Senate confirms Joseph Tegbe as power minister, promises electricity reforms

Joseph Tegbe

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Joseph Tegbe as Nigeria’s new Minister of Power after he successfully scaled through screening during plenary. His confirmation came after lawmakers deliberated extensively on his nomination and the state of the country’s struggling electricity sector. During the session, senators expressed concern over Nigeria’s persistent electricity challenges despite the country’s installed […]

Akpabio, Oshiomhole clash in Senate as leadership rules spark heated plenary dispute

Akpabio and Oshiomhole

A tense moment unfolded in the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday when Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole engaged in a heated confrontation following a recent amendment to the chamber’s standing rules restricting eligibility for leadership positions. The disagreement erupted during plenary shortly after Akpabio began the reading of the votes and proceedings of […]

Davido apologises for missing Lagos show over aviation fuel shortage

Davido

Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Davido has apologised to his fans after failing to appear at a scheduled performance in Lagos, attributing his absence to difficulties in securing aviation fuel. The development disrupted what was expected to be a major outing for fans who had gathered for the event. The music star had been billed to headline […]

Constant media attention, photographing reason I stopped attending church —Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele

Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has disclosed that she no longer attends church services physically, explaining that excessive media attention and constant photography during worship sessions have made it difficult for her to fully concentrate. She noted that she now prefers to join church services online to maintain her focus and privacy. The […]

2027 elections: Peter Obi, Kwankwaso poised to exit ADC for NDC

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso

Fresh political realignments may reshape Nigeria’s opposition landscape as former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso are set to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), amid growing internal crises within the ADC. The anticipated defection, expected to be formalised as early as Monday, follows weeks of uncertainty within […]

Tinubu declares insecurity, poverty national emergencies on May Day

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has declared insecurity and poverty as national emergencies, warning that both challenges pose serious threats to Nigeria’s workforce, productivity, and overall economic stability. The declaration was made on Thursday as the country joined the rest of the world to commemorate Workers’ Day, highlighting the urgency of addressing the nation’s socio-economic pressures. The […]

Nollywood couple Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe welcome triplet boys

Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe

Nollywood actors Lateef Adedimeji and Bimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo Bimpe, have announced the arrival of their triplet boys, sharing the joyful news with fans in a surprise Instagram video captioned “We’ve been keeping a secret.” The revelation set social media abuzz, as the couple confirmed they have welcomed three sons, marking a major […]

Cubana Chief Priest declares intention to contest House of Reps seat in Imo under APC

Cubana Chief Priest

Celebrity barman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has officially announced his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives during the 2027 general elections. He revealed that he will be running under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC), throwing his hat into the political ring […]

Tinubu picks APC nomination form, signals 2027 re-election bid

President Bola Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally taken a major step toward seeking a second term, with the collection of his expression of interest and nomination forms for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. The development unfolded on the first day of the party’s sale of forms in Abuja, drawing […]

Davido wins Best International Act at 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards

Davido

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has secured the Best International Act award at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards, outperforming notable global contenders including Gunna, Rema, and Tyla. The prestigious event took place on April 25 at the Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.C., drawing attention from fans and industry stakeholders worldwide. The announcement of Davido’s victory was […]