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In a dramatic twist of fate, a Lagos resident has been handed a three-month jail term after being found guilty of stealing seven chickens from a local poultry farm. “Justice must be served, no …
In a move that has sent ripples through the Nigerian entertainment and social media space, Priscilla Ojo, the celebrated influencer and daughter of Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo, has officially embraced Islam following her marriage …
A sensational legal battle in the United Kingdom has captured the attention of Nigerians at home and abroad, as a woman who accused a man of “rage” following a one-night …
In an unprecedented and heartfelt tribute, the family of Kayode Peters, celebrated Nigerian filmmaker and director, has unveiled plans for a multi-country farewell to honour his remarkable legacy. The final journey of the beloved entertainer will …
The leadership crisis inside the Labour Party (LP) took a new turn when Julius Abure, the suspended former national chairman, visited Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory …
Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebu, has died at the age of 91. The respected ruler passed away at his home in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Sunday, July 13, 2025. …
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has died in a London clinic at the age of 82, after a long illness. The news of his death was announced by his family …
In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples through Nollywood and beyond, beloved actress Azeezat Shorunmu has opened up about the traumatic incident that led to her permanent loss of her vocal cords during …
Nigeria has refused to accept Venezuelan deportees after the United States government tried to put pressure on Nigeria to take them in. The Nigerian Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, made this clear in …
Nurses across Nigeria are speaking out against a new circular from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) about their allowances. The nurses say the circular does not give them …