Oil Rises as US-Iran Tensions Weigh on Markets
Oil prices extended their gains on Tuesday as uncertainty over a possible US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz continued to unsettle global markets. Both major crude benchmarks rose after gaining more than two per cent on Monday, with Brent crude trading above $91 a barrel. Investors remained concerned that prolonged tensions in the […]
Wike Orders Demolition of Houses Built on Abuja Waterways
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of buildings constructed on designated waterways across Abuja following recent flooding in parts of the capital. Wike issued the directive on Tuesday after inspecting flood-affected areas in Maitama and other parts of the Federal Capital Territory. He said the demolition would begin […]
VeryDarkMan Fulfils $50,000 Promise as Young Inventor Secures China Visa
Social media activist VeryDarkMan has announced that Martician, a young Nigerian inventor he pledged to sponsor abroad, has secured a visa to study in China. The activist shared the update in a video, recalling how he discovered the talented teenager on Instagram in December and became impressed by his ability to design and build […]
Davido Reveals He Was Once Broke Despite Wealthy Background
Davido Reveals He Was Once Broke Despite Wealthy Background Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he experienced financial hardship during the early stages of his music career despite coming from a wealthy family. Davido made the disclosure during a recent episode of the Uncut Podcast, where […]
Beauty Tukura Reacts to Domestic Abuse Allegations Against Photographer
BBNaija star Beauty Tukura has reacted to allegations of domestic abuse against wedding photographer David Martins, following claims by his wife that she was subjected to physical, verbal and psychological abuse during their marriage. Martins’ wife alleged in a statement that she endured years of abuse and remained silent for about three years to protect […]
Nollywood Stars Rally Support for Actor Taiwo Hassan
Prominent Nollywood personalities have joined calls for medical assistance for veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, following an appeal by his daughters over his reported battle with stage-four cancer. Actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo, in a post on X on Monday, urged the public to help the family connect with medical specialists […]
Ogogo’s Daughters Seek Medical Help for Actor’s Cancer Battle
The daughters of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have appealed for urgent medical assistance for their father, who they said is battling stage-four cancer. Lima and Kira Taiwo made separate emotional appeals on Instagram on Monday, asking Nigerians, well-wishers and medical professionals with experience in cancer treatment to help their father […]
Jowi Zaza’s Father Returns Home After Abduction
Chief Sir Joseph Ebere Ezeokafor, chairman of Jezco Group of Companies and father of social media personality Jowi Zaza, has returned to his hometown of Ekwulobia in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State after regaining his freedom. Ezeokafor, a septuagenarian, was released on Friday night after spending nearly two weeks in the custody of […]
Ogun Police Arrest Two Suspected ‘One Chance’ Robbers
Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspected members of a ‘one chance’ robbery syndicate operating in Abeokuta. The suspects, identified as 42-year-old Olajide Rasaq and 29-year-old Bidemi Tijani, were arrested during an intelligence-led operation on Saturday. The command said it received information that members of […]
Justice Ministry Lawyers’ Robe Allowance Raised to N1m
The Federal Government has increased the annual robe allowance for state counsel and legal officers in the Federal Ministry of Justice and the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria from the previously reported N300,000 to N1m. The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission disclosed the new rates in a circular dated July 14, 2026, signed by […]
