Controversial Nigerian singer Habeed Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded in custody after he was arraigned on multiple criminal charges at the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State. Portable appeared in court on Monday to face a nine-count charge bordering on assault, theft, causing bodily harm, and resisting arrest. The Ogun State …
Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has made cinematic history with her latest film, Behind the Scenes, which has become the first African movie to surpass ₦2 billion in box office revenue. FilmOne, a leading Nigerian film distributor, announced that the movie grossed ₦2,103,039,706 within just one month of its release. This landmark achievement cements Akindele’s status …
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has denied allegations of stealing $40,000 from her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, amid their ongoing marital dispute. Speaking during a live broadcast, Daniels alleged that Nwoko was behind the accusations. She confirmed that an arrest warrant has been issued against her and some family members but insisted the claims were …
Celebrity Nigerian influencer, Tunde Ednut, has suggested that actress Regina Daniels’ public appearance with an alleged new boyfriend abroad prompted her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, to have her best friend, Ann, arrested. In an Instagram post on Monday evening, Ednut addressed the senator over the arrest, following allegations of theft and other charges against …
For years, mobile photography felt like the exclusive playground of expensive flagship smartphones; the more you spent, the better your photos. In 2026, that assumption is gradually fading away. Today, budget and mid-range smartphones can capture stunning, professional-looking images that rival even premium devices. Thanks to breakthroughs in sensor technology, optical image stabilization (OIS), and …
Nigerian billionaire and Politician Senator Ned Nwoko has reportedly ordered the arrest of his estranged wife Regina Daniels’ close friend, Ann, in Lagos State on Monday. Police from the Ajah Division were said to have executed the arrest following a court order citing alleged conspiracy, assault, and theft. READ ALSO: Senator Ned Nwoko Questions Validity …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has been thrown into mourning following the death of three prominent party chieftains. The deceased are Hon. Onojah James Ignatius, Hon. Jatto Onimisi Suleiman and Alhaji Alih Atabo. The Kogi State Government announced their deaths in a statement issued on Monday in Lokoja by the Commissioner for …
The Federal Ministry of Health has warned that Nigeria faces a triple burden of disease, including infectious illnesses, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and pandemic-related challenges. Abraham Emmanuel, Ministry of Health representative, spoke at the inauguration of the Nuparadigm Health Foundation, which aims to provide credible health information, educate communities, and promote healthier lifestyles. “Africa, and Nigeria …
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have criticised the Lagos State Government over what they described as the violent demolition of homes in the Makoko waterfront community. The Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEEHOPE) Nigeria, the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) expressed their condemnation in …
Madam Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, wife of former Ogun State governor and renowned journalist Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, has died at the age of 100. A statement released by the family said she passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12. The announcement was made on Tuesday by her daughter, Olubukunola Onabanjo, who described the late matriarch as …
