Oyo State Government Drops Charges Against Ooni’s Ex-Wife, Agidigbo FM Boss, and School Principal in Ibadan Stampede Case that Claimed Lives of 35 Children
The Oyo State Government has officially withdrawn the criminal charges against Naomi Silekunola (ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife), Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat (Agidigbo FM owner),...
CIG Motors Reportedly Takes Over LagRide from Lagos Govt, Sets ₦150,000 Fixed Salary for Drivers, Cancels Drive-to-Own Scheme
CIG Motors, the Chinese automaker behind GAC vehicles in Nigeria, has assumed full operational control of LagRide, the Lagos State-backed ride-hailing platform,...
Kidnappers have set up camps in Lagos, Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo and Ogun state – Afenifere youth leader recounts ordeal in kidnappers’ den
The recently released Afenifere National Youth President, Eniola Ojajuni, has revealed that kidnappers have set up at least 55 camps across the South-West, strategically...
Osun Unfortunate with Adeleke’s Leadership, Ex-Speaker Owoeye Says
Former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, has criticized the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, stating that the state is...
Trump Administration Reportedly Eyes Sweeping Travel Ban on 43 Countries in Continued Immigration Crackdown
The Donald Trump administration is reportedly weighing a broad travel ban, potentially targeting citizens of 43 countries, according to sources and an internal...
Nigeria’s Class Delusion, by Gimba Kakanda
The degree of classism one witnesses in Nigeria is paradoxical for a country where social mobility is so fluid. You can count on the fingers of your hands the number of...
2027 Transfer Window: Ex-PDP Governorship Candidate Jandor Meets Tinubu
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State during the 2023 general election, Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as...
2027 Transfer Window: Peter Obi is now the face of opposition politics in Nigeria and I’m ready to work with him – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, who also serves as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, has stated his willingness to work alongside...
How Grok on X is Exposing Peter Obi’s Lies and Corruption, By Comrade Ufezime Nelson Ubi
In today’s digital age, politicians can no longer hide behind media-controlled narratives and empty rhetoric. With artificial intelligence revolutionizing information...
BREAKING: Major Dr. Hamza Al-Mustapha Reportedly Joins SDP
Major Dr. Hamza Al-Mustapha, a former Chief Security Officer to General Sani Abacha, has joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP). This was made known by a report from...
Lagos LAWMA Sweepers Protest N30,000 Salary, Say They Buy Brooms with Their Money
Workers under the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) have raised concerns over their poor working conditions, citing meager salaries, lack of health benefits, and...
Peter Obi Will Join The APC – Presidency
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has claimed that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, will...
Customer Abducts Online Vendor During Delivery in Lagos, Police Nab Suspects
Lagos Police have arrested suspects involved in the abduction of an online vendor during a product delivery, following a swift response to the incident. The abduction...
Tinubu Has Better Chances of Winning Re-election Than He Had When He First Contested, by Oluwaseyi Oyetunbi
No politician I know of in Nigeria today plays politics like Tinubu does. Without rigging, in a free and fair election, Tinubu might struggle but he would still emerge...
IJOBA LANDE: Social Media Influencers and Micro-celebrities and the Promotion of Absurdity, Mediocrity and Nudity – Wale Oni
The rise of social media influencers and micro-celebrities has reshaped the cultural landscape, often rewarding spectacle over substance. Scholars such as Crystal Abidin...
Rethinking History: The Myth of Mungo Park and the Discovery of River Niger, By Comrade Ufezime Nelson Ubi
History is meant to enlighten, educate, and preserve the truth of past events. However, when history is manipulated or misrepresented, it becomes a tool of...
PurpleWorld Exclusive: An Unforgettable Conversation with FUOYE’s Triumphant Scholar, Samuel Sodunke
In an exclusive interview with PurpleWorld correspondent Sarah Adeyemo, recent Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) graduate Samuel Sodunke shares his remarkable journey...
Women as Accomplices, Written by Adeola Soetan
Ask 100 women how they got “disvirgined”, you will be shocked that over 80% were sexually harrased to get disflowered. It’s a secret most women keep...
Newly Employed Accountant, Aderibigbe Eniola Samson, Accused of Theft and Absconding with Company Property
A recent hire at a local company, Aderibigbe Eniola Samson, has been accused of stealing a laptop, money, and cutting off communication with his employer. According to...
Closing Down Education: Knowledge Industry For Religion Industry is BAD, by Adeola Soetan
I was in secondary school when I lost my mum. My family refused to tell me in the hostel until I finished my exam 7 days after her death and burial. That’s the...
Family Planning’s Dark Side: Prevention Turns to Pain, By Omowunmi Ewatee
Nowadays, sexually active women have been advised to adopt family planning to prevent unwanted pregnancies. This recommendation is particularly relevant given...
Why Omoyele Sowore Will Bring Back Fuel Subsidy the Right Way, Written by Ufezime Nelson Ubi
Nigeria’s fuel crisis is not just about high prices; it is a reflection of deep-rooted corruption, inefficiency, and policies designed to benefit the elite while...
Nigerian Man Faces 96 Years in US Prison for Allegedly Defrauding Pandemic Aid Programs
Oluwanishola Oyedyipo Jinadu, a 25-year-old Nigerian man who overstayed his B1/B2 nonimmigrant visa in the United States, has been charged with defrauding federal...
IBB Book Launch: Nigeria, Tribe and Ethnicity Is Never A Problem, Written by Obi Nna
THIS IS NOT A TRIBAL POST… I am yet to recover from the trauma of IBB’s book launch, I don’t know how long it will take me. I used to boast of how issues...
The Vagina Hole Is For Pee, Written by Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri
It’s time for the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to rethink and revamp its role in a morally retrogressing society like ours. During the elections, NBC...
Ramadan 2025: Nigeria to Begin Fasting on March 1, Announces Sultan of Sokoto
His Eminence Alhaji Dr. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and Leader of Muslims in Nigeria, has...
UK Prime Minister Publicly Scorns Badenoch in Parliament, Says She’s Desperately Searching for Relevance
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly derided Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, by accusing her of engaging in a “desperate search for...
Honourable Lekan Badmus Meets with The Reformers in Diaspora to Discuss Impactful Initiatives
On February 25, 2025, members of The Reformers in Diaspora gathered in London for a meeting with their group patron and Executive Director of Marine and Operations at...
16-Year-Old Boy Reportedly Kills Grandmother, Steals 4 Million Naira and Gold Jewelry
Residents of Pako Police Station, Amukoko Roundabout in Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State are mourning the loss of a beloved businesswoman and...
Veteran Nigerian Rapper Ruggedman Opens Up About His Decision to Remain Unmarried and Childless
Veteran Nigerian rapper Ruggedman, whose real name is Michael Stephens, has opened up about his personal life and the reason behind his decision not to have children. He...
Naira Marley, Sam Larry, and Primeboy Cleared of Involvement in Mohbad’s Tragic Death
A Magistrate Court in Lagos’ Yaba district has exonerated singer Naira Marley, music promoter Sam Larry, Primeboy, and Opere Babatunde, the former manager of the...
Man Allegedly Beats Girlfriend to Death in Ijegun, Lagos; Police Take Suspect into Custody
A 23-year-old man has been arrested by the Lagos State Police for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death in the Ijegun area of the state. The incident occurred in the...
Yomi Fabiyi Announces Feb 27th for Public Protest, Says Those Who K!lled Mohbad Are Roaming Free
Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi has called for a nationwide protest on February 27th, demanding justice for the late singer Mohbad, who passed away under mysterious...
Ikipalin: The Dani Tribe’s Painful Tradition of Mourning
Tradition is the heart of a people’s way of life. In the Baliem Valley of Papua, Indonesia, the Dani tribe exists. The Dani people are popularly known for their...
Another Building Collapse Rocks Lagos
In the early hours of the morning, a structurally compromised building at 1 Olanipekun Street, located near Jimoh Balogun Street in the Ikosi-Ketu area of Lagos, has...
Osun State Govt Responds to AGF Fagbemi’s Controversial Attempt to Interfere with Local Government Elections
The Osun State Government has found itself in a heated standoff with the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, who...
The Unseen Burden: Why Parents Must Stop Relying Solely on Teachers, Written by Ogundipe Daniel
Teachers are often expected to be miracle workers, imparting knowledge, discipline, and values to their students. However, this expectation is unrealistic and unfair....
The Case of The Young Alapata (Butcher) of Ilorin: Stop Denying, Stop Keeping Quiet When Your Faith Members Commit Crime, Written by Adeola Soetan
When someone attends mosque to worship & recites the Quran, pulls his tasbeeh everywhere he goes,. He never fails attending Jumat where you fellowship together, he...
“I’m a Mad Man Undergoing Treatment at Ogun Psychiatric Hospital”, Portable Says
Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has made a shocking statement, claiming he is undergoing treatment for mental health issues at the Federal Neuropsychiatric...
Portable Needs This Arrest to Keep Himself Safe, Written by Oluwaseyifunmi Oyetunbi
I like when I see people with near zero chance to greatness defy all odds to sit on the table of kings. A rejected stone can be a cornerstone but how often do you think...
A Missing Oba? – Written by Adeola Soetan
“Oba Ku San Ju Oba Nun Lo” (A dead king is better than a missing king) Oba of Ipetumodu, Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede’s whereabout is unknown. According to...
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...
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....
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...
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