Ogogo’s daughter didn’t welcome child, family says The family of late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has dismissed reports and a viral video claiming that his daughter, Shakirat (Kira)... Read More
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Meta to block teen app usage at night, impose 2-hour daily limit Facebook and Instagram owner Meta on Wednesday agreed to block teens from using its apps at night and to impose a default two-hour cap on... Read More
Troops rescue two kidnap victims in Plateau 2 min read By Golok Nanmwa JOS: Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have rescued two kidnap victims in separate operations in Bassa and Kanam Local Government Areas of... Read More
Yar’Adua Cancer Centre partners Innova to establish oncology hub in Abuja By Golok Nanmwa JOS: The International Cancer Centre Abuja, ICCA, founded by the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua’s widow, Hajiya Turai Yar’Adua, has entered into... Read More
Falana urges FG to enforce NHIA Act, ensure health cover for Nigerians —As stakeholders launch N1bn insurance trust fund for entertainers By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS: Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Mr Femi Falana,... Read More
Malami unveils DG, 600-member ADC campaign council in Kebbi …Calls for unity, reconciliation, discipline, issue-based campaign By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Wednesday... Read More
Poco Lee’s management breaks silence, denies drink-spiking claims The management of Nigerian dancer and singer Poco Lee has broken its silence on the sexual assault case involving the entertainer in the United Kingdom.... Read More
Trump orders flags to be flown at half-mast in honour of Dolly Parton US President Donald Trump has ordered American flags across the country to be flown at half-staff for one week following the death of country music... Read More
C’River 2027: PDP guber candidate accepts Otu’s debate challenge …Says poll not about money bags, but scorecard , performance By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River, Sir... Read More
Terrorists now use social media, remittance platforms to raise funds — Bukarti By Juliet Umeh Security analyst and lawyer, Dr Bulama Bukarti, has said that terrorist groups operating in Nigeria are exploiting social media, international remittance services... Read More
Maulud: Defence Minister urges prayers for peace ahead of 2027 polls Alhaji Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, has urged Muslims in Nigeria to use the Maulud period to pray for peace ahead of the... Read More
PANDEF chairman laments deplorable south-south roads By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Ambassador Godknows Igali, has decried the deteriorating condition of roads across... Read More
Videographer thanks Funke Akindele after sponsorship to London Film academy Videographer Jeffrey Oboh-Oshioke has thanked Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele for supporting his dream of studying filmmaking at the London Film Academy in the... Read More
Burna Boy, Wizkid, others nominated for 2026 Headies Awards Nigerian music stars Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Omah Lay, Tems, Ayra Starr and others have earned nominations for the 2026 Headies Awards. The nomination list... Read More
‘If you see me endorsing politician, I’m hustling for survival’ – Actress Ronke Oshodi By Caleb Ayemere Veteran Nollywood actress Ronke Oshodi Oke has sparked public discussion across social media following an admission regarding her potential involvement in political... Read More
Video: Support APC or leave Kuje – Council chairman Samuel Shekwolo warns residents Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Samuel Shekwolo, has warned residents opposed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to leave... Read More
HURIWA asks defence ministers to quit Tinubu campaign council, focus on insecurity The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has called on the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, and the Minister of State for Defence,... Read More
Distance learning now national necessity not alternative – Osinbajo Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria must embrace Open and Distance Learning (ODL) to meet the growing demand for university education. Osinbajo spoke on Tuesday... Read More
Tinubu orders security agencies to launch coordinated rescue operation after Niger mass abduction 2 min read By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has ordered the armed forces, the police, the department of state services, and all relevant security and... Read More
No part of Benue will be surrendered to herders – Alia Gov. Hyacinth Alia has declared that no part of the state will be surrendered to herders. Alia made the declaration on Monday while addressing stakeholders... Read More
Poco Lee gets 2026 Headies nomination 1 min read Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee, born Pascal Odinaka Iweh, has been nominated for the 2026 Headies Awards. Poco Lee, alongside Shoday and Rahman Jago,... Read More
BBNaija S11: 14 housemates face eviction, five safe (Full list) By Enitan Abdultawab Fourteen housemates are up for possible eviction this week on Big Brother Naija Season 11, while five others have secured immunity. The... Read More
Two elderly men arrested over alleged attempted rape of 12-yr-old By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar Cross River State Police Command has arrested two elderly men, aged 68 and 70, over the alleged attempted rape of a... Read More
Trump to double tariffs on Canadian autos as trade tensions escalate US President Donald Trump vowed Monday to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles beginning next year, as the historically friendly neighbors spiral into an escalating trade... Read More
‘Don’t be overwhelmed by Tinubu’s appointment’ – PDP tells Yari By Luminous Jannamike The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Monday, dismissed Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari’s projection that the All Progressives Congress, APC, will retain the presidency... Read More
