Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has said many Nigerians are no longer proud to identify themselves as citizens of the West African nation. In a video seen online on Thursday, Igboho, who was spotted ...

  Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed Stade de Reims captain Emmanuel Agbadou on a four-and-a-half-year deal with an additional 12-month option. The Ivory Coast international defender becomes the first signing under Wolves’ new manager, Vitor Pereira. Agbadou, a commanding 6ft 4 ...

  Nigeria’s inflation rate is projected to decline to 27.1 per cent by December 2025, according to the latest NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor report. This forecast offers a ray of hope to businesses and consumers struggling with prolonged economic ...

  The Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Foundation, Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, on Wednesday, said the foundation remains committed to promoting accessible and affordable healthcare for Nigerians. Arukwe, represented by Deputy Manager, Special Projects, NNPC Foundation, Teniola Abu, disclosed ...

  Taylor Swift has been crowned the biggest artiste of the 21st century by Billboard, leading the publication’s “Top Artists of the 21st Century” list. The ranking is based on performances on the Billboard 200 albums chart and the Billboard ...

  The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order for the interim freezing and forfeiture of over N228.4m linked to a former governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji. Justice Emeka Nwite made the interim forfeiture order on Wednesday ...

  Mouka has marked 2025 by celebrating the first babies born in Nigeria for the year as part of its annual brand tradition. Mouka, in a statement, noted that the initiative, spanning 13 states, showcased its commitment to improving lives ...

  Coronation Insurance Plc has rewarded customers who emerged winners of its ‘Insure & Win’ promo with prizes worth N30m. According to a statement, Coronation’s promo was an effort to promote insurance awareness and loyalty in Nigeria. The first phase ...

  The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje on Wednesday threw his weight behind the embattled National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka. Ganduje also described claims attributed to the Labour Party presidential candidate in ...

  The Lagos State Special Offences Court, on Wednesday, dismissed an application filed by former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, challenging the court’s jurisdiction to entertain the  $4.5bn and N2.8bn fraud charges brought against him by ...

  A viral video of Pastor Terry Jackson of True Vine Apostolic Church of Christ, Hampton, Virginia, publicly rebuking a young woman for being pregnant outside wedlock has sparked outrage and debate on social media. The footage, which reportedly happened ...

  The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update. The newly added entries include popular terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi,” among others. These words, deeply rooted in ...

  The management of Christ-Mitots International School in Isawo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, has suspended one of its teachers, Stella Nwadigo who was accused of mistreating and physically abusing a three-year-old boy, Abayomi Micheal. A video shared on X Wednesday by ...

  EXPANDING FOOTPRINT – NIGERIA’S FIRSTBANK SETS SIGHTS ON ETHIOPIA, ANGOLA, CAMEROON   Building on its long-standing presence in sub-Saharan Africa, First Bank of Nigeria Limited is gearing up for its next growth phase as financial systems across the continent ...

  Seun Kuti has opened up about his childhood experiences, revealing how his late father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, steadfastly protected him from physical discipline in school. According to Seun, his father took proactive measures to ensure his safety, providing him ...

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained 10 officers from its Lagos Zonal Command over the alleged theft of missing operational items. The commission’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Oyewale ...

  The United States Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025 This is in honour of former President Jimmy Carter. The US Mission in Nigeria made the announcement in a post on ...

  Drake, the world-renowned Canadian hip-hop artist, has been named the “Biggest Rapper of the 21st Century” by Billboard. The “Hotline Bling” singer topped the list of the top 10 biggest rappers of the 21st century, recently published by the ...

  Dr. Echezona Obiagbaosogu, a former Catholic priest for 17 years, has announced his resignation from the priesthood to embrace African traditional religion. Obiagbaosogu, who currently teaches African Traditional Religion at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, shared the news after ...

  West Ham sacked manager Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him at the London Stadium The Hammers are 14th in the Premier League table, seven points ...

  Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani says telecom tariffs will soon increase but not by 100 percent. Rising from a stakeholders’ meeting with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) on Wednesday in Abuja, Tijani said consultations and engagements ...

  The Kano State High Court, presided over by Justice Nasir Saminu, has sentenced a man to de.ath by hanging for armed robbery, on Wednesday 7th January. The convict, one Abdurrahman Yakubu of Bele Local Government Area in Nassarawa State, ...

  Jessica Alba and her husband, Cash Warren, are reportedly separating after nearly 17 years of marriage, according to TMZ. The couple, who married in May 2008, share three children: daughters Honor, 16, and Haven, 13, and son Hayes, 7. ...

  Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels and her husband, Ned Nwoko, attended the inauguration of John Dramani Mahama as Ghana’s new President. But Ghanaians are however not pleased with the way the actress dressed, even though she was praised by Nigerians ...

  The Cross River State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mr. Abubakar Robert Ewa is de.ad. Ewa passed on Wednesday evening at the Arubah Specialist Hospital in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. As at the time of filing ...