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![INEC Moves to Legalize Voting Without PVC]()
INEC Moves to Legalize Voting Without PVC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed readiness to allow eligible Nigerians without Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to vote in the 2027 general elections, provided that the current electoral laws are amended to accommodate such a change.Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secreta... -
!["Why I Didn't Allow Peter Obi Visit Benue IDP Camp" - Gov Alia]()
"Why I Didn't Allow Peter Obi Visit Benue IDP Camp" - Gov Alia
Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue state has spoken about the incident which led to Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), not being able to visit the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in the state.Speaking on Thursday during an interview with TVC, Governor Alia said he ... -
![EFCC Arraigns Company CEO, Osabohien Alex In Abuja For N459million Fraud]()
EFCC Arraigns Company CEO, Osabohien Alex In Abuja For N459million Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Osabohien Alex Ologbosele, CEO of Lexicon Multiconcept Media Limited, along with his company and employee, Augustine Osas Iyoha, for alleged fraud and money laundering amounting to N459,050,000.The trio was brought before Justice E. ... -
![Pregnant Woman Shows Revolting Thing She Found In Food She Was Served At Restaurant]()
Pregnant Woman Shows Revolting Thing She Found In Food She Was Served At Restaurant
A pregnant woman who ordered a salad at a restaurant was left in shock after she discovered what was on her plate.The woman was served a katsu don set at Japanese restaurant Tatsuya West Ryde in Sydney, Australia, and was already eating it when she claims she saw a dead rat.The customer, who posted... -
![2027 Election Will Be Between Tinubu And Nigerians – PDP, Damagum Declares]()
2027 Election Will Be Between Tinubu And Nigerians – PDP, Damagum Declares
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the 2027 general elections will not be a battle between political parties or governors, but a direct contest between President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian people, citing the country’s worsening economic conditions.Speaking during the presentation ... -
![Nigerian Troops Arrest Notorious Bandits, Imposter, Recover Arms in Taraba]()
Nigerian Troops Arrest Notorious Bandits, Imposter, Recover Arms in Taraba
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have made major breakthroughs in ongoing anti-banditry operations across Taraba State, arresting wanted criminals and recovering a cache of weapons and military gear.In a statement released on Friday, April 25, Acti... -
![Man, Kelvin Okoro Hacks Reverend Sister To Death In Rivers To Avoid Paying Debt]()
Man, Kelvin Okoro Hacks Reverend Sister To Death In Rivers To Avoid Paying Debt
A man identified as Kelvin Okoro, has been arrested for allegedly hacking a Revered Sister, Maureen Wecheonwu, to d3ath in the Aluu community in the Ikwerre local government area of Rivers State.It was gathered that Okoro owed the deceased a significant amount of money and she had been persistently... -
![AGAIN; Suspected Herdsmen Kill Seven In Midnight Attack On Benue Community]()
AGAIN; Suspected Herdsmen Kill Seven In Midnight Attack On Benue Community
At least seven people, including women and children, were killed in the early hours of Friday following a violent attack by suspected herdsmen on Agbo Vengav community in Udam, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.The attack, which occurred around 1:00 a.m., reportedly caught residents of... -
![Artist, Terry Apala Slams Lawsuit Against VeryDarkMan Over Bribery Allegations]()
Artist, Terry Apala Slams Lawsuit Against VeryDarkMan Over Bribery Allegations
Artiste, Terry Apala has taken legal action against VeryDarkMan, over allegations that Apala bribed officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)In a cease-and-desist letter dated April 24, 2025, and issued through Apala Fusion Limited, the singer strongly refuted claims made in ... -
![Jude Okoye’s Wife, Ify, Celebrates His Birthday Following Release]()
Jude Okoye’s Wife, Ify, Celebrates His Birthday Following Release
Jude Okoye’s wife, Ify has penned a sweet note to her husband to celebrate his birthday following releaseTaking to her Instagram page to celebrate her man on his birthday, she wrote; ”Happy Birthday to the rock of our family @judeengees your strength anchors us, your resilience inspires us, and... -
!["Most S3xual Assault Cases In My Church Are False" – Pastor Irene Emmanuel Clarifies]()
"Most S3xual Assault Cases In My Church Are False" – Pastor Irene Emmanuel Clarifies
Lead pastor of Celebration Church International, Pastor Emmanuel Iren, has addressed sexual assault allegations within his ministry, warning about the dangers of false claims and emphasizing the need to fully understand the concept of consentDuring a recent sermon, Pastor Iren admitted he initially... -
![Four Footballers Killed, 13 Others Injured In Plateau Auto Crash]()
Four Footballers Killed, 13 Others Injured In Plateau Auto Crash
Tragedy struck as four players of the Lebwit Football Academy perished in a tragic road accident around Kwanan Maciji-Pankshin-Kanke road in Plateau State. The deceased were identified as Shikritda Goma, Chapbe Gontur, Nenyitwe Gopar and Dargak Caleb. The manager of Plateau University FC, Habila Ho... -
![Man, Aliyu Umaru Nabbed For Vandalizing, Stealing Cables From Ogun Stadium]()
Man, Aliyu Umaru Nabbed For Vandalizing, Stealing Cables From Ogun Stadium
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, codenamed So-Safe Corps, has apprehended a 24-year-old suspect, for allegedly vandalizing and stealing underground electrification cables at the Gateway Stadium in Ilaro, Yewa South local government area.The suspect, identified as Aliyu... -
![Meet The 1st And Only Colonial Female King In Nigeria, Ahebi Ugbabe Who Married Wives]()
Meet The 1st And Only Colonial Female King In Nigeria, Ahebi Ugbabe Who Married Wives
Ahebi Ugbabe made history as the first and only female king in colonial Nigeria. She shattered gender norms, becoming the first woman to serve as a warrant chief, rule as king in an Igbo kingdom, and perform traditionally male roles like leading masquerades and marrying wives.She was born in the la... -
![Portable Buys Himself A Brand New Car, FORD F150 With N20 Million Burna Boy Gave Him]()
Portable Buys Himself A Brand New Car, FORD F150 With N20 Million Burna Boy Gave Him
Nigerian controversial singer, Portable, has treated himself to a new whip, a FORD F150 truck.Taking to Instagram to show off the truck, the singer disclosed in one of the videos, that he added some money to the N20 million Burna Boy gave him for defeating Speed Darlington in their celebrity boxing... -
![2Face Idibia's Woman Rocks Idoma Attire As He Introduces Her To His People]()
2Face Idibia's Woman Rocks Idoma Attire As He Introduces Her To His People
Singer 2Face Idibia few days ago formally introduced his woman, Natasha Osawaru to his people. Natasha met with the Idoma elders and was gifted their ethnic attire. The meeting comes months after the singer proposed to her. There are unconfirmed reports that the couple will be tying the knot soon.N... -
![Singer Tuface Idibia And Hon Natasha Osawaru Set To Wed Traditionally On Friday]()
Singer Tuface Idibia And Hon Natasha Osawaru Set To Wed Traditionally On Friday
Nigerian music icon Innocent "2Baba" Idibia and Edo State lawmaker Honourable Natasha Irobosa Osawaru are reportedly set to hold their traditional wedding ceremony this Friday. This development follows 2Baba's formal introduction of Natasha to the Idoma traditional leadership in Benu... -
![I'm G@y! Nollywood Actor, Uzor Arukwe Reveals The Shocking Rumor He Heard About Himself]()
I'm G@y! Nollywood Actor, Uzor Arukwe Reveals The Shocking Rumor He Heard About Himself
Popular Nollywood actor, Uzor Arukwe, has revealed the rumor he heard about himself online that shocked him to the bone.During an interview with Nigerian chef, Ify Uzor Arukwe, disclosed that the worst rumor he heard about himself is that he is gay.The actor mentioned that though he isn’t gay, he... -
![Actress, Juliet Ibrahim Joins Nollywood Actors To Slam Ghanaian TV Stations Over Piracy]()
Actress, Juliet Ibrahim Joins Nollywood Actors To Slam Ghanaian TV Stations Over Piracy
Juliet Ibrahim, a celebrated Ghanaian-Nollywood actress and filmmaker, has joined a growing number of voices in the film industry condemning the illicit airing of movies by some television stations in Ghana.The conversation around media piracy reignited in March when Nigerian actress Omoni Oboli pu... -
![World Bank Verdicts On Nigeria! More Nigerians To Become Poor By 2027]()
World Bank Verdicts On Nigeria! More Nigerians To Become Poor By 2027
The World Bank has projected a rise in poverty levels in Nigeria, estimating an increase of 3.6 percentage points by 2027.This forecast was contained in the Bank’s Africa’s Pulse report, released during the ongoing Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in W... -
![Three Persons Killed As Bandits Attack Farmers In Zamfara]()
Three Persons Killed As Bandits Attack Farmers In Zamfara
Armed bandits launched an attack on farmers at the outskirts of Damaga and Gamagiwa Villages in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, k!lling three persons. Zagazola Makama reliably gathered that the incident occurred around 1118hrs on April 23, 2025, as the farmers were cultivating their... -
![Newly Wedded Man Killed, Wife Kidnapped By Gunmen In Nasarawa]()
Newly Wedded Man Killed, Wife Kidnapped By Gunmen In Nasarawa
Some unknown gunmen have reportedly launched an attack on Akaleku village, Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, killing a newly wedded man and kidnapping his wife.According to reports, the attack by the gunmen has caused fear and panic in the local community.Gunmen kill newly wedded man, ki... -
![Bandits Abduct Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. James Ibrahim In Kaduna]()
Bandits Abduct Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. James Ibrahim In Kaduna
Bandits have abducted the parish priest of St. Gerald's Quasi Parish in Kurmin Rizga village, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.Rev. Fr. James Ibrahim was abducted in the early hours of Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Intelligence sources told security analyst, Zagazola Makama that a grou... -
![Once Again, Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas Fails To Appear Before Reps Panel]()
Once Again, Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas Fails To Appear Before Reps Panel
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has once again failed to appear before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight, despite being invited for an interactive session.The committee, inaugurated by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas on April 15... -
![OG Before IG: Netflix Reality Star, Swanky Jerry Writes To Ini Edo On Her Birthday With Epic Throwback Photos]()
OG Before IG: Netflix Reality Star, Swanky Jerry Writes To Ini Edo On Her Birthday With Epic Throwback Photos
Popular Nigerian stylist, Jeremiah Ogbodo aka Swankyjerry, took to Instagram on Tuesday, April 23, to wish his longtime friend, actress, Ini Edo a happy birthday.African beauty productsThe Young, Famous and African star, shared old and new photos of him and his co-star with the caption; Today, we ... -
![Abia Lawmaker, Erondu Erondu Loses 3 Property To FG]()
Abia Lawmaker, Erondu Erondu Loses 3 Property To FG
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, ordered an interim forfeiture of three property linked to an Abia House of Assembly member, Mr Erondu Erondu, to the Federal Government over alleged money laundering to the tune of N28 billion.Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after the Economic and Fin... -
![Singer Kcee And Wife, Ijeoma Celebrate 15th Wedding Anniversary]()
Singer Kcee And Wife, Ijeoma Celebrate 15th Wedding Anniversary
Nigerian singer Kingsley Okonkwo, popularly known as Kcee, and his wife, Ijeoma, are joyfully celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary today, April 24, 2025. The couple marked the occasion by sharing a heartfelt romantic photo and touching tributes on social media.Ijeoma expressed her deep aff... -
![ATBU Sacks Lecturer, Dr. Usman Mohammed Aliyu Over Alleged S£xual Harassment Of Married Student]()
ATBU Sacks Lecturer, Dr. Usman Mohammed Aliyu Over Alleged S£xual Harassment Of Married Student
The management of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has dismissed one of its lecturers, Dr. Usman Mohammed Aliyu, over an allegation bordering on s£xual harassment of a married student.The dismissal follows a petition filed last year by Mrs Kamila Rufai Aliyu, a postgraduate st... -
![PHOTOS; Man Narrates How His 11Yr Old Cousin Traumatised Their Household]()
PHOTOS; Man Narrates How His 11Yr Old Cousin Traumatised Their Household
A man has shared how his 11-year-old cousin traumatised his entire family and disrespected the elders. His story has sparked a conversation about how girls are raised different from boys. He explained that his male cousin who is 11 years old locked his elder sister who is 25 years old in a room bec... -
![Suspended Rivers Gov Fubara’s Aide Denies Defection From PDP]()
Suspended Rivers Gov Fubara’s Aide Denies Defection From PDP
The Special Assistant on Electronic Media to the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Jerry Omatsogunwa, has reaffirmed that Fubara remains a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.Omatsogunwa, reacting to reports of Fubara’s alleged planned defection to the All Progressives C... -
![“He No Good O”: Peller Laments After Wizkid’s Son Tife Snubbed His DMs]()
“He No Good O”: Peller Laments After Wizkid’s Son Tife Snubbed His DMs
Nigerian TikTokker Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has revealed in a now-viral clip how Wizkid’s son Tife treated him after sending him a direct message via social media.Peller, who was recently been backlashed for his comments about the Nigerian economy, was seen in the video lamenting... -
![Benue Under Attack Again As Herdsmen Allegedly Hijack Passenger Buses, Kidnap 19 Passengers]()
Benue Under Attack Again As Herdsmen Allegedly Hijack Passenger Buses, Kidnap 19 Passengers
No fewer than 19 passengers travelling in two commercial buses were abducted on Thursday morning by suspected armed herdsmen in Jor community, along the Adoka-Naka road in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.It was learnt that the buses were ambushed in two separate but closely timed inc... -
![APC National Chairman, Ganduje Reveals More Opposition Governors Are Set To Join The Party]()
APC National Chairman, Ganduje Reveals More Opposition Governors Are Set To Join The Party
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has revealed that more opposition governors will soon join the party.Ganduje disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja when he formally received some leaders of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in Kano State, led b... -
![Diamond Platnumz Plays Matchmaker, Offers To Give Soso Soberekon Tanzanian Babe]()
Diamond Platnumz Plays Matchmaker, Offers To Give Soso Soberekon Tanzanian Babe
Diamond Platnumz, also known as Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack, is a Tanzanian music sensation who is once again creating waves on social media, but not because of his music.The Bongo Flava star seems to be fortifying ties between Tanzania and Nigeria, just days after attending the wedding of fellow arti... -
![PHOTOS: Rivers Women Stage Another Protest In Port Harcourt, Call For Fubara’s Reinstatement]()
PHOTOS: Rivers Women Stage Another Protest In Port Harcourt, Call For Fubara’s Reinstatement
Rivers Women United for Sim (RWUS) held a peaceful protest in Port Harcourt on Thursday, demanding the return of peace in Rivers State and the reinstatement of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara.The women, who came out in large numbers, described Rivers as a peaceful state and urged President Bol... -
![Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Death 18Yr Old Girl After Abortion In Bauchi]()
Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Death 18Yr Old Girl After Abortion In Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects in connection with the d3ath of an 18-year old girl in Misau town in Misau Local Government Area of the State. The spokesperson of the command, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, April 24, 2025 said the ... -
![Lagos Court Remands 23Yr Old Man, Emmanuel Egbunu For Allegedly Defiling Minor]()
Lagos Court Remands 23Yr Old Man, Emmanuel Egbunu For Allegedly Defiling Minor
A Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Thursday remanded a 23-year-old man, Emmanuel Egbunu, in a correctional centre for allegedly defiling an 11-year-old girl.The Chief Magistrate, Mr Patrick Adekomaiya, ordered that Egbunu be remanded at the Awarjigoh Correctional Centre, Badagry, afte... -
![Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Alleged Fatal Stabbing Of Vigilante Member In Niger]()
Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Alleged Fatal Stabbing Of Vigilante Member In Niger
The Police Command in Niger has arrested a 23-year-old prime suspect in connection with the death of Muhammed Amore.This was revealed in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, on Wednesday in Minna.The incident took place on Sunday around 10:45 p.m. in Ang... -
![Nigerian Lady Shares Video As She Storms Her Ex Boyfriend's Wedding in Grand Style]()
Nigerian Lady Shares Video As She Storms Her Ex Boyfriend's Wedding in Grand Style
A lady has shared a video of her attending the wedding ceremony of her ex-boyfriend and his wife.The woman, dressed in traditional attire, approached the couple on the dance floor and began spraying naira notes on them in a display typically associated with celebration and goodwill at Nigerian wedd... -
![Socialite Sandra Benede Makes U-turn Says She is Not Naira Marley's Babymama (VID)]()
Socialite Sandra Benede Makes U-turn Says She is Not Naira Marley's Babymama (VID)
Nigerian social media influencer Sandra Benede has caused a stir online after making a U-turn on her earlier claim of being the mother of Naira Marley's twins. In a recent revelation, Sandra clarified that she was merely "playing along" and that the claims were not true.This comes af...
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