Nollywood has gathered to bid farewell to actor and filmmaker Alexx Ekubo, whose death has left colleagues, fans, and the Nigerian entertainment industry in mourning. The 40-year-old actor was laid to rest in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State, following a private battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer. Ekubo, known for his roles in popular…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has triggered a major online debate after publicly attacking former presidential aide and political commentator Reno Omokri during an escalating dispute over the singer’s campaign for the release of abducted Oyo State schoolchildren. The controversy began after Davido used a global platform to draw attention to the ongoing Oyo abduction crisis, wearing…
The United States and Iran have taken a major step toward ending their long-running conflict after President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,” a diplomatic agreement aimed at halting military operations and restoring stability in the Middle East. The agreement, announced after weeks of escalating tensions, calls for…
Nigeria has officially launched FreeTV, a new digital broadcasting platform that offers viewers access to more than 100 television channels without monthly subscription fees, marking a major milestone in the country’s long-delayed transition from analogue to digital television. The platform went live nationwide on June 17 as part of the Federal Government’s Digital Switch-Over (DSO)…
Nigeria is facing a deepening healthcare crisis as the continued migration of medical professionals abroad leaves hospitals struggling with severe staff shortages, medical experts have warned. Recently, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) revealed that only about 55,000 of the more than 130,000 doctors registered in the country are actively practicing, resulting in a doctor-to-patient ratio…
A World Cup celebration in New York turned chaotic after clashes broke out between football supporters in Times Square, creating one of the tournament’s first major security concerns outside the stadiums. Videos showing heated confrontations among fans spread quickly online, shocking many viewers who expected the global tournament to be a celebration of football. The…
The abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State has entered a second month with families still waiting for answers, as Governor Seyi Makinde renews efforts to secure the safe return of the victims. The prolonged captivity has intensified public concern over security in the South-West and raised fresh questions about Nigeria’s response to school…
Former Kogi West Senator and prominent opposition figure Dino Melaye has launched another blistering attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as the ‘most anti-democratic leader’ in Nigeria’s recent history amid growing political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Melaye made the remarks while criticizing the state of Nigeria’s democracy and what he…
The BBNaija Season 10 reunion saved its most explosive moment for last. In what has become the most talked-about exchange of the entire five-episode run, disqualified housemate Faith confronted winner Imisi Ayanwale during Episode Four with an allegation that she won the ₦150 million grand prize by sleeping her way to the top. What followed…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Kylian Mbappe scored twice to help France defeat Senegal 3-1 in their opening Group I game of the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico on Tuesday night, reports Newslegend. The game at the New Jersey stadium in New York which was a repeat of both teams’ fixture in the…
