Japan has recently carried out the execution of Takahiro Shiraishi, a man notorious for his heinous crimes that shocked the nation and garnered international attention. Shiraishi, known as the “Twitter Killer,” was convicted of murdering nine people, including women and young girls, after luring them to his apartment through Twitter, now known as X….
In a recent political showdown, former Kaduna State governor Nasir El‑Rufai stirred the discussion by asserting that President Bola Tinubu has virtually no chance of a 2027 re‑election. El‑Rufai boldly claimed Tinubu would be “lucky to come third” due to poor economic performance, escalating insecurity, and crumbling infrastructure. His remarks have reignited debate about who…
The House of Representatives has introduced a bill to ban commercial surrogacy in Nigeria and regulate the practice solely for altruistic purposes. Sponsored by Hon. Uchenna Okonkwo (Idemili North/South, Anambra), the bill—titled A Bill for an Act to Protect the Health and Well-being of Women, Particularly in Relation to Surrogacy—seeks to ensure surrogacy is ethical,…
The Big Brother Naija 2024 Season 9 reunion ignited drama as former housemates Zion and Chinwe reignited a heated disagreement over who brought their relationship to an end. Fans already familiar with the couple, who entered the house as the “Zinwe” pair were drawn back into the whirlwind of their romance and betrayal during this…
Photo Credit: Beyoncé/Instagram In a show-stopping moment on June 19, 2025, Beyoncé surprised her Paris crowd at the Stade de France by bringing out Miley Cyrus for the first-ever live debut of their Grammy-winning country-pop duet, II Most Wanted. Amid a cascade of cheers, both stars emerged in matching gold ensembles, dazzling thousands with their Southern-rooted harmony and…
In the early hours of June 24, 2025, a tentative ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Trump was abruptly marred when Iran reportedly launched a ballistic missile. Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) identified the incident as the first explicit violation of the newly declared truce—raising serious questions about Tehran’s agenda and reliability in diplomatic engagements. The missile…
Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been re-arraigned before Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja on multiple charges of cyberstalking. The Inspector-General of Police brought the case against Otse, accusing him of using his social media platforms to spread false and defamatory content about public figures, including actresses…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a planned shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company starting May 24, 2025. This move comes months after a $1.5 billion rehabilitation aimed at reviving the long-dormant facility. The shutdown is reportedly for maintenance and to improve the plant’s long-term efficiency. The refinery, which briefly resumed…
Nollywood actress and body positivity advocate Monalisa Ayobami Stephen has reportedly passed away at the age of 32. She died on May 13, 2025, in Lagos after battling health complications. Known for her outspoken stance against body shaming, Monalisa leaves behind a legacy of advocacy for self-love and mental health awareness. Her passing has prompted…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially acknowledged that errors within its system affected the results of some candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement released earlier today, JAMB confirmed that technical glitches during result processing led to discrepancies in the scores of certain candidates. According…