A magistrate court in Kano State has ordered two popular TikTok personalities, Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda, to marry within 60 days following the circulation of videos deemed “indecent” by the Kano State Films and Video Censorship Board. The videos, which went viral recently, showed the duo engaging in romantic interactions that were…
The Federal Government is set to distribute ₦6.3 billion in interest- and collateral-free loans to 21,000 Nigerians affected by recent flood disasters, as part of efforts to cushion the impact of climate-related crises and strengthen food security. This was announced by Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, during a roundtable…
The Federal Government has disbursed over ₦300 billion to 8.1 million households across Nigeria through its Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program. This was revealed by Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, at an event marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in Abuja. Sununu said the funds, disbursed under…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across various regions of the country from Monday to Wednesday. Stay weather-aware and take necessary precautions, especially in flood-prone areas.
Renowned chef and former Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, is aiming for another global feat—cooking the largest pot of Jollof rice ever recorded. Scheduled for September 12, 2025, at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos, the culinary challenge will feature a giant custom-made pot measuring six meters wide and six meters tall. Baci, who…
Georgina Rodríguez has confirmed her engagement to football star Cristiano Ronaldo, ending years of speculation about their relationship. In a heartfelt social media post on Monday, Georgina shared a photo flaunting a stunning ring with the caption: “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.” The couple, who met nearly a decade ago…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested the founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church in Lagos, Adefolusho Aanu Olasele, also known as Abbas Ajakaiye, for allegedly masterminding multiple drug shipments from Ghana to Nigeria. NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi said in a statement on Sunday that Olasele, who had been…
Nigeria’s First Lady and Chairperson of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦1 billion and a wide range of relief materials to support victims of recent disasters in Niger State. The donation, announced during her visit to the Government House in Minna, includes 2,000 bags of 50kg rice, 16,000 wrappers, clothing, and…
Despite the Federal Government’s assertion that food inflation is easing, market checks across major cities indicate that prices of key food items remain significantly high, especially in the Southwest and Southeast, leaving consumers and traders increasingly frustrated. According to the June 2025 Consumer Price Index released by the National Bureau of Statistics, food inflation declined…
The Nigeria Police Force on Monday disclosed that certain individuals tried to hijack the peaceful protests by retired police officers across parts of the country, pushing for confrontation instead of dialogue. In a statement via its official X handle, the Force noted that while the protests were peaceful, some actors with “ulterior motives” attempted to…
