news

Nigerian music star Terry G wants his country to treat veteran artists better. The Afrobeats performer says people dismiss older musicians as outdated. He believes this attitude hurts the music industry. Terry G thinks Nigeria should copy how Western countries honor their musical heroes. The...

Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham recently shared details about her failed marriage to fellow actor Adeniyi Johnson. Abraham revealed that her family warned her against the union before she married Johnson about two years ago. She admitted that her relatives had prayed about the relationship and...

Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest has filed a lawsuit against Kenyan woman Hellen Ati for defamation. The legal action takes place in Kenya where Ati lives. Their dispute began six months ago when Ati made public claims about Chief Priest. She accused him of avoiding responsibility for...

Reality television star DJ Flow ended her friendship with Ruthie after ten years together. The pair appeared on BBNaija No Loose Guard as partners before their relationship fell apart. DJ Flow explained the breakup during the show reunion that started airing June 23, 2025. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu...

Police caught a suspected robber who had military clothing and weapons at his home. Officers arrested 29-year-old Zephaniah Alfred from Zangun village after someone reported death threats. The man lived in Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Police found army uniforms and a homemade...

Two criminal groups fought each other and killed innocent people during violence at Tofa village. The fighting happened across Zamfara State where bandits control different areas around the community. At least 10 residents died when armed criminals attacked their homes during the night. Several...

Lagos police officers caught two traffic robbers during Tuesday morning operations around Ketu and Mile 12. Samuel Adekunle and Yemi Aparaojo face charges after Rapid Response Squad members arrested them at 11 AM. The specialized unit confirmed both suspects had been stealing from people stuck...

Armed attackers killed three people during early morning raids on villages across Kwara State. The violence struck Mari and Lile communities around 1:30 AM on Wednesday. Police confirmed that Timothy Paul died at Mari village during the assault. Gunmen also murdered Alhaji Abdullahi Shehu and...

Armed attackers struck a police patrol car Tuesday night near Zaria. The assault killed one officer and wounded three others around 10:30 PM. Police officers had been following a Golf vehicle when gunfire erupted on Galadimawa road. The attack happened in Dalan Waje area of Zaria Local...

Police captured three people suspected of selling illegal drugs during raids across Abuja. Officers arrested Ahmed Lawal, Joy Josiah, and Sule Nuhu on June 23. The arrests happened at Limpopo Street near Dutse Alhaji and behind the MTN office at Maitama. Police acted on tips about drug dealing...

Armed fighters killed four people and hurt one farmer during an attack on Sabiyo Village in Sokoto State. The Lakurawa bandits struck on Tuesday in Tangaza Local Government Area. Attackers carried powerful guns and traveled on motorcycles and on foot. Security sources told reporter Zagazola...

Gunmen shot and killed a local political leader and his son at their home in Kwara State. Abdullahi Shehu Kpotun served as chairman for the Peoples Democratic Party in Lade Ward One. The attackers struck during nighttime hours at their house in Lile community. Patigi Local Government Area...

Police have started a major investigation after finding the murdered body of a 29-year-old cattle herder near Wukari. Nura Umaru disappeared on June 22 when he took his father's cows to graze in the area. His family searched for him across two days before discovering his remains on June 24...

Drug enforcement officers captured four tons of illegal substances across Adamawa State over the past year. The Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency announced these results Wednesday during International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking ceremonies. State Commander Aliyu Abubakar...

Three kidnapped people returned safely to their families after local security teams rescued them from forest captors. Ibrahim Mohammed, Sylvester Danjuma and Cynthia John had disappeared from the Guzape-Abacha Barracks bypass road near Abuja. Community guards and local volunteers worked together...

Gabriel Suswam warns the All Progressives Congress about a growing opposition movement. The former Benue State governor believes the planned coalition will challenge APC strongly during 2027 elections. He appeared on television Wednesday to share his views about the political alliance. Suswam...

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu traveled to Nasarawa State Wednesday and made key promises to residents. He told state officials his government will complete all commitments from the Renewed Hope Agenda. The president met with the Emir of Lafia at the traditional ruler's palace. Tinubu promised...

Edo State opposition leaders attacked Governor Monday Okpebholo over his plan to borrow 100 billion naira from First Bank of Nigeria. The Peoples Democratic Party said the borrowing request was reckless and dangerous for the state. State assembly members approved the governor's loan application...

Gabriel Suswam blamed Umar Damagum for destroying the Peoples Democratic Party during a television appearance Wednesday. The former Benue State governor said Damagum lacks real leadership skills. Suswam claimed the party keeps getting worse under Damagum's control. He accused the acting chairman...

Former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam plans to abandon the Peoples Democratic Party. The politician cited ongoing problems within the opposition group as his reason for considering departure. Suswam made his intentions clear during a television interview Wednesday. He mentioned several...