Alleged Defamation: Court Orders Arrest Of Activist Verydarkman
A Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja has issued an arrest warrant for popular blogger Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over allegations of defamation against gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. The court, led by Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna, ordered the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to arrest VeryDarkMan and bring him to court. […]
We were at Wike’s beck and Call – Ex-lawmaker Dike blasts Rivers Assembly for blocking Fubara
A former Rivers State lawmaker, Matthew Dike, has condemned the state’s House of Assembly for stopping Governor Siminalayi Fubara from presenting the state budget. He called their actions hypocritical, pointing out that they were eager to receive the budget but later prevented its presentation. Dike, who previously served as the chairman of Tai Local Government […]
Streamer Peller under fire for calling Runtown ‘up-and-coming artist’
Popular TikTok streamer Peller is being criticized on social media for calling Nigerian Afrobeats star Runtown an “up-and-coming artist.” During a recent livestream, Peller’s co-host suggested featuring Runtown. However, Peller rejected the idea, saying he only wanted successful artists on his stream. “Who is Runtown? That one never blow. We no know am. Give me […]
Oyebanji government resolves chieftaincy dispute in Ilawe Ekiti
The Ekiti State Government has successfully settled a chieftaincy dispute in Ilawe Ekiti, a town in Ekiti Southwest Local Government Area. The conflict arose over the appointment of Mrs. Regina Oluwafemi as the Ajakarinde of Okebedo Quarters. Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye led the mediation process in Ado Ekiti, warning that any unrest in the town […]
Nuclear deals: Talks with US possible only on equal terms – Iran
Iran has made it clear that it will only hold nuclear talks with the United States if both sides negotiate on equal terms. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stressed that discussions cannot happen while the U.S. continues its “maximum pressure” policy. Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah […]
Carabao Cup final: ‘It’ll end 2-0’ – Neville, Keane predicts Liverpool vs Newcastle
Former football stars turned pundits, Gary Neville and Roy Keane, have shared their predictions for the Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle United. The two teams will face off at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, with Liverpool aiming for their first trophy under new manager Arne Slot. Liverpool comes into this match after a tough […]
Troops arrest 21-year-old notorious gunrunner, neutralize two kidnappers in Plateau
The Nigerian Army has made progress in fighting crime in Plateau State. During their ongoing security operation, Operation Lafiyan Jama’a, soldiers arrested a 21-year-old gunrunner and neutralized two kidnappers in separate missions. On March 12, 2025, soldiers carried out an operation in Kuru and Turu areas of Jos South Local Government Area (LGA). They engaged […]
I got death threats after Elon Musk shared fake news about me – Ayo Edebiri
Nigerian-American actress Ayo Edebiri has shared that she received serious death threats and racial slurs because of Elon Musk. She explained that in February 2024, a fake report claimed Disney was considering her to replace Johnny Depp in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Elon Musk reacted to the false news by posting “Disney sucks” […]
UCL: Behave yourself – James Maddison tells Real Madrid midfielder after win over Atletico
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has sent a funny message to Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham after their Champions League victory against Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid had won the first leg 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu. In the second leg at Metropolitano Stadium, Atletico Madrid secured a 1-0 win after 120 minutes, making it a 2-2 […]
Senates passes vote of confidence on Akpabio
The Nigerian Senate has passed a vote of confidence on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, despite allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This decision was made on March 13, just two days after Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, spoke at […]