A recently surfaced video of popular Nigerian singer Zinoleesky also known as Oniyide Azeez has raised significant concern among his fans and social media users. The video, widely shared on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), shows the artist looking noticeably thinner and older than usual, sparking intense speculation about his health and well-being. Fans quickly took to social media to …

In a heartbreaking turn of events, American hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver in New Jersey just hours before they were set to serve as groomsmen at their sister’s wedding.   The tragic loss has left the family, friends, and the sports community in deep mourning, as what was meant to …

In a shocking medical case from Motihari, Bihar, doctors removed several metal objects, including keys, nail cutters, and a folding knife, from the stomach of a young man in his early twenties. The alarming situation came to light after the man’s mother noticed that her wardrobe keys were missing. Initially, she thought her son was joking when he claimed to …

Olori Tobi Philips, one of the esteemed queens of Ife, recently delighted her followers by sharing adorable photos of her twins on Instagram. The twins—a boy and a girl—were welcomed into the royal household earlier this year by Olori Tobi and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. In her post, shared on August 30, Olori Tobi expressed her …

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, the commander of the country’s Air Force, just four days after an F-16 fighter jet, provided by Western allies, crashed during a Russian bombardment, resulting in the death of a top Ukrainian pilot. The decision was officially announced on Friday, August 30, via the presidential website. “We need to protect …

The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has reiterated that arresting individuals by proxy is unprofessional, illegal, and unacceptable.   This practice involves detaining a close relative or associate of a suspect as leverage to apprehend the actual offender.   Adejobi emphasized that this approach is not only unjust but also goes against the principles of proper law enforcement.  …

Three students were tragically killed, and one was injured in a violent attack on Faudiya Islamic Boarding School in Geidam, Yobe State, in the early hours of August 30.   The assailants believed to be Boko Haram terrorists invaded the school at approximately 4 a.m., arriving on motorcycles and armed with AK-47 rifles.  The Yobe State Police Command confirmed the attack, …

Kiingi Tuheitia, New Zealand’s revered Maori king, has passed away at the age of 69, leaving behind a profound legacy that will be deeply felt by his people and the nation. His death, confirmed on Friday, August 30, comes shortly after the celebration of his 18th year on the throne. Tuheitia, who had been in the hospital recovering from heart …

Actress Idia Aisien recently experienced a life-altering accident during her birthday vacation in Croatia, which left her leg broken in three places and rendered her unable to walk. The incident, which resulted in weeks of hospitalization, has given Aisien a profound understanding of the struggles faced by people living with disabilities. What began as a joyful celebration quickly turned into …

Kelechi Ndukwe, a Nigerian-born US Naval officer, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Nigerian to command a US Navy warship. His promotion from Commander to Captain marks a significant accomplishment in his career and stands as an inspiring example of dedication and perseverance. Victor Agunbiade, a fellow US Naval officer, proudly shared the news on X, celebrating …

Nigerian media mogul, Dele Momodu, has voiced his concerns over the Federal Government’s new policy requiring students to be at least 18 years old before they can sit for the National Examination Council (NECO) and West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams.   The policy, announced on August 26 under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has sparked widespread debate, with critics arguing that …

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has begun enforcing its new policy, barring polytechnic and monotechnic graduates without proof of completing the mandatory one-year Industrial Training (IT) from entering orientation camps.   This directive, aimed at ensuring that graduates are proficient in both theoretical and practical aspects of their education, was announced earlier this year and is now being strictly implemented …

Nigerian singer and songwriter Jaya, who has tirelessly honed his craft over the years, has reached a significant milestone in his career with the release of his highly anticipated single and music video, ‘Don’t Tell’. The track, which blends Afrobeat and dancehall in a style Jaya calls AfroGlobal, has already begun to make waves both in Nigeria and internationally. This …

Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has taken a bold stance against the misuse of government funds, disrupting an event organized without her approval.   The Minister is seen in a video circulating on social media, passionately criticizing the habit of organizing workshops and seminars that, in her view, fail to directly impact the lives of Nigerian women and children.   Kennedy-Ohanenye …

Nigerian music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, known as the “Elegant Stallion,” will be laid to rest today, Friday, August 30, in Lagos.   Onwenu, who passed away on July 30, 2024, at the age of 72, had collapsed after performing at a birthday party for Dr. Stella Okoli, the Managing Director of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.   Her passing at Reddington Hospital, Ikeja, shocked the …