The Obafemi Awolowo University Dental Students’ Association (IFUDSA) has announced the death of one of its members, who reportedly took his own life shortly after the release of examination results. In an official statement signed by IFUDSA President, Adebayo Idris, the association described the incident as a devastating loss. “It is with deep sadness and […] More
The Federal Government has imposed a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, citing the proliferation of under-utilised institutions, overstretched resources, and a drop in academic quality. The decision was approved at Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, […] More
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has put a smile on the face of a noodles seller by gifting her 50 cartons of noodles. The kind gesture followed a video the woman posted, showing herself listening to one of his songs inside her kiosk. The story came to light on X, formerly known as Twitter, after the […] More
Sixteen inmates on Tuesday escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State. The incident happened in the early hours of the day after a breach of the facility’s security, the spokesperson of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Umar Abubakar, wrote in a statement. The inmates overpowered the personnel on duty during the breakout. […] More
Afrobeats singer, Davido, temporarily banned his friends from smoking at his wedding over the weekend out of respect for his father, Dr Adedeji Adeleke. The clip making the rounds on social media has earned Davido praises, with many hailing him for being respectful. “My daddy is coming, if you’re smoking off it,” Davido was heard […] More
The Federal Government is set to arraign five suspected terrorists who attacked St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State on 5 June 2022 where scores of worshippers were killed. They will be arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The five suspects, who were escorted into the courtroom by […] More
Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of assaulting airline officials aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, has been charged to court and remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos. Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, confirmed the development in a […] More
Ibom Air has imposed a lifetime ban on a passenger, Comfort Emmanson, following a violent incident aboard its Uyo–Lagos flight on Sunday, August 10, 2025, which endangered crew members, passengers, and the aircraft. In a statement signed by the airline’s management, the altercation began shortly before take-off when Emmanson refused repeated instructions to switch off […] More
The new Assistant Coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club, Ibadan, Oyo State, Akin Olowokere, on Monday morning, slumped and died. He was one of the recently appointed coaches 3SC. As of press time, there were no official reports on what led to his death. However, eyewitnesses told Terry A news in Ibadan, the state capital, […] More
Afrobeat star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has gifted his wife, Chioma, a factory iced out Richiard Millie wrist watch worth $300,000 as a wedding gift. This was announced and presented at their white wedding celebration in Miami, United States on Sunday. READ ALSO:INSIDE LIFE: Lady stabs boyfriend to death over infidelity The wrist […] More
It was an emotional night on Sunday in the Big Brother Naija Season 10 house as two housemates, Danboskid and Ibifubara, were evicted, while the show also announced the death of a production crew member, Ayotunde Elegbede. During the live eviction for Week two on Sunday, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu asked Thelma what she thinks about […] More
The National Youth Service Corps has dismissed claims that Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye (State Code: LA/24B/8325), popularly known as “Raye”, was denied her Certificate of National Service because she criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued on Sunday, the NYSC spokesperson, Caroline Embu described the allegations circulating online as false and without […] More