Oyo govt distributes free tickets for Davido’s ‘5ive’ tour in Ibadan tomorrow
Oyo State government has approved the distribution of thousands of free tickets to young residents of the state for the upcoming home‑leg concert of Davido’s ‘5ive’ Tour in Ibadan this Sunday. The show is organised in partnership with Davido and the Youth Development Agency, with reports indicating more than 20,000 fans are expected to attend. […]
Nigeria demands apology from US after President Trump’s military threat
Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has strongly criticised United States President Donald Trump for threatening military action against Nigeria, calling on him to retract his statements and formally apologise. The Deputy Senate President said this amid rising tensions surrounding claims of religious persecution and concerns over Nigeria’s national sovereignty. In a video that rapidly […]
Ruth Kadiri opens up on fame, privacy, and career pressures
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Ruth Kadiri, has said that she prioritises her personal happiness and fulfilment over fame, insisting she will not compromise her sense of self for public approval. Speaking on the Jay On Air podcast, she stated, “The last thing I want to do as a person is to lose myself in the […]
Court fixes date for judgment in Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled November 20 for the delivery of judgment in the terrorism case against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The decision came after Kanu did not present his defence within the six days granted by the court. Justice James Omotosho emphasised that Kanu […]
‘Worst form of injustice is pretended justice,’ Mercy Johnson reacts as Ned Nwoko allegedly arrests Regina Daniels’ brother
Popular Nollywood star, Mercy Johnson, has reacted to the alleged arrest and detention of Sammy West, elder brother to actress Regina Daniels, said to have been allegedly ordered by her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. Reports indicate that Sammy West was picked up in Lagos on Sunday, barely a week after Regina accused her husband […]
Contractors block National Assembly gates over unpaid debts
Tension gripped the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Wednesday as a group of contractors barricaded both the main entrance and exit gates of the legislature, protesting the Federal Government’s failure to settle outstanding payments for completed projects. The protest, which paralysed movement within the Three Arms Zone, caused hours of gridlock and left lawmakers, […]
Davido’s brother Ayoola Adeleke weds Jessica Williams in Lagos traditional ceremony
Nicholas Ayoola Adeleke, the eldest sibling of Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has officially wedded his fiancée, Jessica Williams, in a traditional Yoruba wedding ceremony held on Tuesday at the Monarch Event Centre in Lekki, Lagos. The wedding drew numerous high-profile guests, including business tycoons, political leaders, and cultural figures. Prominent attendees […]
Tinubu mourns former Chief of Staff, General Adangba
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of Major General Abdullahi Mohammed Adangba (rtd.), who served as Chief of Staff to former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. The late General Mohammed, a native of Ilorin, Kwara State, passed away at approximately 1 a.m. on Wednesday in Abuja at the age […]
‘I feel like I’m losing my mind,’ Regina Daniels accuses Ned Nwoko of ordering arrest of her siblings
The ongoing marital conflict between Nollywood star Regina Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, has taken a more dramatic turn after the actress accused the lawmaker of orchestrating the arrest of her siblings. This latest episode marks a new height in a series of tensions and public exchanges that have kept the couple in […]
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 […]