My Tribute to Alex Ekubo: A Friend, A Brother, A Star
By Asukwo Mendie Archibong Esq.
The lights of Nollywood have dimmed, and I find myself struggling to put words to the pain of losing my...
Chase Matthew’s Bassist Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges After Owensboro Festival Performance
OWENSBORO, Ky. Shock rippled through the crowd at the BBQ & Barrels music festival Saturday night when Carsen Richards, 22, bassist and music director...
Nigerian Actor Alexx Ekubo Dies at 40; Colleagues, Fans Mourn
LAGOS, Nigeria (FN), The Nigerian film industry is mourning the death of actor Alexx Ekubo, who died Monday night at age 40 after a...
No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
GENEVA (AP) , The United Nations health agency said Tuesday there is no evidence of a wider hantavirus outbreak, pushing back against mounting speculation...
Missing NYSC Lawyer Linda Ameh Found Safe in Abuja After Reported Abduction
Relief spread across Nigeria’s capital after police announced that Ms. Linda Ameh, a 25 year‑old lawyer and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member reported...
Seven killed in Pakistan suicide bombing
ISLAMABAD (AP), A suicide bomber struck a crowded market in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, killing seven people and wounding at least 20, officials said,...
“You Are My Light”: Stan Nze’s Emotional Birthday Message to Wife Blessing Obasi
Nigerian actor and television host Stan Nze marked his wife Blessing Obasi’s birthday with a heartfelt message that quickly drew attention online. In his...
Nigerian TV Icon Frank Edoho Shares Early Pay
Frank Edoho, the longtime host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in Nigeria, recently revealed that his first salary on the show was...
AltBank Unveils Financing Plan to Boost Nigeria’s Drug Industry
Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry has long depended on imports, with nearly all medicines sourced from abroad. This reliance has left the country vulnerable to supply...
Planes Carry Cruise Passengers with Suspected Hantavirus to Netherlands; 12 Quarantined Amid Global Health...
AMSTERDAM, Dutch health authorities quarantined 12 cruise ship passengers late Monday after planes carrying them from the Mediterranean landed in the Netherlands, amid fears...
