Mixed Reactions as Portable Announces ₦40m Deal for Celebrity Boxing Match
Nigerian street-pop singer Portable has claimed he received ₦40 million from organisers of a proposed celebrity boxing match against comedian and singer Carter Efe. Portable, whose real name is Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, made the claim in a post on Instagram, saying the payment was made simply for agreeing to the bout. “I have collected N40 […]
Ray Emodi Announces Exit from Nollywood
Nigerian actor and musician Ray Emodi has announced that he is stepping away from acting to concentrate fully on his music career. In a recent Instagram post, Emodi explained that he made the decision after years of dedication to the Nigerian film industry, addressing fans who had noticed his absence from screens. “I’ve stopped acting […]
DSS Arrests Alleged Sixth Suspect in Owo Church Attack
Nigeria’s domestic intelligence agency, the Department of State Services (DSS), says it has arrested a sixth suspect in connection with the 2022 attack on St Francis Catholic Church. The assault, which took place in June 2022 in Owo, left dozens of worshippers dead and plunged the country into mourning. Quoting Vanguard News, security sources said […]
Ray Emodi Announces Exit from Nollywood
Nigerian actor and musician Ray Emodi has announced that he is stepping away from acting to concentrate fully on his music career. In a recent Instagram post, Emodi explained that he made the decision after years of dedication to the Nigerian film industry, addressing fans who had noticed his absence from screens. “I’ve stopped acting […]
Police Explain How N100M Finds Its Way Into Ex-IGP’s Son’s Account
The Nigerian Police have spoken out on how the sum of N100 million was paid into the account of the son of the immediate past Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
Tinubu Swears In New IGP, Disu
…As Disu Says Era Of Impunity Is Over Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has decorated the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu with his new rank at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Truth Live News Media reports that Disu took over from Kayode Agbetokun and he is serving as the Nigeria’s […]
ADC Pioneer Publicity Secretary, Arinze Sues IGP, DSS DG On Unearthing Attackers Of Obi, Oyegun
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The founding member/pioneer National Publicity Secretary ofAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Anayo Arinze, has sued the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu, the Director General of Department of State Services (DSS) Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi to unearth those who allegedly carried out an assassination attack on the Presidential aspirant of the […]
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Raises Alarm Over Political Violence in Edo
Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed particular concern over what she described as overzealous political actors who, in a bid to demonstrate loyalty to the President or other political leaders, allegedly resort to harassment or attacks against opposition figures. She warned that such actions are reckless, counterproductive, and pose a threat to national unity.
Sowore Confronts Umahi at FCT Police Command Over Woman’s Detention in N250m Dispute
Ohiri was reportedly arrested in Lagos on allegations of cyberbullying and subsequently transferred to Abuja. The dispute is said to stem from a 12-year-old transaction between her and Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi. According to sources familiar with the matter, the woman alleges that she supplied goods to Umahi over a decade ago but was not paid after she allegedly declined his sexual advances. The minister has not publicly responded to the allegation.
JUST IN: North Korea’s Ruling Party Unanimously Re-elects Kim Jong Un
State outlets described the outcome as a reflection of “absolute trust and support” for his stewardship of the country’s political and military affairs. The reports credited Kim with strengthening national defense capabilities and reinforcing internal stability amid ongoing economic pressures and international sanctions.