Leaked Audios Fuel Fresh Feud Between Natasha And Akpabio, As Verydarkman Reacts
Fresh Natasha Akpabio leaked audio recordings have reignited the long-running dispute between the Kogi senator and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, with both clips still unverified. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Two purported voice recordings linked to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio have triggered fresh reactions online, after US-based activist Sandra Duru released the clips…
Tinubu Taps Wike To Coordinate Rivers, Abuja For 2027 Campaign, Isaac Fayose Reacts
Wike 2027 campaign plans have taken a fresh turn as President Bola Tinubu is reportedly set to give the FCT Minister coordinating roles in Rivers and Abuja ahead of the 2027 election. ABUJA, NIGERIA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly set to assign Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, a coordinating role…
Rufai Oseni Says Wike Eyes 2031 Presidency Amid APC Clash
Wike 2031 ambition has become a fresh talking point after broadcaster Rufai Oseni said the FCT Minister is strategically positioning himself for a future presidential contest amid his dispute with APC governors. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Arise Television presenter Rufai Oseni has claimed that Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, is playing a…
NDLEA Intercepts N3.4bn Drugs, Arrests Fake Police Officer
The NDLEA drug seizure has topped N3.4 billion after major operations across Nigeria uncovered Canadian Loud, opioids and cannabis, while officers arrested a suspected fake police officer and a mechanic accused of storing drugs. ABUJA, NIGERIA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted more than 1.3 million tablets and capsules of tramadol and…
Video: Ochacho Denies Giving Peller House To Promote Son’s Music
Ochacho Peller house controversy has taken a fresh turn after businessman King Ochacho denied giving the TikTok star the property to promote his son Ice King’s music, saying he gifted it out of goodwill. LAGOS, NIGERIA — Real estate businessman King Mohamed Adah, popularly known as King Ochacho, has denied claims that he gave TikTok…
Abuja Police Arrest 300 Suspects In Crime Hideout Raids
Abuja police arrest about 300 suspects during raids on crime flashpoints across the FCT on Saturday, September 19, as officers target traffic robbery, theft, phone snatching and one-chance operations. ABUJA, NIGERIA — The FCT Police Command has arrested about 300 suspects during a coordinated raid on criminal hideouts across Abuja, targeting locations linked to traffic…
Nigeria Suspends 20 Officers After 37 Miners Die In Custody
The 37 miners deaths in Niger State custody have triggered a federal probe, with Nigeria suspending 20 NSCDC officers after the detainees died on September 17 in Minna. MINNA, NIGERIA — The Federal Government has suspended 20 officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, including the Niger State Commandant, after 37 suspected illegal…
Selena Gomez Cheating Rumours Debunked As Old Clips Resurface
Selena Gomez cheating rumours have resurfaced online after old videos of the singer crying were falsely linked to claims that husband Benny Blanco cheated on her with a young influencer. LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES — Selena Gomez has become the subject of fresh cheating rumours online after old videos of her crying were recirculated with…
Obi, Kwankwaso Take 2027 Campaign Message To Kaduna Town H
Obi Kwankwaso Kaduna campaign activities continue on Saturday as Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso take their 2027 political message to voters in Kaduna, days after the movement unveiled a nationwide campaign structure. KADUNA, NIGERIA — Presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, are taking their Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) campaign message to…
Video: How Haresh Aswani Builds Indomie Empire Through Long-Term Nigeria Bet
Haresh Aswani helped turn Indomie from an unfamiliar product into a Nigerian household name, as Tolaram expanded from noodles into food manufacturing, distribution and infrastructure after decades of investment. LAGOS, NIGERIA — Haresh Aswani, a senior executive of Singapore-based Tolaram Group, has emerged as one of the key figures behind the company’s decades-long expansion in…
Video: Lagos Agbero Demands ₦50,000 From Driver Carrying Goods
A Lagos agbero has been filmed demanding ₦50,000 from a driver carrying goods, renewing public anger over alleged unofficial levies and intimidation faced by motorists on Lagos roads. LAGOS, NIGERIA — A video circulating online has shown a suspected agbero stopping a driver carrying goods in Lagos and demanding ₦50,000 before allowing the vehicle to…
Aisha Buhari Appears At Luxury Boat Party In Spain
A video showing Aisha Buhari Spain alongside prominent Nigerians at a luxury gathering in Marbella has sparked online reactions, with viewers debating the lifestyle of Nigerian political figures abroad. MARBELLA, SPAIN — Former First Lady Aisha Buhari has appeared in a video from a luxury gathering in Marbella, Málaga, Spain, alongside prominent Nigerian figures, including…
Nigerian Lecturer Found Dead At Home In South Africa
A Nigerian lecturer has been found dead at her home in South Africa, with her family seeking answers over the circumstances surrounding her death on August 16, 2026. EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA — A Nigerian academic, Dr Ayodele Temidayo Odularu, has been found dead at her residence in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa,…
Obi Supporters Push 2027 Message Across Ethnic Lines
Obi supporters 2027 are sharing personal photos online from Yoruba, Tiv, Ekiti, Osun and Edo communities, presenting the posts as a show of support for Peter Obi ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Supporters of Peter Obi have continued sharing personal photographs online to express support for his 2027 presidential bid, with…
Atiku Warns Tinubu Against 2027 Electricity Subsidy Removal
Electricity subsidy 2027 plans have drawn a warning from Atiku Abubakar, who urged President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Abuja to avoid another policy shock that could increase costs for households and businesses. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned President Bola Tinubu against ending Nigeria’s electricity subsidy in 2027, arguing that…
Obi Kwankwaso Movement Names 59-Member Campaign Council
The Obi Kwankwaso movement has unveiled a 59-member presidential campaign council covering Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT as preparations for the 2027 election gather pace. ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has constituted a 59-member Presidential Campaign Council to coordinate its mobilisation activities across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections, with zonal and…
Champz And Iceking Ochacho Draw Spotify Attention
Young rappers Champz Iceking Ochacho are drawing fresh attention on Spotify as fans compare their monthly listeners, song streams and growing profiles in Nigeria’s entertainment scene. LAGOS, NIGERIA — Young Nigerian rappers Champz and Iceking Ochacho are attracting attention from music fans as listeners compare their latest Spotify figures, with both teenagers building early careers…
Macron Hosts Tinubu For Private Dinner At Élysée Palace
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for a private dinner in Paris on Thursday, September 17, as both countries reaffirm their longstanding diplomatic relationship. PARIS, FRANCE — French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a private dinner at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Thursday night, September 17,…
Jarvis Says Peller Mansion May Be Ready Before December
The Peller mansion gifted by King Ochacho is still unfinished, Jarvis has revealed, weeks after the ₦400 million Abuja property was presented to her and Peller at their wedding. LAGOS, NIGERIA — Nigerian content creator Jarvis has disclosed that the Peller mansion gifted by real estate businessman King Ochacho is still far from completion, despite…
APC Chieftain Farouk Aliyu Rejects Wike’s Lazy Governors Remark
Farouk Aliyu Wike clash has deepened after the APC chieftain rejected Nyesom Wike’s description of some party governors as lazy and 419ners over the 2027 Rainbow Coalition dispute. ABUJA, NIGERIA — APC chieftain Farouk Aliyu has rejected comments by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike describing some All Progressives Congress governors as “politically lazy” and “419ners”, saying…
Kate Henshaw Mourns Olu Jacobs After Veteran Actor Dies At 84
Kate Henshaw Olu Jacobs tribute has added to the wave of grief in Nollywood after veteran actor Olu Jacobs died at 84 on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The actress remembered the screen icon and sent prayers to his family. LAGOS — Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has paid an emotional tribute to veteran actor Olu Jacobs…
South African Woman Jessica Ann Jailed 25 Years For Heroin
Jessica Ann heroin case has ended with a 25-year prison sentence in Abuja after a Nigerian court convicted the South African woman for importing 5.75kg of heroin through the capital’s international airport. ABUJA, NIGERIA — A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Will Jessica Ann, a 38-year-old South African woman, to 25 years in…
Peter Obi Releases Handover Report As Soludo Debt Row Deepens
Peter Obi has released his 2014 Anambra handover report as evidence in his growing debt dispute with Governor Charles Soludo’s government, which says old loans and other liabilities remain outstanding. AWKA, ANAMBRA — Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has released his 2014 handover report amid a fresh dispute with the administration of Governor Charles…
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Repairs Leave Motorists In Endless Gridlock
The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has again become a major traffic nightmare as Kara Bridge repairs leave motorists stranded for hours, while crashes and restricted road space worsen congestion between Lagos and Ogun. LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has plunged motorists and commuters into another round of severe traffic congestion as ongoing repairs on Kara Bridge…
Atiku Gets Court Nod To Serve Tinubu In 2027 Eligibility Suit
The Atiku Tinubu eligibility battle has taken a fresh turn after a Federal High Court in Abuja allowed Atiku Abubakar to serve President Bola Tinubu through the APC over a suit challenging his 2027 candidacy. ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar permission to serve President Bola…
NLC Demands Action As Petrol Hits N1,500 Amid Iran Crisis
The NLC petrol N1,500 crisis has deepened across Nigeria as the labour union demands urgent government action, with rising fuel prices linked to the renewed US-Iran conflict and higher global crude prices. ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Nigeria Labour Congress has called on the Federal Government to urgently cushion Nigerians from rising petrol prices, saying the…
Taiwo Awoniyi Bags Postgraduate Diploma With Merit
Taiwo Awoniyi has added a new academic achievement to his football career after graduating with Merit from the PFA Business School, where he completed a postgraduate diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship. LAGOS, NIGERIA — Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has graduated from the PFA Business School with a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Sport…
Wike, APC Governors Clash Over Rainbow Coalition Ahead Of 2027
The Rainbow Coalition has triggered a fresh clash between Nyesom Wike and APC governors after the FCT minister backed Tinubu for 2027 while insisting the coalition will support him, not other APC candidates. ABUJA, NIGERIA — FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have clashed over the…
Woman Says Tinubu Policies Cost Her ₦35m In Agriculture
A Northern Nigerian woman says Tinubu agriculture policies contributed to the loss of about ₦35 million in her farming business since 2023, urging voters to reject the President in 2027. ABUJA, NIGERIA — A Northern Nigerian woman has claimed that she lost about ₦35 million, including her life savings, in the agricultural sector since President…
NDLEA Dismantles Ebonyi Meth Lab, Arrests Mexican Kingpin
A fresh NDLEA meth lab operation has exposed a suspected Mexican-linked drug network in Ebonyi State, while a Mexican kingpin faces arrest after investigators traced his activities from Oyo to the southeast. ABUJA, NIGERIA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has dismantled another industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Ebonyi State and arrested Mexican national Arturo…
