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Miss World South Africa winner faces identity questions as Chidimma saga resurfaces

Nigeria, July 20 -- Fresh debate over identity has emerged in South Africa following the coronation of Romanda Hombir as Miss World South Africa 2026. Ms Hombir, a 27-year-old clinical audiologist fr... Read More


BREAKING: Court jails two Ansaru commanders for life over terrorism

Nigeria, July 20 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday sentenced two suspected Ansaru commanders to life imprisonment after they pleaded guilty to 32 terrorism-related charges. The convicts, A... Read More


Group sues Umahi, IGP, others over Mary Habila's death

Nigeria, July 20 -- A civil society organisation (CSO), the Kwechiri Unity Forum, has filed a lawsuit against Minister of Works, David Umahi and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, a... Read More


'Old videos, false news' - Annie Macaulay denies reuniting with 2Baba

Nigeria, July 20 -- Actress Annie Macaulay has dismissed viral claims that she has reconciled with her former husband, the Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, describing the... Read More


EFCC arraigns ex-Warri refinery MD for money laundering

Nigeria, July 20 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned former Managing Director of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited (WRPC), Jimoh Yisawu, at the Fe... Read More


SERAP asks NASS to withdraw the bill mandating social media platforms to establish physical offices

Nigeria, July 20 -- The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the C to withdraw a bill seeking to compel social media platforms and bloggers operating in Nigeria to establ... Read More


BREAKING: Captured 'Ansaru leaders' make U-turn, plead guilty to 32 terrorism charges

Nigeria, July 20 -- Two suspected senior commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group, on Monday, pleaded guilty to a 32-count terrorism charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja after months of conte... Read More


Six die in Jigawa boat mishap

Nigeria, July 20 -- Responders rescued six bodies and 15 passengers following a canoe mishap in the Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The state commissioner for special duties and humanit... Read More


"We know the law; this isn't African Magic" - MC Fish's partner dismisses Anita Joseph's legal threat

Nigeria, July 20 -- Gbemi, the new partner of comedian MC Fish, has responded to a cease-and-desist letter issued by his estranged wife, actress Anita Joseph, accusing her of making defamatory stateme... Read More


Alleged Money Laundering: Court grants Miyetti Allah leader N2 billion bail

Nigeria, July 20 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted Bello Bodejo, the national president of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, bail in the sum of N2 billion in his alleged $2.63 million mone... Read More