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‘Come to court and prove it’ – Blaqbonez challenges Odumodublvck over abuse allegation
Nigerian rapper Emeka Akuma, popularly known as Blaqbonez, has said he will take fellow rapper Odumodublvck to court over an allegation of sexual abuse made against him. Blaqbonez made this known during an interview on the ongoing feud between him and Odumodublvck. The rapper said he initially ignored the controversy because he was not bothered about being portrayed as the “bad guy,” but decided to respond after the sexual abuse allegation was made against him.…
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Bobrisky slams Nigerians for dragging Kaycee Luxury over NDLEA arrest
Crossdresser, Bobrisky, has blasted Nigerians dragging luxury shopper, Kaycee Luxury, online following his arrest by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, over an alleged N39 billion cocaine case. Bobrisky took to social media to call out critics, saying many people who used to hail the luxury shopper quickly changed the moment he ran into trouble. “Nigerians are the biggest hypocrites. So many of you have a lot to say about KC Luxury now, but…
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Opeyemi Famakin warns Nigerians against fake body mist
Food critic, Opeyemi Famakin, has warned Nigerians against buying “high end” body mists from vendors in Nigeria, raising concern over the authenticity and health safety of some products being sold at unusually low prices. In a post, Famakin urged consumers to be cautious, noting that they should be concerned when such high end celebrity brands that cost as high as N40,000 are sold for N4000 in Nigeria. He also warned that some vendors could attempt to…
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MTV VMAs Drop Best Afrobeats Category for 2026 Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards have discontinued the “Best Afrobeats” category from the 2026 edition of the ceremony. The category was introduced in 2023, with Rema and Selena Gomez winning the inaugural award for “Calm Down.” South African singer Tyla subsequently won in 2024 and 2025 with “Water” and “Push 2 Start.” Tyla’s back-to-back wins sparked criticism, particularly among Nigerian music fans, who accused the organisers of misrepresenting Afrobeats by awarding the category to a…
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“Very Soon Their Eyes Would Clear When Peter Obi Endorses President Tinubu” – Bwala tells Obidients
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has claimed that Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi will eventually endorse Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. Bwala made the claim in a post on X while reacting to criticism of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke over his decision to endorse Tinubu. The presidential aide also criticised Obi’s supporters for attacking Adeleke over the endorsement, suggesting that their reaction…
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2027: If the President is not there, it shows that this is not a serious affair – Sowore speaks on Tinubu’s absence at Peace Accord signing ceremony
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticised President Bola Tinubu for not personally attending the National Peace Accord signing ceremony ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ceremony was held in Abuja on Tuesday, August 18, with presidential candidates including Sowore, Peter Obi and Donald Duke in attendance. Tinubu was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Speaking on Channels Television, Sowore said the President’s absence suggested…
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Tinubu Orders Recovered EFCC Funds to Support Student Loans
President Bola Tinubu has directed that funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be channelled to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to strengthen its capacity to meet growing student-loan obligations. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja. He said the council also approved a presidential directive for unclaimed dividends from the Capital Market Trust Fund and funds from…
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Osun Election: I would’ve been there if Tinubu wanted APC to win at all costs — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says he would have been in Osun State to help secure victory for the All Progressives Congress, APC, if President Bola Tinubu had wanted the party to win the governorship election. The minister made the claim on Tuesday while inspecting flood-prone areas in Abuja. According to him, President Tinubu could have secured victory for the APC if he had decided to pursue the election at…
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2Baba’s wife Natasha emerges Edo Assembly Minority Leader
Natasha Osawaru, wife of Nigerian music star Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, has been appointed Minority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly. Osawaru, who represents Egor Constituency, was announced as the new minority leader during plenary on Monday following a reshuffle of the assembly’s principal leadership. The development came after Blessing Agbebaku resigned as Speaker of the House amid alleged moves by lawmakers to impeach him. He was subsequently replaced by Yekini Idaiyi, representing Akoko…
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Wike begins demolition of buildings blocking waterways in Maitama
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has commenced the demolition of buildings obstructing waterways in Maitama, Abuja, as part of measures to restore drainage channels and tackle flooding in the nation’s capital. The enforcement exercise began on Tuesday, following a directive by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who ordered the removal of structures built on or blocking designated water channels across the FCT. Wike had announced that the demolition would take place…
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Women protest killings, as 24 victims receive mass burial in Plateau
Women from Bin-Per community in Ruff, Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Tuesday, staged a peaceful protest over the killing of 24 persons in the community by gunmen. The women, who came out in large numbers, held leaves as they marched and lamented the gruesome killings, calling for urgent government action to protect their lives and communities. The protest followed the overnight attack on the community during which armed men…
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Opposition not strong enough to defeat Tinubu in 2027-Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will face an easier battle in the 2027 presidential election, arguing that Nigeria’s opposition parties are currently “crippled and depleted.” Wike made the statement on Tuesday in Abuja while responding to questions on the recently concluded Osun State governorship election during a press briefing. According to him, the current administration deserves credit for allowing democratic processes to operate without undue interference.…
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