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400 Nigerians Deported from UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently deported 400 Nigerians, which included 90 women and 310 men, according to a report by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The deportees were received by officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Representatives from the Office of the National Security Adviser, the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, […]

BREAKING: Several Feared Dead as Vehicle Crashes into Anambra Market

On Wednesday, tragedy struck at Oye Agu Market in Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, as a speeding vehicle lost control and rammed into the busy marketplace. The horrific accident has left many feared dead, while several others were injured, and market wares were destroyed. How the Accident Happened The details of the […]

Nigerian Journalist Ajibade Owefoso Passes Away in His Sleep

Nigerian journalist Ajibade Owefoso, a well-known correspondent for Trust TV in Imo State, tragically passed away in his sleep. His untimely death occurred over the weekend in his Lagos apartment, leaving many shocked and saddened. The news of his passing was confirmed by neighbors who discovered his body on the morning of Saturday, September 7. […]

Court Sets N10m Bail for End Bad Governance Protesters

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to ten protesters involved in the #EndBadGovernance movement. Justice Emeka Nwite presided over the case, setting the bail at N10 million for each of the accused, who were detained on charges that include treason. In addition to the bail amount, the court ordered that each protester […]

INEC Chairman Urges EFCC and ICPC to Combat Vote Buying in Edo Election

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has issued a strong appeal to Nigeria’s top anti-corruption agencies—the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)—to crack down on individuals planning to engage in vote buying during the upcoming Edo State election. This call to action […]

Joe Ajaero’s Travel Restriction: Ex-DSS Director Weighs In on Investigation

Dennis Amachree, a former Assistant Director at the Department of State Services (DSS), has shed light on why labor leader Joe Ajaero is currently unable to travel outside Nigeria. According to Amachree, Ajaero is under investigation for alleged terrorism financing and related offenses, which means he should remain in the country until the probe is […]

“Tems Questions Pregnancy Rumors Involving Future, Wizkid, and Drake”

Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, has spoken out about rumors suggesting she was pregnant with American rapper Future’s child. The rumors started after Tems attended Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2024 show at London Fashion Week in December last year. She wore a fitted black dress paired with a purple fluffy coat, and some fans […]

50 Cent Requests to Drop Defamation Lawsuit Against Ex, Daphne Joy

In a surprising legal move, rapper and actor 50 Cent has filed a motion to drop his defamation lawsuit against his ex-girlfriend, Daphne Joy. The lawsuit, originally filed in May 2024, accused Joy of defamation after she posted serious allegations on Instagram, claiming that the rapper had r@ped and physically abused her. The high-profile legal […]

American Businessman Sentenced to 74 Years for $1.2 Million Visa Scam in Lagos

In a recent ruling, an American businessman, Marco Antonio Ramirez, has been sentenced to 74 years in prison by a Lagos State Special Offences Court. Ramirez was convicted for scamming victims out of $1.2 million through a fraudulent EB-5 visa scheme, alongside an additional $368,698.24 in a separate fraud case. Justice Mojisola Dada, who presided […]

Harris Campaign Calls for Second Debate Against Trump After First Showdown in Philadelphia

In an unexpected turn of events, Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has called for a second presidential debate against former president Donald Trump, just moments after their first debate in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. Despite previously rejecting the idea of more than one debate, Harris’s team now feels that another showdown is necessary for voters […]