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Back in Naples after a successful loan in Naples, Victor Osimhen could be heading to Real Madrid this summer, as the Madrid club has targeted the Nigerian forward to strengthen their attack. The race to secure Victor Osimhen’s services is intensifying. According to the Spanish media outlet Fichajes, Real Madrid is now seriously interested in […]
The Nigerian artist Peter Okoye, formerly a member of the famous duo P-Square, has spoken out on social media to publicly denounce the actions of his brothers Paul and Jude Okoye, in the context of a family and legal dispute now brought before the courts. This is a new episode that sheds stark light on […]
Nigeria challenged Russia in Moscow on Friday night, in a friendly match. In the end, both teams finished with a draw (1-1). The Super Eagles of Nigeria showed character by coming back to equalize and secure a 1-1 draw against Russia, on Friday night, in a friendly match held at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. The Russians […]
During a high-level conference on regional security held on June 3 in Abuja, General Christopher Musa, Chief of Staff of the Nigerian Armed Forces, proposed a rather radical measure: the complete closure of Nigeria’s land borders with its neighbors, including Benin, to contain the spread of jihadist groups active in the sub-region. Speaking before an […]
Russian midfielder Daniel Glebov is anticipating a tough encounter this Friday against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a friendly match at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Victorious over Jamaica in the Unity Cup final, Nigeria is playing its second match of this international break on Friday. The Super Eagles are facing Russia in a […]
The Nigerian government has proclaimed June 12 as Democracy Day, said Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. On that day in 1999, President Olusegun Obasanjo was sworn in as the first democratically elected head of state after many years of military dictatorship. “June 12 represents a significant milestone in our historical journey towards building a state […]
The first locally designed and operated onshore oil terminal has been commissioned in Nigeria. The loading of the first quantities of crude onto a tanker was carried out at the Otakikpo terminal, with a capacity of 360,000 barrels per day, reported The Nation newspaper. The site was built by the Nigerian company Green Energy International […]
In recognition of his major contributions to health, education, and the fight against poverty in Nigeria, American billionaire Bill Gates was honored by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who conferred upon him, during an official ceremony at Aso Rock Villa, the title of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR). This distinction, one of […]
In Nigeria, a restaurateur was arrested for selling vulture meat instead of chicken. A very popular restaurateur was detained for fraudulently serving vulture meat to his customers, passing it off as chicken. The case broke out at the end of May 2025 in a city in Nigeria. According to the local press, the said Nigerian […]
The FIFA U20 World Cup 2025 group stage draw was held on Thursday, revealing challenging groupings for Africa’s representatives. Set to take place in Chile from September 27 to October 19, the tournament has now officially outlined the paths for each of the 24 teams. As host nation, Chile was drawn into Group A alongside […]
Nigeria has booked its spot in the final of the Unity Cup 2025 after a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Ghana on Wednesday night. The Super Eagles will now face Jamaica in the tournament’s championship match. The semifinal encounter saw Nigeria edge past their West African rivals in a competitive showdown. Dominant in the first half, […]
Nigeria is gearing up to face South Africa this Thursday in the semifinals of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations, and the Flying Eagles are already showing confidence. Goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt believes his team is destined for the final. The highly anticipated match will take place at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia. This […]
Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi of Nottingham Forest has emerged from a medically induced coma following emergency surgery, according to Mail Sport. The 27-year-old is now recovering after undergoing a life-threatening abdominal operation earlier this week. The striker was placed in intensive care on Wednesday night after surgeons began what was described as a complex and […]
Senegalese-American artist Akon has spoken out about his role in the creation of the now globally popular Afrobeats genre. He claims that his collaborations and partnerships with Nigerian artists and music industry executives from the late 2000s to early 2010s helped lay the foundation for what is now known as Afrobeats. The Konvict Muzik founder […]
An employee at Access Bank in Lagos was caught in the act of illegally recording footage inside the women’s restroom of the company’s premises. More than 400 videos—allegedly showing nude or partially dressed colleagues—were recovered from his devices, with some reportedly shared on platforms such as OnlyFans. The suspect, Stephen Ifeanyichukwu Ejezie, a former quality […]
On Monday, April 28, 2025, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, delivered a historic verdict in the highly publicized case between the state and Peter Nwachukwu, husband of renowned Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu. Found guilty of involuntary manslaughter leading to the death of his wife in […]
A TikTok content creator known as “Disturbing” has died after suffering an epileptic seizure while live streaming from his home in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday and quickly went viral, with footage capturing the artist’s final moments as he appeared visibly distressed before collapsing. Disturbing, who was also a cobbler […]
At least twelve people have been taken hostage by pirates who attacked a boat off the coast of Nigeria, according to the newspaper Leadership. Nigerian police spokesperson Irene Ugbo reported that the Heavenly Grace was attacked off the port of Calabar in Cross River State. The passengers had boarded in Calabar en route to Oron, […]
Nigeria will travel to Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Friday, June 6, to take on Russia, the football federations of both countries announced. Nigeria will also be participating in the June international break, which in Africa is dedicated to preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles […]
Nigerian global superstars Wizkid, Rema, Asake, and Tems have all been nominated in the Favorite Afrobeats Artist category at the 2025 American Music Awards. Following a busy 2024, which saw Rema release his second studio album HEIS and Tems drop her Grammy-nominated debut Born In The Wild, both artists are now in contention for an […]
Jude Okoye, the former manager of the music group P-Square, has been released from prison after two months in detention. The elder brother of twins Paul and Peter was charged by the anti-corruption agency, alongside his company Northside Music Limited, on seven counts related to money laundering. His release was announced on Wednesday by Paul […]
Nigerian artist Davido has revealed that American R&B star Chris Brown had a major impact on his career. The “Blow My Mind” singer said his career took a leap forward after meeting Breezy in 2018. Davido shared the story of their first encounter in a recent episode of the Bagfuel Brigade podcast. “Meeting Chris Brown […]
A social media user identified as @ritatoyie shared a harrowing story on X (formerly Twitter), responding to a prompt inviting users to recount the most shocking stories from people around them. According to the user, the events involved a member of her family—specifically her uncle—whose actions sent shockwaves through the entire household. He allegedly engaged […]
The death toll from recent attacks allegedly carried out by armed herders in Benue State, central Nigeria, has risen to 72, local authorities reported on Monday. Initially, officials had confirmed 56 deaths following the violence, which took place on April 17 and 18 across several communities in the Ukum administrative area. The updated toll increased […]
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he would have become an actor if he hadn’t pursued a career in music. The Nigerian singer explained that he would have worked behind the scenes in the entertainment industry had he not been an artist. He also shared that he is a talented […]
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has claimed he began his life in a one-room apartment in a public housing complex locally known as face-me-I-face-you. The artist made the statement in a new song titled CFMF, from his fifth studio album 5ive, released on Friday. In the lyrics, he says he now lives a lavish life thanks […]
A tragic incident occurred on Thursday, April 17, in Akure, Ondo State, during the official visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. A seven-year-old girl, Saratu Lawal, lost her life after being struck by a vehicle from the presidential convoy. According to eyewitnesses, the accident happened near the central mosque in Oba Ile as […]
As part of its economic diversification strategy, Nigeria has signed a mining cooperation agreement with South Africa. The announcement was made on Thursday by Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, who reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reducing the country’s heavy reliance on oil revenues. This bilateral partnership aims to strengthen collaboration between the two […]
A major controversy is shaking up Nigeria’s music industry: Peter Okoye, one half of the iconic duo P-Square, has leveled serious allegations against his older brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, accusing him of fraud estimated at 1.38 billion naira. The case is currently before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, and also involves […]
Nigerian health authorities announced on Tuesday that the Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 127 lives so far. Since the beginning of the year, 674 cases have been confirmed out of 4,025 suspected cases, according to a statement from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The viral hemorrhagic disease has affected 18 of […]
