Peller says he spent days without food, bathing in detention after Lagos arrest
Peller was arrested on Friday in the Lekki area of Lagos following a confrontation with police officers over a tinted vehicle that reportedly had no number plate.
Court awards Agunloye N10 million, rules EFCC defamed ex-power minister over alleged $6bn fraud
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to pay N10 million in damages to former Minister of Power, Dr Olu Agunloye, after ruling that the anti-graft agency defamed him through false publications on its official website and social media platforms. The […]
Portable regrets dropping out of Kwara Poly, vows to return
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has revealed that he plans to return to school and complete his tertiary education. The singer said abandoning his studies at Kwara State Polytechnic remains one of the biggest regrets of his life, adding that he is determined to earn his certificate in the future. Portable […]
APC under fire as opposition slams revised 2027 National Assembly candidates’ list
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has come under intense criticism following its decision to revise the list of candidates produced from its National Assembly primaries for the 2027 general elections. The changes, which followed recommendations from the party’s Primary Election Appeal Committee, have drawn sharp reactions from opposition parties, while the APC insists the review […]
Tinubu jokingly calls first lady ‘Iya Alakara’ amid debate over petty trader remarks
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday playfully referred to the first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as “Iya Alakara” during the Presidential Press Corps dinner at the State House in Abuja, drawing laughter from guests and reigniting attention on the recent public debate surrounding the first lady’s comments encouraging Nigerian women to embrace small-scale businesses. The light-hearted […]
Sowore vows to scrap JAMB, NYSC if elected Nigerian president
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has pledged to abolish the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in their current forms if elected President of Nigeria. Announcing the proposal in a post shared on his X account on Wednesday, Sowore said both institutions have outlived their […]
FG reforms NYSC, extends orientation camp to 6 weeks, scraps military drills
The Federal Government has approved a reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), extending the orientation camp programme from three weeks to six weeks while introducing significant changes aimed at transforming the scheme into a more skills-focused platform for youth development. The reforms also abolish military drills during orientation camps and replace the traditional […]
Nigerian woman attempts 144-hour Guinness World Record Bible reading marathon
A Nigerian woman, Habibat Salawudeen Ihiovi-Jack, is seeking to set a new Guinness World Record by completing a 144-hour non-stop Bible reading marathon in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The record attempt, tagged ‘144 Hours in the Word’, commenced on June 22 at Novotel in Port Harcourt, and is scheduled to conclude on July 2, subject […]
Charly Boy admits he was once a thief ahead of memoir release
Veteran Nigerian entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has revealed that he once engaged in theft and white-collar crime during his younger years in the United States, saying the experiences form part of the deeply personal story contained in his forthcoming memoir, ‘999’. The 76-year-old made the disclosure during an appearance […]
Mr Ibu’s family feud deepens as fresh allegations erupt over actor’s estate
Fresh controversy has erupted within the family of the late Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, following conflicting claims by his widow, StellaMaris Okafor, and some of the actor’s children over financial hardship, donated funds, and handling of properties left behind after his death. The latest dispute has sparked widespread reactions on […]