Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind The Scenes’ is first Nollywood film to cross N2bn mark
Funke Akindele has once again redefined the limits of Nollywood success. Her latest cinematic offering ‘Behind The Scenes‘ has officially surpassed the N2 billion mark at the box office, setting…
Trump imposes 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 percent tariff on any country doing business with Iran. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump said…
Portable arraigned, remanded for ‘assaulting police officer, stealing car’
Controversial singer, Hebeeb Okikiola aka Portable facing a nine-count criminal charge, was arraigned on Monday at the state high court in Ota, Ogun state. The charges, as confirmed by Ogun…
NDLEA arrests businessman with tramadol pills hidden in mannequins
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 37-year-old businessman, Ani Romans, and recovered large quantities of tramadol concealed inside mannequins he was transporting for his clothing…
Patient files N800m claims against Lagos hospital for ‘negligence’
A Lagos-based architect, Alfred Ogene, has filed a legal claim against R-Jolad Hospital Nigeria Limited, alleging gross medical negligence that he says caused permanent damage to his urinary system…
Lagos govt orders probe into death of Chimamanda’s son
The Lagos State Government has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations of medical negligence following the death of Nkanu, the son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, at a…
AFCON: Nigeria vs Morocco won’t be easy, says Osimhen
Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, says the Semi-final clash against Morocco at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) will not be easy. During the quarter-final encounter, Osimhen scored one…
SERAP sues INEC over ‘failure to account for missing N55.9bn election funds’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “over the failure to account for the missing or diverted N55.9 billion…
Ethiopia begins $12.5 billion construction of Africa’s biggest airport
Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday officially started a $12.5 billion construction project for what officials say will be Africa's biggest airport when completed in 2030 in the Ethiopian town of Bishoftu.…
Nigerian Tax Act 2025 exempts gaming stakes from VAT
The Nigerian Tax Act 2025 has officially exempted “stakes” from Value Added Tax (VAT), removing a key provision that previously impacted the operations of gaming and lottery operators. This…
