I feel ashamed on behalf of men in 2026 - BBNaija star, Uriel reacts after receiving bizarre DM from admirer Former Big Brother Naija housemate Uriel Oputa has expressed shock after sharing a strange direct message she received from a male admirer. The reality star posted a screenshot of the message, in which the admir…

FIFA respond to fears World Cup final could be in doubt due to wildfire smoke The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will go ahead as scheduled despite severe air pollution warnings affecting parts of New Jersey and New York.Health officials issued air quality alerts after smoke from ongoing wildfire…

Woman's post about her husband policing her weight just weeks after giving birth sparks backlash A woman's post about her husband has gone viral, with many expressing concern about her wellbeing. The woman narrated how her husband decided to marry her only after seeing photos of her mother and sisters and noticing that…

Mum arrested after 2-year-old boy fatally shot himself after finding gun in sofa A two-year-old boy has died after accidentally shooting himself with a firearm he reportedly found hidden between the cushions of a couch at a home in Highland, Southern California.According to the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department, the …

Mob k!lling: Four arrested as police exhume body of 21-year-old man lynched over alleged theft of chickens and eggs in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the brutal mob k!lling of a 21-year-old man, Emmanuel Effiong. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Timfon Jo…

Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah reaches agreement to join Turkish club Besiktas Mohamed Salah has reached a verbal agreement to join Turkish side BeÅŸiktaÅŸ following his departure from Liverpool. The Egyptian legend is expected to sign a one-year contract, with an option for a further year, with the Turkish club shortl…

Woman gives public warning to her husband of the consequences he will face if she brings him over to Canada and he betrays her A married woman who lives in Canada has given her husband the conditions he would have to meet before she helps him relocate from Nigeria to Canada. She also warned of what would happen if he b…

…financial network. The Met said detectives found that the suspects funded lavish lifestyles with the proceeds of the fraud, purchasing luxury cars, designer clothing and Rolex watches, while also taking expensive holidays despite one of them declaring an annual income of just £444. “This was a highly complex investigat…

DJ Spinall stopped his live set at a New Jersey festival to publicly celebrate Wizkid's birthday in front of a massive crowdThe Nigerian DJ counted down before leading the audience in a birthday song for the Afrobeats star, who was not at the eventA video of the heartwarming moment went viral, with fans calling Wizkid'…

…asked to pay $10,000 for a BET Awards nomination.Brymo dismissed Burna Boy’s 2023 freestyle diss, insisting he would never mention the Grammy winner in his songs and questioning his performance and songwriting abilities.The feud, which began in 2023 when Brymo labelled Burna Boy unoriginal, has reignited with Brymo’s l…

Popular Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has denied reports claiming he lost $4 million in an alleged Lagos property scam, describing the story as false. The rumours gained traction after a viral report alleged that the singer broke down in tears during an Instagram Live session over a fraudulent property deal. However, t…

…Mobilises Support for NDC Ahead of 2027 Polls By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Ebonyi Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general election, Prof. Ben Ifeanyi Odoh, has described the party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, as a leader with the capacity and integr…

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged newly awarded holders of Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPLs) to fast-track the development of their assets to support the Federal Government’s target of increasing crude oil production to two million barrels per day by 202…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja A fresh controversy has erupted over the recently passed State Police Bill after Prince Nweze Onu, Deputy National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), warned that the proposed security reform could be turned into a dangerous political weapon by state governments ahead of the…

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has reaffirmed the Corporation’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to protect railway infrastructure across the country. Opeifa made the pledge on Fr…

France coach, Didier Deschamps, rejected a request from his players for a night out before their 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place final with England on Saturday. According to L'Equipe, France players wanted a free evening 'as an opportunity to clear their heads' after their 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final earlier …

The Head of the Taraba State Civil Service, Dr Hamidu Ahmed Kara, has urged all casual workers across the state to apply for the ongoing recruitment exercise being conducted by the Taraba State Civil Service Commission (CSC). The appeal comes after Governor Agbu Kefas approved the recruitment of 1,800 qualified applica…

Following a heavy downpour accompanied by a windstorm that swept through several communities, three people have reportedly been confirmed dead, while houses and property worth millions of naira were destroyed in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State. The disaster, which occurred overnight, affected Tsohon Nguru (Ol…

A one-storey building under construction has collapsed on Finbars Road, Umuahia, causing panic in the area. The building collapsed in the early hours of Friday following a torrential downpour, though no lives were lost. The incident occurred about two months after officials of the Umuahia Capital Development Authority …

The planned pre-2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, international friendly between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Ghana’s Black Queens has been called off. According to information available on the Super Falcons’ official X account, the game was called off due to unforeseen circumstances. The match had earlier bee…

GistReel A lady has gone viral on social media after sharing how she believes she unintentionally ruined her first date of the year by accurately guessing a man’s birthday during their conversation. According to her, she had decided to give dating another chance after spending weeks feeling lonely while grieving the lo…

Kachi Ohiaeri, a Nigerian author, has announced on Facebook that she stopped watching New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD) after a conversation with her motherHer mother posed a pointed question about the nature of the popular early morning prayer programme that gave Ohiaeri pauseThe author's post spar…

Former Argentina teammate Pablo Zabaleta identified the quality that sets Lionel Messi apart from every other playerZabaleta, who played alongside Messi for a decade in the national team, made the remarks in a statement to FIFAMessi, 39, has guided Argentina to a second straight World Cup final and could win a record-e…

…champions of Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium.The American-style hardware will be handed over in a ceremony attended by US President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to present the World Cup trophy itself. While winners' rings are a time-honoured tradition in American sports, most famously aw…

Davido, IK Ogbonna, others, present as Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro throw their son, Jayden, a party as he turns 10 (photos/video) Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro and music executive Ubi Franklin put co-parenting on proud display as they teamed up to celebrate their son, Jayden, who clocked the milestone age of 10. The…