15-Year-Old Nigerian-American Student Wins 2026 Cambridge Essay Competition

A 15-year-old Nigerian-American student, Tomisin Olawepo-Hashim, has emerged winner of the Junior Film & Art category at the 2026 Cambridge Language Collective Schools’ Essay Competition in the United Kingdom. Tomisin’s achievement places him among the young participants recognised for their creativity and writing skills in the international competition. The Cambridge Language Collective Schools’ Essay Competition […]

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Pete Edochie Opens Up About Difficulty Walking, Body Swelling

Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has opened up about his current health challenges, revealing that walking has become difficult for him. The respected actor said he has been experiencing swelling in different parts of his body, which has affected his ability to move around comfortably. Edochie, who remains one of the most respected figures in […]

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Lagos Court Sentences Former Teacher to Life Imprisonment for Defiling Eight-Year-Old Pupil

The Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced former school teacher, Nwatu Isaac, to life imprisonment for defiling an eight-year-old pupil of El-Bossaa Nursery and Primary School in Epe. Justice Rahman Oshodi delivered the judgment on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, after finding that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The […]

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Suspected Boko Haram Fighters Reportedly Kill 15 Farmers in Borno

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly killed 15 farmers in Ala and Musune wards of Marte Local Government Area, Borno State. According to reports, the victims were attacked while carrying out farming activities in the area. The incident has heightened concerns over the safety of farmers and residents in communities affected by the ongoing security […]

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X Influencer Reportedly Arrested After Controversial Claim About Don Jazzy and Ayra Starr’s Mother

An X influencer identified by the handle @AJSMILE911 has reportedly been arrested at his residence in Abuja, days after making a controversial claim involving music executive Don Jazzy and the mother of singer Ayra Starr. The influencer had reportedly shared a post alleging that Don Jazzy was romantically involved with Ayra Starr’s mother. The claim […]

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Two Buses Carrying NYSC Prospective Corps Members From Ibadan Reportedly Kidnapped

Two buses reportedly conveying prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from Ibadan to orientation camps in Abia, Imo and Enugu states have allegedly been attacked, with the occupants reportedly abducted. According to a video circulating online, an alarm was raised over the incident, with claims that one of the drivers confirmed that the buses […]

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“I Wanted To Continue My Secret Life” — Tems Opens Up About Life Before Fame

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has opened up about the challenges she faced while adjusting to fame and public attention. Speaking during an episode of The Boost Podcast, the singer reflected on her early days in the music industry and admitted that she initially struggled with being recognised in public. Tems […]

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“Nigeria Happened To Him” — Emeka Okoye Mourns Late Actor Cjay

Nollywood actor Emeka Okoye has mourned the death of his colleague and friend, Chijioke Temidayo Nwokafor, popularly known as Cjay. Okoye, in an emotional tribute shared on Instagram on Wednesday, September 30, expressed deep sadness over Cjay’s passing, describing his death as painful and unexpected. Reflecting on the circumstances surrounding the actor’s death, Okoye wrote, […]

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Mr Eazi Reveals He Didn’t Own a Patek Philippe When He Released ‘Patek’

Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Mr Eazi has revealed that he did not own a Patek Philippe luxury watch when he released his hit song, “Patek.” According to the singer, the song’s title and lyrics were not a reflection of his personal ownership of the expensive timepiece at the time. Mr Eazi explained that during that […]

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“You Took Nigeria From Stage Two Cancer to Stage Four” — Dele Momodu Criticises Tinubu

Veteran journalist and publisher Dele Momodu has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the state of the Nigerian economy and the country’s overall condition. Momodu used a cancer analogy to express his concerns about the direction of the country under the Tinubu administration. He alleged that Nigeria had moved from what he described as “stage two […]

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