NSA office counters El-Rufai accusations, makes clarifications on alleged payments to bandits
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has dismissed accusations made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that the federal government pays or rewards bandits. In a statement released on Monday and signed by Zakari Mijinyawa, ONSA described the claims as false, adding that no part of the government has ever offered ransom […]
Female football not as rewarding as male football – Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has spoken about the challenges female players face, saying women’s football still doesn’t bring the same rewards as men’s football. She explained that the difference between the two is very clear, especially when it comes to financial benefits. The Paris Saint-Germain forward revealed this during a recent episode of the […]
I took oath, bet on country – Tinubu begs Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has reminded Nigerians that he took an oath to serve the entire country and not just a section of it. He explained that this oath guides all the development projects his administration is carrying out across the nation. Tinubu said Nigerians can place their trust in the country’s future because no citizen […]
‘Smoking, drinking don’t boost creativity’ – Veteran musician, Bright Chimezie
Veteran Nigerian musician Bright Chimezie has rejected the idea that smoking or drinking alcohol makes artists more creative. The highlife legend, known for his hit song Because of English, described such claims as false and misleading. Speaking on the CreativTea Podcast, Chimezie explained that many artists who smoke or drink are only doing it for […]
Pain of heartbreak inspired my tattoo – Tiwa Savage
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has shared that the inspiration behind her tattoo came from the pain of heartbreak. She explained that instead of going to a tattoo parlour, she flew in a tattoo artist from Los Angeles to her home in Lagos. According to her, she wanted to be in a private and comfortable space, […]
BBNaija 10: I was married off at age of 15 – Sultana
Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Sultana, has opened up about a very personal and emotional part of her life. During the live show on Sunday, she was having a conversation with fellow housemate Jason Jae in the garden when she revealed that she was forced into marriage at the age of 15. Sultana also […]
Phyna’s sister: ‘We arranged to fly her to India’ – Dangote reacts as Ruth dies
The Dangote Group has said it was already making plans to fly Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Phyna, to India for advanced medical treatment before she sadly passed away. The company disclosed this in a statement on its official X account on Sunday while also sending condolences to Ruth’s family. […]
Ndume decries fresh Boko Haram killings in Borno communities
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, has condemned the latest Boko Haram attacks on Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government and Mussa in Askira/Uba, which claimed several lives over the weekend. In Ngoshe, five farmers were killed on their farmlands on Saturday morning. The same night in Mussa, armed men invaded the community, killing […]
Residents trample each other to loot relief materials meant for distribution in Suleja, Niger State
There was total confusion on Sunday, August 31, in Suleja, Niger State, when residents stormed a field and looted relief materials that were meant for public distribution. The items had been arranged earlier in the day for a scheduled exercise, but before officials could begin, the restless crowd rushed to grab the supplies. In the […]
Pastor Kumuyi reviews Deeper Life marriage rules; says some of the old rules are not biblical
The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has announced changes to the church’s marriage rules, saying that some of the old practices were never from the Bible but only church guidelines. During the 2025 Global Family and Marriage Conference on Sunday, August 31, Kumuyi explained that the rule which stopped […]