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Enugu

NDC Condemns Gun Attack On Members In Nkanu Ward Meeting in Enugu State

The Enugu State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has condemned an alleged attack on its members by suspected political thugs. The party said th…

Insecurity

DSS Warns Osun Religious Leaders Over Planned Terror Attacks

DSS alerts Osun religious leaders over alleged plot to attack worship centres and public places ahead of 2027 elections. The Department of State Services has i…

Enugu

Enugu Building Collapse: 1 Dead, 4 Rescued, Govt Seals Site

Tragedy struck Enugu early Sunday, September 13, as a four-storey hotel building under construction collapsed in the state capital. One person has been confirm…

entertainment

Lady Gaga Spotted With Newborn Baby In Northern California

Pop superstar Lady Gaga has made her first public appearance as a mom. The singer was photographed holding her newborn baby close to her chest. It is the fir…

Nigeria

Abia Police Arrest Father and Three Others For Trying To Sell 16months Baby

The police in Abia State have arrested a father and three other persons over an alleged plan to sell his own child. The suspects were picked up for alleged chi…

Insecurity

Kwara Monarch Oba Moses Oyinloye Dies Days After Release From Kidnappers Hold

There is mourning in Igbesi Land, Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, following the death of its traditional ruler. The Onigbesi of Igbesi Land, Oba Mos…

entertainment

Rema Reunites With Jamaican Producer Rvssian On Another Blending Single Oh No

Global Afrobeats star Rema is back with another dance-ready record, and this time he is talking about the confusion of modern love. The singer has just release…

entertainment

Carter Efe TikTok Account Banned Permanently Over Violations

Carter Efe loses TikTok account, as platform permanently bans him for multiple community guideline violations Wednesday. Popular Nigerian content creator Carte…

celebrity-vibe

Adekunle Gold Says Genotype Made Him Marry Simi, Urges Tests

Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has opened up about how genotype played a major role in his marriage decision. The award-winning artist, who has publicly reveale…

Nigeria

Bashir Ahmad Defends Peter Obi Over 1966 Coup

Bashir Ahmad defends Peter Obi, says he should not be blamed for 1966 coup that killed Ahmadu Bello, Sardauna of Sokoto. Bashir Ahmad, a chieftain of the All P…

celebrity-vibe

Selena Gomez Sells Encino Mansion for $5.4M in Los Angeles

American pop star Selena Gomez has officially sold her Los Angeles home. The singer parted ways with her luxury Encino estate in a deal worth $5.4 million. The…

International

Ex-DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts Freed After 90-Day Jail Term

Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts has regained her freedom after serving a 90-day jail term. The former Louisiana mayor was released on September 7, followin…

education

Federal Government Moves Certificate Verification Online Ends Physical Verification at Ministry of Education

The Federal Government has moved the entire process of academic certificate evaluation and authentication online. With this new change, applicants will no long…

Africa

Catholic Priest Sandro Ferretto Resigns to Marry Kenyan Woman in Baringo

Italian priest Sandro Ferretto quits priesthood to marry Kenyan Sharon Jepng'ok in Baringo traditional rite. View this post on Instagram …

entertainment

BBNaija Show Ya Sef: Nomy Disqualified For Breaking Rules

Big Brother Naija Show Ya Sef has recorded its first major shock of the season, with housemate Nomy shown the exit door. Big Brother announced the disqualifica…

International

Amazon Cargo Plane Crash at Miami Airport Kills 5, Injures 5

Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway at Miami Airport, crashes into road and kills 5, injures 5 others in Sunday tragedy. City Mayor Eileen Higgins confirmed t…

Africa

Egyptian TV Host Sarah Khalifa Sentenced to Death for Drugs

There was drama in a Cairo courtroom as former television presenter Sarah Khalifa broke down in tears after hearing her fate. The judge had just sentenced her …

tech

Nvidia Acquires Hugging Face for $12.9bn in Major AI Deal

Nvidia buys Hugging Face for $12.9bn to expand beyond chips, vows to keep open-source AI platform open for developers worldwide. Nvidia has officially sealed a…

entertainment

Burna Boy Makes History With 4 Billion YouTube Views

Burna Boy hits 4 billion YouTube views, making history as first Nigerian artiste to reach milestone with global hit videos. Burna Boy has done it again. And th…

Politics

Peter Obi: I'm Ready to Die to Protect My Votes in 2027

Peter Obi vows to protect votes in 2027, says he is ready to die to stop rigging and IReV manipulation in Nigeria election. PORT HARCOURT - Presidential hopef…

Africa

William Ruto Orders Foreigners to Quit Small Businesses in Kenya

Kenyan President William Ruto orders foreigners doing small businesses to close shops from next week to protect local traders. Nairobi - President William Rut…

Tech

OpenAI Hit With 30 New Lawsuits Over Tumbler Ridge Shooting

OpenAI faces 30 lawsuits from Tumbler Ridge survivors and teachers alleging it failed to alert police before attack. OpenAI is under fresh legal pressure over …

Politics

Ebonyi Commissioner Accused of Abducting Youth Over Politics

Ebonyi Commissioner Offia-Nwali accused of abducting youth Madu for supporting NDC Assembly candidate Rollins in Ebonyi. The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Comm…

Africa

Botswana Secures Release of Lesedi Molapisi From Bangladesh

Botswana secures Lesedi Molapisi release from Bangladesh death row after drug case through diplomatic clemency efforts. Obgist reports that the Government of B…

Enugu

Enugu Trains 200 Volunteers For Enugu International Marathon

Enugu trains over 200 volunteers to guide runners and ensure world-class experience at Enugu City International Marathon The Enugu State Government has conclud…