Kano Court Remands ‘Yar Lele Over Alleged Defamation of Politician
An Upper Sharia Court sitting at Post Office in Kano has ordered the remand of Khadija Muhammad, widely known as ‘Yar Lele’, in a correctional facility pending further legal proceedings. The defendant faces allegations of defamation and harassment following a social media post. According to police charges presented before Justice Garba Malafa, Muhammad allegedly published […]
British Singer Kwn Reveals She Is Half-Nigerian
British singer and rapper Khyra Wilson, known professionally as Kwn, has revealed that she is half-Nigerian, correcting a common assumption that she is Jamaican because of her music and Caribbean cultural influences. Speaking on the Culture podcast, Kwn said her sound and cultural identity were shaped by growing up around Caribbean culture, which has […]
Gobir Felicitates With Media Icon, Modibbo Kawu On His Birthday
The Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin, Alhaji Yakubu Gobir, has felicitated Dr. Ishaq Modibbo Kawu on the occasion of his birthday. In a congratulatory message, Gobir described Dr. Kawu as a distinguished journalist, broadcaster, intellectual and public affairs analyst whose contributions have enriched national discourse in Nigeria. According to him, Dr. Kawu’s decades of […]
Court Restrains Lizzy Anjorin From Posting About Priscilla Ojo
The Lagos State High Court has issued an interim order restraining actress Lizzy Anjorin from publishing or making public comments about actress Priscilla Ojo and her family on social media. The order followed an application filed by Priscilla Ojo Mkambala, her husband, Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son,Juma Mussa Mkambala,. Justice Y.A. Adesanya granted the […]
FG Urges Nigerians to Vote for Miss World Nigeria
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to support Miss World Nigeria 2026, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, popularly known as Soye, as she competes in the 73rd Miss World Festival in Vietnam. The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, made the appeal in a post on X on Friday, praising Karibi-George’s performance and urging […]
Patience Ozokwor Warns Parents Against Over-Pampering Children
Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, has urged parents to avoid over-pampering their children, saying excessive comfort could hinder their development into responsible and independent adults. Ozokwor, who spoke about parenting, wealth and inheritance, advised parents to allow their children to face challenges and understand the effort required to build their […]
Filmmaker Olaide Olabanji Laments Declining Value of N1,000 Note
Veteran Nollywood filmmaker and founder of LAIBAN Movie Production, Olaide Olabanji, has expressed concern over the declining purchasing power of Nigeria’s N1,000 note, describing it as a reflection of the country’s worsening economic situation. Olabanji made the remarks in a video shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, where he criticised the rising cost of […]
VeryDarkMan Replies Police, Stands by NBA Conference Remarks
Social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has responded to the Nigeria Police Force’s invitation over comments he made during the Nigerian Bar Association’s Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt. VDM was a panellist at the NBA’s 66th Annual General Conference on Tuesday, where he alleged that some police officers stationed at […]
VeryDarkMan Alleges Cattle Trade Used to Launder Public Funds
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has alleged that some government officials use the cattle trade to divert and conceal public funds. VDM made the claim on Tuesday while speaking at the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to him, many Nigerians […]
Fola, Fido, Llona Lead 2026 Headies Next Rated Nominees
The organisers of the 18th Headies Awards have unveiled the nominees for the 2026 edition, with Fola, Shoday, Mavo, Fido and Llona shortlisted for the coveted Next Rated category. The nominees were announced on Tuesday ahead of the awards ceremony, which is scheduled to hold in Canada. The Next Rated award recognises emerging artistes who […]
