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Nigeria is mourning the loss of one of its most respected elder statesmen and philanthropists, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, who passed away in the early hours of Saturday, June 28, 2025. He was 94 years old. Dantata, a revered figure in the business and philanthropic circles…Read More

Joy Mojisola Raimi represented Nigeria with pride at Miss World 2025, making it to the Top 20 and ending her journey with words of gratitude. The post Joy Mojisola Raimi Wrapped Her Miss World Journey in Gratitude & a Top 20 Spot appeared first on BellaNaija – Showcasing Africa to the world…Read More

Several persons are feared dead and many others injured after suspected armed herdsmen launched a fresh attack on the Makurdi–Naka road. Sources informed our reporter that the attackers struck on Friday evening along the troubled axis, leaving commuters stranded. The Makurdi–Naka road has remained under the control of armed Fulani militia groups for weeks, despite repeated assurances of military intervention. This latest attack comes just days after Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, relocated to Benue in response to escalating violence across the state. Read More

The founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, SPAC Nation, Tobi Adegboyega, has been diagnosed with cancer. The celebrity Nigerian UK-based cleric made the revelation on Thursday in a pre-recorded sermon. While addressing his congregation, he disclosed that he has been battling with cancer “for the past few months.” Speaking in the viral video, Pastor Tobi disclosed that he couldn’t join the service physically because he had just undergone major surgery. “I was diagnosed with cancer. Yes, you heard me right. I have been dealing with it for the past few months or even more. I just had a major…

Afrobeat singer Davido has mocked the immediate past Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Timothy Owoeye, over his controversial remark. This comes hours after the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, visited President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, amid the ongoing local government elections crisis in his state. It was reported that the Osun local government allocations have been withheld since February 2025, following the election crisis between the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. However, in a new development on Wednesday, President Tinubu hosted the governor alongside his elder brother, Dr Adedeji…

The lawyer to the deposed Emir of Gwandu, Al-Mustapha Jokolo, has said they accept the Supreme Court judgement that overturned earlier court orders for his reinstatement. In a split decision of three to two, the Supreme Court ruled that the Kebbi State High Court, which had affirmed Jokolo as Emir, lacked jurisdiction to hear the case. The court held that Jokolo failed to comply with the requirement to first submit a formal complaint to the governor before approaching the court. The judgement also upheld the incumbent Emir, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, as the rightful ruler of the Gwandu Emirate. With…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to revoke all land approvals given on federal government road pathways. He made this warning known on Thursday in his speech at the launch of the reconstruction of the Deep Sea Port Access Road through Epe-Ijebu Ode. He underscored the need for state governors to collaborate on infrastructural development. “Please, our dear governors, let’s work together. Don’t give planning approvals without collaborating with the Surveyor General of the Federation and the Ministry of Works on these roads. “I’m glad the Deputy Governor of Lagos State is here. Take it that we will revoke all…

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has turned down a salary offer from Al-Hilal. This was revealed by Nigerian broadcast journalist Onyebuchi Onokala, also known as Buchi Laba. Although Buchi Laba did not disclose the figures, he claimed it was the exact offer the Saudi Pro League side tabled to Osimhen last year. Osimhen had agreed to it at the time, but Napoli changed their financial demands at the last minute, and the transfer fell through. Buchi Laba wrote on X: “Excl: Victor Osimhen officially turns down Saudi club Al Hilal’s first offer. It was the same offer they made last year.…

There have been a lot of talks that Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman will leave Atalanta this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. The speculations did not just start this year though, as he was linked to some top European clubs last summer, but La Dea held on to him even though he expressed his desire to leave…Read More

Southampton and Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is on the verge of completing a dazzling return to Turkish giants Trabzonspor, Soccernet.ng reports. It’s been a wild goose chase in the transfer market for both the Turkish and English clubs as they attempt to lure the towering striker back to Papara Park after his impressive stint…Read More