Two Nigerians in US Air Force Jailed 15 Years Over $2.4m Fraud
Two Nigerian nationals serving in the United States Air Force have been sentenced to 15 years in prison over a $2.4 million (about ₦3.28bn) fraud case. Chijioke Odimegwu, 25, and Harafat Mogaji, 26, were both identified as members of a group known as the “365 Boys.” In addition to the prison term, the two were […]
Naija at 66: A Look Back as We Mark Independence Day
Today, October 1, Nigeria marks 66 years of independence. On this day in 1960, Nigeria officially broke free from British colonial rule, raising its own flag for the very first time and taking its place among the free nations of the world. What started as a dream for the founding fathers — Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi […]
“We Are Ready For Them” — Dangote Reacts to Court Order Over Lamu Refinery Land
Aliko Dangote says he’s ready to face any legal battle standing in the way of his businesses, and he’s even open to cutting his stake in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery down to 25% as more Africans buy into the company. This comes after a Kenyan court ordered that construction activity be paused at the site […]
Federal Government Unveils Ranked Textbook List With QR Tracking Codes for Schools
The Federal Government has released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for Nigerian schools for the 2026–2028 academic session. The Federal Ministry of Education announced this in a statement by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, following the first phase of the national textbook ranking exercise. The approved list covers […]
Peller Gives ₦500K to “Struggling Student” on Livestream, Demands It Back Days Later
A widely circulated video has captured the moment Nigerian TikToker Peller demanded a refund of ₦500,000 from a troll he had gifted money to during a livestream. During the livestream, the troll, who claimed to be a student, spoke about his mounting expenses, including unpaid school fees and accommodation costs. He said his tuition, which […]
Juliana Olayode Says Women Shouldn’t Be Shamed for Wanting to Get Married
Nollywood actress Juliana Olayode has come to the defense of women who want to get married, saying that desiring marriage doesn’t make a woman desperate or without purpose. In a post on her Instagram page, Olayode argued that women should be free to live the kind of life they choose without judgment. She said women […]
Speed Darlington Wants to Fight Burna Boy After Carter Efe Boxing Match
Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has said he wants to fight Burna Boy in the ring once his proposed boxing match with Carter Efe is done. Speaking with Nevo Media, Speed Darlington said he wants to face Burna Boy over his earlier arrest. “The plan is after I finish with Carter Efe, I hope they can […]
Super Eagles Arrive in Guinea-Bissau Ahead of 2027 AFCON Qualifier
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived in Guinea-Bissau for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed. The squad landed at Aeroporto Internacional Osvaldo Vieira on Monday at 8:07 PM Nigerian time, aboard a chartered Bombardier CRJ900. Officials from the Nigerian consulate, the Guinea-Bissau Football Federation and Nigerians living […]
Shettima Returns to Nigeria After Representing Tinubu at 81st UN General Assembly
Vice President Kashim Shettima is back in Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. Shettima left Abuja on September 20 to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the yearly global gathering. In a statement, Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and […]
How Bae U Went From Skit Maker to Host of Curiosity Made Me Ask
Content creator Bae U has opened up about why he walked away from skit making, and it all comes down to one thing — he was tired of being average. Speaking on a recent episode of The Moraya Show, Bae U explained that the idea behind his popular talk show, ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’, came […]