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Bunmi Akinnanu, the popular Nigerian gospel singer, who is widely known for her hit song “Omije Ojumi,” has died. The news of her death was confirmed on Tuesday evening by a close source familiar with the singer’s family. As of now, the family has not released an official statement, though further details are expected in the coming days. Akinnanu’s death follows months of public appeals for prayers and divine intervention as she battled a serious leg ailment. In late 2025, a video of the singer at G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State, circulated online, showing her seated with her leg extended while prayers were offered for her recovery. The footage drew widespread attention and concern over the severity of her condition. During the service, the presiding cleric revealed that Akinnanu had been experiencing persistent bleeding in her leg, prompting an intense prayer session. The video quickly went viral, with fans and well-wishers across Nigeria organizing prayer vigils and fl...

  The  United States has delivered military supplies to Nigerian security agencies in support of ongoing operations in the country. The  United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), announced the delivery in a post on X on Tuesday. “U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja. This delivery supports Nigeria’s ongoing operations and emphasizes our shared security partnership,” AFRICOM said on X. Ni geria in recent times has faced an upsurge of insecurity, with hundreds being kidnapped. The U.S. forces launched airstrikes on terrorist enclaves in North-West Nigeria on Christmas Day.

The Edo State High Court, Criminal Court 2, has ordered that 52 youths involved in the Ekpoma protest be remanded at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre. The protesting youths who were reportedly mainly students of the Ambrose Alli University had taken to the streets on Saturday January 10 to protest the increasing spate of kidnapping and insecurity in their community located in Edo Central region. During the protest, several properties including the palace of the monarch in the community were destroyed. Videos of the protesting youths made the rounds on social media. The police later stepped, alleged that the protest was hijacked by some hoodlums and made some arrests. “Regrettably, the protest was hijacked, and all the rules of peaceful protest were ignored, which led to incidents, including malicious damages, looting of property, vandalisation of shops, as well as a military personnel discharging firearms at a protester,”  the statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ...

  Five personnel of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) were injured after their fire truck and crew were attacked while responding to a fire incident in Calabar, Cross River State. The Federal Fire Service Command in the state confirmed the incident on Tuesday, describing it as an unprovoked attack by some disgruntled members of the public during an emergency operation. The Commanding Officer of the Federal Fire Service in Cross River State, Olumayowa Olomola, confirmed the development during an interview in Calabar. She explained that the incident occurred around the Goldie axis of the Calabar metropolis when officers were mobilized to respond to a fire outbreak. Ms Olomola disclosed that the firefighters were deployed following a request from the Cross River State Fire Service, which reportedly lacked the capacity to respond effectively to the emergency. She said,  “Officials of the federal fire service were attacked, and a fire appliance vandalized around the Goldie axis of cal...

Renowned Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele’s newly released film, Behind the Scene, has made history as the first Nollywood movie to exceed ₦2 billion in cinema box office sales. FilmOne, a leading Nigerian film distributor, announced that Behind the Scenes’ movie grossed ₦2,103,039,706 in just one month of its release. The distributor in a post on X, revealed that the new achievement makes Funke Akindele Africa’s most commercially successful filmmaker in Africa, highest grossing producer, writer, and director in West Africa’s history. The actress was also named as the first filmmaker to rank number one for three consecutive years at the African box office. Also celebrating the achievement, the actress, in a video on her Instagram page on Monday evening, said  “we have every reason to thank God. 2 billion and counting is not a joke. Ladies and gentlemen, Behind the Scenes to the world.” “Joy overflows, my heart is full of gratitude to God and my amazing fans. Reaching this incredib...

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was arraigned on Monday at the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, facing a nine-count criminal charge. According to Ogun State Police spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the charges include assault, theft, causing harm and resisting arrest. The arraignment follows a viral video on Sunday showing the singer in police custody, reportedly over a complaint filed by his estranged partner, Ashabi Simple. The prosecution alleges that Portable assaulted Ashabi, along with several police officers and other individuals, at his bar in Iyana Ilogbo on New Year’s Day. Other alleged victims named in the case are Ileyemi Damilola, Akinyanju Oluwabusayomi, Olowu Olumide, Demilade Ogunniyi, and Ebuka Odah. Portable is also accused of stealing a Mercedes-Benz E300, valued at ₦12 million, belonging to Ileyemi and purchased from Wally Dex Auto. It was gathered that two siblings of Ashabi Simple testified as witnesses to the alleg...