Singer Peter Okoye celebrates son as he turns 18

Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has celebrated his son, Cameron Nonso Okoye, as he clocks 18.

Suspected human trafficker arrested with seven underage girls in Benue

A suspected human trafficker identified as Rita was arrested in Aliade, Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State, in connection with the trafficking of underage girls.

You have no right to govern other countries - Brazil's President Lula slams Trump

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has criticised US President Donald Trump’s approach to international affairs, saying the American leader has the right to govern the United States but not to impose his will on other countries.

“I don’t allow social media to drive my life” – Femi Adebayo

Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo says he has reached a point where he no longer lets social media determine how he lives his life.

NCDC reports 1,086 Lassa fever cases, 259 de@ths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says Nigeria recorded 1,086 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 259 de@ths across 24 states and 118 Local Government Areas in 2026.

CBN cuts interest rates to 23%

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced its benchmark interest rate from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent following the conclusion of the Monetary Policy Committee’s 307th meeting in Abuja.

2026 Ballon d’Or: I would be disappointed to not win it – Mbappe

Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has admitted he would be disappointed not to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

NMDPRA uncovers fuel under-dispensing at filling stations nationwide

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it has detected cases of many fuel stations under-dispensing petroleum products in their retail outlets nationwide.

President Tinubu celebrates King Sunny Ade @ 80

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated legendary musician, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, on his 80th birthday, saying his extraordinary career transformed juju music into a globally recognised Nigerian cultural treasure.

11 terrorists surrender, four arrested in Yobe

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have foiled terrorist movement in a night ambush in Yobe State, arresting four suspected Boko Haram terrorists, while 11 terrorists others surrender.