Bandits kill 30 in Kebbi state
At least 30 people have been confirmed dead following a brutal attack by suspected bandits on communities in Kebbi State’s Zuru Emirate. The chairmen of Zuru and...
Alao-Akala’s Daughter Demands DNA Tests for Siblings, Seeks Ex-Governor’s Body Exhumed
A heated inheritance battle has broken out in the family of the late former Oyo State Governor, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, as his first daughter, Mrs....
Ondo State introduces death penalty for kidnappers
The Ondo State Government has approved the implementation of death penalty for individuals convicted of kidnapping. The state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for...
Soyombo Blasts Tinubu, Benue Governor for Forcing School Children to Welcome President in Rain
Investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, has strongly condemned the decision to line up school children in the rain to welcome President Bola Tinubu during his visit to...
Benue state government declares June 18 public holiday in anticipation of President Tinubu’s scheduled visit
The Benue State Government has declared Wednesday, June 18, 2025, a public holiday in anticipation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled visit to the state....
Tyler Perry hit with sexual assault lawsuit by cast member
Renowned filmmaker and media mogul Tyler Perry is facing a sexual assault lawsuit filed by an actor associated with his popular BET drama series, The Oval, according to...
Court Sentences Lagos Man to Life Imprisonment for Defiling 9-Year-Old Girl
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a 44-year-old man, Oto Edet, to life imprisonment for the defilement of his neighbour’s...
“We’ve Been Abandoned”, Veteran Actor Alapini Laments Neglect by Tinubu Administration
Veteran Nollywood actor Ganiyu Nofiu, widely known as Alapini, has voiced his deep disappointment over what he called the neglect of Yoruba entertainers who actively...
Court Grants Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele ₦2 Billion Bail
A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Monday granted bail to former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, in the sum of ₦2 billion....
Seven Dead as Helicopter Carrying Hindu Pilgrims Crashes in Uttarakhand, India
India is reeling from yet another aviation tragedy after a helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashed in the early hours of the morning in Uttarakhand, leaving all seven...
TikTok Influencer Jarvis breaks down on livestream amid reported fallout with Fiancé Peller
Popular TikTok influencer Jarvis broke down in tears during a live session, revealing fresh cracks in her highly publicized relationship with fellow content creator and...
“Peter Obi returned to corrupt LP faction after warnings, then pretended to be neutral” – Kenneth Okonkwo
Veteran actor and former Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, has opened up on what he described as a deep betrayal by Peter Obi,...
FG suspends prayer and fasting plan amid backlash over food crisis
The Federal Government has backed down on its widely criticized plan to combat Nigeria’s worsening hunger crisis with a series of national prayer and fasting sessions....
FG declares three-day fasting and prayer to seek divine intervention in Nigeria’s agricultural sector
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has announced a three-day fasting and prayer programme aimed at seeking divine intervention in Nigeria’s...
Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Introduces Spiritual ATM Card’ for Sale at $20
Popular Nigerian Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin has launched what he calls a “spiritual ATM card”, claiming it can unlock supernatural favor and attract helpers to...
FG unveils plan to build Bamboo houses for low-Income Nigerians
The Federal Government has announced plans to construct bamboo houses nationwide for low and medium income earners. This was made known on Wednesday during a Capacity...
FG Launches Annual Forex Training for 100,000 Youths to Tackle Unemployment
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled plans to train 100,000 Nigerian youths annually in foreign exchange (Forex) trading. The initiative, announced on Tuesday...
Over N13.1 Billion Spent on 2025 Hajj by 10 Nigerian States Despite Mounting Debts
At least ten state governments have collectively spent more than ₦13.1 billion on the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, an investigation by the Foundation for Investigative...
“I Am Human Too” — Abiola Adebayo Breaks Silence on Divorce Criticism
Nollywood actress Abiola Adebayo has addressed the criticism and mockery that followed her public disclosure of her marital separation. In a video that surfaced online...
FG Cancels Military Parade for June 12, Democracy Day
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially canceled the traditional military parade previously scheduled to commemorate Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day on Thursday,...
Uzbekistan National Team Players Rewarded with Cars for Historic 2026 World Cup Qualification
The Uzbekistan national football team has been rewarded with brand-new cars after securing their first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup. The historic feat,...
CBEX Ponzi Scheme Resurfaces, Demands $200 ‘Reactivation Fee’ from Victims to Access Funds
Weeks after vanishing with millions of naira in investors’ funds, the notorious cryptocurrency scam Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) has resurfaced online, making fresh...
“When I came after Nigerian Pastors, I lost 100% of my business…” — Daddy Freeze opens up on religious bias in Nigeria
Media personality, Daddy Freeze, has revealed how his outspoken criticism of Nigerian pastors cost him everything. In a candid conversation with real estate mogul Dr....
God Warned Me My Firstborn Would Die If I Left RCCG – Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has revealed a deeply personal divine warning; God told him his firstborn would...
IN PICTURES ( #DurbarFestival2025 ) : Durbar Festival, Ilorin
Dubar FestivalIlorin, Kwara state
Driver’s License, Number Plate Fees to Rise Nationwide from June 8
From Sunday, June 8, 2025, Nigerians will begin paying more to obtain or renew driver’s licenses and vehicle number plates, following a newly approved fee structure...
Much Ado About Arise “Hot Sear” Morning Show, By Adeola Soetan
The late Ayinla Omowura sang this : “Won ni ki o je, o ni egun ni, won ni ki o so danu, o ni eran wa ni be” meaning that “They tell you to eat it, you...
Ex-CJN, Muhammed Uwais Dies at 89
A former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mohammed Uwais, has died at the age of 88. According to Galaxy TV, the former CJN died in the early hours of Friday, as revealed by...
Babcock University Dismisses Student Over Fetish Practice, Drug Peddling, Others
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has dismissed a student, Oladipupo Siwajuola, over what it described as “gross violation of university rules,”...
USSD Transactions Will Now Be Billed From Airtime, Says NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially directed that USSD transaction charges be deducted from users’ mobile airtime rather than their bank...
Elderly Man in Viral Video Claims to Be Wizkid’s Biological Father
A video has gone viral online showing an elderly man from Benin City emotionally claiming to be the biological father of Nigerian music star Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun,...
Lagos to Reintroduce Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to reintroduce the suspended monthly environmental sanitation exercise. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water...
Gateway Games: 20 Kano Athletes Die In Road Crash
At least 20 athletes from the Kano Contingent have been confirmed dead following a horrific motor accident at Dakatsalle Bridge in the Kura Local Government Area of Kano...
Brilliance in Action: Abiola Ayokunle’s Path from Unilorin to Global Impact
In this inspiring interview with PurpleWorld, our correspondent Korede Badmus speaks with Abiola Ayokunle Joshua, also known as Vibrant, a Civil Engineering graduate...
Katsina Governor, Radda Reportedly Spends N3.08 Billion on 8 Borehole Projects
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has reportedly commissioned eight new borehole-based water supply projects valued at N3.08 billion in the Katsina Local...
Chelsea Secure Signing of Liam Delap for £30 Million
Chelsea Football Club have officially agreed a deal to sign highly-rated striker Liam Delap for a reported fee of £30 million, according to renowned transfer journalist...
LOUDY EAMZ SET TO DROP REVOLUTIONARY NEW SINGLE “ALCOHOL” ON JUNE 5TH: AN ANTHEM OF SURVIVAL, DESTINY, AND STREET-TAUGHT WISDOM
In a time when music often feels like noise, Loudy Eamz is bringing back what it means to speak truth through rhythm. His upcoming single, “Alcohol,” set to drop on...
Ogun Athletes Protest Unpaid Allowances, Disrupt National Sports Festival
Athletes representing Ogun State at the ongoing National Sports Festival have staged a protest over unpaid allowances, disrupting events and blocking access to key...
Matheus Cunha Set for Manchester United Medical After £62.5m Release Clause Triggered
Manchester United are on the verge of securing their first major signing of the summer, with Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha set to undergo a medical ahead of his move...
Two-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos, Several Feared Trapped
Residents of the Ota-Ona area in Ikorodu, Lagos State, have been thrown into panic on Monday afternoon after an unfinished two-storey building suddenly collapsed. The...
UK-Based Nigerian Researcher Launches Historic Emotional Wellness Model
Dr. Kennedy Obohwemu, a distinguished UK-based Nigerian academic, has reached a major milestone in global mental health research with the introduction of a...
Abuja Left Groups Demand Seized Emefiele Duplexes Be Converted into Housing for the Homeless
The Network of Abuja Left Groups has demanded that the recently forfeited 753 duplexes linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, be...
Saudi Arabia Reportedly Deports Sheikh Ahmad Gumi Back to Nigeria, Bars Him from 2025 Hajj
Saudi Arabia has reportedly stopped Kaduna-based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi from performing the 2025 Hajj and deported him back to Nigeria. Sheikh Gumi confirmed...
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen Withdraws Controversial Compulsory Voting Bill
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Abbas Tajudeen, says he has withdrawn the controversial Compulsory Voting Bill. In a statement by his Special Adviser on...
3 Leadership Lessons from Liverpol’s Title Triumph, By Fisayo Soyombo
By the time you’re reading this, Liverpool would have hoisted their 20th English Premier League title. I don’t remember a single football pundit who predicted this...
Nigerian Doctor Develops New Theory to Help People Understand How They Cope with Stress
Unlike traditional tools such as the Brief COPE or the Self-Compassion Scale, which take a broader approach to coping and emotional wellness, the SCCS is laser-focused...
JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Resit Results for 336,845 Candidates, 21,082 Absent
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit, conducted...
Keep Loyalty Out of Any Conversation Concerning Nigerian Politicians, By Fisayo Soyombo
The timeline has been replete with both punchy and laborious takes on Rauf Aregbesola’s disloyalty to his estranged friend and mentor Bola Tinubu. I’ve been taken...
NNPCL Shuts Down Port Harcourt Refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has said that the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) will undergo a scheduled shutdown for maintenance,...
Another Labour Party Lawmaker, Umeha, Defects To APC
The Labour Party has suffered yet another defection in the House of Representatives as Hon. Sunday Umeha, representing Ezeagu/Udi Federal Constituency of Enugu State,...
Nigerian Students Affected as Trump Administration Blocks Harvard from Enrolling Foreigners
The Trump-led U.S. administration has revoked Harvard University’s authorization to enroll international students, including Nigerians, following a directive from...
GovernMEND to Host Youth Outreach to Promote Civic Engagement in Osun State
Mr. Salman Fawaz Adewale, one of the organisers, told PurpleWorld Media that the initiative aims to teach and inspire students. It helps them understand their role in...
Zamfara Government Denies Reports of Sharia Trial for Alleged Christian Convert
The Zamfara State Government has strongly refuted reports claiming that a 22-year-old woman named Zainab Muhamadu is scheduled to appear before a Sharia court on Friday...
Ex Muslim Woman To Face Trial in Sharia Court for Converting to Christianity
Zainab Muhamadu, a 22-year-old woman from Zamfara State, is facing possible death penalty after reportedly converting from Islam to Christianity. Sources close to her...
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede Reportedly Hands Over 750-Unit Luxury Estate Seized from Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele to Housing Minister Ahmed Musa Dangiwa
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has officially handed over a 750-unit luxury housing estate to the Federal Ministry...
Court Fines VeryDarkMan N200K, Clears Way for Falana, Falz’s N1B Suit
A Lagos High Court has ordered a social media celebrity, Martins Vincent Otse, Verydarkman to pay a cost of N200,000 as the court dismissed the preliminary objections he...
WAEC Candidate Fatally Shot by Police in Alaakia, Ibadan
A tragic event occurred in Alaakia area of Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria, as a WAEC candidate was fatally shot by a police officer. The incident happened while the student...
‘Wanted Kidnapper’ Yahaya Zango Arrested in Abuja Airport While Preparing For Hajj Pilgrimage
According to the source, Zango was apprehended after he presented his passport as part of a group of Muslim pilgrims from Abuja preparing to embark on this year’s Hajj...
Atiku Reaches Out to Obi for 2027 Alliance, Offers VP Slot and One-Term Deal
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reportedly offered Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the vice-presidential slot on a joint ticket for the...
“They Cut My Friend with Cutlass” — Student Recounts Robbery at Unilorin Hostels in Tanke
Fear and concern have gripped students of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) following a recent string of robberies reported at student hostels located in the Oke-Odo...
Lagos Bans Pure Water Sachets from July 1
Items affected by the ban include plastic carrier bags (commonly known as nylon), disposable cups, straws, plastic cutlery, food wrappers, and sachet water packaging —...
Terrorists Feed Newborn Twins to Dogs in Zamfara, Fani-Kayode Condemns Atrocity
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has condemned a horrific act of violence in Zamfara State, where terrorists reportedly fed newborn twins to dogs. The shocking...
“Tenancy Agreement Fees Must Not Exceed 10% of Rent”, Lagos Govt Warns Agents
She further noted that landlords or agents who flout this law by charging more than 10% of annual rent as legal or agreement fees will be penalized, adding that...
Taiwo Awoniyi Out of Induced Coma
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is on the road to recovery after undergoing surgery to treat a serious abdominal injury. According to reports by football...
Nigerians to Pay More for Licenses, Number Plates Starting June 8
Nigerians will soon pay more for driver’s licenses and vehicle number plates following a price hike approved by the Joint Tax Board (JTB), the apex body for revenue...
JAMB Registrar Apologizes Over 2025 UTME Errors, Breaks Down in Tears
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, on Wednesday, broke into tears as he apologised for the errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation...
BREAKING: Nottingham Forest and Super Eagles Striker Taiwo Awoniyi Reportedly in Induced Coma After Emergency Surgery
Awoniyi, 26, has been a key figure for Nottingham Forest since joining the Premier League side and is widely admired for his strength, work rate, and goal-scoring...
Ogun State Television Journalist, Bukola Agbakaizu, Reportedly Slumps, Dies at 52
Details surrounding the exact cause of her death remain unclear as of the time of filing this report A seasoned female broadcast journalist with Ogun State Television...
Electoral Reforms Coming Before 2027 — INEC Boss
Speaking at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, Yakubu, the INEC Chairman has made it known that INEC has completed a comprehensive review of the 2023 general elections...
Actor Adeniyi Johnson Escapes Robbery in Lagos, Blasts Nigeria’s Inadequate Security
“Story time again!!! Lagos needs better security than those stop and search that ask ‘oga how weekend, anything for us?!!’” Johnson wrote, criticizing the...
“I’m Not Ready for Them” – Ibrahim Chatta Breaks Silence After AMVCA 2025 Snub
Ibrahim Chatta has reacted to being constantly shunned by the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). The one who owns a film village was a guest on skit maker...
APC Chairmanship Aspirant Oladokun Says APC Primary Was Rigged, Blames Tinubu for Years of Political Suppression
A chairmanship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Orile-Agege LCDA, Abimbola Tijani Oladokun, has decried what she calls a heavily manipulated and...
FULL LIST: Femi Adebayo’s Seven Doors scores big at #AMVCA11, wins best lead actor, actress
The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was a night of triumph for Nollywood as Femi Adebayo’s film Seven Doors clinched two of the most...
Mass Demolition in Lekki, Homes Worth Billions Razed
Hundreds of houses reportedly worth billions of naira were demolished yesterday in parts of Lekki, including Megamound Estate, Oral Estate, and Lekki County, leaving...
Hon. Lekan Badmus Engages The Reformers in Diaspora During London Visit
Honourable Lekan Badmus, Executive Director of Marine and Operations at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), met with members of The Reformers in Diaspora in London on...
Nigerian Government Ends Foreign Scholarship Programme
The Federal Government has announced the termination of its long-standing Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme, which has sponsored Nigerian...
VDM Snubbed Multiple Invitations Before Arrest – EFCC
In an official statement released by the Commission, the EFCC has disclosed that Otse had repeatedly ignored invitations to respond to the grave allegations brought...
Deji Adeyanju Gives Update on VDM’s Detention at EFCC Custody
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has provided an update on the continued detention of social media personality, VeryDarkMan (VDM), by the Economic and Financial Crimes...
Over 1.5 Million Candidates Score Below 200 in 2025 UTME, JAMB Reports
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination...
Prepare for Higher Electricity Bills, Minister Warns Nigerians
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has called on Nigerians to accept cost-reflective electricity tariffs, stating that the economy can no longer sustain blanket...
Driver Killed, Passengers Kidnapped in Benue Ambush
Suspected herdsmen ambushed a commercial vehicle along the Otukpo-Adoka road in Benue State on Sunday night, killing the driver and abducting all passengers According to...
“Nigerians Now Poorer, Worse Off Economically Than in 1960”, AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina Says
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has stated that Nigeria’s GDP per capita has dropped to $824 — far below the $1,847...
THINGS YOU SHOULD FOCUS ON WHEN RAISING A BOY
Whether you believe it not, male misogynistic behavior is so deep-rooted in our society that raising boys how they really should be has become very difficult. There is a...
“Peter Obi Is So Incoherent” – Journalist Blasts Labour Party Leader
Human rights activist and journalist, Abiodun Sanusi, has sparked a scathing critique of former presidential candidate and Labour Party figurehead, Peter Obi. In a...
Segun O’Law Named Lagos Ministry of Transport Ambassador for Road Use Advocacy
The Lagos State Ministry of Transport has officially named Mr. Segun Olawoye, popularly known as Segun O’Law, as an Ambassador for Ease of Road Use. Segun O’Law, a...
Sowore Reacts to Exclusion from Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Observer List, Labels Trial a “Futile Exercise”
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has reacted to his exclusion from the list of approved...
OOU Final Year Student Suspended for Two Semesters Over Clash with SUG President
A final-year student of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, has been suspended for two semesters following a public altercation involving the Students’...
Family Fear as King Sunny Ade Reportedly Goes Missing
Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye, daughter of legendary Nigerian juju musician King Sunny Ade, has raised alarm over her father’s whereabouts, claiming he has been...
Lagosians Protest Soaring Rent, Slam Real Estate Agents
Frustrated by skyrocketing housing costs and steep agent fees, a group of Lagos residents took to the streets on Sunday to demand urgent reforms. Videos circulating on X...
Bank Employee Busted for Secretly Filming Colleagues in Restrooms; 400+ Videos Found
Stephen Ifeanyichukwu Ejezie, who is reportedly a former quality assurance specialist at Access Bank’s contact centre in Oniru, Lagos, was caught secretly recording...
Apetu of Ipetumodu, Nigerian Cleric Reportedly Convicted in $4.2M COVID Relief Scam
Oba Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, and a Nigerian pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi, have reportedly pleaded guilty to charges of COVID-19 relief fraud...
Truck Falls Off Bridge, Crashes Into Crowd at Lagos Bus Stop
On Saturday at Agege, Lagos State, a truck lost control at a sharp bend and plunged off the Agege Bridge, crashing into a crowd gathered under the bridge. The heavy...
Elegant Nurses Forum Condemns Ekiti State Government Over Student Repression
The Elegant Nurses Forum has issued a strong condemnation of the Ekiti State government, citing what it describes as a blatant disregard for human rights and due process...
UNIOSUN 200-Level Students Deliver Powerful Performance of The Gods Are Not to Blame
On the 27th of February, 2025, the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education (English Education), Osun State University, Ipetu Ijesha campus, hosted a captivating...
Nigeria on the Brink: Terrorism and the Triggered Looming Revolution
The recent surge in terrorism across Nigeria has left citizens feeling helpless and frustrated. The government’s inability to provide security has led to a sense...
Power for the Powerful: FG Approves N10bn for Installation of Solar Project Lights at Presidential Villa
The Federal Government has approved a N10bn allocation in the 2025 budget for the installation of a solar mini-grid at the Presidential Villa. According to Instablog,...
