NAPTIP seals high-profile maternity facility in Port Harcourt for alleged baby sale Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in collaboration with the Rivers State Ministry of Health, have sealed up a residential apartment suspected of being converted into an illegal mat…

Nigerian woman reveals she called off her engagement after fiance 'jokingly' said he was doing her a favour by marrying her A Nigerian woman, Anna Victoria James, has revealed that she called off her engagement after her ex-fiance 'jokingly' said he was doing her a favour by marrying her. She disclosed this on Wednesda…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has announced the arrest of a 20-year-old security guard in connection with an alleged burglary, housebreaking, and theft in Akure, the Ondo State capital. SC Daniel Aidamenbor, Public Relations Officer (PRO), NSCDC Ondo State Command, who said t…

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — A coalition of opposition political parties, ethnic youth organisations and civil society groups has commended the conduct of the recent Osun State governorship election, urging the Federal Government, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to sustain …

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Imo State has called for the prosecution of Orlu LGA Chairman, Chris Mbarie, over what it described as inciting remarks against opposition members in the state, alleging that APC ‘s act of intimidating opposition parties and the electorate will no longer be tolerated. The party, in…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has formally welcomed former ward leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) from Ijebu North, Ijebu East, Ijebu North-East and Odogbolu Local Government Areas of Ogun East Senatorial District into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Sp…

Former lawmaker, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, has sent an important message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the revival of the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries. In a statement on Wednesday, Murray-Bruce, also called Mr Common Sense, told Tinubu to appoint bold, competent and result-driven individuals to revi…

…at the Isese Day 2026 celebration in Lagos on Thursday, 20 August 2026, arriving in style.The popular actress was accompanied by Hon. Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to the Lagos state governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, as they made their way to the royal palace to participate in the annual celebration of Yoruba heri…

World record holder Tobi Amusan confirmed for $2.1m Athlos serie Nigerian world record holder, Tobi Amusan, has been confirmed to compete in the $2.1 million Athlos all-female track and field series in London and New York this year. Amusan, who holds the world record in the women's 100m hurdles, will compete in her spe…

…legal proceedings. He also speculated that Poco Lee may have allowed the celebrity lifestyle to influence his actions after gaining more exposure and meeting women in the UK. Speed Darlington further claimed that legal fees and other expenses could significantly affect the entertainer financially if the matter proceeds…

Teenager k!lled 'for his testicles' by gang who 'wanted to sell them for £100,000' A gang murd£red a teenager and removed his testicles because they thought they were worth £100,000, police have said. The gang was said to have been motivated by a social media video promoting a false claim about the value of human testi…

Gospel artiste, Asu Ekiye, ends marriage of 28 years Gospel artiste, Asu Ekiye, and his wife, Kunemofa, have ended their 28-year marriage. The singer announced the crash of their marriage on social media this morning August 20. He disclosed that their marriage ended a year ago but he chose to announce it today after "a…

Catholic priest narrates how dying grandfather confessed to r@ping his two granddaughters A Nigerian Catholic priest has shared a story of a grandfather who confessed to his daughter that he r@ped her daughters. Fr. Evaristus Bassey took to X to write: 'An only daughter abandoned her job to take care of her dad for mor…

Moment Asherkine drove off with a tout clinging to his car while begging him for money A video showing the moment content creator Asherkine driving off with a street urchin clinging to his car while begging him for money, has made the rounds on social media. The street urchin had spotted Asherkine in his car and decide…

Mum of four found swallowed whole in python's belly after being attacked on her way to market A mum of four was on her way to a market when she was attacked by a terrifying 20-foot python and swallowed whole. Farida, 50, from Indonesia, disappeared after heading through the woods alone so she could reach a local market…

By Adeola Badru The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has intensified efforts to resolve its internal disagreements ahead of the 2027 general elections, as its National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, received the report of the state reconciliation committee in Ibadan. The meeting was conspicuously held in the a…

By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, Senator Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar, has assured investors and other stakeholders of the board’s commitment to meeting the company’s financial obligations. Yari gave the assurance in a statement on the company’s outstanding bond obligations, saying the board rem…

Princess Stella Njemanze-Neboh, Princess of the Njemanze dynasty in Owerri Municipal Council area in Imo State has urged the state government under the administration of Hope Uzodinma to obey a recent court judgement over Area K, Land which was won by the Njemanze family. She made the appeal following recent forceful e…

Dangote Refinery expands free petrol delivery to 10 states, lowering ex-depot price to ₦1,165 per litreEligible bulk fuel buyers can benefit from a 10-day credit facility and reduced transportation costsChanges aim to enhance competition and affordability in Nigeria's petroleum market while improving access to refined …

Nigerian singer Seyi Vibez took down controversial posts about celebrity chef Hilda Baci following legal pressure from her lawyersLaw firm Olaniwun Ajayi sent a demand letter citing defamation and violations under the Cybercrimes Act, giving him 3 days to complyHilda Baci's legal team demanded a public apology, retract…

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria published 10 reasons why NHF mortgage loan applications face delays or outright rejectionContributors who have not paid into the National Housing Fund for at least six months are automatically disqualified from accessing any loanApplicants who go directly to FMBN instead of using a …

Veteran Fuji singer Pasuma received actress and political figure Eniola Badmus at his home in a warm courtesy visitPasuma made a bold claim about Eniola's closeness to the president during their meeting, which was captured on videoEniola shared the visit on Instagram, and fans flooded the comments with excitement over …

Missing UK athletics coach jailed in Morocco for s£xually ass@ulting minor An English athletics coach and former gold medallist who was reported missing has been jailed in Morocco after being convicted of s£xu@lly ass@ulting a minor, ending weeks of uncertainty over the whereabouts of the former British sprinter. Leon …

Court remands man for allegedly poisoning two children to d3ath in Benue A Magistrates' Court in Makurdi on Wednesday ordered that Utim Ukerchia be remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly causing the d3ath of two children in Daudu, Guma Local Government Area of Benue StateThe police charged Ukerchia with culpab…

1 de@d, 2 injured after police helicopter, small plane collide A midair collision involving a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a small airplane k!lled the pilot of the plane and injured two state troopers on Wednesday night, August 19. A Bell 407 helicopter and a Cessna 150 airplane collided near Carlisle Airpo…