News as it breaks
Afrobeats star, Asake has been spotted performing pilgrimage rites Mecca, Saudi Arabia, with a video of the singer circulating widely on social media. In the viral clip, the singer appeared among a large crowd of pilgrims gathered around the Black Stone at the Kaaba, as he tried to move closer…
A school teacher in Kebbi State, Abduljalal Usman, has reportedly been suspended for three months without pay after allegedly rejecting a Ramadan relief package and criticizing what he described as poor governance. Sources said the teacher declined the items—“one mudu of maize and one mudu of millet”—distributed by the state…
Health experts have urged governments and global health institutions to adopt stronger gender-responsive policies to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The experts warned that gender inequality, violence against women, and limited access to healthcare are key social factors contributing to the increasing spread of drug-resistant infections. They…
Popular Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has opened up about how her public support for President Bola Tinubu during Nigeria’s last general election affected both her personal life and career. The actress made the revelation while offering advice to fellow actor Timini Egbuson on strategies to improve the box office performance…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has admitted that intense media scrutiny and criticism from public commentators influenced his early days in office, saying the pressure initially made him somewhat stubborn as his administration took shape. The Nigerian leader disclosed that reading newspapers every morning is a habit he rarely misses, describing…
Nigerian international midfielder Alex Iwobi has opened up about the difficult decision he faced before committing his international future to Nigeria instead of England. Iwobi revealed that he initially found it hard to switch allegiance due to the stark differences in organisation and structure between the England national team setup…
Popular Nigerian comedian, skit maker and social media influencer, Samuel Perry, widely known as Broda Shaggi, has reportedly been hospitalised after sustaining a gunshot injury in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State. According to reports, the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon beneath the Sango-Ota bridge while the comedian was filming…
A businesswoman, Tarcy Ohiri, has withdrawn her earlier allegations of sexual harassment and unpaid contract claims against the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi. In a video statement released on Wednesday, Ohiri said she decided to retract the claims after consulting with her family, friends, and legal advisers, as well as…
Seven individuals have been arraigned before the Special Offences (Mobile) Court sitting in the Ikeja Magisterial District for allegedly assaulting enforcement officers of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) during an environmental sanitation operation. The defendants, Olamilekan Abdullahi (21), Akeem Olamilekan (24), Frank Tom (25), Sakiru Jamiu (20), Emmanuel Abiodun…
The Lagos State Government has begun an investigation into the reported death of a Lagos socialite popularly known as Elena Jessica, following a cosmetic surgery procedure. Reports indicate that Elena allegedly died after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), a cosmetic enhancement procedure, at a clinic in Lagos. The investigation…
