Category: Viral

Nigerian skit-maker-turned-musician Nasboi has made an unexpected and humorous request to superstar Davido, asking the singer to give him one of his unused cars on a higher purchase plan. The playful appeal, which has since gone viral, was shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Nasboi wrote to Davido: “Senior man @davido, any car…

A massive fire has ravaged the popular Araromi spare parts market at Agodi-Gate in Ibadan, Oyo State, causing extensive damage to property worth millions of naira. The fire reportedly broke out around 2 am on Saturday and continues to spread, with firefighters still working tirelessly to bring it under control. Confirming the incident to ,…

The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre and returned home after fulfilling the bail conditions set by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja. A brief statement from the spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command, Adamu Duza, confirmed the development on Friday.…

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has nullified the ward, local government, and state congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, which had produced Tony Okocha as chairman. Justice Godswill Ogbomanu, presiding over the case, delivered the ruling on Friday, declaring the congresses invalid due to an existing court order…

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has signed an Executive Order raising the retirement age for academic staff in state-owned tertiary institutions to 65 years, subject to meeting eligibility requirements. The announcement was made on Friday by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Muhammad Bello, during a news briefing. He explained that the decision followed a meeting…

Four people, including three police officers and a female suspect, tragically died in a road accident in Ore, the administrative headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area, Ondo State. NewsNGR gathered that the crash occurred on Thursday when a speeding trailer driver lost control, crossed the road median, and collided with a police van carrying the…

This report is based on information gathered from black market FX operators. Specifically, the traders noted that they buy FX from customers at an average of N1656/$1 and sell for N1660/$1. However, they added that the rate could sometimes vary depending on the transaction, cash, or transfer form. that is to say, you will likely…

The naira declined against the dollar in both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets, closing the week with a downward trend. According to FMDQ data, the naira slightly weakened to N1,541.68 per dollar on Friday, compared to N1,541.38 on Thursday, reflecting a loss of N0.3. In the parallel market, the naira ended at N1,775…

The 10th Senate, under the leadership of Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, advanced the ₦49.7 trillion 2025 Budget to its second reading. NewsNGR reports that the budget received approval during plenary after extensive deliberations. The budget, presented the previous day by President Bola Tinubu, was subsequently referred to the Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Senator Solomon…

Nigerian actor and former presidential candidate Yul Edochie has once again sparked political discussions with his recent remarks about his ambitions. In an update on his official Instagram account, Edochie shared a photo of himself with Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, and expressed his aspiration to become the next governor of Anambra…

Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia has found love once again. NewsNGR reports that the actress recently announced on her Instagram page that she has legally married her Caucasian partner. Etinosa shared pictures from their civil wedding ceremony, which took place at the Ikoyi registry in Lagos State. In one of the photos, the actress expressed her…

The lawyer representing controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, Stan Alieke of Law Capitol, has attributed his client’s prolonged detention to the involvement of high-profile individuals in the case. Naija News reports that Speed Darlington’s ongoing detention has sparked public interest since his second arrest on November 27 during a performance in Owerri, Imo State. The…

The Idoma community has extended heartfelt congratulations to Vera Ameh-Akpa, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for Ejigbo, Lagos State, on her promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police. The promotion, which was among 77 senior officers elevated by the Police Service Commission (PSC), has been met with excitement and pride from the Idoma…

Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has shared that his journey into music was purely by chance. In a recent episode of the On The Record podcast, the Great Nation hitmaker reflected on his path to becoming a professional musician, revealing that music was initially just a hobby. Dakolo explained that he only decided to pursue music…

Former presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, has dismissed reports claiming that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) revoked a plot of land belonging to former President Muhammadu Buhari. Shehu clarified on Wednesday that the land in question was legally acquired for the Muhammadu Buhari Foundation, not for Buhari personally. He explained that the plot was allocated…

Nigerian songstress Tiwa Savage has finally opened up about her divorce from her ex-husband, Tunji Balogun, popularly known as TeeBillz. In an interview on The Receipts Podcast, Tiwa Savage revealed that TeeBillz was responsible for the announcement of their separation, emphasizing that she did not initiate the breakup. She explained that TeeBillz made the divorce…

The Benue State House of Assembly has passed the second reading of two significant bills, one to rename Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, in honor of the late Rev. Fr. Moses Adasu, and another to establish the Benue University of Agriculture, Science, and Technology in Ihugh. During Thursday’s plenary, Majority Leader Mr. Saater Tiseer (APC/Mbagwa)…

The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, to facilitate an investigation into alleged irregularities in the recruitment of primary school teachers. The decision was made during Thursday’s plenary session in Makurdi, following a motion moved by Majority Whip Peter Ipusu and…

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of six more bodies following the boat mishap on River Benue near Ocholonya in Agatu Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Catherine Anene, disclosed this development on Monday. Earlier, on Sunday, she had reported the recovery of 20 corpses and the rescue…

SUBEB Investigation:The Benue State House of Assembly has directed Dr. Grace Adagba, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), to step aside for investigations into primary school teacher recruitment. The decision, supported by a majority of lawmakers, was announced by Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh during Thursday’s plenary. Renaming of BSU:A bill to rename Benue…