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British-Nigerian activist Ephraim recently talked to BBC about his experience of the October 20 incident in Lagos when men of the Nigerian military opened fire on #ENDSARS protesters camping at …

This is a step-by-step guide to applying for the government-sponsored Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) program. What is NYIF? NYIF is the acronym for Nigeria Youth Investment Fund. NYIF is …

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has reacted to the postponement of her appointment as the new Director-General of the WTO following the US’s decision to oppose her. Okonjo-Iweala was slated to become …

The Lagos State Government has directed all public and private schools in the state to resume on Monday, November 2. The approval for resumption of schools in Lagos was confirmed …

The death of veteran Igbo high-life singer Prince Emeka Morocco Maduka has been confirmed. According to local media reports, the singer passed away on Thursday afternoon, October 29, 2020. He …

The much-anticipated remix of DJ Neptune’s 2020 hit single – Nobody – is here, this time featuring the King of the Icons, Laycon and everyone’s favourite singer, Joeboy. Dubbed the …

Ex-BBNaija housemate Erica Nlewedim has premiered a new short film titled “Mercy Mercy” on her YouTube Channel. The film was shot in Birmingham after Erica’s graduation from MET Film School …

A video of Nigerian actor cum politician Desmond Elliot pushing for action to be taken against the use of social media in Nigeria at the Lagos State House of Assembly …

The co-founder and CEO of iROKOtv Jason Chukwuma Njoku and his wife, Mary, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The billionaire businessman shared the news of their COVID-19 diagnosis …

Nigerian startup founder and Harvard University senior Angel Onuoha has taken to social media to celebrate a major leap in his career after he landed a coveted job as an …

A Nigerian deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Abba Kyari has been accused of extorting over N41 million from Afeez Mojeed, a Lagos-based businessman. According to information Mr Afeez Mojeed provided, …

The chances of Nigerian candidate Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emerging the new Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has suffered a minor glitch after United States representative at the WTO reportedly opposed …

A Lagos State High Court has struck out the homosexuality suit filed against Instagram dancer James Brown and 56 others back in 2019. James Brown was arrested alongside 56 others …

Controversial Nigerian musician Charly Boy recently flaunted his bold and feminine persona in a new African mother-inspired look. The 69-year-old star in the new photos posted on Instagram is seen …

Arewa youth leader, Kabiru Adamu Matazu, has issued a warning to the governments of the UK, the US and France as well as former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, …

A former vice-chairman of PDP SouthWest, Bode George, has called for the permanent dismantling of the two tollgates at the Lekki area of Lagos. Bode George made the statement during …

The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army (NA) has denied allegations that soldiers opened fire on unarmed #ENDSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza of Lagos on Tuesday night, October …

Popular Nigerian Instagram comedian and influencer has shared a video of himself crying as he expressed gratitude to God for saving his life. The 28-year-old comic actor was involved in …

A lawyer involved in the ongoing lawsuit filed against APC leader, Bola Tinubu and tax consultancy firm, Alpha Beta Consulting, has said the court documents of the suit were destroyed …

A Port Harcourt-based pastor named David Alfred has been subjected to public ridicule after he was beaten by young people in the city on the accusation that he is gay …

Following the 72-hour ultimatum given to the people who carted away items from both private and government-owned facilities in Osun by the state governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, the looters have begun …

Nigerian soldier Corporal Omoh F who was recently caught on video assaulting a woman at a UBA bank ATM at Oshodi, Lagos has reportedly been arrested. The soldier was reported …

A CCTV footage has shown the moment an Indian girl named Nikita Tomar was shot dead by her assailant, Taufeeq, outside her college in Ballabgarh, Faridabad – the most populous …

Some Nigerians have accused the woman who said her son Anthony (Okechukwu) Umeh died in the recent Lekki Toll Gate shooting on October 20 of lying. The unidentified woman had …

UK-based Nigerian medical doctor Dr Olufunmilayo today, October 26, called out Desmond Elliot for reportedly pushing a bill to regulate and control free speech on social media during a plenary …

The staff of office of the Oba of Lagos which was stolen during the recent invasion and vandalization of the Oba’s palace has mysteriously reappeared at the palace, local media …

Nigerian state governors of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum have said the reason some states failed to distribute the COVID-19 palliatives to the people was because they were keeping it for …

A Nigerian police officer has committed suicide after he shot and killed his colleague during an argument in Abuja, the Daily Trust reports. The incident reportedly took place on Saturday, …

A unidentified Nigerian police officer was captured on camera sneaking out COVID-19 palliatives from a warehouse in the Gwagwalada area of Abuja. Residents numbering thousands had on Monday, October 26, …

Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade has ordered security agencies in the state to search people’s houses to recover items looted by hoodlums in the state. Some residents of Cross …

Popular South African record producer and disc jockey, DJ Maphorisa has been criticised by some Twitter users for dating teenage girls. DJ Maphorisa was involved in a recent social media …

The soldiers were deployed from 65 Battalion, Bonny Camp, Victoria Island, Lagos. They seized and carried away 8 corpses of protesters killed at the scene. A new exclusive report by …

Senator Florence Ita-Giwa was seen in a recent video that has gone viral on social media kneeling down to beg young people rioting in Calabar to forgive their leaders. In …

A woman who said her son was one of those that died at the Lekki Toll Gate shooting on October 20 when soldiers opened fire on unarmed protesters has spoken …

The Lagos State Government has further relaxed the statewide curfew by more hours. The curfew which was first reviewed on Friday from 24 hours to the hours outside 8 am …

The Ekiti State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation as well as the Commisioner for Agriculture and Food Security have raised alarm over the looting of poisonous items mistaken for …

Nigerian filmmaker Ideh Chukwuma aka ‘One Soul’ who was reported to be one of those that witnessed the event of Tuesday, October 20, when soldiers opened fire on unarmed protesters …

One of the suspected looters of a psychiatric hospital located in Calabar, the capital city of Cross River, was caught on video dragging a hospital bed to an unknown location. …

The Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has said there are no hoarded COVID-19 palliatives hidden away in any warehouse in Abuja.  The Minister in …

Nollywood actor Clem Ohameze was reportedly attacked by hoodlums on Thursday, October 22 in Uyo – the Akwa Ibom State capital. Reports on social media allege the veteran actor was …

In a video currently making the rounds on social media, a man named Adeyinka Grandson claiming to be the leader of Young Yoruba for Freedom (YYF) – a Yoruba secessionist …

Nollywood actress Eniola Kuburat is dead. Sources close to the actress said she died after a brief illness. News of Eniola Kuburat’s death was confirmed by her colleague, Kunle Afod …

Television Continental (TVC) is back to broadcasting three days after its headquarters in Lagos was attacked by hoodlums. Hoodlums numbering several tens had stormed the TVC Complex in Lagos on …

Sanai (SOB) Agunbiade, a Lagos State House of Assembly Majority Leader has said that the COVID-19 palliatives looted from his house in Ikorodu by thugs who forcefully gained entrance were …

The ugly events of Tuesday night, October 20, 2020, when a group of army personnel from the Nigerian military opened fire on unarmed protesters camping at the Lekki Toll Plaza …

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has extended the ultimatum he earlier gave to prisoners who escaped from two correctional facilities in the state by another week for them to peacefully …

Filmhouse Cinemas in Lagos has released a statement following the vandalization of its two outlets in the state during the recent violence in Lagos. The cinema company said in a …

The Lagos Oriental Hotel has hoisted a poster on its front denying claims that the hotel belongs Bola Tinubu. Oriental Hotel, located on the Lekki – Epe Express Way, Victoria …

Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has gotten on the wrong side of Twitter Nigerians after suggesting the reports of Lekki Toll Gate deaths might be “sensationalized”. The 42-year-old actress wrote …

The Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a partial easing of the current curfew in the state. The governor said people are allowed to go out from tomorrow (Saturday, …

Residents of Osun State have discovered the warehouse in Ede where items donated as COVID-19 palliatives were stored. The residents broke in and looted the warehouse located at Cocoa Products …

Yesterday, in the heat of the violence that followed the Lekki Toll Gate incident when soldiers opened fire on unarmed protesters, many took to different social media platforms to share …