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Nigerian Army Detains Two Soldiers Over Alleged Theft In Dangote Refinery
The Nigerian Army says it has detained two soldiers allegedly involved in a reported case of theft at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos.The Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, a major general, in a statement on Wednesday, said the army was deeply concerned over its personnel’s involv... -
Nigerian Army Rescues Another Chibok Girl 10 Years After Her Abduction
Troops of Operation Desert Sanity III, North East Operation Hadin Kai have rescued another Chibok girl, Lydia Simon, ten years after her abduction. April 14, 2024, marks the 10th anniversary of the violent abduction of 276 girls from Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, by Boko Haram i... -
Billionaire Daughter, DJ Cuppy Announces 2024 As Her Best Year Yet
In a recent development, Florence Otedola, popularly known by her stage name DJ Cuppy, has taken to X platform to reveal how 2024 has been going for her so far.Sharing a recent gorgeous image of herself on X platform she remarked on the fact that it’s only been a quarter of the year, 2024 has bee... -
Singer, Lara George Demands Stronger Apology From Pastor Enenche After Humiliating Vera
Gospel singer Lara George has criticized Pastor Paul Enenche, the founder of Dunamis Church, over his ‘weak’ apology to Anyim Veronica, the lady he humiliated in front of his congregation.She insisted that his apology should match the volume of his rebuke.Pastor Enenche sparked a firestorm on s... -
Mechanic Turned Church Messenger Gets Amazing Gift From Pastor, David Ibiyeomie
Ex-auto mechanic who resigned to serve as church messenger has been gifted a four-bedroom bungalow by a Nigerian cleric and presiding pastor of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie. “He has seen billions (of naira) passed through his hands, he has never taken a dime, never stolen where every oth... -
"I’m Denied Phone Calls, Visits" – Mexican Drug Lord, El Chapo Cries Out From US Prison
Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” popularly known as Guzmán, has accused authorities of preventing him from making phone calls or receiving visitors in the maximum security United States, US, prison where he is serving a life sentence.El Chapo made his complaint known to the District Court... -
British Student Arrested For ‘Smuggling Cocaine Disguised As Milk’ Out Of Colombia
A 25-year-old British student has been arrested in Colombia over an alleged attempt to smuggle cocaine disguised as powdered milk.Fahad Uddin Ahmed was caught at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport in Cali while trying to board a flight to London.Customs officers discovered the drugs hidde... -
3 Kidnappers Sentences To Death By Hanging In Edo
Justice Irele-Ifijeh of the Edo State High Court, Benin City has sentenced three persons to death by hanging for armed robbery, kidnapping and Murder of one Ephraim Akhere.Gistmania reports that the convicts namely Solomon Abuede, James Monday and Kelvin Edward were sentenced to death for armed rob... -
Tragedy As Ex-Kwara Senator Rafiu Ibrahim Dies At 57
Dr Rafiu Ibrahim, a Senator representing Kwara South from 2015 to 2019, has passed away.Born 12 December 1966 according to Wikipedia, the ex-lawmaker died early Wednesday morning following a short illness, as confirmed by his family through a statement issued by his aide, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir.As ... -
Lady Stirs Reaction After Sharing Video Of Her Reverend Father Shooting A Gun During Service
A Nigerian lady has stirred reactions online after she posted a video where her Reverend Father fired a gun during church service.The Reverend Father took a large rifle, went to a little room, and fired it while he was still on the pulpit. As she danced to the music, the lady filming the video lavi... -
Two Alleged Illegal Miners Arrested With 600 Bags Of Kaolin In Anambra
Two suspects identified as Madueke Akpuchukwu, 53, and Chimezie Ezenduka, 54 have been arrested with truckload of alleged illegally mined solid mineral (Kaolin) in Anambra State.The suspects were arrested by operatives of National Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC at Igbariam area of Anambra ... -
Imo Governor, Hope Uzodimma Appoints 16 Special Advisers
The Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has approved the appointment of 16 Special Advisers, SAs.The governor made this known to newsmen in Owerri, on Wednesday through his Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachukwu.According to the Statement, the “Imo State Governor, Sen Hope Uzodimma has approved ... -
VIDEO; Lady Goes Viral As She Tattoos Boyfriend’s Name On Her Forehead
A lady has stirred mixed reactions online as she gets a tattoo of her man's name, Paul Kibe, on her forehead.In the footage, the woman can be seen lying on a bed in what appears to be a tattoo shop while the tattoo artist works on her body.Moments into the video, it’s revealed that the tatto... -
Woman Lands In Lagos Court For Trying To Steal Crying 9Yr Old Girl On The Road
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Wednesday remanded a 45-year-old woman, Rayinat Bakare, in a correctional center for allegedly stealing a nine-year-old girl.Bakare, whose address was not provided, is charged with felony with child stealing.The Chief Magistrate, A. B. Olagbe... -
Former Benue Chief Of Staff, Terwase’s Wife & Cook Released From Kidnappers Den
The wife of former Chief of Staff to Benue Governor, Terwase Orbunde, and her housemaid who were kidnapped by gunmen in Makurdi last Friday evening have been released.Mrs Abigail Kashimana Orbunde and Ms Patience Ogute regained freedom on Tuesday after an undisclosed amount was paid as ransom to th... -
EFCC Reportedly Barricades Kogi Ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello’s House In Abuja Amid N84b Fraud Case
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have reportedly barricaded the house of the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello in Wuse, Abuja.Gistmania reports that the EFCC siege is coming days after the former governor held a meeting with President Bola Tinubu,... -
JUST IN: Of 29 Yoruba Nation Agitators Arraigned In Ibadan (Photos)
Oyo Police Command has arraigned twenty-nine suspects arrested in aborted invasion of the Oyo State Government Secretariat on Saturday, April 13 before the Chief Magistrate Court in Ibadan.The Yoruba Nation agitators were arraigned on Wednesday on seven count charge bordering on treasonable felony,... -
VIDEO: Actor, Yomi Fabiyi Supports Mohbad's Father's Call For DNA Test
Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi has voiced his support for the late singer Mohbad’s father’s decision to request a DNA test for his grandson.Speaking in an interview with TVC News, Fabiyi emphasized the family’s entitlement to seek closure, stating the emotional burden carried by Mohbad’s fathe... -
Oyo Invasion: "We’ll Wreak More Havoc If…" —Yoruba Nation Agitators Vows In Fresh Details
Yoruba Nation agitators, yesterday, threatened to cause more havoc if security agents refuse to release their members who hoisted their flag at the Oyo State House of Assembly.Recall that 21 suspected agitators and several weapons, berets, soldiers’ boots, caps, charms and other dangerous weapons... -
Cubana Chiefpriest Breaks Silence As He Awaits to Be Arraigned by EFCC
Following the EFCC releasing a statement on Cubana Chief Priest, the popular media personality has broken his silence. The EFCC had released a statement which detailed the fact that Cubana Chief Priest will be charged to court on Wednesday for alleged money laundering and misuse of funds.They furth... -
Celebrity Barman, Cubana Chiefpriest is Already in EFCC Custody
Following the news of the arraignment of businessman and social media influencer, his real.. popularly known as Cubana Chiefpriest, by EFCC over Naira Abuse, GISTMANIA has exclusively learnt that he’s already in EFCC custody.The EFCC source who revealed this didn’t say exactly when Chiefpriest ... -
Blood Found on Chidinma's Cloth Matched That of The Deceased, Usifo Ataga - Forensic Expert Tells Court
A forensic expert, Dr. Richard Somari, told the court that the DNA blood sample found on Chidimma Ojukwu's red dress matched that of murdered businessman, Usifo Ataga. The trial of the University of Lagos Mass Communication student for the murder of the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, co... -
I Have No Regrets Being a Stripper - BBNaija Chichi Excited As Cardi B Replies to Her Post
BBNaija Chichi recently confessed that she has no regrets about her background as a stripper.In an Instagram post, the reality star stated that if given the opportunity, she would take the same road again without hesitation.Inspired by rapper and former stripper Cardi B, Chichi expressed her gratit... -
VIDEO: Afrobeat Singer Khaid Rushed to Hospital Due to Excessive Internal Bleeding
Nigerian music artist Khaid was rushed to the hospital due to internal bleeding.The cause of the bleeding was not readily ascertained as at the time of filing this reportAccording to report, the afrobeat singer is currently responding to treatmentMore details coming soon…Watch moment he was rushe... -
Video: Worst Rain Storm Hits Dubai After Few Weeks Of Creating Artificial Rain Via Cloud Seeding
Dubai’s government had started using drones to create artificial rain as a way to battle the extreme heat the city faces in the summer. On the 9th of April 2024, Meteorologists in the UAE released a video showing a rainstorm that was the result of drones zapping the clouds with electrical charges... -
Why EFCC Detained Cubana Chief Priest Ahead Of His Arraignment Today
Nigerian Businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Cubana Chief Priest is set to stand trial before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of he Federal High Court in Lagos today on three counts re... -
Naira Abuse: Actor, Seun Jimoh Slams EFCC For Scapegoating Celebrities
Nollywood actor, Seun Jimoh has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of “scapegoating” celebrities in its ongoing clampdown on Naira abusers.He was reacting to the news that the commission is set to arraign popular socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest for ... -
Karma! We're Finding It Difficult To Get Husband - Female B'Haram Insurgents Lament
Repentant female B’Haram insurgents say they are finding it difficult to find husbands. They complained that since their return, it has been difficult for them to marry as the law-abiding men in the society avoid them like a plague.Some of the leaders of the communities have complained to Arewa P... -
She Didn’t Want To Be Married Anymore – Footballer, Kaka Speaks On Why Ex-Wife Divorced Him
Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, commonly known as Kaká, Brazilian football legend, has spoken up about his 2015 divorce in response to his ex-wife’s bizarre claim.While playing for AC Milan in 2005, Kaka tied the knot with his childhood girlfriend Caroline Celico. The couple had a son and a da... -
Pandemonium In Ogun As Man Punches Relative To Death During Father’s Burial
The Ogun State Police command has confirmed the arrest of one Okekenu Gbadebo, for allegedly punching a 37-year-old relative, Adebayo Gbenro, to death in the Ijemo-Agbadu area of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.The command spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident in Abeokuta, said ... -
BREAKING: Cubana Chief Priest Pleads Not Guilty To Naira Abuse, Grants N10m Bail
In a recent development at the Federal High Court in Lagos State, businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has been granted bail.The court, presided over by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo, approved a bail sum of N10 million for Cubana Chief Priest, along with t... -
I've Gotten The Accolades I Deserve -Charles Okocha Says As He Bags An Honorary Award In Canada
Charles Okocha, a Nollywood actor, has expressed excitement after being recognised by the Mayor of Brampton in Toronto, Canada.Mayor Patrick Brown presented the actor with an Honorary Certificate in recognition of his contributions to the film industry.He took to Instagram to show his appreciation ... -
‘Leave The Pop Scene’ – Singer, Brymo Askes Burna Boy To Resign
Controversial singer, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, popularly known as Brymo, has asked his colleague, Burna Boy to resign from the pop scene.He advised the ‘African Giant’ crooner to “take a cause and focus.”Brymo said Burna Boy has been yearning for his attention despite his international ac... -
Man, Sa’idu Risk 14Yrs Jail Term With An Option Of N100k Fine For Sodomizing 12Yr Old Boy In Bauchi
A 39-year-old man identified as Sa’idu Mohammed has been handed a 14-year jail sentence by Justice Mu’azu Abubakar of the Bauchi State High Court on Tuesday, April 16, for sodomising a 12-year-old boy.Prosecution counsel, Mr S. M. Toro, told the court that the convict on June 16, 2022, lured th... -
“Once You Leave Responsibilities For Woman, Expect Her To Cheat” – Blessing CEO Tells Men
Blessing Okoro, often known as Blessing CEO, a self-proclaimed relationship guru, claimed that most women cheat in their marriages because their spouses are irresponsible.According to her, it is impossible for a woman who supports her family not to cheat.Okoro mentioned this on the most recent epis... -
'My Life Is In Danger, I’m Being Stalked' -Mohbad’s Mum Cries Out After Her Location Was Shared
Mother to late singer, Mohbad took to social media, cries out to Lagos state gov, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in new video.Mohbad's mother who is afraid of the safety of her grandson, Laim and daughter In-Law, Wunmi, says she's being stalked.This is coming after UK-based Nigerian Blogger, Bu... -
Man Electrocuted While Vandalising, Stealing Cables From Transformer In Edo
A suspected electric cable vandal has been electrocuted in Benin, Edo State.The yet-to-be-identified middle-aged man met his demise while trying to vandalize cables of a transformer belonging to Benin Electric Distribution Company (BEDC).The suspect had succeeded in cutting some of the cables befor... -
"If I Were President, People Would Apply To Do Podcasts" – OAP, Toolz Asserts
Tolu Oniru, a Nigerian media celebrity better known as Toolz, has stated that if she were president, people would have to seek for clearance before starting podcasts.She also noted that she would subject potential podcasters to a sanity check before providing such approval.The OAP spoke on the most... -
24Yr Old Enugu Man, Okonkwo Arrested For Spending Fake Naira Notes
A 24-year-old man Mmaduabuchi Okonkwo has been arrested at the Old IMT Bus Stop, Abakaliki Road, Enugu, for possessing and carrying out transactions with fake Naira notes.Okonkwo was arrested by police operatives serving in Abakaliki Road with the support of law-abiding citizens on 10 April, 2024.O... -
How Lightning, Heavy Rain Kill Dozens Of People In Pakistan
At least 39 people have been killed in Pakistan after days of unusually heavy rains battered the country’s southwest. Some of those killed were farmers struck by lightning while harvesting wheat, authorities said. Images online show swathes of farmland engulfed by rainwater. Flash floods have als...
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