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‘I was in a dark place’ – Toke Makinwa’s ex-husband shares struggles with depression after…
Fitness entrepreneur and media personality, Maje Ayida, has spoken candidly about slipping into depression following his widely-publicised divorce from Nollywood actress, Toke Makinwa. Speaking at a UK church in a…
Stray bullet kills 20-month-old child in Imo
A stray bullet from a yet-to-be-identified source has allegedly hit and killed a 20-month-old child in Umuoba-Uratta, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo. The incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Monday. In…
Most followed Tiktoker Khaby Lame deported from US over visa violation
Italian-Senegalese social media sensation, Khaby Lame, known as the world’s most followed TikTok creator, has been deported from the United States after allegedly overstaying his visa, The New York Times reported.…
Dear Bunmi, my wife no longer turns me on
Dear Bunmi, My wife no longer turns me on, as I don’t find her attractive anymore. We’ve been married for 28 years and are now in our 50s. I’m not a strapping young man but I’ve kept fit and exercise daily, while my…
No offering goes to heaven, it is men that spend it – Pastor Abel Damina
A Nigerian pastor, Abel Damina of Abel Damina Ministries International, has said the offerings and tithes collected in churches don’t belong to God, but men. The controversial man of God stirred discussion with his recent statements…
I nearly quit my PhD due to pressure from lecturers — Patience Jonathan
Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, said she nearly abandoned her pursuit of a Doctor of Philosophy at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education due to pressure from her lecturers. The…
Economy palava: More men now sell ‘amala’ in bukas
It may look hilarious to see a man in a local restaurant – buka, in local parlance, turning amala (a meal made from yam flour), in a big pot and, at the same time, scooping it into customers’ bowls and adding soup.…
Retired Kogi Army Major dies in kidnappers’ den after N10m ransom payment
A retired Army Major, Joe Ajayi, who was kidnapped at his residence in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu local government area of Kogi State a few weeks ago, has died in the kidnappers’ den despite a ransom of N10 million paid for…
Ojude Oba 2025: Over 100m global participants expected — Organisers
No fewer than 100 million people are expected to participate in the 2025 edition of the globally renowned Ojude Oba Festival, the event’s organising committee has revealed. The Coordinator of the Ojude Oba…
Outrage as LSE sacks 71-year-old Nigerian cleaner over alleged theft
The dismissal of a 71-year-old cleaner, Janet Olufunke Damiro, from the London School of Economics (LSE) has ignited a broader conversation about fairness in the workplace, particularly in the treatment of elderly…
India detains Nigerian woman for overstaying visa
Indian authorities have arrested a Nigerian woman in her rented apartment in Kondhwa, Pune, for staying in the country after the expiration of her visa. The woman was arrested by the Foreigners Registration Office…
Lovers publicly flogged in Indonesia for sex outside marriage
A man and woman were publicly flogged 100 times each in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province on Wednesday after they were found guilty of sex outside marriage by a court operating under strict Islamic law. Sexual…
How I attempted to rape varsity student due to cold weather – Suspect
…As Osun Amotekun Corps parade suspects A suspected rapist, Raji Ridwan, on Tuesday disclosed that cold weather lured him to attempt to rape a varsity female student in Osun State. Raji, 25, said he barged into the room of…
Alaafin superior to any other Yoruba oba – Oluwo
The Oluwo of Iwo in Iwo Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has described the Alaafin of Oyo as supreme to all other traditional rulers and titles in Yorubaland. According to the News…
Man falls from 26-storey Cocoa House in Oyo
A yet-to-be-identified man has reportedly fallen from one of the top floors of the 26-storey Cocoa House building in Ibadan, Oyo State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident, which threw the entire business community…
23 teenagers in police net for allegedly terrorising Lagos community
The Police Command in Lagos State has detained 23 suspected miscreants responsible for the assaults, harassment and stealing from shops and residents in Mushin area of the state. The command’ s spokesperson, CSP…
Actress Biola Bayo confirms separation from husband
Nollywood actress Biola Bayo has announced her separation from her husband, referring to him as her “ex-husband and baby daddy” in a heartfelt birthday tribute shared on social media. Bayo revealed that they…
Speed Darlington seeks rescheduling of NAPTIP appearance over viral video
Controversial singer Speed Darlington has requested that his scheduled appearance before the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) be moved to June 26, following public outrage over a…
‘I won’t move out of my ex-husband’s house’ – Woman insists after divorce
A mother of six, Latinate Sanusi, on Monday, told a Shari’a court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna, that she can’t leave her former husband’s house after three pronouncements of divorce. Ms Sanusi stated this in response to…
WAEC: Parent hires thugs to assault vice principal for preventing cheating
SUSPECTED thugs hired by a parent of a student of Complete Child Development College, Aule, Akure, in Ondo State, reportedly beat-up the Vice Principal of the school for preventing his son from cheating in the…
In Nigeria you can get booked for $400,000 for a naming ceremony, says Davido
While it is common knowledge that top Nigerian artists often prefer international engagements due to the allure of foreign currency and wider exposure, Afrobeats superstar Davido has offered a more nuanced perspective on…
Comply with June 2 invite or face legal action – NAPTIP warns Speed Darlington
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has issued singer Speed Darlington a two-day…
Ronald Fenty, father of Rihanna, dies at 70
Ronald Fenty, the father of global music icon Rihanna, has passed away at the age of 70. According to a source with direct knowledge, Fenty died in Los Angeles following a battle with an undisclosed illness. On…
Why babies shouldn’t be kissed — Paediatricians
Paediatricians have warned against kissing babies on the lips, stating that the practice could expose infants and newborns to serious health risks. The child health experts explained that kissing newborns may expose…