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Peter Obi in the Hot Seat: Controversy over School Construction Record in Anambra State Heats Up
Last week, Reno Omokri, a prominent social media personality, launched a direct challenge at Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State, demanding that Obi…
FC Barcelona’s manager Xavi has made a decision to continue managing the team for the upcoming season after accepting a final contract proposal from the…
In an explosive new revelation, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman Ola Olukoyede has accused former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello of an alleged…
A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Iyanda Damilola, has been reportedly shot dead by a trigger-happy police officer nicknamed “Saheed SARS” in…
The Tinubu administration has unveiled plans to sell the five DisCos, the electricity distribution companies that have been a source of frustration for many Nigerians…
A disturbing video capturing female students from Lead British International School, Gwarimpa, Abuja, brutally assaulting their classmate Bwala Namtira Daniel has been circulating on social…
Nigerian socialite and cross-dresser Bobrisky has filed an appeal challenging the conviction in a bid to clear his name. Bobrisky, through his lawyer Bimbo Kusanu,…
Nigerian activist and journalist Omoyele Sowore has cast light on the stark inequalities in the country’s education system. He revealed that private schools boast top-notch…
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) officials have sealed off a Chinese supermarket operating within the China General Chamber of Commerce premises in Abuja.…
Osun State is witnessing a fierce struggle for dominance between Governor Ademola Adeleke’s two wives, both of whom are adamant about becoming the state’s First…
Recent reports allege that the management of a Chinese supermarket has adopted an under-the-table policy that discriminates against Nigerian customers, refusing them entry and the…
Officers from the Maroko Division of the Lagos State Police Command apprehended a driver named Azeez Babatunde and recovered a cache of illegal weapons from…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State made a visit to the afflicted community of Okuoma with a promise that those forced to flee will be…
A harrowing tale of terror emerged in Oyo State, as armed kidnappers waylaid a 14-seater bus and its unsuspecting passengers, including RCCG Pastor Olugbenga Olawore.…
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A five-year-old boy, identified only as David, has tragically passed on after falling from a fence in the Igando community of Lagos State. According to…
Nigerian chess prodigy Tunde Onakoya surpassed the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess marathon, playing non-stop for a staggering 60 hours. The announcement…
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Adewale Emmanuel Mayowa, known by his stage name Mayorkun, is taking legal action against TikTok influencer Nicki DaBarbie, demanding N1 billion in…
The Nigerian Army’s top general, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja, in a decisive and conciliatory gesture, ordered the release of Clement Ikolo, the traditional ruler of…
Following the devastating loss of Nollywood actor Junior Pope and four other individuals in a boat accident, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria,…
Faced with the impending demolition of their homes and neighborhoods, community leaders in the coastal communities of Iwerekun and Ajah in Lagos, Nigeria, have turned…
In a shocking turn of events, Nigerian influencer Precious Kingsley, also known by her Instagram handle @NickieDabarbie, has accused famous Nigerian musicians Skiibii and Mayorkun…
In an incredible display of solidarity, Nigerian activists, artists, and influential figures gathered in New York to witness and encourage Tunde Onakoya’s record-breaking chess marathon.…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warrant for the immediate arrest of the recently deposed governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.…
Nigerian chess enthusiast Tunde Onakoya pushed his mental mettle and resolve to their limits in an epic 24-hour marathon against 60 fellow chess players. The…
Iwuagwu Ebere, also known by her stage name Commissioner DJ Wysei, has been remanded in Kirikiri correctional facility by a Nigerian court until May 8,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted. EFCC declared Bello wanted for offences…
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) has moved popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, from the Ikoyi Correctional Center in Lagos to the Kirikiri…
The Lagos State Police spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, reversed his previous statement affirming the arrest of Obianuju Catherine Udeh, better known as DJ Switch. The Nigerian…
Professor Chidi Odinkalu, former chair of the National Human Rights Commission, has raised concerns about the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) authority to prosecute…
Fans and fellow artists were left reeling when a video circulated online, showing popular music artist Khaid being rushed to the hospital in critical condition.…
Nigerian social media personality, Cubana Chief Priest, is slated to face legal repercussions as the EFCC, Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, plans to arraign him for the…
In a remarkable achievement, Korede Badmus, a talented student of English and Literary Studies at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, has taken home the prestigious title of…
A Nigerian Army soldier has voiced his concerns about the financial difficulties that junior personnel face, revealing the significant strain low salaries have placed on…
In a world that is torn apart by pain and strife, I believe that poetry can unite us — Korede Badmus, the grand winner of…
Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, recently made a startling claim regarding the federal government’s expenditure on petrol subsidies under President Bola Ahmed…
Anyim Vera, the church member at the center of the false testimony controversy at Dunamis Church International, has demonstrated extraordinary grace in the wake of…
Lagos State Coroner Inquest court has concluded that the tragic death of 12-year-old Dowen College student Sylvester Junior was a consequence of negligence on the…
Caroline Celico, the ex-wife of Brazilian football star Ricardo Kaka, has recently spoken out against rumors swirling about the cause of their separation. Contrary to…
In an impassioned response to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Of Nigeria (NMCN) recently implemented verification rules, Nurses have organized a protest set to take…
In an incident that has attracted widespread condemnation, Pastor Paul Enenche, the senior minister at Dunamis International Gospel Centre in Abuja, Nigeria, has publicly berated…
In an exclusive interview, Michelle Alozie, the newest member of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, recently revealed the heartwarming tale of how she unexpectedly ended up playing…
In a scandalous video that quickly went viral before being deleted, popular Nigerian singer Davido was seen allegedly pleading with a mysterious woman for intimacy,…
The long wait is finally over for Bayer Leverkusen, who have been crowned Bundesliga champions for the first time in the club’s illustrious history. Despite…
The fissures in Wunmi Ajiboye and Segun Ogungbe’s marriage have been exposed after the popular Nigerian actress alleged a plethora of wrongdoing by her estranged…
The Take It Back Movement is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Junior Pope, a talented actor who embodied the creativity and potential of…
The Oyo State government’s Joint Security Force has apprehended 20 individuals suspected of being agitators for the secessionist group, ‘Oodua Nation’, following their alleged invasion…
Former Brazil and Real Madrid superstar Kaká’s ex-wife, Caroline Celico, has revealed the surprising reason behind their divorce. Speaking candidly, Celico explained that the decision…
In a heart-wrenching tragedy, a fully-loaded 40fts Mack articulated truck lost control and toppled onto a Nissan Car (ABJ 692 BG) in Lagos today, crushing…
In a stunning judgement handed down on Friday, April 12, the Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced the controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as…
Godwin Emefiele, the former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, has been granted bail by the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja. Emefiele, who is…
Nigerian singer and dancer Korra Obidi has shared a harrowing account of her experience being attacked with a knife and acid while live-streaming to her…
In a heart-wrenching account, Nollywood actor TC Okafor has revealed the harrowing details of the boat accident that claimed the lives of Junior Pope and…
The sudden passing of popular Nollywood actor Jnr Pope has been confirmed. The actor, whose real name was Junior Pope Odonwodo, was well known for…
Two people were reportedly thrown into the Lagos Lagoon, and others injured, in a car accident that occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos…
The Osolo of Isolo in Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, is dead.PurpleWorld learnt that the monarch died shortly after observing the Eid prayers on Wednesday.…
The Northern Elders Forum has voiced its disappointment with the outcome of the 2023 presidential elections, in which Bola Tinubu was elected as President of…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, announced that April 10 would be the date of Eid-Fitri. The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, announced the date…
Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele appeared in court today, facing multiple legal battles that have been brewing in recent months. As PurpleWorld reports, Emefiele has…
A dark cloud hangs over the Nigerian entertainment industry as they mourn the loss of Nollywood actress Adejumoke Aderounmu. Fans are in shock following news…
Amidst rumors of marital discord, comedian AY has cleared the air about his relationship with his wife, Mabel. In a candid Instagram post, AY addresses…
In Nigeria, where the echoes of economic woes, unreliable power supply, dilapidated infrastructure, and rising insecurity reverberate, the allocation of resources often raises eyebrows and…
In honor of Eid El-Fitr, the Federal Government has declared a two-day public holiday. The dates for the holiday are Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday,…
Pelumi Nubi, a twenty-eight-year-old Nigerian travel content creator and solo driver, has successfully completed an epic road trip from London to Lagos, Nigeria. Nubi embarked…
Bobrisky has been convicted by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Ikeja after he pleaded guilty to abuse of the naira. During the…
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed that a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the East Coast of the United States on Friday, April 5th.…
New York City and its surrounding areas were rocked by a magnitude 4.8 earthquake on Friday morning, causing shaking and disruption in the region. This…
The Take It Back Movement has issued a statement expressing its disappointment with President Tinubu’s decision to raise electricity tariffs. The group believes that the…
Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Igboho, has filed a lawsuit against Gani Adams, the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland. In a leaked audio recording, Gani Adams allegedly…
The Socialist Workers League has strongly condemned the Nigerian government’s decision to increase electricity tariffs by 200% for citizens who are already struggling to cope…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested social media celebrity, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, and he is currently being detained at…
A source from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that Bobrisky, the popular cross-dresser, was allegedly arrested by the commission on Wednesday…
Following the rainstorm that struck Iloko community in Osun State, one person was confirmed dead while close to 600 people were left homeless. Following a…
The Nigerian government has approved a tariff increase for low-usage electricity consumers, or those who fall into Band A. The new rate will be N225…
A Nigerian social media critic, known as VeryDarkMan, caused a stir recently when he threatened to crossdress if Bobrisky, a popular crossdresser, was not arrested…
Renowned Nigerian author Wole Soyinka’s memoir ‘The Man Died’ has been chosen for a feature film adaptation, and Nigerian actor Wale Ojo has been cast…
The Ogun State Police Command has issued a warning to women to be aware of the potential dangers of forming ‘hook-up’ relationships with strangers. The…
Following a competitive and closely contested election, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, leader of the opposition party in Senegal, has been sworn in as the country’s fifth…
Nigerian police are investigating the death of Gbolahan Olugbemi, a Deputy Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, whose body was found in his country home…
On Road 1 of the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, two people were injured in a car crash involving a Toyota Camry. According to reports,…
Residents in the area around the Ikeja Cantonment in Lagos State expressed shock and concern after a ‘minor explosion’ occurred within the military base on…
The University of Ilorin expelled 19 students for engaging in a range of misconduct, including theft, exam malpractice, and other violations of the school’s code…
Armed men reportedly abducted 10 students on Friday as they were traveling along the East-West road in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.…
Coach Dreh, a Nigerian swimming coach, completed a grueling 11.8km swim across the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos to raise awareness for mental health. With…
The Nigerian Police have released VeryDarkMan, a social media influencer who had been detained on unknown charges. The release came after a public outcry on…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has suggested that he may not remain with the party for the next election cycle. In a…
The Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, stated that his administration is struggling to pay worker’s salaries due to the significant debt burden that was inherited…
Ezinne Dora Kayode, wife of Kayode Olanrewaju, a Nigerian footballer, has been caught up in a shocking scandal involving allegations of fraud and adultery, and…
The Nigerian Police have demanded that the Foundation for Investigative Journalism produce their executive director and editor-in-chief, Fisayo Soyombo. The request was made to the…
The streets of Lagos State were cleared of styrofoam and single-use plastics as the government intensified its efforts to enforce the ban on such items.…
The mother of Nigerian singer, Mohbad, accused her ex-husband of failing to help her son when he was facing health issues, which ultimately led to…
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