Calvin Bassey’s father appeals for reunion after 18 years of estrangement
Kingsley Ughelumba, father of Super Eagles and Fulham defender, Calvin Bassey, has made another emotional appeal to reconnect with his son and other children after nearly 18 years apart. Speaking publicly, Ughelumba revealed he continues to hold on to hope for reconciliation and said he has been “dying in silence” throughout the years of estrangement. […]
Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s motion seeking prison transfer
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an ex-parte motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in which he sought a transfer from the Sokoto correctional facility. Justice James Kolawole Omotosho struck out the application after Kanu’s legal team from the Legal Aid Council withdrew, citing […]
Governor Soludo shuts Onitsha main market for one week over sit-at-home defiance
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has ordered the immediate closure of Onitsha Main Market for seven days after traders refused to resume business on Mondays, despite repeated government directives. The move follows the official abolition of the long-standing ‘sit-at-home’ practice, aimed at restoring normal economic activities across the state. The directive came after an […]
FG applauds Funke Akindele as ‘Behind the Scenes’ shatters box office records
The Federal Government has lauded Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, after her latest production, ‘Behind the Scenes’, achieved a historic milestone by grossing over ₦2.1 billion at the Nigerian box office. The film now holds the distinction of being the first Nollywood movie to surpass the ₦2 billion mark, reinforcing Akindele’s status as a […]
Tonto Dikeh, Olakunle Churchill end nearly Decade-long rift
Nollywood actress and politician Tonto Dikeh has confirmed that she has reconciled with her former husband and father of her child, Olakunle Churchill, effectively closing the chapter on nearly ten years of public hostility, legal battles, and strained relations between the ex-couple. The actress disclosed in an emotional Instagram post on Friday, revealing that the […]
SERAP sues Minister Adelabu, NBET over missing N128bn in power sector
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated legal action against Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) over the alleged mismanagement of N128 billion in public funds. The lawsuit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja last Friday, follows findings in the Auditor-General of the […]
Simi reveals illness and pregnancy delayed the release of ‘Where You Dey’ featuring Chike
Nigerian singer and songwriter Simisola Kosoko, widely known as Simi, has revealed that her health struggles and pregnancy were the main reasons the release of her collaboration with Chike, titled ‘Where You Dey’, was postponed. The track, which was initially teased last year, could not meet its intended launch schedule as Simi faced fatigue, nausea, […]
Nancy Isime says she’s ready for marriage, values kindness over wealth
Nollywood actress and media personality Nancy Isime has announced that she is ready to get married, emphasising that she values good character and genuine kindness in a partner more than wealth or social status. In a recent interview with broadcaster Morayo Afolabi-Brown, the 34-year-old actress stated that she would prefer to marry a kind-hearted man, […]
Makinde Reaffirms Loyalty to PDP After Meeting Tinubu
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has confirmed that he remains committed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dismissing speculation that he might join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) amid recent defections by some of his colleagues. The governor made this clear following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja […]
Tinubu approves posting of ambassador-designates to US, UK, France, Turkey
President Bola Tinubu has authorised the posting of four ambassador-designates to key foreign missions, marking the first deployments from the batch of diplomats confirmed by the Senate in December 2025. The approvals cover Nigeria’s missions in the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Turkey, according to a statement from the president’s Special Adviser on Information […]