‘Pregnant’ for 15 Months: Inside the ‘Miracle’ pregnancy scam
Chioma is adamant that Hope, the baby boy she is holding in her arms, is her son.  After eight years of failed attempts to...
Two cows stolen from church premises ahead of harvest celebration
Two cows valued at approximately GH₵ 27,000 have been stolen from the premises of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Testimony Parish in Egbeda,...
Marriage kills careers of artistes – Nigerian rapper Phyno says
Nigerian rapper Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, popularly known as Phyno, has shared his opinion on celebrities getting married.The Alobam crooner described music as a “jealous...
Driver of Minister’s wife dies after falling into abandoned well
A 60-year-old man, Sabi’u Yusha’u Unguwa Uku, tragically lost his life after falling into an abandoned well at CBN Quarters on Hadejia Road, Kano...
Armed robbery suspect steals police phone inside patrol van
A 23-year-old armed robbery suspect, Godwin Emmanuel, has admitted stealing a police officer’s phone from a patrol van while being transported to the Osun...
Nigerian gospel actor, Moses Korede Are ‘Baba Gbenro’ of Abattoir fame ‘is dead
The Nigerian gospel film industry is in mourning following the passing of veteran actor Moses Korede Are, popularly recognised for his role as “Baba...
I still live with my family – Ayra Starr
Nigerian artiste Ayra Starr has said in a conversation chanced on by Rolling Stone that despite her rising fame, she still lives with her family...
Nigeria offers free caesarean sections to poorer women
Nigeria has announced that free emergency Caesarean sections will be made available to "poor and vulnerable"women in an ambitious plan to bring down the...
Bobrisky explains temporary exit from Nigeria after two failed attempts
Controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has clarified the reasons behind his recent departure from Nigeria after two failed attempts to travel...
Nigeria’s army chief dies aged 56
Nigeria's army chief Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja has died after a "period of illness" aged 56, President Bola Tinubu has announced.He died on Tuesday...
Nigeria drops treason charges against children after outcry
The Nigerian authorities have dropped treason and other charges against dozens of protesters, including more than 30 children, who were arrested in August after...
Gloria Sarfo slams AMAA organisers for failed ‘all-expense paid’ trip for Ghanaian filmmakers
Ghanaian actress Gloria Sarfo has vented her spleen on the organisers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) over challenges some Ghanaian filmmakers faced...
29 Nigerian children may be sentenced to death for protesting against cost-of-living crisis
Twenty-nine children could be facing the death penalty in Nigeria after they were arraigned Friday for participating in a protest against the country’s record...
I don’t believe in divorce, but… – May Edochie
May Edochie, the estranged wife of actor Yul Edochie, has responded to the criticism received from men following her divorce."May reportedly filed for divorce...
Outrage in Nigeria as young suspects collapse in court
Dozens of alleged protesters were brought before a Nigerian court on Friday, sparking outrage, as many of the defendants appeared to be malnourished following...
Nigerian MP apologises after viral taxi slapping video
Nigerian MP Alex Ikwechegh has apologised after a video went viral of him slapping and verbally abusing a taxi driver who had come to...
Nigerian Universities shut over withheld salaries
Universities across the country, especially those owned by the Federal Government, were yesterday shut down by non-academic staff, under the aegis of Senior Staff...
‘Japa’ sweeps Nigeria’s hospitals
The trend of Nigerians seeking greener pastures abroad, often referred to as the "Japa" movement, has become widespread.It is no longer news that this...
I’m homeless, management stole my money — Nigeria’s Aunty Ramota begs for help
Nigerian actress Ramota Adetu, popularly known as Aunty Ramota, has shared her financial difficulties and current living situation.In a now-viral video, Aunty Ramota disclosed...
Action demanded over surge in illegal meat imports in UK
The government is under pressure to stop illegal meat being smuggled into the UK, amid warnings of a "foot-and-mouth" level crisis for British farmers.
The...
Bobrisky rushed to hospital due to pains in ‘breasts’
Nigeria’s controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has been rushed to the Police Hospital at Falomo, Lagos, after complaining of pain in...
Nigeria: Charges against Binance cryptocurrency boss dropped
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has dropped a money-laundering case against a top cryptocurrency executive to allow him to get medical treatment abroad.Tigran Gambaryan, a US...
Man dies during ‘fortification’ ritual in his hometown
An Onitsha-based businessman, Chikwado Eze, has tragically died during a ritual at Inyi in the Enugu State of Nigeria.Eze, originally from Ugbaike community, had...
President Tinubu sacks 6 ministers, appoints 7 others as replacement
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked six Ministers from his cabinet and also forwarded to the National Assembly seven ministerial nominees to take over...
How Nigeria became burial ground of policies – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has lamented the state of the nation, saying Nigeria is not where it ought to be in terms of growth...
Actors Guild of Nigeria suspends Halima Abubakar over alleged professional misconduct
Actress Halima Abubakar has been suspended by Actors' Guild of Nigeria, AGN, over what it described as professional misconduct.The AGN said Abubakar’s “involvement in...
Reject World Bank advice or risk implosion – Nigerians tell Tinubu
On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Nigerians were taken aback while already grappling with hunger and suffering caused by recent government policies.The World Bank Senior...
Woman celebrates as she welcomes first child after 28 years of waiting
A Nigerian woman identified as Oluwakemi Gbangbalasa has welcomed her first child after 28 years of waiting.She took to social media on Wednesday, October 16, to celebrate the...
Fire kills 104 people after fuel tanker crash in Nigeria
A fuel tanker exploded overnight in northern Nigeria killing at least 104 people who rushed to the scene of the accident to collect leaking...
Why I am not married at 54 – Popular Nollywood actress opens up
Popular Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has revealed the reason behind her decision not to find another lover.Akintola, 54, in a recent interview stated that...
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Super Eagles stranded at Libya airport as authorities divert flight to another city
The Super Eagles are currently stranded in Libya, where the team is to play the second leg of the AFCON 2025 Qualifier game.Following Libya’s...
Popular Nigerian TikToker shot in Lagos
A TikTok celebrity, Odesanmi Opeyemi, better known as Oloba Salo, was shot by an unknown gunman in the Lekki area of Lagos state on...
Heartbreaking moment as veteran actor buries daughter
Veteran Nollywood actor, Jerry Amilo has laid his beloved daughter, Chidera Amilo, affectionately known as Princess to rest following her untimely death on October...
Nigerian comic singer released on bail following Burna Boy’s cyberbullying petition
Nigerian comic singer Darlington Achakpo, better known as Speed Darlington, has been released on bail.He was arrested in his house in Lagos State and...
Shock as pastor slumps and dies during child dedication service
Tragedy struck at the Church of The Brethren (EYN) in Borno State, Nigeria as a pastor reportedly collapsed and passed away during a child...
Kellyrae wins Big Brother Naija season 9, bags grand prize [Video]
Kellyrae has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 9, themed "No Loose Guard," bagging ₦100 million(976,549.04) grand prize.This season, which began on...
Top Nigerian pastor apologises for claiming people who don’t pay tithe won’t go to Heaven
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologized for an initial claim that Christians who do...
Lagos to ban sachet water from January 2025
The Lagos State Government announced on Thursday its plan to ban the circulation of single-use plastics and sachet water starting January 2025.The Commissioner for...
Dozens feared dead in Nigeria after boat capsizes
Dozens of people are feared dead after a boat capsized in north-central Nigeria.The boat was ferrying more than 300 passengers on the River Niger...
Lawyer killed in crash after depositing mother’s remains in morgue
A lawyer, simply identified as Okechukwu, was killed in a tragic road crash that occurred along the Awka area of the Awka-Enugu Expressway in...