Jigawa Governor Takes Custody of Minor Allegedly Abducted, Impregnated by DSS Officer
The Department of State Services (DSS) has handed over Walida, a minor who was allegedly abducted and impregnated by a serving DSS operative, Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi, to Umar Namadi, the governor of Jigawa State. Walida and her baby were handed to the governor on Wednesday at the DSS headquarters in Abuja. The handover included several officials: […]
Police Arrest Five Over Alleged Torture, Killing of Rape Suspect in Bayelsa State
The Nigeria Police Force in Bayelsa State has arrested five suspects in connection with the death of a 38-year-old man who was accused of rape.The victim, identified as Samuel Ofiri, was found dead by the roadside along Kakatar Road in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. His body was discovered on February 22, […]
Nigerian Singer Sade Earns Another Nomination for Hall of Fame Induction
Nigerian-born British singer Helen Folasade Adu CBE, popularly known as Sade Adu has been nominated for the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, marking the second time she has been shortlisted for the prestigious honour. The 67-year-old Grammy Award winner is among 17 artists nominated for induction this year. Known for her distinctive contralto […]
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 […]
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 […]