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“From Snakes to Monkeys: Nigeria’s Viral ‘Animal Loot’ Stories Stir Controversy”

A bizarre and widely discussed claim in Nigeria’s political space resurfaced after reports linked missing public funds to yet another unusual explanation—this time involving...

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Testimony Time: Nigerian family welcome twins after 9 years of marriage

A Nigerian man, Ekene and his wife have welcomed a set of twins after nine years of waiting.  Facebook user, PJ Sunday, shared photos from the children's dedication held on Sunday, July 4. "All glory to God as my brother Ekene and his beautiful wife dedicated their wonderful and amazing twins after nine years of waiting. Indeed nothing pass God. And what he can't do, does not exist." he wrote.

Alex Iwobi’s Father Debunks London Home Robbery Reports

If you scrolled through social media or Nigerian sports news on Tuesday, you likely saw the alarming headlines: Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi had been the victim of a terrifying armed robbery at his London home. The reports, which spread like wildfire, detailed a harrowing break-in with losses amounting to a staggering £500,000 in valuables. There’s just one problem: none of it is true. In an exclusive conversation with veteran Nigerian journalist Colin Udoh, Alex Iwobi’s father, Chuka Iwobi, has categorically refuted the claims, setting the record straight and putting the minds of worried fans at ease. Setting the Record Straight The false story alleged that armed intruders had targeted the midfielder’s residence, making off with high-value...

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