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 […]
Nathaniel Bassey warns married men, young women against extramarital affairs
Gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has cautioned married men engaging in extramarital relationships and young women who engage in such affairs, warning that the actions could result in grave consequences, including public humiliation. The warning was issued in a video that has gained widespread attention online, where Bassey spoke to a congregation during a […]
CAN condemns police remarks over Kaduna worshippers’ abduction
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has faulted the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies over what it described as insensitive and inadequate public communication following the abduction of worshippers in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja and signed by its president, […]
Portable released on bail after week in prison
Nigerian singer Portable has regained his freedom after spending a week in detention, following his arrest over alleged assault and theft. He was released on Monday after fulfilling all bail conditions set by the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State. The singer, known for his hit song “Zazu,” faced accusations of assaulting his baby […]
DSS arrests former AGF Malami immediately after Kuje release
The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), into custody on Monday, shortly after he was released from the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja. The arrest reportedly relates to new allegations of terrorism financing. According to sources within the DSS, operatives picked Malami […]
Hilda Baci becomes three-time Guinness World Record holder
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially joined the elite ranks of three-time Guinness World Record holders. Her latest accolade follows confirmation that her September 2025 jollof rice cook not only set the record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice but also claimed the title for the largest serving of rice overall. Baci […]
Davido denies alleged daughter’s DNA test request amid paternity dispute
Afrobeat star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has publicly dismissed claims made by 12-year-old Mitchelle Anuoluwapo Adeleke, who alleges he is her father and recently requested a DNA test to confirm her paternity. The long-running dispute resurfaced on Thursday after the young girl directly appealed to the singer via Instagram. Anuoluwapo shared that she […]
Atiku says son’s defection to APC is personal choice, not cause for alarm
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has explained that his son, Abba Abubakar’s decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) was entirely personal and should not raise concerns about family or political loyalty. Atiku stressed that the political choices of family members are a normal part of democratic life. […]
Davido reacts after losing N495 million following Super Eagles’ AFCON Defeat
Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has spoken out after losing $348,000 (roughly N495 million) following the Super Eagles’ 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final defeat to Morocco on Wednesday, January 14. The high-stakes match ended 0–0 after 120 minutes, forcing a dramatic penalty shootout in which Morocco prevailed 4–2. The […]