More than 100 students from several secondary schools in Ijebu-Ode, Ago-Iwoye and Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, have reportedly been hospitalised following another suspected gas exposure in the areas. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with affected students receiving treatment at the State Hospital in Ijebu-Ode, the General Hospital in Ijebu-Igbo and other healthcare facilities.…
Nigerian singer and songwriter Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history after her hit single “What You Need” recorded its 30th consecutive week on the US Billboard Hot 100, setting a new longevity record for a solo song by an African act. The track currently sits at number 33 on the chart, surpassing…
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ikoyi, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, arraigned a Sierra Leonean, Favour Foday Kamara, before Justice O. A. Okunuga of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja over an alleged $190,324 fraud. The case followed a petition by Henrietta Vandi, a 70-year-old…
Popular Anambra-based cleric Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has accused several Nigerian pastors of staging fake miracles to mislead their congregations. Speaking on a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Odumeje raised concerns over the growing practice of fabricated miracles in churches, revealing that it was one of the reasons he frequently turns…
Tech billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has named legendary German composer Johann Sebastian Bach as his favourite musician of all time, describing him as the “Shakespeare of music.” Musk shared his admiration for the 18th-century composer in a post on his official X account, where he praised Bach’s exceptional contribution to music. “Johann Sebastian…
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant, avoid panic and rely on verified information following the confirmation of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Pate made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja after meeting with the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, warning…
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has disclosed that her office has received numerous appeals from foreign nationals seeking to obtain Nigerian passports. Dabiri-Erewa made this known during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, October 21, noting that the number of requests had become significant, with some applicants asking…
The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Marian Elia, 19, and her boyfriend, Izuchukwu Uzoma, 21, before Justice C. A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court over the alleged theft of N35,920,000.The defendants were arraigned on a seven-count charge bordering on cybercrime, conspiracy and stealing. The…
A former employee of popular Nollywood makeup artist Hakeem Effect has opened up about their alleged romantic relationship, revealing the reason behind their separation. Speaking during an interview with Biola Bayo on Talk to B, Adedoja disclosed that her cousin introduced her to Hakeem because of her hardworking nature. She said they initially worked together…
A seven-year-old boy, identified as Abdullahi Rabiu, has been found dead hours after he was allegedly kidnapped in the Majema area, along Ring Road, in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspected kidnappers reportedly demanded a ransom of N2.5 million, but the boy’s body was discovered near his family’s residence before the…
