Category: Society

Ex-BBN Star Cross Reveals How He Saw His Fiancée’s Spirit Before Meeting Her

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Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Ikechukwu Sunday Okonkwo, popularly known as Cross, has opened up about the extraordinary way he met his fiancée, claiming he saw her “spirit in heaven” before ever setting eyes on her in real life. In a recent interview, the reality TV star recounted that the mysterious encounter occurred during a spiritual experience. According to him, he saw a lady in what he described as a heavenly realm, and the woman smiled and winked at him. That moment, he said, left an indelible mark on his…

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Court Remands Kano TikToker Over Viral Video With Dwarf Woman

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A magistrate court in Kano has ordered the remand of popular TikTok personality, Ashiru Idris, popularly known as Mai Wushirya, for allegedly posting indecent videos featuring a dwarf woman on social media. Presiding over the case on Monday, Magistrate Halima Wali of Court No. 7 directed that Idris be kept in custody at a correctional centre for two weeks pending further hearing. Officials of the Kano State Censorship Board had arrested the influencer last week after videos of him shirtless and engaging in what authorities described as “immoral and demeaning…

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Suspected Kidnappers Strike Near FCT, Abduct Businessman and Two Daughters

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have raided Zhibi, a community bordering Dei-Dei town in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) but located in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State, abducting a businessman and his two daughters. The victims, identified as Muhammad Shuaibu, his 200-level undergraduate daughter, and her younger sister, were taken away after the attackers invaded their home around 12 a.m. on Friday. A family source told reporters that the assailants gained entry into the house through the backyard, destroying a burglar-proof padlock before breaking into the rooms. “They…

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Twice as Nice CEO, Waheed Shonibare Is Dead

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The Chief Executive Officer of the popular fashion brand Twice as Nice, Mr. Waheed Shonibare, is dead. According to reports, Shonibare passed away after a brief illness, though details surrounding his death remain sketchy as of press time. The late entrepreneur was widely regarded for his contribution to Nigeria’s fashion and lifestyle industry, building Twice as Nice into one of the country’s leading retail brands known for quality clothing, accessories, and perfumes. Tributes have begun to pour in from colleagues, business associates, and admirers who described him as a visionary…

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Nigeria’s Anglican Church Cuts Ties with Canterbury over Appointment of ‘Pro-Gay’ Female Archbishop

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The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has announced its spiritual separation from the Church of England following the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. In a statement issued on Friday, October 3, 2025, by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, the Church described the development as “devastating” and “insensitive.” They cited Bishop Mullally’s support for same-sex marriage and her position as the first female to hold the post. These were seen as signs of what it called “a deep moral…

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Imisi Ayanwale Wins Big Brother Naija Season 10, Takes Home ₦150 Million Grand Prize

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Imisi Ayanwale on Sunday night emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, clinching the coveted title after weeks of intense competition, drama, and entertainment that kept millions of viewers glued to their screens. The outspoken and humorous contestant walked away with a grand prize of ₦150 million, including ₦80 million in cash and other rewards, after securing 42.8 per cent of the total votes. Her closest rival, Dede, finished as the first runner-up with 15.94 per cent of the votes, followed by Koyin (15.23%), Sultana (7.94%), Kola…

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Ondo Police Arrest 10 Over Armed Robbery, Attempted Assassination of Monarch

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The Ondo State Police Command has arrested ten suspects in connection with a violent robbery attack on Igoba Community in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. The armed gang reportedly stormed the community around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, dispossessing residents of valuables at gunpoint and inflicting injuries on some victims. It was learnt that the hoodlums later advanced to the palace of the traditional ruler of the town, Oba Adinlewa John, where they allegedly attempted to assassinate him. The monarch, however, narrowly escaped unhurt. Confirming the incident in…

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Oba Ewuare II: Iyaloja title is alien to Benin tradition 

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The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has declared that the Iyaloja title is foreign to Benin culture and has no place in the kingdom’s traditional structure. The monarch stated this at his palace in Benin City during a visit by Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and National Iyaloja-General, who had led a delegation to the palace as part of her working visit to Edo State. Trouble began after Mrs Tinubu-Ojo’s team reportedly sought to inaugurate Pastor (Mrs) Josephine Isi Ibhaguezejele as Iyaloja-General…

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P Diddy Jailed Four Years Over Prostitution Offences

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American music mogul Sean “P Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of offences related to prostitution. The verdict was handed down by a United States federal court on Friday, bringing to a dramatic close months of legal proceedings that have attracted global attention. Prosecutors accused the 54-year-old rap icon and entrepreneur of running a criminal enterprise that facilitated prostitution, exploiting young women under the guise of music and entertainment ventures. The court found that Combs not only profited from the illicit activities…

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After Crashed Marriage, Fountain of Life’s Tolu Odukoya Praises Ex-Husband as ‘Great’

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Tolu Odukoya, daughter of the late Pastors Taiwo and Bimbo Odukoya of The Fountain of Life Church, has opened up about her past marital experience, describing her former husband in glowing terms despite their separation. Speaking during a recent interaction, Odukoya, who now serves as Associate Senior Pastor at the church, said that while her marriage did not last, she holds no resentment. Instead, she expressed gratitude for the years shared and acknowledged her ex-husband as “a great man.” The cleric, known for her candid teachings on relationships and family…

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