Over 1,400 protesters have been arrested across Northern Nigeria following the recent #EndBadGovernance protests, with many now languishing in prison as they await trial.  The protests, which took place from August 1 to August 10, were driven by deep-seated frustrations over worsening economic conditions and perceived government indifference. For many in the North, joining the protests seemed like a final …

Nigerian On-Air Personality (OAP) Chidi Sunday has shared a powerful testimony of survival after facing a near-death experience due to a severe lung infection. In a heartfelt revelation, Chidi recounted how his faith in God remained steadfast, even as his condition worsened and doctors began to lose hope. Despite witnessing multiple deaths in his hospital ward, Chidi held on to …

Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olarewaju Bobrisky, has made a striking return to social media, sharing a series of bold bikini photos on his Instagram page on August 17. The controversial figure, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and unapologetic presence, appeared confident and unbothered in the photos, despite the challenges and criticisms he has faced in the past. This post …

Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of the now-defunct music duo P-Square, has declared that he will no longer stay silent amidst the ongoing allegations from his younger brother, Peter Okoye. Jude, who has largely refrained from publicly addressing the controversy surrounding the breakup of P-Square, announced that he will be speaking out later this evening to clear …

Senegal achieved a historic milestone with the successful launch of its first satellite, GAINDESAT-1A, into orbit, marking a significant step in the nation’s pursuit of technological advancement.  The satellite was launched on Friday at 6:56 p.m. from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, an achievement that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye described as the result of “five years of hard …

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed profound shock and grief over the sudden death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, describing the late senator as a dedicated and patriotic colleague.  Akpabio, who recalled his reaction upon hearing the news, said he was deeply jolted and could not complete the initial conversation due to the overwhelming shock.   “We …

Nollywood actress Sarah Martins recently took to social media to address an incident where a follower insulted her after unsuccessfully begging for money.  The actress shared screenshots of the conversation, where the follower initially requested N100,000 to start a business. When Martins did not respond, the follower resorted to calling her an “old woman.”  Martins, frustrated by the audacity and …

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has revealed that the University of Calabar (UNICAL) once included a bread seller on its graduation list for mandatory national service, raising serious concerns about fraudulent mobilization practices.  The NYSC, in an effort to always maintain the integrity of the program, has demobilized 54 unqualified individuals from UNICAL who were improperly listed for the …

Rapper Blac Youngsta has resolved a lingering legal issue as Dallas court dismissed his gun case this week, allowing him to move forward without further legal complications. The case, which has been hanging over Youngsta for nearly four years, was dismissed by the District Attorney’s Office, much to the rapper’s relief. Blac Youngsta’s attorney, Carl A. Moore, shared his client’s …

Ohio Senator and Republican Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance experienced a tense moment on the campaign trail when his Boeing 737, famously dubbed “Trump Force Two,” was forced to make an emergency landing on Friday due to a door-seal malfunction. The plane, carrying Vance, his wife Usha, their dog, and campaign staffers, had just taken off when the issue was …

Wande Coal was seen in a viral video scolding a street boy who allegedly kept begging him for money at Lagos airport.  The singer, seeming visibly frustrated, told the young man, “I am a street boy like you, na. Shuu. Why do you dey talk for my ear?”  The incident, captured by an airport staff member known as “Airport Girl …

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has warned state governments against engaging in international negotiations without federal oversight, following the seizure of three Nigerian government jets by a French court.  The seizure stems from a dispute involving a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment, which claims €74.5 million from Nigeria. Tuggar criticized the states’ independent dealings, stating, “When sub-national …

Former U.S. President Donald Trump sparked controversy by stating that the Presidential Medal of Freedom is “much better” than the Medal of Honor, given to soldiers because civilian recipients are alive and unharmed. Speaking at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, Trump emphasized the value of life and freedom, contrasting it with the sacrifices of soldiers who receive the …

Nicki Minaj has successfully settled a defamation lawsuit against social media personality Marley Green, known as “Nosey Heaux,” who falsely accused the rapper of drug use. In spite of public assessment, Minaj stood firm, securing a settlement that required Green to issue a public apology and admit that her claims of Minaj using cocaine were baseless. Read Also: Russian Ballerina Jailed …

Ongoing fuel scarcity across Nigeria continues to devastate the livelihoods of citizens, especially taxi drivers and other daily wage earners who rely on fuel to make a living. As queues for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) stretch across Abuja, Gombe, Yobe, and several northern states, the Federal Government has issued a stern warning to fuel marketers, threatening to revoke the licenses …