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 […]
Wizkid becomes first African artist to surpass 10 billion Spotify streams
Nigerian music star Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has set a new record in African music history after becoming the first artist from the continent to cross 10 billion total streams on Spotify. The milestone, confirmed in January 2026, places the Afrobeats heavyweight at the top of Africa’s most-streamed artists on the global […]
ADC slams FG over silence on US arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government over its continued silence following the arrest of Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, by the United States, describing Nigeria’s lack of response as embarrassing and unbefitting of its status as a leading African nation. The opposition party said the development, which has drawn global reactions, presents […]
Super Eagles cruise into AFCON quarter-finals with 4–0 rout of Mozambique
The Super Eagles of Nigeria booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarter-finals following a dominant 4–0 victory over Mozambique in their round of 16 clash on Monday at the Sports Complex Stadium in Fès, Morocco. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 20th minute, before Victor Osimhen doubled […]