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A deadly Badagry Expressway explosion claimed two lives early Thursday after a diesel tanker was involved in a crash along the Oto Ijanikin axis of Lagos. The incident occurred near the Lagos State University of Education and was confirmed by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority. According to LASTMA, the crash happened when a truck…
TikTok has celebrated the growing influence of Nollywood creators with a star-studded evening that fused cinema, culture and digital storytelling, reaffirming the platform’s role in amplifying African film voices on the global stage. The video-sharing giant recently hosted an exclusive #WhatToWatch Cinema Experience, bringing together Nollywood filmmakers, actors and film-focused content creators for an immersive…
Ghanaian authorities have arrested at least 48 Nigerians over alleged involvement in romance scams, online investment fraud and other cybercrime-related offences, following a coordinated security operation in the Dawhenya area of the Ningo-Prampram Constituency. The arrests come less than a week after Ghana deported no fewer than 42 Nigerians from the Ashanti Region over alleged…
Renowned Nigerian writer and global literary icon, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has been appointed a visiting professor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), marking a symbolic return to her alma mater and a major boost to the institution’s global academic profile. The appointment was announced in a statement issued in Nsukka on Wednesday and signed…
Nigerian record label Chocolate City Music has publicly accused popular rapper Tochukwu “Odumodublvck” Ojogwu of physically assaulting one of its employees and engaging in a prolonged campaign of harassment and intimidation against its artists and staff. In a detailed statement issued on Tuesday, the label alleged that Odumodublvck assaulted its staff member, Feyi Ajayi,…
For Nicki Minaj, the decision to speak publicly about the plight of Christians in Nigeria was not driven by headlines or political calculation—it was personal. The global rap icon offered that explanation during a surprise appearance at AmericaFest on Sunday, where she addressed questions about her recent comments on alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria….
Nobody saw it coming—and that was the magic. Just when fans thought Shallipopi had delivered his final mic drop of the night, Grammy-winning Afrobeats giant Burna Boy walked onto the stage and sent the Iconiq Fest crowd into absolute pandemonium. The surprise appearance unfolded late Friday night at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, during the…
As Christmas draws closer, Nigeria’s highways are once again filling with determined travellers—this time at a steep financial and emotional cost. Despite persistent fears of kidnapping and worsening insecurity on major inter-state roads, thousands of Nigerians travelling for the Yuletide, particularly to the South-East and South-South, are rushing to secure road transport tickets—many at prices…
Influencer Peller has publicly apologized after being arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for dangerous driving and an alleged suicide attempt linked to emotional distress. In a social media video, the TikTok personality expressed remorse for his actions. “I am sorry, Nigerians. Please, I’m sorry. I will never do that again. For now, I…
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit is preparing for a lung transplant after doctors confirmed a significant deterioration in her health, the royal household announced on Friday, marking a serious new phase in her long-running battle with chronic lung disease. The 52-year-old princess, wife of Crown Prince Haakon and future queen of Norway, was diagnosed in 2018…
