NARD Declares Total, Indefinite Nationwide Strike The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike set to begin at midnight on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The announcement was made on Friday by Dr. Muhammad Usman Suleiman, NARD’s President, following the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. According to Suleiman,…
Amnesty International Renews Call for Justice in Ochanya’s Case Global human rights organization Amnesty International has urged the Nigerian authorities to review and reopen the case of 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje, whose death in 2018 exposed one of the country’s most disturbing stories of sexual abuse and systemic failure. Ochanya, a junior secondary school student at…
The rise and fall of Mo’Hits Records In the early 2000s, Mo’Hits Records co-founded by Don Jazzy and D’banj became a dominant force in the Nigerian music scene. The label released hit after hit and introduced major stars.However, by 2012 the partnership could not be sustained due to “irreconcilable differences” between the founders. The dissolution…
Lasisi Elenu and Nonso Adika Welcome a Son, River Elroi Nigerian comedian Lasisi Elenu (real name Nosa Afolabi) and his wife, Nonso Adika Afolabi, have welcomed their second child, a baby boy named River Elroi Adédámini Adewunmi Nosagie Anyalewechi Afolabi. The comedian announced the arrival of their son via Instagram, quoting John 7:38 (NLT): “Whoever…
Tinubu Sacks Defence Chief General Chris Musa in Sweeping Military Overhaul Background to the Shake-Up President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked General Christopher Gwabin Musa as Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), marking a major shift in the country’s military leadership.Musa, who was appointed in June 2023, has been replaced by Major General Olufemi Oluyede…
Kaduna ADC in Turmoil as Deputy Chairman, Eight Officials Expelled The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has plunged into crisis following the expulsion of its Deputy Chairman, Ahmed Mustapha, and eight other key officials over alleged gross misconduct, insubordination, and attempts to usurp leadership within the party. The expulsions were part…
Mkpa Oju Uka Refutes Reports of London Imprisonment Former Deputy Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, Abia State, Mkpa Oju Uka, has dismissed reports alleging he is in a London prison for drug trafficking and mortgage fraud as false and malicious. Speaking on Wednesday, Uka described the viral claims as fabricated stories orchestrated by political…
Tinubu Nominates Dr Bernard Doro as Minister from Plateau State President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the name of Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State to the Senate for screening and confirmation as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The President’s letter was read on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday by…
Blaqbonez Says He’s Open to Non-Monogamous Marriage Nigerian rapper Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez, has stirred conversations after revealing that he wouldn’t mind being in an open marriage. Speaking on a recent episode of the In My Opinion podcast, the “Back in Uni” crooner explained that he believes sexual exclusivity isn’t necessary for a…
Nigerian Woman Arrested in Texas After Daughter Dies in Hot Car A 36-year-old Nigerian woman, Gbemisola Akayinode, has been arrested and charged with felony murder in Texas after her 9-year-old daughter, Oluwasikemi Akayinode, died of hyperthermia—a severe form of heatstroke—after being left inside a car for several hours. Sheriff Confirms Homicide in Child’s Death The…
Kano Court Orders TikTokers to Marry Within 60 Days A magistrate court sitting in Kano has ordered two popular TikTok personalities, Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda, to get married within 60 days following their involvement in viral videos described as “indecent” by the Kano State Films and Video Censorship Board. Court Labels Videos…
Regina Daniels Accuses Husband Ned Nwoko of Domestic Violence Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has accused her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, of physical assault, following a viral video that surfaced online showing her in tears and speaking about alleged violence in their home. In the video, Daniels appeared visibly shaken as she said: “In Ned Nwoko’s…
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Wike: Tinubu Will End Judges’ Use of Rented Apartments in FCT Tinubu to Provide Official Residences for Abuja Judges The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured that President Bola Tinubu will put an end to the era of judges residing in rented apartments within the nation’s capital. Speaking on Monday…
Adesua Etomi-Wellington Reveals Near-Death Experience in the UK Popular Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington has opened up about a terrifying health ordeal that nearly claimed her life while she was in the United Kingdom earlier this year. In a deeply emotional Instagram post shared on Sunday, the actress revealed that she underwent an unexpected surgery in…
Three Years After Rico Swavey’s Passing Three years after the tragic death of Big Brother Naija star and singer Patrick Fakoya, popularly known as Rico Swavey, his management and fans have taken to social media to honour his memory with emotional tributes. On Monday, a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by his management described…
Putin Takes Responsibility for Deadly Azerbaijani Plane Crash Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly admitted that Russia bears responsibility for the Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 crash, which killed 38 people on Christmas Day 2024. Speaking in Dushanbe, Azerbaijan, after a meeting with President Ilham Aliyev, Putin said the tragic accident resulted from “several factors”, including…
NATO Launches ‘Steadfast Noon’ Nuclear Exercise Amid Russia Tensions NATO will begin its annual nuclear deterrence exercise, Steadfast Noon, on Monday, according to alliance chief Mark Rutte. The two-week drill comes at a time of heightened tension with Russia following a series of airspace incursions and drone activity across Europe. In a video statement, Rutte…
Makinde Calls for Transparency on Coastal Highway Cost Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has joined the growing conversation around the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, questioning the transparency of its cost and defending a journalist who pressed for accountability. Makinde, speaking at an event in a viral video on Friday, criticised the Minister of Works, David…
Imisi Becomes ₦150 Million Richer as She Emerges Winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10 After weeks of suspense, drama, and fierce competition, Opeyemi “Imisioluwa” Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10. The 23-year-old fashion designer and actress from Oyo State clinched the top spot on…
