The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has entered a period of mourning following the death of actress, producer, and filmmaker Allwell Ademola. The Yoruba film star died on Saturday at the age of 43. Doctors confirmed her death at Ancilla Hospital in Agege, Lagos. Family sources said Ademola suffered a sudden heart attack at her residence…
President Donald Trump has praised the performance of his economic agenda as the first year of his second term comes to a close. In a post shared on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump said his policies have delivered strong economic growth, reduced trade deficits, and kept inflation low. According to him, these outcomes…
The Federal Government has secured $1.26 billion in financing from Abu Dhabi to advance construction of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway. The Presidency announced the development on Friday, confirming that the funding will support Phase One, Section Two of the project.President Bola Tinubu commended the Ministries of Finance and Works, as well as the Debt Management…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government over the December 25, 2025 airstrikes carried out by the United States Africa Command in Sokoto State.The opposition party demanded clarity on the number of terrorists killed during the operation.It also questioned Nigeria’s actual role in the military action. The party made its position known…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspected banditry and kidnapping suspects in Kwara State following a covert operation carried out on December 19, 2025. According to police authorities, operatives intercepted the suspects along the Komen–Masallaci axis of Kaiama Local Government Area during a joint operation involving the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team and the…
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has received another chieftaincy title in Lagos. Traditional leaders installed him as the Okanlòmo of Eyọ Ọba Alakẹtẹ Pupa, Laba Ẹkun, during a ceremony held in the state. His wife, Layal Tinubu, also received a complementary chieftaincy title. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu congratulated the couple on Friday….
Lead counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has renewed calls for his relocation from Northern Nigeria following security concerns linked to a recent bombing in Sokoto State. The lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, made the call on Friday through a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle. He…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has praised President Bola Tinubu for ensuring a peaceful Christmas celebration, describing it as the first in many years without reported church attacks. CAN President, Most Revd Daniel Okoh, made the remark on Friday after a courtesy visit to the President and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in Lagos….
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. A member of the Dajoh family, Abraham Double-d Dajoh, made the marriage public on Friday through a celebratory Facebook post. He confirmed the union and welcomed Queen…
The Federal Government has confirmed that debris from a United States airstrike against Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists in Sokoto State caused the explosions that damaged properties in Offa, Kwara State, on Christmas night. The clarification followed public anxiety after explosions rocked parts of Offa, damaging homes, shops, and a hotel. As a result, residents expressed…
