…their experiences with Thugs in Lagos Popular music video director TG Omori and social media doctor known as The Bearded Doctor have shared separate experiences involving alleged encounters with groups of thugs in Lagos. TG Omori recounted an incident in Ikoyi after he went out to film around 3am. According to him, a l…

"Tribalism is one of Nigeria's problems. Voting for someone solely because of their tribe doesn't exempt you from the consequences of that b@d choice" - Solomon Buchi Nigerian writer and social commentator Solomon Buchi has criticised tribalism in Nigeria, arguing that voters should not support political candidates sol…

"People who aren't financially stable should legally not be allowed to have children" - TikToker Shirin doubles down amid backlash Popular TikToker Shirin has defended her controversial comments about people living in financial hardship having children, after her earlier remarks sparked backlash online. Shirin had prev…

People run for their lives from shaking buildings after earthquake hits Colombia A strong earthquake has caused buildings to collapse after striking Colombia. Dramatic footage shows people running for their lives as a building collapses around them. The 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck close to the El Cairo region, acco…

…were arrested by the Benue State Civil Protection Guards, BSCPG. Comrade Mfa Igirgi Jnr, Media Aide to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security and Internal Affairs, Chief Dr. Joseph T. Har, who confirmed the incident in a statement said the woman was hospitalized following the assault. According to eyewitness a…

…Blessing Sunday tells trolls Actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has appealed to social media users to stop cyberbullying women over their ages, marriage and childbirth. In a recent Instagram post, the movie star urged trolls to show empathy, stating that critics often do not know the private battles these women are fightin…

…noting that the victory of the APC was a collective achievement. In a statement by his media aide, Patrick Ebojele, Okpebholo expressed appreciation to party members for their support and emphasised the importance of unity within the APC. He stressed that development and opportunities would continue to flow from the st…

…berated Tiktoker Peller's mum for insisting he gifts her partner money at his wedding Media personality Daddy Freeze has responded to an X user who criticized popular TikToker Peller for gifting bundles of dollar bills to his family during his Lagos wedding last weekend. During the wedding reception, Peller brought out…

…details about the identities of the victims and the exact cause of the crash were not immediately available. Ndagana urged motorists, particularly commercial drivers, to exercise greater caution when navigating sharp bends, especially during the rainy season when road conditions can become hazardous. He commended the F…

"I just added another wife; I have three already" - Groom at Kano mass wedding celebrates as 1,500 couples tie the knot A groom at the Kano State mass wedding reveals that he had added another wife to his family. Speaking during the mass wedding ceremony, the man said he already had three wives before adding another. "…

"Going forward, I won't be looking for trouble again - Singer 2Face Idibia says amidst marital crisis with wife Natasha Veteran singer 2Face Idibia (2Baba) has declared that he will no longer be "looking for trouble,"admitting that his recent experiences have given him more than he bargained for. The music icon made th…

"Nobody borrows money more than married women" - Actress Juliet Cassie advises husbands to take responsibility for their families Nollywood actress Juliet Cassie has advised married men to take greater responsibility for their wives and families. In a video shared online, the actress claimed that married women are ofte…

…with the family, but her condition deteriorated. She said the actress made a social media post titled “Ogo tuntun” (new glory), sent messages to several people and complained that she was uncomfortable. When her condition worsened, Pejuola said the family took her to the hospital. She said they were referred to the Ogu…

…offered Peter the money during his performance on Sunday night. A viral video on social media captured Soso in the crowd raising up his phone to show the offer to Peter who was performing on the stage. The text that was displayed on Soso’s phone reads, “500 Million Naira to fight your twin in a boxing match.” This is c…

…dancehall artist Cynthia Morgan entered the fray. The conflict intensified after social media commentator VeryDarkMan released a series of videos countering Peter's claims. According to the critic, although Peter had previously confided in him privately about the family dispute, he later noticed significant discrepanci…

…against patronising 'agberos' Lagos State Government has asked to celebrities, social media influencers and other members of the public to stop encouraging the activities of street urchins, better known as agberos.The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made took to X on Sunday, August…

Actress Anne Hathaway's look to the world premiere of The End of Oak Street sparks backlash Anne Hathaway attended the world premiere of The End of Oak Street in an ensemble that has got people talking. The premiere held at the Steven J. Ross Theater on August 09, 2026, in Burbank, California. She was there alongside h…

…to us, and we know how to stand firm on these things," Netanyahu said. There was no immediate response from the White House. In a statement published on Telegram later on Sunday, Hamas said it remained committed to fully implementing the plan.The Palestinian armed group called on mediators and guarantor countries to "a…

…reunite with my daughter," she said, breaking down in tears. She also appealed to social media users to share her video and help amplify her plea, saying she had contacted major news organisations but had yet to receive a response. "This is just a mother fighting for her daughter to live and survive," she added. Watch…

…Bruno will wear the number 39 shirt for the club and join up with his new teammates immediately. Arsenal fans will hope Guimarães will hit the ground running immediately upon his arrival at the Emirates. Read the Latest Sports News Today and Get Fresh updates as they drop via X and Instagram The post Arsenal confirms t…

…N57,000 per 50kg bag. The announcement, which came from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, immediately sparked excitement among both consumers and stakeholders who have battled sky-high food inflation for months. The price slash marks a bold intervention designed to ease the pressure on households ahead of the Christmas seas…

Media personality, Frank Edoho, rules out ever getting married or being in a relationship with any woman Media personality, Frank Edoho has ruled out the possibility of future marriages or romantic relationships, following the highly publicised collapse of his second marriage. Edoho made this disclosure on social media…

John Fashanu tenders apology to his daughter, Amal, weeks after calling her out online; vows to take legal action against his wife, Vivian Former professional footballer John Fashanu has tendered a public apology to his daughter, Amal, who he publicly called out in May this year. In a video he shared back then, Fashanu…

…marks an opportunity to begin rebuilding his life after the tragic loss of his immediate family. "Since the tragic incident, he hardly interacted with people. Today, he is gradually returning to normal life," said Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, commander-general of the Kano State Hisbah Board, which coordinated the cere…

…the cleric saying that Muslims outnumber Christians in Nigeria made the rounds on social media on Sunday August 9. The cleric who was speaking in Hausa at a religious gathering reportedly said Nigeria is a Muslim country and that people should accept the Muslim-Muslim ticket. Responding via his X handle this evening, F…