Ondo government bans cash payments in schools The Ondo State Government has banned cash payments in public schools as part of measures to curb alleged extortion and unauthorised levies imposed on pupils and students by school authorities.The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, a…

P0rn star Christian Styles' death under police investigation The death of p0rn star Christian Styles is under police investigation after his family contacted authorities to report a non-responsive adult male at his Michigan home, according to police. Canton Township Police Chief Joseph Bialy told TMZ that officers resp…

May I not fall into the category of people visiting the holy land yet planning to fornicate there - Nigerian Muslim woman writes A Nigerian Muslim woman, Hussaina Sufyan Ahmed, has claimed that some Muslims go to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage with plans to fornicate there. She stated this in a Facebook post on Tuesday, A…

Lawyers for former BBNaija star Bella fire back at defamation suit filed by ex-boyfriend Sheggz amid ongoing feud Lawyers representing former BBNaija housemate Bella Okagbue have rejected the defamation claims made against her by her ex-boyfriend, Segun "Sheggz" Olusemo, as the feud between the former couple continues.…

"A man upgrading my ticket to business or first class is the bare minimum; booking out a restaurant for my birthday is normal" - Content creator Caramel Plug Content creator Caramel Plug has shared her views on the kind of gestures she considers normal in a relationship, saying some luxury experiences do not necessaril…

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Former Osun State Governor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, has condemned the violence in Ikire, headquarters of Irewole Local Government Area, which reportedly claimed two lives. Oyetola called on the police and other security agencies to identify and arrest those res…

National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has appealed to political actors to ensure that the 2027 general elections are conducted in an atmosphere of peace, tolerance and mutual respect. Mark made the appeal when he felicitated with Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on this …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening and transforming the Federal Civil Service into a modern, professional, efficient, and results-oriented institution capable of delivering better services to Nigerians. The President stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the present…

Islamic preacher Sheikh Al-Fulani publicly called out DJ Chicken for making offensive remarks about the late actor Taiwo Hassan OgogoDJ Chicken had claimed he never earned anything from Ogogo and later blamed his comments on alcohol influenceSheikh Al-Fulani reminded the content creator of his previous arrest over thre…

The political crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State has taken a new turn after Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s Aide-de-Camp (ADC) and Chief Security Officer (CSO) were invited to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The development has raised fresh concerns about the growing rivalry between groups…

Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Aloy Ejimakor, on Tuesday said President Bola Tinubu’s records relating to alleged drug trafficking in the United States, US, would be disclosed, but some important aspects would be redacted. Ejimakor explained that only details with littl…

Four arrested for allegedly vandalising classroom and selling materials in Kano The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has arrested four people for allegedly demolishing a classroom at Unguwa Uku Primary School in Tarauni Local Government Area of the state. The chairman of the commissio…

K!ller Robots could target humans - UN and Red Cross warn The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have warned that the rapid development of the autonomous weapons is bringing the world closer to a point where machines could independently select and attack human targets. Both organisat…

Police arrest fake medical doctor in Niger State The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly impersonating a medial doctor in Kotangora. The spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun disclosed this in a statement on August 25, 2026. According to the PPRO, the suspect identified as A…

Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein s3xually abuse teenage girls A U.S. judge rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to throw out her conviction and 20-year prison sentence for helping the late financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls. In a decision made publ…

"I truly believe there is more to this situation. He is a man with a good heart" - Influencer Papaya Ex reacts to Poco Lee's prosecution in the UK Media personality Papaya Ex has spoken out in support of Nigerian dancer Poco Lee amid his ongoing prosecution in the United Kingdom. Reacting to the situation, she describe…

Kano man opens fire at neighbour's wedding ceremony over loud music, k!lls one guest and injures four others A 34-year-old man, Rabiu Mukthar, allegedly opened fire at the wedding ceremony of his neighbor in Kano State, k!lling one person and leaving four others injured. The incident occurred at Tudun Yola Quarters of …

The simmering crisis over the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State has taken a new twist as the party’s national secretariat petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, seeking the arrest of one of its chieftains in Ogun State, Mr Abayomi Hunye. In the petition date…

Snaresbrook Crown Court confirmed Nigerian dancer Poco Lee is listed for plea and trial preparation on September 15, 2026Community leader Benjamin Kuti explained that Poco Lee is currently on remand in a UK prison ahead of the court dateThe court's Admin Team Lead James Baker confirmed the hearing is open to the public…

President Bola Tinubu directed the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, DSS, and other agencies to launch an immediate rescue operation for victims abducted in Niger StateTinubu said he is outraged by the mass abduction and killing of innocent citizens, describing the attackers as enemies of peace and humanityThe presid…

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Felix Morka, on Tuesday accused the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso of grandstanding. Morka …

Former Gombe State Governor and Senator representing Gombe Central, Mohammed Danjuma Goje, has said he voluntarily decided to step aside from the 2027 election. He dismissed claims that Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya forced him out of politics. Goje made the clarification in an interview with BBC Hausa on Tuesday, foll…

Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, intervened on Tuesday to prevent police officers from arresting Abdulazeez Adegbola, better known as Tani Olohun, an advocate of Isese, the indigenous Yoruba faith, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Videos circulating online and posted on Tani Olohun’s Faceb…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Cross River State, Arthur-Javis Archibong, has accepted Governor Bassey Otu’s challenge to a public debate. Archibong said he was ready to engage Otu in an open debate at any time and venue chosen by the governor, provided Otu w…

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has called on the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, and the Minister of State for Defence, Senator Bello Mohammed Matawalle, to withdraw immediately from the campaign council of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and concentrate on tackling the country’s wo…