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Nigerian Actress Stella Ikwuegbu Passes Away

Tragic loss for the Nigerian movie industry, veteran actress Stella Ikwuegbu has passed away. Her death has plunged the industry into mourning once again. Stella Ikwuegbu, a beloved figure in Nigerian cinema, lost her battle with leg cancer today, June 16. Her colleagues and fans alike are devastated by the news. Movie producer Stanley Ontop […]

CharlyBoy Criticizes President Tinubu’s Sons’ Presence in Presidential Villa

In a recent Instagram post, Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, expressed his disapproval of Seyi and Yinka Tinubu, sons of President Tinubu, frequently being at the presidential villa. CharlyBoy highlighted that during Peter Obi’s tenure as governor of Anambra state, his children did not work anywhere near the government house. He wrote ‘’Happy Fathers […]

President Tinubu Calls for Sacrifice During Eid Prayer in Lagos

President Tinubu has asked all Nigerians to be ready to give up things as he attends Eid prayer in Lagos. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mentioned that some sacrifices will be needed to help the country progress. He talked to reporters after participating in the Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Lagos, echoing what the Chief Imam of Lagos […]

Gunmen Attack Leaves Four Injured in Enugu Community

Gunmen recently attacked Umu-Ezuboke Umualor community in Enugu state, resulting in four people being hospitalized due to gunshot wounds. Mr. Methodist Ejiagbo, one of the victims recovering in hospital, recalled how three months ago, individuals from Abakaliki threatened him, warning of impending violence. They specifically targeted his house and land, claiming they would seize his […]

Woman Sets 86-Year-Old Mother Ablaze in Ondo State

In Ondo State, a 45-year-old woman named Abiodun, also known as “Iya Sunday,” poured petrol on her 86-year-old mother and set her on fire, believing her mother was responsible for her misfortunes. The incident occurred in Surulere, opposite Anglican Cathedral Church, on Friday, June 14, 2024. Abiodun’s mother suffered severe burns and is currently receiving […]

Tinubu Inherited a Struggling Economy, Presidency Tells New York Times

The Presidency has responded to a New York Times report that criticized Nigeria’s economy as being in its worst state in a generation. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, reacted on Sunday, stating that the report was biased and failed to acknowledge the positive steps being taken. Onanuga argued that […]

Kaduna Pilgrim Passes Away During 2024 Hajj in Makkah

A female pilgrim from Kaduna State, Hajiya Asma’u Muhammad-Ladan, has died in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during the 2024 Hajj. She passed away at King Fahad Hospital after a brief illness on Friday. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Malam Yunusa Muhammad-Abdullahi, announced the sad news in Arafat on Saturday, […]

OAP Do2dtun Shares Heartfelt Message on Father’s Day with Adorable Videos of His Children

Kayode Ojuolape Oladotun, better known as Do2dtun, a popular Nigerian on-air personality, wrote a touching message to himself on Father’s Day. Dotun’s wife, Omotayo, filed for divorce in 2022, accusing him of domestic violence and emotional abuse. The couple, who married in 2013, have two children together. Since the divorce, Dotun has been publicly criticizing […]

DJ Killed During Hotel Robbery in Abuja

A group of armed robbers attacked a hotel in Gwarinpa, Abuja, early on Saturday. In the early hours of Saturday, a group of armed robbers attacked a hotel in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja, causing panic among the residents. During the robbery, the attackers shot a DJ who later died at the Federal Medical Centre […]

Israel DMW Praises Chioma Ahead of Her Wedding with Davido

Isreal Afeare, also known as Israel DMW, the logistics manager for singer Davido, has praised Chioma, Davido’s wife. On Saturday evening, June 15, Israel posted on his Instagram Stories, showering Chioma with compliments. This comes just before Davido and Chioma’s wedding, which will take place in Lagos on June 25. In his post, Israel mentioned […]