Oyo kidnapping, rumours, and conspiracy theories, By Abimbola Adelakun

That the news of the police rescue of Mrs Olaide John-Paul (the sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu) and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, was not well-received in all quarters is almost understandable. What should have been a celebration of an efficient rescue at a time we are undergoing some of […]

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Nigerian actor, Uzor Arukwe threatens legal action over sexual affair rumours

Nigerian star actor, Uzor Arukwe, has threatened legal action against individuals circulating what he described as false and damaging rumours about him and a colleague. The actor addressed the controversy in a statement shared on his X account on Wednesday, revealing that a particular user had been identified for allegedly spreading baseless accusations about his […]

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Nigerian Army addresses rumours, anxiety over the health status of Chief of Army Staff

Nigerian Army has on Sunday debunked reports circulating that Nigerian Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Lt Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has died. Several reports, originating from a social media post by a Nigerian journalist announcing the death of the Army chief, had gone viral. The journalist claimed that Lagbaja had died of cancer 48 hours ago. […]

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“I am tired of defending myself over viral rumours” ―Actress Eve Esin rages

Beautiful Nigerian actress, Eve Esin has reacted to viral rumours that she gave birth to a baby girl after 12 years of marriage. A Facebook user, in a post, shared some pictures of Eve Esin at various occasions, congratulating her. Responding to the post, Eve Esin expressed her frustration with the false narratives circulating online. […]

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