Davido pledges N15 million to loyal fan after viral social media exchange
Afrobeats superstar Davido has pledged N15 million to a devoted fan identified as Abazz after the fan publicly declared that his admiration for the singer was worth more to him than any amount of money. The exchange began last Saturday after a social media user suggested that Abazz had consistently shown unwavering support for Davido […]
Peller pays Jarvis’ bride price in Edo
Popular Nigerian content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has officially paid the bride price of his fiancée and fellow content creator, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis, in Edo State, marking a significant milestone in their highly publicised relationship. Videos and photographs circulating online showed Peller’s visit to Jarvis’ hometown in Edo […]
2026 World Cup: Tunisia, Haiti, Türkiye become first teams eliminated after two matches
Tunisia, Haiti and Türkiye have become the first countries to be eliminated from the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering defeats that ended their hopes of progressing beyond the group stage. Tunisia’s exit was confirmed on Sunday following a crushing 4-0 loss to Japan at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico. The defeat left the […]
Ekiti guber poll: Biodun Oyebanji sweeps all LGAs, declared winner
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election. The incumbent Governor Oyebanji secured a re-election victory after polling 319,224 votes across the state’s 16 local government areas. The result, announced in the early hours of Sunday at the […]
I would have been unemployed, living with my mum, if music didn’t work out —Ayra Starr
Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has revealed that she believes she would have been unemployed and still living with her mother if her music career had not become successful. The award-winning singer disclosed this during an interview with EE72, where she spoke about her rise in the entertainment industry, her personal growth, and the realities […]
Tinubu hails FCT minister, says ‘You have not disappointed me’
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for what he described as his outstanding performance in accelerating infrastructure development across Abuja, saying the minister has fully justified the confidence reposed in him since his appointment. The president gave the commendation on Friday during the inauguration of Collector Road […]
Davido, Dauda Rarara clash over insecurity as singer defends World Cup protest for abducted Nigerian pupils
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has defended his decision to spotlight Nigeria’s insecurity crisis on a global stage, insisting that Nigerians must not remain silent about worsening violence and abductions, following criticism from prominent Hausa musician Dauda Rarara over his appearance at a FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles, […]
JAMB confirms release of 2026 UTME original results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can begin printing their original result slips from Wednesday. The examination body disclosed that the original result slip contains several security features and personal details intended to strengthen its credibility and acceptance during admission […]
Baba Ijesha welcomes baby boy months after release from prison
Actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has announced the birth of his son, months after regaining freedom following a high-profile legal battle that kept him away from the public for several years. The Nollywood actor shared the news on Instagram on Monday, posting maternity photographs featuring himself and his wife, popularly known as […]
Court orders INEC to deregister ADC, Accord, other political parties ahead of 2027 elections
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties, a decision that could significantly alter Nigeria’s opposition landscape less than a year before the next presidential election. The ruling, delivered by Justice Peter Lifu on Monday, directed INEC to remove the African Democratic Congress (ADC), […]