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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Popular gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu is dead

Gospel music fans were left in shock as popular singer Bunmi Akinnaanu, famously known as Omije Ojumi, passed away on January 12, 2026, at a Lagos hospital. The announcement was made on Instagram by her colleague, Ayo Melody, on behalf of the family. The post, signed by Olawale Akinnaanu, described her passing and paid tribute […]
Comedienne Princess publicly appeals to pastors for help in finding life partner

Nigerian comedienne Damilola Adekoya, widely known as Princess, has set social media abuzz after openly appealing to leading pastors to assist her in finding a husband, declaring that she is weary of being single and determined to get married in 2026. In a video that has since gone viral on Instagram, the comedian directly called […]
EFCC denies witch-hunt allegations in Malami money laundering case

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that it targets opposition figures, insisting that all investigations are conducted independently of political considerations. The EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said the agency’s prosecution of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, is based purely on evidence and not political affiliation. […]
Super Eagles soar into AFCON 2025 semi-finals with 2–0 win over Algeria

Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals following a 2–0 victory over Algeria at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams delivered the decisive blows in the second half, scoring in the 47th and 57th minutes respectively, as Nigeria outclassed the Desert […]
Court stops resident doctors’ strike scheduled for January 12

The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and its members from proceeding with the nationwide strike earlier scheduled to begin on January 12, 2026. Justice Emmanuel Subilim granted the interim order on Friday after hearing an ex parte motion filed by the Federal Government and the […]