A loved-up video of singer Lojay and Davido's cousin Folashade Adeleke grooving to his new song caught widespread attention onlineChioma Adeleke jumped into the comments, addressing Davido's cousin by her first name, which sparked debate among fansA netizen called out Chioma over her comment, saying she should show mor…

…of the Aloba family had already been invited by the new team and had commenced discussions with the officers handling the investigation.Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, aged 27.His death left many unanswered questions and prompted investigations by the police and other authorities.Now, with a fresh investigation unde…

…Licence from the federal government, clearing its path to operate nationwideThe indigenous telecom company, which traced its roots to a small business centre in 1998, went through years of setbacks before reviving its push for a full licenceTelecom and economic experts weighed in on what STN's entry could mean for comp…

Bimbo Ademoye and Timini Egbuson set the internet ablaze after sharing what appeared to be pre-wedding photos togetherThe Nollywood actress broke her silence on the viral images, revealing they were taken for an upcoming film projectThe movie, titled My 30th Wedding, is set to premiere on Ademoye's YouTube channel on T…

…them through tactical manoeuvres. According to the source, the military operation caused confusion among the terrorists, creating an opportunity for the troops to safely rescue the victims. The rescued victims, comprising a mother and her infant, as well as three other minors and young adults, were identified as being…

…AHMED TINUBU, GCFR As Nigeria marks 66 years of nationhood, attention turns to the housing, infrastructure, urban renewal and homeownership initiatives advanced across the country under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Since the beginning of the administration, development activity has extended…

Zimbabwean billionaire and businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, have been killed in a helicopter crash that claimed six lives. The helicopter crashed in the Marondera rural area, about 70km east of Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, on Wednesday evening. According to BBC, Zimbabwean police said the aircraft…

…his 66th Independence Day address to the nation, saying the hardship confronting many households predated his administration, but acknowledging the government’s responsibility to change the circumstances of vulnerable Nigerians. According to the president, who just returned to Nigeria on Wednesday after a working vacat…

…the country’s economic challenges through reforms, despite the hardship they initially caused. He likened the Nigerian economy before the reforms to a patient diagnosed with cancer, saying previous administrations had treated the symptoms rather than addressing the underlying problems. “By 2023, poverty was rising, and…

…Nigeria’s leaders chose morphine while praying for a miracle that never came. “They focused on symptoms while allowing the disease to take hold deep within the fabric of our society. We spent enormous sums sustaining inefficient arrangements that were never intended to last. We hid from difficult truths and passed the…

To Celebrate Inspiring business leaders of Excellence driving Nigeria’s Economic growth Chioma kachi Ewelike sat with the professional par excellence in person of Dr. Cherry Eromosele the Executive Vice President & Group Chief and Communications Officer of Interswitch to discuss business so far. 1. Tell us about what i…

…cancer. The reforms that followed were difficult. The side effects were real. Yet, we must never confuse the medicine with the disease,” he said. “Our reforms did not create the weaknesses in our economy. They confronted them.” The President also defended the continuation of the reforms despite calls from some quarters…

…Nentawe Yilwatda has said Nigeria is moving towards becoming a stronger and more prosperous nation despite the economic challenges facing citizens. Yilwatda stated this in an Independence Day message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, as Nigeria marked its 66th Independence…

…from N6.45tn, according to market data from AIICO Capital Limited. The surge has pushed excess liquidity to more than twice the N3.82tn recorded at the beginning of the year, reflecting the combined impact of OMO maturities and other inflows into the money market. The buildup occurred despite renewed efforts by the CBN…

…allegedly forged documents to convert her residential property in Ikorodu into an industrial factory and fraudulently secure a loan from the Bank of Industry. Braide, who appeared as a prosecution witness, gave evidence before Justice Hakeem Oshodi while being led in testimony by the prosecutor, Emmanuel Jackson. The d…

…due to a land dispute. Dangote made the allegation while speaking to the BBC’s Focus on Africa programme, amid protests by some residents over compensation for land acquired for the refinery project. The refinery is expected to have a processing capacity of 700,000 barrels per day when completed in 2030. Dangote disput…

…an eight-year-old pupil in the toilet of El-Bossaa Nursery and Primary School, Epe. Justice Rahman Oshodi, in a judgment delivered on Tuesday, found Isaac guilty of defiling the girl on March 10, 2022, holding that the prosecution had proved the offence beyond reasonable doubt. The court also ordered that Isaac’s name…

Disengaged members of staff of the Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency have approached the Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt for leave to appeal a decision of the National Industrial Court and to compel the Rivers State Government to pay their outstanding salaries. The workers, numbering about 100, said the…

…to the statement, the petition raised concerns about inconsistencies in the previous investigative process and called for a comprehensive forensic reconstruction of the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death. The lawyers said the petition was subsequently approved by the IGP and forwarded to the Lagos State Police Co…

…on duty but escaped to an unknown destination.” The source said the policewoman was rushed to the General Hospital, Ebute Metta, for treatment but reportedly died while awaiting treatment. “The victim was rushed to General Hospital, Ebute Metta, but later died while awaiting treatment. The corpse will be moved to a mor…

…country’s development by supporting efforts to build a peaceful, productive and prosperous nation. The Deputy Director, Communication and Media, Paul Odenyi, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday evening, conveying a message by the Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, ahead of the anniversary. Iss…

…surrounding the arrest and prosecution of five youths linked to the “Tinubu Must Go” campaign. The police said the five suspects were arrested over alleged public disturbance, thuggery and possession of suspected illicit drugs, while the ADC accused the command of giving a false account of the incident. The controversy…

By Kafayat Kokumo Stakeholders in the agric value chain have called for the industrialisation of Nigeria’s agricultural sector, saying it would create jobs, improve food security, increase exports and move the country from subsistence to commercial agriculture. They made the call at the two-day symposium and exhibition…

…press conference to mark the 2026 World Heart Day in Lagos, said heart-health education must begin in schools and extend to families to curb the rising burden of cardiovascular diseases.The day, commemorated on September 29, was themed “Healthy Hearts: From the Classroom to the Families” by the NHF, while the global ca…

…virtual event, themed “Sovereign Credit Rating: Africa’s Roadmap to Investment-Grade Status,” is scheduled for October 8, 2026. DataPro noted via its official X handle that Uzoka-Anite’s extensive background in public policy, economic management, trade, and fiscal administration positions her to address the structural…