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![Lady Calls Out JAMB After Mysterious Overnight Change in Brother’s UTME Result]()
Lady Calls Out JAMB After Mysterious Overnight Change in Brother’s UTME Result
A Nigerian lady has stirred fresh controversy online after alleging a sudden and unexplained alteration in her brother’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) score, deepening public concern over the integrity of the 2024 results released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Boar... -
![Socialite, Pretty Mike Shows up to 2025 AMVCA Looking Like This... (Photos)]()
Socialite, Pretty Mike Shows up to 2025 AMVCA Looking Like This... (Photos)
Controversial socialite Pretty Mike of Lagos is known never to blend in at any gathering what so ever.The nightlife king pulled up to the 2025 AMVCA red carpet in what can only be described as a full-on metallic ensemble that looked straight out of a Marvel movie—something between a fashion exper... -
!["Why Was I Held Hostage?" — VeryDarkMan Blasts GTBank Over EFCC Arrest Ordeal (Video)]()
"Why Was I Held Hostage?" — VeryDarkMan Blasts GTBank Over EFCC Arrest Ordeal (Video)
Controversial social media personality and activist, VeryDarkMan, has spoken out following his recent arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), pointing fingers at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) for allegedly playing a role in his detention.In a viral video released shortly after... -
![28-Year-Old Pastor's Daughter, Gifty Kyere Dies Mysteriously At 23-Yr-Old Boyfriend’s Home]()
28-Year-Old Pastor's Daughter, Gifty Kyere Dies Mysteriously At 23-Yr-Old Boyfriend’s Home
Tragedy has struck the Sunyani Nursing and Midwifery Training College following the mysterious death of a final-year student, 28-year-old Gifty Kyere, at her boyfriend’s residence in Jinijini, Bono Region.According to reports, Gifty had left her family home on the eve of the incident, ostensibly ... -
![Heartbroken Father of 4 Recounts Sad Story of How he Discovered His Children Aren't His (VID)]()
Heartbroken Father of 4 Recounts Sad Story of How he Discovered His Children Aren't His (VID)
This man accidentally found out that three of his supposed four kids are not his.To make matters worse, the three kids are from three different baby daddies.Discovering that three out of four children you believed to be yours are not — and that they each have different fathers — is an intense e... -
![Ex-AUN Provost, Professor Yusuf Attahir Baba Loses Three Children in Devastating Car Crash]()
Ex-AUN Provost, Professor Yusuf Attahir Baba Loses Three Children in Devastating Car Crash
A wave of sorrow has engulfed the academic community following the tragic death of three children of Professor Yusuf Attahir Baba, the former Provost of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), also known as ABTI American University.The heartbreaking accident occurred on Friday night, claiming the... -
!["How My Mother’s Lover Rap3d Me" — 12 Year Old Victim Narrates Ordeal]()
"How My Mother’s Lover Rap3d Me" — 12 Year Old Victim Narrates Ordeal
Ademola Adepetu, a 35-year-old Nigerian commercial motorcyclist, has been arrested.The motorcyclist was nabbed for allegedly r*ping his lover’s 12-year old daughter. The victim who narrated her ordeal before an Akure Magistrate court said that she was locked inside a room and r*ped severally.She ... -
![Football Star, Lionel Messi-Marriage Rumours Stir Online Frenzy As Divorce Speculations Grow]()
Football Star, Lionel Messi-Marriage Rumours Stir Online Frenzy As Divorce Speculations Grow
Global football icon and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is at the center of swirling speculation over an alleged split from his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, sparking a wave of reactions from fans and media alike.Reports of a possible divorce between the couple emerged after Cuban astrologer Mhoni Vident... -
![Kemi Badenoch Urges UK PM, Starmers to Adopt ‘Deportation Bill’, Mass Deportation of Foreigners]()
Kemi Badenoch Urges UK PM, Starmers to Adopt ‘Deportation Bill’, Mass Deportation of Foreigners
UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government to adopt her party’s deportation bill to bring down immigration.In a video posted on her X handle, the Tory leader warned that about two million immigrants would automatically claim “British Citizen... -
![Female Kidnapper, Three Others Nabbed in Police Raid on Notorious Anambra Criminal Hideout]()
Female Kidnapper, Three Others Nabbed in Police Raid on Notorious Anambra Criminal Hideout
A notorious criminal gang believed to be behind a series of kidnappings, armed robberies, and car thefts has been dismantled by the Anambra State Police Command, with four suspects — including a female member — arrested during a high-stakes operation in Uke, Idemili South Local Government Area.... -
![EFCC To Investigate Alleged ₦528bn Misappropriation By Ex-Zamfara Governor, Matawalle]()
EFCC To Investigate Alleged ₦528bn Misappropriation By Ex-Zamfara Governor, Matawalle
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that it will review a fresh petition calling for the investigation of Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, over allegations of large-scale financial misappropriation during his time as Governor of Zamfara State.The commitm... -
![Nigerians to Pay Over N28,000 to Correct Date of Birth Error On Their NIN]()
Nigerians to Pay Over N28,000 to Correct Date of Birth Error On Their NIN
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has officially set the fee for correcting the date of birth (DOB) on the National Identification Number (NIN) to ₦28,574.This update is part of a revised service fee structure by the commission, which affects certain modifications to NIN records.... -
![Ondo State Police Officer Called Out For S3xually Assaulting His Daughter Since She Was 10]()
Ondo State Police Officer Called Out For S3xually Assaulting His Daughter Since She Was 10
A police officer in Ondo state is allegedly being profiled and to be arrested for allegedly sexu@lly assaulting his daughter since she was 10.Activist, Yemi Fasipe, who shared the story online, said the victim who is 23 years old now, reached out to him to relay the alleged incident. He said the vi... -
![Stunning Photos From The 11th Edition of the AMVCA Awards Red Carpets]()
Stunning Photos From The 11th Edition of the AMVCA Awards Red Carpets
The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) in 2025 was a dazzling showcase of African fashion, with celebrities gracing the red carpet in stunning ensembles that blended tradition, innovation, and sheer glamour. Here are some standout looks that captivated audiences: ... -
![NDLEA Officer, Felix Emmanuel Arrested After Failed Armed Robbery Attempt, Shooting Of Bolt Driver in Abuja]()
NDLEA Officer, Felix Emmanuel Arrested After Failed Armed Robbery Attempt, Shooting Of Bolt Driver in Abuja
A serving officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been arrested by the FCT Police Command for his involvement in a botched armed robbery that left a Bolt driver injured in the early hours of Friday.The suspect, identified as Felix Emmanuel, an Inspector with the NDLEA’s FC... -
![JAMB Faces Legal Heat as Aggrieved Candidates Drag Board to Court Over Low UTME Scores]()
JAMB Faces Legal Heat as Aggrieved Candidates Drag Board to Court Over Low UTME Scores
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is under mounting legal pressure as a group of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates take the examination body to court over what they describe as "unjustifiably low scores."The legal move gained traction on social... -
![Nigerians React As Candidates Call Out JAMB Over Just Released 2025 UTME Results]()
Nigerians React As Candidates Call Out JAMB Over Just Released 2025 UTME Results
There's been a growing outcry among some 2025 JAMB UTME candidates and their families who are calling for the re-marking of their exams, alleging technical errors in the released results. Many candidates claim the scores they received do not reflect their actual performance, with some even sta... -
![El-Rufai & Peter Obi Meet at Cambridge Conference, Sparking Political Speculation Ahead Of 2027 Elections]()
El-Rufai & Peter Obi Meet at Cambridge Conference, Sparking Political Speculation Ahead Of 2027 Elections
A surprising encounter between former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has caught the attention of political observers, following their meeting at the ongoing 11th Annual Cambridge Africa Together Conference (ATC) at St. John’s Colleg... -
![Federal Government Sets Plans In Motion To Repatriate 15,000 Stranded Nigerians Abroad]()
Federal Government Sets Plans In Motion To Repatriate 15,000 Stranded Nigerians Abroad
The federal government has announced that discussions are underway to facilitate the safe and dignified return of 15,000 Nigerians stranded in countries such as Cameroon, Niger, Chad, and other parts of the world.Tijani Ahmed, the Federal Commissioner for the National Commission for Refugees, Migra... -
![Fresh Wave of Violence In Benue As Herdsmen Attacks Leave Nine Farmers Dead]()
Fresh Wave of Violence In Benue As Herdsmen Attacks Leave Nine Farmers Dead
Traditional ruler and political leaders among latest victims in escalating farmer-herder crisis At least nine farmers have been confirmed dead following a series of coordinated attacks by suspected herdsmen on two farming communities in Benue State, sparking renewed fears over the worsening ... -
![Pat Utomi Bows Out of Politics, Declares Total Exit from Public Office And Government Deals (Video)]()
Pat Utomi Bows Out of Politics, Declares Total Exit from Public Office And Government Deals (Video)
Prominent political economist and public affairs analyst, Professor Pat Utomi, has formally announced his complete withdrawal from Nigeria’s political arena, stating that he will neither contest for any public office nor accept any form of government appointment or contract.Utomi made the declara... -
![Midnight Fire Guts Fegge Building, Destroys Multi-Million Naira Property]()
Midnight Fire Guts Fegge Building, Destroys Multi-Million Naira Property
Tension gripped residents of Fegge in Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State after a devastating fire swept through a residential building in the early hours of Thursday, destroying property worth millions of naira.The blaze, which reportedly began around 2:30 a.m., was attributed to ... -
![Burial Arrangements For Delta State Governor’s Aide, Shimite Nwakalo Bello Has Been Fixed]()
Burial Arrangements For Delta State Governor’s Aide, Shimite Nwakalo Bello Has Been Fixed
The burial arrangements for Hon. Chief Shimite Bello, a former aide to the Delta State Governor, who was reportedly killed under tragic circumstances, has been announcedHon. Chief Shimite Bello was a prominent figure in Delta State's economic development initiatives. She served as the Executiv... -
![EFCC Nails Currency Smugglers At Kano Airport With Over $100K in Hidden Foreign Notes]()
EFCC Nails Currency Smugglers At Kano Airport With Over $100K in Hidden Foreign Notes
In a major breakthrough against illicit financial flows, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of two individuals—Sale Bala and Abdullahi Tahir Hamisu—caught attempting to smuggle large sums of foreign currencies through Malam Aminu Kano International Ai... -
![Kidnap Ring Busted In Anambra: Four Arrested In Daring Night Raid]()
Kidnap Ring Busted In Anambra: Four Arrested In Daring Night Raid
In a significant blow to criminal operations in Anambra State, police operatives from the Rapid Response Squad and Anti-Kidnapping Unit in Awkuzu have arrested four suspected members of a notorious kidnapping gang during a late-night raid on their hideout in Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area... -
![Church Worker, John Bargo Shot In Abuja as Police Officers’ Reckless Gunplay Turns Tragic]()
Church Worker, John Bargo Shot In Abuja as Police Officers’ Reckless Gunplay Turns Tragic
A moment of apparent horseplay between two police officers has left a church staff member, John Bargo, severely injured and sparked outrage over the handling of firearms by security personnel in public spaces.The incident occurred on April 23 at the Baptist Church in the Kaura District of Abuja, wh... -
![NAPTIP Rescues 2-Year-Old Sold For ₦100,000, Hunts For Child’s Real Parents]()
NAPTIP Rescues 2-Year-Old Sold For ₦100,000, Hunts For Child’s Real Parents
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued a two-year-old girl trafficked from Abuja to Aba, Abia State, in what officials described as a disturbing case of child trafficking.The toddler, now renamed Chiamaka Favor to protect her identity, was recovered o... -
![Uproar In Delta As Mother And Her Young Girl Beat Father To Death]()
Uproar In Delta As Mother And Her Young Girl Beat Father To Death
A young girl identified as Onyinye and her mother have reportedly beaten her father to death after he questioned her second pregnancy out of wedlock.The incident occurred along Urhobo road in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State.It was learnt that the deceased questioned his daughter after s... -
![Ondo Police Smash Notorious Car Theft Syndicate, Recover Stolen Vehicles Worth Millions]()
Ondo Police Smash Notorious Car Theft Syndicate, Recover Stolen Vehicles Worth Millions
Operatives of the Tactical Intelligence Squad (TIS) under the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a four-man gang accused of masterminding a series of car thefts across the state, bringing relief to residents who had lived in fear of their activities.The syndicate, headed by 32-year-old Afolabi... -
![Two Suspected Burglars Nabbed For Stealing Boxers, Singlet, Shirts In Ogun]()
Two Suspected Burglars Nabbed For Stealing Boxers, Singlet, Shirts In Ogun
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, So-Safe Corps, has arrested two suspects for breaking into five different shops to steal boxers, singlets, shirts, and other items in the Idiroko area of the state.The suspects, Daniel Enitan, 24, and Adetona Sodeeq, 23, were apprehende... -
![ISWAP Informant Neutralised By Nigeria Troops In Borno Night Ambush]()
ISWAP Informant Neutralised By Nigeria Troops In Borno Night Ambush
Troops of Sector 3, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) under Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised a suspected informant linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the early hours of Friday.The operation, conducted as part of the ongoing Operation Desert Sanity IV, took place in... -
!["Netflix Rejection Nearly Broke Me” — Smart Money Woman Creator, Arese Ugwu Opens Up]()
"Netflix Rejection Nearly Broke Me” — Smart Money Woman Creator, Arese Ugwu Opens Up
Nigerian author and filmmaker Arese Ugwu has revealed how a rejection from global streaming platform Netflix left her emotionally devastated, despite the runaway success of her hit series, The Smart Money Woman.Ugwu, 39, made the disclosure during a candid interview with Afropolitan, recounting her... -
![“How Am I A Threat?” – 2Face Idibia Breaks Silence Amid Ongoing Public Scrutiny (Video)]()
“How Am I A Threat?” – 2Face Idibia Breaks Silence Amid Ongoing Public Scrutiny (Video)
Music icon questions critics after recent divorce and new engagement dominate headlines Award-winning Nigerian music legend, Innocent "2Face" Idibia, has responded to growing online chatter labeling him a “threat,” saying he is baffled by the claims.In a candid video shared on ... -
![Tinubu Is Performing! Only The Blind Will Say Otherwise - FCT Minister Wike Praises President]()
Tinubu Is Performing! Only The Blind Will Say Otherwise - FCT Minister Wike Praises President
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that only those who are ‘blind’ to progress would claim the president has not delivered on his promises.Wike made the remark on Saturday during an inspection of several ongoing infr... -
![Missing Twin Mystery: Poor Couple Battles Doctor in Alleged Baby Theft Scandal After Caesarean Delivery]()
Missing Twin Mystery: Poor Couple Battles Doctor in Alleged Baby Theft Scandal After Caesarean Delivery
What began as a joyful pregnancy announcement in 2021 for Eunice Bright Ekwok and her husband Bartholomew has spiraled into a two-year legal and emotional battle over an alleged stolen twin — with accusations pointing to a medical doctor who oversaw her delivery.The 32-year-old expectant mother w... -
![“He Got Me Pregnant”: Nigerian Lady Accuses Popular Pastor Of Sexual Misconduct In Viral Video]()
“He Got Me Pregnant”: Nigerian Lady Accuses Popular Pastor Of Sexual Misconduct In Viral Video
A Nigerian woman has stirred public outrage after accusing a popular pastor of impregnating her and engaging in sexual relationships with multiple female members of his congregation. The explosive allegations were made in an emotional video now circulating widely on social media platform X (formerl... -
![“Prove It Or Remove It!” — VeryDarkMan Warns EFCC Over Alleged Mugshot Leak With Money Laundering Tag (Video)]()
“Prove It Or Remove It!” — VeryDarkMan Warns EFCC Over Alleged Mugshot Leak With Money Laundering Tag (Video)
Popular social commentator and internet personality, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has raised alarm over the alleged plan by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to publish his mugshot with the label “money laundering” attached—days after his release from c... -
![Chaos In Port Harcourt as Woman Acts Erratically After Alleged Drop-Off By Suspected Yahoo Boy (Video)]()
Chaos In Port Harcourt as Woman Acts Erratically After Alleged Drop-Off By Suspected Yahoo Boy (Video)
Panic gripped a section of Port Harcourt after a young Nigerian woman was seen behaving in a bizarre manner shortly after reportedly being dropped off by a man suspected to be an internet fraudster, commonly known as a *Yahoo boy*.The unsettling incident was captured in a now-viral video posted on ... -
![UK-based Nigerian Woman, Christy Oluwabunmi Oyewole Accuses Ogun Monarch, Oba Adekeye Adeyemi Olanrewaju of Fake Marriage, N195m Fraud]()
UK-based Nigerian Woman, Christy Oluwabunmi Oyewole Accuses Ogun Monarch, Oba Adekeye Adeyemi Olanrewaju of Fake Marriage, N195m Fraud
A UK-based Nigerian woman, Christy Oluwabunmi Oyewole, has lodged a petition with the Ogun State House of Assembly, accusing a traditional ruler, Oba Adekeye Adeyemi Olanrewaju—the Abepa of Joga Orile in Yewa North Local Government Area—of fraud, deception, and emotional exploitation under the ... -
![Nigerian Mother In Germany Cries Out Over Custody Battle: Accuses Authorities of Holding Her Son]()
Nigerian Mother In Germany Cries Out Over Custody Battle: Accuses Authorities of Holding Her Son
A Nigerian woman living in Germany, Adenike Obaoye, has taken to social media to accuse German authorities of unlawfully retaining custody of her two young sons, despite her claim that they are not German citizens and should be allowed to return with her to Nigeria.In a video posted to her TikTok a...
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