Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas has recounted a terrifying armed robbery incident that occurred during the filming of Omo Ghetto: The Saga (Omo Ghetto Part Two), saying the attack nearly cost her life and that of other cast members. Thomas, who played the role of Nikky in the blockbuster film, said armed men stormed a hotel …
Nigerians have called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to drop its pump prices of petrol below what is sold by Dangote Refinery distribution partners. This public demand further highlights a fascinating shift in Nigeria’s downstream oil market, now characterized by rising competition between the state-owned oil firm and private marketers. The public …
Property owners in Ebute-Metta, Lagos, are demanding N154.25 million from the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) as compensation for the forceful takeover of their homes during railway construction in 2018. Five families from Adisa Estate along Murtala Muhammed Way, Oba Akinola Ovetade Akinrera, Alhaja Aisha Aminu Gwadabe, Alhaja Sadiat Abdulazeez, Mr. Justin Ajufo, and Mr. Ayodele …
Every December, Lagos stops being just a city; it becomes a global carnival ground. From Murtala Muhammed Airport down to Victoria Island, Lekki, and the Mainland, the city pulsates with an energy that comes only once a year. Flights from London, Atlanta, Toronto, Dubai, and Johannesburg arrive full of Nigerians in the diaspora ready to …
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has warned that groundwater in parts of Lagos, Kebbi, and Kogi States now contains dangerous levels of toxic substances. The agency said continued use of the water could lead to serious health problems. Director-General of NiHSA, Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, gave the warning in Abuja while presenting the latest Water …
Every December, Lagos transforms into a magnetic cultural phenomenon a city pulsing with rhythm, reunion, and revelry. It is the season when Nigerians from across the diaspora, popularly known as IJGBs (“I Just Got Backs”), return to the city for what has become an annual pilgrimage of fun, nostalgia, and self-expression. These returnees arrive …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned Nigerians about fake medicinal cannabis containing dangerous substances. The alert follows the recovery of a large consignment and the arrest of a suspected kingpin in Lagos. Credible intelligence led to the arrest of 28-year-old Afeez Salisu, also known as “Malu”, on Saturday, November 1, 2025. He …
Boluwatife Balogun, 14-year-old son of Nigerian music superstar Wizkid, has stirred excitement online after sharing a clip that hints at his debut single. The young talent, already showing signs of musical confidence, may be preparing to follow in his father’s famous footsteps. In a short Instagram video titled “Champion’s Arrival,” Boluwatife was seen recording in …
Senator Ned Nwoko, Nigerian politician and husband of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, has defended his polygamous lifestyle, saying having only one wife is like “standing on one leg.” Nwoko made the comment during an interview on Sunday night while reacting to reports of a marital crisis with his fourth wife, Regina. Explaining his stance, the …
Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has declared that solving Nigeria’s health crisis is not a matter of technical capacity but political will, calling on state governors, development partners, and the media to take shared responsibility in driving real change. Speaking at a High-Level Health Media Dialogue held in …
