I’ve Never Slept With Anyone for Movie Roles – Actress Kemity
Nigerian actress Kemisola Apesin, popularly known as Kemity, has strongly denied allegations that she exchanged sexual favours for movie roles in Nollywood. In a recent Throwback Thursday post shared on her Instagram page, the actress addressed what she described as “social media noise” surrounding her career journey. Kemity Clears the Air on Sex-for-Roles Claims Reacting […]
Ghanaians Defend Traditional Fugu After Online Mockery of Mahama’s Outfit
Ghanaians have mounted a strong defence of their traditional fugu smock after President John Mahama faced online mockery for wearing the loose-fitting garment during a recent state visit to Zambia. The backlash, which erupted on social media following his appearance in Lusaka, has instead sparked renewed national pride — and a surge in demand for […]
NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa Seeks Unified Global Offensive Against Drug Cartels
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), has called for a reinforced global offensive against drug cartels and transnational organised crime, stressing that criminal networks now operate beyond borders and demand coordinated international action. Marwa reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to global anti-drug cooperation while speaking at the graduation […]
ADC Backs INEC 2027 Election Timetable, Says Real-Time Results Transmission Key to Credible Polls
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the release of the 2027 general election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing it as a positive step toward early democratic preparation. However, the opposition party stressed that the credibility of the 2027 elections will depend largely on the transparent and real-time electronic transmission of […]
Hilda Baci Receives Third Guinness World Record Plaque
Popular Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, has officially received her third certificate plaque from Guinness World Records, cementing her status as a three-time world record holder. The global record body confirmed her latest achievement in January, marking yet another milestone in her remarkable culinary journey. Emotional Unboxing of Third Guinness World Record Plaque In a heartfelt […]
Tinubu to Headline 61st Argungu Fishing Festival in Kebbi
President Bola Tinubu is set to attend the 61st edition of the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival during a one-day official visit to Kebbi State on Saturday. According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President will commission key infrastructure projects executed by Governor Nasir Idris. […]
Makinde Elevates 14 Oyo High Chiefs to Obas, Presents Staff of Office
Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State, has elevated 14 High Chiefs and Baales in Oyo town to the status of crown-wearing Obas, reinforcing the role of traditional institutions in governance and grassroots development. The coronation ceremony, held in Oyo West Local Government Area, saw the presentation of Staffs of Office and Instruments of Office to […]
NAPTIP Warns Nigerians Against Fake Job Offers, Exposes Human Trafficking Tactics
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has warned Nigerians to be cautious of fake job offers, especially those promising lucrative opportunities abroad, describing them as common tactics used by human traffickers. Director-General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu Bello, cautioned that offers that appear “too good to be true” often serve as […]
Storm Nils Sweeps Across France, Spain, and Portugal: Hundreds of Thousands Lose Power Amid Flooding
A powerful storm named Nils swept through southern France, northern Spain, and parts of Portugal on Thursday, leaving destruction in its wake and causing widespread power outages and flooding. In southern France alone, around 450,000 households were left without electricity, according to operator Enedis, a day after the storm tore through the region, uprooting trees […]
Senegal’s UCAD Closes Campus, Suspends Student Associations Following Deadly Protests
Senegal’s largest university, Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar, has closed its campus and suspended all student associations following deadly student protests over unpaid scholarships. The decision came after a second-year medical student, Abdoulaye Ba, was killed under unclear circumstances during a police intervention on the UCAD campus. In response, the university’s academic council […]