If everything goes according to plan, the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, and the 32-member House of Assembly will return to office on September 18. Reports of Fubara’s return broke last week after a closed-door meeting between President Tinubu and the Sole Administrator, ...

The meeting organized by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, to end the dispute between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group has ended in a deadlock. The discussions, which sought to address disagreements over unionisation and related labour issues, ...

Amid all of his relationship controversies in recent months, 2face Idibia’s management has come out to say that his legacy remains intact. His management recently revealed that 2baba’s legacy cannot be diminished by temporary distractions. Speaking during an interview with Saturday Beats, the Head of Legal and Communication at A ...

Nollywood actress, Opeyemi Aiyeola, has reacted to reports surrounding fellow actor Ibrahim Chatta’s bereavement. She recently clarified that Ibrahim Chatta lost his godson, not his biological child. In an Instagram post she shared online, Opeyemi revealed that while the deceased was also like a son to Chatta, he is not ...

Popular music producer Swizz Beatz has confirmed that he is still married to famous singer Alicia Keys. This comes after reports circulated that the songstress has filed for divorce because Swizz cheated. In a new social media post, the beatmaker simply shut down the rumour, describing the reports as fake. ...

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Adekunle Olopade has reacted after several intimate scenes on the show sparked public outrage. He recently argued that Nigerians do not have the right to insult any housemate who decides to get intimate in the house. In a post he shared on X, Adekunle revealed ...

Popular reality star Khloe Kardashian has come out to celebrate her daughter True’s major milestone. She recently penned an emotional note celebrating True officially starting 2nd grade, and fans have been reacting. Flaunting sweet photos with True and her son Tatum, Khloe expressed how proud she is to be the ...

The industrial dispute between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, and the Dangote Refinery has taken a new turn. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, has declared full solidarity with NUPENG, threatening to join in shutting down the refinery operations if ...

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of “acting like a terrorist organisation.” This is coming after an attack on its members at a church premises in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State last week, a gathering that was attended by party leaders, ...

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, is set to return to the National Assembly later this month after completing her six-month suspension, her lawyer has confirmed. Her counsel, Victor Giwa, recently revealed that the senator is already making plans to resume plenary alongside her colleagues when the Senate reconvenes ...

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged the Federal Government to intervene amid Dangote’s plans to force newly recruited drivers to sign agreements preventing them from joining existing unions in the oil and gas industry. Recall that the National Union of Petroleum and Gas ...

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has insisted that its strike action on Monday, September 8, 2025, will go on as planned. The workers recently accused the management of Dangote Refinery of trying to bring back slavery into Nigeria’s workforce. In a press statement issued and signed ...

Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has told his daughter, Temi Otedola, to see her husband, Mr Eazi, as her boss henceforth. He recently had his say during their wedding reception, as Temi tied the knot with Mr Eazi in a private ceremony in Iceland in August 2025. In a clip circulating ...

Toyin Abraham’s stepdaughter, Temitope Ajeyemi, has come out to pen a sweet birthday message to her. She recently celebrated the “Alakada” actress via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. Taking to Instagram, Temitope wrote that Toyin Abraham deserves lots of praise for being an amazing mother. According ...

Popular actor Kunle Afod has explained why he began to publicise his charity work for ageing Nollywood stars. He recently revealed that while he has only just started making it public, he has been supporting veterans privately for many years. Speaking with actress Biola Adebayo, Afod said that he decided ...

Nollywood actor Bucci Franklin has finally reacted to his alleged relationship with colleague Sunshine Rosman. Recall that the rumours started in 2024 when both actors, who starred in AY Makun’s film “The Waiter,” shared a kiss on stage at the premiere. At the premiere, Bucci ended his speech with “Thank ...

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has come out to address his regular call-out by his junior colleague Gideon Okeke. He recently set the record straight about his relationship with Gideon, and fans have been reacting. Speaking during an interview with Punch Saturday Beats, Jim clarified that he does not acknowledge the ...

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has warned opposition politicians against using insecurity as a political weapon. He recently insisted that Nigeria’s security challenges cannot be solved by “carpet-bombing” bandits out of existence. Speaking at the public presentation of “Where I Stand,” a book written by the late Sheikh Abubakar Gumi ...

The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has vowed to deliver justice for the victims of the June 5, 2022, terrorist attack in Owo. Recall that at least 41 worshipers of St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, were killed while many sustained serious injuries when some men suspected to be terrorists ...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu’s government of intentionally stifling opposition voices ahead of the 2027 elections. He recently expressed concern over what he described as “a calculated assault” on opposition leaders across the country. In a new BBC Hausa report, Atiku cited the invitation of ...