Nigeria: Police officer arrested for raping victim at gunpoint in his office
The Lagos State Police Command says it has detained one of its officers who allegedly raped a 17-year-old girl in his office.The command’s spokesperson,...
Nigeria lacks people who speak truth to power – Peter Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has regretted the dearth of courageous people who can speak truth to power.Obi who...
School building collapse in Nigeria leaves several dead, over 100 trapped
A number of children have died and more than 100 others are trapped after a school building collapsed in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, local...
Man files for divorce because his wife cheated in a dream
In an unusual turn of events, a man from Bulawayo has filed for divorce after experiencing recurring dreams in which he saw his wife...
Dozens of students injured, trapped as school building collapses
A devastating building collapse has occurred at Saint Academy in Busa Buji, Jos North LGA, Plateau State, trapping numerous students beneath the rubble.The two-storey...
Woman arrested for attempting to smuggle drug concealed in food to inmate
The Nigerian Correctional Service has arrested a woman, Precious Yusuf, for allegedly trying to smuggle drugs to an inmate at the Kuje Medium Security...
Ex-security officer bags life imprisonment for raping 13-year-old on Christmas Day
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced Olukayode Dayo, a former officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)...
Nigeria: Fuel shortage, queues worsen in Lagos, Abuja, others
Nigeria’s fuel shortage appears to have worsened, yesterday, as filling stations ran out of stocks, thus shutting their gates against motorists and other users...
Celebrating 50 years of marriage in Nigeria’s ‘divorce capital’
A couple who live in Nigeria’s “divorce capital” are being hailed for their long marriage having recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.Mahmud Kabir Yakasai...
Two Nigerian sisters drown while swimming in a beach in the US
Aisha Mohammed, 18, and Zainab Mohammed, 17, originally from Nigeria but residing in the Bronx, were reported missing on Friday night, July 5.They were...
Education Minister to attend forum on education technology in Nigeria
The Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, is set to attend this year’s Ministerial Forum on Education Technology for Resilient and Inclusive Learning...
Kate Henshaw revisits feud with Davido over greeting snub
Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has explained the reason for her strained relationship with Nigerian musician Davido.She claimed the musician ignored her at public event...
Food crisis: 82 million Nigerians may go hungry soon, UN warns
The United Nations has again predicted that 82 million Nigerians, about 64 per cent of the country’s population, may go hungry by 2030, calling...
Popular prankster arrested for staging ritual, sexual assault videos
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through its National Cybercrime Centre, has arrested popular Nigerian prankster Ubani Zion Chibuike, known as ZFancy, at an apartment...
Former Nigerian naval Chief asks court to stop his ex-wife from using his name
Retired Rear Admiral Alison Madueke has petitioned the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere to stop his ex-wife and former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke,...
I’m not embarrassed by my past – Tonto Dikeh
Renowned Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has unapologetically embraced her past experiences.According to her, what others might perceive as scandals or gossip, she sees as...
The UK taxi driver still being paid as a Nigerian civil servant
If you leave your job, it would seem logical that your salary would stop being paid, but not so for a number of former...
Fan criticizes Rita Dominic for ‘unworthy’ movie role, she fires back
Nollywood star, Rita Dominic has fired back at a social media critic who tried to shame her for accepting a role in the movie...
Family of Ex-Konga CEO, Imudia breaks silence on his death
The family of the late former Chief Executive of e-commerce giant, Konga, Nick Imudia has debunked reports that the Group CEO of D.light International...
Olu Jacobs is alive
Veteran Nollywood thespian Joke Silva, the wife of veteran actor, Olu Jacob’s has debunked the rumour of her husband’s death, saying he is much...
I look younger after leaving presidential villa – Former First Lady
Patience Jonathan, the wife of former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has said since leaving the presidential villa, she has become younger.She said she would...
103 Nigerians deported from Turkey arrive in Abuja
The Federal Government had received no fewer than 103 Nigerians deported from Turkey over migration-related issues such as expired visa, irregular migration, among others.Alhaji...
How a prank by a student cost the life of school mate
For five years, Miss Ifunanya Miracle from Abia State burnt the midnight oil to better her life and that of her family by rigorously...
Mr. Ibu laid to rest
Veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu, has been laid to rest.The final funeral rites took place on May 28 in...
Court grants Mohbad’s family permission to conduct a second autopsy
Justice is still being sought ten months after the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, died.Mohbad, 27, died on 12 September 2023 under...
Nicki Minaj surprises fans, congratulates Davido and Chioma at Gag City Portugal concert [Video]
Nicki Minaj delighted fans at her Gag City Portugal concert with a surprise shout-out to Davido and Chioma, congratulating them on their union.During her...
Former Konga CEO, Nick Imudia commits suicide
The former Chief Executive Officer of Konga, one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, Nick Imudia, has allegedly committed suicide in his home.According to reports, Imudia,...
Davido reveals strange dream his dad had about him
Nigerian music icon David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared a profound vision his father, Deji Adeleke, had about his future in music.During...
Stonebwoy congratulates Davido on marriage to Chioma [Video]
Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy has publicly congratulated Nigerian superstar Davido on his star-studded marriage to Chioma.In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Stonebwoy praised...
Davido and Chioma’s thrilling ‘love story’
Today, Tuesday, June 25, 2024, will definitely open a new chapter in the ‘love story’ of pop star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido,...
Fire guts Christ Embassy headquarters in Lagos
The Christ Embassy building in the Oregun area of Lagos has been razed by fire.The incident occurred on Sunday morning.Thick black smoke was still...
Nigeria announces plans to send citizen to space for the first time
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to send its first citizen into space.The Director General of the National Space Research and Development...
Family rejects Mohbad’s autopsy result, demands independent post-mortem
The family of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has rejected the autopsy results conducted on him, demanding an independent post-mortem...
Couple found dead in intimate position
A middle-aged man identified as Eric and his yet-to-be identified girlfriend have been found dead in their room in Ondo West Local Government Area...
Lady arrested for inserting firewood into private part of 12-year-old girl
A 25-year-old woman named Temitope Adetanju has been arrested for allegedly inserting a piece of firewood into the vagina of a 12-year-old girl (name...
Nigeria’s President jokes about fall during ceremony
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has made light of his fall during Wednesday’s Democracy Day ceremony, saying it was his Yoruba culture on display.Mr Tinubu...
Nigeria’s President Tinubu falls over during ceremony
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has slipped and fallen over at an official event to mark 25 years of democracy in the country.The President, 72,...
UBA Nigeria ordered to pay ₦8m for violating customer’s data privacy
A Nigerian court has ruled that the United Bank of Africa (UBA) must pay a customer, Folashade Molehin, the sum of ₦8,000,000 for violating...
Student arrested for killing newborn baby at a female hostel
A female student of the Federal University Dutse (FUD), Nigeria, has been arrested by the police in connection with the murder of her newborn...
Lady commits suicide after an interview she granted recounting how she was sleeping with dogs surfaced online
A Nigerian Lady simply identified as Kemi, has taken her life after an interview she granted recounting how she used to have sex with...