30 Travellers Reportedly Kidnapped in Abuja-Nasarawa Ambush

In a shocking incident that has left families and officials scrambling for answers, an estimated 30 travellers were abducted on Friday along the Abuja-Nasarawa Highway....

DID HOLLYWOOD JUST THREATEN ‘CIVIL WAR’ AGAINST A TRUMP PRESIDENCY?

I recently had the opportunity to watch the 2024 Hollywood dystopian thriller “Civil War” and my reaction was laughter and disgust. This social science fiction from...

Peter Obi Is Not Better than Buhari, He’s A Packaged Fraud – Sowore

Omoyele Sowore, the founder of the #RevolutionNow movement, has branded Peter Obi, the ex-Labour Party presidential candidate, a ‘packaged fraud’. Sowore made this...

Marry as Many Times as You Like Until It’s Right, Actor Yul Edochie Advises

Yul Edochie has ignited a fiery debate with his unconventional take on marriage, stating that one can marry up to 50 times in the quest to find their perfect life...

Peter Obi’s Former Campaign Chief, Doyin Okupe Says Tinubu Is the ‘Best’ Presidential Candidate of 2023

Doyin Okupe, the former Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Group, has now praised Bola Tinubu as the most capable candidate among the contenders...

Synagogue Church Remembers Prophet TB Joshua, Marks Third Year Anniversary

The founder of the Synagogue Church of Nations (SCOAN), the late Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua has been described as a man who touched the lives of millions and who...

Autopsy Reveals Possible Cause of Mohbad’s Death

Recent reports from The Cable indicate that the autopsy conducted on late singer Mohbad’s body has shed light on the potential cause of his death. In a report...

Federal Government Offers N62,000 As New Minimum Wage

Organized labor and the Federal Government of Nigeria have made steps towards a compromise, with the government proposing a new national minimum wage of N62,000 while...

Osun State Governor, Adeleke Calls on PDP to Launch ‘March to 2026’, Seeks Reelection Campaign

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has kicked off his reelection campaign efforts, calling on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) members to rally behind him in his...

Saudi Arabia Declares June 16 As Sallah Day

The authorities of Saudi Arabia have announced 16th of June, 2024 as the day for the celebration of this year Eid al-Adha (Sallah).  This announcement was given on...

Tinubu Presented with New Minimum Wage Proposal of N105,000

The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has officially submitted an updated proposal to President Bola Tinubu According to reports, the Minister submitted a proposal to...

Photonews: Ask your lover what he/she thinks about the NLC & TUC strike in Nigeria & their thoughts on the demand for a new minimum wage and then listen to what you are dating- actor Alex Ekubbo tells unmarried couples

Respect for Religion Requested: MURIC Urges Organized Labour to Consider Sallah Celebrations and Avoid Creating Hardships for Muslims

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has issued a scathing criticism of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), accusing them of plotting to sabotage the upcoming Salah...

Nationwide Strikes Commences Across Health, Aviation, Schools, Banks, Critical Sectors

A crippling blow has been dealt to essential services across Nigeria, as the NLC and TUC embark on an indefinite strike, commencing today. The Federal Government’s...

Persistence Pays Off: Hephzibah Akinwale, Author of “Chronicles of the Time Keepers Whisked Away,” Shares Her Journey to Success with PurpleWorld

 Hephzibah Akinwale, a talented 11-year-old champ who recently set the world record for the longest book fiction for children with a word count of 58,000, speaks...

Sowore Blasts MFM Founder Olukoya, Compares Him to Convicted Killer Reverend King for Alleged Abuse of Church Members

Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, has compared the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry, Daniel Olukoya, to the...

Sowore Blasts MFM Founder Olukoya, Compares Him to Convicted Killer Reverend King for Alleged Abuse of Church Members

Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, has compared the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry, Daniel Olukoya, to the...

Sowore Blasts MFM Founder Olukoya, Compares Him to Convicted Killer Reverend King for Alleged Abuse of Church Members

Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, has compared the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry, Daniel Olukoya, to the...

First Bank Employee Allegedly Embezzles ₦40 Billion, Vanishes Without a Trace

First Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions with a market capitalization of ₦829 billion, has been shaken to its core by a case of alleged...

Abba Kyari Returns Home, Family and Friends Extend Warm Welcome as Suspended DCP is Released After 27 Months in Detention

After spending 27 months in detention at the Kuje Custodial Centre, Abba Kyari, the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, received a joyous homecoming from his family...

Abba Kyari Returns Home, Family and Friends Extend Warm Welcome as Suspended DCP is Released After 27 Months in Detention

After spending 27 months in detention at the Kuje Custodial Centre, Abba Kyari, the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, received a joyous homecoming from his family...

Abba Kyari Returns Home, Family and Friends Extend Warm Welcome as Suspended DCP is Released After 27 Months in Detention

After spending 27 months in detention at the Kuje Custodial Centre, Abba Kyari, the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, received a joyous homecoming from his family...

Nollywood’s Wale Ojo Mourns Loss of Mother

British Nigerian actor and Nollywood star Wale Ojo, whose acclaimed role in “Breath of Life” brought him an award, has lost his beloved mother. Taking to Instagram...

Tragedy Strikes Abia State as Two Soldiers Perish in Gunfire by Unknown Assailants During Sit-At-Home Enforcement

Two soldiers were reported to have been killed by unidentified gunmen enforcing the controversial “Sit-At-Home” order in Abia State. According to Sahara...

ON THE DISTRESSING YEARS OF OCEAN SURGE AT AYETORO, OUR LEGENDARY ILAJE LONDON; TIME TO RESCUE A NATIONAL MONUMENT!

(Press statement of the Kunle Ajayi, African Action Congress (AAC) Gubernatorial Candidate in Ondo2024) Just about two days after I tweeted on X about the issues of...

U.S. Laboratory Refutes Claims of Conducting MohBad’s Toxicology Test, Disputing Lagos Government’s Statement

Following the mysterious death of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad), the circumstances surrounding his passing have become even more uncertain as the National...

Actor Sola Gaji’s Bold Claim: “My Wife Can Cheat, But She Mustn’t Leave My House”

Actor Sola Olaibi Gaji has said that he expects his wife to remain in his home as his spouse, even if she cheats. He made this revelation in an interview with his...

AFRICA AND THE CONTROVERSY ABOUT DEPOPULATION

He was very explicit about his reasons when he said, “Demographics is important…My advice to all government leaders and people is: make sure you have children to...

Ronaldo Sets Saudi League Ablaze, Shatters Goal Scoring Record with 35-Goal in Sensational Debut Season

In a blistering debut season in the Saudi League, Cristiano Ronaldo has written his name into the record books, scoring an astounding 35 goals to shatter the previous...

Islam and the Washing Machine: Social Critic, Oluwaseyifunmi Oyetunbi, Lambasts Imam’s Misguided Interpretation of Quran

Social critic Oluwaseyifunmi Oyetunbi has strongly condemned an Imam’s interpretation of the Quran that reportedly forbade women from using washing machines to...

Violent Attack Leaves Scores Injured As Hoodlums Attack Lagos Police Station

Over 100 armed thugs descended on the Ipaja Police Station in Lagos, Nigeria, engaging in a fierce gun battle with officers on Monday, Saharareporters revealed. While...

Peter Obi Compromises,  Goes Across Aisle in Ambitious Push for PDP, Others Merger

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has expressed his willingness to accept a merger with other parties if it will lead to...

My Wife Was Pregnant For Another Man Inside Marriage – Singer, Harrysong Reveals

In a shocking revelation, Nigerian singer, Harrysong, has disclosed that his wife was pregnant with another man’s child while they were still married. This...

Terrorists Ambush Bus, Abduct Passengers on Irun, Ondo Road

Commuters aboard an 18-passenger commercial bus in Ondo State have been confronted by heavily armed terrorists, who abducted several passengers and fled the scene. The...

Tragedy Strikes, Many Feared Dead as Lagos Mosque Collapses

A tragic incident unfolded in Lagos as a mosque collapsed, trapping many worshippers beneath the rubble and leaving several feared dead. As the harrowing details...

Ajayi Crowther University Expels Students Involved in Fatal Fight

Ajayi Crowther University has taken a decisive stand against violence by expelling several students who participated in a deadly altercation that left one of their peers...

Kogi University Horror: Two Students Reportedly Killed by Kidnappers After Ransom Failure

The chilling aftermath of a terrorist invasion at Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State has been uncovered, as two of the abducted students...

Minimizing the Influence of Money in Nigerian Politics: A Proposal for a Minimum Wage Legislature, Written by Sulaimon Popoola

For decades, Nigeria’s political landscape has been plagued by systemic problems of corruption, volatility, and a lack of transparency. One of the most insidious...

Drug Bust Allegation: Nicki Minaj Detained in Amsterdam

Female Rapper, Nicki Minaj has found herself at the center of a drug bust drama during an Instagram Live session. While interacting with her fans on the social media...

My First Year ‘Challenging, Fulfilling’ – President Tinubu

The past year has been marked by a tumultuous and complex landscape for President Bola Tinubu. Amidst persistent incidents of violence and economic instability, the...

Otedola Celebrates DJ Cuppy: Nigerian Billionaire’s Proud Dad Moment with King Charles III

Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola has taken to social media to express his immense pride in his daughter, DJ Cuppy, who has reportedly been appointed to a new role...

Xavi Sacked! Barcelona Axes Coach in Shock Move

In a bombshell revelation, Fabrizio Romano, the well-known Italian transfer expert, has confirmed the sacking of Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández. Hernández’s...

Government Reroutes Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road After Causing Irreparable Damage to Landmark Beach and Other Facilities

In response to the demolition of parts of Landmark Beach and other facilities, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced its decision to abandon the planned...

Ebonyi State University Mourns Final-Year Student, Favour Ugwuka, Who Committed Suicide

Favour Ugwuka, a final-year student studying English at Ebonyi State University in Abakaliki, has taken her own life. It has been reported that prior to her death,...

Mohbad’s Mother Petitions Police over Threats from Ex-Husband, Joseph Aloba

According to reports, Abosede Olumiyi, the mother of the late Afrobeats star, Mohbad, has filed a petition with the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2, and...

Journalist Sanusi Condemns Onuorah’s Arrest, Challenges Tinubu to Defend Press Freedom

In the wake of Editor Madu Onuorah’s arrest, fellow Journalist Abiodun Sanusi has condemned the incident, criticizing what he sees as a deteriorating state of press...

Nigerian Senate Convenes to Consider Changing National Anthem

The Nigerian Senate held an executive session on Thursday to debate the potential restoration of the country’s former national anthem. The bill proposing to change...

Rivers APC Rallies One Million Supporters in Solidarity with President Tinubu

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held an impressive one-million-man march on Thursday, demonstrating their unwavering support for...

Nigerian Police Officer Endangers Lives by Wrestling Steering Wheel from Moving Car

An alarming incident involving a police officer and a cab driver has sparked outrage after a video surfaced showing the officer engaged in a dangerous struggle for...

Nigerian Students Forced to Leave UK University and Country Over Unpaid Tuition Fees

A group of Nigerian students at Teesside University in the United Kingdom has been ordered to leave the country after struggling to pay their tuition fees on time. The...

Oritsefemi’s Ex-Wife Nabila Fash Threatens Legal Action Over ‘Defamatory’ Miscarriage Allegations

Nabila Fash, the former wife of Nigerian singer Oritsefemi, plans to sue him for defamation after he claimed that she had 21 miscarriages and threatened his life. Nabila...

Controversial Social Media Critic VeryDarkMan Remanded in Police Custody on Cyberbullying Charges

Nigerian social media critic and activist, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has been remanded in police custody following his arraignment in an Abuja court...

Talented Nigerian Artist Olaolu Akeredolu-Ale Designs 2024 FA Cup Trophy

A 23-year-old Nigerian artist Olaolu Akeredolu-Ale, also known as Olaolu Slawn, has designed the trophy for the 2024 Emirates FA Cup final. Slawn’s collaboration...

Nnamdi Kanu Says Terrorism Prohibition Act Forbids His Trial in Nigerian Courts

In a recent interview, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has stated his belief that no Nigerian court has the legal authority...

Police Begins 24-Hour Motorbike Patrol on Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge

The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command has introduced a 24-hour motorbike patrol on the Third Mainland Bridge. According to reports, the...

How Tall is Jann Mardenborough? | All You Need to Know

Ever found yourself wondering, “Just how tall is Jann Mardenborough?” You’re not alone! This British racing driver, known for his impressive career and...

Pochettino Out: Chelsea Confirms Manager’s Departure After One Season

In a significant development, Chelsea Football Club has announced that Mauricio Pochettino has left his role as manager by mutual consent. The decision comes after just...

Social Critic Oluwaseyi Oyetunbi Slams Oyo Governor for Sending Daughter to Yale Instead of Top-Ranked University of Ibadan

As Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde celebrates his daughter’s graduation from Yale University in the United States, social critic Oluwaseyi Oyetunbi has raised...

Minimum Wage Negotiations Resume Amidst Discord: Government Proposes N54,000, Labour Insists on N615,000

The organized labour unions in Nigeria have collectively rejected the federal government’s proposed minimum wage of N54,000, according to a highly reliable source...

Governor Makinde Proudly Celebrates Daughter’s Academic Milestone As She Graduates from Yale University

In a heartwarming display of pride and joy, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde congratulated his daughter, Tobi Makinde, on her recent graduation from the esteemed Yale...

Two LASU Students Wounded by Stray Bullets Near Campus

Tragedy struck late Monday as two Lagos State University (LASU) students fell victim to stray bullets in an attack outside the campus. The incident occurred at PPL, a...

Everything You Should Know About Intermittent Fasting

If you’re hoping to lose weight, intermittent fasting might be one of the methods you’re considering. It is, after all, one of the most popular diet trends,...

It’s Too Risky To Be Full Housewife – BBnaija Star Doyin David

Doyinsola Anuoluwapo David, popularly known as Doyin from the Big Brother Naija reality show, has shared her perspective on the importance of financial independence for...

Only Applicants From Federal Institutions Can Access Student Loan For Now – FG

President Bola Tinubu’s administration has introduced a pioneering student loan program designed exclusively for students attending public universities and...

UK Home Office Threatens to Deport Disabled Nigerian Man After 38 Years, Losing Contact with African Family

The United Kingdom’s Home Office has threatened to deport Anthony Olubunmi George, a 61-year-old disabled Nigerian man, despite having lived in the UK for 38...

Portable’s Former Manager, Stelliza, Passes Away

The music industry is in mourning following the untimely death of Oluwatosin Adeseyan, better known by her professional moniker Stelliza. A former manager to the...

Living Faith Founder’s Son, Isaac Oyedepo, Reveals Struggle with Pornography Addiction

Isaac Oyedepo, the son of prominent Nigerian clergyman and founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has opened up about his personal struggle with...

Unidentified Man Dies While Watching Match at Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway Bar

A middle-aged man has tragically lost his life while enjoying a football match at a local bar situated along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. PurpleWorld learned that the...

Irate Youths Set Two Students Ablaze in Retaliatory Attack Following Fatal Accident

A tumultuous scene unfolded in Odeomu, Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State, when enraged youths set fire to a vehicle involved in a tragic accident that claimed...

Abuja’s Banex Market Erupts in Chaos as Soldiers and Traders Clash Over Phone Dispute

A viral video shared on social media platform X on Saturday showcased a chaotic scene at Banex, an electronics and telecommunications market in Abuja, where a large...

Tragic Accident Reportedly Claims 7 Lives at Imo State University Junction

A horrific accident has occurred on Saturday night at the ever-busy Imo State University (IMSU) junction in Owerri, Nigeria, leaving seven people dead and several others...

N45,000 Minimum Wage Unrealistic, N100,000 Crucial for Nigerian Workers’ Survival – Shehu Sani

Ex-Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has called into question the feasibility of the Federal Government’s proposed N45,000 minimum wage, asserting that Nigerian...

Chelsea Sensation Cole Palmer Wins Premier League Young Player of the Season Award

In a remarkable debut season for Chelsea, 22-year-old Cole Palmer has been named the Premier League Young Player of the Season for 2023/24. With 22 goals and 10 assists...

Manchester City’s Phil Foden Named Premier League Player of the Season 2023/24

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has been crowned the Premier League Player of the Season for 2023/24. The 23-year-old English star has had an outstanding season,...

FAAN Launches e-Tags for Access to Nigeria’s 24 Federal Airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has initiated the sale of e-tags, granting entry into the 24 federal airports across the nation. This was made known in...

15 Confirmed Dead in Kano Mosque Arson Attack, Police Confirm

The Kano State Police Command has officially confirmed the deaths of 15 individuals following the tragic mosque arson attack in Gadan village, Gezawa Local Government...

How Long Does a Cold Last and When Will You Start to Feel Better?

Can’t Shake That Nasty Cold? From a sore throat to a stuffy nose and a headache, a lingering cold can make you feel miserable. If your symptoms just won’t...

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Best Laptop Insurance for Students: Protect Your Device Today

In today’s digital age, laptops are indispensable tools for students. From taking notes in class to completing assignments and conducting research, a laptop is a...

14 Medical Reasons Why You Might Be Tired All The Time

Constantly exhausted? Look out for these telltale signs that something serious is amiss. Dog-tired all the time and don’t know what to do about it? If you find...

President Tinubu Hosts Senegal’s Young President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, at Presidential Villa

President Bola Tinubu warmly received Senegal’s youthful President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday. While the specific...

Ogun State Government Launches Demolition Drive to Clear Public Spaces and Bridges of Shanties and Temporary Structures

The Ogun State Government has initiated a demolition drive on Thursday. The operation targeted shanties and other temporary buildings that had been erected beneath...

Lagos State Government Threatens Sanctions Against Teachers Conducting Paid Extra Lessons After School Hours

The Lagos State Government has announced its intention to crack down on teachers and schools that continue to exploit the extra hour after official closing time for paid...

Cause of Mohbad’s Death Remains Undetermined, Pathologist Reveals

The pathologist responsible for the forensic examination of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as MohBad, has disclosed that the cause of...

Nigerian Singer Peter Okoye Undergoes Hair Transplant Procedure in Turkey to Combat Baldness

Popular Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, also known as Mr. P, has shared the process of his hair transplant procedure in Istanbul, Turkey. The artist took to his Instagram...

Six OAU Students Reportedly Injured as Iconic Amphitheater Roof Collapses During Class

At least six students from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State were reportedly rushed to the hospital after the roof of the iconic Amphitheater...

House of Representatives To Probe Soaring Commodity Prices Amid Concerns Over Inflation

The House of Representatives has instructed its Committee on Commerce to investigate the continuous increase in commodity prices across the country. This follows the...

Nigerian Singer Portable Released on Bail After Arrest for N14m Luxury Car Debt

Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been released on bail after spending a night in police custody. The musician was arrested by the Nigeria Police on...

Nigerian Organised Labour Walks Out of Minimum Wage Negotiations Over Government’s ‘Ridiculous’ N48,000 Offer

Tensions between the Nigerian government and organized labor unions have reached a boiling point, as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC)...

Tinubu Government Announces Collection of Tolls from All Nigerians At Airport Gates

President Bola Tinubu’s administration has announced a significant change in policy for federal airports across Nigeria. Effective immediately, all users of...

UK Court Sentences Nigerian Husband to Life Imprisonment for Murdering Wife Over Suspected Infidelity

A United Kingdom court has sentenced Abodunde David Olubunmi, a Nigerian national, to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his wife. Olubunmi used their...

ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike Amidst Government Inaction

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened a nationwide strike in protest against the Nigerian government’s failure to address crucial issues....

Popular Nigerian Singer Portable Reportedly Arrested Over Mercedes Benz G-Wagon Debt

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command over an alleged debt related to his purchase of a Mercedes...

Baby Milestones: from Birth to 18 Months

From smiles to first steps, what developmental baby milestones to expect over the first 18 months. As a new parent, you’re probably aching for your little one to start...

6 Daily Habits to Boost Your Mood Instantly

If you’re struggling with your mental health, you’re not alone. One in ten people experience mental health problems each year. And worries about things like money...

Dangote Cement Workers Abducted in Edo State, Dozens Taken, Several Injured in Gunmen Ambush

On Monday, an unspecified number of workers from Dangote Cement were reportedly kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be bandits in an ambush that left several other...

12 Ways to Stop Workplace Anxiety from Sabotaging Your Career

According to research, anxiety and depression are amongst the top 4 most common reasons for absence from work, contributing to approximately 17.6 million days’ sick...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Touch Down in Lagos

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have touched down in Lagos, Nigeria, marking the final leg of their three-day visit to Nigeria. The...

AMVCA 2024: “Breath of Life” Takes Center Stage, Wins Big with Best Overall Movie Award

“Breath of Life,” a captivating Nigerian drama, stole the show at the 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) by clinching the highly-coveted...

EFCC Cracks Down on Dollar Transactions: Embassies Ordered to Charge in Naira

In a recent development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to prohibit embassies from conducting...

Expert Advice on Buying a Used Car in 2024

Purchasing a used car can be a wise choice if you’re looking for a dependable car at a lower cost. But to make sure you’re investing wisely, you need to do a...