President Tinubu Approves Conversion of YABATECH to University

President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) into a university. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji...

Lagos Announces 18% BRT Fare Increase

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced an 18% fare hike for its Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) scheme, effective February 17, 2025. This was...

Nedu Wazobia Quits Honest Brunch Podcast Amid Social Critic VeryDarkMan’s Continuous Attacks

Nigerian media personality Nedu Wazobia, has announced quiting “The Honest Bunch podcast”. The decision comes amid ongoing controversy and public criticism...

Dr. Edward Ugboma, Father of Comedian Bovi, Passes Away

Popular Nigerian comedian and actor Bovi Ugboma has announced the sad passing of his father, Dr. Edward Sagini Ugboma, on Thursday, February 13, 2025. In a heartfelt...

Tuface Idibia Confirms Romance with Edo Lawmaker Natasha Osawaru Amidst Divorce Proceedings

Nigerian music icon Tuface Idibia, also known as 2Baba, has officially confirmed his romantic relationship with Edo State lawmaker, Honourable Natasha Osawaru, amid...

House of Representatives Issues 24-Hour Ultimatum to Arise TV and Reuben Abati Over Derogatory Comments

The leadership of the House of Representatives has issued an ultimatum to Arise Television News, and its anchor, Reuben Abati over an alleged derogatory comment about...

Portable Zazu Seeks Divine Intervention: Fans React as Singer Turns to Prayer Amid Legal Troubles

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable, also known as Zazzu, was recently seen kneeling and praying in a church amid his ongoing legal troubles with the Ogun state...

Tinubu Gov’t Hikes Private University Establishment Fees by 500%, from N5 Million to ₦30 Million

President Bola Tinubu’s administration has introduced a significant change to the cost of establishing new private universities in Nigeria. The increase in the...

Iyabo Ojo Is a Good Example of Single Parenthood, Written by Adeola Soetan

Never keep your children as hostages of failed relationship, or use them as cannon fodder or as pawns for a marital war. Let their responsible or deadbeat fathers have...

FG Advocates Scrapping of JSS, SSS to Introduce 12-Year Basic Education Model

The Federal Government of Nigeria has proposed the elimination of the current Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) system, advocating instead...

Senate Threatens Arrest Warrants for High-Ranking Government Officials

The Senate has threatened to issue warrants of arrest against top government officials, including Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, Central Bank...

Why The Third Party Insurance Enforcement Is For Your Own Good, Written by Agba Jalingo

Two years ago, one of my followers who drives a danfo bus someone bought for him ran into a range rover and was arrested by the owner of the range rover and taken to a...

Dangote Petroleum Refinery Reduces PMS Ex-Depot Price from N950 to N890

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N950 to N890, effective from Saturday,...

NYSC Announces N77,000 Monthly Allowance for Corps Members, Effective February 2025

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced an increase in the monthly allowance provided to corps members, starting February 2025. The allowance will be raised to...

Suspected Drunk Driver Kills Four Soldiers, Injures Dozens in Horrific Accident

A suspected drunk driver was apprehended on Friday morning after plowing into a group of soldiers during their routine physical training near Myoung Barracks in the...

Makinde Directs Oyo Workers to Wear Traditional ‘Aso Oke’ Every Thursday

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has introduced a new dress code policy, directing all civil and public servants in the state to wear native attire with a touch of...

2Baba Deletes Divorce Announcement Posts Amidst Drama

Nigerian superstar 2Baba has caused a stir by deleting his recent divorce announcement posts, leaving fans and netizens speculating about the state of his marriage to...

Afe Babalola Withdraws Legal Action Against Dele Farotimi

Following the intervention of a delegation led by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Sunday night, renowned legal icon Afe Babalola has announced his decision to...

2face Idibia Confirms Separation from Annie

Nigerian music icon 2face Idibia, also known as 2Baba, has officially announced his separation from wife Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The artist took to social media to reveal...

Musician Mukaila Senwele Passes Away

Lagos-based musician Mukaila Senwele, a beloved figure in the Nigerian music scene has tragically passed away on Friday night. Originally from Ilorin, Kwara State,...

460 Undocumented Immigrants Detained Following Trump’s Inauguration

Following the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States, his administration has swiftly arrested 460 illegal immigrants with criminal...

Adekunle Gold Co-Produces “The Odyssey” Documentary

Nigerian music sensation Adekunle Gold has joined the production team of the upcoming documentary “The Odyssey” as a co-producer. The highly anticipated film...

Photonews: NCC Grants Approval for Telecommunications Companies to Raise Tariffs, Setting Limit on Increase at 50%

NCC has granted approval for telecommunications companies to raise their tariffs, setting a limit on the increase at 50%.

The Mistake D.O Fagunwa Made? – Written by Adeola Soetan

If Fagunwa, the creative author of Yoruba language novels, had put his thoughts in a sacrosanct religious form, perhaps his Oke – Igbo town would have become...

Osun State University Announces 24th Inaugural Lecture on Transformative Counselling Practices

The Osun State University, led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, invites the general public to its 24th Inaugural Lecture, which aims to challenge...

MAPOLY Announces Indefinite Closure

The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic has announced the closure of the Polytechnic effective from Monday, 13th January 2025, till further notice. This, according...

Between Your Pilot and Your Kurukere Spiritual Fathers – Pastors, Imams & Alfas, Et Al – Written by Adeola Soetan

When all kurukere kurukere religionists travel by air to Mecca, Jerusalem or anywhere, they put their fate on the pilot, science & technology. If the pilot announces...

Portable’s Quit Notice, My Appeal to Ibadan Natives in Lagos, Written by Adeola Soetan

Ibadan people should not panic about Portable’s quit order to Ibadan natives in Lagos since he’s not specific on date of his implementation. However, let the...

Actress Iyabo Ojo Voices Regret Over Mohbad Exhumation

Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo has expressed regret over advocating for the exhumation of late singer Mohbad, stating that she did not anticipate the ongoing burial delays...

WHO Announces New COVID Outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a new coronavirus outbreak in China a global health emergency. The WHO also expressed concern that the virus could...

Catholic Priest Arrested for Shooting Teenage Boy De@d in Imo State Church Over Fireworks Incident

A shocking incident occurred on New Year’s Day in Imo State, Nigeria, as a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Joseph Enyinnaya, was arrested for allegedly shooting a...

Terrorists Continue to Terrorize Kaduna State with Ongoing Attacks

The community of Unguwar Rogo in Ugom, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has once again been targeted by unknown gunmen. This latest attack comes as part of...

The Bourgeois Myth of Respect: Ifa Spirituality, Filial Piety, and the ASUU Experience, Written by Maberu-Temitope Fagunwa

In proto-feudal African societies, central to the teachings of spirituality is filial piety. Respect for parents and elders is not a given; it is a requisite because...

Berekete Family Anchor Ahmed Isah Warns Against Tinubu’s Handouts, Says Nigerians Deserve More Than Beans and Rice

Ahmed Isah, the renowned activist and radio personality behind the popular “Brekete Family” programme, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Ahmed...

Nigerian Journalist Decries Police Brutality in Kwara State

Human rights activist and journalist Buhari Olanrewaju Ahmed has denounced the alleged killing of Jimoh Abdulquadri while in police custody at the Kwara Police Command....

‘You Haven’t Disappointed Us,’ Says Lagos Imam to Tinubu During Jumat Prayer

During today’s Jumat prayer service in Lagos, the Chief Imam of Lagos Central Mosque, Ridhwan Jamiu, openly expressed his confidence in President Bola...

Tinubu’s Tax Bills an ‘Invitation to Anarchy,’ Says Bauchi Governor

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s tax policies, describing them as “anti-northern” and warning that...

South Sudan’s Parliament Embarks on Unpaid 4-Month Break Amid Economic Turmoil

South Sudan’s parliament has embarked on an unprecedented four-month break without pay, with lawmakers set to resume in April 2025. This decision, while...

Walking Away from a Troubled Marriage: A Testament to Courage – Written by Pelumi Olajengbesi

In my professional experience as a legal practitioner, God has helped me to help over 34 people dissolve their marriages. Some proceedings were so acrimonious that they...

Family Battles Lagos Government Over Alleged Illegal Takeover of  Ancestral Land

The E.J. Alex Kehinde Taylor family is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with the Lagos State Government over what they claim to be an illegal and arbitrary...

Glorious Saints Bible Church Announces Annual National Retreat 2024

The Glorious Saints Bible Church humbly announces its forthcoming Annual National Retreat, a divine gathering scheduled to take place from December 21st to 25th, 2024....

Success Tips for Students: Education Focused YouTuber Margaret Adenipekun Shares What Works

In a recent interview with PurpleWorld’s Sarah Adeyemo, renowned academic achiever Margaret Adenipekun shared her valuable insights on academic excellence. In this...

Amnesty International Slams Nigeria’s Cyber Crimes Act for Suppressing Dissent and Gagging Free Speech

Global human rights watchdog, Amnesty International, has strongly condemned Nigeria’s Cyber Crimes Act, describing it as a tool frequently misused to suppress...

The Reformers Honors Honourable Lekan Badmus’ Mother on Her Birthday

“The Reformer,” a social impact organization, celebrated the birthday of the mother of Honourable Lekan Badmus, Executive Director of Marine and Operations at...

Lagos Govt Demolishes 138 Shanties Where Tenants Pay N100,000 Annual Rent

The Lagos State Government has demolished some shanties where tenants pay a yearly rent of N100,000 in Ajao Estate Canal bank. This was made known in a statement by the...

22 Year Old Footballer Retires, Cites Desire to Honor Jesus Christ through Saturday Rest

22-year-old Swiss midfielder Silvan Wallner has made a decision to retire from professional football, citing his devotion to Jesus Christ as the driving force behind his...

WATCH: Pastor Leaves Pulpit As Someone’s Phone Ringtone Interrupt Him

Achieving Excellence: Ebiomofari Omowumi Janet’s Remarkable Academic Journey

In an exclusive interview with PurpleWorld Correspondent Sarah Adeyemo, Ebiomofari Omowumi Janet shares her remarkable journey to academic excellence. Despite facing...

Lagos Braces for Friday Protest as Group Seeks End to Treason Charges Against Lenin, Others

The city of Lagos is bracing for a planned protest this Friday as activists from the #EndBadGovernance movement demand the immediate dismissal of treason charges against...

Tiktok Influencer, Peller Declares Intention to Employ a First Class Graduate as P.A

The Nigerian TikTok star, Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, has stirred reactions with his unique criteria for hiring a personal assistant (PA). At just 19, Peller has...

40 Feared Trapped in Abuja Building Collapse

On Saturday, a tragic incident occurred in the Sabon Lugbe area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, as a building collapsed, leaving an estimated 40 people trapped...

Nigeria Police Launch Investigation into VDM’s Unauthorized Use of Police Uniform

The Nigeria Police Force has publicly denounced the actions of social media influencer Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, who appeared in a circulating video wearing an...

Asari Dokubo Seeks Northern Alliance for 2027 Election, Claims Betrayal by Tinubu

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has vowed to forge an alliance with Northern political leaders ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election....

VIDEO: Nigerian Singer Portable Reportedly Survives Assassination Attempt, Apprehends Attacker With Gun

Denying Igbo Presidency Over Secession Attempt Is Unfair, Says Obasanjo

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has defended the Igbo people’s right to hold the presidency, asserting that it is unfair to blame them solely for...

President of Libyan Football Federation, Al-Shalmani resigns after Super Eagles airport ordeal

President of the Libyan Football Federation, Abdelhakim Al-Shalmani, has resigned from his position following the Super Eagles of Nigeria airport ordeal. Al-Shalmani...

President Tinubu is Free to Travel Anywhere He Desires – Presidency Speaks on Tinubu’s Trip from UK to France

The Presidency has said the President is still on his two-week leave and is not restricted to any particular location. The remark comes amidst controversy surrounding...

LAGOS ASSEMBLY VS ALIMOSHO LOCAL COUNCIL: WHO IS AFRAID OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY?

(Being a press statement by Civil Society For Total Democracy CSTD; a group of pro-democracy movements, on the Local Government Autonomy) Since the Supreme Court...

Junketing President Tinubu Leaves UK for France Amid Fuel Price Hikes, Hunger at Home

Amidst rising fuel prices and widespread hunger at home, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed the United Kingdom for France. Masari, in a post on his verified X...

Nigeria Proposes New Bill Requiring Tax Identification Number for Bank Account Services

A new bill proposed in Nigeria seeks to make it compulsory for individuals engaged in banking, insurance, stock-broking, or other financial services to provide a Tax...

Sokoto State Government Allocates N95.4 Million for Maintenance of Juma’at Mosques

The Sokoto State government has allocated a substantial sum of N95.4 million for the maintenance and upkeep of Juma’at mosques across the region. According to Peak...

Justice Nwite of Federal High Court Ignores Motion Challenging 60-Day Detention Order Against #EndBadGovernance Protesters, Including Minors

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ignored a motion challenging the 60-day detention order he granted against 124 alleged #EndBadGovernance...

21 Feared Dead in Devastating Lagos Lagoon Boat Collision

Tragedy has strucked in the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State on Monday evening, when two unregistered boats, each carrying 16 passengers, collided and...

CAN Addresses Controversy Over Testimony Sharing at Lord’s Chosen

The Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has taken steps to address concerns over testimony sharing at the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic...

I Never Ask Christians To Stop Paying Tithes; I Said 10% Is Minimum – Pastor Adeboye

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has once again elucidated his teachings on tithing, emphasising that he has...

Money & Money should not be the Church’s Soul, Written by Adeola Soetan

There is no reasonable adult who belongs to any organization including church or mosque that doesn’t know he/she has to contribute financially & materially to...

Pastor Adeboye Apologizes for Misleading ‘Tithing for Heaven’ Statement

Pastor Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church, has apologized for his statement claiming that paying tithe was necessary for Christians to go to...

Femi Falana Clears Air on Involvement in Bobrisky Controversy, Clarifies Son’s Contact

Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has denied allegations linking him to popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. This was made known in a...

State Governors Reportedly Renew Efforts to Stall Supreme Court’s Financial Autonomy Ruling for Local Governments

State governors have reportedly started initiating efforts to postpone the implementation of a Supreme Court judgment that grants financial autonomy to local...

Nigerian Youths Prioritize Celebrity Feuds Over Political Change, Says Disappointed Activist

Human rights activist and Political Commentator Rotimi Dawodu has expressed disappointment in Nigerian youths for prioritizing celebrity feuds over political activism....

Father Expresses Anger after Ex-Wife Walks Daughter Down the Aisle Without His Knowledge

Nollywood actor Fred Amata has publicly expressed disappointment after discovering that his ex-wife, Agatha, walked their daughter Stephanie down the aisle without his...

Bobrisky Files ₦1 Billion Lawsuit Against Verydarkman Over Defamation, Says Viral Voicenote is AI-Generated

Nigerian crossdresser and social media influencer, Bobrisky, has initiated a ₦1 billion lawsuit against Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman. The lawsuit...

Bobrisky Spent Only Three Weeks In Prison Before Moving To A VIP Apartment – Report

A FIJ investigative report reveals that Bobrisky, a crossdresser and social media personality, only served three weeks of her term in jail and spent the remaining time...

Former Taraba Governor Darius Ishaku Arrested by EFCC Over Alleged N27 Billion Fraud

Darius Ishaku, the former governor of Taraba State, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on allegations of fraud totaling N27...

Federal Government Declares October 1 Public Holiday to Commemorate 64th Independence Anniversary

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, October 1, as a public holiday to commemorate the country’s 64th Independence Anniversary. Dr. Olubunmi...

Tunisian Presidential Candidate Ayachi Zammel Jailed for Certificate Forgery Days Before Election

Just days before Tunisia’s highly anticipated presidential election, candidate Ayachi Zammel has been dealt a severe blow, sentenced to prison on charges of...

Akwa Ibom State First Lady, Patience Umo Eno Is Dead

The Government of Akwa Ibom State has announced the passing of Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, the Wife of the Executive Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. In a...

Olumide Akpata Accuses Labour Party Members of Selling Votes in Edo State Election

In the aftermath of the recently concluded Edo State governorship election, Labour Party candidate Olumide Akpata has leveled accusations of voter fraud within his own...

EFCC Files Fresh N110.4 Billion Fraud Charges Against Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello

The EFCC has filed new charges against Yahaya Bello, alleging his involvement in a fraud amounting to N110.4 billion On Wednesday, a charge was submitted to a federal...

#FearlessInOctober: Arewa Youths Says No Going Back, Vows to Protest Tinubu’s Economic Policies, Demands Urgent Reversal

The Arewa Youth Ambassadors, representing a significant coalition of northern youths, have declared their unwavering support for the upcoming #FearlessInOctober...

Social Critic Oluwaseyifunbi Oyetunbi Questions Integrity of Nigeria’s Justice System Amid Bobrisky Allegations

In light of the recent allegations surrounding Crossdresser Bobrisky’s alleged bribery of officials to serve prison time outside of correctional facilities, social...

ASUU Issues 14-Day Strike Ultimatum Over Unpaid Salaries, IPPIS, and 2009 Agreement

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the resolution of long-standing issues, some dating as...

Police Crack Down on Political Thugs, Seize Weapons in Overnight Raids Ahead of Edo Gubernatorial Elections

Few hours before the commencement of Edo State governorship elections, the Nigeria Police Force arrested two political thugs and recovered firearms in overnight raids...

Petrol Price Renders N70,000 Minimum Wage Useless – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said on Thursday that it will meet with the federal government to discuss ways that workers could weather the recent increase in the...

Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland Gani Adams Slams Tinubu’s Policies, Condemns Fuel Costs, Economic Hardships

Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has publicly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s policies, specifically condemning the rising fuel costs and economic...

Outraged Parents Protest 200% Hike in Lagos Model College Boarding Fees from N35,000 to N100,000

In response to a significant increase in boarding fees at Lagos State Model Senior College, parents of students have banded together in protest, calling for a reversal...

VeryDarkMan Slams Lord’s Chosen Church Over Controversial Testimonies, Says Nonsense Needs to Stop

Nigerian social Critic Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, has expressed his intent to sue the Lord’s Chosen Church over its members’ controversial...

More Woes as NNPC Announces Nationwide Petrol Price Hike, Lagos N950/L, Borno N1019/L

The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation NNPC has announced an increase in petrol pump price. This was made known in a statement released in the wee hours of today...

Lagos State Government Hikes Public School Boarding Fees From N35,000 to N100,000 Per Term

The Lagos State Government has announced a significant increase in boarding fees for public schools across the state. The new fee, set at N100,000 per term, marks a...

Jide Badmus on the Essential Bond Between Writer and Reader

A conversation with Jide Badmus The cycle of writing isn’t complete if no reader exists. – Jide Badmus In an interview with PurpleWorld correspondent Grace...

An Exploration of Single Mothers’ Unrelenting Labour and Challenges

A Personal Account. Reflecting on memories and the circumstance that led to the birth of her 17 years old son, Temitope, who resides in Ibadan, Oyo state, was glad that...

A Cultural Exploration of Life, Death, and Celebration in Indonesia’s Unique Tradition

The inevitability of death makes burial rites and ritual ceremonies common practices in various cultures around the world. From very remote socities to the very advanced...

Ajuri Ngelale Steps Down as Tinubu’s Spokesperson

Ajuri Ngelale, who served as President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, has resigned from his position, effective immediately. This was made...

NLC Slams Tinubu for Deceit and Betrayal Amidst Soaring Petrol Prices

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of betraying the labour movement and Nigerians at large following the recent hike in petrol prices...

Mindful Learning: A Peaceful Path to Better Focus and Less Stress in Schools

In an age overrun by distractions, it is important to practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of paying keen attention to the present moments without judgment....

Nigerian Government Issues One-Month Ultimatum for Traders to Slash Prices Nationwide

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has given a one-month moratorium to traders and other market stakeholders involved in pricing to...

NFF Appoints Bruno Labbadia as New Super Eagles Head Coach

The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that it has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men...

Take It Back Movement Condemns Tinubu Government’s Repression of Protesters and Journalists, Calls for Accountability and Respect for Democratic Values

The Take It Back Movement is deeply concerned by the recent wave of abductions and persecutions targeting activists and journalists in Nigeria, including Michael Lenin,...

Introducing Willion Web

At willion web, they live by action, progress, and growth. As a dynamic startup, they have already accomplished significant milestones, yet their hunger for more remains...

Minors Arrested During Kano #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protests Released on Bail

Several minors detained during the recent #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests in Kano State have been granted bail. According to reports, the young persons were released...