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Total AFCON trophy arrives Nigeria, begins Africa tour

The Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy has arrived in Nigeria, marking the start of its continent-wide tour ahead of the 2025 tournament in Morocco. Excited football fans filled the streets of Lagos to witness the grand event as the trophy made its way from Victoria Island through Osborne Road and Third Mainland Bridge to Ikeja. Along the route, fans enjoyed live music, dance performances, and photo sessions with the prestigious trophy. Organisers explained that the Trophy Tour aims to unite African football fans and share the excitement ahead of AFCON 2025, which will take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Total Nigeria’s Managing Director, Dr Samba Seye, expressed delight at the massive turnout, describing Nigeria as the perfect place to kick off the tour. “We are proud to host the first stage of the Trophy […]

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 Glenfiddich, Aston Martin F1 Launch Partnership in Nigeria

The global partnership between Glenfiddich whisky and the Aston Martin Formula One Team has been officially launched in Nigeria at an exclusive event in Lagos. The event brought together leaders from the media, fashion, and luxury sectors to celebrate the alliance of the two iconic British brands. The launch highlighted their shared values of precision, craftsmanship, and high performance. As part of the partnership, Glenfiddich introduced a special 16-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This limited edition was created to commemorate the collaboration with the racing team. Nigeria was chosen as a key market for the launch, reflecting the country's growing influence in the African luxury and cultural scene. The event also featured a limited-edition fashion capsule created in collaboration with Nigerian designers I.N Official and TT Dalk. Brand representatives stated that this marks the beginning of more activations in Nigeria, […]

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Court Adjourns $42m Fraud Case Against Briton, Indians

A Federal High Court in Lagos has postponed the trial of a British national and two Indian businessmen accused of a $42.48 million international trade fraud. Justice Akintayo Aluko set the new date of January 27, 2026, for the case to continue. The adjournment was granted because neither the prosecution nor the defendants were present in court. The defendants—Marcus Wade (British), Prem Garg, and Devashish Garg (Indian)—along with their companies, Wilben Trade Limited and Agrico Agbe Limited, are facing charges filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation. They are accused of conspiring in 2015 to obtain $42.48 million under false pretenses. The funds were meant for the importation of Indian parboiled rice into Nigeria, but prosecutors allege the money was diverted for other purposes. The case has experienced multiple delays, largely due to the foreign defendants' failure […]

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Woman petitions police, accuses rapper Blaqbonez of harassment

A woman has petitioned the police, accusing Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez of harassment, cyberstalking, and emotional abuse after rejecting his romantic advances. Main Content:Nigerian rapper Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez, has been accused of harassment, cyberstalking, and emotional abuse by a woman who filed a formal petition with the Nigeria Police Force. In a public statement released on Friday, October 25, 2025, through her lawyer, Taiwo Akinsulie, the woman — identified only as Jane Doe — alleged that the rapper subjected her to months of intimidation and humiliation after she declined his romantic advances. According to her lawyer, the alleged harassment included blackmail, bullying, and invasion of privacy. The statement claimed that Blaqbonez unlawfully obtained and circulated private indecent videos of Jane Doe without her consent. “Our client wishes to bring to public attention the prolonged and deeply distressing harassment, […]

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NDLEA arrests Pretty Mike, 100 others at Lagos drug party

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested popular Lagos socialite Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, better known as Pretty Mike, along with over 100 other suspects, during a midnight raid on Proxy Nightclub, Victoria Island, Lagos. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the arrests on Sunday, stating that the raid followed credible intelligence about a planned drug party at the venue, located at 7 Akin Adesola Street. According to Babafemi, NDLEA operatives infiltrated the party around 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, and disrupted it at 3 a.m. on Sunday, October 26, in line with the agency’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). “Cartons of illicit substances, including Loud and laughing gas, were recovered from suspects at the party and from the club’s storage area,” he said. Babafemi noted that all suspects, including Pretty Mike — identified as the […]

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Businessman Excretes 127 Cocaine Wraps After Arrest in Kano – NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 52-year-old businessman, Ejiofor Godwin Emeka, at the Kano airport for allegedly ingesting 127 wraps of cocaine. The suspect, who runs boutiques in Lagos and Onitsha, was intercepted upon his arrival from Bangkok, Thailand. A body scan revealed the presence of illicit substances, leading to the recovery of 58 wraps from his underwear. He subsequently excreted another 69 wraps over seven sessions, with the total cocaine weighing 1.388 kilograms. In related operations, the NDLEA intercepted multiple drug consignments at Lagos airports destined for the UK, Turkey, and other countries. The drugs were cleverly concealed in items like glass ceramics, vitamin containers, and black soap. Several other arrests were made across different states in connection with these seizures.

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 NDLEA Busts Syndicate Behind UK-Bound Cocaine Shipments

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has smashed two major drug cartels responsible for shipping cocaine to the United Kingdom. In a series of intelligence-led operations in Lagos, the agency arrested five suspects, including the alleged ringleader, Alhaji Hammed Taofeek Ode. The syndicate was known for concealing drugs in everyday items like body cream containers, stainless steel cups, and hair gel. The breakthrough came on September 16th when NDLEA operatives at the Lagos airport intercepted 13.4kg of cocaine hidden in cocoa butter body cream containers. This led to the arrest of a cargo agent and, after weeks of surveillance, the capture of the main suspect, Ode. In related busts, the agency foiled five other UK-bound shipments and arrested additional suspects, seizing more cocaine and other illicit drugs like cannabis, tramadol, and codeine syrup in operations across several states.

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Lagos Denies Ethnic Bias in Trade Fair Complex Demolition

The Lagos State Government has denied allegations that its recent demolition of structures at the Trade Fair Complex was targeted at a specific ethnic group. The State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Olumide Oluyinka, stated that the action was purely to enforce urban planning laws and ensure safety. He explained that numerous shops and buildings within the complex were constructed without government approval and violated safety standards. “The fact is that we just have to do our work. There is nothing ethnic here; it is purely technical,” Oluyinka said during a television interview. The Commissioner revealed that traders and the complex management had been given multiple notices before the demolition. He reported that government officials were harassed and even detained for hours on two separate occasions when they tried to issue these warnings. He also blamed the complex […]

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NiMet Forecasts 3 Days of Rain, Thunderstorms Nationwide

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days of rainfall and thunderstorms across most parts of the country beginning Monday, September 22. According to NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday, isolated thunderstorms and light rains are expected in parts of the northern states, including Adamawa and Taraba, during Monday morning, with similar conditions later in the day across Kaduna, Gombe, Kebbi, Zamfara, Bauchi, Southern Borno, and Taraba. Central Region The central region, including Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Plateau, Kogi, and Benue, will experience cloudy conditions with sunshine intervals. NiMet said thunderstorms with light to moderate rainfall are expected from afternoon into evening hours. Southern Region For the southern states, a cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is anticipated in the morning, followed by thunderstorms and moderate rainfall later in the day. Areas likely to be affected include Ebonyi, […]

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Hilda Baci: My Record-Breaking Jollof Pot Is Not for Sale

Guinness World Record holder Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has announced that the giant pot used in her record-breaking jollof rice feat will not be sold or auctioned. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday at Gino Nigeria’s Lagos office, Hilda described the pot as a powerful symbol of history, faith, and innovation. “Many people have asked about the pot, some even suggested we auction it,” she said. “But that pot represents a lot of beautiful things — it’s a symbol of history, of faith, and of innovation. We want it to remain a source of inspiration for generations.” She explained that the pot will eventually be restored to its original form and placed on public display, either in a museum or a public space. “We’re not going to sell it,” Hilda emphasized. “We’ll make sure as many […]

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