Nigerian lawmaker Philip Agbese has filed a ₦1 billion defamation lawsuit against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan over allegations that he and two other legislators sought a $150 million bribe. The lawsuit, filed at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on Monday, February 17, under case number FCT/HC/CV/576/2025, accuses Gambaryan of falsely linking…
Nigerian singer Portable has officially been declared wanted by the Ogun State police command after he and nine of his associates allegedly assaulted and obstructed officers of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. On February 18, 2025, the police force released the official wanted poster across social media, stating that the warrant of…
Burna Boy is set to make a grand return to Wireless Festival 2025, marking his third appearance at the prestigious event. The Grammy-winning Afrobeats star will perform on the festival’s final night alongside reggae icon Vybz Kartel, bringing an explosive close to the three-day celebration. This year’s 20th-anniversary edition of Wireless Festival will take place…
The Osun caucus in the National Assembly has condemned the invasion of local government councils in the state by some suspected thugs. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that suspected thugs had, in the early hours of Monday, invaded all the 30 local government councils in the state. Addressing newsmen in Abuja on Monday,…
Afrobeat star, Davido has rescinded his earlier statements made against the Osun state commissioner of police. Earlier today, the singer heavily insulted the commissioner whom he accused of failing to respect the rule of law. In a fresh statement shared via X, the singer conceded that upon further review, there was “genuine efforts” by the…
A security outfit in Anambra State has sparked outrage after announcing its intention to arrest women seen in public without bras or panties. The directive, which was captured in a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, has left many questioning its legality and enforcement. In the video, a security official speaking in…
Six episodes in, and the drama? Top-tier. From unexpected alliances to full-blown showdowns, Season 3 is proving that Lagos socialites do not come to play. We’ve had everything; power moves, fragile friendships, and of course, plenty of side-eye-worthy moments. If you’ve been keeping up on Showmax, then you already know that things kicked off with…
Renowned Nollywood filmmaker and founder of Anthill Studios, Niyi Akinmolayan, has outlined his ambitious plans for 2025; one that prioritizes workforce development and the structural growth of the Nigerian film industry. In a recent report by Nollywire, Akinmolayan emphasized the urgent need to reshape Nollywood’s backbone: its crew and professionals. For Niyi Akinmolayan, one of…
The Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede, a Nigerian monarch from Osun State, has been arrested and detained by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over allegations of defrauding the U.S. government of $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Oba Oloyede, who was declared missing in March 2024, was found in FBI custody and…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Mr Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for the Lagos State Command. This was announced in a statement on Monday by the PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Mr Ikechukwu Ani. Before this appointment, Jimoh served as the Commissioner of Police at the Ports Authority…
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