WhatsApp may exit Nigeria over $220m fine
WhatsApp may suspend its operations in Nigeria due to regulatory demands.One week ago, Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) imposed a $220...
Curfew imposed in Nigerian state after ‘hunger’ protest
A curfew has been imposed in Nigeria's second-biggest state, Kano, after protests against the high cost of living were "hijacked by thugs" who engaged...
At least 3 killed in Nigeria at protests over high cost of living
At least three protesters were killed in Nigeria's Kaduna state on Thursday, Reuters reporters and eyewitnesses said, as demonstrators rallied across the West African...
Man sets girlfriend of “7 days” ablaze for rejecting his marriage proposal
A man, Abdullahi Idris, has been arraigned in a Kano State Sharia court for allegedly setting his girlfriend, Sa’adatu Ibrahim, ablaze for turning down his...
Protest: Fight in me died during EndSars – Burna Boy opens up
Afrobeat multi-award-winner Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has broken his silence over the nationwide hunger protest.Recall, Nigerians on Thursday hit the streets...
Protest in Nigeria turns violent as youths clash with Police in Abuja
A tense standoff between angry youths and Police officers has erupted at the Kurudu Axis in Abuja, with protesters blocking the road using burning...
Frustrated Nigerians vow ‘days of rage’ as hardships mount
“We are protesting because we are hungry,” Nigerian activist Banwo Olagokun tells the BBC.He is part of the Take It Back Movement, one of...
Legendary actress slumps and dies after performing at party
Legendary Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu, has tragically passed away at the age of 72.The music icon reportedly died on Tuesday night, July 30, at...
Nigerians queue for fuel as NNPC blames operational hitch
Fuel queues lengthened across major Nigerian cities on Monday after state oil company Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. faced problems supplying gasoline to local traders...
Nigeria on edge as nationwide youth protest looms
A national protest to demand good governance and a better standard of living led by civil society groups, trade unions and human rights activists...
Nigeria: 300-level student dies after morning shower
A 300-level Computer Science student of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, Naja’atu Salisu, died on Friday morning, July 26.Leadership reports that Naja’atu entered...
Fake lecturer nabbed for stealing phones of freshers
A man posing as a lecturer was apprehended for stealing phones from first-year students of the Federal College of Education (FCE) in Bichi, Nigeria.The...
Burna Boy makes history with 2 billion streams in the UK
Afrobeats superstar, Burna Boy has achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the first African artiste to surpass two billion streams in the United Kingdom.At his...
CCTV captures fake usher stealing member’s phone in church [Video]
A thief has been caught on CCTV stealing a new church member's phone at the RCCG Christ Ambassadors Youth Church, Nigeria.In the video, the...
I live in a rented house – Dangote
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has said the house he stays in whenever he is in the Federal Capital Territory is not his personal...
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...