Lady Gaga and her fiancé, Michael Polansky, have welcomed their first child, according to US media reports on Friday. The pop star, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, 40, began dating Polansky in 2020 and got engaged to the businessman…
The Federal Government has begun the process to decriminalise attempted suicide after the Federal Executive Council endorsed the position of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on the matter. Vanguard reported on Friday that the Minister of State…
Millions of naira invested by Nigerians in PXES ponzi scheme, an online investment platform, are now at risk after the scheme suddenly stopped paying returns and became inaccessible. According to information obtained by Saturday PUNCH, investors who put tens of…
President Donald Trump affirmed on Friday that the United States would never forget the nine eleven, 2001 terrorist attacks, suggesting that 25 years later, the nation remains engaged in a broader conflict involving Iran as part of the ongoing war…
Nollywood actor, Daniel Etim Effiong has defended his involvement in multiple kissing scenes in movies, arguing that actions should be judged by a person’s intentions rather than by outward appearances. In an social media video, the actor questioned critics who…
Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle, a Nigerian cleric, has been shot and killed in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Nigerian Citizens Association, South Africa (NICASA), disclosed this in a statement released on Friday. Rev. Frank Onyekwelu, National President of NICASA, said the…
Amid Xenophobic attacks, the National Assembly has directed politicians and government officials to stay away from legislative events hosted or organised by South Africa until further notice. It has also suspended official visits to the country. The leadership of the…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike across public universities if federal and state authorities fail to address its outstanding demands. ASUU President Christopher Piwuna issued the warning in a statement released…
Nigerian petroleum product traders, marketers, depot owners and refiners are considering another petrol price hike as crude oil prices climb above $105 per barrel. According to source’s survey of crude oil prices on Friday, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent…
US President Donald Trump has said he believes the war with Iran will continue until after the November midterm elections and that oil prices will not fall before then. “I think the war’s going to end immediately after the election…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) plans to install 50–70 smart, self-service fuel stations across the country within the next six months. The company said the initiative forms part of a broader plan to transform its traditional retail outlets…
Popular anime voice, Mike McFarland, a renowned voice actor known for his roles in the English-dubbed versions of “One Piece” and “Dragon Ball Z,” has died at the age of 56 after battling brain cancer. McFarland was a veteran voice…
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. The former Kano State governor made the call on Monday while speaking at his Abuja residence…
As part of the Presidential Reward for winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed that each member of Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, will receive the naira equivalent of $100,000. The commission also…
The Nigerian Air Force has received military hardware from the United States. The United States Africa Command, or AFRICOM, made this announcement on its official website on Thursday. The delivery is a component of initiatives to bolster both nations’ security…