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  ‎Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Uche Montana’s new movie, Monica 2, has hit 4.3 million views on YouTube within 24 hours of its release. It was gathered that the movie has  ‎generated approximately 4,403,874 views within its first 15 hours after debuting on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ‎ ‎This has surpassed Monica’s early performance and reinforces the filmmaker’s influence in Nollywood’s digital distribution space. ‎ ‎Uche Montana had earlier celebrated hitting 1.3 million views just four hours after release, signalling strong initial audience demand for the film. ‎ ‎The latest figures position Monica 2 as one of the fastest-growing Nollywood titles on YouTube in recent times. It was also gathered that the first instalment, Monica, crossed 13 million views within two weeks of its March 7, 2026, premiere on her YouTube channel. ‎ ‎The movie averaged nearly one million views daily which highlights a consistent and expanding digital audience base for Montana’s product...

Security agencies have arrested 3 persons over the false news of a divorce between United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, and his wife, Awele. This was made known by the bank, which  confirmed that security agencies had been notified and arrests had already been made. ‎The statement from the bank read, “The matter has been referred to the relevant law enforcement authorities, who have commenced action. We confirm that three individuals directly connected to the creation and dissemination of these malicious falsehoods have been arrested”. ‎The individuals named include Kingsley Akunemeihe (@Directorkem), Chigozie Ihebom, and John Nwanorue (@problemchimky) ‎ ‎The bank had dismissed as false and defamatory a viral social media claim alleging that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, had divorced his wife, Awele. ‎ ‎In a formal notice issued by the bank’s Group Head of Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, on Sunday, the institution described the...

  Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), counterpart, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The  duo joined the NDC after Obi earlier on Sunday dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The two political heavyweights made their decisions with the aim to paving way for their aspirations for 2027 Presidency. Earlier,  they were received by the National Leader of the NDC and former Governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson and its National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, at the party’s headquarters in Abuja. The party leaders have described the new development as a growing wave of confidence in the NDC nationwide.

  Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi disclosed this in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Sunday, May 3, 2026. In  his post, Obi alleged that some agents of the Nigerian state who infiltrated the Labour Party and created unnecessary crises and hostility within its ranks that forced him to leave now appear to be finding their way into the ADC. The former Anambra governor claimed the agents came with endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division, alleging that instead of dealing with deeper national problems of service and nation-building, they focused on playing politics built more on control and exclusion. He  lamented that Nigeria is a society where humility is mistaken for weakness, respect seen as a lack of courage, and compassion treated as foolishness. According to the former presidential candidate, he had never looked down on anyone except to uplift the...

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as  Portable has found joy amid recent disappointment, celebrating the birth of his third child just hours after losing a celebrity boxing match. The singer’s wife announced the birth of their baby boy, Temilorun, earlier in the day, sparking a wave of excitement within the family. On his Instagram platform, Portable shared photos of himself and the newborn, disclosing the baby’s full name as Fijabi Tekunbi Oriyomi. Reflecting on recent events, the singer described the moment as a reminder that “Any disappointment is a blessing.” His post read: “Star boy Fijabi Tekunbi Oriyomi, Son of Grace Omo Lishabi. Any disappointment is a blessing. Congratulations to my family and me. God bless you, Omobewaji Dashobomi Omoleye. I really appreciate you in my life,” he noted. The  birth comes shortly after Portable’s loss to content creator and streamer, Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe, who defeated him to e...

  Nigerian Army has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest of blogger and social media influencer, Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as Justice Crack. In an official statement signed by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, and released at the weekend, the Army said its attention was drawn to a social media post by Chidiebere where he highlighted complaints made by some soldiers regarding their feeding and general welfare. While investigating the matter for possible breach of the Armed Forces’ Social Media Policy and spreading of misinformation, the Army said preliminary findings revealed that Chidiebere had engaged the soldiers in discussions that allegedly sought to incite discontent and subversion within the ranks. “A situation where civilians cultivate vulnerable personnel towards acts of subversion has far-reaching implications on discipline and national security,” the statement read. The Army disclosed that Justice Chidiebere wa...