At least 113 killed in attacks in central Nigeria, local officials say
The death toll in weekend attacks in the central Nigerian state of Plateau has risen to 113, a local official said on Monday, in a region...
Nigerian terror threat student to be deported from UK after 40-month jail sentence
A Nigerian masters student who made terrorist threats against Dundee University has been jailed for 40 months.Somtochukwu Okwuoha claimed he had enlisted Isis to...
Veteran Nollywood actor passes on
Nollywood actor, Saidi Balogun has announced the passing of veteran actor, Dejumo Lewis.Mr Lewis died at the age of 80-years-old. Mr Balogun confirmed his...
Suspected thieves steal from man who died while behind steering wheel
A yet-to-be identified man was discovered inside his Toyota SUV car in G.R.A, Benin City, Edo State.The deceased, who was seated behind the...
‘God help me’ –Tiwa Savage expresses concerns about health ahead of upcoming shows
Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has expressed distress about her health as she prepares for upcoming shows.In a heartfelt statement, Tiwa Savage conveyed her...
Police dismiss 2 officers attempting to extort Dutch tourists in viral video
The Nigeria police have dismissed two special constabularies, Jimoh Lukmon and Kareem Fatai, who were caught in a viral video trying to extort money...
Actress slams Emeka Ike over accusation against his ex-wife
Veteran actress, Shan George, has taken a swipe at her colleague, Emeka Ike, over the recent interview he granted regarding what he faced while...
Tinubu approves 50% cut in fare; train transport free
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has approved a 50 percent cut in land transportation fares from December 21 to January 4, 2024, across the country,...
Musician and his band kidnapped while returning from event
Omoba De Jumbo Beats, a popular Juju artiste has been abducted alongside his band members.They were attacked and abducted while returning from an event...
Mr Ibu’s family reacts to amputation of his two legs
The family of the comic actor, John Okafor, aka Mr. Ibu, has addressed misconceptions surrounding Mr. Ibu’s health, stating that contrary to circulating reports...
Mr Ibu undergoes another leg surgery
Veteran Nollywood actor and comedian, John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, has undergone another leg surgery.The National President of the Actors Guild of...
Jesus will likely return to earth on October 1 – Top Nigerian pastor says
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, recently made a thought-provoking statement, suggesting that Jesus Christ might return...
Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid and others nominated for the 2024 MOBO awards
Superstars, Davido, Burna Boy and Wizkid are among the seven Nigerians nominated for the 26th edition of the annual British Music Awards, MOBO.The other...
18 pupils hospitalized in Nigeria after eating free meal
Osun State government has ordered a full investigation into the reported cases of food poisoning at Saint James Primary School.It was gathered that about...
I almost quit acting because of constant sexual harassment from producers – Mercy Aigbe
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has disclosed that persistent sexual harassment from certain producers nearly led her to abandon her acting career in the Nigerian...
Nigerian student arrested for impregnating four female police officers
A Nigerian student named Jamil Ezebuike, from Anambra State, has found himself entangled in a legal web in the United States of America (USA) for...
Being Nigerian is tough – Tems
Grammy-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems says being a Nigerian is “tough”.The singer, however, noted that despite how tough it is, if...
At least 85 dead in accidental bombing incident in Nigeria
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into a military drone strike that killed 85 civilians gathered for a religious celebration over the...
Nigeria sells presidential jet
The Nigerian Air Force has put up the Falcon 900B aircraft for sale, calling on interested persons to submit their bids for the purchase...
Nigeria airstrike ‘mistakenly’ kills worshippers
At least 85 civilians were killed in Kaduna state, north-west Nigeria, in an air strike during a Muslim religious celebration on Sunday, the local...
Nigeria: Ethiopian Airlines bans “Ghana-Must-Go” bags on flights
Ethiopian Airlines has banned passengers from using 'Ghana-Must-Go' on any of its flights from Nigeria.The restriction was disclosed in a letter signed by Henok...
GWR: Woman lands in hospital while attempting 50-hour hand washing marathon
Subair Enitan, a student at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), captured attention after embarking on an extraordinary endeavor aimed at setting a Guinness World Record...
Veteran actor down with stroke, kidney disease; family cries for help
Renowned veteran actor, Amaechi Monagor, fondly known as Aguiyi is currently facing a challenging health crisis; battling kidney disease, diabetes, and stroke.This is according...
Teacher slumps and dies, colleagues blame stress
A teacher with the Olokinne High School in Ogun State, Nigeria, Mrs Oluwatosin Aina, reportedly slumped on the school and died.The incident, reported by...
Court grants bail to ex-Nigerian Central Bank chief facing fraud charges
A Nigerian court has freed former central bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, who has been charged with six counts of fraud and corruption, on bail.Emefiele,...
Father drags son to court for selling his properties while he was abroad
A Nigerian man, Ade Olowopopo, has initiated legal action against his two sons, Kunle and Mayowa, alleging that they assaulted their sister, Bisi Olowopopo, and...
Choir master cries out after pastor snatched his wife
The founder of Christ High Commission Church, Pastor Noah Abraham, has been accused of snatching and impregnating the wife of his choir master.The church...
Overloaded truck kills 25 in Nigeria
Twenty-five people have died in Nigeria's Niger state after the truck they were travelling in lost control and crashed on a busy expressway.The truck,...
Nigeria frees 4,000 inmates
The Nigerian government has announced that more than 4,000 prisoners have been released to ease overcrowding in jails.Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said those freed...
It’s wrong labelling all Nigerians corrupt – Prof. Owasanoye
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, says it is wrong to tag all Nigerians as...
Housewife, 20 sets husband’s house ablaze over refusal to divorce her
Police operatives in Adamawa State have arrested a 20-year-old housewife, Amina Hassan, who allegedly set her husband’s house ablaze over his refusal to divorce...
Nigerian woman sets new Guinness World Record
Nigerian wigmaker, Helen Williams has officially set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for creating the world's longest handmade wig, measuring a whopping 351.28...
Nigeria to withdraw police from VIP security duty
Nigeria will withdraw police officers from VIP security duties in line with a presidential directive, a minister has said.State Minister of Police Affairs Hajia...
Popular musician marries 30 women in a day
Nigeria’s Afrobeat sensation, Harrysong has captured the spotlight by setting a new record, marrying an astounding 30 women in a single day.This achievement...
Three visually impaired men arrested for drug trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria has made a series of significant arrests and drug seizures, totaling around N13 billion (GH₵197,432,943.37) in...
Man killed in test on bullet-proof charm
A man has been shot dead in Nigeria's north-eastern Bauchi state while a so-called bullet-proof charm - or "gun medicine" - was being tested...
MohBad saga: Court grants Naira Marley N20 million bail
A Magistrate’s Court in Lagos State has granted singer, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, and socialite, Balogun Eletu, known as Sam Larry,...
Shock as man is discovered dead while standing in a park
A startling and unsettling discovery unfolded in a park in Lagos State as local residents came upon a deceased man who was found standing.An...
Nigeria’s House of Representatives reject plan to buy presidential yacht
Nigeria's lower chamber of parliament has rejected the government's plan to buy a presidential yacht for $6m (£5m), a senior lawmaker has said.Nigerians had...
Nigerian woman commits suicide in UK due to boyfriend’s blackmailing
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airwired Nigeria Limited, Oladapo Ogundipe, has narrated events leading to the death of his daughter, Alanis, in the...