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PHOTOS: Commissioner Storms School, Meets Pupil Washing Cassava During Learning Hour in Bayelsa
Bayelsa State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Dr. Gentle Emelah visited Community Primary School 1 & 2 Angalabiri in Sagbama LGA on routine inspectionDuring his visit, he met pupils of the school washing freshly harvested cassava in the school premises during learning hours. The pupils told hi... -
Peter Obi Demands Justice, Accountability Over Killing Of Soldiers In Aba
The 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for a thorough investigation into the killing of soldiers in Abia, Abia State, during the sit-at-home order.Obi said Nigerians must not stand aloof while the country is torn apart by violence and fear.On Thursday, IPOB had dec... -
Former American First Lady, Michelle Obama's Mother, Marian Robinson, Dies at 86
Marian Robinson, the mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, has passed away at the age of 86. Marian Robinson, born Marian Lois Shields on July 30, 1937, played a significant role in supporting her daughter's family during their years in the White House. She moved in with the Obamas in 20... -
States Banning Alcohol Shouldn’t Get VAT On Beer – Ex-Health Minister, Prof Adewole Declares
Former Health Minister, Prof Isaac Adewole, has called for fiscal federalism where states get funds commensurate to what they bring into the federation account.The former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, who was a guest on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme ai... -
4-year-old Girl Gets Permanent Hand Tattoo Ahead Of 5th Birthday
A 4-year-old girl getting a permanent tattoo on her hand ahead of her 5th birthday has sparked mixed reactions online. This was revealed in a recent post on a popular social media platform. In the video, the father and mother can be seen supporting their daughter, as the mother reveals she also got... -
I'm Suffering & Poor - Cubana Chief Priest's Brother Calls Him Out For Not Helping Him
Bethel Okechukwu, who claims to be the younger brother of Paschal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, has publicly pleaded for help on social media. Bethel alleges that despite Cubana Chief Priest's considerable wealth and generosity towards outsiders, he has neglected his own fami... -
Police Arrest Man For R*ping Pastor’s Pregnant Wife To Death
The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a suspect named Emeka, accused of leading a gang in the assault and subsequent death of Mrs. Chigbewejim Steward, the wife of a pastor, in the Abarikpo community of Ahoada East Local Government Area. The suspect, after quarreling with Mrs Steward earl... -
Photo of Woman Passionately Kissing Grown up Son on His Birthday in Her Husband's Presence
A controversial photo of a mother passionately kissing her grown-up son during his birthday celebration has caused a mix of reactions online.Some people are shocked and outraged by the intimate gesture, while others see it as a display of a mother’s affection.The husband in the photo appears unfa... -
Saida BOJ Blasts BBNaija Show, Gives Reason Why She Can Never Take Part In It
Controversial influencer, Saida BOJ has vowed never to feature in BBNaija reality show. This is as she bragged that the show is beneath her at this stage of her life. The influencer who recently faced severe backlash following her assertions on charging men for relationships made headlines again a... -
First Bank Lagos Employee On The Run After Allegedly Diverting N40 Billion
First Bank, a Nigerian bank with a market capitalisation of ₦829 billion has begun legal action to recover “huge sums of money” allegedly diverted by an employee at a head office team in Iganmu, Lagos. The employee, now on the run, allegedly diverted those funds to 98 bank accounts classified... -
Why I Reintroduced The Old National Anthem - President Tinubu Clears The Air
President Bola Tinubu says returning the old national anthem was always a priority for him.The President made this known during a meeting with the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the presidential villa in Abuja on Thursday, May 30. “Let me allude to something that happened y... -
Man Retraces His Step After Spotting Himself On CCTV Trying To Steal Jeans In A Shop (VIDEO)
The video of a Nigerian man retracing his steps after spotting a CCTV camera while trying to steal a pair of jeans in a boutique has made the rounds on social media. The man had visited the boutique to “purchase” a pair of jeans. While the sales girl was busy arranging clothes, the man at... -
Angry Residents Of Lagos Estate Protest Against Constant Blackout, Bulk Meter, Arbitrary Charges
Residents residing in the Royal Gardens Estate of Lagos State have peacefully demonstrated against what they perceive as inadequate services provided by the estate management, coupled with the unjust imposition of exorbitant service charges. The Royal Garden Estate is owned by Trojan Estates Limite... -
Nigerian Graduate Becomes Akara Seller After 4 Years in University (Video)
A Nigerian graduate has shared his story after becoming an akara seller due to unemployment. According to him, after spending 4 years in university, he started selling akara to survive due to his inability to find employment. He took to Tiktok to share his video. The caption reads: “After 4 year... -
Actress Aisha Lawal Look Stunning As She Celebrates Birthday With Indian Girl Themed Photos
Actress Aisha Lawal celebrated her birthday in a unique and vibrant manner by sharing a series of Indian girl-themed photos on social media. The photos, which were posted to commemorate her special day, showcase Lawal in stunning traditional Indian attire, complete with intricate jewelry and elabor... -
Aisha Yesufu Refuses to Stand up During The Recitation of The New National Anthem at an Event
A clip circulating the social media space showed moment vocal activist, Aisha Yesufu refused to stand up during the recitation of the new national anthem at an occasion.The activist was seen seated and perusing a magazine while others stood at alert to recite the newly re-introduced National Anthem... -
How A 27-Year-old Man Pretended To Be DSP, Deceived People To Pay Money For 'Police Recruitment
The Sokoto State Police Command has detained Abdulnasir Bello, a 27-year-old man, for posing as a Deputy Superintendent of Police from the state in order to deceive and defraud individuals. Parading suspects at the command headquarters in Sokoto on Thursday, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Ali... -
Popular Skit Maker, Oba Salo Overjoyed as He Flaunts His Newly Acquired Mansion in Lekki
Oba Salo, a popular influencer and skit maker, is celebrating a significant milestone after purchasing his first home in Lekki, Lagos. He shared the exciting news on his social media pages, posting images of his new property. The house is described as extraordinary and magnificent, featuring a mode... -
VID: Food Vendor Cries Out After Delivery Man Ate The Food She Sent Out To A Customer
A food vendor cried out after a delivery man ate the food she sent to a customer. The food vendor shared a photo of the well-packed food she sent out and what the delivery man delivered to his customer alongside a crying emoji. Watch the video below: ... -
Suspect Andrew Amaechi Ochekwo in Friends’ Disappearance Killed; Linked to Organ Harvesting
Andrew Amaechi Ochekwo, a businessman from Aba, who was arrested in connection with the disappearance of two friends, Celine Ndudim and Afiba Tandoh, has been killed. Ochekwo, believed to be involved in an organ harvesting syndicate, was shot dead by vigilantes while being transported to Abuja from... -
Labour Declares Nationwide Strike From June 3rd Over New Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is set to commence a nationwide indefinite strike starting at midnight on Sunday, June 2, 2024, due to the Federal Government's refusal to increase the proposed minimum wage above N60,000. This decision was confirmed by NLC President Joe Ajaero at a press conf... -
2 Teenagers In Court For Allegedly Damaging ₦10m Equipment, Stealing ₦2.8m In Ibadan
Two teenagers – Emmanuel Adeniyi, 18, and Malik Alhaji, 18 – on Friday appeared before a Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan for allegedly damaging a filling station’s equipment worth ₦10 million.The teenagers appeared with two others before the Court President, Mrs Sukurat Yusuf.The defendan... -
Why Gov. Alia Cannot Probe Me - Ex Benue Governor, Ortom Brags
The situation in Benue State involves a legal dispute between the immediate past governor, Samuel Ortom, and the current administration led by Governor Hyacinth Alia. Governor Alia set up two separate panels in February to investigate the management of the state’s finances and assets under Ortom�... -
Man Queries His Mother-in-Law After His Wife Asked Him For N100k To Make Her Hair
A man has questioned how his mother-in-law raised his wife after she asked him for N100k for her hair.The husband took to X to complain that his wife demanded N100k for hair "with everything going on in this country.He then sent a text message to his wife's mother to complain and he share... -
Abia State Govt Places N25m Bounty on Killers of 5 Soldiers in Aba
The Abia State Government has placed a N25m bounty on the killers of five soldiers in the Aba area of the state on Thursday, May 30.GISTMANIA earlier reported that unknown gunmen on Thursday attacked the military unit at Obikabia Junction, Ogbor Hill area, killing the five soldiers and setting the ... -
B. Dortmund v Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Saturday 1st June, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Wembley Referee Slavko Vincic (Slovenia) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Borussia Dortmund [/size]Edin Terzic will be without the services of Ramy Bensebaini and Julien Duranville. Apart from the duo, Sebastien Haller is the only concern... -
11 Suspects Declare Wanted By Police Over Plateau Killings
11 suspects have been declared wanted over attacks on communities and killings in Barkin Ladi, Bassa, Bokkos and Riyom local government areas of Plateau State.The announcement was made on Friday, May 31, at a press conference held in Jos at the headquarters of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a special... -
"Why We Suspended Helicopter Landing Levy" – Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo
The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development says the 300 dollars helicopter landing levy collection by its concessionaire has been suspended.Mr Odutayo Oluseyi, Head, Press and Public Affairs Unit of the ministry, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in Lagos.Oluseyi sai... -
Naira Marley’s Cybercrime Trial Stalled
The alleged cybercrime trial of singer, Azeez Fashola a.k.a Naira Marley, was stalled on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Lagos. The trial could not proceed because parties in the suit are still awaiting approval of a fiat by the chief judge of the Federal High Court. The Economic and Financia... -
Nigerian Waitress Receives N200k Tip For Outstanding Service From Customer
A Nigerian lady who is a waitress has flaunted the tip she got from a customer. According to a video she posted online, she got N200k tip from a custower for serving the individual well. Sharing the video on Tiktok, she wrote: “You served a customer at your workplace, and he decided to tip you.�... -
Dolapo Badmus Calls For Arrest Of Proprietor Of Private School For Singing Old National Anthem
Dolapo Badmus, the former Lagos police PRO, has urged for the arrest of the Proprietor and Head Teacher of a private school for singing the "old" national anthem. In a post she shared on IG, Dolapo said she was passing through the school this morning and heard the pupils singing the old N... -
"Tinubu Battled Spiritual Forces Before Inauguration As President" – Bisi Akande
Former Governor of Osun State, Bisi Akande, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu battled spiritual forces before his inauguration in May 2023.He disclosed this while speaking at a one-day lecture organised by an Arewa think tank in Kaduna on Thursday.The former interim chairman of the All Progre... -
Lady Who Invested N210k In Davido’s Coin Laments As She Loses Over N180k Within 24 hours
A Nigerian lady, Itohan, has taken to the X platform to lament after she invested in the Davido Coin meme, and lost over N180k within 24 hours. The crypto investor initially invested $157.68 (N210,000) in the Davido Coin meme, optimistic about making a profit based on the strong promotional campaig... -
300 Women’s Groups Urge Women to Boycott Erisco Foods Products Due to Detention of Chioma Okoli
More than 300 women's organizations in Nigeria, Under the umbrella of Womanifesto, have jointly urged for the immediate boycott of Erisco Foods products due to the ongoing detention of Chioma Okoli, a tomato paste reviewer imprisoned for her remarks about the company's product. A Federal ... -
Nigerian S3x Worker Imprisoned For 5 Years For Trafficking Young Girls In Ghana
A Circuit Court at Asokwa, Kumasi, Ghana has sentenced a Nigerian sex trafficker to five years imprisonment with hard labour for trafficking young girls from Nigeria to Konongo in the Ashanti region for prostitution. Rose Ikem, aged 40, who was convicted of human trafficking and assault this week, ... -
Mass Shooting In Minneapolis Suburbs Leaves Police Dead And Many Injured
A police officer was killed and five other people were wounded in a mass shooting in a trendy Minneapolis neighborhood on Thursday evening, May 30. Minneapolis police confirmed that six people — two cops and four civilians — were shot near 22nd and Blaisdell in the city’s trendy Whittier neig... -
Sokoto Govt. Seals Hotel Over Murder And Alleged Immoral Activities
The Sokoto State Government has shut down the hotel where a mother of four was killed by her boyfriend. Sealing off the hotel on Thursday, May 30, 2024, the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Dr. Jabir Maihula, hinged the decision of the government on the series of complaints by the resident... -
FG Releases ₦3.8 Billion To Support Nigerian Students Stranded Abroad
The sum of ₦3.8 billion has been allocated by the Tinubu-led Federal government to support stranded Nigerian scholars in foreign countries. The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, shared this information on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting with the House of R... -
Colonial Masters Will Beg Africa Soon, Continent Will Rule The World – Primate Ayodele
On Friday, the Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, disclosed that the African continent will undergo a transformation, with former colonial powers seeking assistance from its nations. Primate Ayodele revealed that a time is coming when Africa will rule the world... -
Court Orders Billionaire to Pay His Ex-Wife $1bn in Divorce Settlement
A court has ordered South Korean billionaire and chairman of SK Group conglomerate, Chey Tae-won to pay his ex-wife 1.38 trillion won ($1bn) in cash. According to BBC, this is the country’s largest-ever divorce settlement. The divorce settlement comes almost a decade after Chey Tae-won’s marria...
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