A distraught man, Ademola Adeola, has urged the Ondo State Government to probe the tragic death of his mother and his four children, allegedly from food poisoning after consuming pap in Akure, the state capital. The incident, which occurred at Gaga Street, Oke Aro, Akure, left the family in mourning after Mrs. Esther Adeola and […] More
In Indonesia, authorities have arrested a 36-year-old man in Tangerang, West Jakarta, for allegedly selling his 11-month-old baby online for 15 million rupiah, approximately US$955. The man, identified only as RA, reportedly used the proceeds to fund his online gambling activities and cover personal expenses, as reported by local media. According to Tangerang City […] More
Nollywood actress Tayo Sobola, popularly known as Sotayo Gaga, has welcomed her first child. The news of her childbirth was announced by her colleague, Joke Jigan, on Instagram on Tuesday. Jigan shared a photo of the popular Yoruba actress with her newborn and expressed her congratulations while thanking God for the safe delivery. “The news […] More
Controversial cross-dresser Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has allegedly claimed he paid N5 million upfront to a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in an attempt to secure a Federal Government pardon over money laundering charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bobrisky allegedly disclosed that the SAN had […] More
The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations And Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has begun an indefinite strike over issues revolving around staff welfare. Some of the issues include review of 2024 promotion examination results, appointment of directors […] More
Housemate, Kingsley Oritsetimeyin aka Kellyrae, has won the Big Brother Naija Season 9, No Loose Guard. Kellyrae triumphed over eight finalists to claim the coveted N60 million cash prize, an SUV, and other rewards. The grand finale featured eight housemates: Kellyrae, Wanni, Victoria, Onyeka, Ozee, Sooj, Nelly, and Anita. The competition was fierce as the […] More
Zeenat Balogun, daughter of a popular Nollywood actor, Saheed Balogun, is dead. The actor, who announced the passing of his daughter on Saturday via his verified Instagram account, posted a solemn image of a candlelight surrounded by flowers, accompanied by heartbroken emojis. Hours later, his former wife, Fathia Balogun, and colleague, Ronke Ojo, popularly known […] More
A 30-year-old man, Motunrayo Olaniyi, has allegedly stabbed his newlywed wife, Olajumoke, to death at Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The incident was said to have occurred on Friday after a heated argument between the couple. The Lagos State Police Command, while confirming the incident in a statement by […] More
President Bola Tinubu has said he is not thinking about his re-election and the 2027 general elections. The President, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, stated this on Saturday at the 2024 South West Assembly of the All Progressives Congress held at the Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos. READ ALSO:Lagos to […] More
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Ogunnaike Philip, on suspicion of killing at least three young girls, including an 18-year-old, in separate incidents across the state. The command stated that the suspect’s method was to lure his victims into the forest, where he would tie them up, strangle them, and then […] More
The Lagos State Government on Thursday stated plans to ban the circulation of single-use plastics, and sachet water, among others from January 2025. Confirming the ban, at a stakeholders’ workshop and awareness on the implementation of the ban on the usage of Styrofoam and SUPs for packaging in Lagos, the Commissioner for the Environment and […] More
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has appointed his daughter, Helen Eno-Obareki, as the Acting First Lady of the state following the death of his wife, Pastor Patience Eno. The governor made the announcement on Friday during a condolence visit by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and other dignitaries in Uyo. Eno stated […] More