Doris Ogala Alleges Cleric Caused Her Distress
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has triggered widespread concern across the entertainment industry after sharing a series of emotional social media posts in which she revealed she is grappling with severe personal challenges and accused popular cleric Chris Okafor of being responsible for her distress. In a video that has since
AFCON 2025: Referee Plays Down Criticism After Nigeria Exit
Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea has dismissed the backlash that followed Nigeria’s elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, saying criticism is a normal part of football. Nigeria crashed out of the tournament on Wednesday night after losing on penalties to hosts Morocco in a tightly contested semi-final that
Nigeria Marks 60 Years Since First Military Coup
Nigeria on January 15, 2026, marked 60 years since the country’s first military coup of 1966, a watershed moment that ended the First Republic and reshaped the nation’s political history, even as the date was observed nationwide as Armed Forces Remembrance Day to honour fallen military personnel. The anniversary underscored
Oyedele Says He’s Receiving Threats Over Tax Reform Agenda
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that he has been receiving threats in connection with Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform policy. Speaking at a governance colloquium held to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on
Dollar Sells for ₦1,500 in Lagos Black Market
The black market, also known as the parallel market or Aboki FX, has pegged the dollar at ₦1,500 for sales and ₦1,485 for purchases in Lagos as of Tuesday, January 13, 2026, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC) outlets. The parallel market rate provides an alternative for individuals
Nigeria Eyes Morocco Semi, Prepares for Penalties
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has admitted that Nigeria could be taken all the way to penalties when they face hosts Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals. Only one match at the tournament has so far been decided from the spot the last-16 tie between Mali
Simi Celebrates 7th Wedding Anniversary with Adekunle Gold
Nigerian singer Simi has marked her seventh wedding anniversary with fellow music star Adekunle Gold, taking to Instagram to share an emotional and heartfelt message reflecting on their journey together. The singer used the milestone as an opportunity to express gratitude for the love, understanding, and peace that have defined
Airstrikes Kill Dozens of ISWAP Fighters in NE Nigeria
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has neutralised dozens of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters during coordinated air interdiction missions carried out across parts of Borno and Yobe states, including the notorious Timbuktu Triangle. Security expert Zagazola Makama disclosed that the successful operations followed actionable intelligence obtained
Osun Govt Faults Police Over Arrest Handling
The Osun State Government has criticised the state Police Command over what it described as the unprofessional and inconsistent handling of recent arrests, raising concerns over due process and transparency. The government’s position was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
World Bank Sees Nigeria Growing 4.4% in 2026, 2027
The World Bank has projected that Nigeria’s economy will grow by 4.4 per cent in both 2026 and 2027, describing the outlook as the country’s fastest growth rate in more than a decade. The projection is contained in the Global Economic Prospects report released by the Bretton Woods institution in