Teniola Aladese Challenges Gender Stereotypes Around Domestic Work
Nollywood actress Teniola Aladese has openly criticised societal expectations that place domestic responsibilities almost entirely on women, calling for a more balanced and fair approach to household chores. Speaking on the That’s What She Said vodcast, the actress questioned why tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and washing dishes are still widely seen as a woman’s […]
Tems, Burna Boy Break Record for Most Billboard Hot 100 Entries by African Artists
Nigerian Afrobeats sensations Tems and Burna Boy have etched their names in music history, becoming the African artists with the highest number of entries on the Billboard Hot 100. The achievement sees them surpass South African rock band Seether, marking another major milestone for Afrobeats on the global stage. The record was sealed following fresh […]
Football Stars Rally Behind Vinicius Jr Following Racism Allegations
Football legends and current stars have rallied behind Vinicius Jr after an alleged racist incident during Real Madrid’s 1-0 Champions League victory over Benfica. The Brazilian winger scored the match’s only goal, but the spotlight shifted to claims that Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni directed racist abuse at him. Vinicius took to social media to respond, writing: […]
Philippe Coutinho Quits Vasco da Gama, Citing Mental Fatigue
Philippe Coutinho has announced his departure from his boyhood club, Vasco da Gama, saying he is “mentally tired” and believes his “cycle at the club has ended.” The 33-year-old midfielder shared a heartfelt statement on Instagram following a difficult week, which included being substituted at half-time and booed by some supporters during Vasco’s penalty shootout […]
Widow and Family of Late Nigerian Boxer Gabriel “Success” Olanrewaju in Estate Dispute
A bitter dispute has erupted between the widow of late Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun “Success” Olanrewaju and his family over estate, donations, and property following his death in Ghana last year. The feud has escalated with serious allegations from both sides, leaving the boxer’s two young children caught in the middle. Adebusola, the widow, claimed […]
INEC Reports 1.2 Million New Voter Registrations Across Nigeria
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a significant surge in voter registrations during the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, with over 1.2 million Nigerians completing registration in Phase II as of February 13, 2026. According to INEC’s official update on its X handle, 1,228,648 eligible citizens have fully completed registration under Phase […]
Nigeria’s World Bank IDA Debt Climbs to $18.7bn in 2025
Nigeria’s debt to the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s concessional lending arm, reached $18.7 billion as of December 31, 2025, up $1.9 billion from 2024, according to the IDA’s latest report. This 11.3% increase underscores the country’s growing dependence on multilateral financing amid tightening fiscal space and global market volatility. Nigeria is now […]
CJN Urges Evidence-Based Criticism to Protect Judiciary
Abuja, Nigeria – The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has called for evidence-based criticism of the judiciary, warning that sweeping allegations of corruption could erode public confidence and weaken the rule of law. She spoke at the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed Federal High Court judges at the Supreme Court Complex in […]
Lagos Businessman Arraigned for N230M Forex Fraud Using AI-Cloned Peter Obi Image
The Federal Government has arraigned Adesiyan Olayinka, a Lagos-based businessman, at the Federal High Court, Lagos, over an alleged N230 million forex investment fraud involving AI-cloned images of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. Olayinka appeared before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, facing six counts, including conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence, fraudulent advertisement, and theft. […]
NDLEA Arrests 600 Suspected Drug Offenders in Bayelsa, Seizes 621kg of Drugs in 2025
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Bayelsa State has intensified its fight against drug trafficking and abuse, arresting 600 suspected offenders and confiscating 621.556 kilogrammes of illicit drugs between January and December 2025. Bayelsa State Commander, Kanu Chukwuemeka, disclosed this during a press briefing at the agency’s headquarters in Yenagoa. The suspects included […]