Oyo to ban ‘Okada’ riders without QR Code jackets from plying roads
Oyo State has announced that any Okada rider (motorcycle taxi operator) who does not wear the state-approved QR code jacket will no longer be allowed to work. These jackets come with a special QR code that helps confirm if the rider is registered and safe to use. The government says those who ignore the rule […]
My eyes were burning – Woman hospitalised after lash extension nightmare
A woman from Midrand, South Africa, ended up in the hospital after getting eyelash extensions. What was supposed to be a simple beauty treatment almost caused her to lose her eyesight. Refilwe Motiang, 31, had gone to a local salon last Thursday to get her lashes done before a trip. But things took a bad […]
Worst of PDP defections yet to come. If PDP fails, Nigeria edges closer to a one-party state – Saraki
Former Senate President and head of the PDP Reconciliation Committee, Bukola Saraki, has raised alarm over the state of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying more members may still leave the party as it prepares for the 2027 elections. During a chat with Arise TV, Saraki admitted that the party is currently facing serious internal […]
Rwanda and DR Congo sign peace deal in US
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a new peace deal in Washington, hoping to stop the ongoing fighting in eastern DRC, a region rich in minerals. The agreement, which had support from Qatar and was signed at the U.S. State Department, is meant to stop countries from backing rebel groups. Even […]
Fubara, Wike, sighted together in Rivers State after peace talks
Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, was recently seen in public with his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as well as the suspended Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule. Their appearance comes just two days after they attended a new peace meeting at the Presidential […]
Club World Cup 2025: ‘I’m sure’ – Maresca predicts Benfica vs Chelsea
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has shared his thoughts ahead of their Club World Cup Round of 16 game against Benfica. He believes both teams are evenly matched and it will be a close contest. Chelsea is set to play Portuguese side Benfica on Saturday night as part of the Club World Cup tournament. Both teams […]
BBNaija Reunion: I don’t like snakes – Onyeka on why she can’t be friends with Victoria
Former Big Brother Naija Season 9 housemate Onyeka has said she is not interested in becoming friends with her fellow ex-housemate Victoria. During the show, Onyeka and Victoria didn’t get along because they were both interested in the same male housemate, Ozee Mbadiwe. This led to tension and rivalry between them. At the BBNaija reunion, […]
BBNaija Reunion: You can’t shame me for having sex on national TV – Chinwe tells Chinne
Former BBNaija Season 9 housemate, Chinwe, made it clear she’s not ashamed of anything that happened on the show, even after being called out by fellow housemate Chinne. Earlier in the season, Chinwe and her then-lover Zion admitted that they had been intimate several times while in the Big Brother house. This caused a lot […]
Police commend Anambra resident for filming abduction in Akwa
A resident of Awka, Anambra State, has been praised by the state police for his bravery in filming a kidnapping while it was happening. The man risked his safety to record the event, and the video is now helping police investigate the case. The video, which has been widely shared online, shows three armed men […]
UNN student Becky who claimed she has never been in a relationship in order to go on a date with media personality Asherkine gets called out by her alleged boyfriend of 2 years
A female student from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), named Becky, has become a hot topic online. She said she had never been in a relationship so she could go on a date with popular media figure Asherkine. But her claim didn’t go unnoticed. A man came forward, saying he had been dating Becky […]