Nigeria’s entertainment industry has long been concentrated in Lagos, but the rise of social media is decentralising access and giving regional voices new visibility. Among those benefiting from this shift is Nwagu Saviour Chigozirim, better known as Funnyfreakc, whose prank-style content has drawn millions of views nationwide. Born in Ohaji-Egbema, Imo State, with family roots […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo As part of effort to reach out to the vulnerable in the society during the month of Ramadan, Osun State ex Governor son, Mr Femi Oyetola has distributed food pack to 5,000 vulnerables in the State. The food pack which captured 10 local government of Osun Central Senatorial District was carried […]

The Director General of Gombe Geographic Information Systems (GOGIS), Dr. Kabiru Usman Hassan, has supported over 500 beneficiaries with cash grants, food items, and other financial assistance valued at N35 million in Gombe State. At the empowerment programme, 200 beneficiaries received cash grants ranging from N50,000 to N150,000 to boost their small businesses and improve […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo An Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo on has nullified a consent judgment and warrant of possession of 19.5 hecters that was earlier granted to a family belonging to the Osun State Government. The court declared that the consent judgement and warrant of possession were obtained by fraudulent misrepresentation and […]

Fast rising Afrobeats act FineBoy Evans has released his first single of 2026 titled “Till Infinity,” a melodic love record that blends emotional storytelling with vibrant, feel good production. The Benin City born and Lagos based singer begins the year on a confident note, delivering a song that explores devotion, longing, hustle and gratitude, all […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Idowu Ayoola Oluwadurotimi, professionally known as DJ Yorgzy and popularly called “The Scarf DJ,” is a Nigerian-born, Lagos-based DJ celebrated for his signature blindfolded performance style and over a decade of mastery on the turntables, currently serving as the official DJ for DBanj. Following a string of sold-out performances across Canada and […]

The US State Department on Sunday urged American citizens in Mexico to shelter in place amid violence, road blocks and flight cancellations after Mexican soldiers killed a top cartel boss. “Due to ongoing, widespread security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity in many areas of Mexico, US citizens should shelter in place until […]

Panic has gripped residents of Dorowa Babuje in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State following a fresh attack by unidentified gunmen on Sunday evening.

Soldiers on Sunday killed a powerful Mexican drug cartel leader who was one of the most wanted men here and in the United States, several media outlets reported.

Sen. Shehu Buba has distributed 18,200 bags of rice to families in Bauchi to support them during the Ramadan fast.

has alerted the public about a suspected revalidated batch of SMA Gold First Infant Milk Formula (900 grams) being sold in Kaduna.

The United States Embassy has celebrated Nigerian-born American aerospace engineer Wendy Okolo for her groundbreaking work at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is targeting no fewer than 10,000 beneficiaries in Lagos residents as part of activities marking his 89th birthday. A statement in Abeokuta on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, said the medical outreach is under the auspices of the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation. According to the Foundation’s Chief Executive […]

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 20 suspects over alleged electoral offences during the just-concluded Federal Capital Territory (FCT) local government elections.

Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze tormented Tottenham again as his double revived the Premier League leaders’ title bid in a 4-1 rout of their north London rivals on Sunday.