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The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, has dismissed claims circulating on social media that anti-snake venom was unavailable during the treatment of late musician Ifunanya Lucy Nwangene, who died after a snake bite on January 31, 2026. In a press statement issued on Sunday, the hospital clarified that Ms. Nwangene…
Popular relationship coach and cleric, Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo, has reacted publicly to the controversy surrounding his recently revealed tattoo, responding to widespread reactions from Nigerians on social media. Speaking during his 50th birthday celebration, Pastor Okonkwo addressed critics who had questioned his decision to get a tattoo, describing the online…
Fast-rising Nigerian singer and chorister, Ifunanya Nwangene, popularly known as Nanya_music or Soprano Queen, has died after she was reportedly bitten by a snake inside her residence in Abuja. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, January 31, when a cobra allegedly bit the singer inside her room. She was said…
Members of the Celestial Church of Christ have expressed outrage following the circulation of a video showing popular content creator James Brown dressed in female attire while receiving prayers inside a Celestial church branch. The video, which was shared by James Brown on social media, shows the influencer wearing a…
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to pray for political leaders, describing politicians as the primary cause of the country’s challenges. Obi made the call on Sunday, February 1, while speaking at a thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral of St.…
Pastor Chris Okafor, the senior pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, also known as Grace Nation, has resumed his pastoral duties following a temporary step-down connected to allegations made by Nollywood actress Doris Ogala. The allegations, which surfaced in late December 2025, included claims of a prolonged personal…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has sought strategic collaboration with Tayan Group Construction to advance affordable housing for journalists and accelerate completion of its ultra-modern Congress Hall project in Abuja. The appeal was made on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the NUJ FCT Council leadership to…
Businessman and philanthropist Dr. Olakunle Churchill has expressed heartfelt gratitude and renewed hope after receiving a call from his son, King Andre, who reached out to him for the first time and addressed him as “Daddy.” In an emotional statement shared publicly, Dr. Churchill described the moment as deeply touching…
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has stated that he has no intention of marrying more than one wife, stressing that peace, stability, and balance within his household remain his top priorities. The monarch, who married Ivie Atuwatse in 2014 and has three children, made the declaration during an…
Nigerian TikToker and livestreamer, Peller, has stirred conversations on social media after sharing his West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) result shortly after announcing that he had gained admission into Caleb University. The content creator posted the result on his Instagram story minutes after revealing his admission, a move…
