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Nigerian  businessman and socialite, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has pledged the sum of ₦10 million to support the upcoming wedding of TikTok star, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller. The  announcement followed a visit by the content creator to the socialite’s residence, where he presented his wedding invitation card and marriage attire. In a  video shared on his official Instagram page, Cubana Chief Priest was seen asking the young entertainer about his expectations before announcing the ₦10 million financial support, a gesture that drew an emotional reaction from Peller. Expressing  his excitement over the upcoming nuptials, the celebrity businessman prayed for the couple, quoting scriptural verses on the blessings of marriage. “My  boy Peller is getting married. I’m so excited for him because the Bible says, ‘He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from the Lord.’ We are shutting it down for them,...

Radical social media influencer, Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan were arrested Saturday in Miami, the U.S. Marshals Service told the newsmen as Britain seeks their extradition to face new charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault. The U.S.  confirmed the arrest of 39-year-old Andrew Tate, a self-professed misogynist, and his younger brother, but said that because the arrest warrant was sealed, “we are not able to disclose the charges.” The U.S. news outlet TMZ posted a video of law enforcement officers placing the men in handcuffs and escorting them into waiting vehicles. Asked by an onlooker if he had something to say, Tristan Tate did not respond, as the footage posted on X showed. The UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said in a statement that the Tates, who face charges in Britain, were arrested by the U.S. marshals. The UK prosecutors will be seeking the brothers’ extradition. The  Tate brothers face 59 charges in total — 42 against Andrew and 17 against Tristan, ...

  A  teacher rescued after spending 56 days in captivity following the abduction of staff and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Zacchaeus Olatunde, has claimed that the kidnappers released the victims before security personnel later escorted them home. Speaking  during a telephone interview with Nigeria Info FM, Olatunde said the captives were kept blindfolded throughout their ordeal and had no idea where they were being held. “We didn’t even know if we were in Nigeria or another country,” he said. He  added that they feared the government had forgotten them. He also claimed the abductors spoke Hausa, Nupe, English and Yoruba and identified themselves as members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), saying, “They said they are not Boko Haram. They said they are ISWAP.” Olatunde said the victims were fed twice daily with rice, beans and other basic food items but were not allowed to pray initially. According  to him, after about a ...

T wo men, Adeniyi Oluwole (49) and Ogunlola John (30) have been sentenced to 30 days imprisonment by an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly roaming the streets naked. The duo were arraigned on a one count charge of conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, contrary to Section 181(i) (d) (h) of Ekiti State Laws, 2021. The defendants pleaded guilty to the charge when it was read to them. The police prosecutor, Akinwale Oriyomi told the Court that the offences was committed around 4 AM on Monday, July 13, 2026 at the palace area of Ado Ekiti. He  said the defendants were seen walking naked around the palace vicinity and along the public highway within the Ado-Ekiti Magisterial District. Oriyomi added that their conduct was capable of causing a breach of public peace, prompting their arrest and subsequent prosecution. Mr Ogunleye Abiola appeared on their behalf during the proceedings. In his judgement, Chief Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun held that the prosecution had pr...

Big Brother Naija season 4 winner  and entrepreneur, Mercy Eke has candidly admitted that she regrets participating in Big Brother Naija, even as she acknowledges the significant opportunities the show brought into her life. In a recent episode of Toke Moments with Toke Makinwa, she opened up about the intense personal toll of sudden fame. “I  regret going to Big Brother, even though I love the benefits that come from it,” she stated. Mercy  described the difficulty of readjusting to normal life after the intense spotlight of the reality show. She  eventually relocated abroad to escape constant scrutiny and rebuild a sense of privacy, taking on regular work while adapting to a new environment. While crediting the platform for elevating her career as an entrepreneur and public figure, the media personality highlighted the overwhelming downsides of celebrity in Nigeria. She  observed that public frustration often gets projected onto successful individuals, explain...

Grammy award-winning Nigerian  singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has become the first female African artiste to earn a Diamond single in the United States of America. This  is her collaborative hit with Future and Drake, ‘Wait For U,’ was recently certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of American, RIAA, for selling over 10 million units in the United States. Global music monitoring platform, Chart Data revealed that the song has sold over 11 million units in the United States. “ U S Certifications (@RIAA): Future (@1future) Feat. @Drake & @temsbaby, WAIT FOR U 11x Platinum (11,000,000),” the platform posted on X on Friday. Tems now joins Wizkid as the only African artistes to earn a Diamond single in the U.S. Wizkid was the first African artiste to receive a RIAA Diamond Certification through his collaboration with Drake on ‘One Dance.’