The Nigeria Police Force has cleared Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo of an alleged rape accusation following what it described as a thorough and multi-layered investigation into the complaint filed against him. Police findings indicate that the allegation, which surfaced in September 2025, could not be substantiated due to what investigators termed a lack of credible…
The Ogun State Police Command has ordered a probe into a viral video showing controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, in police custody. According to reports, Portable’s arrest was reportedly triggered by a complaint filed by his baby mama, identified as Asabi. The footage, which has been widely shared on social media, especially…
A businessman in the United Kingdom (UK), Peter Etherington, who was said to be in an induced coma, has been ordered to be arrested after a court was told there was no evidence he was in hospital and that he had been seen shopping in Tesco. The 68-year-old was due to appear before Bradford Magistrates’…
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended the planned resumption of its proposed industrial action, tagged TICS 2.0, following what it described as firm commitments from key stakeholders and direct intervention by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, acting on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The decision was taken at a virtual Emergency…
Popular Nigerian content creator and skit maker, Esther Thomas, widely known as Sunshine, has died following complications from fibroid surgery. Her death was confirmed by family members in a statement posted on her Instagram page on Saturday. According to the family, Sunshine passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, after an unsuccessful surgical procedure. “We…
Popular skit maker and streamer, Carter Efe, has disclosed that he separated from his baby mama, Emmanuella, more than a year ago. In a series of Instagram posts, Carter Efe revealed that the relationship negatively affected his mental health, finances, and creativity, leaving him struggling to think clearly, create content, and maintain stability. He described…
The Katsina State Government has explained its decision to initiate the release of 70 persons suspected to be involved in banditry, saying the move was part of efforts to sustain an ongoing peace deal with armed groups operating in the state. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Nasir Muazu, said the decision…
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi , popularly known as Portable, was reportedly arrested by the police after his baby mama, Ashabi Simple, reported him. The singer and his baby mama have been at loggerheads and have dragged each other online over allegations made by the music star. In the video making the rounds, Portable…
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has dismissed talks comparing him with legendary Nigerian forward Rashidi Yekini, insisting that the late football icon remains Nigeria’s greatest striker of all time. Osimhen made the remark after Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a match that sent the Super…
The Federal Government has filed a three-count criminal charge against a former Nigerian Ambassador to Zambia, Amb. Nwannebuike Ominyi Eze, and others over alleged cybercrime offences at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The amended charges, filed by the Federal Government in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CR/654/, stem from alleged false and damaging statements published on Top…
