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![Okowa Isn't Relevance Politically, Couldn't His State As VP Candidate - Mark Rubbishes Him]()
Okowa Isn't Relevance Politically, Couldn't His State As VP Candidate - Mark Rubbishes Him
A former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Jacob Mark, has said that the defection of Ifeanyi Okowa, a former governor of Delta State to the All Progressives Congress, APC, will not cause any tsunami in the main opposition.According to him, there is no political mileage t... -
![Burna Boy Sued in New York Over Alleged Song Theft]()
Burna Boy Sued in New York Over Alleged Song Theft
Nigerian music star Burna Boy has been sued in a New York court by Haitian music legend Fabrice Rouzier, who accuses him of st£aling elements from his 2002 track Je Vais.The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, claims Burna Boy and French-Haitian singer J... -
![We Were Attacked With North Korea’s Missile – Ukraine President, Zelenskyy Calls Out Russia]()
We Were Attacked With North Korea’s Missile – Ukraine President, Zelenskyy Calls Out Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the latest ballistic missile that hit Ukraine”s capital city, killing at least 12 people, was manufactured in North Korea.The attack in Kyiv on Thursday was one of the most brutal bombardments on Ukraine’s major cities since 2022, occurring days after the Palm... -
![VIDEO; Moment Rapper, Odumodublvck’s Mum Anoints His Team Members Before Trip]()
VIDEO; Moment Rapper, Odumodublvck’s Mum Anoints His Team Members Before Trip
Rapper, Odumodublvck has shared a video of his mother anointing his team members with oil before a tripIn the clip, his mother is seen applying anointing oil to the team members’ foreheads, while Odumodublvck jokingly declares that all negativity has been removed from their minds and hearts.Odumo... -
![Nathaniel Bassey Blocked Me, Is That Christ-like?” – Man Calls Out Gospel Singer]()
Nathaniel Bassey Blocked Me, Is That Christ-like?” – Man Calls Out Gospel Singer
A young man has taken to his page to call out Gospel artist Nathaniel Bassey for blocking him from his social media page.The young man took to his Twitter page to question his followers after he was blocked by the artist. He questioned if Jesus would block people if he were in the era of digitizati... -
![Tension Rise as Youth Leader, Raphael Ikyav Is Murdered In Cold Blood in Makurdi]()
Tension Rise as Youth Leader, Raphael Ikyav Is Murdered In Cold Blood in Makurdi
Raphael Ikyav, a youth leader, popularly known as Spanner, has reportedly been attacked and murdered by unknown armed men in Makurdi, the Benue state capital.Though the motive of the assailants was not known but an eyewitness disclosed that the deceased was killed Wednesday night in his shop along ... -
![Abuja Court Orders Arrest of Six CBEX Promoters Over Alleged $1 Billion Crypto Fraud]()
Abuja Court Orders Arrest of Six CBEX Promoters Over Alleged $1 Billion Crypto Fraud
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest and remand of six individuals linked to the controversial cryptocurrency scheme known as CBEX.The suspects, including Adefowora Abiodun Olanipekun and Emmanuel Oku, are accused of defra¥ding Nigerian investors of over $1... -
![APC Using Money To Buy Off PDP – Ex-Presidential Adviser, Usman Bugaje Laments Defection]()
APC Using Money To Buy Off PDP – Ex-Presidential Adviser, Usman Bugaje Laments Defection
Former member, House of Representatives, and ex-presidential adviser, Usman Bugaje, has said that Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, is essentially using money to buy off the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.According to him, it could also be that those in opposition with re... -
![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...
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