President of Ghana, John Mahama, was installed as the Aare Atayeto Oodua in Ile-Ife, Osun State, in a ceremony attended by prominent political, business, and traditional leaders. Dignitaries at the event included Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote; the Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero; the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Haastrup; the Olofa of Offa, […]
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare, professionalism, and operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the opening of the Chief of Army Annual Conference 2025 in Lagos on Monday, Tinubu pledged sustained support for the Armed Forces to effectively carry out their constitutional duties. […]
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has attributed her freedom from long-standing struggles with anger, addiction and sexual immorality to her Christian faith. Speaking during a recent Sunday service at Streams of Joy International Church in Abuja, the actress described her experience as an act of thanksgiving, revealing that she battled what she called “demonic anger” for […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a stern warning to celebrities, content creators, and social media influencers against reckless road use, saying such behaviour endangers lives and undermines road safety efforts. The warning followed a viral video showing popular TikTok streamer Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, livestreaming while driving, an act that reportedly […]
Former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Najeem Salam, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Salam secured the party’s ticket through a consensus arrangement, polling 520 votes out of the 528 delegates who participated in the primary election. Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Chukwumeka Nwajuba, commended party […]
The Supreme Court has upheld the President’s power to declare a state of emergency to prevent a breakdown of law and order, ruling that elected state officials may be suspended during such periods, provided the suspension is within the limited time. In a six-to-one decision, the court held that Section 305 of the Constitution grants […]
The Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference is currently underway in Lagos, bringing together top military commanders and key government officials. President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, upon his arrival at the venue, inspected the military guard of honour in line with the armed forces’ traditional way of paying tribute to a dignitary. […]
Fast-rising singer Ayo Benzi has won the maiden edition of Next Afrobeats Star, clinching a N150 million music record deal. The televised talent show, which launched in August, began with 300 contestants from nationwide auditions before being trimmed down through multiple stages to a final 12. The finalists were mentored by top producers Puffy Tee, […]
Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala, has spoken out about her severe suicidal thoughts, following her bitter conflict with Chris Okafor, founder of Grace Nation Ministry. The crisis stems from Ogala’s recent allegations that Okafor, after a years-long romantic relationship, abandoned a promise to marry her and instead proposed to another woman. In an emotional video, Ogala claimed the […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun the online accreditation of journalists and media organisations ahead of the Federal Capital Territory Area Council Election. In a statement shared on the commission’s official X handle, the accreditation is aimed at vetting journalists and media organisations for the FCT polls scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 21, […]