Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has publicly responded to allegations that a court order filed against her colleague Lizzy Anjorin was fabricated. In a statement posted on her social media page, Ojo insisted the order is genuine, writing "U can verify" to encourage critics to confirm its authenticity. The dispute between the two actresses has attracted attention in Nigeria's entertainment scene, though details of the underlying court matter were not disclosed in the report.

Vanguard columnist Ochereome Nnanna discusses what he calls an Igbo identity crisis, prompted by a Northern Muslim social-media comedian who uses humour to comment on Nigeria’s major ethnic groups. According to the excerpt, she recently highlighted divisions affecting Igbo unity, while Nnanna frames DNA testing as a possible option for clarifying origins. The piece is presented as opinion and explores ethnicity, belonging and debate within Nigeria.

A prominent cleric has announced new global prophecies, calling for prayers as international tensions and uncertainty increase. The cleric's message emphasizes the need for collective spiritual support during these challenging times.

Ekiti State Governor Oyebanji visited worshippers who were recently released after being held captive for months. The individuals were abducted in April during an attack by gunmen suspected to be bandits at an open-air revival organized by the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eda-Oniyo, according to Channels TV.

A young Fulani man has challenged Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemi, known as Sunday Igboho, to visit Igbeti in Oyo State, claiming he would not return alive. In a video shared on social media, the man referred to Igboho derogatorily, asserting dominance over him.

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi said armed thugs blocked and attacked his convoy during a visit to survivors of the Yelwata massacre in Benue State, according to his account of the incident captured in a trending video. The reported stoning has sparked political controversy in Nigeria as campaigning begins ahead of the 2027 general elections, with details of the alleged attack still emerging and no independent confirmation of the circumstances reported.