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Deji Adeyanju Laughs Over Mercy Chinwo N1.1 Billion Defamation Lawsuit

Deji Adeyanju, the lawyer for social media critic Martins Otse, known as Verydarkman, has spoken out about Mercy Chinwo’s recent actions against his client. AKELICIOUS previously reported that the gospel singer has... Read more »
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Drama in Delta As Two Teachers Engage in Physical Fight at Ibru College Staff Room

Pandemonium broke out at Ibru College, Delta State, as two teachers engaged in a physical fight inside the school’s staff room. The incident, which occurred in the presence of other staff members,... Read more »
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Chimamanda Adichie Fights Toxic Masculinity by Raising Sons with Values for Women

Acclaimed author Chimamanda Adichie has expressed her commitment to raising her sons with values that promote gender equality and respect for women. Speaking in an interview, Adichie addressed concerns about toxic masculinity... Read more »
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Drake Goes Solo, Rents Entire Nightclub to Gamble While Jamming to Sabrina Carpenter

Rapper Drake rents out entire nightclub to himself to gamble while blasting Sabrina Carpenter’s music Canadian rapper, Drake has taken his love for gambling to another whole level. The rapper reportedly rented... Read more »
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Madumere Stresses Importance Of Unity, Equity And Fairness Ahead Of 2028

Ahead of the governorship battle in Imo State, scheduled for 2028, stakeholders have  commenced consultations across the three geo-political zones in the state. This is even as a former deputy governor of... Read more »
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Abducted Benue Varsity Students Released, Police Confirms

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the release of the three female students abducted from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University of Agriculture, Makurdi. The students were kidnapped on February 25, 2025, while returning from... Read more »
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Lassa Fever Outbreak:Nigeria Reports 506 Cases, 95 Fatalities

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has recorded 506 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 95 deaths in the first eight weeks of 2025. According to its epidemiological report... Read more »
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Census Preparation Gains Momentum As UNFPA Adviser Returns To Nigeria

The National Population Commission (NPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting Nigeria’s long-awaited Population and Housing Census with the return of Dr. Collins Opiyo as Chief Technical Adviser (CTA). NPC Chairman, Hon.... Read more »
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Azuka Okwuosa: A Vision for Transforming Anambra South through Community Empowerment

Legislative politics entails directly engaging and effectively representing once constituents at the State and National Assembly. But more important than these fact: We must work towards building a System of good governance... Read more »
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Ikeja Electricity Head Office Invaded By Military Men

The headquarters of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company has been invaded by military men. Our correspondent learned that the armed men in military uniform invaded the company opposite MITV in Ikeja, Lagos, at... Read more »
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NAFDAC Discovers Concealed Weapons in Onitsha Market During Fake Drugs Raid

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recovered a cache of weapons, including two rifles, live cartridges, a machete, and other dangerous items, concealed by unknown individuals... Read more »
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Nigeria’s Debt Risk Low, Says IMF Report

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reassured Nigerians that the country is not at risk of falling into a debt trap, describing Nigeria’s debt level as “moderate and not high risk.” Gita... Read more »
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“Why I Dropped My Native Name” – Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has underscored the need for Africans to prioritise indigenous name when picking names for their children. He noted that this will help tear down the wall of slavery,... Read more »
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Disney to Lay Off Over 200 Employees Amid Restructuring

The Walt Disney Company is reportedly preparing to lay off around 200 employees, representing nearly 6% of the combined workforce at its ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks units. This development,... Read more »
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Building Collapse in Lagos Claims Two Lives

Rescue efforts are ongoing at the scene of a three-storey building that collapsed during construction at Oriwu Street in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State, resulting in the deaths of... Read more »
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Nigeria Ranks 6th in Global Terrorism Report

Nigeria has been positioned sixth in the 2025 Global Terrorism Assessment with a metric of 7.658, ascending from eighth position in 2023 and 2024. According to the 2025 evaluation published on March... Read more »
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Alaafin-Designate Arrives in Nigeria, Prepares for Coronation Ceremony

After spending nearly two months in Canada, Oba Akeem Owoade, the designated Alaafin of Oyo, arrived at Murtala Mohammed Airport in Ikeja on Wednesday evening. He is set to travel to his... Read more »
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FG Collaborates with MOA Institute to Offer Skills Development Programmes, Reduce Unemployment

The federal government has expressed interest in collaborating with MOA Professional Institute, an accredited center of the City & Guilds of London Institute, to promote skills acquisition among Nigerians, reduce unemployment, and... Read more »
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Police Debunk Ritual Killing of LASU Graduate, Says Student Missing

The Lagos State Police Command has debunked reports of the alleged ritual killing of a 28-year-old Lagos State University graduate, Adedamola Ogunbode. The command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, while reacting to an inquiry,... Read more »
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Trump to Host White House Crypto Summit as Industry Gains Momentum

U.S. President Donald Trump will host top crypto industry leaders at the White House on Friday, marking a significant shift in the administration’s approach to digital assets. The summit comes as the... Read more »