A Madagascar army contingent near the capital on Saturday called on soldiers and security units to “join forces” and “refuse orders to shoot” at protesters, while several thousand marched in the capital. The United Nations on Friday called on the Madagascar authorities to avoid unnecessary force against protesters, after several were injured in clashes with…
The Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the Kaura Namoda South State Assembly by-election in August 2025, Muhammad Kuryar, has defected to the All Progressives Congress. Kurya announced his defection on Saturday at an event organised by Hon. Yazeed Shehu Danfulani Projects at the Taula Arena in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital. The move comes months…
The Police Command in Ebonyi has detained a middle-aged man, Chukwuma Onwe, for allegedly selling his 5-day-old son for N1.5 million. Onwe, a native of Nwezenyi-Igbeagu Community in Izzi Local Government Area of the state, was apprehended when his would-be wife, Philomena Iroko, alerted her neighbour, who informed the police of the husband’s action. The…
Nigeria’s slim 2-1 victory over Lesotho on Friday has kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive; but qualification is still delicately poised heading into the final round of Group C fixtures. The Super Eagles were made to sweat against Lesotho, with captain William Troost-Ekong and debutant Akor Adams finding the net to secure a…
Nigerian gospel singer Tim Godfrey has lamented the poor treatment of gospel artistes in Nigeria, revealing he once received bars of yam and a live chicken as payment for his performances. In a viral video on Thursday, Godfrey expressed frustration over the unfair treatment of gospel singers, saying returning to Nigeria became difficult because event…
Disqualified Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Faith Adewale, has spoken out publicly for the first time in a YouTube monologue after his abrupt exit on October 2, 2025. The 25-year-old doctor described how a text message on March 5, 2025, led him to audition for the show, prompting him to take a five-million-naira loan…
Nathaniel Bassey, the gospel singer, has recounted the period his wife suffered five miscarriages while he was leading the Hallelujah Challenge. The Hallelujah Challenge is a month-long virtual praise and worship session convened by Bassey, where thousands of believers gather online to sing, pray, and share testimonies. During the early hours of Friday while leading…
The Coordinator of the Tinubu presidential legal team, Babatunde Ogala, SAN, has debunked the claim that the newly appointed chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan, was part of the legal team that defended President Bola Tinubu at the election tribunal. Ogala made this clarification in a statement on Friday, stating…
Popular Nigerian comic actress,Ramota Adetu popularly known as “Aunty Ramota” has opened up on her struggles with men. The 43-year-old actress revealed why she is yet to get married despite her fame and success in the entertainment industry. Speaking in a recent interview, the petite entertainer explained that her past experiences with men have made…
Nigeria’s total public debt has climbed to N152.40 trillion as of June 30, 2025, up from N149.39 trillion at the end of March. This is according to the latest figures from the Debt Management Office (DMO). The figure represents a quarterly increase of N3.01 trillion, equivalent to 2.01%, while in dollar terms the debt stock…
