Peter Obi in Rome: Pilgrimage for Nigeria’s Renewal and Spiritual Rebirth
IDNN Political Desk – Faith & Governance Beat Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has embarked on a spiritual pilgrimage to......
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Legendary Nigerian Evangelist Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai Passes On at 80
Renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has died at the age of 80. His family described his passing as a “glorious transition” after six decades of global ministry that impacted millions. The revered preacher passed on October 6, 2025, after a lifetime of devoted service....
Beyond The Court: Nollywood Basketball Film Brings Dreams and Grit to the Screen
The newly released short film Beyond The Court, starring rising talent Chimezie Imo, captures the raw determination of Nigerian youth chasing basketball glory against all odds. Produced by Ambassador Stephanie Innocent, the film merges sports and human resilience in a visually striking story that has already positioned itself as a bold addition to Nollywood’s sports genre....
Soyinka Legacy: National Theatre Reborn
Nigeria renamed the National Theatre after Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, unveiling a $68bn renovation and endowment fund to revive arts and culture....
Oba of Benin Rejects Iyaloja: Tinubu’s Daughter Runs Into Cultural Wall
Oba Ewuare II has rejected the inauguration of an “Iyaloja of Edo” by Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, calling the concept alien to Benin culture and defending the Iyeki tradition....
ARISE Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed in Abuja Robbery, Conflicting Accounts Emerge
Confusion surrounds the death of ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu during a robbery in Abuja. While FCTA insists she was lifeless on arrival at hospital, colleagues and the NUJ demand a forensic probe, citing delays and contradictions....
Actors Guild of Nigeria Lagos Calls Urgent Meeting Over Industry Crisis
The Actors Guild of Nigeria Lagos chapter has called an urgent meeting to address mounting industry concerns, signalling deepening cracks in Nollywood’s creative unions....
Adamawa flesh-eating disease kills 7 as FG launches urgent probe
By IDNN Health Desk The Federal Government has launched an urgent probe after seven people died from a mysterious flesh-eating disease in Malabu, Adamawa. Health......
Katsina bandit peace deal shaky as kingpin warns “kill 10 of us, 20 will rise”
By IDNN Security Desk A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Ummaru, has warned that killing his men will only produce more recruits, undermining ongoing peace deals......
Diezani Alison-Madueke denial: Former minister rejects social media claims, vows legal action
Former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has denied recent social media claims attributed to her, calling them false and malicious. The Diezani Alison-Madueke denial, released by her legal team and allied groups, promised to pursue legal action against those spreading the stories and urged journalists and the public to verify information before sharing potentially damaging allegations....