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 […]
Mass defections hit PDP as Enugu lawmakers, Plateau rep move to APC
The internal turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Thursday as all members of the Enugu State caucus in the House of Representatives, joined by a Labour Party lawmaker from Plateau State, decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers, Nnolim John Nnaji (Nkanu East/Nkanu West), Anayo Onwuegbu (Aninri/Awgu/Oji River), Martins […]
Revocation of my US visa won’t deter me —Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has disclosed that the United States government has revoked his B1/B2 visa. He described this as an “unexplained witch-hunt,” which he believes may be connected to his long-standing criticism of US President Donald Trump. At a press briefing titled ‘Unending saga: Idi Amin in whiteface!’ held at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, […]
BBNaija: Faith Adewale gets Innoson car despite disqualification
Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 contestant, Faith Adewale, has taken delivery of his brand-new ₦38 million Innoson electric car, several weeks after being disqualified from the reality TV show. Faith, one of the season’s most talked-about housemates, had won the vehicle during a sponsored Innoson task before his exit on October 2, 2025, […]
Davido reveals why he chose Akwa Ibom as first stop for his 5ive Alive tour
Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has revealed that Akwa Ibom State’s top-tier infrastructure, peaceful atmosphere, and dedication to youth empowerment influenced his decision to make the state the first Nigerian destination for his 5ive Alive tour. During a pre-concert reception in Uyo, hosted by Governor Umo Eno and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, […]
WAEC denies subject restriction rumours, clarifies stance on 2026 WASSCE combinations
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has refuted claims that it released a directive restricting senior secondary students to certain subjects for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adeshina, dismissed the circulating reports as baseless and […]