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Police operatives in Bauchi State have rescued an 18-year-old woman, Fatima Dalha, from an angry mob after she allegedly stabbed her 30-year-old husband during a domestic dispute in Lirr Bajar community, Dass Local Government Area. The incident occurred on October 25, following an argument over money, wrappers and a mobile phone. According to the Bauchi State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, the disagreement escalated into a physical fight, during which Fatima allegedly picked up a knife and stabbed her husband in the stomach. The injured man was rushed to a hospital for treatment, while police officers intervened to prevent…

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 28th October, 2026. 1. Tinubu Approves ₦70,000 Monthly Transport Allowance President Bola Tinubu’s administration has approved a monthly transport allowance of ₦70,000 for public service workers for six months, beginning in November 2026. The decision is aimed at easing the impact of rising living costs on workers. The Federal Government also approved outstanding peculiar allowance payments, to be paid in three instalments starting in November. The approvals followed a meeting between government representatives and Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) leaders in Abuja, with the resolutions documented in a…

Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy has explained that signing an artiste does not guarantee international fame or huge financial returns, noting that the music industry comes with its own risks and uncertainties. The music executive made this known during a recent livestream with forex trader Habby Forex. Comparing music to forex trading, Don Jazzy said both involve risks, although he considers his other businesses less volatile than the foreign exchange market. He stressed that not every artiste signed to Mavin Records would achieve global success. Don Jazzy added that he measures success by an artiste’s growth rather than fame alone.…

Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has turned heads with a bold fashion look featuring a figure-hugging black latex catsuit paired with an oversized royal purple fur coat. The singer completed the outfit with chunky gold bangles, sculptural gold earrings and a sleek black bob hairstyle. The combination of glossy latex, rich purple fur and statement jewellery gave her appearance a striking finish. Tiwa’s outfit also offers a styling idea for fashion lovers looking to elevate simple black outfits. Pairing fitted clothing with an oversized coat creates contrast, while bold gold accessories and a touch of colour can make the entire look…

Akanbi Elizabeth, widow of late Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings, broke down in tears while paying tribute to her husband at a memorial event in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday. During the emotional tribute, Elizabeth struggled to complete her speech before expressing how deeply she would miss her husband. “Toluwanisings, my dear husband. I will forever miss you. Please do not forget your children and I,” she said. Several gospel artistes, including Adeyinka Alaseyori, Esther Igbekele, Laolu Gbenjo and Bidemi Olaoba, attended the event alongside Nollywood actress Bimbo Oshin and other celebrities. Toluwanisings, whose real name was Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, died…

Mautin Tairu, manager of Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe, has admitted that he has also grown tired of the actor’s repeated portrayal of loud, stereotypical Igbo characters in some movies. Tairu made the revelation while responding to an X user who urged Arukwe to take a break from the roles, saying the frequent shouting had become exhausting. Uzor’s manager acknowledged sharing the concern at some point but explained that professional decisions do not always reflect personal preferences. According to Tairu, such characters are more common in YouTube productions because of audience preferences and the demands of the platform. He added that…

Gospel singer Chidinma Ekile has revealed that she once left Nigeria and tried to secure permanent residency abroad before transitioning from secular music to gospel music. Speaking at a recent EeZee Conceptz event, the singer explained that she had no intention of returning to Nigeria and was processing her residency papers while overseas. However, her plans did not work out as expected, forcing her to reconsider her future. Chidinma disclosed that the CEO of EeZee Conceptz was the only person from Nigeria who consistently called her while she was abroad. After returning home, she decided to work with him, a…

British actress Cynthia Erivo has joined comedian Ayoade Bamgboye for a hilarious Saturday Night Live UK sketch that reimagines the hit musical Wicked as a chaotic, low-budget Nollywood production. Titled Nigerian Wicked, the parody features Bamgboye as Elphaba and Cynthia Erivo as Glinda, with the fictional Holy Ghost Productions presenting its exaggerated take on the magical world of Oz. The comedy draws on familiar Nollywood tropes, including dramatic sound effects, tense character interactions and humorous dialogue, as the two characters share a room filled with old travel trunks. The sketch becomes even more absurd when the pair travel to LagOz…

Nollywood actress Kudirat Ogunro has advised against burying deceased relatives in residential homes, arguing that the practice could create problems for families in the future. Her comments come amid a disagreement over the burial arrangements for late gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, who died on October 14. The singer’s widow reportedly prefers a cemetery or church-owned burial ground, while his father has expressed a preference for burying him at home or in their village. Reacting in an Instagram post, Kudirat Ogunro explained that children might eventually want to sell a family property but struggle to find buyers…

Nigerian-born American rapper Ms Jorji has alleged that her father sexually abused her between the ages of 11 and 18, claiming that her family focused on protecting his reputation instead of addressing her experience. Speaking on the Honest Bunch podcast, the rapper described sexual abuse as a serious concern in Nigeria, noting that victims may struggle to speak out when pressured to protect relatives or preserve family image. She also recounted a female friend’s alleged sexual assault in Nigeria, claiming she spent about ₦1 million trying to get the police to investigate, but the case remained unresolved after the suspect…