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Driver Evading LASTMA Officers Kills Two LAWMA’s Street Cleaners In Lagos
Two officials of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) were killed on Monday by an unidentified driver attempting to evade of officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) at Oshodi-Gbagada expressway area of Lagos.The incident caused gridlock in the area as several motorist... -
Three Persons Died As Fire Razes Commercial Vehicle In Lagos
Three persons were burnt beyond recognition after a commercial bus with the license plate MUS 753 YD caught fire on Sunday, along the Lekki expressway, in Lagos State.This revelation came from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), as disclosed in a statement posted on its Facebook p... -
JUST IN: Duoye Diri Emerges Winner Of Bayelsa State Governorship Election
Governor Duoye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been announced as the winner of the November 11, 2023, gubernatorial polls. Diri won after the results of the last local government, Southern Ijaw was announced. Diri won six local government areas to win re-election while his closest ri... -
I Don’t Want To Be Limited To Just One Woman Say Singer, Young John
Nigerian music producer and singer, John Udomboso, professionally known as Young John, has recently opened up about his belief in polygamy, expressing a preference for the freedom it provides over monogamous relationships.In a candid conversation with media personality Toke Makinwa on the ‘Toke M... -
"Most Nigerian Female Artists Are Managed by Their Boyfriends" – Popular Rapper Magnito
Popular rapper, Mohammed Usman Adamu, aka Magnito, has made a revelation about female singers. He revealed that “most successful female artists” in Nigeria are being managed by their boyfriends. He claimed it has become a trend in the Nigerian music industry, but fans are not aware because such... -
How 26 Suspected Irregular Migrants Arrested In Edo
No fewer than 26 irregular migrants from Cameroon and Burkina Faso were arrested at a hotel in Afua village in Uzaure, Etsako West local government area of Edo State, following credible intelligence received by the police.The suspects include 16 males and eight females from Cameroonians, and a male... -
N305m Fraud: Court Remands UK-based Nigerian Pastor, Paul-Kayode Joash In Ibadan Prison
A United Kingdom (UK)-based cleric, Pastor Paul-Kayode Joash has been remanded in the correctional facility, Agodi, Ibadan for allegedly defrauding three persons the sum of N305 million.Joash, who is the Senior Pastor, The Great House Nation Church, located at former BJ Rentals building, bordering ... -
"Women Work Twice As Hard To Prove Themselves" – Actress Uche Jombo Boast
Nigerian actress and movie producer, Uche Jombo has stated that women have to work twice as hard as their male counterparts to prove themselves.In an interview with Saturday Beats, she discussed the obstacles women face in becoming successful trailblazers and remaining relevant in the industry.Many... -
Japa Syndrome: Expert Counsels Nigerian Travellers On Hitch-Free Migration
Following the spike in Nigerians seeking greener pastures abroad owing to harsh economy and unavailable jobs, an expert in migration matters, Gocrest Global Dual-citizenship, has appealed to citizens to be strategic in their travel plans so as not to be disappointed or repatriated home.While citing... -
Reactions As Blessing CEO Tattoos Favorite Bible Verse On Her Stomach (Video)
Nigerians have tackled controversial socialite, Blessing CEO after she tattooed her favorite Bible verse on her stomach. Social media users wondered if she made full payment. Recall she was called out in the past by a tattoo artist who accused her of not paying after she got a job done. [size=14pt]... -
26Yr Old Electrician, Joseph Sunday Docked For Allegedly Stealing Motorcycle In Kaduna
A 26-year-old electrician, Joseph Sunday, has been arraigned before an Upper Customary Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, over the alleged theft of a motorcycle.The police charged Sunday with criminal trespass and theft, contrary to the provisions of sections 327 and 270 of the Kaduna State Penal Co... -
VIDEO: "Carter Efe ’Stole’ My Song"—Portable’s Ex-signee, Young Duu Laments
A former signee of Zeh Nation, Young Duu, has called out comedian Carter Efe for intellectual theft and performing his latest song, ‘Oyinmo’, at show without his knowledge.Young Duu, who recently fell out with his former boss, Portable, has accused Carter Efe of ‘sending his helpers away.’H... -
Burna Boy Thanks Grammy, Congratulate Nominated Colleague
Burna Boy has thanked Grammy Awards organizers while also congratulating his fellow nominees for the 2024 Grammy.On Friday, Burna Boy received four Grammy Award nominations for 2024.He was nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance (for “Sittin’ On Top Of The World”), Best Global Music Perfor... -
Police Arrest Landlord Who Attacked Tenant And Her Husband With Machete
A landlord identified as Alabo, has been arrested by the Rivers State Police Command. He was accused of hacking his female tenant and her husband with a machete at Ekwulobia Street in Mile 3, Diobu, in Port Harcourt. Alabo was arrested on Sunday, November 12, 2023, by the police, who had been trail... -
It Is Unfair How Nigerians Treat Effeminate Men Without Money - Nigerian Career Coach
A career coach, Olabode Ifeanyi, has taken to 'X' to appeal to Nigerians to treat effeminate men with respect even if they are not wealthy. He stated that if they were treated in a normal manner, they wouldn’t amount to 19.3% of the overall su*cide rate. Ifeanyi stated this while reacti... -
How Nigerian Soldiers Kill Three Bandits In Kaduna
Three bandits have been killed by Nigerian soldiers in Kaduna. According to the Nigerian Army, the terrorists were neutralized by troops of the I Division, with weapons recovered. The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations I Division Nigerian Army, Lt-Col Musa Yahaya, confirmed the incident ... -
Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama Bags Honorary Doctorate Degree
Ex-Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has been conferred with a doctorate award from the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He took to Instagram to share photos from the event while thanking God for the feat.Sharing the good news, he wrote; ”God has been my strength.He has been in the deta... -
Korra Obidi Shares Daughter’s Reaction After Asking If She’s Ready For A Stepdad (Video)
Popular Nigerian singer and dancer, Korra Obidi has taken to social media to share her daughter's reaction after she asked her if she wanted a stepdad. This is coming one year after her messy split with estranged husband, Justin Dean. The single mother of two, who has a law restricting her fro... -
Rivers Police Confirm Death Of 2 Suspected Cultists Who Allegedly Killed 5 Persons
The Police Command in Rivers said its officers killed two suspected cultists, who were members of a cult gang that allegedly killed five persons in Odiemerenyi community, Ahoada-East, Rivers.The cultists led by a wanted cult kingpin, Gift Okpara, alias 2Baba, reportedly murdered the five victims in... -
WAEC Ditches Paper And Pencil Test Model, Adopts CBT For SSCE
The West African Examinations Council has adopted the Computer-Based Test mode for the conduct of the Senior School Certificate Examination. WAEC made the announcement on Monday. This is contained in a statement signed by the acting head of the Public Affairs Unit of WAEC, Moyosola Adesina, and rel... -
Women Are Not Meant To Compete With Men – Tolanibaj Distances Self From Feminism
Big Brother Naija star, Tolanibaj, has stated that she's not a feminist. She made the revelation online while stating that women are not meant to compete with men. The reality star who also works as a disc jockey reveals in her podcast recently that she disagrees with the principles of femini... -
Naira Marley’s Alleged Cybercrime Trial Stalled Over Absence Of Judge
The trial of a popular street-hop artiste, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, who was charged with alleged cybercrime, has stalled due to the absence of the judge meant to give a verdict in the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos StateThe court scheduled to sit on Monday for the trial,... -
Police Arrest Benue Woman For Killing 11-month-old Daughter
A woman has been arrested by the police for allegedly killiing 11-month daughter. The woman has been identified as Sughshater Ushahemba from Mbadyur council ward in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered from the community that the woman allegedly fed the baby with a substance b... -
FULL LIST: Nigeria Among Top Ten Countries With Highest Number Of Students In US
Nigeria is the only African country among the top ten with the highest number of students in the United States.Data from the new Open Doors Report, published by the Washington-based Institute of International Education (IIE) on Monday showed.According to the report, the number of Nigerians studying... -
Police Arrest 34-year-old Suspected Armed Robber, Recover Gun In Delta
A 34-year-old suspected armed robber, Israel Akitia, has been arrested by the Eagle-Net Special Squad in Ugolo Community, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State.The Police also recovered from the suspect’s residence, one locally fabricated cut-to-size gun with three (03) live cartridges.The su... -
Nigerian Lady Calls Out A Short Let Apartment For Allegedly Hiding A Camera In Its Bathroom
A Nigerian lady called out a short let apartment company for allegedly hiding a camera in its bathroom. In a series of posts shared on X, Chidera said herself and her friends booked an apartment in Lekki sometime in December 2022. She mentioned that they had their shower, went out for an event and ... -
Gunmen Kidnap UNICAL Professor, Patrick Egaga In Calabar
The Director of SERVICOM at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) Professor Patrick Egaga was on Sunday night kidnapped by unidentified gunmen at the University staff quarters.Prof. Egaga who is a professor at the Department of Special Education at the University was said to have been kidnapped at his... -
Eight Persons Die In Boat Mishap In Benue
Eight persons have been reported dead after a boat conveying Ibi local government council of Taraba State residents capsized on Sunday.The unfortunate incident occurred in Anyeshi village near Benue State.The mishap comes barely two weeks after a similar incident in the Karim-Lamido Local Governmen... -
So Sad! Nigerian Artiste, Tola King Falls Ill During Church Concert, Dies In Hospital
A performing artiste based in Osogbo, Osun State, popularly known by the stage name, Tola King, has reportedly died after a brief illness that started during a church concert on Saturday.The Governor of Celestial Performing Artistes Association of Nigeria, in Osun State, Temitope Awosika, who confi... -
At This Point I'm Scared - Actress Diiadem Cries Out as Her Stalker Traces Her to Church (VID)
Nollywood actress and beauty influencer, Adeola Adeyemi better known as Diiadem has cried out after her stalker struck again.The movie star, couldn’t believe her eyes when she met him at her church in Lagos, despite being arrested in the past for stalking her.The stalker seems determined to get t... -
Why I Won’t Challenge Kogi Election Outcome In Court Despite Rigging - SDP's Ajaka Says
Muritala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in Saturday’s Kogi State governorship election has said it will be a waste of time to challenge the outcome of the poll in court if he loses to Usman Ododo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress.Ajaka had alleged that the electi... -
Shallipopi’s Debut Album is For Yahoo Boys And Weed Smokers - Daniel Regha
In a recent Twitter tirade, the controversial Daniel Regha spared no punches in his critique of Shallipopi’s latest musical endeavor, awarding it a mere 1 out of 10.The hot remark, shared on his Twitter page, went into Regha’s perception that Shallipopi’s debut album, “Presido La Pluto,” ... -
Impending Protest Will Be Worse Than EndSARS - Aisha Yesufu Warns Nobody Will Be Spared
A socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has warned of a more devastating protest than the 2020 nationwide protest, tagged ‘End SARS’.It was reported that EndSARS was a decentralized social movement, and a series of mass protests against police brutality in the country.The slogan called for th... -
VIDEO: “Young Duu Is Now The Hottest Artist In Nigeria” – Carter Efe Declares
Popular Nigerian skit maker and singer Carter Efe has declared Young Duu the hottest artist in Nigeria. He made the declaration while performing his latest single, “Oyinmo,” at a recent event.Efe and Young Duu recently collaborated on the hit song “Oyinmo,” which has been dominating Nigeria... -
Actor Chukwunekwu Okweye aka Jack Neko Ties The Knot With Lover in Anambra
Veteran Nollywood actor, Chukwunekwu Okweye better known as ‘Jack Neko’ has married his sweetheart, Favour Obieze.The actor held the traditional wedding at the bride’s hometown compound at Agulu, Anaocha Local Government of the state on Saturday, November 11, 2023.Okweye had revealed that he ... -
Police Reveals Why Husband Of Late Woman In ‘Mummy Calm Down’ Video Was Arrested
The police arrested the deceased’s husband, who had earlier reported the case at the Evbuotubu Police Station the same day the incident happened.Police in Edo State have explained the reason for the arrest of the husband of a woman who allegedly committed suicide in Benin.The woman in the ‘Mumm... -
Davido’s Baby Mama, Sophia Shares Cryptic Message, Urges People To Be Happy In Real Life
The first baby mama of Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Davido, Sophia Momodu has taken to his social media page to share a cryptic message as she urges people to ensure that they’re not only happy on social media but also in real life.Taking to her page, Sophia highlighted the fact that people tend to... -
Portable Beats Seyi Vibez, Odumodublvck, Blaq Bonez To Win First International Music Award
Nigerian Street-hop artist, Portable has won the ‘Best New Artist” at the African Entertainment Awards (USA), beating the likes of Seyi Vibez, Odumodublvk, Blaq Bones, and others.Portable, who was nominated alongside other top Nigerian and African artists, emerged victorious, making it his firs... -
VIDEO: Immigration Officers Die, Others Injured In Kano Auto Crash
Several officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) were confirmed dead and while others were critically injured in a road accident in Kano State.The fatal incident which occurred near Kura town along Kano/Zaria highway Sunday evening, November 12, 2023, involved an 18-passenger Nissan bus, a... -
"My Sister Not Involved In LG Vehicle Purchase" - Gov Adeleke Defends Elder Sister, Dupe
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, yesterday, insisted that his elder sister, Dupe Adeleke-Sanni, is not involved in the purchase of vehicles for local government council chairmen in the state.Recently, the state government, through the Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON, in the...
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