Nigerian music superstar Davido has recently been criticized for smoking next to his wife, Chioma Avril, in a public setting. The incident, captured in photos that quickly circulated on social media, has sparked widespread backlash from fans and health advocates. The images show Davido lighting up a cigarette while sitting close to Chioma, leading many…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly apprehended a prominent protest leader of the #EndBadGovernance protests in Abuja, marking a significant escalation in the government’s response to the ongoing demonstrations. This arrest comes as part of a wider crackdown on protest organizers, with the DSS actively tracking and surveilling key figures in the movement….
In a chilling and tragic incident, gunmen have killed eight community leaders in Umucheke Okwe, a village in Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State, south-east Nigeria. The attack, which occurred on Saturday evening, has left the community in shock and mourning. The victims included the President-General of the community, Hyginus Ohazuruike, and seven village…
The Kano State government has taken a significant step towards restoring normalcy by relaxing the curfew imposed following recent disturbances. State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Baba Dantiye, announced on Sunday that the curfew hours have been adjusted to 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This decision aims to allow residents to conduct essential daily activities…
In recent online developments, Nigerian politician Hon Falegan has publicly criticized actress Tonto Dikeh following the emergence of a viral video showing Dikeh in a heated altercation with a car dealer. The video, which has quickly spread across social media platforms, captures a dramatic exchange between the two parties, sparking a wave of discussions and…
In a recent statement, actor Lege Miami lauded the Igbo community for their positive response towards the government. Miami noted that around 80% of Igbos chose not to participate in protests, instead showing strong support and patience with governmental policies and actions. This significant portion of the community’s approach highlights their commitment to national stability…
The streets of Abuja erupted in chaos as hoodlums clashed with police forces during what began as a peaceful protest. The Nigerian Police Force reported that they were forced into a fierce gunbattle with armed troublemakers who attempted to disrupt the demonstration. Eyewitnesses described a scene of pandemonium as security forces deployed teargas and live…
The Nigerian Military, through General Leo Irabor, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, has issued a stern warning to protesters, stating that the Nigerian military will take action if the ongoing disruptions to peace and security continue. This comes as anti-government protests intensify across the country, with demonstrators demanding improved economic conditions and better governance. The…
Enugu, the capital city of Enugu State, in the South-East of Nigeria witnessed subdued activity on Thursday as residents largely refrained from participating in the nationwide protest slated to continue until August 10th. Our reporter observed significantly reduced human and vehicular movement across Enugu Metropolis. While the Ogbete Main Market, the largest market in the…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has strongly condemned a social media campaign urging Igbo people to leave Lagos and the Southwest region of Nigeria. The governor’s swift response came in the wake of a controversial post by the ‘LagosPedia’ account on X (formerly Twitter), which threatened to organize an ‘#IgboMustGo’ protest from August 20th to…
