Peter Rufai, Christian Chukwu Die in 2025
Nigeria's football community was shaken in 2025 as it lost eight iconic stars, including AFCON 1980 heroes Christian Chukwu and Charles Bassey, and legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai. Read their stories.
Nigeria's football community was shaken in 2025 as it lost eight iconic stars, including AFCON 1980 heroes Christian Chukwu and Charles Bassey, and legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai. Read their stories.
Nollywood actress Lizzy Gold Onuwaje announces her father's death, describing him as her 'gist partner.' The sad news follows the trending death of colleague Allwell Ademola, plunging fans into grief.
Hope rises for Nigerian Suleimon Olufemi after $570,000 blood money is raised by Seyi Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, and others for his release from Saudi death row. Read the full story.
NiDCOM details how Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu, Seyi Tinubu, and others raised $570,000 in blood money for Suleimon Olufemi, a Nigerian detained in Saudi Arabia for over 20 years. Learn the full story.
A University of Oklahoma graduate instructor was fired after failing a student's viral Bible-based essay on gender. The university cited arbitrary grading. Read the full story.
A 45-year-old father died after waiting 34 hours for antibiotics at a UK hospital. An investigation ruled his death preventable. Read the full report on the systemic failures.
A Nigerian lady shares the tragic story of her younger brother, a seminarian, who died while playing football. Her emotional tribute has gone viral, sparking reactions and shared stories of similar sudden losses.
A man faces manslaughter charges after his girlfriend froze to death on Austria's highest mountain, Grossglockner. The tragic incident occurred during a winter hike. Read the full story.
The FIFA World Cup trophy has arrived in Washington DC ahead of the historic 48-team final draw. Rio Ferdinand will host alongside sports legends, but a visa row with Iran adds drama. 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.
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 10.
A Lagos High Court will rule in February 2026 on whether a major land dispute in Lekki's Nicon Town Estate should proceed to full trial. Residents allege fraud in a 2010 sub-lease for 5,899sqm of communal land. Read the full details.
ASF France reveals 82 Nigerian women face execution, highlighting gender bias and poverty in the justice system. Advocates demand a moratorium and recognition of domestic violence as a mitigating factor.
The mother of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera disputes police findings after her daughter was found dead following a football game. Investigation ongoing.
Nigerian Senate recommends death sentence for kidnappers without fine option. Security committees to probe military withdrawal in Kebbi school attack and General Uba's death.
An Abuja lady cries out after strangers call to say her brother, Kema Sylvester, died mysteriously. The family investigates, finding no proof. Read the full story.
Content creator Uncle Nasco reveals shocking details about Nollywood actor Odira Nwobu's death in South Africa. Discover how chest pain warnings were ignored before tragic club outing.
Senator Natasha Akpoti mourns the death of colleague Okey Ezea who passed away in Lagos. The Enugu North lawmaker died after brief illness at 62.
Senator Okey Ezea, Enugu North representative, passed away in Lagos after brief illness. The Labour Party lawmaker refused to defect to ruling party. Read his remarkable journey.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan express profound grief over the death of Senator Okey Ezea, describing him as a humble leader and bridge-builder. Read their heartfelt tributes.
Labour Party Senator Okey Ezea representing Enugu North has died in the UK while receiving medical treatment. Learn about his political journey and legacy.
Former Ukraine international Andriy Polunin tragically passed away after suffering a heart attack during a veteran football match in Lutsk. The 55-year-old had a distinguished career across Ukraine and Germany.
The traditional ruler of Aguleri, Igwe Michael Idigo, has personally confirmed that former Anambra Governor Willie Obiano is alive and in good health in the United States, dismissing viral death rumours as false.
Labour Party chieftain Dr. Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh files a rights suit against suspected political enforcers for death threats. He seeks judicial protection and affirms the rule of law. Read more.
OJ Simpson's estate finally agrees to pay $58 million to Ron Goldman's family 31 years after the murders. The settlement marks a reversal from the executor's initial stance against payment.
German entertainment icons Alice and Ellen Kessler have died at 89 in a joint assisted suicide. The legendary twins were European stars who performed with Frank Sinatra.
Two young siblings died in a devastating fire that destroyed makeshift buildings in Rivers State, leaving 27 families homeless. Police investigation underway.
Veteran journalist Dan Agbese, co-founder of Newswatch magazine, has died in Lagos at 81. A key shaper of modern Nigerian journalism, his legacy in investigative reporting endures. Read more.
Bangladesh's former PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for crimes against humanity during student protests. UN estimates 1,400 deaths in violent crackdown. Read full details.
Bode Moses Ologan, 48-year-old Nigerian truck driver, was found dead in Texas on November 7, 2025. Family seeks $30,000 for funeral expenses through GoFundMe campaign.