Comedian and skit maker Josh Alfred, popularly known as Josh2Funny, has shared his thoughts on the growing popularity of “brain-rot” content creators and illiterate or semi-literate social media influencers in Nigeria. The debate gained attention after rapper YCee described the…
Afrobeat icon Femi Kuti has argued that President Bola Tinubu is not the major problem confronting Nigeria, blaming the country’s deeper challenges on institutional corruption. Kuti made the remarks during a recent episode of the Good News Naija podcast, where…
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said President Bola Tinubu appears more focused on Nigeria’s long-term future than on preserving his political goodwill. Sani made the remarks on Wednesday while speaking on TVC’s This Morning programme during a discussion…
The Nigerian Law Society (NLS) has faulted the directive of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, restricting Nigerian lawyers from using the title ‘Barrister’ and recommending ‘Esquire’ instead. The NLS argued that the directive has no clear…
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has assured the families of 10 police officers killed during a gun battle with suspected bandits in Sakaba Local Government Area that they will receive the state government’s support. Idris gave the assurance when he…
Nigerian singer Ruger has reacted after a TikTok user expressed a wish for him to die. The incident began when the female TikTok user criticised the singer’s music, describing one of his songs as “misogynistic and homophobic.” In a video…
Peller has criticised his parents for attending his wedding ceremony with their respective partners. The Nigerian streamer and TikTok personality tied the knot with his partner, Jarvis, in a white wedding ceremony over the weekend. Peller’s parents, who are separated,…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has warned that accepting unverified academic credentials among politicians and public officials could weaken societal standards and jeopardise Nigeria’s future. Obi issued the warning in a post on his X handle on Tuesday,…
sun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has raised concerns over a viral video allegedly showing Senator Francis Fadahunsi calling for the killing of leaders of the Accord Party and their family members. Adeleke expressed the concern on Tuesday during an emergency…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday received one of the five battalions of Nigerian Army troops deployed to Omu Aran in Irepodun Local Government Area of the state’s Kwara South Senatorial District. The governor received the troops at the…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abia State University, Uturu branch, has declared an indefinite strike at the institution. The industrial action was announced in a notice issued to members of the union on Tuesday, with the branch citing…
Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, has described her frequent portrayal of witches, wicked women and other antagonistic characters in Nollywood movies as a divinely assigned calling. The actress made the revelation during a live-streamed interview…
Leaders and residents of eight communities in Ogbomoso South Local Government Area of Oyo State have given a group of Fulani herdsmen a 48-hour ultimatum to leave the communities over alleged security concerns and other disturbances. The community leaders said…
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has appealed to United States President Donald Trump to pay close attention to the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. Davido made the appeal in a post on his X account on Tuesday,…
Nigerian influencer and entrepreneur, Priscilla Ojo, has responded to social media users urging her to “free Juma Jux” following concerns over the Tanzanian singer’s slimmer appearance. The comments gained attention after some Tanzanian fans jokingly claimed that Juma Jux had…