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“We Are Better Together” — Atiku Warns Against Attacks on Obi and Himself

Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to a post on X (formerly Twitter) that suggested his supporters were trying to insult Peter Obi while... Read more »
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Divorce Not Complete Without Bride Price Return Under Customary Law – Lawyers warn

Some Lagos-based lawyers have underscored the importance of bride price in validating customary divorces, warning that a woman may remain married even after a court-ordered divorce if customary requirements are not fulfilled.... Read more »
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Troops Clears Multiple Abandoned Insurgent Camps in Sambisa Forest

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in the north-east Operation HADIN KAI have successfully cleared multiple abandoned insurgent camps during ongoing operations in the Sambisa forest area. According to sources, the... Read more »
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BREAKING: Cleric Arrested Over Alleged Fake Death Prophecy on Fuji Star Saheed Osupa

An Islamic cleric popularly known as Alfa Olopa Metta has been arrested following an alleged fake death prophecy involving Fuji music legend King Saheed Osupa. The arrest comes after the controversial claim... Read more »
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Fubara Impeachment Threat: Rufai Oseni Questions Tinubu’s Ability to Protect APC Governors

A looming impeachment move against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has ignited intense political debate, with media personality Rufai Oseni describing the situation as a potential indictment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s... Read more »
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Fela Was The First Person To Rap — Seun Kuti claims His Dad Invented Rap

Seun Kuti recently stirred conversation by claiming that his late father, Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, was the true pioneer of rap music. During an appearance on the Hits Don’t Lie podcast, the... Read more »
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Viral Video Sparks Outrage Over Alleged Failed Road Project Linked to Reps Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

A video posted by X (formerly Twitter) user @obiasogu David has gone viral on social media, drawing public attention to the poor condition of a road in Ozuitem community, Bende Local Government... Read more »
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Fire Guts Computer Village Building, Goods Worth Millions Lost in Ikeja

A fire outbreak on Tuesday gutted a one-storey commercial building housing computer and accessories dealers on Somoye Osundairo Street in Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos, destroying goods estimated to be worth millions of... Read more »
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Trial Begins for Driver in Fatal Accident That Killed Anthony Joshua’s Trainers

The trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the 46-year-old driver involved in the fatal accident that killed Anthony Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami, is set to begin... Read more »
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Cement Price Jumps to ₦10,500 as Nigerians Brace for Higher Rents

Nigerians are in for another trouble as the prices of Dangote Cement, Mangal and others have skyrocketed significantly in January 2026. Akelicious reports that the price of cement went up to N10,500... Read more »
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Parallex Bank Asks FCT High Court to Dismiss FHT Mega Express Suit Over ₦7.15bn Freeze

Parallex Bank Limited has urged the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, to dismiss a suit filed against it by logistics firm, FHT Mega Express Limited, describing the action... Read more »
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Rivers Crisis: Senator Olaka Nwogu Claims Fubara Promised Not to Seek Re-Election at Peace Meeting

Senator Olaka Nwogu has stated that he was present at the peace meeting where Governor Siminalayi Fubara agreed not to seek re-election in 2027 In an interview with Channels Television, Nwogu said... Read more »
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Ismaël Saibari Apologizes to Edouard Mendy Over AFCON “Towel Gate” Incident

A viral video circulating online has captured the moment Moroccan midfielder Ismaël Saibari personally visited the Senegalese national team’s hotel to apologize to goalkeeper Edouard Mendy following the controversial “towel gate” incident... Read more »
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Police Arrest Suspect Over Destiny Boy’s Death

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested one suspect in connection with the death of popular singer Adesina Afeez, widely known as Destiny Boy. The command said the case has been transferred... Read more »
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DSS rearrests Malami in Kuje prison after meeting bail conditions

Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has been taken into custody by the Department of State Services, DSS. DSS officials took the former minister shortly after he left Kuje Prison, following... Read more »
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Ex-OPEC president Alison-Madueke in UK court for corruption trial

Former OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke appeared in a London court on Monday, ahead of her full trial on bribery charges relating to her time as Nigeria’s oil minister. Preliminary proceedings, including technical... Read more »
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Brooklyn Beckham Accuses Parents of Being “Performative” and “Controlling” Amid Family Rift

Brooklyn Beckham has publicly addressed his estrangement from his famous parents, David and Victoria Beckham, issuing a strongly worded statement that has reignited attention on the long-rumoured family rift. In a series... Read more »
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Nicki Minaj Faces Deadline to Pay $503,000 Judgment or Risk Losing $20m California Mansion

Nicki Minaj is facing mounting legal pressure as a Los Angeles court prepares to rule on the possible sale of her California mansion to satisfy a $503,000 lawsuit judgment. The rapper reportedly... Read more »
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Tinubu Didn’t Remove Fuel Subsidy, He Only Announced It — APC Chieftain Biodun Abiodun

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Ajiboye, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not remove the fuel subsidy but merely announced its removal. Ajiboye made the claim... Read more »
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Troops Arrest Three Suspected ISWAP Recruitment Agents in Banki

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested three suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) recruitment agents in Banki town, Borno State. According to sources, the suspects were apprehended on January 17... Read more »