News as it breaks
The Anambra State Police Command has secured the remand of a couple accused of brutally abusing a 10-year-old boy whose condition sparked outrage after a disturbing video surfaced on social media. The suspects, identified as Chukwudi Chukwuyere, 40, and his wife, Chisom Chukwuyere, 30, were remanded in a correctional centre…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has enrolled 379 inmates in its health insurance scheme, marking a significant step towards improving healthcare access for persons in custody and advancing rehabilitation efforts within correctional centres. Officials said the initiative is aimed at ensuring that inmates receive quality and timely medical care,…
Nigerian rapper YCee has revealed that he never received royalty payments from music that generated more than 100 million streams, describing the situation as one of the most painful experiences of his career. The rapper disclosed that despite the commercial success of his catalogue, he was unable to earn from…
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called on media practitioners to prioritise credibility, ethical standards and public interest journalism as essential pillars for strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking at the Emporium Leadership Lecture and Award 2026 held to commemorate the 10th anniversary…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects, including a former security guard, in connection with the murder of former Ogun State Television broadcaster, Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo. The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, disclosed the arrests on Thursday during a press briefing at the…
A wave of outrage swept across Anambra State on Tuesday after a woman allegedly disguised as a nurse attempted to abduct newborn babies from a hospital in the state. According to eyewitness accounts, the suspect gained access to the hospital premises while dressed in a nurse’s uniform, creating the impression…
Another batch of 66 stranded Nigerians has arrived in Lagos from South Africa, following the Federal Government’s ongoing evacuation exercise approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The returnees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Wednesday night, bringing the total number of evacuated Nigerians from South Africa to 324.…
The suspended Students’ Union Government President of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), James Adio, has been reinstated following intervention by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde, announced the development in a post on X, describing the reinstatement as the outcome of sustained engagement with…
Veteran Nigerian singer and activist, Charly Boy, has shared insights into how he and his wife, Diane Oputa, have sustained their marriage for 48 years, describing discipline, forgiveness and humility as key ingredients for a successful union. Speaking during a recent interview on Yanga FM, the entertainer, whose real name…
Nollywood actress Omeche Oko has revealed how she was injured during a motorcycle stunt gone wrong while filming a movie scene, describing the incident as a reminder of the risks actors face behind the camera. The actress shared footage of the accident on Instagram on Wednesday, showing the moments…
