Friends Announce Candlelight Night for Late Actress Temitope Osoba
Friends of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba have announced a candlelight and artists’ night to honour her memory. The event, tagged “An Evening of Love, Music & Memories,” is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, at LTV 8 (Blueroof), Ikeja, Lagos. According to an announcement shared on Osoba’s Instagram page, the programme will begin at 5pm. […]
Peter Okoye Breaks Down Recalling Early Family Conflict
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, formerly of the music duo P-Square, broke down in tears while recounting a difficult period in his life when his then-girlfriend, Lola, became pregnant when he was 27. Speaking in a recent video shared on his Instagram page, Peter said he chose to publicly announce the pregnancy himself because he did […]
Fire guts filling station in Abuja
Fire has engulfed the AYM Shafa filling station in the Area 3 district of the Federal Capital Territory. The fire, which broke out around 10 p.m. on Thursday, was still raging as of the time of filing this report. Although the cause of the outbreak could not be immediately ascertained, firefighters from the Federal Fire […]
CAF Endorses FIFA Apology Over Forward Enterprise Plan
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unanimously endorsed FIFA’s acknowledgment of mistakes in the handling of its proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise, while reaffirming its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The decision was reached at a meeting of the CAF Executive Committee, which also reaffirmed the continental body’s commitment to governance, transparency and […]
Vicky Seymour Resumes as UK Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria
Vicky Seymour has resumed duty as the United Kingdom’s new Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, succeeding Gill Lever OBE, whose diplomatic posting ended in June 2026. The UK Government announced Seymour’s appointment in a statement issued on Thursday. Seymour has taken up her new role in Abuja, where she is expected to work with […]
Davido Tackles Bashir Ahmad Over Osun Governorship Election
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has criticised former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad over his remarks concerning the Osun State governorship election. The disagreement followed a post by Davido on his X handle on Thursday, in which he praised President Bola Tinubu’s telephone conversation with Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, over […]
BREAKING…Kidnapped Yashikira Royal Family Members Regain Freedom
By Balikisu Abdulmumini Members of the Royal Family of the Yashikira Emirate in Kwara State who were abducted by kidnappers have regained their freedom and have returned home safely. The Emirate announced the development in a statement posted on its official page on Thursday night. According to EMIRATE RADIO 98.5 FM’s findings, the group said: […]
Tope Osoba’s Family Denies Cancer Death Claims
The family of late Nollywood actress Tope Osoba has dismissed widespread reports claiming she died from cancer, describing the information circulating online as false and unverified. Osoba’s death was announced on Tuesday evening, nearly two years after she publicly sought financial assistance for breast cancer surgery and treatment. The actress had spoken with colleagues shortly […]
City Boy Movement Removes Oyo Coordinator
The City Boy Movement (CBM) has removed Ahmed Ajibola as its Oyo State Coordinator following disciplinary proceedings over allegations of gross misconduct, insubordination and actions deemed detrimental to the organisation. In a statement issued on Thursday, the movement said the decision followed a disciplinary process that began on June 2, 2026, when Ajibola was served […]
Wike’s Aide Fires Back at Bode George
Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy National Chairman, Chief Bode George, urging him to act with the maturity expected of an elder statesman. In a statement issued on Thursday, Olayinka said George should “take a rest” and stop, […]
