Tributes have continued to pour in following the death of veteran Nollywood actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs. Jacobs died at the age of 84, according to an announcement made on Wednesday by his son, Olusoji Jacobs. Several celebrities have since taken to social media to mourn the celebrated actor and extend…
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria following a dominant outing at the 2026 African Wrestling Championships, where the country clinched a record 15th continental title in the women’s category.Describing the achievement as a reflection of consistency, discipline, and national pride, the President said Nigeria’s wrestlers have once again proven their dominance on…
CAF fines Senegal and Morocco, bans players and officials over misconduct during AFCON 2025 final.
Rt. Hon. Mustapha Shu’aib, a close political associate of former Kano State governor and NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), signaling a major political shift in Niger State. Shu’aib, who contested the 2023 Niger State House of Assembly election as the NNPP candidate for…
Tennis legend Serena Williams says a GLP-1 weight-loss medication has improved her health beyond what she experienced during her professional career, crediting the drug with helping her feel stronger and more energetic post-retirement. Williams Highlights Health Gains In recent comments about her wellness journey, Williams revealed that the GLP-1 treatment—commonly prescribed for weight management and…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has unveiled what he described as a “flying” car fitted with thrusters during a livestreamed event at SpaceX’s facility on Thursday. The development comes as the flying car industry continues to face significant technical and regulatory hurdles that have delayed the commercialisation of the technology. During the demonstration, streamed live on…
NRS chairman says Nigeria lacks framework to tax informal sector, explains VAT reforms and business-friendly tax policy.
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has criticised the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) over its renewed enforcement of a ban on sachet and small PET-bottled alcoholic beverages, warning that the action is disrupting legitimate businesses and threatening jobs. MAN said the move contradicts existing federal directives and legislative resolutions,…
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the #OccupyNASS protest entered its second decisive day, as citizens and activists intensified their presence around the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. The mobilization, fueled by recent legislative changes, centers on a singular demand: the explicit reinstatement of “real-time” electronic transmission of results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The…
American singer D4vd has been arrested in Los Angeles in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl whose remains were discovered in a vehicle linked to him, authorities have confirmed. The 21-year-old artist, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is currently being held without bail while investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding…
