“We were used and abandoned”, Lalude slams MC Oluomo over Tinubu campaign promise
Veteran Yoruba actor Fatai Adekunle Adetayo, popularly known as Lalude, has accused Musiliu Akinsanya, better known as MC Oluomo, of […]
LASU students dazzle at “Ojude LASU” celebration
Students of Lagos State University (LASU) turned heads and lit up social media with their stunning displays of culture and
Pastor Adeboye Launches National Prayer for Economic Recovery
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), will lead a nationwide prayer initiative seeking
How Bauchi’s top Judge turned state land into private family estate, split among her four children
Human rights activist and investigative journalist, Omoyele Sowore, has made a revelation against the Chief Judge of Bauchi State, Justice
Nigerian Billionaire Aminu Dantata passes away at 94
Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, one of Nigeria’s most prominent businessmen and philanthropists, has died at the age of 94. His
Lagos state government denies involvement in demolition of Peter Obi’s brother’s property
The Lagos State Government has officially denied any involvement in the reported demolition of a property allegedly owned by the
Court sentences Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for killing Salome Adaidu
The High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, the suspected killer of a National Youth Service Corps
Federal Government Postpones Paramilitary Recruitment to July 14, Warns Against Payment
The Federal Government has rescheduled the recruitment exercise for paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior from June 26 to
#RutoMustGo: Kenyans march in massive protest on anniversary of deadly crackdown
Thousands of Kenyans flooded the streets of Nairobi and other major cities on Wednesday, June 25, demanding the resignation of
Nigerian army confirms death of 17 soldiers in Niger state terrorist attack
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of 17 soldiers following a brutal terrorist attack on a military base near
EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Prosecutor dismissed, judge returns, but justice still delayed – Lenin gives update on treason trial of 11 protesters
Adaramoye Micheal Lenin, one of the eleven #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters arraigned in court today, 25th of June 2025, has given a
Former Kwara Governor Cornelius Adebayo Passes Away at 84
Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, a former governor of Kwara State, has died at the age of 84. A close family associate
“We will mobilize to NYSC parade if Rita Raye isn’t allowed to complete” – Sowore Warns NYSC, Tinubu Govt
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has strongly condemned the decision
NYSC Extends Service Year of Corps Member Raye Who Criticized Tinubu’s Economic Policies
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has extended the service year of Ms. Rita Ushie, a youth corps member popularly
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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),
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
“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
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;
Culture
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sports
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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 Homeland
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
‘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