Author: Citynews

Popular Nollywood actress Toyin Adewale has dismissed a viral report claiming that her son, singer Mayorkun, lost his Lagos home to a fire outbreak. This online medium understands that the report alleged that the singer’s residence went up in flames on Saturday night following an explosion, with claims that he and his family narrowly escaped the incident. Reacting on Sunday through her Instagram page, Toyin Adewale challenged the report and questioned how such information was published without proper checks. She expressed disappointment over the spread of what she described as false news and faulted those responsible for putting it out. The…

Social media users are reacting to a viral video of Nollywood actors Femi Adebayo and Funke Akindele. The two had attended the premiere of their colleague, Iyabo Ojo’s movie, The Return of Arinzo. In a clip making rounds, Funke was seen sitting with Mercy Aigbe and Iyabo Ojo when Femi walked up to them to greet them. Surprisingly, the filmmaker shunned Funke as he greeted everyone at the table aside her. Funke, who noticed this, questioned him about his behaviour, and the actor acknowledged her, smiled, and passed. One tiwa_makeover_ wrote, “Uncle Femi didn’t want any embarrassment and boom, she said, ‘ You…

Violence has erupted in Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, following protests against the controversial coronation of an Igbo traditional ruler named Chief Solomon Ogbonna Eziko, with demonstrators torching vehicles and looting shops owned by foreign nationals. The protests, led by members of ActionSA alongside traditional leaders and local residents on Monday, were initially staged in opposition to what organisers described as a violation of the province’s sovereignty, constitutional order and recognised traditional leadership structures. Details later…..

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is an offshoot of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). CityNews reports that Lamido made the claim during the PDP 2026 National Convention in Abuja, stating that the PDP was founded on the vision of national unity and sacrifice. According to him, all top figures in the APC, except President Bola Tinubu, emerged from the PDP, underscoring what he described as the ruling party’s deep roots in the opposition’s legacy. Lamido appealed to aggrieved members and defectors to set aside individual egos for the sake of Nigeria’s…

Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). CityNews reports that the former presidential candidate received his party membership card on Monday in Kano. Kwankwaso registered as a member at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano. The event drew prominent political figures, including David Mark, Aminu Tambuwal, Rotimi Amaechi, Peter Obi, Dino Melaye, and John Odigie-Oyegun. Prominent leaders of the ADC had earlier arrived at the residence of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of the official defection of the former Kano State Governor to the party. CityNews recalls that Kwankwaso had officially resigned from the NNPP. He…

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress chieftain, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the Palm Sunday attack on Gari Ya Waye community in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing it as a “barbaric assault” and a stark indicator of Nigeria’s worsening security crisis. Atiku reacted in a statement posted on his official X handle on Monday, responding to the attack on Sunday night that reportedly claimed the lives of several residents and left many injured. The former Vice President expressed outrage, warning that the continued killings across the country reflect a near-total collapse of governance. His statement reads, “I am…

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad confirmed Tuggar’s exit in a post on his X account on Monday. The minister reportedly submitted his resignation on Monday. The letter is expected to be read at the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. He is billed to contest the Bauchi gubernatorial election in 2027. “The Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, will bid farewell to the Federal Executive Council today as he steps down from his position to pursue the governorship of Bauchi State,” Ahmad wrote on X. However, Tuggar has yet…

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has declared that since former President Muhammadu Buhari left office and following his demise in 2025, the South-East region has not recorded any incident of Fulani herdsmen attacks. Ohanaeze said the sudden and remarkable decline in the activities of suspected Fulani herdsmen militias in the South-East region is nothing short of a miracle, one that has provided conclusive evidence that these groups were, in all likelihood, a state-sponsored terrorist arm during the administration of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, deployed with the sinister intent of destabilizing Southern Nigeria, particularly the South-East. It stated…

Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi has stirred reactions after revealing details about his strained relationship with colleague Funke Akindele. Speaking during a live video session on TikTok, Fabiyi alleged that Akindele stopped speaking to him the very day he informed her that he had completed building his house. He explained that their friendship dated back many years and maintained that he never offended her.The Yoruba actor and producer used the moment to express his disappointment with the entertainment industry, describing it as deceptive. According to him, people often perceive certain individuals as kind or genuine, but reality may be different. “Our…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers who suffer from poor network service across the country. The mobile network operators licensed to provide telecommunication services in Nigeria are MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, Globacom (Glo), and T2, formerly known as 9mobile. The Commission said the move is aimed at strengthening consumer protection across Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. In a press statement issued on Sunday by its Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, NCC said subscribers should not bear the consequences of service failures when operators fall short of established performance standards. According to the NCC,…