Making Sense of Amaechi’s Confessions, By Simon Kolawole

You can say whatever you like about Rt Hon Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, but you can never accuse the former governor of Rivers state of denying the media premium content anytime he speaks. He talks so plainly and pungently you cannot but hunger and thirst for more. He is a journalist’s delight. Those in the business […]

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I’ve not had sex in years ―Nigerian actress, Evan Okoro says

Nigerian actress, movie producer, writer, comedian, and former gospel singer, Evan Okoro, has made a bold revelation about her sexual life. Okoro, in a recent Instagram post, confessed that she has chosen to abstain from intimate relationships for several years. The actress attributed her decision to a spiritual commitment she has made with God. She […]

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US-based Nigerian doctor allegedly commits suicide over $15,000 monthly child support

36-year-old United States-based Nigerian cardiologist, Dr. Ikenna Erinne, has on Sunday, January 26, reportedly committed suicide after losing a child support case to his yet-to-be-identified ex-wife. Reports say the Anambra-state-born late medical doctor had a prolonged divorce battle with his estranged wife, including the custody of their children. He, however, lost the case after a […]

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Celebrating 40th birthday, actor Jide Awobona unveils his 7 kids in family portraits

Elated in celebrating his 40th birthday and the over two decades of friendship with his wife, Nigerian star actor, scriptwriter and filmmaker, Jide Saheed Awobona simply called Jide Awobona, shared family portraits that have left fans speechless. The photos features Jide, his wife, and their seven children, a surprise revelation that has sparked widespread reaction […]

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Stampede Among the Opposition, By Chidi Amuta

A lmost mid way into the Tinubu presidency, the face of the 2027  opposition to his perpetuation is on display. An untidy opposition is nearly on full display but in a perpetual stampede. Key opposition figures are lashing out at surrogates of the ruling party from different  angles in a most uncoordinated matter. In the process, they […]

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Nigeria’s PSC directs retirement of police officers above 60 years old

Nigeria’s Police Service Commission (PSC) has directed the immediate retirement of all senior police officers who have either exceeded 35 years in service or are above the age of 60. This directive is coming at a time there is controversy over the tenure of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun after he clocked […]

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South Africa’s Tshego Gaelae shatters barriers to be the first black to win Mrs. World pageant in 40 years (Photos)

Beautiful 33-year-old South African model, devoted mother, wife, labour relations manager, and lawyer, Tshego Gaelae, has been crowned the winner of the 40th Mrs. World pageant, held in Las Vegas, USA. This historic milestone marks her as the first black woman to clinch the title, thereby igniting a sense of pride and celebration among South Africans. […]

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These behaviours are gross, By Chukwuneta Oby

The first category of people whose conduct I find utterly off-putting are those who include their account details in their text messages requesting financial assistance. It is highly inconsiderate to impose such demands on anyone who hasn’t been entrusted with your money. This behaviour often comes from individuals who only remember your existence when they […]

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Seun Kuti says he will exit heaven if he sees any Nigerian politician there (Video)

Son of legendary Afrobeat musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti, and Grammy-nominated afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti, has said he will exit heaven if he dies and sees one single Nigerian politician there. Seun said it’s surprising that most Nigerian politicians want to make heaven despite being corrupt. The Afrobeat singer emphasised that if Nigerian politicians are allowed […]

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Nigerian govt donates money to the family of Nigeria’s flag designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi

Nigerian Government has donated the sum of N30 million to the family of renowned National Flag designer, late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, almost two years after his death. Director General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, accompanied by the Oyo State Director of the agency, Olukemi Afolayan, made the official presentation of the cheque on […]

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How I ended up marrying my childhood friend ―Nigerian lady shares sweet old time story (Photos)

A Nigerian Lady has shared the lovey story of how she ended up marrying her childhood friend. In a post shared on Tiktok, she stated that she and her husband attended the same lesson class owned by her husband’s mum nineteen years ago. Many years later, they found each other again, fell in love and […]

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The Alaafin (Know your history), By Akin Osuntokun

By a consensus of research opinions, Oduduwa arrived and founded the Ife monarchy not later than the 11th century. Afolayan (2004:33) said that ‘Oduduwa might have arrived in Yorubaland sometime around 1100 AD, and Oyebade (2004:53) said sometime around the 7th, 10th or 11th century AD) and Oranmiyan founded the Oyo monarchy in the 14th […]

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For $25m pandemic aid fraud, Nigerian man sentenced to 54 months imprisonment in US

The second of the two Nigerian men residing in Canada who defrauded pandemic aid programs of millions has been sentenced to 54 months in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in the U.S. Fatiu Ismaila Lawal, 46, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Tacoma, Washington on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. U.S. Attorney […]

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Omoyele Sowore granted N10m bail, joins ‘Egbetokun Must Go’ protesters (Photos)

Publisher of Sahara Reporters, activist and former Nigerian elections presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was on Thursday spotted among protesters at the front of the Federal High Court in Abuja, holding a banner that reads: “Egbetokun must go.” Justice Musa Suleiman Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja granted Sowore bail in the amount of […]

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US military helicopter, passenger plane collide and all passengers dead

A military helicopter and a passenger plane collided mid-air near Ronald Reagan National Airport, around Washington DC, United States, prompting a major emergency response and the suspension of all airport operations. Al Jazeera reports that the incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration. The aircraft involved were a […]

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Nigerian politicians are in power to steal, kill, maim, remain in office ―Rotimi Amaechi

Former governor of Rivers State and ex-Nigerian Minister of Transport, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has said that Nigerian politicians are in power to steal, kill, and remain in office. He made this remark at the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria held earlier this week, aimed at discussing pathways to good governance and political integrity […]

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Ooni’s face-saving intervention forgot the Supreme Court, By Abimbola Adelakun

The case between Dele Farotimi and Afe Babalola reached a climax when we were informed early on Monday morning that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, had intervened. Media reports indicated that the traditional ruler and a consortium of elders met Babalola the previous night. Even though the story was reported in multiple media […]

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US aid suspension: ‘Trump owes Africa nothing’ ―Uhuru Kenyatta, former Kenyan president

Former Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta, in a candid statement regarding the recent suspension of foreign aid to Africa by Donald Trump, has urged Africans to focus on self-reliance and use their resources wisely instead of depending on foreign assistance. Addressing the East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit, Kenyatta expressed his concern over the emotional […]

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I am in a relationship ―Davido’s babymama, Sophia Momodu says

Fashion mogul and Davido’s first babymama, Sophia Momodu, in a tantalizing teaser from the latest season of Real Housewives of Lagos, dishes on her current romantic endeavors, and it’s clear she’s not compromising on her high standards. Sophia, during a candid conversation with fellow cast member, Mariam Timmer, confidently confirms she’s not in loneliness, revealing […]

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Limits of the American King, By Chidi Amuta

Barely one week into his refurbished presidential tenure, America’s Donald Trump seems poised to set new precedents in the model of the Presidency as the pinnacle of America’s democracy. An elected president of a republic is strutting and pronouncing like an emperor. Ordinarily, an American king would be a freak oddity. But here comes Donald […]

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