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Joy has multiplied in the Kosoko household as Nigerian music power couple, Adekunle Gold and Simi, have welcomed twin babies, sending waves of excitement across the entertainment industry and among fans nationwide.

Fresh controversy trailed the leadership of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries on Monday after its Senior Pastor, Chris Okafor, failed to honour an official invitation from the Lagos State Police Command over serious allegations levelled against him.

In a moment of rare self-reflection that quickly caught the attention of fans online, popular Nigerian TikToker and streamer, Peller, has openly admitted his struggle with spoken English, revealing plans to return to school in a bid to improve himself academically.

A routine military movement turned into a scene of devastation on Monday when a convoy of Nigerian soldiers was ripped apart by a deadly landmine explosion and subsequent terrorist fire in Borno State, leaving no fewer than nine troops dead and several others gravely injured.

What began as a routine social media broadcast spiralled into a scene of chaos that has now drawn the full weight of law enforcement. The Lagos State Police Command has arrested popular TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, following a viral video that showed him driving recklessly before crashing his vehicle during a live broadcast.

For nearly three decades, a struggle few ever imagined followed one of Nollywood’s most recognisable faces into adulthood. On Sunday, actress Tonto Dikeh pulled back the curtain on a deeply personal journey, revealing a cycle of addiction that began in her early teens and shadowed her life for 27 years before what she described as a decisive turning point.

Uchechi Kanu, wife of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that her husband is confronting forces “far darker” than those faced by South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. Her comment, which has stirred intense debate online, was shared in a passionate post on X.

United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning that a forthcoming Supreme Court decision on his authority to impose tariffs could endanger the nation’s security, marking one of his strongest public reactions to the ongoing legal challenge against his trade policies.

In a deeply disturbing revelation that has shocked international observers, United States Congressman Riley Moore has shared harrowing accounts of extreme violence he encountered during his recent visit to Benue State. One of the most horrifying stories involved a pregnant woman whose entire family was slaughtered before her eyes and whose unborn baby was brutally ripped from her womb.

In a move that has sent tremors across the political landscape of Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has formally announced the Accord Party as his new political home ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The declaration, made on Tuesday at the Government House Banquet Hall in Osogbo, marks one of the most significant political realignments in the state in recent years.

In a decisive move that underscores Nigeria’s growing role in regional security, the Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin following last weekend’s attempted coup in the neighbouring country.

In a fiercely contested election that drew nationwide attention, Rita Daniels, mother of Nollywood star Regina Daniels, has lost her bid to become President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). The election, held on Saturday during the Guild’s annual general meeting in Benin, Edo State, saw Daniels go head-to-head with AGN National Secretary, Abubakar Yakubu.

In a dramatic turn of events that has gripped both political and entertainment circles, the Edo State House of Assembly has summoned Hon. Natasha Osawaru Irobosa, wife of music icon 2Face Idibia, to answer to allegations of misconduct that lawmakers say have brought the legislative arm into disrepute.

Osun State was thrown into political turmoil on Monday after Governor Ademola Adeleke abruptly resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), just hours before the party’s scheduled governorship primary election. The unexpected move has intensified the crisis already rocking the party both within the state and at the national level.

Nigerian social critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has once again ignited public debate after declaring what he believes is the only viable solution to ending terrorism in the country. His comments, delivered in a video posted on his official Facebook page on Monday, have sparked widespread reactions across social media.

In one of the most unexpected celebrity moments of the year, Nigerian music icon Innocent “2Face” Idibia and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, stunned thousands of viewers on Monday night after engaging in a heated exchange during an Instagram Live session hosted by media personality Daddy Freeze.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched a blistering attack on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing him as an “80-year-old political tourist” following his decision to officially join the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

A Nigerian cleric, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has ignited widespread controversy after alleging that the current Muslim–Muslim leadership at the federal level represents “complete genocide” against Christians in the nation’s political sphere. His remarks, now circulating widely online, have triggered heated reactions across religious and political communities.

In the midst of growing controversy surrounding Burna Boy’s ongoing tour troubles, a fresh wave of speculation hit social media on Thursday after reports claimed the singer had fired his mother, Bose Ogulu, from her long-standing role as his manager. But the rumours were swiftly shut down by none other than his sister, Nissi.

Former Big Brother Naija star, Kiddwaya, has set social media abuzz after claiming that his father, Terry Waya, “discovered” the iconic Banana Island one of Nigeria’s most luxurious and expensive residential areas.

In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves across the entertainment world, two major stops on Burna Boy’s highly anticipated “No Sign of Weakness” U.S. tour have been abruptly cancelled after fans reportedly failed to purchase enough tickets an unexpected setback for an artist known for selling out arenas worldwide.