Oct 20, 2025

#FreeNnamdiKanuNow: Abuja Residents Fume as Security Barricades Cause Gridlock

Oct 20, 2025 topnews

Tension gripped parts of Abuja on Monday morning as residents and workers were left stranded following the heavy presence of security personnel who mounted barricades at major entry routes into the city. The security checkpoints, set up at strategic points, triggered massive traffic gridlock, leaving commuters from Bwari, Ushafa, Dutse, and parts of Kubwa stuck for hours on their way to the city centre. The development followed plans by activists, including Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore, to stage a protest demanding the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader…

Davido Commissions Abia University Hostel Named After Late Mother

Oct 20, 2025 topnews

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has honoured the memory of his late mother, Dr. Veronica Adeleke, with the unveiling of a female hostel named after her at Clifford University in Abia State. The building, called the Veronica Imade Adeleke Female Hostel, was officially commissioned on Sunday during the university’s 6th Convocation Ceremony, where Davido also delivered the commencement speech to the graduating class. In a post shared on his X handle @davido, the award-winning artist encouraged graduates to pursue purpose-driven lives, emphasizing that true greatness lies in…

Shina Peters: I Bought My First Car at 13, Built My House at 16

Oct 20, 2025 topnews

Afro-Juju legend, Sir Shina Peters, has revealed that a large portion of his fanbase — about 65 percent — are Igbos, not Yorubas. The veteran musician made this known in a teaser for an upcoming episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, scheduled to air at 6 p.m. on Monday. During the interview, the 67-year-old opened up about his early career, life challenges, and his current creative struggles. Sharing details about his remarkable early years, Shina Peters said: “I started my career at the age of 10. I had my first…

Ned Nwoko Speaks Out, Attributes Regina Daniels’ Outburst to Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Oct 20, 2025 topnews

Senator Ned Nwoko has broken his silence following a viral video showing his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, in a distressed state, describing her recent behavior as “drug-induced” and “unprovoked violence.” In a detailed statement and video shared via his Instagram handle @princenednwoko on Sunday, the senator alleged that Regina was battling drug and alcohol addiction, which he claimed had caused the ongoing turmoil in their marriage. “Regina was not always like this. Her struggle with drugs and alcohol abuse is the real cause of our marital crisis. She must…

Gunmen Kill Butcher Inside Lagos Barracks Market

Oct 20, 2025 topnews

There was chaos on Saturday morning after unidentified gunmen invaded the Mammy Market located inside the military barracks in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State and shot dead a butcher known simply as Ridwan. The attack reportedly occurred around 8 a.m. when traders were just opening for business. According to witnesses, about four armed men entered the busy market and fired several shots into the air, sending traders and customers running for safety. Eyewitnesses said the assailants went straight to Ridwan’s meat stall and opened fire on him multiple…