Nigeria

Award-winning Nigerian artist David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has shared how his wife, Chioma Adeleke, supported him after he missed out at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Davido earned a nomination in the Best African Music Performance category for his...

American Christian worship leader, singer and songwriter Ron Kenoly has died at the age of 81. The influential gospel musician, whose worship songs reached millions of listeners worldwide, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Born on December 6, 1944, in...

Renowned Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James has announced that she is expecting her first child with her husband, Femi Atere, drawing excitement from fans and well-wishers. The fashion entrepreneur shared the news on Tuesday through an emotional video posted on...

Popular Nollywood actress Ajara Lasisi, widely known as Aunty Ajara, has died after a prolonged illness. Her death was announced on Thursday by Nollywood director Tobi Oladele, also known as Tee Mony, in a statement shared on Instagram. According to...

The Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State has ordered all squatters living in forest areas across the council to vacate immediately as part of intensified efforts to combat banditry and insecurity. The directive, issued on Wednesday, affects several forests...

No fewer than 120 officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) lost their lives in the line of duty in 2025, as road crashes increased during the festive season. Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja...

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Hulayat Omidiran, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the National Assembly to advance equity and national balance in public service appointments. Omidiran made the pledge during a...

At least 17 people, including a senior officer of the Mobile Police Force, have been confirmed dead following a violent attack on Abande settlement in Mbaikyor Ward, Turan, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The assault, which occurred on...

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has formally appealed his terrorism conviction and life imprisonment imposed by the Federal High Court. Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, disclosed the development on Wednesday through his verified X account, stating...