..Slams ADC, threatens legal action over Adamawa candidate substitution By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has criticised the presidential candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, while also faulting the…

Ne-Yo sued after his dog allegedly attacked delivery woman at his Atlanta-area home Singer Ne-Yo is facing a lawsuit after a woman who was delivering a package to his home allegedly suffered a dog bite. According to the lawsuit, Dominique Bridgett was attacked by the singer's dog while delivering a package to his Alpha…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a former Political Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, is having sleepless nights over fear of being rejected in a free and fair election. Baba-Ahmed noted that the APC has all the money and most of the politicians needed …

"The man you are marrying is a married man, my husband" - Nigerian woman calls out bride on her wedding day A Nigerian woman, Tina Iengem Tindi, has called out a bride on her wedding day, accusing her of marrying her husband. The bride, Aondo Kadoon Rita and her husband had their traditional wedding on Saturday, August…

I mistakenly followed another woman and my wife vowed not to forgive me - Nigerian man bemoans end of his marriage A Nigerian man, Ebikedoumene Bonny Jeff, has expressed grief and pain over the end of his marriage. He announced the end of their marriage in a Facebook post on Saturday, August 8, 2026, their 5th wedding …

Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has seized a container concealing parts of more than 140 pump-action rifles and cannabis-infused products worth N373.8 million at the Tincan Island port, Lagos. The Public Relations Officer of NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada made this disclosure in a statement on Sunday. Maiwada stated that the rif…

Prophet Itunu Onadeko, the fiancé of late Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, has alleged that the actress died at a police station in Ikorodu, Lagos State, contrary to widespread speculation that she died from complications arising from breast cancer. Onadeko stated this in an interview with the Celestial Reality Check…

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tsafe, have rescued 33 passengers abducted by terrorists while travelling through Magazu Village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Nigerian Army said the rescue operation was conducted at about 8:15 a.m. on Augus…

'Harry Potter' actress reveals life-changing amount of money she's made from 0nlyF@ns Jessie Cave, the actress best known for playing Lavender Brown in the final three "Harry Potter" films, has revealed that her 0nlyF@ns account has earned her more money in a year than her entire acting career. Cave, 39, made the revel…

Law School student allegedly commits su!cide at Lagos hostel A 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School has d!ed in a suspected su!cide incident at the school's hostel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, August 7, 2026, when the deceased, identified as Alayande Faith Ajo…

X announced it will stop accepting new applications for its Revenue Sharing programme from Friday, July 25, 2026The platform introduced the Original Content Rewards Programme, which pays creators based on qualified impressions from Premium usersExisting Revenue Sharing participants will receive three final payouts befo…

A lawyer, Damilare Adenola, has faulted the declaration by the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, that no presidential candidate should campaign in Osun State ahead of the 2027 general election except President Bola Tinubu. Adenola described the monarch's declaration as unconstitutional, arguing that the rights…

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, has told Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to prepare for defeat in Saturday’s governorship election, saying his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu would not save his administration. Oyetola spoke on Saturday while addressing All Progressives Congress stak…

Former NBA player Royce White plans to pursue female league WNBA as he claims to be transgender Former NBA player Royce White has announced that he is transgender and says he plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, making him the second former professional basketball player to announce plans to do so within a day.Whi…

A woman attending the ongoing Redeemed Christian Church of God convention at Redemption City, Ogun State, has shared how what she described as a joke during Pastor Enoch Adeboye's 83rd birthday celebration eventually became a testimony after she gave birth to triplets. The woman, who identified herself as a worshipper …

•Three states worst hit as non-state actors disrupt learning•Experts warn closures worsening out-of-school crisis, child labour, early marriage, radicalization By Nnamdi Ojiego, Musa Ubandawaki, Umar Yusuf, Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, Peter Duru, Ndahi Marama, Golok Nanmwa, Haruna Aliyu, Yauziyya Lawal & Maryam Usman At least…

FIFA, on Saturday night, released a statement, warning against any plot to remove Gianni Infantino as its president. Infantino has come under heavy pressure to resign, following his failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to investors. The world football governing has now claimed there is a “concerted and ongoin…

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Tears and anguish enveloped Efeyi community in Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, Benue State, on Saturday as residents conducted a mass burial for 16 persons allegedly killed by suspected armed herdsmen. The victims were reportedly killed when the attackers invaded the communi…

Senate Minority Leader and senator representing Benue South, Abba Moro, has described Idoma land as a "wounded traveller," urging sons and daughters of the Idoma Nation at home and in the diaspora to unite in addressing the security and developmental challenges confronting the region. Moro made the remarks on Saturday …

Nigeria would have been more developed if the British had stayed back for 10 to 15 more years - BBNaija star Kiddwaya BBNaija star, Kiddwaya, has sparked a debate online following his position of British colonization and its impact on Nigeria. In post shared on X, Kidd opined that Nigeria would have been a lot more dev…

UEFA confirms payout to former employee under FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid denials of sexual affair FIFA President Gianni Infantino is denying a report that inappropriate conduct was behind a six-figure "departure payment" made to a woman during his tenure as general secretary of the Union of European Football…

No fewer than 17 persons have died from diphtheria in Niger State in the last seven months, with 124 cases recorded in Bida, Suleja and Shiroro local government areas of the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Murtala Muhammad Bagana, who made this disclosure during a press conference in Minna, said a total of 103 p…

Bashir_GS made a promise to his younger brother at the start of 2026, tying a scholarship opportunity to his WAEC performanceThe younger brother sat for his 2026 WAEC examination and returned with excellent grades, holding his older brother to his wordBashir_GS took to X to share the update, admitting the pressure was …

By Enitan Abdultawab Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has linked the lack of electricity in rural communities to early bedtime and what he described as increased population growth. The former governor, after being inaugurated as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency governing board, and speaking in a…

Eyewitness alleges politician Natasha Osawaru stormed Abuja nightclub demanding to see husband Tuface as shocking videos emerge (video) People who claim they were at the 90s Lounge on Friday night, August 7, have shared accounts of what transpired at the club. Videos shared online show politician Natasha Osawaru, cover…