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Jowizaza (left) with his father, Sir Joseph Ezeokafor A Nigerian billionaire businessman and founder of Jezco Oil and Jezco Group,  Sir Joseph Ezeokafor has reportedly been kidnapped in Anambra State. Sir Joseph Ezeokafor,  who is also the father of Nigerian Instagram celebrity Jowizaza, was allegedly abducted last week while praying on a mountain in Awka, according to lawyer Chukwudi Iwuchukwu. Iwuchukwu made the disclosure in a Facebook post on Sunday, claiming that the businessman had gone to the mountain alone to pray without his security details and police personnel attached to him. According  to him, Ezeokafor was allegedly abducted by unidentified gunmen during the prayer session and taken to an unknown location. The reported abduction has reportedly thrown the businessman’s community, Ekwulobia, into confusion and mourning. Iwuchukwu  described Ezeokafor as the richest man from the community, adding that the significance of his influence was reflected in the ...

  Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a devastating 1-0 defeat to Cameroon’s Lionesses in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), ending their hopes of defending the continental title and qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Cameroon scored in the 19th minute to secure a narrow victory and send the Super Falcons out of the competition at the quarter-final stage. The  defeat means Nigeria will not be among Africa’s four automatic representatives at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, as only the four WAFCON semi-finalists earn direct qualification tickets to the global tournament. For the Super Falcons, the result represents a major setback after their impressive run to the continental title in the previous edition. Nigeria had entered the tournament with the ambition of retaining their crown but were unable to overcome a determined Cameroonian side. The  loss also compounds Nigeria’s recent disappointment in international football....

MTN Nigeria has warned subscribers against fraudulent platforms and links offering fake 25GB anniversary giveaways, even as the telecommunications company confirmed that the 25GB data reward is genuine. The warning followed the circulation of messages and links on social media and other online platforms claiming to offer subscribers free 25GB data to mark MTN’s 25th anniversary. In a scam alert, MTN urged customers to disregard such offers unless they were accessed through its authorized platforms. The telecom operator said the official MTN 25GB Anniversary Giveaway was available only through the MyMTN NG App and MTN eShop. It cautioned subscribers against clicking on unverified links, disclosing personal information or making payments on platforms claiming to offer the anniversary giveaway. “Please beware of fake MTN 25th Anniversary 25GB giveaway offers circulating online,” MTN warned. The company added: “The official MTN 25GB Anniversary Giveaway is available ONLY via the M...

  Nigerian music legend, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has unfollowed his new wife, Natasha Osawaru on Instagram. The  development came a few hours after Natasha attempted to obstruct 2Baba performance at the opening of a nightclub in Abuja on Friday. According to the account circulating on social media, Natasha allegedly arrived at the venue with some thugs and approached the singer’s vehicle before the intervention of the police. Following  the public confrontation, 2Baba was said to have informed Natasha on Friday that he was no longer interested in continuing their relationship. It was gathered that on  Sunday morning, 2Baba has unfollowed her on Instagram, while Natasha is still following him. This  came nearly two months after the African Queen singer left their marital home and blocked Natasha from reaching him.

Henry Okoye (left), Jude (middle) and P-Square Henry Okoye has accused his younger brother, Jude, of withholding his 20% share of the royalties from P-Square’s songs. Henry,  the immediate elder brother of Jude and P-Square members Paul and Peter Okoye, made the allegation while speaking about the family feud involving the music duo. It was gathered that Peter, one half of the P-Square music duo, had accused his twin brother, Paul, and Jude, their immediate elder brother and former group manager, of diverting P-Square’s royalties. Peter also  accused Paul and Jude of betrayal and maltreatment. Jude, who had claimed ownership of P-Square, denied the allegations and took Peter to court in an attempt to stop him from performing P-Square’s songs. Many  Nigerians, including celebrities, rallied around Peter in support of his solo music career and continued to criticise Jude, with some tagging him “Judas Iscariot.” However, in his first public interview addressing the controver...

Joe Biden (left) with his son, Hunter Biden Former United States of America President, Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to his bones and is worsening, with his son, Hunter Biden, describing the condition as painful and debilitating. Hunter disclosed this in an emotional interview with the newsmen offering a fresh and deeply personal account of his 83-year-old father’s battle with advanced prostate cancer. According to Hunter, the cancer has metastasised beyond Biden’s prostate and into his bones, leaving the former president in significant pain. “It’s really sad to watch,” Hunter said while discussing his father’s condition, adding that he wished Biden would be more open about the difficulties he is experiencing. Despite the progression of the disease, Hunter said his father has continued to remain active and speak publicly on issues he considers important. “He’s still doing his thing,” Hunter said, noting that Biden remains deeply committed to the United States. The disclosure c...