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On the night of May 17, 2025, the Nigerian music scene was rocked by news of a dramatic accident involving one of its brightest stars, Omah Lay. The Afrobeats sensation, known for hits like Understand and Soso, reportedly found himself at the center of a collision involving his two recently acquired Tesla Cybertrucks in Lagos,…
In a decisive move to uphold environmental regulations, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has shut down DONALD’S restaurant, a popular nightlife spot located at 14 Adebayo Doherty Rd, Lekki Phase 1. The closure, announced on May 17, 2025, stems from the establishment’s involvement in illegal waste disposal, a violation that has sparked renewed discussions…
In a significant moment for Nigeria and the global Catholic community, President Bola Tinubu arrived in Rome, Italy, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. The historic event, set for Sunday, May 18, marks the formal installation of the new pontiff, Cardinal…
n a series of stark warnings, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has repeatedly described Nigeria and, by extension, Africa as “sitting on a keg of gunpowder.” This evocative metaphor, shared through various platforms and widely discussed on X between 2023 and 2024, underscores a deepening crisis fueled by economic hardship, rampant poverty, and youth unemployment….
In a decisive move to safeguard the environment and enhance public health, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has introduced two groundbreaking executive orders aimed at tackling environmental degradation and improving sanitation across the state. Signed on May 16, 2025, these orders address critical issues of indiscriminate tree felling and public hygiene, signaling a robust…
The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has been a significant milestone for millions of Nigerian students aspiring to secure admission into tertiary institutions. However, this year’s examination process hit a snag due to a technical glitch that affected a substantial number of candidates. As of…
On May 16, 2025, a devastating gas cylinder explosion tore through the bustling Plumbing Market along Uga Street, near the Onitsha Bridge Head Market in Anambra State, Nigeria. The incident, which occurred in one of the region’s busiest commercial hubs, has left the community reeling, with conflicting reports of casualties and a renewed focus on…
On May 16, 2025, the city of Ibadan in Oyo State, Nigeria, bore witness to a solemn yet profoundly significant event—the burial of Chief Anike Agbaje-Williams, a trailblazer whose name is etched in the annals of African broadcasting history. Recognized as Africa’s first female television broadcaster, Agbaje-Williams passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, at…
In a significant step toward alleviating the economic burdens faced by millions of Nigerians, the Federal Government has announced that 2.3 million households have successfully received payments under the ongoing Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program. This initiative, a cornerstone of Nigeria’s social safety net, is designed to cushion the effects of recent economic reforms, such…
During a live video session with Peter Okoye of the famous Psquare duo, Peller made a bold statement that Netflix offered him ₦3 billion to include his partner Jarvis in a kissing scene for a project. In his words: “They said they want to use my baby to do a kissing scene. They said three…
