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Phyna Debunks Claims of Unpaid N100m BBNaija Prize, Blames Edited Video
Big Brother Naija winner and reality TV star, Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has dismissed claims that she said she did not receive her N100 million grand prize, describing the…
Ex-Manager Urges Enugu Govt to Grant Scholarships to Mr Ibu’s Children
Mr Dominic Nwuzor, former manager of late Nollywood comic actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has appealed to the Enugu State Government to offer educational…
U.S. Embassy, Lagos Consulate to Close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The embassy…
NAF Air Strikes Neutralise 40 Terrorists, Foil Planned Attacks in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has conducted coordinated air strikes and close air support operations in parts of Borno State, neutralising over 40 terrorists and disrupting planned…
Family Cancels Burial Plans for Late Gospel Singer Omije Ojumi
The family of late Nigerian gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, has announced the cancellation of earlier plans for her burial.
The decision was made public on…
Baddy of Lagos Takes First Steps After Orthopedic Surgery in Egypt
Lagos-based influencer David Obadiah, popularly known as Baddy of Lagos, has shared a major milestone in his recovery journey, taking his first steps with a straightened leg…
JUST IN: Fire Guts Foam Depot on Asa-Dam Road, Triggers Panic in Ilorin
A fire outbreak on Wednesday destroyed a building used as a foam depot along Asa-Dam Road in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, sparking panic among residents as the flames…
AFCON 2025: Osimhen to Captain Super Eagles Against Morocco in Semi-Final Clash
Victor Osimhen will lead Nigeria’s Super Eagles as captain when they face hosts Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday in Rabat.
The…
US Boosts Security Support to Nigeria Amid Heightened Focus on Terror Threats
The United States has stepped up its security engagement with Nigeria, with the latest delivery of military support coming amid renewed American focus on counterterrorism efforts…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Alleges Hospital Negligence in Death of 21-Month-Old Son
Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused Euracare Hospital in Lagos of medical negligence following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, on January 6.
The…