Yoruba Nation campaigner Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has assured supporters that he is safe and that members of his private security outfit, Iru Ekun, injured in an ambush by suspected bandits in the Old Oyo National Park have fully recovered. In a video message released on Saturday, Igboho dismissed rumours about…
Nigerian lawyer Aloy Ejimakor has dismissed claims that Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku is ill or using drugs following the circulation of a viral video showing the actor sitting by a roadside and talking to himself. In a post on his official X account on June 28, 2026, Ejimakor said Anuku was rehearsing for a…
Muhammad Idris, the eldest son of the late Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Ardo Risku Muhammad, has alleged that his father was ambushed and killed after attending a police-convened peace meeting in Idekpa, Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. According to Idris, his father…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the handling and disclosure of funds allocated for victims of the January 2024 Ibadan explosion. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Fayose alleged that President Bola Tinubu approved a ₦50 billion Federal Government intervention fund for reconstruction and support…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has defended Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike against allegations that providing houses and law schools for the judiciary amounts to bribing judges. Speaking in a televised interview aired on Inside Nigeria’s official YouTube channel, Fayose described the allegations as politically motivated, arguing that government investment in…
Canadian rapper Drake has won more than $1 million after Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match. The Toronto-born artist staked $770,000 (over ₦1 billion) on Canada to win, with the wager carrying a potential payout of $1,001,000. Following Canada’s victory, Drake earned a profit of about…
National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has commended President Bola Tinubu for initiating the process of establishing state police, describing it as a significant step toward decentralising Nigeria’s policing system. Speaking on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, Dickson supported the proposal but cautioned against rushing its implementation. He argued that…
A Nigerian woman has recounted how her family was abducted while returning from her grandfather’s burial in Kogi State in 2023, revealing that her mother died after eight days in captivity. According to her, armed Fulani kidnappers attacked their vehicle and forced the family into a forest. The abductors allegedly demanded a ₦20 million…
Hauwa, the wife of detained Hausa activist Bichia Maisango, has appealed to the Department of State Services (DSS) to either release her husband or charge him to court, saying his prolonged detention has left their family in distress. Speaking in a video published by Asrise TV on Monday, Hauwa said she lost contact with…
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has said his ambition to become Nigeria’s president is driven by a desire to build a country where every citizen has an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of ethnic or religious background. Speaking at a leadership programme organised by the NextGen Mentorship and Leadership Initiative at…
