Afrobeat musician Davido has disclosed the amount spent on his white wedding with his wife, Chioma. The singer made the revelation after arriving in Miami for his official wedding ceremony with Chioma. News reports that the couple jetted out to Miami on Friday for their pre-wedding party in the United States. Speaking in a trending…
The Lagos State Government has mandated e-hailing operators to present their vehicles for inspection to enhance safety, improve service quality, and ensure regulatory compliance across the transportation sector. This is contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in…
Crystal Palace head coach, Oliver Glasner, has called on the club’s hierarchy to sign two more players to add to his squad this summer. Glasner made the made the request after leading his team to beat Liverpool in the Community Shield on Sunday. He, however, insisted that he is happy with his current squad but…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed claims that it withheld the discharge certificate of a Corps Member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, in retaliation for her criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s government. In a statement posted on its Facebook page on Sunday afternoon, the NYSC said the allegation making the rounds…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed sadness over the passing of former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and ex-Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh. Akpabio, in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, described the late former Minister of Communication in the Second Republic…
The Federal Ministry of Environment has issued a fresh alert warning that parts of 17 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are at high risk of flooding between Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9, 2025, due to expected heavy rainfall. According to a statement issued by the Director of the Erosion, Flood and…
The Commissioner of Police for Special Intervention Squad, Abayomi Shogunle has explained that human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore is being detained because he refused to make a statement. News reports that Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress is in police custody following petitions against him. The development had triggered reactions with…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has issued a public health advisory on the risk of Chikungunya virus transmission in the country. The NCDC, on Friday, via its official website, warned that recent epidemiological reports indicate a heightened potential for outbreaks in some states. The agency explained that Chikungunya, a viral disease…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has reported a significant drop in mpox cases across the continent, marking a 58 per cent decline between epidemiological week 19 and week 30 of 2025. However, the agency has raised concerns over new outbreaks in Gambia, Cameroon, and Mozambique, calling for sustained vigilance. Speaking…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has cautioned its members against endorsing President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election. This comes after some PDP chieftains and stakeholders publicly backed Tinubu’s re-election bid, as the party describes their action as anti-party and contrary to the opposition’s constitution. In a statement on Friday,…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has reiterated his long-held vision of passing away peacefully on a Sunday, after attending church service and eating his favourite meal, pounded yam. Speaking on the fourth day of the church’s International Convention, themed: “The Overcomers,” Adeboye said death for…
The highly anticipated 2025 Ballon d’Or shortlist has been released, with top talents from Real Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain all vying for the most coveted individual honour in world football. Following Rodri’s surprise win last year—becoming only the third player since 2007 outside of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to lift the…
Former Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea is assured a warm Old Trafford reception when he returns for the first time as a player with Fiorentina on Saturday. The Red Devils stated this in a post via their website on Tuesday. De Gea departed Old Trafford in 2023 after a 12-year stint with the Premier…
Dauda Dedan, a newly recruited soldier has allegedly stabbed a Police officer identified as Aaron John, of Taraba State Command to death. The incident, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO of the Taraba State command, occurred on Monday in the Mayo-Goyi community, Jalingo. The PPRO explained that the deceased officer, was alerted by…
A hearing-impaired woman, Hauwa’u Bello, on Wednesday dragged her husband, Usman Shuaibu, before a Shari’a court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna state, on grounds that he gives her only N50 for food. The complainant, who communicated through sign language, which was interpreted by one Aisha Sulaiman, said her husband was starving her. “We got married…
Former Kaduna state governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has penned down a birthday message to his wife, Asia Ahmad El-Rufai, describing her as ‘My Oga At The Top’ El-Rufai, who stated this in a birthday message on his verified Facebook page, asked his friends, followers, and fans to join him and his family in praying for…
NIGERIA – A factional leader of the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has cast doubt on Peter Obi’s recent pledge to serve only one term if elected Nigeria’s president in 2027, warning Nigerians not to take the former Anambra State governor for his word. Speaking on ‘The Morning Brief’ breakfast show on Channels Television on…
ONDO STATE, NIGERIA – Unknown gunmen on Monday evening abducted a staff of the Ondo State-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Mr Omoniyi Eleyinmi, at his residence in Supare Akoko area of the state. News gathered that the victim, the Faculty Officer at the Faculty of Education was abducted at his house located along Akungba-Supare…
KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA – The Hausa Christian Development Initiative (HACDI) has raised alarm over what it described as a disturbing land grab and religiously motivated persecution against Hausa Christians in Danlawal Domain, Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State. In a press statement released on Monday, August 4, 2025, the group detailed ongoing threats, destruction…
LAGOS STATE – Many residents of Lagos State, especially those on the Island, were evicted from their homes on Monday by floods caused by torrential rainfall that lasted for over 12 hours. NEWS gathered that residents of Jakande in the Lekki area and the Ijede community in Ikorodu had their belongings submerged in floods that…
Afrobeats singer, Mr Eazi, has identified marrying a supportive spouse as one of the principles of success. The ‘Zagadat’ crooner disclosed this in an interview with a Gambian content creator, who bumped into him and his wife, Temi Otedola, on the streets of London recently. The interviewer asked: “What do you think the principles of…
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, has called on President Bola Tinubu to reward 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, who recently won a global English competition in the UK, the same way the government rewarded the Super Falcons and D’Tigress for their victories. Pantami made the appeal on his verified X…
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared Tuesday to unveil an updated Gaza war plan designed to destroy Hamas and secure the release of dozens of hostages, with Israeli media reporting he would order the total occupation of the Palestinian territory. Netanyahu was expected to meet security chiefs in Jerusalem to issue new orders, even as…
NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA – The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has secured the conviction of one Mr. Olaniran Satiregun for running fake and unapproved courses in his college in Nasarawa State. Satiregun was the Founder/Rector of International College of Administration Science and Technology, Auta Balefi, Nasarawa State. He was first arraigned…
NIGERIA – The Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemates breathed a collective sigh of relief as they learnt that no one would be evicted from the show in the first week. During the live eviction show on Sunday, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu eased the tension in the house as he announced that all 29 housemates were…
NIGERIA – The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has claimed that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, is using ‘419 format’ on Nigerians. Keyamo stated this while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. According to him, ADC is not using new tactics and therefore cannot deceive Nigerians ahead of the 2027 elections. “They…
Nigeria – Nigeria’s D’Tigress have clinched their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket championship, defeating Mali 78–64 at the Palais des Sports Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Sunday night. The victory not only extends their unbeaten streak to an impressive 28 games—dating back to their last loss in 2015—but also cements their position as the…
Nigeria – Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has responded fiercely to social media activist Verydarkman, who claimed she backed out of an agreement to publicly apologise to Naira Marley and Sam Larry. According to Verydarkman, the agreement was reached during a roundtable discussion at the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, where Iyabo Ojo, Naira Marley,…
Former England star, Eniola Aluko has explained her decision to play for the Three Lionesses instead of the Super Falcons of Nigeria. The forward was born in Lagos to Nigerian parents but unlike her brother\, Sone Aluko, she chose to play for England. Aluko recorded as much as more than 100 caps for the England…
EDO STATE, NIGERIA – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the list of four commissioner nominees to be appointed into the State Executive Council. The identity of the nominees were unveiled in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor. The nominees are Nosa Adams, Yakubu Oshiorenua Musa, Felix…
LAGOS STATE – After almost a decade of not having substantive officers duly elected due to litigations, the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has finally elected its new officers into different roles according to the exant law. Members of UNILAG SSANU, on Thursday, July 31, 2025, voted…
