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Snoop Dogg Says He’s ‘Scared to Go to the Movies’ Over LGBTQ+ Scenes in Kids’ Films

American rapper Snoop Dogg has said he is “scared to go to the movies” because of what he describes as the growing presence of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) representation... Read more »
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Bayelsa Man Claims to Be President Tinubu’s Biological Son in Viral Video

A  Bayelsa Man has publicly claimed that he is the biological son of Pres. Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a viral video, the man who introduced himself as Sunday Tinubu said he has... Read more »
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NDLEA Arrests Drug Dealers Responsible For Detention Of Nigerians In Saudi Arabia

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a suspected drug kingpin and five members of a syndicate linked to the wrongful detention of three Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. The... Read more »
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Patience Ozokwor Shares Powerful Message on Finding Purpose in Pain

Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, has dropped a powerful word for her followers. Taking to her Instagram story, the actress reminded fans that life’s worst tragedies and... Read more »

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Again, Russia claims another village in Ukraine’s region

The Russian army Monday claimed to have captured another village in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, moving deeper into Ukrainian territory as peace efforts stall. Russian forces are slowly but steadily gaining ground in costly... Read more »
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Delta Winning War Against Kidnappers With Technology, Community Support – Harrison Gwamnishu

Activist and security advocate, Harrison Gwamnishu, has declared that Delta State, particularly the Delta North Senatorial District, is recording major successes in the fight against kidnapping through the deployment of technology, synergy... Read more »
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EFCC Disowns Ex-Staff Featured on Matchmaking Show, Orders Arrest

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has distanced itself from the activities of a dismissed staff, Olakunle Alex Folarin, who recently appeared on a matchmaking programme hosted on Leke Miami’s social... Read more »
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ASUU to Embark on Nationwide Campus Protest Over Welfare, Poor Conditions

Nigeria’s Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Saturday declared Tuesday, August 26, 2025, as a day of protest across the campuses in the country. ASUU, in a terse message obtained by... Read more »
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Drama as Nkubi’s Wife Exposes Man Who Suggested She End Her Daughter’s Life

Vivian Joseph, the wife of Nollywood actor, Victor ‘Nkubi’ Nwaogu, took to Facebook on Sunday to share cute photos with her daughter on a playground. The man, Kelvin Sommy Billions, commented on the... Read more »
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One Killed, Two Injured in Farmer-Herder Clash in Niger State

A farmer-herder clash has claimed the life of a herder and left two persons injured in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State. Akelicious gathered that the incident occurred at about 2:00... Read more »
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Troops Launch Rescue Mission for Abducted Edo Seminarians, Hunter Shot in Kogi Ambush

Troops of the Nigerian Army have launched a joint rescue operation for two abducted seminarians from Ivianakpodi Minor Seminary, Agenebode, Edo State, with support from vigilantes and hunters. Sources told Akelicious that... Read more »
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Kidnapped Anambra Politician Released After ₦16m Ransom, Brother Killed

The family of Hon. Ernest Okafor has confirmed his release after spending several days in captivity. Reliable sources disclosed that his freedom was secured following the payment of a ₦16 million ransom... Read more »
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Dangote Won’t Treat His Child Here — Phyna Slams Nigerian Healthcare System

In a video circulating online Phyna was seen at the reception of the hospital where her sister is being treated, alongside some individuals identified as members of the Dangote Group management. Phyna... Read more »
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President Tinubu Arrives Brazil on State Visit to Strengthen Economic Partnerships

President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has arrived in Brazil on a momentous two-day state visit aimed at deepening economic partnerships and exploring new opportunities... Read more »
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Troops Repel Bandits in Benue, Recover Six Motorcycles

The Nigerian troops have recovered six motorcycles after a gun duel with bandits during a clearance operation in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area. The troops embarked on a clearance operation across the Sankera... Read more »
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Poor Nigerians Suffer Miscarriage of Justice While the Rich Walk Free — Sultan of Sokoto

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has decried the rising commercialization of justice in Nigeria, warning that the judiciary risks losing public trust if urgent reforms are not undertaken. Speaking... Read more »
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Dangote’s 1,000 trucks arrive, fuel distribution to begin from S’West

Barring any last-minute change in plan, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is expected to start its direct fuel distribution scheme soon, as 1,000 Compressed Natural Gas-powered trucks required for the exercise have arrived... Read more »
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Yobe varsity student killed in auto crash

A 100-level student of Yobe State University, Damaturu, Amina Yakubu, was killed in a road accident on Saturday, near the institution’s gate, Akelicious gathered on Sunday. The spokesperson of the Yobe State... Read more »
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Oshoala’s Bay FC set NWSL stadium record

Asisat Oshoala’s American club, Bay FC, set the National Women’s Soccer League attendance record as they drew more than 40,000 fans against the Washington Spirit at Oracle Park on Saturday. Oshoala was an... Read more »
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Yoruba leaders urge govs, others to intervene in Ooni, Alaafin rift

The Yoruba Leaders of Thought  (Egbe Ilosiwaju Yoruba) has appealed to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, to put an immediate end to... Read more »