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I’ve Never Met Dangote, Ignore the Fake Picture – VeryDarkMan

Nigerian social media personality, VeryDarkMan, has debunked a viral photograph circulating online that appears to show him meeting with Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. In a statement on Thursday, he dismissed the... Read more »
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President Talon Receives Nigerian Army Delegation After Foiled Coup Attempt

Following the recent foiled coup in Benin Republic, President Patrice Talon on Wednesday hosted a high-level delegation from the Nigerian Army at the Presidential Palace in Cotonou. The delegation was received as... Read more »
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Reno Omokri’s Senate Screening: Ifeanyi Ejiofor Says Outcome Could Define Fate of Igbo Senators in 2027

Human rights lawyer, Bar. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has issued a strong reaction to the ongoing Senate screening of social commentator Reno Omokri, warning that the outcome may have far-reaching political consequences for serving... Read more »
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Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa Pays Condolence Visit to Family of Slain Brig. Gen. Uba

The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), on Thursday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Brigadier General B. M. Uba, who was killed in the line... Read more »
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Katsina Police Arrest Suspect Over Murder of Nursing Mother and 10-Month-Old Baby

Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested one Sahabi Rabi’u suspected to be in connection with the gruesome murder of a 30-year-old nursing mother and her 10-month-old baby in Sheme... Read more »
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Reno Omokri, Yakubu, Ugwuanyi Among Nominees Screened and Cleared by Senate Committee

The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs on Thursday cleared former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, former Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, former presidential aide Senator Ita Enang, and former Chairman of the Independent... Read more »
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Shock in Bayelsa as Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo Allegedly Passes Away

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, is reportedly dead. It was gathered that the deputy governor died on Thursday in an undisclosed hospital at the age of 60. As of... Read more »
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Bayelsa Deputy Governor collapses, rushed to Federal Medical centre

The Deputy governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, reportedly collapsed and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, the state capital today December 11. Vanguard reports that the incident... Read more »
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Tonto Dikeh Shares Emotional Testimony After Blessing CEO Hails Her Transformation

Nollywood actress and humanitarian, Tonto Dikeh, has shared an emotional reflection on her spiritual journey after relationship therapist Blessing CEO publicly praised her transformation. In a heartfelt message posted on her social... Read more »
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Lagos Police Debunk Theft Allegation Against Inspector Beaten by Mob, Arrest 13 Suspects

The Lagos State Police Command has refuted claims circulating in a viral video alleging that an Inspector of Police was caught stealing and subsequently beaten by a mob. In a statement issued... Read more »
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Ghana Deports Three Israelis Over Alleged Mistreatment Of Its Citizens At Tel Aviv Airport

Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals following reports that Ghanaian citizens were subjected to unfair treatment at the Tel Aviv Airport. In a statement released on December 10, 2025, the Ministry explained... Read more »
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Victor Osimhen Wins GQ Sportsman of the Year in Turkey

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has been crowned the GQ Sportsman of the Year in Turkey. The former Napoli striker, 26, received the award at a black-tie ceremony held in... Read more »
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Troops Repel Boko Haram Attack on Delwa Resettlement Community in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attempted attack by Boko Haram terrorists on the newly resettled community of Delwa in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. Akelicious gathered that... Read more »
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APC Says Nigeria Providing Strong Regional Leadership Under Tinubu

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Nigeria is providing strong regional leadership under President Bola Tinubu. Its spokesman in Lagos, Seye Oladejo, in a statement on Thursday, said the country was playing... Read more »
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Ambassadorial Nominee Stumbles as He Fails to Recall Ekiti Senators at Senate Screening

During a Senate screening on December 10, 2025, Emmanuel Adeyemi, a career diplomat and one of 65 ambassadorial nominees, faced intense questioning after failing to name all three senators representing his home... Read more »
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Edo Police Arrest Teenage Girls With Pump-Action Shotgun, Live Cartridges

Anti-cultism platform, Naija Confra on Wednesday shared a video of two teenage girls arrested for being in possession of an automatic pump-action shotgun, with Breach No. 0230 in Edo State. It was... Read more »
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Troops Kill Two Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Borno Ambush

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised two terrorists in an ambush at Shettimari general area of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. Sources told Akelicious that the operation, carried out... Read more »
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Jigawa Signs Landmark MoU to Allocate 100,000 Hectares for Africa’s Largest Alfalfa Project

Governor Malam Umar Namadi today presided over the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a consortium of investors for the large-scale production of alfalfa, under which the Jigawa State... Read more »
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Benin to Seek Extradition of Coup Leader Tigri After Reported Escape to Togo

A senior Beninese government official has revealed that Lt Col Pascal Tigri the alleged leader of Sunday’s failed coup attempt is taking refuge in neighbouring Togo, prompting plans for an official extradition... Read more »
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U.S Plans To Require Five-Year Social Media History For Visa-Free Travellers

The United States is preparing major changes to its Visa Waiver Program, proposing that all applicants provide details of their social media activity from the past five years. According to a new... Read more »