Nigerians top list of asylum seekers in Ireland
Nigeria has become the leading country of origin for asylum seekers in Ireland, according to the latest data from the Department of Justice, Home Affairs, and Migration. Asylum is protection given to people fleeing danger or persecution in their home countries, and an asylum seeker is someone who has applied for this protection and is […]
FG to tighten border control following new Ebola outbreak
The Federal Government of Nigeria has increased monitoring and health checks at all entry points after a new Ebola outbreak was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Dr Akpan Nse, Director of Port Health Services at the Ministry of Health, confirmed that extra staff have been sent to strengthen border surveillance and prevent […]
Nigeria and Benin Republic turn up heat on FIFA over South Africa’s ineligible player
Nigeria and Benin have asked FIFA to deduct points from South Africa in the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers. They say FIFA’s silence on the matter is putting the tournament’s fairness at risk. The issue began after South Africa beat Lesotho 2-0. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena played in the match even though he was supposed to […]
Temi Otedola drops father’s name after marriage to Mr Eazi
Temi Otedola, daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, has officially changed her surname after her marriage to popular singer Mr Eazi. Her Instagram profile now shows the addition of “Ajibade” to her name, which is Mr Eazi’s surname. The singer’s real name is Oluwatosin Ajibade. The couple marked their union with a series of grand […]
Empty vengeful outing – Gov Alia dismisses Waya’s petition to Pope Leo XIV
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has dismissed a petition sent against him by Joseph Waya, the 2023 APGA governorship candidate, to Pope Leo XIV. He described the move as baseless and motivated by personal bitterness. Waya, through the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, accused Governor Alia of bringing the Catholic […]
Transfer: 3 EPL clubs tried signing Mainoo as Arsenal receive offer for Trossard
Three Premier League teams reportedly attempted to sign Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo on loan for the season. According to the Daily Mail, Everton, Aston Villa, and Tottenham Hotspur were among the clubs that made approaches for the 19-year-old. Mainoo himself had been open to leaving on loan in search of regular game time, but […]
FG Targets Over 400K Youths With Accessible Loans As CREDICORP Launches YouthCred In Lagos
The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has rolled out the YouthCred program at the NYSC camp in Ipaja, Lagos, after an earlier launch in Abuja. The initiative is part of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, aimed at improving access to consumer credit for Nigerians. YouthCred, carrying the slogan “Real Financial Knowledge, Real Credit”, will give […]
Actor,Charlie Sheen opens up about sexual encounters with men for the first time
Hollywood actor Charlie Sheen has spoken openly for the first time about his past sexual experiences with men. The star described the confession as “freeing” after years of silence and living under the threat of blackmail. In his soon-to-be-released memoir The Book of Sheen and Netflix documentary aka Charlie Sheen, the 60-year-old actor said he […]
“I only had N50,000 when my wife suggested we get married” Former Uber driver who lost his sight following bandit attack hails wife
A Nigerian man who lost his sight after being attacked by armed bandits while driving Uber has shared his touching story. He praised his wife for standing by him and even suggesting marriage when life seemed hopeless. He explained that he became blind at the age of 27 after one of the attackers shot him […]
“Don’t marry oyibo woman” Nigerian man who married a Caucasian woman shares his experience as he advices others
A Nigerian man, Ifeanyi Eze, has opened up about the cultural differences he experienced after marrying a Caucasian woman. Sharing his story on Facebook, he explained the challenges, adjustments, and lessons he believes other Nigerian men should keep in mind before marrying outside their culture. He recalled his first visit to his wife’s family home […]