Ex-Bauchi deputy governor dies at 69
Former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Arc. Audu Sule Katagum, the Wazirin Katagum, is dead. He was 69.His death was announced on Saturday by Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar, who served as his digital and creative media aide. In a statement, Lukman…
Police detain popular Kano Tiktoker over boyfriend’s mysterious death
The Kano State Police Command has detained a popular TikToker, Fati Cele, following the death of her boyfriend, Isma’il Makaye, under circumstances that are currently under investigation. Fati Cele, originally from Borno State and residing in a rented apartment in…
Iranian star Parastoo Ahmadi reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab
The Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members of a production team, including musicians, have been reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for performing in a concert livestreamed on Ahmadi’s YouTube channel in 2024. According to court documents, the criminal court…
Wife of Spanish PM forbidden to leave country as corruption probes pile up
“Mr. Money is a powerful gentleman,” said the 17th century Spanish poet Francisco de Quevedo. Spain is certainly no stranger to corruption, which has claimed plenty of political careers in recent decades. The latest in deepening jeopardy is current Prime…
Tables turn on South African households
Tables turn on South African households South African households are set to experience some financial pain in the coming months as the Reserve Bank fights to get inflation back to its 3% target. This marks a stark difference from the…
Chimamanda Adichie: “I Support Peter Obi for His Record, Not Because He Is Igbo”
Renowned Nigerian author and public intellectual Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has stated that her support for Peter Obi is based on his competence, track record, and leadership qualities rather than ethnic considerations. According to Adichie, her endorsement of the former Anambra…
Insecurity: Oba of Benin summons native doctors, priests, others
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has summoned native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses to an urgent meeting over the worsening security crisis in Edo and Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by…
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Financing Model Earns Global Recognition at IsDB 2026 Forum
Nigeria’s flagship Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project has received international recognition for its innovative financing structure at the 2026 Forum of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), highlighting the country’s efforts to deliver major infrastructure projects through sustainable funding mechanisms. The recognition…
Kidnappers release victims after Sunday Igboho’s two-hour ultimatum
Residents of Igboho in Oyo State were thrown into celebration after a kidnapped family, including a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling, were reportedly released following a two-hour ultimatum issued by Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday…
Ghanaian actor Van Vicker graduates with first class in law
Ghanaian actor, Van Vicker, has graduated with a First Class honours degree in Law. The actor stated this in a post shared on his Instagram page on Friday, after completing his Bachelor of Laws degree at Wisconsin International University College,…