Veteran broadcaster and actress Doyin Kukoyi has debunked rumours linking her to a secret marriage with Nollywood star Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. Speculations began in 2022 after photos of the pair in matching outfits went viral, with Kukoyi fueling the talk by posting the images with love emojis on Instagram. READ ALSO: Nigeria …
Nearly half a century after his death, anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko remains a powerful symbol of South Africa’s struggle for liberation. On Friday, authorities announced the reopening of the investigation into his death, 48 years after he was killed in police custody. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the aim of the probe is “to …
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday confirmed that authorities have taken a suspect into custody over the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university. “I think we have him,” Trump told reporters, adding that someone who knows the suspect had turned him in, assisting law enforcement in the swift apprehension. The …
Belarusian prisoners released on Thursday in a U.S.-brokered deal with Minsk have expressed frustration at being exiled to Lithuania, saying they would rather have remained in their home country. Belarus freed 52 detainees, including an EU staff member, following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Washington and Minsk explore closer ties. But many …
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has explained why he no longer maintains a constant presence on social media. Davido, Africa’s most-followed artist across social media platforms, revealed that marriage has reshaped his online activity. He made the disclosure while responding to a fan on X (formerly Twitter) who expressed concern about his …
Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has dismissed rumours of his death, calling them false and misleading. The speculation stemmed from a viral post claiming he died after battling diabetes and undergoing spine surgery. But in a video shared on Instagram, Agu assured fans he is alive, healthy, and not going anywhere soon. READ ALSO: Davido: …
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has embarked on a five-day nationwide warning strike, shutting down services in several government hospitals to press home long-standing demands over unpaid allowances, salary arrears, and other unresolved welfare issues. The strike, which commenced at 8:00 a.m. on Friday (today), follows the expiration of a fresh ultimatum issued …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched RenewHER, a Presidential Women’s Health Transformation Initiative, designed to drastically reduce maternal mortality and improve women’s well-being across Nigeria. The programme was unveiled on Thursday night at a Gala and Awards ceremony held at the State House, Abuja. Vice President Kashim Shettima represented the President at the event. Tinubu …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has neutralized a notorious gang leader linked to the armed robbery at Zone E Extension, Apo Resettlement, on June 23, 2025, during a follow-up operation that also led to the recovery of firearms and ammunition. According to the Command, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, acting on credible intelligence, …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has tracked at least 1,440 government-funded projects worth over N271 billion across Northern Nigeria under its constituency and executive project tracking initiative. ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, SAN, disclosed this on Thursday at a press briefing in Kano, revealing that 767 projects in the North-West were …
