FLASH: No US Troops Deployed In Nigeria – Defence Headquarters
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday said there is no truth in reports claiming that…
FLASH: No US Troops Deployed In Nigeria – Defence Headquarters
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday said there is no truth in reports claiming that United States troops have been deployed in Nigeria. DHQ maintained that Nigeria has a long-standing and structured security partnership and cooperation with the United States, rooted in mutual respect and focused on capacity building, professional military education, intelligence sharing, logistics…
VIDEO: Nollywood Actress, Aunty Ajara Buried Hours After Death
Ajara Lasisi, the Nigerian actress popularly known as Aunty Ajara in the Yoruba film industry, has been laid to rest. The death of Aunty Ajara was confirmed by her elder brother Ridwan Lasisi on Thursday. According to Islamic rites, her burial took place a few hours after her death, beginning with salatul janaza, the funeral…
VIDEO: ‘Very Respected Woman’, Trump Praises Remi Tinubu At US Prayer Breakfast
U.S. President Donald Trump has praised Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing her as a “very respected woman” during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C on Thursday. Trump made the remarks while addressing participants at the faith-based gathering, which was attended by political and civic leaders from across the world. His comments highlighted…
UK Court Sentences Nigerian Man To Life Imprisonment For Killing Ex-girlfriend
A UK-based Nigerian man, Adedapo Adegbola has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a woman he worked with after she ended their brief ‘controlling relationship’. Adegbola fatally stabbed 23-year-old Stephanie Irons in the neck at her home in Mapperley, Nottinghamshire, on 21 October. Nottingham Crown Court heard he “had become obsessed” with Irons…
Senate Didn’t Reject Electronic Transmission Of Election Results – Minority Caucus Clarifies
The senate minority caucus says lawmakers retained electronic transmission of election results during the passage of the Electoral Act (Amendment) bill. On Wednesday, the senate retained the provision for electronic transfer of election results as contained in the Electoral Act 2022. During the consideration of the Electoral Act (Amendment) bill, the red chamber also rejected…
UK-based Nigerian Student D¡es After Stabbed Near Leicester Campus
Police in the United Kingdom have identified Khaleed Oladipo, a Nigerian student, as the 20-year-old who was fatally stabbed near De Montfort University in Leicester. According to the Leicestershire Police, Oladipo died in a hospital on Tuesday evening after being stabbed in Oxford Street. An 18-year-old murder suspect arrested on suspicion of murder is reportedly…
FLASH: Suspected ‘Thugs’ Attack ADC Secretariat In Edo
Hoodlums suspected to be political thugs on Wednesday night reportedly attacked the Edo State secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), attempting to set the facility ablaze. It was gathered that the attackers shattered windows and damaged other items in the building located on Ogbelaka Street, Benin City, after they were unable to set it…
Why Men Must Ejaculate 21 Times Monthly — Daddy Freeze
Popular Nigerian media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, widely known as Daddy Freeze, has claimed that men need to ejaculate at least 21 times every month to reduce their risk of developing prostate cancer. The veteran broadcaster made the assertion during a recent livestream session with content creator Caterefe, where he spoke about men’s health and prostate…
VIDEO: Scientists Verify Longest Wild Snake Ever Recorded
Researchers have officially verified a female reticulated python measuring 7.22 metres (23 feet 8 inches) as the longest wild snake ever recorded, following a detailed scientific assessment in Sulawesi, Indonesia. The python, discovered in the Maros region in late 2025, was carefully measured on January 18, 2026, by wildlife researchers Diaz Nugraha and Radu Frentiu….
VIDEO: ‘You’re Not A Witch’ – Angela Okorie Apologises To Mercy Johnson
Angela Okorie, the Nollywood actress, has publicly apologised to her colleague Mercy Johnson. The apology comes weeks after the actress was arrested in Lagos by operatives from the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID). She was remanded to the Suleja correctional centre following her arraignment over alleged cyber-related crimes related to their feud. The conflict erupted…
