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![Another Veteran Nollywood Actress Stella Ikwuegbu is Dead]()
Another Veteran Nollywood Actress Stella Ikwuegbu is Dead
Veteran Nollywood actress Stella Ikwuegbu has passed away. She was known for her roles in numerous Nollywood films and was a respected figure in the Nigerian film industry. Her death marks a significant loss for the Nollywood community, which has seen several prominent actors pass away recently.The... -
![DRAMA! "You’re Not From The Royal Family" - Oba Of Benin Tells LP Gubernatorial Candidate, Olumide Akpata (Video)]()
DRAMA! "You’re Not From The Royal Family" - Oba Of Benin Tells LP Gubernatorial Candidate, Olumide Akpata (Video)
The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has clarified to Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party governorship candidate in Edo State, that he does not have any direct lineage to the Benin royal family.This revelation came during Akpata's visit to the palace seeking royal blessings ahead of... -
![Man Sparks Speculation After Spotting New Photo Of Wizkid's Babymama, Jada Pollock With Protruding Stomach]()
Man Sparks Speculation After Spotting New Photo Of Wizkid's Babymama, Jada Pollock With Protruding Stomach
Speculation has been rife on social media after a Nigerian man raised questions about the possibility of Wizkid's longtime girlfriend and babymama, Jada Pollock, being pregnant again. The speculation was ignited after the man, identified as @_oluwaseun9, posted a recent photo of Jada on Twitte... -
![Photo of Man, Stanley on The Run After he Reportedly Killed His 6 Year Old Daughter in Delta]()
Photo of Man, Stanley on The Run After he Reportedly Killed His 6 Year Old Daughter in Delta
The tragic incident involving the alleged murder of six-year-old Abigail Stanley by her father, Stanley Overmureye, in Delta State, has led to an intense manhunt. The incident, reported on June 15, was discovered by the suspect's brother. Upon receiving the complaint, police officers from the ... -
![Charly Boy Criticizes President Tinubu’s Sons For Always Being at The Presidential Villa]()
Charly Boy Criticizes President Tinubu’s Sons For Always Being at The Presidential Villa
CharlyBoy, a well-known Nigerian entertainer and activist, expressed his disapproval of the presence of President Tinubu's sons, Seyi and Yinka, in the presidential villa. In a post shared on his Instagram account on Sunday, June 16, CharlyBoy highlighted the contrast between this situation an... -
![Emir Muhammad Sanusi II Defies Police Ban; Leads Traditional Durbar In Kano (Photos)]()
Emir Muhammad Sanusi II Defies Police Ban; Leads Traditional Durbar In Kano (Photos)
As the emirship dispute in Kano persists, reinstated Emir Muhammad Sanusi II and deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero led separate Eid el-Kabir prayers in different locations across the state on Sunday.Emir Sanusi II, joined by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, conducted prayers inside the Kofar Mata Juma’at M... -
![NDLEA Arrests Siblings For Drug Trafficking; Seizes N4.1Billion Worth of Cocaine, Other Narcotic]()
NDLEA Arrests Siblings For Drug Trafficking; Seizes N4.1Billion Worth of Cocaine, Other Narcotic
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of two suspected drug barons, 49-year-old Kelechi Monday Nwaobasi and his 50-year-old sister, Ms. Chinwe Rose Nwaobasi. The agency's Special Operation Unit apprehended the siblings, leading to the seizure of cocaine and ... -
![Senate President, Akpabio Promises Self-Sufficiency In Petroleum Production Within Four Weeks]()
Senate President, Akpabio Promises Self-Sufficiency In Petroleum Production Within Four Weeks
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians that the country will achieve self-sufficiency in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) production within the next four weeks. Speaking at the South-South APC conference in Calabar, Cross River State, Akpabio praised President Bola Tinubu for the bold de... -
![President Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Embrace Sacrifice & Charity During Eid-el-Kabir (Photos)]()
President Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Embrace Sacrifice & Charity During Eid-el-Kabir (Photos)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to demonstrate greater care for their neighbours and to extend charity in the spirit of Eid-el-Kabir. Speaking to journalists after attending Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Lagos on Sunday, June 16, the President emphasized the importance of sacrifice fo... -
![Former Nigerian international, Victor Anichebe Criticizes Osimhen For Public Remarks On Ex-Coach, Finidi George]()
Former Nigerian international, Victor Anichebe Criticizes Osimhen For Public Remarks On Ex-Coach, Finidi George
Former Nigerian international Victor Anichebe has expressed disapproval over Victor Osimhen's public criticism of former Super Eagles head coach Finidi George . Osimhen, who missed the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic due to injury, openly voic... -
![Popular Abjua Disc Jockey, DJ Bash Tragically Killed During A Robbery In Gwarimpa Nightclub]()
Popular Abjua Disc Jockey, DJ Bash Tragically Killed During A Robbery In Gwarimpa Nightclub
Early Saturday morning, DJ Bash was tragically killed during a robbery at Volcano, a popular nightclub in Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja. The incident involved an unspecified number of assailants.FCT police spokesperson Josephine Adeh reported that police were not promptly alerted about the crime, which oc... -
!["I Was Stripped N*ked, Detained Overnight With 8-Year-Old Daughter" - Businesswoman Recounts Harrowing Ordeal Of Assault And Imprisonment By Lagos Police]()
"I Was Stripped N*ked, Detained Overnight With 8-Year-Old Daughter" - Businesswoman Recounts Harrowing Ordeal Of Assault And Imprisonment By Lagos Police
In a distressing account, Lagos-based businesswoman Princess Bunmi Blessing has detailed the severe mistreatment and wrongful imprisonment she and her eight-year-old daughter endured at the hands of Lagos police officers.Blessing, a mother of two and a merchant in clothing materials and jewelry, de... -
![Actress Judy Austin Sends 'Controversial' Father's Day Message to Hubby, Yul Edochie]()
Actress Judy Austin Sends 'Controversial' Father's Day Message to Hubby, Yul Edochie
Actress Judy Austin, has taken to Instagram on Father’s Day to shower praise on Yul Edochie, the father of her childShe shared a heartwarming video of Yul Edochie grooving to music while driving, showcasing his carefree and joyful spirit.In her caption, Judy Austin expressed her admiration for Yu... -
![Churches Should Stop Receiving Money From Unexplained Sources - Ex VP Osinbajo]()
Churches Should Stop Receiving Money From Unexplained Sources - Ex VP Osinbajo
Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo recently emphasized the importance of churches inquiring about the sources of donations they receive. Speaking at the inaugural lecture in honor of the late Pastor Taiwo Odukoya of Fountain Life Church on June 15, Osinbajo highlighted the need for churches to pro... -
![Ex Goalie, Peterside Idah Wants NFF to Sanction Victor Osimhen For Disrespecting Finidi (VID)]()
Ex Goalie, Peterside Idah Wants NFF to Sanction Victor Osimhen For Disrespecting Finidi (VID)
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Idaho Peterside has criticized Victor Osimhen’s social media outburst as “irresponsible” and called for his expulsion from the national team.Recall that Osimhen, in an Instagram live video on Saturday, attacked Finidi George just before the latter stepped down a... -
![No ENDSARS Protester is Still in Detention - Nigerian Police Counters Sen. Shehu Sani’s Claim]()
No ENDSARS Protester is Still in Detention - Nigerian Police Counters Sen. Shehu Sani’s Claim
The Nigeria Police Force has formally denied allegations made by Senator Shehu Sani regarding the detention of young people in connection with the 2020 EndSARS protests. These allegations were brought forward by Senator Sani during the 2024 Democracy Day Dinner on June 12, at the Presidential Villa... -
![Kwam 1's Estranged Wife, Titi Fathia, Shares Joyous Eid Celebration in Heartwarming Video]()
Kwam 1's Estranged Wife, Titi Fathia, Shares Joyous Eid Celebration in Heartwarming Video
Titi Fathia, estranged wife of Nigerian music icon Kwam 1, delighted fans and well-wishers alike with a heartwarming Eid celebration captured in a beautiful video shared on social media.Amidst recent media speculations surrounding her personal life, Titi Fathia exuded grace and joy in the Eid video... -
![I Am Very Happy That Many Nigerians Have Gone Back to Farm — Ex President, Buhari]()
I Am Very Happy That Many Nigerians Have Gone Back to Farm — Ex President, Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari expressed his satisfaction with the increasing number of Nigerians engaging in farming to boost food production and support national self-sufficiency. He highlighted the challenges posed by uncontrolled population growth and emphasized the importance of self-relian... -
![Enugu Rangers International FC Clinch 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League Title (Videos)]()
Enugu Rangers International FC Clinch 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League Title (Videos)
Rangers have secured the 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, marking their eighth championship triumph. The Enugu-based club clinched the title with a decisive 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance on Sunday.The match saw goals from Kenechukwu Agu and Chidiebere Nwobodo, propelling th... -
![Two Dead, Three Injured In Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Road Accident]()
Two Dead, Three Injured In Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Road Accident
A tragic road accident on the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode road claimed the lives of two individuals and left three others injured on Sunday morning. The collision, which involved an Ash Howo Truck with no registration number and a Blue Toyota Camry car (registration number APP478FS), occurred around 11:28 a.m... -
![Pastor Jimmy Odukoya Begs Female Members to Concentrate as Timini Egbuson Visits Church (Video)]()
Pastor Jimmy Odukoya Begs Female Members to Concentrate as Timini Egbuson Visits Church (Video)
The viral video capturing this amusing and lively interaction between Pastor Jimmy Odukoya and actor Timini Egbuson has certainly captured the public’s imagination. The scene unfolds with Timini making an entrance in a stunning white native Agbada, a traditional Nigerian outfit that radiates eleg... -
![Nigerian Lady Breaks Down in Tears After Ending Her First 12-hour Work Shift in UK]()
Nigerian Lady Breaks Down in Tears After Ending Her First 12-hour Work Shift in UK
The video shared by a Nigerian woman on her social media profile depicts a poignant moment involving her younger sister. This younger sister, known for frequently asking for financial support, experienced a significant shift in her life after relocating to the UK. The video shows the elder sister a... -
![Tenants in Fear of Rent Increment as Landlord Gifts Them a Cow Each For Sallah]()
Tenants in Fear of Rent Increment as Landlord Gifts Them a Cow Each For Sallah
The act of a Nigerian landlord surprising his tenants by gifting each of them a cow during the Eid El-Kabir celebration is a heartwarming and generous gesture. This story came to light through a video uploaded on social media by one of the tenants. In the video, the tenant captured the landlord’s... -
![Skit-Maker, Sabinus Launches His Own Digital Currency, Sabicoin]()
Skit-Maker, Sabinus Launches His Own Digital Currency, Sabicoin
Nigerian content creator Sabinus has recently launched his own digital currency called Sabicoin. This move makes him the second Nigerian celebrity to introduce a cryptocurrency within the past month. Earlier, popular Afrobeat musician Davido Adeleke released his token, $Davido, which has stirred so... -
![President Tinubu Inherited a Dead Economy – Presidency Replies New York Times]()
President Tinubu Inherited a Dead Economy – Presidency Replies New York Times
The Presidency has responded to a New York Times article that criticized Nigeria's economy, asserting that it is currently on its worst trajectory in a generation. The reaction came from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, who addressed the report writte... -
![Tragic Accident Claims Life Of Handsome Kogi State Polytechnic Graduate In Lokoja (Photos)]()
Tragic Accident Claims Life Of Handsome Kogi State Polytechnic Graduate In Lokoja (Photos)
A devastating auto crash near GT Plaza in Felele, Lokoja, has claimed the life of a young graduate identified as Emmanuel from Kogi State Polytechnic. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 15, 2024, when Emmanuel, riding a motorcycle, was struck by an overspeeding trailer truck while en route to ... -
![HORRIFIC MURDER! 24-Year-Old Man, Abass Olalere Butchered By Gang In Ibadan Home Invasion]()
HORRIFIC MURDER! 24-Year-Old Man, Abass Olalere Butchered By Gang In Ibadan Home Invasion
Tragedy struck Labinkulu village, Moniya in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as Abass Olalere, a 24-year-old man, was brutally butchered to death by a gang of twelve assailants in a shocking home invasion.According to investigations by PUNCH Online, the incident occurred on Thursday night around 9:48... -
![Photos & Videos From Nigerian Actress, Sharon Ooja's Star-Studded Bridal Shower In Lagos]()
Photos & Videos From Nigerian Actress, Sharon Ooja's Star-Studded Bridal Shower In Lagos
The glamour of Nollywood lit up the evening as friends, family, and fellow celebrities gathered to celebrate the upcoming nuptials of popular Nigerian actress Sharon Ooja. The extravagant bridal shower, themed "Disco and Diamonds," was held on Saturday, June 15th, in a dazzling display of... -
![Music Producer, K-Solo Blames Women For Internet Fraud & Online Sex Work In Nigeria]()
Music Producer, K-Solo Blames Women For Internet Fraud & Online Sex Work In Nigeria
Nigerian music producer Solomon Oyeniyi, known popularly as K-Solo, has stirred controversy with his recent remarks attributing the prevalence of internet fraud and online sex marketing in Nigeria to women. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, K-Solo claimed that mothers are enabling these vices... -
![Midnight Attack in Enugu Community Leaves Four Hospitalized With Gunshot Wounds]()
Midnight Attack in Enugu Community Leaves Four Hospitalized With Gunshot Wounds
In a shocking midnight assault, gunmen attacked the Umu-Ezuboke Umualor community in Isi-Uzo local government area of Enugu State, leaving at least four individuals hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds.One of the victims, Mr. Methodist Ejiagbo, recounted the harrowing experience from his hospi... -
![Actor Gideon Okeke Critiques Victor Osimhen's Reaction To Criticism From Finidi George]()
Actor Gideon Okeke Critiques Victor Osimhen's Reaction To Criticism From Finidi George
Nollywood actor Gideon Okeke has voiced his disapproval of Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen's strong response to accusations made by former Super Eagles manager Finidi George.In a recent exchange, Finidi George accused Osimhen of feigning injury to avoid participating in World Cup qualifi... -
![Nasarawa State NSCDC Captures Kidnappers & Killers Of Ex-Nasarawa Attorney-General’s Father]()
Nasarawa State NSCDC Captures Kidnappers & Killers Of Ex-Nasarawa Attorney-General’s Father
he Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has successfully apprehended a gang of kidnappers implicated in the abduction and subsequent murder of Comrade Daniel Umaru Lagi. Lagi was the father of Barrister Innocent Lagi, a former Attorney-General and Commissio... -
![Music icon, P. Diddy Relinquishes Key To New York City Amid Controversy]()
Music icon, P. Diddy Relinquishes Key To New York City Amid Controversy
Music icon Diddy has voluntarily returned the Key to the City of New York, following a request from Mayor Eric Adams amid a wave of controversy.The decision came after a viral video surfaced showing Diddy allegedly involved in a physical altercation with Cassie, prompting Mayor Adams to intervene. ... -
![Mr. Ibu's Adopted Daughter, Jasmine Missing In Family Photo As Family Holds Solemn Service Of Songs (Photos)]()
Mr. Ibu's Adopted Daughter, Jasmine Missing In Family Photo As Family Holds Solemn Service Of Songs (Photos)
The family of the late renowned actor Mr. Ibu recently gathered for a poignant service of songs to honor his memory, though notably absent was his adopted daughter, Jasmine.Mr. Ibu, whose real name was John Okafor, passed away on March 2 following a prolonged illness, leaving behind a legacy as a c... -
![Nigerian Woman Gives Birth In Car While Driving Herself To The Hospital (Video)]()
Nigerian Woman Gives Birth In Car While Driving Herself To The Hospital (Video)
A heartwarming yet dramatic scene unfolded on social media as a Nigerian woman captured the attention of netizens by giving birth in her car while en route to the hospital.The viral video depicted the woman, identified as Yetunde, calmly seated in the driver's seat as individuals, believed to ... -
![Tyres Burnt As Crisis Erupts Over Imposition Of Traditional Ruler In Osun State]()
Tyres Burnt As Crisis Erupts Over Imposition Of Traditional Ruler In Osun State
Tensions flared on Sunday morning in Ekosin, an ancient town in Osun State's Odo-Otin Local Government Area, following widespread protests triggered by the imposition of a new traditional ruler.According to reports from Daily Post, members of the Nyanbilolu Ruling House took to the streets, se... -
![UNIQUE WIFE! Davido's Logistics Manager, Isreal DMW Extols Chioma Adeleke Ahead Of Grand Wedding]()
UNIQUE WIFE! Davido's Logistics Manager, Isreal DMW Extols Chioma Adeleke Ahead Of Grand Wedding
Isreal DMW, the logistics manager for Nigerian music sensation Davido, has poured accolades on Chioma Adeleke, soon-to-be wife of his boss, ahead of their highly anticipated wedding.With preparations underway for their upcoming nuptials, Isreal took to Instagram to celebrate Chioma, highlighting he... -
![Tragedy Strikes As Middle-Aged Man & His Girlfriend Were Found Dead In Ondo Residence]()
Tragedy Strikes As Middle-Aged Man & His Girlfriend Were Found Dead In Ondo Residence
A somber atmosphere enveloped the Ayeyemi area of Ondo as a middle-aged man identified as Eric and his girlfriend were discovered lifeless in their apartment on Saturday.According to reports from Channels TV, the tragic incident unfolded when Eric and his unnamed girlfriend were found deceased in t... -
![Gunmen Kill Six, Abduct Several In Gwadabawa Village, Sokoto On Sallah Day]()
Gunmen Kill Six, Abduct Several In Gwadabawa Village, Sokoto On Sallah Day
In a tragic and brazen assault, heavily armed gunmen suspected to be terrorists launched a deadly attack on Tudun Doki village in Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, resulting in six fatalities and the abduction of numerous individuals during the early hours of Sallah day.According to ... -
![STEEZZZZ! Throwback Photo Of Little Davido With His Dad And 'Uncle' Aliko Dangote]()
STEEZZZZ! Throwback Photo Of Little Davido With His Dad And 'Uncle' Aliko Dangote
In a nostalgic blast from the past, a throwback photo showcasing a young Davido alongside his father, Adedeji Adeleke, and Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has surfaced online, sending social media into a frenzy.The image, captured during a private family gathering several years ago, captu...
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