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Media personality, Toke Makinwa, has announced the birth of her first child, a baby girl. Makinwa disclosed this in a statement shared on her Instagram page on Thursday, describing the experience as the happiest moment of her life. She wrote, “I”m a Mommy. This is the happiest I’ve ever been. “My precious daughter, the love I never knew existed, my heart in another human being, my love. “I have seen the goodness of God in my life time. I have seen God move and I no longer just hear of it, I see it. It ended in praise, My miracle…

After wrapping up its nationwide protests on Tuesday, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is preparing to hold congresses to determine its next steps. This development comes ahead of a Federal Government meeting scheduled for today to address long-standing grievances tied to the renegotiated 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, which fueled Tuesday’s protests across universities. Earlier in the year, the Tinubu administration released ₦50 billion to clear earned academic allowances owed to lecturers and university staff. However, ASUU has continued to press for firmer commitments on improved salaries, better working conditions, enhanced funding and autonomy for universities, as well as a…

Police in Anambra State have arrested members of a four-man gang, who specialize in robbing unsuspecting operators of their tricycles. The gang is also said to specialize in robbing unsuspecting members of the public of their cell phones. The gang was arrested by operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to Rapid Response Squad Akwuzu. A press release by the state police command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that the men were arrested in the early hours of Monday, 25th August 2025, while on night patrol along the Agu Awka/Ifite Awka axis. Ikenga in the release said: “The men…

Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has given a special shoutout to Peter Okoye and two other men she described as great dads. On Monday, she shared an Instagram story featuring a quote and tagging singer Peter Okoye, South African TV personality Andile Ncube, and Nigerian entrepreneur Cole Peter. The quote read: “Send this to a Dad who makes you think, ‘Wow he’s really a great DAD’ and his kids are blessed to have him.” Sometimes we all need a little reminder.” In January, singer 2Baba announced his separation from Annie Macaulay after 12 years of marriage In other news…. The Japanese government…

Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has once again captured attention online, this time with a luxury car that has sparked excitement among fans. Videos and photos circulating on social media show the Grammy-winning singer flaunting a Ferrari Testarossa, a classic sports car valued at several millions of dollars. The Testarossa, first produced in the 1980s, remains one of Ferrari’s most iconic models. Burna Boy’s latest acquisition adds to his growing collection of exotic cars, a lifestyle he often showcases. See some of the reactions trailing the video below: @Viola_DefiX So after everything VDM talk, Burna boy no still gree hear? @yoadeoye…

The Anambra State House of Assembly has suspended the lawmaker representing Ayamelum State Constituency, Bernard Udemezue, for three months. Udemezue was suspended over a message and content he shared on social media, which the assembly described as “damaging content”. The lawmaker, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had on his social media accounts, alleged that his constituency, Ayamelum, is marginalised in the area of constituency allowance. Reacting to the post, the assembly had during last Tuesday plenary summoned Udemezue, following a matter of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Aguata 2 State Constituency, Tony…

Veteran journalist Kemi Olunloyo has once again ignited controversy after targeting Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, this time over her grandson’s growing Instagram popularity. In a lengthy social media post, Olunloyo noted that Ojo’s grandson had amassed “100,000 followers in the past 24 hours.” While she appeared to congratulate the actress on the milestone, she criticized the idea of babies having Instagram accounts, insisting that “children should not be on Instagram unless they are recognized public figures.” Olunloyo went further by threatening to mobilize her “flag team” to report the child’s account for allegedly violating the platform’s rules. She also linked…

Gunmen have kidnapped a man from Zawachiki Quarters in Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State. The victim, identified as Aminu Abdullahi, was taken away around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday when the attackers invaded the community. Zagazola Makama reports that the police said they got the report around 7:45 a.m. on Sunday. The Divisional Police Officer of Kumbotso later led a patrol team to the area. According to sources, the police have also taken a statement from the victim’s son, who witnessed the abduction, to help in their investigation.

Nigerian online streamer and content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has appealed to his critics to be easy on him, stressing that he is barely 20 and still learning. Peller has been the subject of criticisms due to his controversial remarks during his TikTok livestreams. In a statement released via his Instagram page, Peller stated that it is strange for a teenager to be criticised the way he is been criticised. He also claimed that his critics focus on the few-second clips he blunders while ignoring the entertainment he provides. “I streamed almost 6 hours, but a 30-second…

Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has stated that infidelity and polygamy in Nigerian society will always exist. During a podcast interview with fellow actress Ayo Adesanya, Akintola alleged that a significant majority of Nigerian men cheat on their partners, citing a staggering 90 to 99 percent figure. The 55-year-old attributed this behavior to cultural and generational patterns, stating that many men are raised in environments where infidelity is normalized. She explained that some men even learn cheating behaviors from their fathers, who may have multiple partners or girlfriends. According to the actress, this cultural influence is deeply ingrained, making it challenging…