Veteran Nigerian singer Chinagorom Onuoha, widely known as African China, has revealed how he took extraordinary measures to protect himself during the peak of his music career. The “Mr President” crooner disclosed that his socially conscious songs once put his life at risk, forcing him to adopt both physical and spiritual means of protection. Faced…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, following his arraignment over an alleged impersonation case. Blord had been in custody for several weeks at Kuje Correctional Centre after authorities accused him of impersonating social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as…
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has officially commenced across Nigeria, with more than 2.2 million candidates taking part in the nationwide exercise. The examination, organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), is being conducted in over 900 accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres. Authorities say the process has been largely smooth, despite…
United States President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a temporary ceasefire. The development signals a possible pause in hostilities between the two countries after years of tension. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform, stating that both sides had reached an understanding to reduce conflict. According to…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old man over the alleged sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl in the Ibafo area of the state. The suspect, identified as Alfa Funmilayo Fatai, was reportedly apprehended in Kara community after he was found in an uncompleted building with the minor. Sources familiar with the incident…
MTN Nigeria has temporarily halted its popular airtime and data loan service, Xtratime, following new regulatory requirements introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The telecom company disclosed the development in a filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, stating that the move is necessary to comply with updated rules governing digital lending…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified reports surrounding a hijab-related incident at a Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre in Ibadan, attributing the situation to the actions of a single staff member. According to the board, the issue occurred during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) screening exercise at the Esther Oshikoya CBT Centre…
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman delivered a standout performance as Atlético Madrid secured a place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, overcoming FC Barcelona on aggregate. Despite a 2-1 loss in the second leg, Atlético advanced thanks to their strong first-leg advantage, with Lookman’s crucial goal proving decisive over the two matches. Barcelona started aggressively and…
OPay has been named the Most Trusted Quality Mobile Money and Digital Financial Services Company of the Year at the 2026 ISO World Corporate Brand of the Year Awards. The award ceremony was held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Providence Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, bringing together key players and innovators across various industries….
Veteran Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle has announced the heartbreaking loss of his newborn daughter, a development that has drawn emotional reactions from fans and colleagues. The respected broadcaster shared the sad news in a personal message, revealing that the baby, named Omayinuwa Harriet, passed away shortly after birth. According to him, the child was born…
