Shock and grief have rippled through Nigeria’s literary and public space following the tragic death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the 21-month-old son of celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, an incident that has now drawn the direct attention of the Lagos State Government. With allegations of medical negligence hanging heavily in the air, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered a full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding the toddler’s death.
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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 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.
Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, has named Burna Boy as the country’s leading artist at the moment, hailing him as the “senior” among today’s crop of stars.
Nigeria’s entertainment scene is buzzing with joy as award-winning media personality, Toke Makinwa, welcomes her baby girl. The news has sent fans and celebrities alike into a frenzy of celebration, marking one of the most talked-about moments in the industry this week.
Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie is not just known for his commanding presence on screen and baritone voice, but also for the deep, thought-provoking proverbs and quotes he drops with effortless wisdom. His sayings, often wrapped in humor and cultural metaphors, carry the weight of African wisdom and life lessons that resonate far beyond the movie scenes.
There are many types of people during this Davido and Chioma wedding.
There are so many coupes that have been united by the special grace of Big Brother Naija. I mean, BBnaija, might as well call itself the home of love. They even have two married couples as a testament to their promise of matrimonial bliss. However, today, we would like to talk about a very unlikely pair, who did not meet on their season of BBN, but as colleagues. Nevertheless, they have Big Brother to thank for their union.
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Nigeria is known for its amazing music. Here are 5 songs and artists you may have forgotten about.
While Mummy of Lagos, Bobrisky might have over 1 million fans on Instagram, the influencer is not without haters. Here are the six people, who are happy to see the popular crossdresser put away.
The Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, today emphasized the Nigerian government’s commitment to industry revitalization with a keen focus on steel, the cornerstone of infrastructural development and economic renewal.
The Nigerian Entertainment Industry is a thriving one. While Afrobeats has been widely celebrated internationally, Nollywood is not lagging. Prime Video and Netflix have partnered to ensure that Nigerian filmmakers get to the international audience.
Moses Bliss and Kunle Remi might have served Nigerian women breakfast, but there are still many eligible Nigerian male celebs who are single and searching.
Traditional rulers under the auspices of Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council, NTRC, Friday, urged the United Kingdom, UK, to discard visa ban calls on the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu by some person.
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, and the Progressive Impact Organisation for Community Development, PRIMORG, have warned youths, especially…
Following the allegations levelled against the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf, on corruption and nepotism, three non-profit organizations, Lawyers in Defence of Good Governance and Democracy, LIDOGG, Coalition of Civil Society Organizations of Nigeria, COCSON, and the Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association in Nigeria, BAVCCA, Wednesday, declared the claims as baseless.
Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, numbering 300 under the auspices of the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Nigeria, COCSON, Tuesday, unanimously passed a vote of confidence on the Managing Director, North East Development Commission, NEDC, Dr Mohammad Alkali, over his landmark achievements and transparent leadership.
2023 was a year packed with every imaginable activity that saw the period through its ups and downs, but the Oza Carnival, an event hosted annually and at its third edition already, brought the needed succour to those seeking to have a fun-filled celebration December.
Following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision decision to dissolve the Governing Councils of all federal universities in the country, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, have started kicking against the move, and has called on the federal government to reverse it, describing the action “as inimical to the growth of university education and unlawful”.
I am sure many are wondering “What did Mummy Zee do”? Some are even more confused, “Who is Mum Zee or Debbie”. Well, you are not alone.
