Ex-Premier League striker ‘banned from Valencia training’

  Valencia have reportedly banned former Wolves striker Rafa Mir from training after he was arrested on suspicion of an alleged s3xual assault against a 25-year-old woman. The 27-year-old, who recently joined Valencia on loan from Sevilla, was released on bail on ...

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D’banj surprises Lagos residents with impromptu BRT bus concert

  Dbanj treated Lagos residents to an impromptu concert on a BRT bus. To publicize his new album, “The Entertainer D’Sequel”, D’banj took to the streets to engage with his fans. Coinciding with the launch of the Lagos Rail Mass ...

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BBNaija S9: Housemates left confused as they search for their eggs

  A sense of confusion prevailed in the BBNaija house following Ben’s successful completion of his assigned task. Ben had been instructed by Biggie to find all the hidden eggs, which had been secretly stashed away by the other housemates. ...

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BBNaija S9: Ben reveals having 4 kids with Chizoba over health concern (Video)

  Ben has shown his caring side by advising fellow contestant Chizoba to monitor her sugar intake, citing concerns for her future health as a potential mother. Ben, who has developed a close relationship with Chizoba during their time in ...

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Rich Homie Quan passes away at 34

  American rapper, Rich Homie Quan, passes away on September 5, 2024. This event is significant for the American music scene, particularly within the hip-hop community, which has experienced the loss of one of its artists. Reports indicate that the ...

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BBNaija S9: Onyeka blasts Chizoba for not helping her in the HOH lounge

  In a development within the BBNaija house, Onyeka expressed her disappointment and frustration with Chizoba. The tension arose from Onyeka’s perception that Chizoba was not helping in the Head of House (HoH) lounge. According to Onyeka, she would have ...

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Sonia Ighalo replies critic who dragged her yesterday for praising Odion Ighalo

  Sonia Adesuwa has responded to online speculation suggesting she is seeking a reconciliation with her former husband. This follows her Instagram post praising Ighalo for his generousity and advising women to marry kind men. Netizens quickly assumed Sonia was ...

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China’s president Xi promises $50 billion for Africa

  China’s President Xi Jinping has promised Africa more than $50 billion in fresh funding. That’s as he opened a major China-Africa summit in Beijing on Thursday (September 5). “China is willing to deepen cooperation with Africa in the areas ...

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NSCDC arrests 81-year-old man, two others for def!ling minor

  The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kwara State Command, has arrested three suspects, including an 81-year-old man identified as Adeleke Oke, and two others for allegedly def!ling a 12-year-old girl in Offa, Kwara State. The other suspects are ...

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Two d3ad in Kano building collapse

  Tragedy struck again in Kano State on Thursday night following the collapse of a two-story building in the Nomansland area of Sabon Gari, Fagge Local Government Area of the state. Two persons were said to have lost their lives, ...

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Rebecca Cheptegei’s ex-boyfriend PICTURED

  The ex-boyfriend who is alleged to have set Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei on fire has been identified in photographs. Cheptegei tragically passed away aged 33 in hospital four days after sustaining serious burns to 80 per cent of her body. The ...

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Army arrests suspected k!ller of FUNAAB student

  The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of one Adeleye Ayomide, as the suspect responsible for the d3ath of a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Idowu Christiana. The deceased was abducted by suspected kidnappers along ...

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Police arrest child trafficker in Anambra

  The Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested a suspect(name withheld), who is said to be a member of a gang that specialises in child trafficking from Nigeria to neighbouring countries like Ghana and the Benin Republic. The command’s ...

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NNPC yet to lift petrol from our refinery – Dangote

  Dangote Group has dismissed reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has started lifting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, from its refinery. A newspaper had reported that NNPCL lifted petrol from Dangote Refinery and sold it ...

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Mercy Chinwo GRATEFUL on her birthday

  Gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo is a year older today. To celebrate her special day, she expressed gratitude to her maker for turning a new age. Sharing new photos of herself, she wrote; ”Lord I’m grateful for yet another beautiful year💃 ...

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Adekunle Gold kicks against GENDER-BASED violence

  Adekunle Gold has joined the chorus of voices condemning the tragic m3rder of Christianah, a student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), who was kidn3pped and k!lled by her boyfriend. In a powerful statement on social media, ...

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BBNaija S9: Topher expresses worry regarding stolen eggs

  Topher has shared his concerns with fellow housemates about the missing eggs in the house. Following Ben’s task of collecting hidden eggs, Topher revealed he inspected his personal belongings to ensure none of the missing eggs were placed there ...

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Prophetess Grace Ojiefoh welcomes sextuplet after 26 years

  Prophetess Grace Ojiefoh, a pastor at Solution House of God Ministries, has welcomed six children with her husband after a 26-year wait The news was shared by Nollywood actress Sandra Idubor, a close friend of the family, on social ...

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Nigeria becomes World Bank’s IDA third-largest debtor, owes $16.5bn

Nigeria is the third-largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association as of June 30, 2024, following a significant increase in its borrowing from the institution. A financial statement dated June 30 2024 but recently made public and obtained ...

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Dangote, MTN maintain lead in top brand rankings

Dangote Industries Limited and MTN Nigeria have been named Nigeria’s ‘Most Valuable Brand’. Dangote Industries came top after an assessment conducted by ‘Top 50 Brands Nigeria’ as part of its evaluation of top brands for the year. At the media ...

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Dangote refinery saved Nigeria from oil cabals – Otedola

  Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has said that the commencement of petroleum production by the Dangote Refinery in Lagos has released Nigeria from the clutches of foreign powers and local oil cabals. Otedola said this on Tuesday on his X ...

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Mastercard Foundation to drive women’s empowerment at UNGA

  The Mastercard Foundation has said it will host two events at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly later this month that border on secondary education and women empowerment in Africa. A statement from the foundation on ...

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Virgin Atlantic begins Accra-London flight

  Virgin Atlantic has announced its re-launch of daily flights between Accra and London Heathrow. According to a statement issued by the airline on Monday, the Accra-London flight will commence in May 2025. It stated that the new service was ...

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Nigeria, Tunisia to begin direct flight in 2026

  The Ambassador of Tunisia to Nigeria, Mohsen Antit, has announced that direct flights between Tunisia and Nigeria are expected to commence in 2026. This initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries. In ...

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Arms importation: FG declares emergency in Onne port

  The Federal Government has declared a state of emergency at the Onne Port in Rivers State following the repeated incidents of importation of dangerous cargo, including arms and ammunition through this port. To this effect, the government said it ...

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