Cameroon, a five-time champion, demonstrated their resilience on Tuesday in Bouake, securing a spot in the round of 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with an impressive comeback. Despite a slow start and being down 1-2 in their Group C match on match day 3, the Indomitable Lions showed determination and scored…
A sense of palpable tension filled an Ikeja High Court on Tuesday as a defendant, Ayoko Oluwatobi, made an attempt to commit suicide. Oluwatobi, aged 25, is currently on trial before Justice Hakeem Oshodi. The courtroom is located on the second floor of a two-storey building, directly opposite the second gate of the court complex….
The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency is urging prospective pilgrims from the state to promptly submit their deposits to ensure their participation in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Malam Salihu Abubakar, the Executive Chairman of the Agency, conveyed this message during an interactive session with journalists on Tuesday in Kaduna. Abubakar stressed the significance of acting…
A Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja postponed two distinct lawsuits initiated by former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other parties. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a brief ruling, announced the adjournment to await the Court of Appeal’s report on the application for a stay of proceedings…
extroverted Nigerian artist Habeeb Okikiola, better known by his stage name Portable, has been hauled before the US Embassy in Nigeria and the office of Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, due to a slew of criminal accusations made by US-based musicians, Prince and Dr. Fortunate Egbuchere. The US-based singers’ attorney said in the plea, which…
The Nigerian musician Stanley Omah Didia, better known by his stage name Omah Lay, has responded to admirers who have labeled his sound as “Afro-depression.” The Nigerian musician Stanley Omah Didia, better known by his stage name Omah Lay, has responded to admirers who have labeled his sound as “Afro-depression.” The singer recently stated in…
Judy Austin, a Nollywood actress, responded to her husband Yul Edochie’s recent announcement of an internet ministry. As previously reported by Naija News, Yul Edochie declared the formation of his Christian organization, True Salvation Ministry, on Tuesday. He claims that the ministry will launch online, with sermons being distributed mostly on YouTube. Austin, the second wife of the Nollywood actor turned preacher, responded to the news by saying she had always known that no one could elude God’s call. She praised her husband on his most recent endeavor…
Emmanuel Chukuemeka Ejekiru, a Nigerian comedian and skit creator better known by his stage names “Sabinus” and “Mr Funny,” will play the lead role in Moses Inwang’s next film, Dead Serious. Known for his humorous portrayal of Sabinus, a character whose activities generally land him in trouble, the social media star appears with other comedic…
The former housemate of Big Brother Naija, Natacha Akide, also known as Tacha, has come under fire from Nollywood actress Sarah Martins for her remarks that individuals shouldn’t be faithful in their relationships until they are married. The actress warned the reality TV personality to quit deceiving young girls on her Instagram page, stating that…
Nollywood actor Kunle Remi, who just got married, has thanked his bride Tiwi’s uncle, millionaire Femi Otedola. Members of the Otedola family attended the star-studded wedding. Following the events, Otedola uploaded some wedding pictures on her Instagram account. In the caption, Otedola wrote: “Yet more good times to be grateful for! Congratulations to my beautiful niece…
