The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said that the 2026 budget is a well-planned instrument to solidify the gains of President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda. He recently revealed that the budget is already yielding positive results, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, the ...

United States President Donald Trump has shared a list showing welfare rates among immigrants. He recently revealed that about 33.3 per cent of Nigerian immigrant households received some form of public assistance in the United States. The top 10 countries with the highest reported welfare rates include Bhutan – 81.4 ...

Former BBNaija housemate Tacha has slammed Nigerians who have been criticizing Victor Osimhen following the confrontation he had with his teammate Ademola Lookman on the pitch. The clash happened during Nigeria’s 4-0 win against Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations last night, January 5. While the reason behind the ...

Popular American rapper Cardi B has reacted angrily to a viral claim alleging that her father is a convicted s*x offender. Recall that the allegation recently spread rapidly online, claiming that her father was arrested, convicted of attempted rape in the early 1990s, and served jail time in the United ...

Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has expressed pride in her sister, Mercy Aigbe, following her groundbreaking achievement. Recall that Toyin’s movie, “Oversabi Aunty”, recently hit N711.5 million in 18 days, making it the 4th highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time in West Africa. Expressing excitement at the news, Mercy revealed that ...

The national vice chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress for the North East region, Mustapha Salihu, has rejected reports saying that those joining his party will escape prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He recently had his say while speaking to journalists at his Yola private residence, ...

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has said that Nigeria’s failure to respond to the reported action by the United States against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro exposes a crisis of legitimacy and moral authority under the Bola Tinubu government. The party recently had its say via a press statement by the ...

Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet has won the award for Best Actor at the 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards. He recently gave a rare shout-out to partner Kylie Jenner during his acceptance speech, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Kylie is his partner of three years, and he is grateful ...

“One Battle After Another” has been named the year’s best movie by organizers of the 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards. The film recently won Best Picture over fellow nominees Bugonia, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Jay Kelly, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, Sinners, Train Dreams and Wicked: For Good. Reacting, Paul Thomas Anderson, who directed ...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has warned the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ajibola Basiru, to stay away from the internal politics of Rivers State. He recently accused him of only being interested in the state’s resources, and Nigerians have been reacting. ...

Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has condemned the killing of over 40 people in a terrorist attack on Kasuwan-Daji Market in the Domo community of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. He recently urged the Federal Government to halt what he described as the growing normalisation of mass ...

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has expressed sadness over the demise of Senator John Kojo-Brambaifa. He recently had his say via a condolence message issued to newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah. According to him, Brambaifa was an illustrious son of Bayelsa State, and he’ll be remembered ...

Nollywood actress Dakore Akande has come out to mourn the death of her father. This comes after Timini Egbuson had announced his sad passing, stating that he never thought he would start the year by saying RIP to his dad. Also reacting, Dakore revealed that she is totally heartbroken to ...

Nollywood actor and movie producer Lateef Adedimeji has urged Nigerians to normalize praying in 2026. He recently had his say via his New Year’s message, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the reality is that people aren’t jealous of material things anymore, and the enemy is more invested ...

Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has announced the release date for the second season of his epic series, “Anikulapo.” He recently made the announcement via a social media post, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the 2nd season of the series will be available on Netflix on the 30th ...

The National leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Sen Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has set conditions and terms to enter a merger under the party or any other political party. He recently had his say while addressing groups of supporters at his Miller Road residence in Kano over the ...

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said that he was listed for elimination as a Boko Haram figure on the same day the United States conducted an air strike in Nigeria. He recently had his say while addressing his congregation in a video that has since gone viral, and ...

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the military, police and State Security Service to track down and apprehend the perpetrators of the Kasuwan Daji attack in Niger State. Recall that terrorists recently killed at least 30 villagers and abducted scores of women and children. According to him, security agencies must urgently ...

Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has expressed heartfelt gratitude to her fans, friends and family for standing by her in 2025. She recently revealed that her loved ones made it an unforgettable year, and fans have been reacting. In her New Year’s message on Instagram, Destiny disclosed that her friends and family ...

Popular rapper, Falz and French-Senegalese actress, Liliane Maroune, have been unveiled as hosts of the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The event is set to happen from January 7 to 11, 2026, in Lagos, and Falz becomes the second Nigerian to host AFRIMA, after 2Baba’s 2014 debut. According to ...