Local and regional news updates, covering events, stories, and developments in metropolitan areas.
Afrobeat star Davido has wedded his long-time heartthrob Chioma Rowland in a lavish event attended by the crème de la crème of the entertainment industry and other top dignitaries. The event, held on Tuesday at Harbour Point in the Victoria Island area of Lagos State, marked the culmination of years of friendship and, as expected,…
An innocent bricklayer who spent 24 years in jail has been set free and is now sharing his ordeal. Lukman Adeyemi, a 50-year-old bricklayer, was just 26 years old when he accompanied a friend who had been invited by police to the police station. His act of loyalty towards his friend led to…
Teni apparently has her eyes set on her colleague Mayorkun. The singer disclosed her interest in him following his appearance at Davido’s wedding. A photo of Mayorkun posing with the new couple was shared on Instagram and Teni left a comment on the post. “Na me go still marry Mayor,” she wrote.
Protesters breached police lines and forcefully entered Kenya’s parliament complex, sparking chaos and prompting a swift response from security forces. Live footage broadcasted on local television showed smoke emanating from a section of the parliament building, indicating a fire had broken out. Reports from the scene indicated clashes between demonstrators and police resulted in injuries,…
Professor Yusuf Saidu, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Usman Danfodiyo University Sokoto, was killed by bandits while traveling to Kaduna on an official visit. Prior to his death, Professor Saidu served in the Department of Research, Innovation, and Development at the university. In an official statement, the university’s Public Relations Officer confirmed that Professor Saidu…
Barack Obama’s half-sister was tear-gassed in the middle of a live interview with CNN as protests rock Nairobi, the Kenyan capital on Tuesday, June 25. Auma Obama, a Kenyan-British activist, showed up to support demonstrators taking part in nationwide protests against proposed tax hikes. While she was trying to talk to CNN, Police opened…
A Senior Customs officer, Essien Etop Andrew, present at the Public Accounts committee of the House of Representatives slumped and died while responding to a question from members of the committee today June 25. The Customs officer had appeared before the committee carrying out an investigation, Sadly while responding to a question, he developed sudden…
Davido has promised to give Chioma a ‘’lifetime assurance”. The singer made the pledge to Chioma’s parents while pleading for her hand in marriage at their wedding holding in Lagos today June 25. ‘’Your daughter will be protected, respected and connected” he promised her parents
The alleged Naira Abuse case against socialite, Cubana Chiefpriest, has been struck out by the court. He shared the news on his Instagram page this morning June 25. ‘’Thank You God As My Case Is Struck Out, CP The Defendant Is Cautioned & Discharged. Thank You @officialefcc & My Legal Team Being Headed By Chikaosolu…
A fresh graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Ifunanya Miracle, aka Bliss, has died while trying to escape a student prankster who stagged a robbery on the premises of the school in the Awka area of Anambra State. Ifunanya, a recent graduate of the Department of Quantity Surveying was in a tricycle with a friend…
A Nigerian man has died of heart attack in the UK two months after his wife moved there to join him. A Nigerian doctor shared the sad story on X. He said the deceased who was just 31 slumped and died in Hull city. He admonished Nigerians above 30 years of age to…
A yet-to-be identified man suspected to be a cable vandal has died inside the powerhouse of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos The suspected vandal had allegedly attempted to steal electrical cables and other equipment inside the FAAN powerhouse before he was electrocuted by the cables….
Former Big Brother Naija reality star, Eriata Ese has shared videos of her baby bump. The actress shared the videos on Snapchat while admitting she is now a mum. She also shared a screenshot of her goals for 2023, which she wrote down in December 2022. It included getting pregnant, whether…
President Bola Tinubu says the efforts of security forces in the fight against insecurity in the North-West are yielding results, and have disrupted and dismantled criminal networks. The President said this at the North-West Peace and Security Summit organised by the North-West Governors’ Forum in Katsina, the capital of Katsina State on Monday. Represented by…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Saad Abubakar III, says it will take decades for the bandit-ravaged North-West geopolitical zone to come out of the menacing security challenge. The President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) stated this at the North-West Peace and Security Summit in Katsina State on Monday. “What we…
The Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has emerged as the chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum while the Governor of Anambra State Chukwuma Soludo will serve as his deputy. This was communicated by the chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum and the Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwoolu after the forum’s meeting at the Presidential…
Bandits have killed the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, Innovation, and Development at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Prof. Yusuf Saidu. The school in a Monday statement said the late Saidu was killed on his way to Kaduna from his Sokoto base. “The death has occurred of Prof. Yusuf Saidu the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research…
A 71-year-old Texas beauty queen proved that age is just a number after becoming the oldest woman to ever compete in the Miss Texas USA competition. “I am delighted to be a part of this incredible new experience as a contestant in the Miss Texas USA pageant,” the age-defying contestant Marissa Teijo wrote on her…
The Kano State High Court has adjourned the sitting in a case filed by the Kano State Government, to restrain the 15th Emir Ado Bayero and four other emirs, from parading themselves as emirs. The motion on notice was filed by the plaintiffs on interlocutory injunction, after the interim order was granted by the court…
Floods and landslides killed at least 24 people in 10 days in Abidjan, Ivory Coast’s largest city, authorities said Monday after an unusually intense start to the rainy season. Rain around four times heavier than normal fell on the West African nation’s economic capital over several days in that period, causing spectacular rises in water…
A Kenyan police officer, Inspector David Maina accidentally blew up his hands during a protest in Nairobi last week. The police officer attached to the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU), was facing off with protesters in the Nairobi city centre on Tuesday, June 18, when he blew up his hands with the explosive. It was…
Former Council Chairmen of 21 out of the 23 Local Governments Area (LGA) in Rivers State on Monday staged a protest at their various council areas. In Buguma, council headquarters of the Asari-Toru LGA, former Chairman Onengiyeofori George, alongside his supporters marched through the streets of the town as they gyrate to songs in solidarity…
OAP Dotun has replied to Nigerians criticising him after he advised musicians against releasing any songs this week. He shared the advice on X as singer Davido will be tying the knot with Chioma on Tuesday, June 25. He opined the wedding would gain massive traction this week, so it would not be wise…
Peter Obi has decried the spate of multinational companies exiting Nigeria. In a post shared on X, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election said the exiting of the different companies has cost Nigeria a loss of N95 trillion in the last five years. He blamed the situation on the political…
Two teenagers have drowned in Mkar Hills Dam and Kontien stream in Gboko, the headquarters of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that a 12-year-old boy, Kumater Kachii of Trinity Primary School’s street, Akaajime, Gboko, went to fetch firewood at Mkar Hill on Saturday, 22, June 2024 with his siblings. From…
Femi Fani Kayode is heaping praises on his new woman. The former Aviation Minister took to Instagram and X to show her off. He added Ed-Sheeran’s “Perfect” as the background music. In the caption, he wrote: “As beautiful, gentle, loving and kindhearted as ever. Happy first year anniversary dear.” Social…
The Nigerian police have confirmed taking over the palace of the Emir of Kano, saying security at the two palaces being occupied by the two princes contending for the stool of the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero and Lamido Sanusi have been beefed up. Reports emerged on Sunday, June 23 that police officers took over…
A South African Film director, Nkosi Nathi, has taken to social media to express his disappointment after a DNA test revealed he isn’t the biological father of his partner’s newborn daughter. Nkosi said he received the news of becoming a father nine months ago and has doted on the baby girl since she was…
The Lagos State Government, yesterday, issued a 14 day removal notice to owners of buildings and structures at Sangotedo area of Lekki and Okota, Isolo areas of the state, which were built on drainage channels. Commissioner for The Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said this after an inspection tour to various contravention sites…
Flim maker,Funke Akindele has expressed her worry about young ladies who tag themselves as “baddies” without anything to show intellectually. While speaking on Arise TV, the award-winning actress said; ‘’I enjoy watching beautiful content but you have to watch what you churn out. You need to focus on your brand, what you are selling, what…
Sophia Momodu has responded to the lawsuit filed against her by singer, Davido. Sophia and Davido used to be lovers and share a daughter, Imade Adeleke. DNI had reported that the singer through his his lawyers, Dr Olaniyi Arije, Okey Barrah and others, had approached the Lagos State High Court for “an order…
