The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of popular actress, producer and filmmaker, Allwell Ademola, who died on Saturday at the age of 43. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ademola,…
After a lull, fresh signs of disagreement appear to have emerged between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Although Wike refrained from mentioning names, his recent comments suggested that Fubara…
At least seven people were killed on Saturday when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated along the Magami–Dansadau highway in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Residents and military sources said the explosives appeared to have targeted travellers…
Map showing Gombe Photo: Worldatlas There was anxiety at Government House, Gombe, Gombe State, after a watchman allegedly killed a staff member who handles water borehole operations in the house. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon at 3:50pm, when the…
The Kwara State Government has deployed forest guards to protect its forests following weeks of abductions and armed attacks across forested parts of the state, signalling what officials describe as a shift to a more aggressive security posture. The Chief…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio donates 10 outboard engine fishing boats to women and cooperative groups in Akwa Ibom State The Christmas season brought renewed hope to women in Akwa Ibom’s riverine communities as Senate President Godswill Akpabio distributed outboard engine…
Arsenal’s Spanish manager Mikel Arteta Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal’s refusal to let their Premier League title challenge be ruined by injuries after they survived another debilitating 24 hours to beat Brighton 2-1 on Saturday. Arteta’s side were rocked by an…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the knockout phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 3–2 victory over Tunisia at the Fez Stadium in Morocco on Saturday night. The Super Eagles looked in full control for…
A social media user and cancer patient, Mensah Omolola, better known on X as AuntieEsther, has died after battling breast cancer. News of her death surfaced on Saturday night after Auntymuse (@AUNTYMUSE_) reacted to a post announcing her passing. Quoting…
Nollywood actress and film producer Allwell Ademola is dead. The actress died on Saturday in Lagos. She was 43. Her colleagues Faithia Williams, Mide Martins and Bidemi Kosoko confirmed her death and shared glowing tributes on their social media pages…