The Department of State Services (DSS) has shocked the nation by initiating a five-count legal action against renowned human rights activist Omoyele Sowore on September 16, 2025, Abuja Nigeria. The case, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, controversially includes major social media companies 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) and Meta (Facebook) as co-defendants. This bold move raises serious concerns about freedom of expression and the growing reach of state power over digital platforms. Social Media Platforms Implicated for Content Oversight For the first time, social media giants 𝕏 and Meta are caught in the crossfire. The Nigerian government prosecution related…
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Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, ignited social media conversations on Sunday by sharing photos posing with a vintage 1995 Hummer pickup. The classic vehicle, which he called his “dream car,” became the heart of a viral controversy centered on celebrity culture and social responsibility in Nigeria. On Instagram, the outspoken social commentator posted the photoshoot as a personal achievement milestone. He humorously pleaded to his ancestors for support in acquiring the Hummer. Signaling both aspiration and cultural roots in a singular moment that quickly captured public attention. Isaac Fayose’s ₦10 Million Pledge: A Gift or Misplaced Priority? Isaac Fayose,…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abia State Council, has issued a stark warning about the escalating cost of food items and its devastating impact on Nigerians’ health. On September 14, during the National Food Is Medicine Day commemoration in Umuahia, the union called on policymakers to treat affordable nutrition as a national health priority. NUJ Chairman in Abia State, Chidi Asonye, highlighted the growing hardship families face in securing nutritious meals amid rising food prices. The warning emphasized that neglecting nutrition in policy discussions threatens to aggravate chronic health conditions nationwide. Food Beyond Commerce: A Call for Urgent Policy…
In a controversy stirring Anambra State politics, First Lady Mrs. Nonye Soludo has publicly challenged Senator Uche Ekwunife to prove her integrity beyond political rhetoric. The explosive dispute erupted after Ekwunife, the APC deputy governorship candidate, accused Mrs. Soludo of maintaining secret ties with former Governor Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju claims that the First Lady vehemently denies. A Bitter Political Feud Turns Personal Mrs. Soludo fired back in a statement released on Friday. Condemning the allegations as baseless and defamatory attempts aimed at destroying her family’s reputation. This verbal showdown has escalated into something far beyond usual political sparring. It now…
Prominent Nollywood actress and filmmaker Nkechi Blessing Sunday has on September 12, 2025, broken her silence on her love life, revealing her deep craving for romance and companionship after a long period of singleness. Speaking on her YouTube channel, Nkechi Blessing TV, on Thursday, September 12, the star candidly reflected on her emotional state and desire to restart her journey of love. Longest Break Yet: Healing or Avoiding? At 36 years old, Nkechi Blessing admitted this is the longest she has gone without a partner. Unlike her past relationships where she quickly moved on, sometimes “within days,” she has now…
Di Naija entertainer and live streamer Peller don yan one true gbege wey dey shake im family. Peller talk say e no dey easy for am to dey always carry him elder brother waka go every place e dey go, especially for music industry where wahala wey dey burst for their side. This kain mata dey cause kasala, but Peller come clear di air as him talk say e no mean say e no love or respect him brother. Brother Want Free Shuttle Everywhere Peller yan say since them dey inside music business, e don hear many story wey dey…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has on September 12, 2025 intensifies ICPC pursuit, by declaring Plateau State House of Assembly lawmaker, Adamu Aliyu, wanted over an alleged ₦73.6 million fraud connected to a fake TETFund contract. The court order issued on September 12 comes after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) filed charges against Aliyu. Exposing a disturbing pattern of deception and abuse of power. The Fraudulent Scheme Uncovered The shocking allegations stem from a complaint by businessman Mohammed Jidda, who accused Aliyu representing Jos North-North constituency of orchestrating a fake contract worth ₦850 million…
Nigeria’s own Chef Hilda Baci prepares to dominate the global stage yet again, aiming for a Guinness World Record that blends patriotism, spectacle, and controversy. This time, the focus shines on the culturally cherished Jollof rice a dish central to West African identity and pride. Scheduled during the widely celebrated World Jollof Festival in Lagos, Baci intends to cook an unprecedented volume of Jollof rice, using a massive pot measuring 6 metres by 6 metres. The colossal vessel will hold a staggering 22,619 litres, a figure that beneath its impressiveness invites questions about purpose and sustainability. The Scale of Ambition:…
Former Big Brother Naija star Ifeyinwa Adewunmi Okafor, known as Ivatar, has publicly confronted the harsh misconceptions tied to her career as a video vixen. Speaking to Pulse Nigeria, she exposed the damaging stereotypes that paint women in her profession as immoral or promiscuous. Misjudged for Her Craft Ivatar revealed that many people wrongfully assume video vixens like her exchange sexual favors or lack dignity due to their appearance in music videos. “Not all of us are ashawo,” she said emphatically on Thursday, September 11. She explained how this stigma strips many female performers of respect, reducing their professional art…
Burkina Faso has officially abolished visa fees for all African travellers, a bold move announced by the country’s military-led government. This decision aims to simplify intra-African travel and boost the movement of people and goods into the nation. Yet, beneath the surface of Pan-African solidarity lies a controversial political context and unsettling security challenges. Visa Fees Scrapped, But With Strings Attached Mahamadou Sana, Burkina Faso’s Security Minister, declared after a recent cabinet meeting led by military ruler Captain Ibrahim Traoré that African citizens will no longer pay visa fees to enter Burkina Faso. “From now on, any citizen from an…