Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on residents of the State to remain vigilant, security-conscious and proactive during the yuletide season, saying collective responsibility is key to ensuring a peaceful, safe and joyful Christmas celebration. The Governor also reminded the people that the true essence of Christmas lies in giving, selflessness and living…
Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced plans to prosecute popular TikTok content creator Hamzat Habeeb, widely known as Peller, following a road traffic crash that occurred while he was livestreaming on social media. The incident, which quickly went viral online, reportedly occurred along the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos. Peller was seen driving while…
Nigerian Gospel Singer and Media Entrepreneurship, Yinka Ayefele, has restated his belief that he will one day walk again, decades after the 1997 car accident that left him unable to stand. In a heartfelt video shared on his Instagram page on Friday, Ayefele was seen explaining to his triplets why he cannot walk, recounting the…
Abeokuta Polo Club is proud to announce the maiden edition of the Abeokuta Polo Festival, a prestigious celebration of culture, sportsmanship, and community development. The festival marks a new chapter in the club’s legacy, reinforcing its theme: “Abeokuta Polo – Where Tradition Meets Excellence.” Scheduled to take place in the historic city of Abeokuta on…
Lagos is once again preparing to host its annual “Detty December” celebrations, with hotels fully booked and streets set for concerts, street parties, and cultural events. The festival, a hallmark of Nigeria’s end-of-year calendar, draws citizens from across the Country and members of the diaspora, all eager to reconnect with family, enjoy the holidays, and…
The streets of Bethlehem lit up on December 6 as the city’s iconic Christmas tree in Manger Square was illuminated for the first time since the outbreak of the Gaza war, signaling a cautious return of festive celebrations after two years of silence. For 2023 and 2024, Bethlehem cancelled all public Christmas activities, leaving the…
Nigerian music icon, Innocent Ujah Idibia, globally known as 2Baba, has made a powerful emotional appeal to his family, fans, and the general public, calling for an immediate end to the growing controversy surrounding his marriage to Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru Idibia. In a viral video released on Friday morning, the legendary artist addressed…
The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned Honourable Natasha Irobosa Osawaru to appear before its House Committee on Ethics and Privileges over a trending video showing a heated altercation between her and her husband, Nigerian music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia. Speaker Blessing Agbebaku, who announced the decision during plenary, said the viral video had…
Nigerian rapper and activist Eedris Abdulkareem has revealed that his Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended shortly after the release of his latest protest song, “Open Letter to Donald Trump.” Abdulkareem told Sahara Reporter on Sunday that he has been blocked from accessing both accounts since the song’s release. “Facebook just suspended my Facebook and…
Panic and disbelief swept across social media earlier this week as false reports of the death of veteran Nigerian actor Chief Lere Paimo circulated online. The rumour, which quickly went viral, has now been firmly debunked by the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) and close associates of the acting legend. In an official…
