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Peter Okoye
Music

P-Square Feud in Court: Peter Okoye Confirms Receiving Over $800,000 in Royalties

The twins' dispute with brother Jude Okoye plays out before the Federal High Court in Lagos, with the EFCC case adjourned to December.

· 3 days ago
AFCON qualifier
Football

Super Eagles Stunned 3-0 by Guinea-Bissau as Ghana Crash 4-2 to The Gambia

Nigeria started seven Premier League players and still lost; Ghana threw bottles, then lost their coach.

· 3 days ago
Temi Nkem
Entertainment

Temi Nkem, 21, Wins Big Brother Naija Season 11 and Takes Home N160 Million

Aikou and Sheba finish as runners-up in the "Show Ya Sef" season finale.

· 3 days ago
Black Market screening at TBS, Lagos
Movies

"Black Market" Sets Guinness World Record With 51,000 Viewers at Tafawa Balewa Square

Lagos' Deputy Governor claimed 64,000, but Guinness counted only those who stayed from start to finish.

· 3 days ago
Tunde Perry
Music

Tunde Perry Fires at King Ochacho Over Millions Spent Promoting Iceking, With Peller's N400m House in the Middle

"70% of the people you will give money no go promote you," says the music businessman as fans pile on.

· 3 days ago
Republican gathering in Texas
PoliticsUSA

Trump Heads to San Antonio to Rally for Paxton as Texas Senate Race Tightens

Nearly $175 million in outside ad money, a Democrat leading narrowly in polls and Trump's third Texas trip in under a month.

· 3 days ago
Mohbad
Entertainment

Police Reopen Mohbad Probe: IGP Approves Fresh Investigation Into Singer's Death

At the Aloba family's request, the case goes to the Special Enquiry Bureau of the Lagos State Police Command.

· 3 days ago
Tems
Music

Tems on Fame: "I Was So Afraid. I Wanted to Continue My Secret Life"

The Grammy winner reveals she sometimes denied being Tems when strangers recognised her at airports.

· 3 days ago
German election night
PoliticsEurope

Far-Right AfD Wins About 44% in Saxony-Anhalt, Its Biggest Win Yet, Leaving Merz Under Pressure

The CDU managed only about 18% as the chancellor's approval slides and the AfD eyes 2029.

· 3 days ago
Phyna celebrity boxing
Music

Celebrity Boxing Chaos: Carter Efe Floors Speed Darlington, Phyna Knocks Out Nkechi Blessing

One loser blames "factors", one winner pockets N50 million and an electric vehicle, and rematches are already being called.

· 3 days ago
Igho Ubiribo
Music

Autopsy Report Reveals What Killed Davido's Friend Igho Ubiribo After Bangkok Cosmetic Procedure

A London inquest heard that filler material found in his lungs matched the procedure he had on holiday.

· 3 days ago
Celestial Church worship
Music

Celestial Church Cleric Leads Worship With Seyi Vibez's "Normally" and Nigerians Are Divided

Is a street-hop hit welcome in church? The viral video has the timeline arguing.

· 3 days ago
Burna Boy
Music

Burna Boy to Headline NFL Paris Halftime Show at the Stade de France

The Steelers vs Saints game on 25 October gets an African headliner who already sold out the venue.

· 3 days ago
Protest in Minna
PoliticsNigeria

37 Miners Die in Custody in Niger State. Forces Fire at Protesters as Curfew Imposed

Survivors describe being "jam-packed in the cell"; the NSCDC commandant has been suspended pending investigation.

· 3 days ago
Kizz Daniel
Music

Kizz Daniel: "I Paused for My Mom, Not an Album". Fans Worry After Lagos Concert Appearance

The singer explains his break from music as fans react to how he looked on stage.

· 3 days ago
Politics
PoliticsNigeria

"They Are Not on Social Media": APC Chairman's Cash Transfer Remark Sparks Row

A N750 billion cash transfer programme, a viral quote and an opposition demanding to know how beneficiaries were picked.

· 3 days ago
Entertainment
Entertainment

Nollywood Roundup: Tonto Dikeh Builds a Church, Joke Silva Turns 65, Julius Agwu Opens Up

The week's biggest Nollywood headlines in one place.

· 3 days ago
Football
Football

Football Roundup: Rohr Fumes Over Messi Snub, Leão Takes Ronaldo's No.7, Queiroz Exits Ghana

The wildest football moments off the pitch this week.

· 3 days ago
Portable
Entertainment

Portable Begs Tinubu, Seyi for More Money After APC Rally

Controversial singer Portable has publicly asked President Tinubu and his son Seyi to increase the money given to him after an APC campaign rally.

NEW · Today
Nigerian Stock Exchange
PoliticsNigeria

Nigerian Stock Market Sheds ₦144 Billion Amid Sell-offs

The Nigerian stock market lost ₦144 billion on Tuesday as sell-offs in 21 equities pushed key indicators down by 0.09 per cent.

NEW · Today
Super Eagles
Football

Injury Crisis Hits Super Eagles Ahead of Russia Friendly

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle faces an injury crisis with Ndidi out and several players withheld by clubs ahead of the Russia friendly.

NEW · Today
INEC
PoliticsNigeria

INEC: AI Will Be Used in 2027 Elections, But Algorithms Won’t Decide Winners

INEC confirms Artificial Intelligence will be used in the 2027 elections but stresses that algorithms will not decide the outcome of the polls.

NEW · Today
Ondo plane crash search
PoliticsNigeria

Ondo Plane Crash: Epidemic Fears Mount as Bodies Remain Unrecovered

Recovery teams continue searching for victims of the Ondo plane crash as fears of a possible epidemic rise and probes are launched.

NEW · Today
Nasir El-Rufai
PoliticsNigeria

DSS Witness: El-Rufai, Associates Earmarked $600,000 for EFCC Officials

A DSS forensic investigator alleges in court that former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and associates set aside $600,000 to settle EFCC officials.

NEW · Today
Nyesom Wike
PoliticsNigeria

APC Names Wike, Adeleke and Soludo in Expanded Tinubu 2027 Campaign Council

Opposition figures get key state coordinator roles as the ruling party rejigs its presidential campaign structure ahead of inauguration.

NEW · Today
Anthony Kila
PoliticsNigeria

ARISE News Bars Anthony Kila Over Alleged Certificate Forgery

The network suspends the political analyst after a Premium Times investigation questioned his academic credentials.

NEW · Today
Dangote refinery
PoliticsNigeria

Dangote Refinery Extends N2.15 Trillion IPO to October 27 on Strong African Demand

Aliko Dangote says the offer is already oversubscribed as the company opens the door wider for investors across the continent.

NEW · Today
Lassa fever graphic
PoliticsNigeria

NCDC: 268 Lassa Fever Deaths Recorded in 2026 as Fatality Rate Hits 23.6%

Five states account for 88% of cases; agency urges early presentation and better sanitation.

NEW · Today
Wizkid
Music

Wizkid Confirms Abuja and Lagos Headline Shows for Detty December 2026

The Starboy is set for Eagle Square on December 13 and the Detty December Fest opening in Lagos on December 18.

NEW · Today
NNPC filling station
PoliticsNigeria

Tinubu Cites World Bank Report to Say Reforms Are Working. The Opposition Calls the Figures "Bogus"

Poverty has stabilised for the first time since 2019 and reserves hit $53.8bn, per the presidency's reading of the October update.

NEW · Yesterday
Freed NYSC member and family
PoliticsNigeria

Freed NYSC Members' Parents Say ₦6m Ransom Was Returned, but Don't Know Who Paid It Back

A joint military, DSS and police operation freed the 20 abducted corps members; questions remain over a ransom paid during negotiations.

NEW · Yesterday
Toyosi Adesanya
Entertainment

Toyosi Adesanya Opens Up on Five Surgeries While Trying to Conceive Before Welcoming Her Baby Girl

The actress credits Iyabo Ojo for support and describes difficulties in her former marriage.

NEW · Yesterday
INEC final list
PoliticsNigeria

INEC Drops Pantami, Adebutu and Others From Final Governorship List as Supreme Court Ruling Bites

PDP, NDC and four Bauchi parties lose candidates as INEC publishes the final list for the 6 February 2027 elections.

· 2 days ago
Kano police
PoliticsNigeria

Police Block "Tinubu Must Go" Group From Kano Meeting Venue

Mobile police vehicles surrounded the hall; the convener says no police permission is needed to assemble.

· 2 days ago
Enugu NDC supporters
PoliticsNigeria

Gunfire at Enugu Airport and NDC Secretariat as Thugs Attack Party Supporters

Video shows a supporter bleeding from the head; police have not responded to enquiries.

· 2 days ago
Trump speaks to reporters
PoliticsUSA

US Justice Department Opens Antitrust Probe Into TV Networks That Halted Trump Coverage

ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox are under review after a press-access boycott; press groups call it intimidation.

· 2 days ago