

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 14 political associations have scaled the first hurdle in their bid for registration as political parties, while 157 others failed to meet the requirements. The decision was taken at the commission’s regular meeting on Thursday, during which it also reviewed preparations for the upcoming off-cycle governorship […]

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Nigerian man allegedly stabs his neighbour to death over torchlight

An Ondo State Chief Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Akure, Ondo State has ordered that a labourer, Sunday Isong, who allegedly stabbed his neighbour to death, be remanded in Olokuta Custodial Centre. The Chief Magistrate, Sunday Adedapo,  gave the order on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 when the defendant was brought before him over the allegation of […]

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Actress Dayo Amusa shares HIV test result

Popular and beautiful Nigerian actress, singer, television personality, and business woman, Dayo Amusa, has released her HIV test result to dispel persistent rumours suggesting she is living with the virus. The speculation began after a content creator, Olaoluwa Segun, published a video naming Amusa among five Nigerian actors allegedly infected with HIV. Reacting via social […]

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Tinubu ends emergency rule in Rivers, reinstates Fubara (Full speech)

My Fellow countrymen and, in particular, the good people of Rivers State. I am happy to address you today on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. You will recall that on 18th March, 2025, I proclaimed a state of emergency in the state. In my proclamation address, I highlighted the reasons for the […]

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Nigeria not fortunate with quality leaders for a long time ―Emir of Kano, Sanusi II

Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has said Nigeria has not been fortunate with quality leaders for a long time. He said the country has been having leaders he described as lousy for many years. The first-class monarch also said the country would have been bankrupt had the federal government not removed fuel […]

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UK: Doctor leaves patient in the middle of surgery to have sex with nurse

A doctor in the United Kingdom abandoned a patient on an operating table under anaesthetic to have sex with a nurse in another room, a medical tribunal has heard. Dr Suhail Anjum, 44, and the unnamed nurse were caught in a “compromising position” by a “shocked” colleague at Tameside Hospital in Greater Manchester. According to […]

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SP Abimbola Adebisi is new Lagos police spokesperson

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Superintendent of Police (SP) Abimbola Adebisi as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Lagos State Command. In a statement issued on Monday by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer (DPPRO), Babasayi Oluseyi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, the […]

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Nigerian govt revokes 5% telecom tax on voice, data services

Nigerian government has scrapped the 5% excise duty tax previously imposed on telecommunications services, including voice calls and data usage. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) made this known in a post via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday. According to the post, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. […]

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INEC recognises David Mark-led ADC leadership

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday officially recognised the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress. This development followed a period of internal restructuring within the party, which culminated in the emergence of new national officers aimed at repositioning the ADC ahead of future electoral contests. Alongside Mark, other principal officers now […]

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Blackout as Nigeria’s national grid collapses

Nigeria’s national grid suffered a collapse on Wednesday. The collapse was confirmed in a public notice dated September 10, 2025, by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in a post on its X handle on Wednesday. Power outage currently experienced was due to a loss of supply from the national grid, according to AEDC. The […]

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El-Rufai, other ADC leaders defy Kaduna police invitation

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, on Monday, submitted a petition against the state’s Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, over what he described as “unprofessional conduct, abuse of office, and serial violations”. The petition was a fresh twist in the face-off between the leadership of the African Democratic Congress in Kaduna State and […]

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Popular skit maker, Sanku Comedy is dead (Video & photos)

Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Raji Adetola, popularly known as Sanku, has tragically passed away following a car accident along Ogbomoso Road in Oyo State, Nigeria. The accident was said to have occurred in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025, leaving several people injured. Photos and videos shared online showed the mangled vehicle […]

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