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![Nigerian Man, Damola Ilesanmi Dies Few Days to Resuming at a New Job in UK]()
Nigerian Man, Damola Ilesanmi Dies Few Days to Resuming at a New Job in UK
Damola Ilesanmi, a married father-of-two, recently announced with pride on LinkedIn that he would be starting a new job with the NHS. Tragically, he passed away from cardiac arrest on June 6, shortly after sharing his news. His loss is deeply felt by friends both abroad and those who worked with ... -
![Mind How You Talk - Shan George Weighs in On Yvonne Jegede & Nedu Podcast Brouhaha]()
Mind How You Talk - Shan George Weighs in On Yvonne Jegede & Nedu Podcast Brouhaha
Veteran Nollywood actress Shan George has recently commented on the controversy surrounding Yvonne Jegede and Nedu's podcast. This situation gained attention after Yvonne Jegede appeared on "The Honest Bunch" podcast, where she openly discussed her personal life, including her failed... -
![It Was a Paid-Appearance - HonestBunch Management Cautions Yvonne Jegede Over Attacks on Nedu]()
It Was a Paid-Appearance - HonestBunch Management Cautions Yvonne Jegede Over Attacks on Nedu
Media personality Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, better known as Nedu, has slammed Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede over their disagreement on podcast results.Recall that Yvonne Jegede’s statement about Yul Edochie’s polygamist nature sparked outrage amongst the fans of the actor’s first wife and... -
![VIDEO: Suspected Fake Lawyer Arrested While Presenting Case in a Sitting Court Room in Anambra]()
VIDEO: Suspected Fake Lawyer Arrested While Presenting Case in a Sitting Court Room in Anambra
Recently, a suspected fake lawyer was arrested while presenting a case in a courtroom in Anambra. The incident occurred during a court session, drawing significant attention as it unfolded. The arrest happened after suspicions arose about the lawyer's qualifications and credentials. Upon furth... -
![Troops Eliminate Notorious Terrorist Kingpin 'Buharin Yadi' & His Fighters In Kaduna (Photos)]()
Troops Eliminate Notorious Terrorist Kingpin 'Buharin Yadi' & His Fighters In Kaduna (Photos)
The notorious bandit leader, Buharin Yadi, who had been terrorizing the Northern region of Nigeria, has been eliminated by the Nigerian Army. This significant development was announced by Samuel Aruwan, the Overseeing Commissioner for the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs in Kaduna Sta... -
![Netizens React as Davido Unfollows Portable Again After He Stylishly Dragged Him]()
Netizens React as Davido Unfollows Portable Again After He Stylishly Dragged Him
Nigerian Afrobeat singer Davido has reacted after his junior colleague, Portable mercilessly dragged for giving him bad advice in the US.GISTMANIA reported that a week after Davido treated him to a dinner date and gifted him a luxury shoe, Portable took to his Instagram Live to blast the singer. He... -
![Moment Lawmaker, Olusoji Adetunji Was Attacked by Constituents in Osun Over Failed Promises]()
Moment Lawmaker, Olusoji Adetunji Was Attacked by Constituents in Osun Over Failed Promises
The incident in Ada, Boripe Local Government Area, Osun State, highlights the tension between constituents and their elected representatives when campaign promises are perceived as unfulfilled. Hon. Olusoji Adetunji, representing the Ifelodun/Boripe/Odo-Otin federal constituency in the House of Rep... -
![Danielle Edochie Snubs Father Yul, Reacts to Mum's Compliment on Her New Photos]()
Danielle Edochie Snubs Father Yul, Reacts to Mum's Compliment on Her New Photos
Danielle, the daughter of Yul Edochie and May has snubbed her father after he took to social media to praise her. She had taken to her Instagram to share breathtaking photos of herself. Danielle’s father, Yul Edochie, expressed his delight and admiration on his own Instagram profile a few hours a... -
![President Tinubu Showers Praises On WTO DG, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala On Her 70th Birthday]()
President Tinubu Showers Praises On WTO DG, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala On Her 70th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General of the World Trade Organization, on her 70th birthday. He described her as a worthy ambassador of Nigeria, embodying the grit, diligence, and brilliance for which Nigerians are renowned. In his congratulatory message, Ti... -
![MultiChoice Blames Nigeria's Economy As They Record Huge Loss in Financial Year End 2024]()
MultiChoice Blames Nigeria's Economy As They Record Huge Loss in Financial Year End 2024
MultiChoice, a satellite television service provider based in South Africa, reported significant financial losses for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2024. The company incurred a net loss of 4.1 billion rand (equivalent to $225.8 million at the current exchange rate), marking its second consecutive... -
![Yvonne Jegede Lashes Back At Nedu Wazobia For Ridiculing Her Over Her Apology To May Edochie]()
Yvonne Jegede Lashes Back At Nedu Wazobia For Ridiculing Her Over Her Apology To May Edochie
Actress Yvonne Jegede criticized OAP (On-Air Personality) Nedu following his comments after she apologized to May Edochie in response to backlash from a controversial podcast. Jegede's public disagreement with Nedu underscores the ongoing tension and differing viewpoints surrounding the podcas... -
![VIDEO: Young Nigerian Man Excited As He Ties The Knot With Caucasian Lover]()
VIDEO: Young Nigerian Man Excited As He Ties The Knot With Caucasian Lover
A young Nigerian man has gotten married to his Caucasian lover in grand style. The two were seen posing for photos and video after their marriage. The designer of the bride’s dress, @nikkyxclusive, shared the content on their page. The couple, obviously excited at the prospect of spending the res... -
!["My Husband Would Not Stand A Chance If I Am To Re-Pick A Partner" -Pharmacist Causes Stir]()
"My Husband Would Not Stand A Chance If I Am To Re-Pick A Partner" -Pharmacist Causes Stir
A Ghanaian pharmacist, Naa Nhyirabea Armooh has revealed that if she could go back in time, her husband wouldn't stand a chance of marrying her. She claimed she was naive the time she married someone like her husband. During an episode of Home Affairs on Joy 99.7 FM, the hosts tabled a discuss... -
!['Muslims Waiting For You In 2027' – Omokri To Peter Obi Following His Post About Wole Soyinka]()
'Muslims Waiting For You In 2027' – Omokri To Peter Obi Following His Post About Wole Soyinka
Social critic, Reno Omokri has warned the former Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi that Muslims are waiting for him, ahead of the 2027 elections.Omokri was reacting to Obi’s remark against Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka over the issue of disrespect.The former Anambra State governor... -
![PHOTOS: Nollywood Actor, Ugezu Celebrates His Daughter Who Is A US Army Officer]()
PHOTOS: Nollywood Actor, Ugezu Celebrates His Daughter Who Is A US Army Officer
Veteran Nollywood Actor and producer Ugezu J. Ugezu has celebrated his daughter, Akabuaku who is an officer in the United States of America army. He took to his Facebook page to celebrate her. Sharing photos of his daughter, he wrote: "The future is yours for all the hindrances planning to wa... -
![VIDEO: Brush Your Teeth Before Speaking To Me - Saida Boj Slams Portable]()
VIDEO: Brush Your Teeth Before Speaking To Me - Saida Boj Slams Portable
Popular Nigerian influencer, Saida Boj has taken to Instagram to respond to the diss track by singer, Portable.She urged him to brush his teeth and also release a hit track before he can speak about her.On Monday, June 3, Portable through his diss track informed the influencer about her misleading ... -
![‘C-List Artist’ –Media Personality Andrew Tate Blasts Davido For Allegedly Promoting Scam Coins]()
‘C-List Artist’ –Media Personality Andrew Tate Blasts Davido For Allegedly Promoting Scam Coins
American-British media personality Andrew Tate has slammed Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Davido, for allegedly using his platform to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency.During a recent episode of his ‘Rumble Tate Speech’ podcast, the controversial former kickboxer claimed that the $DAVIDO Solana c... -
![Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Again Fails To Appear In Court Over N80Billion Fraud Trial]()
Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Again Fails To Appear In Court Over N80Billion Fraud Trial
Former governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has again failed to show up at the Federal High Court in Abuja for arraignment on the corruption charge against him.The case was filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).The arraignment of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bell... -
!['APC Can No Longer Win Elections Without Rigging' – EX Party Vice Chairman, Salihu Lukman]()
'APC Can No Longer Win Elections Without Rigging' – EX Party Vice Chairman, Salihu Lukman
Former Director General of Progressive Governors’ Forum, PGF, and immediate-past National Vice Chairman, North West of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Salihu Lukman has revealed something troubling about the ruling party. He said that the party can no longer win elections without riggi... -
![Video Shows Moment El Salvador Authorities Burn 2.7-Ton Pile Of Cocaine Worth $6Million]()
Video Shows Moment El Salvador Authorities Burn 2.7-Ton Pile Of Cocaine Worth $6Million
El Salvadoran police have burnt 2.7-ton pile of coc@ine worth an estimated $67 million.According to local authorities, the coc@ine was seized on May 10, from several boats about 1000 miles off the coast of El Salvador as the country continues its crackdown on gangs and drug traffickers.Two Ecuadori... -
![BREAKING: Kano Court Assumes Jurisdiction To Hear Bayero’s Rights Violation Suit]()
BREAKING: Kano Court Assumes Jurisdiction To Hear Bayero’s Rights Violation Suit
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, has ruled that it has the jurisdiction to preside over the case of human rights violation brought by deposed Kano Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, and a senior councillor, Aminu Babba DanAgundi, following the reinstatement of Emir Mohammadu Sanusi II.The court had grant... -
![‘Afrobeats Now As Big As Hip Hop, R&B’ – Singer Fireboy]()
‘Afrobeats Now As Big As Hip Hop, R&B’ – Singer Fireboy
Nigerian singer, Fireboy DML has claimed that Afrobeats is now as big as Hip-hop and R&B.In a podcast interview with Noisey, the ‘Peru’ hitmaker explained that Afrobeats isn’t just a genre but a culture and a movement with an incredible history.Fireboy, however, said his own brand of Afro... -
![NSCDC Denies Kidnapping Man Over Land Dispute With Kinsman In Ebonyi]()
NSCDC Denies Kidnapping Man Over Land Dispute With Kinsman In Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has denied the news making the rounds that its operative abducted a native of Amaedim Ngwogwo community in the state. It was reported that the NSCDC operatives abducted Mr Innocent Orji, following a land dispute in the... -
![How 400L DELSU Student, Nelson Eserada Staged His Kidnapping, Demands ₦50m Bitcoin as Ransom From Father]()
How 400L DELSU Student, Nelson Eserada Staged His Kidnapping, Demands ₦50m Bitcoin as Ransom From Father
The Police Command in Delta State has apprehended Nelson Eserada, a 400-level student of Delta State University, and his accomplice, Jerry Lawrence, in connection with a suspected kidnapping scheme. The arrests occurred on Monday in Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area, following an intellige... -
![Video of Nigerian Police Officers Learning The New National Anthem Stirs Reactions]()
Video of Nigerian Police Officers Learning The New National Anthem Stirs Reactions
A video of some police officers singing the new national anthem has gotten many social media users reeling in laughter. The video showed the officers struggling to sing the new anthem that was reintroduced by the Federal government on May 29.Some of the officers who had not learnt it had to look in... -
![Chief of Defence Staff Accuses EU & Finland of Protecting Simon Ekpa As He Calls For His Arrest]()
Chief of Defence Staff Accuses EU & Finland of Protecting Simon Ekpa As He Calls For His Arrest
General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, recently criticized the Finnish government and the European Union for allegedly protecting Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Speaking on Channels TV on June 12, Musa questioned the EU's commitme... -
![Tinubu Has Kept His Campaign Promises To Continue From Where Buhari Stopped - Peter Obi]()
Tinubu Has Kept His Campaign Promises To Continue From Where Buhari Stopped - Peter Obi
In a recent interview on Arise TV, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, provided his assessment of the Tinubu-led administration's performance. Obi expressed concerns regarding the rising prices of essential goods and services, including food, petrol, and the dollar.... -
![Media Personality, Denrele Edun, Shares New Photos as He Turns 43 Today]()
Media Personality, Denrele Edun, Shares New Photos as He Turns 43 Today
Denrele Edun, the well-known Nigerian media personality, has shared new photos in celebration of his 43rd birthday today, June 13. Renowned for his eccentric fashion sense and vibrant personality, Denrele has been a prominent figure in the Nigerian entertainment industry for years. His birthday cel... -
![Foreign Affairs Ministry's Perm Sec Reacts to S3xual Harassments Allegation by Married Staff]()
Foreign Affairs Ministry's Perm Sec Reacts to S3xual Harassments Allegation by Married Staff
Ibrahim Lamuwa, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has formally denied allegations of sexual harassment made by Simisola Fajemirokun Ajayi, a married female staff member of the ministry. Ajayi's accusations were articulated in a petition to the Minister of Foreign Affa... -
![VIDEO: Portable Stylishly Calls Out Davido For Giving Him Wrong Advice]()
VIDEO: Portable Stylishly Calls Out Davido For Giving Him Wrong Advice
Portable, a controversial singer, has publicly called out an artist from Sony Music for giving him what he considers “bad advice” during their meeting in the USThe encounter took place just days after Portable met with Davido in Atlanta, where they were seen dining together.In a viral video, Po... -
!["At Your Age, I Would Want Younger Ones To Respect Me" – Peter Obi Replies Wole Soyinka]()
"At Your Age, I Would Want Younger Ones To Respect Me" – Peter Obi Replies Wole Soyinka
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has said that he would always want younger ones to respect him when he gets to age of Noble Laurette, Prof Wole Soyinka.Obi said, as a matter of policy as a father, he doesn’t respond whenever his fathers talk.He mad... -
![Nedu Tackles Yvonne Jegede Following Her Apology Over Controversial Remarks Made On His Podcast]()
Nedu Tackles Yvonne Jegede Following Her Apology Over Controversial Remarks Made On His Podcast
Nigerian media personality, Nedu has tackled actress, Yvonne Jegede. This comes after Jegede apologized over the controversial comments she made on his podcast. On Wednesday, Yvonne Jegede had apologized to colleague, Yul Edochie’s first wife, May, for her controversial remarks while on the Hones... -
![Benefits of Tinubu's Economic Reforms Will Be Felt Soon - Finance Min. Wale Edun]()
Benefits of Tinubu's Economic Reforms Will Be Felt Soon - Finance Min. Wale Edun
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, expressed optimism about the benefits of recent reforms implemented by the Tinubu-led administration. In an interview with Arise TV during the celebration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day at the Eagle’s Square in Abuja on June 1... -
![Between Comedian Edo Pikin And A Troll Who Asked Him To Conduct A DNA Test On His Son]()
Between Comedian Edo Pikin And A Troll Who Asked Him To Conduct A DNA Test On His Son
Edo Pikin on Wednesday, June 12, clapped back at an Instagram user who asked him to conduct a DNA test on his son. The Nigerian comedian had shared a hilarious video he made of his son being scared after an old man's face filter was used to cover his face.Commenting on the video, the troll sai... -
!['How My House Turned Into A Hotel After My Wife’s Demise' – Veteran Actor, Jide Kosoko Says]()
'How My House Turned Into A Hotel After My Wife’s Demise' – Veteran Actor, Jide Kosoko Says
Nollywood actor, Prince Jide Kosoko has opened up on how his house turned into a hotel after the death of his late wife.According to the movie star, after Henrietta passed away, he felt compelled to get married again as his home was slowly becoming a hotel.Speaking in a recent interview with Punch,... -
!["Yahaya Bello is Being Protected By The System" - EFCC Director, Effa Okim Reveals]()
"Yahaya Bello is Being Protected By The System" - EFCC Director, Effa Okim Reveals
The Regional Director of the EFCC in Benin, Effa Okim, mentioned that the agency has been unable to arrest former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, due to the protection he is receiving from the ‘system’.He said: “This is the last question I expected because the shame is on all of us. Is th... -
![Police Inspector, Ubi Ebri Sentenced To Death For Killing Phone Dealer In Delta]()
Police Inspector, Ubi Ebri Sentenced To Death For Killing Phone Dealer In Delta
The Delta State High Court sitting at Asaba has sentenced Inspector Ubi Ebri of the Delta State Police Command to death for murder. The court presided over by Justice C. D. Diai on Tuesday convicted and sentenced Ebiri to death for killing a phone dealer, Mr Onyeka Ibeh, in Asaba.Police Inspector s... -
![I Am A Traditional Yoruba Boy, I Did My 'Dobale' - Tinubu Jokes About His Fall At Eagles Square]()
I Am A Traditional Yoruba Boy, I Did My 'Dobale' - Tinubu Jokes About His Fall At Eagles Square
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made a joke after he slipped at Eagles Square Abuja on Wednesday morning, June 12.The President was mounting the parade vehicle when he missed a step and fell. A video of the incident trended on social media with some Nigerians mocking him.Responding to his mockers, ... -
![VIDEO: Actor, Mofe Duncan Compares Tinubu’s Fall To Nigeria’s Economy]()
VIDEO: Actor, Mofe Duncan Compares Tinubu’s Fall To Nigeria’s Economy
Actor Mofe Duncan has reacted to President Bola Tinubu's fall. Recall that Tinubu fell at the commemoration of Democracy Day. The public made Tinubu’s fall a topic of discussion after he slipped and fell while attempting to climb a car intended for the parade. In the video that went viral, i... -
![SA Soldier Convicted Of Attempted Murder, Rape After Deliberately Infecting Girlfriend With HIV]()
SA Soldier Convicted Of Attempted Murder, Rape After Deliberately Infecting Girlfriend With HIV
Leon Santos Conga, a former member of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has been found guilty of attempted murder and r*pe after intentionally infecting his girlfriend with HIV.He appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, where he was convicted.T...
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