Phyno is making headlines again—this time not for music, but for business. The Nigerian rapper has announced plans to launch his own condom brand, “Okpu by Alobam,” marking his entry into the sexual health market. The announcement was made via social media, where the artiste shared a preview of the product, including two variants of…
Peter Nworie Chukwu, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, is dead. The cleric died on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the age of 60, according to a statement issued on Saturday by Donatus Oluwa Chukwu, vicar general of the diocese. “With profound sorrow in our hearts, and trusting in the divine mercy of God,…
Azubike Michael Egwu, a prominent Nollywood actor, commonly known as Zubby Michael, has registered as a card carrying memeber of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The actor made this known in a post on his X page on Saturday, saying that he has officially joined the ADC. Picking up his membership card in Ozubulu ward…
Primate Elijah Ayodele, Nigerian cleric and founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has said Bola Tinubu is not certain of securing victory in the 2027 presidential election. Ayodele made the remark in a recent message to his congregation, where he spoke on the political outlook ahead of the next general election. According to the cleric,…
Ohaneze Ndi Igbo, a social-cultural political organisation of the Igbo nation, has announced a ban on the coronation of “Eze Ndi Igbo” (Igbo kings) in foreign countries, citing rising tensions and violent incidents linked to the practice. The development was disclosed by Bianca Ojukwu, minister of state for foreign affairs, in a post on X,…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded the immediate resignation of Professor Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), over an alleged partisan social media post. INEC has denied the allegation. It described the claim as “false and malicious.” In a statement posted on X on Saturday, Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the party,…
Nollywood in 2026 is no longer just a local film industry—it is a global entertainment force powered by cinema releases, streaming platforms, and brand partnerships. Today, the richest nollywood actors and actresses are not just performers; they are producers, investors, and business moguls earning millions beyond acting. This updated 2026 list focuses on currently relevant…
Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent comparison of Nigeria’s fuel prices with those of other African countries, particularly Kenya. The criticism follows Tinubu’s remarks urging Nigerians to be grateful, stating that despite rising fuel costs, the country is still better off than nations like Kenya. Reacting through his spokesperson, Atiku…
The National Orientation Agency has unveiled plans to ensure that at least 70% of cartoons watched by Nigerian children are locally produced, as part of efforts to promote indigenous culture and national values. The initiative is designed to counter the growing influence of foreign media on young Nigerians. Whhich officials say has shaped attitudes and…
The African Development Bank has approved a $200 million loan to support Nigeria’s plan to expand its fibre optic infrastructure and strengthen digital skills and capacity across the country. The funding will drive a major nationwide project aimed at deploying about 90,000 kilometres of fibre cables. Expanding Nigeria’s backbone network from roughly 30,000 km to…
