In October 2023, John Okafor, fondly called Mr Ibu, revealed that he was suffering from an ailment that threatened to amputate one of his legs The veteran actor appealed to his fans and the public for prayers and financial assistance to cover his medical bills and […]
Nigerian Instagram celebrity, Ramon Abbas, known as “Hushpuppi” began serving an 11-year prison sentence in the USA in November 2022 for for conspiring to launder tens of millions of dollars from online scams However, posts recently surfaced online that he had been released from prison Topnewstv.com.ng fact-checked the […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the suspension of the collation of the Bayelsa state governorship election results till Monday, November 13. The exercise is scheduled to resume by 12pm today, according to the commission. INEC commenced the election on Saturday, November 11, as one of […]
Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the winner of the Kogi state governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The election held on Saturday, November 11. A breakdown of the votes showed that the APC candidate won 12 of the local government […]
INEC declared Caleb Mutfwang the winner of the March 18 governorship election in Plateau state The APC governorship candidate, Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, was displeased and headed to court to challenge the victory After listening to the arguments of the lawyers in the matter, the appeal court reserved judgment FCT, […]
INEC chairman, Prof Mahmoud Yakubu, might be sent to prison over his disobedience to court order Reports have it that Yakubu has failed to recognise and declare Edozie Njoku as the national chairman of APGA as earlier instructed by the court For this reason, Njoku noted that the erstwhile factional leader of APGA, Victor […]
A video of rare stones found in Jos, a city in the North-Central region of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has stunned Nigerians A man, who found the stones, demonstrated their capabilities and experimented with them using a local tester Some Nigerians argued that the stones are the […]
It is just 5 days to the 2023 Kogi state gubernatorial election; one of the three off-cycle polls that will be held before the end of the year The three top parties in the election are believed to be the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and […]
According to videos obtained by SaharaReporters on Tuesday, the students refused to grant audience to the governor after the electricity workers cut off the power supply to the institution for four days. Students of the Imo State University (IMSU) on Monday booed Governor Hope Uzodinma when he visited the institution for his campaign, […]
Numerous Nigerians are working online, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. Technological advancements have made the world a global village where people can work remotely. People of all ages can work remotely, including students. Online jobs for students allow them to make money and study at the same time. The online space has […]
Several #EndSARS protesters are still languishing in prisons in Lagos, human rights watchdog, Amnesty International, has said Amnesty International called on Nigerian authorities to release the detainees and accused the police of high-handedness The government earlier disbanded SARS and set up judicial panels of inquiry to investigate […]
An 86-year-old woman identified simply as Madam Alimot, has been defrauded of N19 million by a blind herbalist in Ogun state The herbalist also slept with her daughter and granddaughter under the pretext of healing her child The victims sold her two buildings to raise money for several […]
The Ghana film industry is one of the oldest film industries in West Africa, it was established before independence, in 1948 – the Gold Coast Film Unit. The Ghana film industry has been maintained and supported by the stakeholder associations and guilds; associations like Film Directors Guild of Ghana, Film Producers Association of Ghana, […]
The death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has continued to generate reactions among Nigerian youths as some have taken to street protests to demand justice for the late 27-year-old music star Some protesting youths were seen in black attires to symbolise their mourning of the late singer, […]
A video of a young man claiming to be the late singer Mohbad’s brother is trending on social media In the video, the young man gave a reason Mohbad’s neck was bent in his casket before he was buried The young man claimed their father said the […]
Sanwo-Olu says anyone who played a role in Mohbad’s death will face the law. Mohbad and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State [BBC] Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has invited the Department of State Security (DSS) to work with the police to investigate the mysterious death of a 27-year-old musician, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji […]
President Bola Tinubu has been reported to be likely to inaugurate his cabinet and swear-in ministers on Monday A source within the presidency disclosed that the office of the Chief of State and SGF is working toward the event on Monday President Tinubu is expected to swear […]
The truth about a viral video that claimed US President Joe Biden said Nigeria’s former leader was a dead man has surfaced Fact-checkers have described the news item, shared majorly on social media, especially WhatsApp, as fake Based on the report made available, it was concluded that Biden did […]
The February 25, 2023, presidential election in Nigeria is disputed and the two main opposition figures, Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, are hopeful the final court verdict will swing in their favour There are still several Nigerians who believe the incumbent leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will be removed by the […]
Nigerian senators have received their “holiday token” allowance as directed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The controversial directive which has incensed Nigerians and has dominated the social media was earlier denied by the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja, Ireti Kingibe. The Senate management has kept mute and […]
FCT, Abuja – The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have released the list of successful candidates. The Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) Ja’afaru Ahmed, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, August 8, Daily Trust […]
The Senate has confirmed some of the ministerial nominees by President Bola Tinubu following their screening on Monday, August 7. During a plenary on Monday, August 7, Godswill Akpabio, the Senate president, announced the confirmation of 45 of the 48 persons nominated by President Tinubu, as monitored by Legit.ng on […]
Although the Nigerian Armed Forces (NAF) is on alert concerning possible military action in Niger Republic, a video has been used to make a misleading claim on social media The Nigerian government has put its armed forces on standby to carry out military action against the coupists in Niger Republic […]
Primate Elijah Ayodele, who is best known for dishing out prophecies, has released another forecast Primate Ayodele, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, asked President Bola Tinubu to be careful The cleric said only being circumspect would save the president from instigating a […]
Here are the ministries we believe Tinubu’s ministerial nominees will slot perfectly into. President Bola Tinubu. [Presidency] On Thursday, July 27, 2023, President Bola Tinubu finally submitted his list of ministerial nominees to the National Assembly for confirmation. The President forwarded the list containing names of politicians including former governors, lawmakers and technocrats without […]
The Ayedero of Yorubaland, Honourable (Dr.) Shina Abiola Peller, on Thursday paid a condolence visit to the popular Yoruba freedom fighter, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, in Cotonou, Benin Republic over the demise of his mother, Sikirat Abeo Adeyemo. Honourable Peller expressed his heartfelt condolences to the […]
Nigeria’s third-placed presidential candidate, Peter Obi, strongly rejected the election results and, since May, has been contesting them in court On March 1, the electoral commission, INEC, declared Bola Tinubu, the candidate of the country’s ruling party, APC, as the winner of the February presidential election While Tinubu has since […]
The suspended governor of the CBN, Godwin Emefiele, has been remanded in Ikoyi Prison until he meets his N20m bail condition but was re-arrested at the federal high court premises However, there are five other things you should not know as the federal high court in Ikoyi […]
Nigerians who applied to join the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) can now check if their application was successful or not The anti-narcotics agency gave the update in an official statement and reeled out instructions to all candidates NDLEA’s released lists are for people who applied for narcotic […]
Fresh controversies have erupted after a leaked memo from the Lagos State government revealed that 103 #EndSARS victims have been lined up for mass burial This has triggered insinuations that these victims were the people that were allegedly killed at the Lekki tollgate protest Meanwhile, the Lagos State government […]
President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu reportedly assembled his cabinet and economic management team before the inauguration on May 29 A source revealed that Tinubu is focused on forming a capable team to swiftly execute his renewed hope agenda and meet the high expectations of Nigerians While the preference is to […]
A list of 27 names of “new appointees and some new ministries” by President Bola Tinubu, has been circulating on Facebook However, a fact-check report has found the list to be false, noting that there is no official announcement or statement from the Presidency The list claimed that Femi […]
Pastor Adeboye has reacted to the allegations that he got some demonic power at the RCCG Redemption camp The general overseer of the RCCG disclosed that he heard about the rumour and it started with an unnamed man According to the cleric, he prayed for the man rather than replying to […]
President Bola Tinubu has been said to be planning to unveil his ministerial list any day in this new week Tolu Ogunlesi, an ex-aide to former President Muhammadu Buhari, urged Nigerians to be looking forward to the list in the new week According to Ogunlesi, there will be […]
There is a call for ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s arrest and prosecution following the detainment of suspended CBN governor Godwin Emefiele. Barrister Kingdom Okere made this call on Friday, July 13, stating that whatever Emefiele might have done to warrant his detainment must have gotten the approval of Buhari. He stated […]
Several social media users have claimed that the Lagos state government has decided to pull down all the buildings used for shops at Alaba market In June 2023, it was announced that a number of structurally defective buildings would be demolished The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) identified 17 buildings as […]
Nigerians are in for a few surprises as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu unveils his new cabinet soon The president has only 18 days left out of the 60 allowed by the constitution for him to send his list of ministers to the senate President Tinubu’s cabinet will consist […]
The Ayedero of Yorubaland, Honourable Shina Abiola Peller, has applauded the emergence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Honourable Peller made this known in a statement posted on his verified social media handles, which was also shared with the […]
A Nigerian court is currently hearing a challenge to the February 25, 2023, presidential election Amid the ongoing legal battle, some claims recently surfaced online, saying that the court hearing the case ordered the arrest of Nigeria’s electoral commission chairperson, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over deleted election results It has been […]
Nigerian teenager, Mmesoma Joy Ejikeme, had admitted to committed forgery concerning her 2023 JAMB result In front of a panel that had her principal’s presence, Ejikeme said that nobody aided her in the falsification Nigerians who got to know the steps she took to perfect the bad act recanted their words of […]
A new report has revealed the names of prominent politicians and loyalists of President Bola Tinubu on the ministerial list Nyesom Wike, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Professor Ishaq Olorode or Isa Aremu, and former Aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, amongst others Former Osun state governor, Gboyega Oyetola might be reassigned for nomination as the Governor […]
The Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA) has expressed readiness to support and collaborate with the University College Hospital in the area of research. The Executive Secretary, Oyo State Health Insurance Agency, OYSHIA. Dr. Sola Akande made this known on Monday, when he received a delegation from University College Hospital’s Department of Health […]
Evvy Blak – Biography : Nigeria’s female rising music act She is one of those female folks to actually watch out for, she is talented and also very vibrant . Name Evuarherhe Gift Nationality Nigerian Music Genre Afrobeat, Hip-hop Occupation Singer, Songwriter Popularly known as Evvy Blak Associated acts to be announced …. Evvy Blak […]
A video showing what is said to be a congregation of blind worshipers in a church has gone viral and got 1.2 million views It was explained in the video that all the instrumentalists in the church are also blind, but they know how to play very well Mixed reactions have followed the […]
The passengers of the Titanic Submarine, which went missing Atlantic Ocean off the eastern coast of Canada and the United States, have been declared dead The dead passengers are: Shahzada Dawood and Suleman Dawood, Hamish Harding, Paul-Henri Gargeolet, and Stockton Rush The adventure was organised by OceanGate Expeditions, which was […]
Fresh prophecy by Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin of the Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry has revealed the fortunes of Nigerians within the first six months of President Bola Tinubu’s administration The cleric bragged that he prophesized the coming of President Tinubu in November 2022, adding that any prophet whose words did […]
President Bola Tinubu is expected to unveil his ministerial list between now and July 28 if he must abide by the law of the country This is due to the fact that new law signed by immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari has caved Tinubu to unveil his ministerial list within 60 […]
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, was taken into custody by Nigeria’s secret police, the Department of Security Service (SSS) A few days later, a video was trending on some social media platforms, including WhatsApp, claiming that money was found in Emefiele’s house […]
A list of 27 names of “new appointees and some new ministries” by President Bola Tinubu, has been circulating on Facebook However, a fact-check report has found the list to be false, noting that there is no official announcement or statement from the Presidency The list claimed that Femi Falana has been […]
Nigerian writer, Adebayo Adeolu, has unveiled biography on the former Nigerian Head of State, General Sani Abacha, who passed on June 8, 1998. The unveiling of the book coincides with the 25th anniverssary of the passing on of the former military ruler. Titled, ‘Sanni Abacha: Nigeria’s Most Powerful Defence Minister & […]
Emefiele has been suspended by President Tinubu with immediate effect and the possibility of him returning to the CBN is almost non-existent. Suspended CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. If there was any government official that has kept millions of Nigerians on their knees for the past nine years or thereabouts, it definitely has to […]
Contrary to speculations, President Bola Tinubu did not issue a directive to suspend Mallam Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC, according to sources within the Presidency Social media posts claiming the President’s suspension order gained attention following the recent suspension of the CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele The Presidency […]
The Senate Presidential race might go down to who has the biggest bag to spend ahead of Tuesday, June 13 inauguration Sources have revealed that lawmakers in the upper chamber might sell their votes for around the region of $5,000, $10,000 or more The current contest is […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday, June 9, ordered the immediate suspension of Godwin Emefiele as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In a statement, the CBN Governor was suspended following investigation into the affairs of the apex bank. The CBN Governor’s suspension is a sequel to […]
Communiqué Issued By The Network For Democracy And Development (Ndd) On Fuel Subsidy Removal Lagos; Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Following the national debate that the recent removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government generated, the Network for Democracy and Development (NDD), a civil society organisation, embarked on extensive consultation among its stakeholders […]
Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration spent over N85 billion on Nigeria Air, the national carrier, over an eight-year period. Despite the significant investment, Nigeria Air failed to obtain an Air Operating Certificate (AOC) and secure any aircraft for its operations The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has […]
Introducing the latest addition to the afro music scene: “Number 1” by emerging producer and artist, Unleash! From the first note, “Number 1” captures the essence of afrobeat with its soulful melodies and Afrobeat rhythms. Unleash’s powerful vocals soar above the music, conveying a strong sense of passion and emotion that is […]
Primate Elijah Ayodele expressed disapproval of President Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidy, warning that it would hurt the government and lead to severe economic hardships The cleric said positive changes could only come through God’s mercy and cautioned Nigerians not to expect significant progress from Tinubu’s administration Ayodele also predicted […]
How to survive the price hike of fuel and transport in Nigeria [dreamafrica] The Presidential inaugural speech of Bola Tinubu about the removal of fuel subsidy has caused the cost of transportation in Nigeria to rise. Transportation costs may soon compete with basic living expenses, such as rent and food. If you have […]
Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared herself as the Iyaloja General of Nigeria. The title is meant to identify her as the president of all market men and women in the country. Tinubu-Ojo added the title to her Twitter bio to reflect her new status after the […]
A video has emerged online showing embattled Oyo transport boss, Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary, armed with knives Auxiliary is a former chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Oyo state chapter In 2020, Governor Seyi Makinde appointed Auxiliary chairman of the state’s Park Management Committee (PMS) […]
This is the full text of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s inaugural address to Nigerians. FULL TEXT: Inaugural speech of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu In his inaugural speech, he declared his readiness to unite Nigerians and govern the country in accordance with the constitution. Below is the full text of his […]
It is indeed Hope Renewed as Pastor Enoch Adeboye is certain that the new government led by Bola Tinubu will deliver A few hours before the inauguration ceremony of the president-elect, Pastor Adeboye disclosed that there shall be a new Nigeria as he composed a new song President Muhammadu […]
The real truth behind Bola Tinubu’s drug case in the United States has finally been revealed A Nigeria-born US-based doctor disclosed recently that Tinubu was never involved in drug dealings in the US and he was never convicted Meanwhile, Tinubu will be sworn in on Monday, May 29, as the 16th […]
A video has displayed the ability of PoS terminals or machines to collect customer’s bank details The video shows a man stealing the bank account details of an unsuspecting man at ATM point Many financial institutions are developing contactless details to ease transactions A man has shared how technologies used […]
Nigerian women have been charged not to get intimidated and discouraged but tenaciously participate in political activities and nation-building. The charge was given by participants at the second Education First Series (EFS) workshop organized by the Women in Nation Building, WINB Africa, held at the Alliance Francaise, Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos. The WINB AFRICA […]
