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Brave lady driving from London to Lagos involved in an accident

The audacious attempt by a Nigerian lady, Pelumi Nubi, to travel by road from London to Lagos has suffered some setbacks after an accident.This...

Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor passes on

Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died after a prolonged illness, at the age of 62.This was disclosed by a social commentator, Morris Monye,...

Davido settles breach of contract suit out of court

Nigerian musician, Davido and event organisers Brownhill Event have agreed to settle their breach of contract case out of court.The event organisers headed by...

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu bans foreign trips by government officials

Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu will introduce a three-month ban on ministers and other government officials from going on publicly funded foreign trips.Mr Tinubu's chief...

Mohbad’s autopsy results to be ready in four weeks, officials say

The Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, Richard Somiari, on Wednesday said that the result of an autopsy conducted on deceased singer...

Disturbing video of actor Amaechi Muonagor on sickbed breaks hearts

A recent video circulating online has sparked concern over the health of veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor.Muonagor was rumored to be battling kidney problems...

Terrorists kidnap 87 in Nigeria

Terrorists on Sunday night kidnapped 87 people after launching a fresh attack on the Kajuru-Station community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State,...

Housewife allegedly hired assassins to kill her husband

Police in Nigerian state, Kaduna has arrested a housewife who allegedly hired assassins to kill her husband over N400,000. According to security analyst and counter-insurgency...

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria passes on

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Rashid Bawa has passed on.He is said to have died in Nigeria on Thursday 14 March, 2024.The 83-year-old...

Islamic police in Kano arrest non-fasting Muslims during Ramadan

The Islamic police in Nigeria's northern state of Kano arrested 11 Muslims on Tuesday who were seen eating food during the Ramadan fast.Kano has...

Late singer Mohbad’s friend re-arrested

The Lagos State Police Command has revealed that Ibrahim Owodunni, aka Primeboy, was interrogated at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, on Tuesday,...

Rita Dominic talks about quitting acting to become a caregiver

Nigerian actress Rita Dominic, has revealed that she took a sabbatical from acting to become a caregiver in the early 2000s.According to her, she...

Anger as Nigerian airport is named after Tinubu

There has been criticism in Nigeria of a decision to rename an airport after President Bola Tinubu.The government in the state of Niger said...

Family breaks silence as father of late Access Bank CEO reportedly slumps at his funeral

The family of Herbert Wigwe, the late CEO of Access Bank Holdings, has denied reports that his father was rushed to the hospital during...

Fame is nice but you can’t be yourself – Rita Dominic

Nigerian actress Rita Dominic says that although fame has upsides that offer opportunities for creative growth, it comes with challenges.In an interview on JoyFM’s Personality...

More than 280 Nigerian pupils abducted

More than 280 Nigerian school pupils have been abducted in the north-western town of Kuriga, officials say.The pupils were in the assembly ground around...

A record $12.5 billion in online scams were reported to FBI last year

A record $12.5 billion in losses from online scams were reported to the FBI in 2023, fueled by a surge in cryptocurrency investment fraud,...

Mr Ibu – The man who made Africa laugh

Such was the comic genius of Nigerian actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, that he often didn't even need to open his...

Mahama officially informed about Access Bank CEO’s death [Photos]

A delegation from Access Bank Ghana PLC has visited former President John Mahama to officially inform about the untimely death of its CEO, Dr...

Mr. Ibu’s cause of death revealed

National President of the Actor Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas has confirmed the death of actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu.In...

Veteran actor Mr. Ibu passes on

Veteran Nigerian actor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu has passed on.The actor died in a hospital in Lagos state on Saturday,...

Jose Peseiro resigns as Nigeria head coach

José Peseiro, the head coach of the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, has left his role following the expiration of his contract with...

Burial date for Access bank CEO killed in plane crash announced

The family of the late Herbert Wigwe, the former group chief executive officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, has announced arrangements for his burial...

I was a thief – Popular musician opens up on past life

Popular Nigerian artiste, Bella Shmurda has left fans stunned with a candid confession about his past.In a brief documentary about his life, he admitted...

NLC protests: Why Nigeria’s economy is in such a mess

Nigeria is currently experiencing its worst economic crisis in a generation, leading to widespread hardship and anger.The trade union umbrella group, the Nigeria Labour...

Access Bank CEO’s death: US gives fresh update on why helicopter crashed

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) on Saturday, February 24 said it received the preliminary report from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)...

Man inflicts cutlass wounds on lady for failing to visit on Vals Day

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Amber Ubung, who allegedly inflicted machete wounds on his lover for failing to...

Alleged breach of contract: Court declines Davido’s application for stay of proceedings

A Delta State High Court has refused the application by Nigerian singer, Davido seeking a stay of proceedings in the two billion naira breach...

Masquerade declared wanted for punching man to death

Anambra state government has declared one Ifechukwu Nweke, wanted for killing a 71-year-old man, Shedrack Okoye, while masquerading.It was gathered that the 19-year-old suspect...

Wizkid splashes millions on Rolex watches for his team

Nigerian music sensation, Wizkid has sparked a buzz on social media with reports of his extravagant gesture towards his team.The acclaimed singer reportedly...

Lion kills zookeeper

A zookeeper at a Nigerian university has been killed by one of the lions he had been looking after for close to a decade....

Winners Chapel launches dating app for members

A new dating app has been launched for members of the Winners chapel across the globe. With thousands of members in different countries, the platform...

Nigeria’s President Tinubu gives son-in-law top appointment

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has appointed his son-in-law as the head of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), sparking concerns about nepotism.Oyetunde Oladimeji...

Nigerian ex-President’s signature forged to withdraw $6m, court hears

Nigeria is seeking Interpol's help to arrest three suspects who allegedly stole $6.2m (£4.9m) from the central bank, using the forged signature of then-President...

Buhari’s signature forged to withdraw $6m

Nigeria is seeking Interpol's help to arrest three suspects who allegedly stole $6.2m (£4.9m) from the central bank, using the forged signature of former...

Man nabbed for disguising as female to enter university hostel [Video]

In a bizarre turn of events, a man has been apprehended after attempting to gain unauthorized entry into the female hostel at the University...

Driver strips naked, sets police officer on fire in broad daylight

A commercial bus driver has set ablaze an official of the Edo State Traffic Management Agency (EDSTMA).The incident happened while the officer was taking...

How corruption fuels insecurity in Nigeria

Nigeria is a beautiful and diverse country with a rich history and traditions; however, some problems need to be addressed to make it an...

AFCON: Kizz Daniel rewards lucky fan with free trip to UK after Nigerian’s win

Afrobeat sensation, Kizz Daniel has fulfilled his promise to a dedicated fan following Nigeria's qualification for the AFCON 2023 finals.The Super Eagles of Nigeria...

AFCON: Nigerians politician, fan slump and die while watching match against SA

Two Nigerians have been reported dead after slumping while watching Nigeria’s Super Eagles clash with South Africa's Bafana Bafana in the ongoing AFCON tournament. A...