Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday ahead of his participation in the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which begins on Monday. The President’s plane landed at the Presidential Wing of Zayed International Airport at exactly 11:30 pm local time. He was received by Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi; Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar; and members of the Nigerian diplomatic mission in Abu Dhabi. Several other ministers, including the Minister…
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Scene of the GNI Lagos fire incident The death toll from the fire that gutted the Great Nigeria Building in the Balogun Market area of Lagos Island, Lagos State, has risen from eight to 10, as two more bodies were recovered from the scene of the incident. PUNCH Metro earlier reported that the fire incident, which occurred on Wednesday, December 24, started on the fourth floor and spread to the sixth floor of the 25-storey building before engulfing the remaining floors and adjoining structures. A detached section of the plaza, estimated to be about seven floors high, collapsed during the inferno,…
Adichie Solicitors acting for renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, have written to Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Lagos, over the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. This comes as the Lagos State Government confirmed the suspension of the anaesthesiologist at the clinic as probes continue into the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. In a legal notice dated January 10, 2026, solicitors acting for Chimamanda and her partner, Dr Ivara Esege, alleged that the hospital, its anaesthesiologist, and attending medical personnel breached the duty of care owed to their son, who died in the early hours of Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The…
Allwell Nollywood stars gathered in their numbers to pay last respects to actress, producer and filmmaker, Allwell Ademola, who passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 49, after reportedly suffering a heart attack. Ademola was laid to rest at the Atan Cemetery in Yaba, Lagos in a sober ceremony that left many attendees emotional. Her colleagues in attendance include Liz DaSilva, Rotimi Salami, Biola Adebayo, Saidi Balogun and Kunle Afod. However, the funeral activities started on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with a “candlelight vigil” at the LTV 8 Complex in Ikeja, Lagos. The event, which drew family,…
Asake Music star Asake has reconciled with family, including his father, Fatai Odunsi, daughter and baby mama, Adijat, after facing public criticism for alleged abandonment. The settlement follows accusations by Adijat that Asake abandoned her and their daughter despite supporting him during early struggles. Asake’s father, a stroke survivor, in March 2025 also publicly accused the singer of neglect, sparking outrage among fans and celebrities. Following the backlash, Asake reportedly took steps to repair relationships, pledging to cover his father’s medical expenses and provide a new home. A recent photograph of the singer with his father signals a return to harmony, following…
Seun Afrobeat singer and activist, Seun Kuti, has launched a scathing attack on fans of popular artiste, Wizkid, over what he described as repeated and disrespectful attempts to drag the name of his late father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, into online music debates. In a lengthy Instagram video posted on Saturday, Seun warned Wizkid’s fan base, popularly known as Wizkid FC, to “keep Fela’s name out” of their arguments, accusing them of ignorance and provocation. “Keep Fela’s name out of your (Wizkid FC) mouths. Why must you find a way to bring Fela always into your discussions?” he said. He argued that…
Ned and Regina Popular actress, Regina Daniels, and her estranged husband and politician, Senator Ned Nwoko, have continued to bicker online over allegations of drug addiction leveled against Daniels. On January 7, 2026, the actress shared an emotional video on Instagram revealing the results of a drug test she underwent on January 5, 2026, in the United Kingdom. According to Daniels, the test returned negative for hard drugs. In the video, Daniels described the past few months as one of the most difficult periods of her life, marked by intense public scrutiny and painful narratives. “I owe it to those…
Portable Controversial singer, Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has publicly called out his father, Mr Olalomi, accusing him of defrauding him amid a deepening family dispute. In a series of posts and videos shared online, the ‘Zazuu’ crooner alleged that his father failed to support him while growing up, especially after the death of his mother. According to Portable, he went to meet his father in Abuja after his mother’s passing, but the dad, who had multiple wives and children, neither sponsored his education nor fully supported his upbringing. “He asked me if I wanted to learn a trade…
KWAM 1 The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu land on Sunday lashed out at popular Fuji musician Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM1, over his protest letter to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, in which he alleged that he was being deliberately excluded from the ongoing selection process of the next Awujale of Ijebu land. In his protest letter dated January 8, 2026, written by his lawyer, Dr. Wahab Shittu (SAN), KWAM1 explained that the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, next in line to produce the new Awujale, had issued directives that were unknown to the Chieftaincy Declaration and the Obas…
Daniel Nollywood actress Regina Daniels on Tuesday revealed that she does not take any “hard drug but molly,” as she underwent a medical test to address allegations of drug and alcohol addiction levelled against her by Ned Nwoko, her estranged husband. Since her statement, public discussion has centred on what “molly” is and whether it qualifies as a “hard drug”. Over the years, a common myth suggested that MDMA, also known by the street names “ecstasy” or “molly”, is “pure” and somehow safer than other illicit substances. The belief partly stems from the fact that MDMA was originally developed as a medication intended…