Man who failed WAEC 17 times gets multiple academic awards in USA

20 Jun 2024

After facing challenges in gaining admission to a Nigerian university, a Nigerian graduate is now flourishing in the United States. Emmanuel’s story went viral in 2019 when he disclosed that, in order to be admitted to the University of Benin to study mass communications, he had to take the West African Senior School Certificate Examination […]

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Lagos faces cholera surge with 21 deaths, 401 suspected cases

20 Jun 2024

On Thursday, the cholera outbreak in Lagos claimed 21 lives, and 401 suspected cases were reported throughout the state. The Special Advisor to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, announced the development in an update on the disease in Lagos. She revealed that there are now 401 cases of cholera reported throughout […]

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Abroad-based Nigerian lady dies in her sleep two weeks to her traditional wedding

20 Jun 2024

An Abroad-based Nigerian lady who returned to the country has passed away. She reportedly died in her sleep two weeks to her traditional wedding. A Facebook user, Onwuegbuzie Ambrose, who disclosed this in a post on his page on Wednesday, June 19, said the lady died in her Lagos residence. His post reads: “Just saw […]

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13 States To Experience Heavy Rain In Days To Come – NiMET

20 Jun 2024

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMET, in its weather forecast, has predicted heavy rainfall in thirteen states in the coming days. NiMET in a statement released today, June 19 said the affected states could experience flash floods on roads, bridges and low-lying areas which can disrupt vehicular traffic. The predicted states are Niger, Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, […]

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Ojude Oba: The Festival Nigerians Won’t Stop Talking About

20 Jun 2024

  The 2024 Ojude Oba (The King’s Forecourt) is an old festival celebrated mainly by the Yorùbá people of Ijebu-ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. The celebration takes place annually, and while it first gained popularity in 2023 as a result of images and videos going viral online, this year’s Ojude Oba has many Nigerians talking, confirming […]

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Nigerian Man Issues Public Notice As He Announces End Of His Marriage, Estranged Wife Responds

20 Jun 2024

Nigerian man identified as December Nwadoro has gone online to publicly announce the end of his marriage to a woman called Anawanti Divine. The couple had their white wedding on February 18, 2023, after their traditional wedding ceremony was held in November 2022. In a Facebook post on Monday, June 17, 2024, Mr. Nwadoro posted […]

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Nigerian music icon Femi Esho passes away

20 Jun 2024

The Nigerian music industry mourns the loss of Samuel Babafemi Esho, fondly known as “Baba Esho” or “Baba Musician”. According to a family statement by Bunmi Esho, Baba Esho passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at the age of 77 after a brief illness. Esho was a pillar of the Nigerian music scene. He […]

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Atiku meets Babangida, Abubakar in Niger

20 Jun 2024

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday met the duo of ex-military rulers, Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar in their country homes in Niger State. Although issues discussed at the meetings were not made public, Atiku’s visit to the former Nigerian leaders was to prepare the ground for his involvement in the 2027 presidential election. […]

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Fuel Scarcity: Man Shot Dead Over Argument At Petrol Station In Lagos

20 Jun 2024

The family of a young man, Toheeb Eniafe, has been thrown into mourning after he was shot at a petrol station belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited at Obalende in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State. The incident, happened late Wednesday and has left residents in the area in fear. It was gathered […]

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