My Eko Atlantic land of N4bn now worth N8bn — Davido
Afrobeats star Davido has begun construction of a luxury multi-billion-naira mansion in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos State. The singer disclosed this during a recent visit to the project site, revealing that he acquired the land in January 2024 for about N4 billion. He added that the property has already appreciated significantly, with its estimated value now around N8 billion. The upcoming four-storey...
Chinese woman arrested with 31kg cannabis in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 63-year-old Chinese national, Ting Hung Kiong, for attempting to smuggle 31 kilograms of synthetic cannabis, popularly known as “Canadian Loud,” into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The suspect, who reportedly resides in Malaysia, was apprehended on May 17, 2026, upon arrival from Thailand via Dubai on...
NDLEA arrests drug couriers at Abuja, Enugu airports
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its nationwide operations, arresting multiple suspects and intercepting illicit drugs at major airports and across several states. At the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, operatives arrested Onyeka Valentine Emeka on May 20 after he excreted 185.36 grams of cocaine during inward passenger clearance from a flight originating in Sierra Leone via...
Primaries: Tinubu sweeps all votes in Borno
In Borno State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recorded a landslide victory in the APC presidential primary, securing all 414,988 votes cast across the state’s 27 local government areas. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, who served as the state collation officer, announced the results at the APC State Secretariat in Maiduguri. According to him, out of 430,715 registered voters, over 416,000 were accredited,...
Kano APC primaries: Tinubu dominates with over 500,000 votes
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured a sweeping victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary in Kano State, polling 500,852 votes across the 44 local government areas. His only challenger, Osifo Osayamen Stanley, recorded 2,675 votes in the exercise, which was concluded at the Kano State Government House during the official collation. Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin, who voted...
‘I mismanaged my BBNaija win’ — Phyna opens up on money, family struggles
Reality TV star and actress Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has reflected on what she describes as major financial missteps following her victory at the 2022 “Level Up” edition of Big Brother Naija. Speaking during a recent livestream, the 28-year-old said she failed to properly manage her prize money, attributing much of the problem to excessive financial support for...
Inside story: How Tinubu, APC withdrew support for Fubara
Fresh details have emerged on the political rift that led President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to distance themselves from Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara amid his prolonged power struggle with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Sources within the APC revealed that Fubara’s relationship with the President and party leadership deteriorated after he allegedly failed to honour...
US Secret Service kills gunman after shooting near White House
A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening, with United States Secret Service agents killing the assailant in a shoot-out during which a bystander was also struck. Secret Service communications chief Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement that United States President Donald Trump was in the White House at the time – on a day when he...
Nigeria thrash Guinea in women’s U17 World Cup qualifier
Nigeria’s under-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, defeated Guinea 5-0 in their U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier in Abidjan on Saturday. The match was played at the Stade Félix Houphouet-Boigny. The Nigerian side dominated throughout, with captain Harmony Chidi delivering a standout captain’s performance. Chidi scored immediately from kickoff, giving the Flamingos a dream start and early lead. The forward scored again in...
Student’s killing: I drugged her, spent ransom on betting — Ogun teacher
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old private school teacher, Nathaniel Baiyegun, over the alleged abduction and killing of a 16-year-old West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) candidate, identified as Florence. According to police sources, the suspect allegedly lured the teenager—said to be his former student—under the pretext of attending an academic coaching session. He reportedly held...
