A beneficiary of a scholarship awarded by former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, in 2017, Nengi Donald Jaja, has emerged as the overall Best Graduating Student of the College of Law at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, winning 12 awards. Jaja disclosed this in a post shared on X on Saturday, reflecting on how the…
The CDC has signed an order requiring every passenger on an international flight to the US to complete a health declarationTravellers from countries including Nigeria, the UK, Canada and France are all affected, even without any DRC travel historyAirlines face strict obligations under the new rules, including a require…
Solar panels, inverters and lithium batteries are emerging as popular wedding gifts as Nigerian couples seek reliable electricityRising petrol prices, power cuts and cheaper solar technology are driving demand for alternatives to generatorsSolar products now compete with household appliances at Alaba Market, but buyers…
A male guest at Zlatan Ibile's traditional wedding singled out Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo for a striking cash gestureVideo of the moment circulated widely on X, with viewers buzzing over the identity of the generous strangerThe clip has ignited a wave of reactions online, with some questioning what prompted such lavis…
Gospel singer Tope Alabi has sent a cease-and-desist letter to a Canada-based pastor over posts linking her to a colleague's deathThe pastor published multiple Facebook posts between October 20 and 24, making serious criminal accusations against the singerTope Alabi's lawyers warned that residing outside Nigeria would …
The United States maintains full entry bans on nationals from four West African countries as of 2026Seven additional West African nations face partial visa restrictions, including Nigeria, Senegal and Côte d'IvoireTravellers from fully banned countries cannot secure US visas, while those under partial restrictions face…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike took aim at Peter Obi's public image and governance record at a Rivers State town hallWike made explosive allegations about billions of naira and millions of dollars spent under a previous Rivers State administrationThe minister also revealed the Rainbow Coalition's plans ahead of the 2027 elec…
Pastor Adeboye and his wife made a special trip to Baltimore, Maryland, for a family celebrationThe RCCG General Overseer's only daughter handed over her daughter in a high-profile ceremonyTop RCCG leaders and guests who flew in from Nigeria were among those who witnessed the occasionPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with ou…
President Tinubu has sent condolences following the death of a prominent Christian women's leader in Plateau StateMama Salamatu Elisha Bogoro, mother of a former TETFund boss, passed away after a prolonged illnessThe deceased held the title of Uwar Zummunta within COCIN's Women Fellowship in Shendam LGAPAY ATTENTION: M…
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala shared a video call with Blessing CEO on Instagram, showing the influencer speaking from a vehicleBlessing CEO had been held at Kirikiri Medium Security Prison in Lagos since June 2026, facing three EFCC casesNigerians flooded the comments with mixed reactions, from warm welcomes to pointe…
Brent crude surged to $115.18 per barrel amid Middle East tensions and fears of supply disruptionsRising crude and replacement costs could push Dangote Refinery and depot owners to raise petrol prices from ₦1,350 per litreAnother increase could drive up transport, food distribution and business costs for NigeriansPAY A…
Ifeoluwa Osadumi graduated with a Second Class Upper from Redeemer's University at an age when many are still awaiting JAMB resultsThroughout her academic journey, she was consistently the youngest and smallest student in her class, often hiding her age from peersHer father's reaction to the announcement quickly drew a…
Francis Olusegun graduated from the University of Ilorin with a flawless 5.00 CGPA across four academic sessionsThe mathematics graduate's parents have no formal education, yet he became the first in his family to earn a first-class degreeOlusegun faced a broken phone and financial hardship during his studies but refus…
A building of more than ten floors came down on Friday afternoon in one of Nairobi's busiest commercial districtsWitnesses described screaming and chaos at the scene as the collapse occurred during Friday prayer hoursNairobi's governor has raised serious concerns about the regulatory failures that allowed the incident …
A Labour Party lawmaker has publicly turned on an opposition senator over statements about Nigeria's new tax lawsThe dispute centres on whether the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 contains a fuel tax and a flat levy on all earningsAgbese is demanding the senator produce the specific legal text backing her claims or issue a public…
Armed men stormed a residential street in Dekina LGA at night, targeting a prominent APC youth figure and his wifeA community leader revealed that kidnappers have shifted from roads to homes and farms after security pressure mountedThe abduction follows a string of similar incidents in Kogi State, including one that en…
Nigeria could record an additional 31,400 heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027 as an unusually strong El Niño weather pattern intensifies, a report by the Climate Impact Lab has warned. The projection places Nigeria among the countries expected to suffer the highest number of additional heat-rel…
The naira appreciated by 32 kobo against the US dollar at the official market on Thursday, October 22, 2026.The local currency weakened by N2 on the black market to N1,360/$1 and fell by N3 at GTBank’s forex desk.Interbank foreign exchange turnover rose by 148% to $316.545 million, according to data from the CBNPAY ATT…
Nigerian content creator Mrs GCFR shared a heartfelt anniversary message to her husband just weeks before her passingMrs GCFR had become a beloved social media figure, known for documenting her pregnancy journey and welcoming twinsHer family confirmed her death but urged the public to avoid speculation about the causeP…
A video of Bishop David Oyedepo addressing Covenant University students surfaced online, showing the cleric delivering a stern warningOyedepo cautioned students about pride, character, and their conduct, reminding them of the university's record of rusticationAlumni and fans flooded the comments with memories of their …
A social media tribute revealed that Nollywood actor Steven Echendu passed away, shocking fans and colleaguesEchendu's death came just hours after the industry also lost actor Francis Duru, deepening grief across NollywoodA fellow industry figure mourned Echendu alongside another media personality, Austinfair Nwaulu, w…
Hollywood veteran Tom Skerritt, known for his roles in Top Gun, Alien and Steel Magnolias, passed away on Wednesday of natural causesSkerritt built a six-decade career spanning iconic films and television, earning an Emmy Award for his role in the drama series Picket FencesBeyond acting, Skerritt co-founded TheFilmScho…
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has pledged that Nigerian troops who died during peacekeeping missions in Liberia and Sierra Leone under the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group will not be forgotten. Musa gave the assurance when he received a delegation of ECOMOG veterans,…
American rapper Ace Nh asked a judge to sentence him to death over the 2023 killing of his pregnant girlfriendIn a handwritten letter filed on October 12, 2026, the 25-year-old urged his lawyers to respect his wishes and avoid challenging the jury’s recommendationSims was five months pregnant when she was shot dead in …
A video of Nollywood veterans Francis Duru and Kanayo O. Kanayo sharing a meal resurfaced after news of Duru's passing brokeKanayo posted a tribute on Instagram and TikTok on October 23, 2026, honouring his late colleague's legacyDuru's death came just two years after he lost his son in 2024, with fans pouring out hear…