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Nicki Minaj Raises Alarm at UN Event, Says Nigerian Christians Face Deadly Attacks

Nov 19, 2025Nov 19, 2025 topnews

American rapper Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, has told a United Nations audience that Christians in Nigeria are being driven from their homes and killed — echoing former US President Donald Trump’s recent claims of targeted persecution. Speaking on Tuesday at a US-organised forum on religious violence, Minaj said Nigeria’s security crisis has left Christian communities vulnerable to repeated assaults. “In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted,” she said. “Churches have been burned, families have been torn apart … simply because of how they pray.” The 42-year-old rapper…

VDM, Mr. Jollof exchange blows inside aircraft

Nov 18, 2025 topnews

There was drama aboard an Abuja-bound United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) flight yesterday after social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, widely called Mr Jollof, engaged in a physical fight that left passengers stunned. A video circulating online shows the confrontation beginning as a heated verbal exchange before quickly escalating into a violent scuffle inside the aircraft. Cabin crew and alarmed passengers scrambled to intervene as the pair traded blows. The clash occurred on the airline’s Asaba flight. Both men were immediately deboarded in…

Baba Ijesha Reportedly Freed After Appeal Court Overturns Conviction

Nov 15, 2025 topnews

Nollywood actor Olarenwaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has reportedly been released from prison after the Court of Appeal overturned his conviction for the sexual assault of a minor. The actor was arrested in 2021, and in July 2022 the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja sentenced him to 16 years in prison after finding him guilty on several counts related to the assault of a 14-year-old girl. A widely circulated but yet-to-be-verified video obtained on Saturday showed the comic actor seated in a vehicle shortly after his release,…

Vybing, Connected and Happy Customers — Echoes of FirstBank’s DecemberIssaVybe

Nov 14, 2025 topnews

By Bolaji Israel American branding consultant and CEO of Brandstream, Scott Bedbury, said, “In today’s experience-driven marketplace, the brands that endure are those that move beyond products and services to connect with the passions, lifestyles, and emotions of their customers. The most successful businesses don’t just serve — they engage, delight, and become part of life’s memorable moments”. FirstBank is playing deeply into that truth. Having long established itself as a symbol of resilience, trust, heritage, excellence, and innovation in banking, the 131-year-old institution is taking customer connection to a new…

Akon Arrested in Georgia Over Missed Court Date, Freed on Bail

Nov 14, 2025 topnews

Grammy-nominated singer Akon was briefly jailed last week in suburban Atlanta after authorities arrested him for failing to appear in court on a charge related to driving with a suspended license. Police in Chamblee, Georgia, took the 52-year-old artiste—born Aliaune Damala Badara Akom Thiam—into custody on Friday after a traffic camera issued an alert for a white Tesla Cybertruck registered in his name. Officers found Akon at a local business, Tint World, confirmed his identity, and notified him of the outstanding warrant. According to police, he remained calm and…

Mohbad’s Family Demands Transparent Probe

Nov 13, 2025 topnews

The family of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has renewed its call for a transparent and independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. In a statement issued by the family, headed by Omolayo Aloba and Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, the family also directed the singer’s partner, Wunmi Adebanjo, to stop using the Aloba surname until a court-ordered DNA test is completed. The family emphasized its commitment to a comprehensive inquiry into Mohbad’s death and announced the appointment of new legal counsel to handle all estate…

Regina Daniels Accuses Ned Nwoko of Intimidating Her Family

Nov 5, 2025 topnews

The marriage between Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and billionaire politician Senator Ned Nwoko has once again become the subject of public controversy following fresh allegations by the actress. In a series of emotional posts shared on social media, Regina accused her husband of using his influence to intimidate and harass members of her family amid their ongoing marital dispute. She alleged that Nwoko ordered the arrest of her siblings, claiming that her “big brother and sister have been arrested” and expressing fear that her “baby sister might be next.” Appealing…

Burna Boy Opens Up on Conversion from Christianity to Islam

Nov 4, 2025 topnews

Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has revealed that he converted from Christianity to Islam in his personal quest for truth and understanding. Speaking in a recent interview with American streamer PlaqueBoyMax, the City Boys crooner said his spiritual journey has taken him through different faiths but has also left him grappling with deeper questions about life and creation. “I grew up as a Christian, but then I converted to Islam and all types,” Burna Boy said. “It’s like I’ve studied it all.…

DJ Chicken escaped lynching in Ogun State for causing road accident

Nov 1, 2025Nov 1, 2025 topnews

Nigerian social media sensation, DJ Chicken escaped death after being lynched by a mob, for reportedly causing a motor accident in Sagamu, Ogun State. In a video seen by Top News, DJ Chicken was attacked by a mob that appeared ready to carry out jungle justice. He was struck multiple times. Eyewitnesses said DJ Chicken’s truck hit a motorcycle carrying a rider and a female passenger. The video shows the damaged truck and motorcycle, while the influencer appears stunned and struggling to explain himself as sources say, he looked high…

Davido Makes History, Sells Out 30,000-Capacity Akpabio Stadium in Uyo

Oct 28, 2025 topnews

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has achieved another career milestone by becoming the first artiste to sell out the 30,000-capacity Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The record-breaking concert, held on Sunday, marked the Nigerian leg of his ongoing “5ive Tour” and drew an ecstatic crowd of fans from within and outside the state. It also served as Davido’s first major home performance since the successful completion of the tour’s North American phase. Speaking at a pre-concert reception hosted by Governor Umo Eno…