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Kidnappers Sleep Off After Abducting Pastor’s Wife In Ondo
In a significant breakthrough, law enforcement authorities have captured five suspected kidnappers accused of abducting a pastor's wife and two other individuals, in an operation facilitated by the victims' identification.The dramatic turn of events unfolded after the victims managed to e... -
Ekiti Police Arrests Man, Babatunde Olaoluwa Who Specializes In Stealing Phones During Church Service
The Ekiti State Police Command has announced the arrest of Babatunde Olaoluwa, a notorious individual known for stealing phones from worship centers, following an incident at Christ Apostolic Church, Ayegbaju-Ekiti.According to a statement released by DSP Sunday Abutu, the Command's Public Rel... -
Man, Babalola Dolapo Daniel Kills His Cousin & Friend, Sells Body Parts To Ritualists In Ondo
[size=10pt] File Photo [/size] Babalola Dolapo Daniel, a self-confessed murderer, has stunned authorities with chilling details of his crimes, revealing how he killed his childhood friend, Opeyemi Oyelakin, and sold his body parts to ritualists in Ibadan, Oyo State.In a startling confession, D... -
Joyous Celebration As Nigerian Couple Welcomes Twins After 11-Year Wait (Video)
In a heartwarming turn of events, a Nigerian couple has finally embraced parenthood after an 11-year-long journey marked by resilience and hope. The couple's joy knew no bounds as they welcomed twins, marking the end of their prolonged struggle with infertility.The celebratory atmosphere engul... -
Stop Fooling Around & Act Your Age - Adekunle Gold Replies Samklef After he Called Out Simi
Nigerian Singer, Adekunle Gold has responded firmly in defense of his wife, Simi, After music Executive, Samklef called her out over an 'unpaid debt' of publicly apologizing to him.Adekunle Gold strongly affirmed that his wife "Simi doesn't owe you shit," he's making i... -
Married Man Dies in Hotel Room After Marathon S3x Romp With a Married Woman in Akure
A Twitter (X) user has narrated how a married man died mysteriously in a hotel room in Akure after an illicit affair with another man's wife.According to the source who took to the microblog platform to narrate the rather unfortunate incident.He wrote: A man died of 'Magun' Thuderbo... -
Ondo State Police Arrest Man, Adesina Adetokunbo Posing As Assassin In Extortion Scheme
File photo Over the weekend, the Ondo State Police Command apprehended a middle-aged man for falsely claiming to be a seasoned assassin with purportedly 500 assassinations under his belt.The suspect, identified as Adesina Adetokunbo, was nabbed following reports of threats made against own... -
NDLEA Intercepts Massive Drug Shipment Concealed In Gas Tanker and Suitcases (Video)
In a major operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a substantial quantity of illicit drugs concealed in ingenious ways. Approximately 5,000kg of skunk, a potent form of cannabis, was seized by NDLEA officers.Femi Babafemi, the agency's Director of Media and ... -
Yvonne Jegede Reveals The Truth About Colleague, Mercy Johnson, While Calling Her Out (Video)
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has stirred the pot by making startling claims about her colleague, Mercy Johnson, in a recent online video. In the video, Jegede recounts an incident from 2003, shedding light on her interactions with Johnson.Jegede alleges that back in 2003, she took a motorcycle t... -
Edo State Police Recapture Prisoner, Jacob Alonge Who Escaped From Jail During #EndSARS Protest
Jacob Alonge, a 58-year-old fugitive who had fled from the Benin Correctional Centre during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, has been apprehended by the Edo State Police.Commissioner of Police, CP Funsho Adegboye, announced the recapture of Alonge during a briefing with journalists in Benin City.Accordi... -
Soldier, Abdullahi Ismail Dismissed From The Nigerian Army For Sleeping With Colleague’s Wife
A soldier named Abdullahi Ismail has been dismissed from the Nigerian Army after he was found guilty of having sex with his colleague’s wife.The Lance Corporal was dismissed during the week at 231 Battalion in Biu, Borno State.His dismissal is expected to serve as a deterrent to other soldiers in... -
Bandit Attack Claims Three Lives In Benue Farming Community
Tragedy struck the Ogbaulu community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State as bandits attacked and killed three villagers while they were working on their farms.According to reports from a local source who spoke to journalists on Saturday, May 4, 2024, the victims were engaged in their sepa... -
EFCC Denies Releasing List of Former Governors Under Investigation For N2.187trn Embezzlement
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently released a statement clarifying that it has not issued any list of ex-governors under investigation for corruption, despite reports circulating in the media. According to the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the purported list titled ‘E... -
Edo Police Re-Arrest 58yr Old Prisoner Who Escaped From Jail During 2020 #EndSARS Protest
The Edo State Police have recaptured Jacob Alonge, a 58-year-old fugitive who had escaped from the Benin Correctional Centre during the 2020 #EndSARS protests in the state.Daily Post reports that the Commissioner of Police, CP Funsho Adegboye, disclosed this to newsmen in Benin City.Adegboye said t... -
Primate Elijah Ayodele Issues Warning to Tinubu, Predicts Northern Opposition to His Presidential Ambitions
Renowned spiritual leader Primate Elijah Ayodele, the head of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has cautioned former Lagos State Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu to tread carefully in his political endeavors, particularly regarding his aspirations for a second term presidency.In a statement released... -
NDLEA Busts International Drug Syndicate Operating Across Nigeria, South Africa, & Thailand
In a recent operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the dismantling of an international drug syndicate with extensive networks spanning Nigeria, South Africa, and Thailand.According to the NDLEA, the crackdown resulted in the arrest of five members of the cartel ac... -
Allegations Of Bullying Surface Against Wofai Fada's Husband, Taiwo Cole (Photos)
As the controversy surrounding the engagement of popular actress Wofai Fada and Taiwo Cole unfolds, unexpected allegations of bullying during their school years have emerged, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.Following the disapproval from Taiwo's family and the public airing... -
Samklef Opens Up On Why He Didn't Pursue Relationship With Simi During Struggling Days
Renowned producer-turned-blogger, Samklef, has recently disclosed the reasons behind his decision not to pursue a romantic relationship with singer Simi during their early days as struggling artists.In a candid revelation on his social media handle, Samklef confessed that he harbored feelings for S... -
Father-in-Law Of Wofai Fada, Engineer Kunle Cole Gives Reasons For Son’s Wedding Rejection (Audio)
Amidst the recent controversy surrounding the wedding of Wofai Fada and Taiwo Cole, Engineer Kunle Cole, the father-in-law of the popular actress, has broken his silence, addressing the family's disclaimer regarding their son's marriage.The discourse unfolded following the engagement and ... -
Only Three Nigerian Universities Ranked Among Top 1,000 In The World (SEE fULL lIST)
In a significant recognition of academic excellence, three Nigerian universities have secured positions on the prestigious list of the best 1,000 universities globally for the year 2023.According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, the distinguished trio comprises the Univ... -
Wofai Fada Receives Warm Welcome From Sister-in-Law Amid Family Disapproval
In a surprising turn of events, Wofai Fada, the acclaimed actress, received a heartfelt welcome from her sister-in-law amidst family tensions regarding her marriage to Taiwo Cole.The acceptance came shortly after Engineer Kunle Cole, Taiwo's father, publicly disclaimed and distanced himself fr... -
LOVE TRIUMPHS!Taiwo Cole Stands Firm Despite Family Disapproval; Insists He Found A Good Wife & No Going Back
In the midst of familial discord, Taiwo Cole, undeterred by his father's objections, remains resolute in his commitment to Wofai Fada, the renowned actress. Despite the recent controversy surrounding their union, Taiwo professes his unwavering love for his newly wedded wife, expressing his det... -
Nigerian Couple, Isiaka and Bolaji Bolarinwa Found Guilty Of Human Trafficking in US, Faces Up To 20 Years In Prison
A federal jury in Camden, New Jersey, has convicted a Nigerian couple, Isiaka and Bolaji Bolarinwa, aged 67 and 50 respectively, of forced labor and related crimes, following a coercive scheme involving human trafficking. The verdict, potentially leading to a 20-year prison sentence, marks a signif... -
Lagos Police Nab Two Suspected Fraudsters, Seyi Demola and Wale Lawson, For Preying In Public
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended two individuals, Seyi Demola and Wale Lawson, on allegations of defrauding members of the public.SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Command's Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrests in a statement shared on his social media handle on Saturday.Accor... -
"People See Influencers As Jobless Human Beings" – BBNaija Star, Anto Lecky
Munirat Antoinette Lecky, better known as Anto Lecky, a former Big Brother Naija reality star and actress, has weighed in on the prevalent stigma attached to social media influencers, asserting that they are often viewed through condescending lenses.In a recent appearance on ADBN TV, Anto Lecky add... -
300L Female Student, Yahaya Aisha Olabisi Of ADUSTECHFound Dead In Her Off-campus Apartment
In a recent development, the management of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), located in Wudil, Kano State, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a female student, Yahaya Aisha Olabisi.Contrary to earlier reports circulating on social media, the... -
Police Apprehend Seven Suspected Cultists & Armed Robbers In Anambra State Crackdown
In a decisive move to curb criminal activities in Anambra State, the police have apprehended seven individuals suspected of involvement in cultism and armed robbery, with a manhunt underway for two additional suspects.According to SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson for the state police command, t... -
FCCPC Vows To Crack Down On Loan Apps Harassing Customers
In a determined effort to protect consumers from the invasive practices of certain loan apps, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced its intention to take decisive action.Adamu Abdullahi, the acting Chairman of FCCPC, emphasized in a recent interview that t... -
DSS Seals Clinic In Plateau State Amid Allegations Of Quackery & Patient Death
The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken decisive action by sealing off the Al-Ihsan clinic located in the Ungwan Rogo community of Jos North local government area in Plateau State.The move follows allegations of quackery and the reported death of a patient who underwent treatment at the cl... -
Rights Group Urges Imo Police to Investigate Alleged Collusion by DPO To Obstruct Justice
The Rule of Law And Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called on the Imo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a thorough investigation into allegations of collusion by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Ezinihitte Mbaise Divisional Police Headquarters in Imo State, ... -
Nigerian Man, John Nwankwo Noko Deported For Assaulting Kenyan Woman In Wheelchair
In a significant development, John Nwankwo Noko, a Nigerian national caught on CCTV camera assaulting a Kenyan woman confined to a wheelchair in Nairobi, has been deported from the country.The incident, which occurred on April 26, 2024, gained widespread attention after footage of Nwankwo's as... -
Drama As Wofai Fada’s In-laws, The Cole Release Public Statement Debunking Reports Of Her Marriage To Their Son
In a surprising turn of events, the purported in-laws of renowned actress and comedienne, Wofai Fada, have come forward to refute claims of any marriage between her and their son, Taiwo Olakitan Cole.The actress had made headlines on May 4th after sharing photos and videos of what appeared to be an... -
Wofai Fada Defies In-Laws, Ties The Knot With Taiwo Cole In Traditional Ceremony (Photos & Video)
Nollywood actress and comedian Wofai Fada has proceeded with her wedding to Taiwo Cole in a traditional ceremony, despite her in-laws' disapproval. After announcing her impending marriage to Taiwo Cole on social media, accompanied by photos flaunting her engagement ring, Fada's in-la... -
Northern Leaders Kick Against The Relocation of US, France Military Base to Nigeria
The concerns raised by some Northern leaders regarding the potential relocation of US and French military bases to Nigeria reflect a broader apprehension about the implications such a move could have on the country's security, economy, and environment.Their caution about the rise in terrorism ... -
Houseboy - Angela Okorie Fires Back At Mercy Johnson's Husband After His Post on 'Mad People (VID)
There's quite a bit of drama happening in the world of Nigerian entertainment as actress, Angela Okorie seems to be escalating the tension by responding strongly to comments made by Mercy Johnson's husband, Prince Okojie who had likened her rants to that of one battling mental illness.Ins... -
"Why INEC’s Server Suffered Glitch During 2023 Presidential Polls" – Peter Obi
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has alleged that the malfunction experienced in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) servers during the last presidential election was a deliberate act orchestrated by certain individuals with vested interests.Speaking during a gathering ... -
Why I Am Hardly Seen in Public These Days - Veteran Actress, Stella Damasus Opens up (VID)
Stella Damasus, a veteran actress, has recently shared insights into why she's rarely seen in public these days. In an interview, she revealed that she values her privacy and prefers to spend more time with her family and loved ones. Over the years, she has prioritized her personal life and fo... -
Mohbad's PA, Darosha Grilled by Police, Spills More About Singer's Death & Hurried Burial
Darosha who was the PA to Mohbad has been interrogated by the Nigeria Police Force.Punchnewspapers learnt that Darosha visited the Zone 2 Command headquarters on Thursday following a police invitation.Also present at the meeting were Mohbad’s mother and his father, Joseph.The lawyer of Aloba’s ... -
Wizkid And Babymama, Jada P Quench Split Rumours As They Step Out in Matching Outfit (VID)
It's heartwarming to see Wizkid and Jada P together in such a seemingly happy mood, especially amidst rumors of their split. It seems like they're enjoying each other's company and supporting their friend Skyla at her London show. The lovebirds were seen wearing a matching outfits of... -
Mercy Johnson's Husband Raises Awareness On Mental Health Amidst Angela Okorie's Claims
In a recent social media exchange, Prince Odi Okojie, the husband of Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson, has shed light on the importance of mental health following controversial remarks made by actress Angela Okorie.Angela Okorie had stirred controversy by accusing Mercy Johnson and her late mother o...
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