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Mohbad’s Father Opens a GoFundMe Account, Begs Nigerians For Donations As Grandson Clocks 1 (VID)
Upon the event of his grandson, Liam's first birthday, Joseph Aloba, the father of late Nigerian musician Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, caught the attention of netizens for the umpteenth time as he opened up about a GoFundMe account.In a video circulating on social media, Mohbad'... -
Actress, Obey Etok Chima Loses Her Father Just Hours Before Her Husband's Burial
Nollywood actress Obey Etok Chima has tragically lost her father just a few hours before her husband's burial.The movie star announced the passing of her dad on her social media pages.In a Facebook post, Obey disclosed that her father passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning.The film... -
Fans Drag Yul Edochie For Celebrating TC Okafor After Death Of Junior Pope
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has been called out by fans for celebrating Producer, TC Okafor after he survived the boat accident that killed actor, Junior Pope. In an instagram post, Yul Edochie congratulated TC Okafor on surviving the accident. He expressed his belief that the actor will achieve ... -
Korra Obidi's Ex Husband, Justin Dean Claims She Staged Her UK Attack For Clout Chasing
Jean Dean, ex-husband of popular influencer, Korra Obidi has broken his silence after the dancer was allegedly attacked in the UK. Recall that Korra Obidi was reportedly attacked by an individual who poured her acid and tried to stab her yesterday. A video had surfaced which showed her receiving me... -
BREAKING! Owolabi Olakulehin Appointed as The 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan
Kingmakers in Ibadan have appointed Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan land.The Olubadan-In-Council, on Friday, April 12, agreed to appoint Oba Olakulehin as the next Olubadan at a meeting called by the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.H... -
'It Is Too Early to Threaten Nigerians With 2027 Election' – Kaduna Cleric to Northern Elders
The former Chairman of the Kaduna State chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, has slammed Norther Elders Forum. He warned them that it is too early for the Northern Elders Forum, NEF, to threaten Nigerians with the 2027 election. In a statement on Friday, Hayab s... -
Angry Mob Lynch Almajiri Who Beheaded a 6yr Old Boy in Kano, Police React
The Kano State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into the disturbing incident involving the b£heading of a six-year-old boy, Mohammed Saidu, allegedly by a 16-year-old Almajiri identified as Abdullahi, who was subsequently lynched by a mob in Kanwa village, Madobi local govern... -
Veteran Nollywood Actor, Jerry Amilo Tenders Apology For Posting Junior Pope’s Corpse
Veteran Nollywood actor, Jerry Amilo, has tendered an apology to Nigerians who were disappointed by his recent post where he shared the corpse of his colleague, Junior Pope.New Telegraph reports that Jerry Amilo, had taken to social media to post the corpse of the late Junior Pope. The lifeless bod... -
Nigerian Man Who Just Returned From Cyprus Calls Out Police For Extorting Him Of N100k in Lagos
A Nigerian returnee from Cyprus, Rahmon Olamilekan Adekunle, was reportedly extorted N100,000 by plainclothes policemen at the tunnel in Berger, which connects to Magodo in Lagos State.Adekunle, who contacted SaharaReporters shortly after the "robbery" by the Nigerian police officers, exp... -
Nigerians Groan as Prices of Food Items Remain High Despite Significant Rise In Naira Value
Nigerians have continued to express their displeasure with market women and traders who have refused to reduce the value of their food items, just as the Naira continues to strengthen against the dollar at the Forex market.The prices of food items and other commodities had increased significantly o... -
Libya Just Displaced Nigeria to Become Largest Crude Oil Producer in Africa
Libya has overtaken Nigeria to become the second largest producer of crude oil in Africa, in March. This is according to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries’s monthly March oil report released Thursday. The report said Libya produced an average higher figure of 1.236 million barrels... -
Angry Lady Narrates How Blocks Her Best Friend For Secretly Relocating To The UK
A Nigerian lady has narrated how she discontinued her friendship with close friend after she secretly relocated to the UKLady blocks best Friend for secretly relocating to UK The lady with the Twitter handle, @Bumbabili said she was sad after her close friend migrated to the UK in 2022 without her ... -
Nollywood Star, Anita Joseph, Lands Multimillion Naira Endorsement Deal
Curvy Nollywood, Anita Joseph Olagunju, has landed a multimillion-naira endorsement deal with the leading Real Estate Development firm, Harmony Gardens and Estate Development Ltd. The dynamic actress and her husband/manager were recently spotted at the Harmony Gardens and Estate Development Limited... -
VIDEO: Blessing CEO Slammed For Holding Solo Candlelight To Mourn Late Actor, Junior Pope
Controversial therapist, Blessing CEO has been slammed online after being accused of using the death of actor, Junior Pope to chase clout. She was dragged online for holding a solo candle night for late Junior Pope. Recall that the famous actor, Junior Pope passed away following a tragic boating ac... -
Singer, Burna Boy Makes ‘World’s S3xiest Men’ List
Grammy-winning singer Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has been been made American magazine Essence’s list of the “S3xiest men Of the moment”The list, which was headlined by British movie star, Damson Idris, was contained in the inaugural issue of Essence Sexiest Men of the moment magazine. “Be... -
2 Nigerian Brothers Plead Guilty To S3xual Extortion In Us After Suicide Death Of Teenage Boy
On Wednesday, two brothers from Nigeria admitted guilt in court for s*xually extorting teenage boys and young men in Michigan and various parts of the United States, with tragic consequences that included one victim taking his own life, according to a federal prosecutor.Samuel Ogoshi, 22, and Samso... -
Police Recover Bodies Of Other People Who Drowned Boat Mishap With Actor, Junior Pope
The Police Command in Anambra said it had recovered three more bodies from the boat mishap that occurred on Wednesday, in the Anam community, Anambra West Local Government Area of the state.The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said this in a statement in Awka on Friday.Ikenga said that... -
Junior Pope: Anambra Police Commence Investigation Following Deadly Boat Mishap
The Anambra State Police Command has reported that initial investigations have shed light on the cause of the boat accident that tragically took the life of renowned Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope.The cause has, however, not been made public, but the state Police... -
'How Channels TV Reporter, Joshua Rogers Was Abducted In Port Harcourt'
Eyewitnesses have narrated how Joshua Rogers, a Channels Government House Correspondent in Rivers, was abducted at about 9 p.m. on Thursday after returning at his home in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor area of Port Harcourt, the State capital.A reliable source who pleaded anonymity because he wasn’t permitt... -
PHOTOS: Two Kidnapped Taraba University Students Regain Freedom After Ransom Payment
Two students of Federal University Wukari (FUW) Taraba State, Joshua Sardauna and Obianu Elizabeth, who were kidnapped about two weeks ago have regained their freedom. Sardauna, of Economics Department and Obianu of Microbiology Department, were kidnapped outside the school premises on Monday, Apri... -
I’m Honoured To Be Compared With Him – Don Jazzy On Comparison With Young John
Veteran Nigerian producer and singer, Michael Collins Ajereh, aka Don Jazzy, has reacted to the comparison between him and his colleague, Young John.Gistmania reports that some fans on social media have been comparing Young Jonn to Don Jazzy since the former YBNL producer switched to singing.Reacti... -
Ibadan Govt Workers Refuse Returning To Office Despite 3-Day Eid Holiday
Most offices at the federal and state secretariats in Ibadan on Friday were under lock and key despite Thursday’s ending of a three-day holiday to celebrate the Eid el-Fitr.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Federal Government had declared Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as public ... -
Some People Wants to Poison You – Prophet Who Foresaw Jnr Pope's Death, Warns Destiny Etiko
A prophet went viral after revealing a vision he had regarding prominent Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko.In a video, he advised the actress not to trust anyone on a movie set, especially her close friends.The prophet @karmapresident on TikTok claimed that certain ladies envious of the star will try... -
VIDEO: Singer Paul Okoye Reunites With Ex-Wife, Anita to Celebrate Son, Andre’s 11th Birthday
Singer Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy and his ex-wife, Anita, put up a united front to celebrate their son, Andre’s 11th birthday. Recall that Anita and Paul were married for eight years before getting a divorce in 2022.Yesterday, April 10, Andre who is the first of their three children turned 11 and the... -
FG Proposes N3,000 Per Toll Gate Fee After Completion of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
Outrage, yesterday greeted the Federal Government’s proposal to charge N3,000 on average per toll gate when the Lagos-Calabar coastal road is completed.Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, confirmed the figure, yesterday when he was featured on a programme on Channels Television.Among those who... -
"I Didn't Intend To Insult You" - Minister Of Power, Adelabu Apologises Over His Freezer Remark
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has regretted and apologised for his remark about what he considered an abuse of cheap electricity by Nigerians.Recently, the minister while addressing journalists in Abuja said Nigerians lack the culture of electricity consumption management because of cheap... -
How Nigerian Troops Uncover Secret Armoury In Delta, Arrest Three Suspects
Troops of the Nigerian army have uncovered an armoury housing a cache of arms and ammunition at the residence of a suspected gun runner in Delta State, South-south Nigeria.The army, in a statement which was posted on its Facebook page on Thursday, said its troops recovered arms and ammunition from ... -
VID: Actor TC Okafor Officially Quits Nollywood After Surviving Boat Accident, Shares Experience
Nollywood actor TC Okafor has quit acting after suriving a Boat accident that killed four of his colleagues including popular actor Junion Pope...In a video detailing how their boat collided with another boat, TC revealed that the role he was playing,the movie owner Adamma Luke begged to pay him 10... -
Boko Haram Murder 27 Fishermen In Cameroon, Kill Abducted Police Officer In Borno
Atleast twenty-seven (27) fishermen were slaughtered and three (3) others abducted by suspected members of Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, a.k.a Boko Haram terrorists group at the fringes of Lake Chad in the border between Cameroon- Nigeria.The incident took place last Sunday (... -
Check Out These Cute Photos Of Mohbad’s Son, Laim As He Turns One Today
Liam, the son of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, has finally clocked one to the joy of fans. On April 12, 2024, the little boy turned a new age, and the news made the rounds on different social media platforms. Mohbad’s son was spotted in a series of football-themed p... -
“Actor, TC Virus Caused The Accident” — Boat Driver Claims
Nollywood actor, TC Virus had narrated the events that led to the unfortunate boat accident that claimed the lives of Junior Pope and others.He accused Junior Pope of making a video that distracted the boat driver and also blamed the driver for being inexperienced and plugging in an earpiece while ... -
Nigerian Lecturer, Uturu Finally Marries Student He Openly Proposed To In Classroom
A lecturer at the Abia State University, Uturu, has finally married a female student he proposed to in a classroom during the last Valentine’s Day.Gistmania reported how the lecturer stunned many students on 14 February when he proposed to his fiancée, identified as Novella Grace, in her classro... -
Court Grants Ex CBN Gov, Godwin Emefiele N50m Bail
An Ikeja Special Offences Court presided over by Justice Rahman Oshodi has on Friday, granted former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele N50m bail.This is in the suit where he is slammed with a 26-count charge having to do with alleged abuse of office and ... -
Iyabo Ojo Showers Prayers On Mohbad’s Son, Liam On His First Birthday
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has extended her warm wishes to Liam Ilerioluwa, the son of the late singer Mohbad, as he celebrates his first birthday today.Taking to her Instagram page, Iyabo Ojo showered the toddler with affectionate praises, hailing him as a budding superstar.With heartfelt prayer... -
Kebbi Gov. Nasir Idris Warns Religious Leaders Against Using Pulpit For Political Interest
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade, Dr. Nasir Idris has warned some religious leaders and clerics hiding in the garb of religion to advance political and selfish interests.The Kauran Gwandu who described such behaviour as highly critical and contrary to divine injunctions.Governor Idris stated this at G... -
Couples Who Can't Go Through Each Other's Phone Is A Union Of 2 Enemies Deceiving Themselves- Lady Says
A South African journalist, Michelle Karoro, has said that a married couple who can't go through each other's phone in the name of privacy, are two enemies deceiving themselves. ... -
Stepdad Charged With Manslaughter After 8Yr Old Boy Died Of Fentanyl Overdose
An 8-year-old Kentucky boy believed to have died from an allergic reaction to strawberries last month was actually killed by fentanyl with his stepdad now facing criminal charges in his overdose death.Elementary school student, Trey Harris died last month of “fentanyl intoxication,” offic... -
Bobrisky Jailed For Six Months With No Option Of Fine
Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months in jail with no option of fine. The judgement was handed on Friday morning, April 12.Recall that on April 5th, EFCC arraigned Bobrisky in court on a six... -
700KM Lagos to Calabar Coastal Highway to Cost N4bn Per Kilometre – Min. Dave Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the government is constructing the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway at a total cost of N4bn per kilometre and not the N8bn per km reportedly claimed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.This indicates that the total project will be completed at the cost ... -
Survivor Of Fatal Boat Accident, Tochukwu Claims Producer, Adanma Luke Sought His Arrest Amid Tragedy (Video)
In a shocking development following the tragic boat accident in Anambra that resulted in the loss of beloved Nigerian actor, Junior Pope, along with several crew members, surviving actor Tochukwu has come forward with a harrowing account of his near-arrest at the behest of movie producer Adanma Luk...
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