Suspected gunmen have abducted a Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress in Ondo state and the Director General of a support group for President Bola Tinubu, Asiwaju Media Team, Prince Emorioloye Owoloemi. Sources said that the victim was kidnapped at about 9 am along the Okonga/Olodo Junction in Igbokoda, Ilaje council area of the state….
Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea has admitted he felt nervous ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON semi-final clash between hosts Morocco and Nigeria. Laryea made the disclosure while speaking to reporters after his arrival at Accra Airport, where he also dismissed claims that he favoured the host nation during the encounter. The tightly…
A notable Anambra-based Prophet, Dr Ramas Okoye Asuzu, has urged intended presidential aspirants of the African Democratic Party (ADC) and other Nigerians aspiring to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election to suspend their ambitions. Asuzu stated this while briefing journalists at his residence in Nri community in Aniocha local government…
There was tension in some motor parks within Osogbo metropolis on Sunday, following the reported killing of a former unit chairman of National Union of Road Transport Workers, Kazeem Oyewole in Osogbo by some yet to be identified hoodlums. After the killing which reportedly occurred in the afternoon, some people believed to be friends of…
Latest food inflation statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that Nigeria’s food inflation rate dropped in December 2025. Prices of some food items have further dropped across markets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, as residents welcomed the development. A market survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Safety advocates have advised households and food vendors to adopt proper gas cylinder handling practices to prevent accidents and ensure safe usage in homes and business environments. According to safety guidelines, gas cylinders should always be kept in an upright position to maintain stability and reduce pressure-related risks. Proper ventilation is also strongly recommended, as…
Veteran actress and pastor Eucharia Anunobi has announced that she has initiated legal action against Apostle Psalm Okpe, founder of the US-based Fresh Oil Ministry International Church, over an audio recording in which the cleric allegedly claimed to have had an amorous relationship with her. A recorded phone conversation between Mr Okpe and Pastor Martin…
Nigerian reality TV star, Phyna has claimed that the organizers of the popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija(BBNAIJA), are yet to pay her the monetary prize promised to her. While speaking during a livestream, Phyna expressed her frustration with the issue, noting that she has been complaining about it since 2024. The media personality…
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has spoken on Burna Boy’s challenge at the Moroccan airport while travelling to headline the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concert in Rabat. The incident which went viral sparked reactions from fans who questioned the custom officers for holding the Grammy-Award winning artist at the airport. Motsepe, however,…
The United States relied on information and reports from Emeka Umeagbalasi, a screwdriver trader in Onitsha, Anambra state, to launch air strikes in Nigeria, according to a report by the New York Times. In October, US President Donald Trump redesignated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” in response to allegations of a Christian genocide…
