Nollywood actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has clarified reports surrounding the bereavement of fellow actor Ibrahim Chatta, stating that the deceased was his godson and not his biological child. Speculation arose after Chatta shared an emotional post on Instagram over the weekend, which many interpreted as mourning his own son. “Inna liLlahi wa inna ileyhi rajiun. Ya Allah, You are the Knower of all things. Rest on Dear Son. Champ,” he wrote. Aiyeola, in a statement on her verified Instagram handle on Sunday, explained that the late child was a godson who Chatta considered as his own. “May his pure soul continue…
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Nigerians will witness a rare celestial spectacle on Sunday, September 7, as a total lunar eclipse becomes visible across much of Africa. According to scientists, the eclipse will begin around 8:00 p.m. West Africa Time and last for about 83 minutes, turning the Moon a reddish colour popularly known as a “blood moon.” The National Television Authority reported that the event will be visible in Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Benin, Togo, Niger, Chad, and São Tomé and Príncipe. However, some western areas may miss the early stages because the Moon will rise during totality. Experts explain that a…
Senator Olajide Ipinsagba, representing Ondo North Senatorial District, has met with all 72 ward councillors across the six local government areas of the district to strengthen collaboration for development. At the meeting, held with political leaders in attendance, the senator highlighted his achievements in education, infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, energy, and empowerment. He assured the councillors that his programmes would not be implemented in isolation but with their active participation. According to Ipinsagba, effective governance requires synergy between federal legislators and grassroots representatives. He pledged to make councillors key stakeholders in shaping and monitoring intervention projects across communities. Speaking on behalf…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strengthened its dominance in the Senate, now holding 72 of the 109 seats, following the defection of Senator Ahmed Wadada of Nasarawa West from the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The development further diminishes the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which has been reduced to 28 senators. The Labour Party retains five seats, the All Progressives Grand Alliance two, while the New Nigeria Peoples Party and the SDP hold one each. Wadada, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, had left the APC in 2022 to pursue his senatorial ambition on the SDP platform, through…
September 7, 2025 By Tobi Akinnubi Oluwaseyitan Aletile, popularly known by his stage name SEYILAW, is celebrating 20 years on stage; two decades that tell the story of resilience, consistency, and remarkable artistry in Nigerian comedy. From humble beginnings to headlining some of the world’s biggest stages, his journey is a testament to how passion, vision, and hard work can transform talent into lasting legacy. A Humble Beginning, A Remarkable Rise SEYILAW ventured into professional comedy in 2005, a time when Nigeria’s stand-up industry was still finding its rhythm. His breakthrough came in 2006 when he won the AY Open…
Armed residents of Shagari and Bimasa communities in Sokoto State launched a fierce counteroffensive against bandits on Thursday, killing at least 15 of the attackers and rescuing abducted relatives. Sources said the villagers, wielding locally made weapons, pursued the assailants into the forest following repeated raids on Shagari and Tureta Local Government Areas. In Bimasa, residents reportedly recovered stolen livestock, freed kidnapped persons, and captured one suspect alive, who was later paraded in the community. Chairman of Tureta Local Government, Aliyu Tureta, confirmed the incident, stating that preliminary findings showed six bandits were killed, while several victims and cattle were…
Tension flared in Owerri, Imo State, on Saturday as protesters stormed the Assumpta Cathedral to oppose the presence of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who was billed to deliver the 2025 Odenigbo Lecture. El-Rufai, who arrived in the state on Friday, had earlier paid courtesy visits to political, religious and traditional leaders, including the traditional ruler of Nekede Autonomous Community, Eze Stephen Kemjika Agumanu IV, and former Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Nnaemeka Maduagwu. He was also seen in a private meeting with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, alongside some Social Democratic Party leaders.…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party has been thrown into fresh crisis following the expulsion of Abdulmumin Jibrin, the lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. A faction of the party loyal to former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, announced Jibrin’s expulsion, accusing him of anti-party activities and failure to pay mandatory dues. The announcement was made by the faction’s chairman, Hashim Dungurawa. But in a swift reaction, another faction led by Jibrin Doguwa dismissed the expulsion as illegal and insisted he remains the authentic state chairman of the party. “I am the legitimate chairman of the…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has activated emergency measures to guard against a possible outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the country. In a public health advisory on Saturday, the agency said it was working with ministries, departments, agencies and international partners to heighten surveillance and boost national preparedness following reports of a fresh outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to the statement signed by the NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, there are no recorded cases of Ebola in Nigeria. However, screening has been intensified at borders and points of entry to ensure early…
Nigerian students in the United Kingdom are scrambling for legal options to remain in the country as the expiration of their student visas approaches, following fresh warnings from the UK government on overstaying. Last week, the government disclosed that over 10,000 international students had been contacted to leave after their visas lapsed. The Home Office noted that asylum applications from students, workers and visitors had more than tripled, with international students accounting for 40 per cent of the claims. A direct messaging campaign was launched to remind visa holders of their obligations. The message warned that meritless asylum claims would…