He only helped me halfway – Portable explains his beef with Olamide
Nigerian singer Portable, whose real name is Habeeb Okikiola, has opened up about his ongoing disagreement with rapper and music executive Olamide. In a recent interview on EchoRoom, Portable said his problem with Olamide started because he felt Olamide didn’t support him enough when he was just starting out. Portable explained that Olamide gave him […]
I couldn’t have tolerated Peter Obi’s presidency because of his ‘annoying voice’ – Wani
Nigerian singer Wani has stirred controversy after saying he couldn’t have tolerated Peter Obi’s voice as president. Peter Obi, who ran for president in the 2023 elections under the Labour Party, is known for his calm and serious tone when speaking. Wani took to his X (formerly Twitter) page to express his opinion, writing:“I don’t […]
Abandoned baby found crying at riverside in Kogi
A baby girl was found crying near the Niger Bridge in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. She had been left alone by the riverside with some baby clothes, a wrapper, and other items. According to Omera Ugbede Opaluwa, who shared a video of the baby on Friday, April 4, 2025, a community leader heard the baby crying […]
President Trump fires director and deputy director of the National Security Agency
President Donald Trump has fired the director and deputy director of the National Security Agency (NSA). On Thursday, General Timothy Haugh, the head of the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command, and his deputy, Wendy Noble, were both removed from their positions. Trump has replaced them with William Hartmann, the deputy at U.S. Cyber Command, and […]
Turkey: Fenerbahce states position on Mourinho’s clash with Galatasaray coach, Buruk
Fenerbahce has spoken out in support of their manager, Jose Mourinho, after a tense moment during their Turkish Cup match against Galatasaray on Wednesday night. The incident happened after Fenerbahce lost 2-1 at home. Mourinho was seen grabbing Galatasaray’s coach, Okan Buruk, by the nose. Buruk then fell to the ground, and Mourinho was quickly […]
BREAKING: Court bars parties from granting interviews in Natasha’s case against Akpabio, others
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered all sides involved in the case filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and others to stop speaking to the media about the matter. Justice Binta Fatima Nyako gave the order after Akpabio’s lawyer, Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN), complained that Senator Natasha had been […]
Belgium: Gent in talks with Super Eagles defender over new contract
Belgian football club KAA Gent is currently discussing a new contract with Nigerian defender Jordan Torunarigha. The 27-year-old player’s current deal with the team is close to ending, but Gent wants to keep him longer. Talks are still ongoing between the club and Torunarigha’s agents, according to Belgian media outlet Het Laatste Nieuws. Earlier this […]
Natasha’s recall: Kogi SDP passes vote of no confidence on INEC
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State has said it no longer trusts Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party raised concerns about how INEC handled the 2023 Kogi State governorship election and the ongoing recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement by the Kogi SDP’s Press Secretary, […]
EPL: My mistake almost cost Chelsea against Tottenham – Maresca
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has admitted that he made a mistake during their 1-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday. He said his decision to make defensive substitutions near the end of the match could have cost them the victory. Maresca made the changes before noticing that 12 minutes had been added as extra time. […]
How Funke Akindele paid me just N90,000 after one month on set – Ijoba Lande speaks out
Nigerian actor and comedian, Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, better known as Ijoba Lande, has shared a disappointing experience he had while working with famous actress and producer Funke Akindele. In a video posted on his social media, Lande said he worked on a movie for one month at Amen Estate, which was produced by Akindele. However, […]