Truck Kills LASTMA Officer, Two Okada Riders at Badagry Roundabout in Lagos
A tragic road accident in Lagos has left a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer and two commercial motorcyclists dead after a cement-laden truck reportedly lost control at the busy Badagry Roundabout. The fatal crash occurred at about 9:45 a.m. on Monday, throwing the Badagry axis into confusion and causing heavy traffic congestion. According […]
Bandits Kill Two Soldiers, Abduct Three in Bauchi Attack on JTF Base
A fresh wave of violence has rocked Bauchi State after armed bandits attacked a Joint Task Force (JTF) base in Gwana community, Gwana District of Alkaleri Local Government Area, killing two soldiers and a local vigilante member while abducting three residents. The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday […]
NAPTIP, UK Spotlight Nigerian Trafficking Survivors Rescued from Southeast Asia Scam Centres
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has partnered with the British High Commission to amplify the voices of Nigerian survivors trafficked into cyber-enabled scam centres in Southeast Asia. At a survivor-focused event in Abuja titled “Confronting the Global Scam Centre Crisis: Perspectives of Nigerian Survivors,” both governments described human trafficking […]
Expert Urges Decentralised Cinemas and Cheaper Tickets to Boost Nollywood
Lagos, Nigeria – Yinka Ade-Aluko, Founder of Doodle-Film Hub, has called for decentralised cinema infrastructure and lower ticket prices to unlock Nigeria’s film industry potential.Speaking on the FilmOne 2025 Box Office Year Book, Ade-Aluko said Nollywood’s global acclaim for creativity and output is undermined by a cinema model that is expensive, narrow, and urban-focused. “The […]
Etinosa Idemudia Urges Entertainers to Be Cautious of Suspicious Offers
Actress Etinosa Idemudia has called on entertainers to exercise caution when approached with unfamiliar offers in the entertainment industry, emphasizing that vigilance and due diligence are vital to prevent exploitation and abuse. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Etinosa noted that the industry provides opportunities, but young professionals must navigate it carefully. “Anyone pursuing opportunities […]
Inimfon Iniama Expands Afro-Fusion Dance Influence on UK Stages
Nigerian dance artist Inimfon Iniama is steadily building a strong reputation across the United Kingdom’s performance circuit, using Afro-fusion dance to bridge cultures and captivate diverse audiences. With a foundation rooted in African movement traditions and contemporary performance styles, she continues to expand her creative reach beyond borders. A graduate of Theatre and Media Studies […]
EPL: Arteta Tells Arsenal Players to Embrace Pressure or Leave
Arsenal F.C. manager Mikel Arteta has sent a strong message to his squad amid the intensifying Premier League title race, warning that anyone unable to cope with the pressure should “be part of a different club.” The Gunners are currently two points clear at the top of the EPL table as they chase their first […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 500 Career Goals Since Turning 30, Closes in on 1,000
Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved yet another extraordinary milestone, scoring 500 goals since turning 30 to further cement his legacy as one of football’s greatest goal scorers. The Al Nassr FC forward reached the landmark after netting a brace against Al-Hazem FC on Saturday. The goals took his overall career tally to 964, moving him significantly […]
Enyimba vs Rivers United: NPFL Heavyweights Face Off in Port Harcourt
Two of the Nigeria Premier Football League’s most decorated clubs clash on Sunday as Rivers United FC host Enyimba FC in a high-stakes Matchday 27 encounter in Port Harcourt. Between them, the sides boast 10 league titles and consistent continental appearances. Yet, their objectives this season could not be more different. Rivers United Chase NPFL […]
PDP’s Mohammed Kasim Wins Gwagwalada Area Council Chairmanship
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Mohammed Kasim, has emerged victorious in the Gwagwalada Area Council chairmanship election during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) local government polls held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Announcing the results in the early hours of Sunday, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer Philip Akpen confirmed that Kasim secured […]