Samson Siasia, a former Super Eagles player and coach, has officially completed a five-year ban imposed by FIFA over match-fixing allegations. Originally handed a lifetime ban, Siasia's penalty was reduced to five years by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in 2019, which ruled that a lifetime ban was excessive for a first-time offender [...]

Wande Coal was filmed confronting a certain "street boy" at the airport in Lagos State. According to "Airport Girl Celebrity", an airport staff who filmed the incident, the young man was disturbing the singer for money. READ ALSO: ‘Wizkid, Wande Coal Took Loans At Some Point – Music Executive, Godwin Tom Wande Coal seems to have [...]

Sarah Martins has shared the chats she received from a woman who started calling her out after her attempts to beg for money yielded no result. The woman had sent direct messages to the actress to beg for ₦100k to start a business. READ ALSO: I Like Taking Charge In The Other Room – Actress Sarah [...]

Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has stated that over 1000 #EndBadGovernance protesters are currently in prison custody nationwide following the recent hunger protests. The protests, which were held between August 1 and 10, turned violent in some parts of the country, with reports of looting and vandalism in several states. On August 6, the Inspector-General of [...]

The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has criticized Governor Godwin Obaseki for failing to acknowledge his reinstatement by the court, claiming that he was instrumental in making Obaseki governor. Shaibu made these remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s political program, Politics Today, on Friday, August 16. Shaibu revealed that it took former [...]

The number of overseas workers and students applying to come to the UK has fallen after curbs on visas introduced by the previous government. Workers and their family members applying on skilled worker, health and care, and study visas fell by more than a third in July to 91,300 compared with last year. The decline has been [...]

Afrobeats sensation Asake has revealed that Grammy-winning artist Wizkid is a significant influence on his music. This admission comes as Asake’s third studio album, “Lungu Boy,” features a highly anticipated collaboration with Wizkid on the track “MMS” (Mr Money Sound). READ ALSO: YBNL Nation: No Competition With Asake, Only Genuine Love – Fireboy Asake expressed [...]

Fast-rising singer Logos Olori has shared insights into his relationship with Davido and his time at DMW records. In a recent interview on Hiptv “Trending”, Logos Olori confirmed that he wrote Davido’s hit song “Unavailable” but acknowledged that Davido and Peruzzi made changes to suit their style. READ ALSO: Afrobeats Musicians Now On Same Level [...]

A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, has described as “arrant nonsense”, recent calls by some faceless groups asking Igbo people to leave Lagos. “That type of campaign is ‘arrant nonsense’; it is ‘sheer stupidity,” George told the newsmen in Lagos. The retired army officer, who is a Lagos indigene, spoke [...]

The trial of former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has taken a new turn, as the Kano State Government has filed additional fraud charges against him.  Ganduje, along with his former Commissioner for Local Government, Murtala Garo, and two other individuals - Lamin Sani and Muhammad Takai - are now facing fresh charges.  According to [...]

Several persons have sustained injuries in a multiple auto accident on Kara Bridge, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The accident happened at about 6.45 p.m. on Thursday, August 8. It involved a Lexus SUV, two trucks, and two commercial buses. READ ALSO: 14 Dead, Four Others Injured In Jigawa Auto Accident The drivers were said to be [...]

Commercial sex workers in Kano State have appealed to organisers of the nationwide hunger protests to engage the Federal Government in dialogue. They told the our correspondent on Thursday, August 8, 2024,  that the protests had crippled social-economic activities, leaving them without customers and struggling to survive. Monica James, who operates on France Road, said [...]

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has rejected Julius Berger Plc’s proposed cost of ₦279 billion for the Second Niger Bridge Bypass, describing it as excessively high. In a statement on Thursday, Umahi expressed his disappointment with Julius Berger’s pricing, saying, “One of the bypasses, which is 17.27 kilometres by two on asphalt, was [...]

Niger State police have recovered 15 pump-action rifles from suspected gun runners along the Maikunkele-Tegina road and arrested 23 protesters involved in the destruction of the Tafa local government area secretariat during the recent national end hunger protest. Niger State Commissioner of Police Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman announced at a press briefing in Minna that the firearms [...]

The Take It Back Movement (TIB), in conjunction with its partner organisations, is set to spearhead a historic one-million-man protest across all 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.   This was announced by TIB's National Coordinator, Sanyaolu Juwon, in a statement released on Thursday. According to Juwon, the forthcoming event [...]

Operatives of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Akure have arrested twelve persons who were engaged in illegal mining in Ondo state. The operatives gathered that the actual kingpins of illegal mining in the state hail from Niger and Zamfara states. Those arrested were Abdullahi Ibrahim, aged 40, Hassan Bala, aged 40, [...]

The Police Command in Nasarawa State has announced the release of 10 minors detained during the nationwide protest in the state. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lafia. Police arrested 50 protesters in four different Local [...]

Bandits have reportedly killed a mother and left her baby in Kaurar Zomo forest in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to a local journalist, Bakatsine, the baby is currently in the home of the traditional leader of Kuncin Kalgo, Tsafe. READ ALSO: Bandits Kill Four, Kidnap 150 In Zamfara Anyone with useful [...]

Tragedy struck on the waters of Bayelsa State, as a wooden boat carrying 20 people, mostly vendors transporting food and goods to coastal communities, caught fire and exploded in the middle of the river.  According to the police, all 20 occupants lost their lives in the devastating accident, which occurred at the Ezetu 1 community [...]

The Nigeria Police Force has ordered proper investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a crossdresser, popularly known as 'Abuja Area Mama’.  KOKO TV NG had reported that his body was found at a public space in the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday morning.  The news of his passing has sparked an outpouring of [...]

Multiple consignments of illicit drugs concealed in tins of Cerelac baby food and cloths going to the United States and United Kingdom have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, and a courier firm in Lagos. No less than 36 parcels of a […] The post NDLEA Seizes Drug Shipments Hidden in Baby Food Tins and Clothing Bound for US, UK (Photos) appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

Hours after President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s live broadcast on Sunday, August 4, the protesters in Edo State suspended their demonstration out of respect for the president. The protest, which started on Thursday, August 1, at the popular Ring Road in Benin and its environs, was halted following the president’s broadcast at 7 a.m. Following the […] The post #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Protesters Respond To Tinubu’s Plea, Halt Nationwide Demonstrations In Edo appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

Anita Ukah, a contestant on Big Brother Naija’s ninth season “No Loose Guard’ is an exceptional personality who has wormed her way into the heart of  many, including new mothers. Beyond her present engagement with the Big Brother show, Anita’s legendary  footprints in women’s health, philanthropy and general healthcare  amongst others have carved a niche […] The post BBNaija S9: Anita Ukah Champions Innovative Postpartum Care appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

The former governor of Oyo state and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja has said nothing can stop him from becoming the Olubadan of Ibadan land by God’s grace. The former governor disclosed this on Sunday, August 4, while featuring on a live radio programme on Fresh FM tagged “Agbami Oselu.” He accepted to receive […] The post No Obstacle Will Prevent Me From Becoming Olubadan – Ladoja appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

Amid the ongoing protests in Ojota area of Lagos state, a faction of demonstrators has called for a temporary suspension of the protests until October 1.   The appeal came after President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent address, where he outlined his administration’s achievements and future plans. Some protesters believe that pausing the demonstrations would provide […] The post #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Protesters Leaders Call For Suspension Of Demonstrations In Lagos appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

A powerful image emerged on the first day of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests, capturing a teenage boy’s fearless defiance in the face of authority. Bashir Tijjani, a tennage boy from Maiduguri, Borno State, stood unwaveringly in front of a moving police van, his bravery resonating with Nigerians nationwide. As the photo went viral, it symbolised the […] The post Teenager In Viral #EndBadGovernance Protest Photo: ‘Hunger Drove Me, Not Fear Of Arrest appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday cautioned protesters against being used to advance an agenda that could potentially undermine democratic progress.   The President, who gave the warning during a nationwide broadcast on Sunday in Abuja, acknowledged the ongoing demonstrations against various socio-economic challenges and emphasised Nigeria’s 25-year history of democratic governance. The President […] The post #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Don’t Allow Enemies of Democracy To Exploit Your Protest, Tinubu Warns appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

1. I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states. 2. Notably among the protesters were young Nigerians who desired a better and more progressive country where their dreams, hopes, and personal aspirations would be fulfilled. 3. […] The post Full Text: #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Addresses Nationwide Protest in Broadcast appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am. A statement released by presidential media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, says Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to plug into the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of […] The post #EndBadGovernance: President Tinubu To Address Nigerians On Sunday Morning appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

Kenneth Okonkwo, the veteran Nollywood actor and politician, has argued that the former N30,000 minimum wage was of greater value than the current N70,000 minimum wage benchmark. President Bola Tinubu recently assented to the N70,000 minimum wage following an agreement with joint labour unions. Appearing on the ‘Mic On’ podcast, Okonkwo insisted that the increment does […] The post N30,000 Minimum Wage Was Of Greater Value Than Current N70,000 Minimum Wage – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

Dele Momodu, the Ovation publisher, has hit out at conspiracy theories over the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests around Nigeria. In a tweet on Friday, Momodu insisted that “nobody instigated anyone or anything.” The media guru also absolved the Igbo of any blame during his conversation with a ‘Tinubu apologist.’ Momodu wrote: “This unfortunate conspiracy theory was forwarded to […] The post #EndBadGovernance: Tinubu Has Not Done Very Well – Dele Momodu appeared first on KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News - Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News | Nigeria Fashion & Style | Nigeria Beauty | Nigeria Entertainment | Nigeria Designers | Nigeria Weddings.

Meta Finally Lifts Trump’s Remaining Facebook, Instagram Restrictions Meta has lifted all remaining restrictions on former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts ahead of the upcoming Republican convention next week. Nick Clegg, Meta’s global affairs president, announced on Friday that with the Republican and Democratic national conventions approaching and the formal nomination of presidential candidates underway, both parties’ […] The post Meta Finally Lifts Trump’s Remaining Facebook, Instagram Restrictions appeared first on NaijaOlofofo.

Napoli Boss Conte Gives Update On Osimhen’s Future At The Club Napoli manager, Antonio Conte, says Victor Osimhen must keep working hard despite his uncertain future at the club. Osimhen had an agreement with Napoli to leave the club this summer. Any potential suitor must pay the €130 million release clause in his contract. At […] The post Napoli Boss Conte Gives Update On Osimhen’s Future At The Club appeared first on NaijaOlofofo.

Olamide’s ‘Ikigai’ Debuts At No. 13 On Billboard World Albums Chart Global sensation Olamide’s latest EP, Ikigai (生き甲斐), Vol. 1, has made an impressive debut on the prestigious Billboard World Albums chart, entering at number 13. This latest milestone, shared online on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, solidifies the Nigerian music veteran’s status as a global […] The post Olamide’s ‘Ikigai’ Debuts At No. 13 On Billboard World Albums Chart appeared first on NaijaOlofofo.

Dog Eats Flesh Off Girl’s Head, Attacks Owner Trying To Protect Victim In Ibadan Pandemonium broke out in the Adagbada Arola area of Apete, Ibadan, Oyo State, recently after a five year old girl identified as Moridiyat Rauf was att@cked by the dog of an elderly woman she had gone to spend time with. The […] The post Dog Eats Flesh Off Girl’s Head, Attacks Owner Trying To Protect Victim In Ibadan appeared first on NaijaOlofofo.

Nigerian Workers Spend 65% Of Salary On Foods – UN The United Nations (UN) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government to make dedicated budgetary allocation to curb food insecurity. The UN Director of World Food Programme (WFP) Africa Union Global Office, Dr. Hameed Nuru, made the call in Ilọrin, Kwara State capital, on […] The post Nigerian Workers Spend 65% Of Salary On Foods – UN appeared first on NaijaOlofofo.