Key Takeaways Six defendants arraigned: Two Mexican nationals and four Nigerians appeared before the Federal High Court in Ibadan. Alleged laboratory operation: The case concerns a suspected methamphetamine production facility in Tapa village, Oyo State.…
Key Takeaways Monthly allowance doubled: Sokoto State has increased the monthly NYSC allowance from ₦10,000 to ₦20,000. Additional cash gift: Each corps member currently undergoing orientation is to receive a one-off payment of ₦30,000. Feeding…
Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has argued that regularly giving money to street beggars may reduce the level of desperation that could otherwise push people living in extreme poverty to demand major social change. Kuti made…
Nigerian comedian and actress Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has apologized after a video of her joining singer Timaya on stage during a performance sparked reactions online. Warri Pikin said the moment…
Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has spoken publicly following his release on bail in the United Kingdom, where he is involved in an ongoing sexual offence case. The development…
Key Takeaways Rita Edochie has rejected social media speculation that she has arthritis. The speculation followed a video of the actress dancing. Edochie pointed to her active lifestyle, travels and movie-promotion activities. She criticised people…
Afrobeats singer Fireboy DML has opened up about the experiences that frightened him after relocating to Lagos in 2016, recalling that he encountered scenes that left him deeply unsettled within his first few weeks in…
Former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman (South-West), Bankole Oluwajana, has dismissed the strength of the opposition ahead of the 2027 election, arguing that its activities amount largely to attacks against President Bola Tinubu…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has clarified that it is not part of the G-100 coalition, while keeping its options open as political parties intensify consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections. NNPP National…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded an investigation into the arrest of three of its members following the disruption of a political meeting in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The party…