FAAN closes Port Harcourt airport over fire incident
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FAAN closes Port Harcourt airport over fire incident

The Port Harcourt International Airport runway has been closed temporarily by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) following a recent bush fire incident near the facility. The closure reportedly led to the suspension of flights landing and taking off from the airport on Saturday, January 4. Emphasizing its commitment to the safety, security, and comfort of passengers and airport users, FAAN's Corporate Affairs General Manager, Henrietta Yakubu, stated that the temporary closure of the runway was implemented as part of safety precautions. She further mentioned that a joint team from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency is currently assessing the situation to clear the airside of smoke and restore normalcy at the airport.
Reports suggest discord in the marriage of footballer Jude Ighalo and wife Sonia as they delete each other’s pictures from their Instagram pages
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Reports suggest discord in the marriage of footballer Jude Ighalo and wife Sonia as they delete each other’s pictures from their Instagram pages

Amid reports of a marriage crisis, Super Eagles footballer Jude Ighalo and his wife Sonia have removed each other's pictures from their Instagram pages.   Speculation about marriage troubles surfaced when Ighalo built a large house in Lagos and spent more time in Nigeria while Sonia and their three children remained in London.   A check of their Instagram pages on January 4th revealed that the couple, who used to frequently share posts of each other, have deleted all such content.   They also refrained from celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary last year. Below is a photo from their 9th wedding anniversary dinner in 2018.   In 2018, the couple shared beautiful Christmas photos, but they did not post any in 2019.   Additionally, they are no longer following each o...
Update: Shocking Revelation Made by the Boyfriend of Murdered LASU Final Year Student
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Update: Shocking Revelation Made by the Boyfriend of Murdered LASU Final Year Student

Details have emerged from Adeeko Owolabi, the 22-year-old prime suspect in the murder of Miss Favour Daley-Oladele, a final year Theatre Arts student of Lagos State University (LASU). He has revealed the gruesome manner in which he carried out the heinous act alongside Prophet Segun Phillips.   Adeeko and Phillips, along with Adeeko's mother, Ruth, led the police to the shallow grave where Favour's body was found on January 4th. The victim was killed on December 8th. Shockingly, the suspects had removed the head, two breasts, neck, and part of the legs of the deceased when the body was exhumed.   In his statement to the media, Adeeko admitted to luring the deceased to Ikoyi-Ile and accommodating her in a hotel before carrying out the murder. '' After I lodged her in a guest house, I...
Iran plans retaliatory attacks with 35 identified targets
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Iran plans retaliatory attacks with 35 identified targets

The Iranian government has identified at least 35 U.S. targets for retaliatory strikes after the country’s president Hasan Rouhani vowed to avenge the death of its Revolutionary Guards commander, Qasem Soleiman, who was killed in a United States airstrike ordered by President Donald Trump. The latest threat was confirmed by General Gholamali Abuhamzeh, the commander of the Guards in the southern province of Kerman. Targets include ships in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and Tel Aviv. Abuhamzeh also added that vital American targets in the region had been identified a ‘long time ago’. 'The Strait of Hormuz is a vital point for the West and a large number of American destroyers and warships cross there … some 35 U.S. targets in the region, as well...
Responsibility for daughter’s upkeep: Maria Okan implies self-sufficiency
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Responsibility for daughter’s upkeep: Maria Okan implies self-sufficiency

OAP Maria Okan hinted today that she is solely responsible for her daughter's upkeep, whom she welcomed a few months ago. Her remarks come amidst unconfirmed speculations that the rapper Olamide is the father of her child. Earlier today, a male follower on her IG page mentioned that she was his crush at a certain point and could have been her child's father if he were wealthy. In response, Maria stated that she looks after her daughter with her own money and does not receive, accept, or request assistance from a man. Their exchange is as follows:
Photos of Gas Explosion in Kaduna, Causing Fear and Many Deaths
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Photos of Gas Explosion in Kaduna, Causing Fear and Many Deaths

At least 3 people have been reported dead in a tragic gas explosion that took place at the Sabon Tasha area in Kaduna state on Saturday, January 4th. The explosion occurred at a gas station located by the main road opposite the Total Filling station, at the always busy Sabon Tasha at approximately 1 pm.   The blast caused extensive damage to the victims' bodies. Security personnel were observed clearing body parts from the road.   An eyewitness, Philip Kambai, who narrowly escaped the blast, recounted his experience, “I had just finished getting my haircut and was leaving when I heard a loud boom! I fell to the ground but managed to get up. Then I saw fire. I immediately sought cover behind and climbed a fence, sustaining injuries in the process. Anoth...
The humorous response of Davido to the escalating tension between Iran and the US
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The humorous response of Davido to the escalating tension between Iran and the US

As a result of the killing of Qasem Soleimani, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Unit in a United States airstrike ordered by President Donald Trump, there has been a surge in tensions and speculations of potential war if Iran avenges his death and that of others killed in the attack.   However, Nigerian singer, Davido, who is an American citizen, took to Twitter to react humorously to the ongoing situation.   He humorously expressed, "Not going to America till the draft is over!! Crazy ass Trump trynna have me shouting Shekpe from Iran."  
Actress Nnaji Charity Seeks Prayers Amid Allegations of Domestic Violence
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Actress Nnaji Charity Seeks Prayers Amid Allegations of Domestic Violence

Actress Nnaji Charity, known for her previous conflict with Dubai-based Nigerian businessman Mompha, has reached out for prayers as she navigates through a challenging time.   Alluding to experiencing domestic violence with the hashtag #SAYNOTODOMESTICVIOLENCE, the Nollywood actress expressed her current struggle as a single mother, feeling trapped with no alternative.   In her post, Nnaji Charity wrote: