Singer Abolore Adegbola Akande popularly known as 9ice has claimed that the music industry is controlled by the devil, whom he refers to as the “choirmaster”. Speaking on Nancy Isime’s show, 9ice alleged devilish influence is the reason many musicians engage in certain behaviours such as smoking. He claimed that his understanding of the industry’s…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said his entry into politics was driven by a desire to serve the nation, not for personal enrichment. Speaking during a grassroots mobilisation tour in Sokoto State on Saturday, he said it had become necessary for patriotic Nigerians to rise and rescue the country from what he described…
Suspected herdsmen have allegedly attacked Tse-Nyibiam, a village near Ngban in Nyiev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, Benue State. The assault resulted in the tragic deaths of a mother and her son. The victims, identified as Mlumun Iorhen Igbawua and her son, Terkimbir Iorhen Igbawua, were reportedly killed while tending to their rice…
Big Brother Naija season 10 housemates, Isabella and Kayikunmi are currently trending online following a viral clip of them making out, During a live broadcast of Big Brother Naija, Rivers State housemate and actress Isabella was filmed in an intimate encounter with fellow contestant Kayikunmi, who works as a banker. The duo’s interaction drew viewer…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concerns over the newly adopted National Industrial Relations Policy by the Federal Government. In a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, alleged that the new policy would make embarking on strikes a criminal issue and silence trade unions. “NLC considers the…
Nigeria’s D’Tigress are through to the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket after edging past Senegal 75–68 in a tense semifinal showdown at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Côte d’Ivoire. The victory keeps alive Nigeria’s quest to make history as the first African nation to win five consecutive Afrobasket titles. Billed as…
The Nigeria Police Force has invited human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, over allegations of forgery and inciting disturbance. The invitation letter dated 1 August asked Mr Sowore to appear on Monday, 4 August, for an interview at the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The letter, signed by…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state says any politician pledging to serve only one term in office needs to undergo a psychiatric examination. The governor spoke on Saturday during a rally held in Anambra South in support of his second-term ambition. Soludo questioned the logic behind such a promise, insisting that the Nigerian Constitution allows…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the recent “authoritarian actions” of Governor Umar Bago of Niger State, describing it as an assault on press freedom. On Friday, Governor Bago, ordered the commissioner of police to seal off Badeggi FM radio station over alleged incitement of violence. The governor in a statement by Bologi Ibrahim,…
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has revealed that before rising to football stardom, she sold olive oil, kunu, and zobo drinks during church programmes. The 25-year-old Atletico Madrid forward shared her inspiring story on Saturday at the August edition of the ‘Power Must Change Hands’ service, hosted by the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries…