Tinubu awards GCON to billionaire Kesington Adebutu
President Bola Tinubu conferred Nigeria's second-highest honour, GCON, on billionaire Kesington Adebutu during a personal visit to his Lagos residence. Read the full story and reactions.
President Bola Tinubu conferred Nigeria's second-highest honour, GCON, on billionaire Kesington Adebutu during a personal visit to his Lagos residence. Read the full story and reactions.
Pope Leo XIV led his inaugural Christmas Mass in St. Peter's Square, addressing thousands. He called for a global Christmas truce and marked a shift in papal style. Read the full story.
Pope Leo XIV delivers his first Christmas 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing, calling for peace in Gaza and Ukraine. Bethlehem celebrates festive Christmas after two years of war shadows. Read the full story.
Pope Leo XIV urges a worldwide 24-hour ceasefire for Christmas, expressing sadness over Russia's rejection. Read the latest on Ukraine conflict and diplomatic efforts.
Explore the profound impacts of Christmas 2025 in Nigeria, from spiritual significance and social unity to security measures and governors' outreach. Discover how the season fosters national integration.
Grammy-nominated singer Asake visited his alma mater, OAU, performing the dobale tradition, and paid homage to the Ooni of Ife. Read about his inspiring homecoming.
A Nigerian doctor, Zainab Suleiman, expressed surprise after a patient arrived at the hospital late at night complaining of erectile dysfunction. Read her reaction and what it says about healthcare priorities.
French President Macron approves construction of a new, larger nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to replace the Charles de Gaulle, announcing the move during a visit to French troops in the UAE.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti reaffirms his plan to quit active politics after his tenure, dismissing claims of presidential or senatorial ambitions. Read Nigerians' reactions.
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Maiduguri to start a three-state tour, using a vintage government jet. He will inaugurate projects, attend a wedding, and visit Lagos for the Eyo Festival.
Borno Police deploy EOD, tactical teams for President Tinubu's visit. Vehicular restrictions in Maiduguri. Full security details inside.
Borno Police deploy EOD units & tactical teams ahead of President Tinubu's visit. Expect traffic diversions in Maiduguri. Full details on security arrangements inside.
President Bola Tinubu will embark on a three-state tour from Abuja this Saturday, visiting Borno, Bauchi, and Lagos for project commissioning, a condolence visit, and holiday engagements. Read the full itinerary.
Pope Leo XIV names Bishop Richard Moth to lead Catholics in England and Wales, replacing Cardinal Vincent Nichols. Moth pledges commitment to safeguarding and social justice.
Bishop Matthew Kukah visits IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto prison as part of his Christmas pastoral duty. Read details and public reactions here.
Pope Leo XIV names Bishop Ronald Hicks, a migrant advocate from Chicago, to lead New York's archdiocese, signaling a shift in US Catholic Church stance. Read the full story.
Pope Leo XIV warns against delegating life-and-death decisions to AI in warfare, calling it a destructive betrayal of civilisation. Read his full message for World Peace Day.
A Nigerian man ended his relationship after his girlfriend asked if he stole her father's wallet during a first visit. Read the full story and netizens' reactions.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan visits Bayelsa to mourn Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Governor Douye Diri orders autopsy, warns against politicising the death. Read more.
A Nigerian mother's tearful reunion with her son after seven years apart while he served in the US Army has gone viral. Watch the heartwarming moment of surprise and joy.
US Representative Riley Moore, dispatched by Donald Trump, completes diplomatic visit to Nigeria, citing productive talks. Details of the meetings are forthcoming.
A US congressional delegation arrived in Abuja for security talks following President Trump's threat over religious persecution. Read details of the high-level meeting.
BBNaija celebrities Leo DaSilva and Nina Ivy express outrage at skyrocketing Lagos short-let rates for Detty December, with some properties charging over ₦14 million. Read their reactions and public response.
Dancer Korra Obidi visits Fela Kuti's grave in Lagos, performs twerking as an 'offering.' She claims the Afrobeat icon would have enjoyed it. Full story and reactions.
The Sokoto State Government has refuted claims that Governor Ahmed Aliyu visited detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu with Abia's Alex Otti. Get the full details and official statement here.
A Nigerian man shares his firsthand, distressing account of visiting a relative at a hospital, exposing critical issues. Read his full story and witness testimony here.
BBNaija's Leo DaSilva and Nina Ivy call out exorbitant Lagos short-let prices hitting ₦700k per night this Detty December. Read their shocking revelations and the public's reaction.
A Nigerian man shares his emotional hospital visit to Aunty Esther, where she vowed to refuse a blood transfusion for her cancer treatment. Discover the public reaction and the religious debate it sparked.
A Nigerian man in Asaba reveals how a lady who visited him from Abuja had lined up meetings with four other men. He found out by checking her phone. Read the full story.
Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals the public figures Nigerians searched most after their deaths. From ex-President Buhari to footballer Diogo Jota, see the full list of names that sparked national mourning and curiosity.