Peter Okoye celebrates wife Lola as she turns a year older

Singer Peter Okoye took a moment to celebrate his wife, Lola Omotayo Okoye, as she marked her birthday.

Diphtheria claims 23 lives in Plateau

No fewer than 23 persons have d!ed following a suspected outbreak of diphtheria in Plateau State, with health authorities recording 143 suspected cases in the last two weeks.

Global Crude Prices jump to $95 per barrel as US–Iran conflict escalates

Global crude oil prices experienced a sharp increase over the last 24 hours following new military strikes launched by the United States against Iranian targets in the Middle East.

WASSCE, JAMB to charge candidates N4,000 for O'Level result verification

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have moved to end multiple charges for the verification of candidates’ West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and other O’Level results.

Footballer Rüdiger confirms international retirement

Real Madrid veteran Antonio Rüdiger has decided to retire from international football following the 2026 World Cup The 33-year-old announced his decision on his Instagram profile on Tuesday.

Nigeria on track to become $1tn economy by 2030 – FG

Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, up from 4.23 per cent recorded in the corresponding period of 2025 and 3.89 per cent in the first quarter of 2026.

Lassa fever death toll hits 252 - NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 14 new confirmed cases of Lassa fever, bringing the cumulative number of infections recorded so far this year to 1,035.

Burna Boy’s parents celebrate 36th wedding anniversary

Singer Burna Boy’s parents, Samuel and Bose Ogulu, are celebrating their 36th wedding anniversary.

North Is the biggest beneficiary of my economic reforms – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has asserted that Northern Nigeria stands as the primary beneficiary of his administration’s economic reforms, maintaining that the removal of fuel subsidies rescued the nation from severe fiscal distress and redirected public funds toward critical infrastructure and productive sectors.

Okey Bakassi and wife celebrate 25th wedding anniversary

Nigerian comedian Okey Bakassi and his wife, Zizi, are celebrating 25 years of marriage. The couple got married on September 1, 2001, in Port Harcourt, the city where they first met and fell in love. Marking the anniversary, Okey Bakassi looked back on how their relationship began, including the years they spent apart while pursuing their education, before finding their way back to each other. Taking to his page to celebrate, he wrote: “We met in 1988, few love letters later we became friends. The pursuit of higher education pulled us apart, but destiny brought us back together. On the 1st of September 2001, in the city were we met and fell in love(Port Harcourt) we exchanged marital vows supported by family and friends. God has blessed us with three lovely young adults, kept us in good health and has seen us through a turbulent world that is always changing. We are not chasing records or trying to prove people wrong. We are just living our lives and showing to ourselves that we made the right decision…in love, trust, faith and humility. Zizi, my darling wife, thanks for saying YES, 25yrs ago…thanks for believing, thanks for staying, thanks for helping me find direction, thanks for your sacrifices. Please, let’s do another 25yrs and beyond….you know me like no one does. I love you forever . Happy 25th anniversary, Zizi.”