Tinubu appoints five new permanent secretaries
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new permanent secretaries to fill vacant positions in the Federal Civil Service. The decision came after a process overseen by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF). The announcement was issued in Abuja on Monday by the Head of the […]
Omah Lay opens up about emotional state, says he is not ready to be a father
Afrobeats sensation Stanley Omah Didia, widely known by his stage name Omah Lay, has once again drawn public attention after posting a series of cryptic messages on Snapchat, reflecting on his personal journey, emotional state, and sense of inner peace. The “Understand” hitmaker disclosed that although he feels spiritually at ease, he is not yet […]
Tension as alleged Wike-backed faction takes over PDP headquarters amid leadership crisis
Tension flared at the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja on Monday as loyalists of the faction allegedly aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, besieged the party secretariat, calling for the immediate removal of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Ambassador Umar Damagum. Chanting solidarity […]
Being Nigerian comes naturally, feels like home, Simi says, as she laments Nigeria’s challenges
Afrobeats sensation Simisola Kosoko, better known as Simi, has voiced mixed feelings about Nigeria, expressing deep pride in her roots while wishing the nation provided better living conditions for its people. Speaking during a recent appearance on the 90s Baby Show, the award-winning singer highlighted what she sees as Nigerians’ most admirable trait, their unwavering […]
Resident doctors begin indefinite nationwide strike despite FG’s ₦11.9bn arrears release plan
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has begun an indefinite nationwide strike in response to the Federal Government’s persistent failure to honour long-standing agreements, despite numerous negotiations and the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum. In a statement released on Saturday, the association’s president, Dr Muhammad Suleiman, declared that the strike would be “total, comprehensive, […]
Peju Ogunmola returns to acting months after son’s death
Veteran Nollywood actress Peju Ogunmola has made a comeback to acting, months after the death of her only child, Ayomikun Ogunmola, marking the end of a difficult period that kept her away from the public eye. In a video shared on her official Instagram page on Friday, Ogunmola reflected on the tough months she had […]
FG rejects Trump’s claim of Christian genocide, says Nigeria committed to religious freedom
The United States President Donald Trump has classified Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over alleged widespread persecution and killings of Christians in the country. Announcing the decision on Friday through his Truth Social account, later reposted on the official White House X handle, Trump claimed that Christianity in Nigeria was under an […]
Adekunle Gold opens up on living with sickle cell disease, renews call for genotype awareness
Nigerian singer Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, has once again opened up about his lifelong struggle with sickle cell disease, using his story to promote greater public awareness and education about genotype testing in the country. In a recently circulated video interview on social media, the 38-year-old artist shared that he continues to […]
Fela Kuti only African artist greater than me —Burna Boy
Grammy award-winning Nigerian artist, Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, has sparked another round of debate in the music scene after claiming that Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is the only African musician greater than him. The singer made this remark during a recent livestream with Australian content creator Playboymax, where he was seen enthusiastically singing […]
I’ve quit smoking, fatherhood changed my life —Zlatan Ibile
Nigerian rapper Temidayo Omoniyi, popularly known as Zlatan Ibile, has revealed that he stopped smoking about four years ago, a major change in lifestyle for the artiste once known for his energetic stage presence and street-style persona. The revelation came during a recent chat with fans on Snapchat. When a follower asked if he still […]