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Nigeria is The Most Prosperous Black Nation All Over The World Today – President Buhari
As Nigeria prepares to celebrate its 60th independence anniversary, President Buhari has described Nigeria as the most prosperous black nation in the world and the largest economy in Africa.The President said this when he spoke at the unveiling ceremony of the theme and logo for the nation’s 60th... -
PHOTOS: Hoodlums Attack APC's Gov. Akeredolu & PDP Flag Bearer Jegede's Convoys Today
Less than 23 days to the governorship election in Ondo state, political thugs today attacked the convoys of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Eyitayo Jegede in Oba Akoko in Akoko southwest local government area of the state. Both candidates were in the tow... -
Nollywood Actress, Lala Akindoju Celebrates 2nd Traditional Wedding Anniversary With Husband
Nollywood actress, Lala Akindoju and her husband, Chef Fregene, are celebrating their 2nd traditional wedding anniversary today.Taking to her instagram page to celebrate their special day, she wrote; ''Time does fly when you are having a blast. 2 years ago today, we got married traditiona... -
Deadly Politics! Serious Violence Rock Ondo State as APC And PDP Supporters Clash
There was political violence in Ondo State when thugs loyal to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and Eyitayo Jegede (SAN) clashed in Oba Akoko on Wednesday.Both supporters belonging to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) clashed when the campaign trains of both partie... -
How Abuja -Based School Develops Robot To Help Reduce The Rate Of COVID 19 Infection
An Abuja-based secondary school, Glisten International Academy, has developed an indigenous mobile robot ‘Mairabot’ that can interface between doctors and patients to reduce COVID-19 infection.The students of the academy, while presenting the robot at the National Information Technology Develop... -
Outrage At Akwa Ibom After Security Officials Allegedly Cart Away Trader's N163M Worth Of Goods
Traders at Itam market in Uyo metropolis have expressed displeasure over an alleged vandalization of their stalls and the carting away of their goods and cash valued about N163m by the officials of Nigerian customs last weekend.They also threatened to close down the market and embark on a protest i... -
Reverse Petrol Price, Electricity Tariffs Now Or Face Industrial Action - NLC Threatens FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the federal government two weeks, to reverse the increase in petrol price and electricity tariffs, or face industrial action from September 28.NLC president, Ayuba Wabba, stated this while speaking after the Central Working Committee (NAC) and National Ad... -
"APC Wants To Kill People To Win By Force" -Pastor Giwa Raises Alarm Over Ondo Election
Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has called on the international community to hold the All Progressives Congress, APC responsible if anything happens to citizens of Ondo State.Giwa was reacting to a report where a man, identified as Taye was macheted to d... -
7 Years Old Boy Killed As Flood Destroy Over 900 Houses In Zamfara
The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), AVM Muhammad Mohammed (rtd) on Wednesday, said over 900 houses were destroyed by flood in 13 out of the 14 local government areas of Zamfara State.Mohammed also disclosed that a 7-year-old boy died as a result of flooding in Gummi L... -
BREAKING: Benue Govt, Approves Monday, Sept 21st As Resumption Of All Schools In The State
The Benue State Government has approved Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, for the resumption of all schools in the state.The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar, told journalists on Wednesday in Makurdi that both public and private primary, secondary and tertiary institutions would resume on th... -
NYSC Debunks News That A Corps Member Was Killed At Ekiti Palm Oil Factory
The Ekiti Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs Mary Chikezie, on Wednesday debunked reports that a corps member was killed by a kidnapper in the state.Chikezie in a statement confirmed that the person killed during the attack was not a member of the NYSC serving in the palm o... -
Former Imo State Gov. Rochas Okorocha Endorsed By Arewa Group For 2023 Presidency
A group of northern coalition under the auspices of Coalition of Arewa Professionals has endorsed former governor of Imo State and current senator representing Imo West District, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, for presidency in 2023.The president of the group, Barrister Umar Magaji, stated this after thei... -
Asisat Oshoala Presents Barcelona Jersey To Oba Of The Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom In Lagos
Asisat Oshoala,Super falcons player presented a Barcelona jersey to Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi of the Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom in Lagos.Oshoala who wears the number 20 jersey for Barcelona’s female team presented a copy of her shirt to the monarch in a visit to his palaceOba Elegushi took to Twitt... -
President Buhari Unveils ‘Nigeria at 60’ Logo Ahead Of Independence Celebration
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Wednesday, unveiled the “Nigeria at 60” logo in Abuja.It was gathered that the logo will be used in the celebration of the country’s 60th anniversary.The unveiling took place during the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja.Some m... -
Singer, Davido Reveals Why He Took A 3 Months Break From Social Media
Nigerian musician and C.E.O 30BG, Davido has revealed why he took a 3 months break from social media. In an interview with Beat FM, Davido revealed he went off social media because he involved himself with so many activities and those activities are beginning to take a toll on him, so, he decided t... -
Five Persons Killed, Eight Injured In Ondo Road Accident
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, on Tuesday confirmed five persons dead and eight others injured in a road crash which occurred along Owo-Akure expressway in the state.Mr Ahmed Hassan, the State Sector Commander of FRSC who confirmed the story to us in Akure, said that the ... -
Hip Hop Died in Nigeria When DaGrin Died” – Rapper, CDQ Stylishly Shades Olamide & His Likes
Nigerian rapper, CDQ has made a very interesting statement about late Dagrin’s impact on the Nigerian Hip Hop music scene.CDQ made this known while speaking on the first episode of Henessy’s Hip-Hop Docu-series, “The Conversation”.The rapper alongside Vector, M.I Abaga, DJ Jimmy Jatt gave t... -
Pandemonium in Aba As Uncompleted Building Collapses Leaving 4 Persons Dead (Photos)
Tragedy struck early this morning as a 3-storey building undergoing construction, on Azikiwe, Aba road , Abia State, collapsed.According to multiple reports that at least four people have been confirmed dead .According to a source , “One of the workers who witnessed it said that he was outside wh... -
Davido's New Music 'FEM' Hits Over 5 million Views On YouTube In 5 Days
Davido released the song after a much needed break from social media for over 3 months and the single has garnered a lot of views on the video streaming platform.He also assured his fans that he is working on more projects. He posted the song cover on Instagram and wrote, “5 million + views on f... -
#BBNaija2020! And I Had Plans For The N85 Million Grand Prize - Billionaire Son, Kiddwaya
BBNaija season five's latest evictee, Kiddwaya has opened up on what he would have done with the prize money had he won the show.Arguably one of the ongoing season's strongest contender, Kiddwaya's eviction came as a shocker to fans and viewers alike.In his final week in the house, t... -
Heavily Armed Terrorists Have Taken Over Kishi in Oyo, They Rape, Kidnap – Gani Adams Raises Alarm
Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams says armed terrorists now occupy parts of Oyo State.He said intelligence indicated that they were at Old Oyo Game Reserve at Sooro village in Kishi town, Irepo Local Government of Oyo State.He recalled his alarm late August that hundreds of men were see... -
PHOTOS: Young Man Found With Legs, Hands Chained And Dumped Behind Mosque in Abuja
A young man has been reunited with his family days after he was found chained and dumped behind a mosque in Kwali Area Council, Abuja.It was gathered that the 22-year-old man identified as Murtari Husseini, was rescued after he was found with his legs and hands chained and dumped behind Kwali Centr... -
"I Discovered Banana Island" - BBN, Evicted Housemate, Kiddwaya's Dad, Terry Waya Reveals
Big brother Naija evicted housemate, Kiddwaya's father, Terry waya have become popular ever since his son entered the big brother's house and most people question the fact that even with his wealth he did not show himself not until his son made him come out.However, on this note, it quite... -
BBNaija, Kiddwaya Finally Clears The Air Over What Transpired Between Him & Nengi In The Toilet
Evicted Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Kiddwaya, has finally spoken on what transpired between him and Nengi in the toilet.If you recall, Nengi and Kiddwaya were caught by Ozo and Neo in the bathroom immediately after the Saturday night party on August 30.Ozo who seemed jealous about the inc... -
MKO Abiola's Children Freed After Being Detained By Police For 13 Days
Two sons of the late winner of the June 12, 1993 election, Moshood Abiola, were yesterday freed after being detained by the police for 13 days.Kassim and Aliyu were arrested and detained over alleged robbery that took place at their father’s Lagos residence on September 2.The two were detained at... -
BBNaija Evicted Housemate, Prince Rejects A Gofundme Account Set Up For Him By Nigerians
Evicted Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Prince has rejected a Gofundme account set up for him by Nigerians.Some of his fans, on Monday after his eviction from the show, set up a Gofundme account for him to start up a salon.However, Prince turned down the offer and asked his fans to just pray ... -
"My Period Is Messing Me Up Mentally, Physically" - BBNaija's Ifu Ennada Rants About Her Painful Period
This is a topic most people shy away from discussing but the reality on ground is something else.Ex-reality tv star, Ifu Ennada has cried out over period hormones. The entrepreneur took to her social media page, via Instagram where she disclosed that her period is messing with her and that she can ... -
VIDEO: How A Final Years Student Of Covenant University Asked To Shave His Beard Over Project Defence
A final year student of Covenant University, Ibukunoluwa Aina, was forced to shave his beard after a lecturer at the University rejected his look to his online project defence recently.Aina and other students appeared before a panel to defend the project they carried out as part of the requirements... -
"Unless Buhari Retraces His Steps, There Will Be No Nigeria Left By 2023" - Femi Fani Kayode Says
Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, says unless President Buhari "retraces his steps in presiding over the affairs of the nation, there will be no Nigeria left by 2023."Femi Fani Kayode stated this in a post shared on his Facebook page this evening. His post comes days after forme... -
Nigeria Anglican Communion Demote Priest For Sitting Close To Dismissed Homosexual Colleague
The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion has demoted a Venerable in charge of one of the Archdeaconry in Aguata Diocese of the church in Anambra State for allegedly allowing a dismissed priest to sit with him during a burial service.Vanguard recalls that in 2017, nine priests were dismissed by the... -
Touts, Police Take Over Nigerian Embassy Building In Congo DR
Police officers and some armed touts have taken over a building belonging to the Nigerian Embassy in Kinshasa, Congo Democratic Republic.According to a report by SaharaReporters, the building houses staff of the embassy and visitors.The Jean-Claude Okito family of Congo DR had accused the Nigerian ... -
Police Uncovers VIP, Others Behind Arms Struggle, Cultism In Rivers
The Rivers State Command has uncovered very important personalities involved in the movement and proliferation of arms and cult related activities in the State.Commissioner for Police in Rivers State, Joseph Mukan made the revelation during an interview on a Live radio show in Port Harcourt.CP Muka... -
Microsoft Co-founder, Bill Gate Loses Father, Williams Gates At 94
William Gates Sr., the father of Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, is dead.The death of the 94-year-old was announced by his son Bill in a statement released via his Instagram account on Tuesday.He said “My father’s death is a huge loss for our family and to many people whose lives he touched.�... -
33-Year-Old DSS Officer Kidnapped, Killed After Receiving N5 Million Ransom In Katsina
A 33-year-old operative of the Department of State Services (DSS), Sadiq Abdullahi Bindawa, has been killed by his suspected abductors after receiving the sum of N5 million as ransom from his friends and relatives in Katsina State.The deceased, who until his death, worked with the DSS intelligence ... -
Extend Visa Ban To Electoral, Judicial Officers In Nigeria - Saraki Appeals US Government
A former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has asked the United States Government to extend its visa ban to electoral officers, security officials and judicial officers who undermine the Nigeria’s democracy by their actions during and after elections.Saraki made the call while speaking at an event ... -
Photo: The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength - Dbanj Celebrates His Son On His 1st Birthday
There is cause for celebration in the household of Nigerian singer, Dbanj as his son clocks one-year-old today, September 16, 2020.The proud father took to his social media page to share an adorable photo of himself holding his son and wrote: The joy of the lord is my strength and His Mercies Endur... -
TRAGEDY: 5 Persons Reportedly Died, 8 Injured As Bus Crashes Into Truck In Ondo
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, on Tuesday confirmed five persons dead and eight others injured in a road crash which occurred along Owo-Akure expressway in the state.Mr Ahmed Hassan, the State Sector Commander of FRSC who confirmed the story to the News Agency of Nigeria ... -
Photos of The 'Housing Units Being Constructed By Borno State Gov. Babagana Zulum
These are the temporary shelters being built for Nigerians living in IDP or refugee camps in Damask, Borno State by governor Babagana Umara ZulumThey say Babagana Umara Zulum is the best governor in the North. He shares cash to the refugees regularly though. No plan of them returning to their villa... -
Nobody Has The Right To Take A Life - Gov. Oyetola Reacts To Death Of Osun Resident Being Chased By JTF
The Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola has reacted to the death of 4 suspected yahoo boys being chased by the men of Joint Task Force on Tuesday evening in Osogbo.The governor ordered an extensive investigation into the events that led to the reported death of the residents of the state.The accid... -
More Trouble For Hushpuppi As New Evidence Is Submitted Against Him (Read More Details Inside)
Popular Instagram celebrity Ramoni Abbass, popularly known as Hushpuppi, seems to be in more trouble as new evidence of him committing fraud was submitted.Hushpuppi was arrested weeks ago for allegedly defrauding over 1.9 million people to the tune of over 168 billion naira.The latest evidence show...
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