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![Comedian AY & Estranged Wife, Mabel Makun Reunite For Daughter's Graduation (Photos & Video)]()
Comedian AY & Estranged Wife, Mabel Makun Reunite For Daughter's Graduation (Photos & Video)
In a touching display of parental unity, popular comedian AY and his estranged wife, Mabel Makun, put their differences aside to celebrate their daughter's graduation. The couple, who have been in the spotlight for their marital issues, came together to support their daughter on this significa... -
![NDLEA Raids Snake-Guarded Shrine Storing Illicit Drugs In Benin City]()
NDLEA Raids Snake-Guarded Shrine Storing Illicit Drugs In Benin City
In a dramatic operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) raided a shrine in the Igor community of Benin City, Edo State, used to store illicit drugs. The shrine, guarded by a large black snake, was discovered to have a specially constructed hole hidden behind wallpapers and surroun... -
![Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Responds To Christ Embassy Headquarters Fire, Promises Greater Future (Video)]()
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Responds To Christ Embassy Headquarters Fire, Promises Greater Future (Video)
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the president and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, has addressed the recent fire incident at the church’s headquarters in Lagos. During a live Sunday service at the church’s campground in Asese, Oyakhilome assured his congregation that th... -
!["Why I Was Divorced Twice" – Veteran Nollywood Soundtrack Composer & Singer, Stanley Okorie Opens Up About Marital Struggle]()
"Why I Was Divorced Twice" – Veteran Nollywood Soundtrack Composer & Singer, Stanley Okorie Opens Up About Marital Struggle
Veteran Nollywood soundtrack composer and singer Stanley Okorie has candidly shared the reasons behind the failures of his first two marriages. In a heartfelt conversation with popular media personality Chude Jideonwo, Okorie revealed the challenges he faced and the personal growth he experienced t... -
![NiMet Forecasts Thundery & Rainy Weather Across Nigeria From Sunday To Tuesday]()
NiMet Forecasts Thundery & Rainy Weather Across Nigeria From Sunday To Tuesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather outlook predicting thundery and rainy conditions from Sunday through Tuesday across various regions of the country.According to the forecast released on Saturday, morning thunderstorms are expected on Sunday in parts of Gombe, Bauchi, ... -
![Nigerian Embassy & Senegalese NGO Rescue 24 Nigerian Girls From Sexua! Exploitation]()
Nigerian Embassy & Senegalese NGO Rescue 24 Nigerian Girls From Sexua! Exploitation
In a significant operation, the Nigerian Embassy in Dakar, in partnership with a Senegalese NGO, has successfully rescued 24 Nigerian girls from sexual exploitation in the Tamaccounda and Kedougou regions of Senegal. The joint effort has been hailed as a triumph in the fight against human trafficki... -
![Nollywood Veteran, Hanks Anuku Denies Drug Use, Addresses Mental Health Rumors]()
Nollywood Veteran, Hanks Anuku Denies Drug Use, Addresses Mental Health Rumors
Renowned Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has clarified rumors about his mental health and substance use, following a viral video that falsely depicted him as mentally unstable.In a conversation with content creator Lucky Udu, Anuku addressed the speculations that arose from a 2022 video where he was se... -
![50 Lawmakers Write President Tinubu For Release Of IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu]()
50 Lawmakers Write President Tinubu For Release Of IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu
A coalition of 50 members of the House of Representatives, representing diverse regions and political parties across Nigeria, has called on President Bola Tinubu to use his constitutional powers to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).The ... -
![President Tinubu Orders Refunds From Civil Servants Drawing Salaries Abroad]()
President Tinubu Orders Refunds From Civil Servants Drawing Salaries Abroad
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated that civil servants who relocated abroad while still receiving salaries without formally resigning must return the wages collected during their absence.The President made this announcement at the 2024 Civil Service Award and Gala Night, the highlight of the ... -
!["We Are Not Slaves" - Federal Workers Demand Payment Of 3 Months Outstanding Wage Awards]()
"We Are Not Slaves" - Federal Workers Demand Payment Of 3 Months Outstanding Wage Awards
Federal workers, under the banner of the Federal Workers Forum (FWF), have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration to settle their overdue three-month wage awards. This demand was made during an online meeting held on Saturday.According to sources, the federal government had imp... -
![NDLEA Arrests Man With 8.2kg Of Methamphetamine Concealed In Loudspeakers In Lagos (Photos)]()
NDLEA Arrests Man With 8.2kg Of Methamphetamine Concealed In Loudspeakers In Lagos (Photos)
In a significant operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 39-year-old man in possession of 8.2 kilograms of methamphetamine at a motor park in Mazamaza, Ojo area of Lagos state.The arrest was disclosed in a statement by the agency's Director of Media and Ad... -
![Gunmen Abduct Police Officer& Driver Of Rivers State Traditional Ruler]()
Gunmen Abduct Police Officer& Driver Of Rivers State Traditional Ruler
In a brazen attack, unknown gunmen have abducted a police orderly and a driver attached to His Royal Highness, Chief Cornwell Ihunwo, a prominent traditional ruler in Rivers State. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at the monarch's residence on Eagle Island.Chief Cornwell Ihunwo is the... -
![Nigerian Actress, Laide Bakare Condemns Police For Alleged Harassment Of Her & Daughter (Video)]()
Nigerian Actress, Laide Bakare Condemns Police For Alleged Harassment Of Her & Daughter (Video)
Renowned Nigerian actress Laide Bakare has voiced strong condemnation against the Nigerian police for an alleged harassment incident involving her and her young daughter, Simi.In an emotional Instagram post, Bakare recounted the distressing encounter. While driving to a party, she and Simi were sto... -
![Filmaker, Tunde Kelani & Veteran Actor, Baba Wande Reconcile, End 30-Year Feud]()
Filmaker, Tunde Kelani & Veteran Actor, Baba Wande Reconcile, End 30-Year Feud
The reconciliation between veteran actor Kareem Adepoju (Baba Wande) and prolific filmmaker Tunde Kelani, facilitated by the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), marks a significant moment in Nigerian film and theatre history. This reconciliation ends a 30-year-long feud attributed to royalty ... -
![Tragedy As Nigerian Air Force School Student, Blaise Felix Aliyu Was Punished To Death By Seniors]()
Tragedy As Nigerian Air Force School Student, Blaise Felix Aliyu Was Punished To Death By Seniors
A student of the Air Force Comprehensive School, Kaduna, Blaise Felix Aliyu, has tragically died following a punishment administered by two senior students.Aliyu, an orphan who lost his parents in 2013, is survived by his twin brother, also a student at the military boarding school in Mando, Kaduna... -
![Nigerian Police Inspector Killed In Confrontation With Alleged Naval Officers In Lagos]()
Nigerian Police Inspector Killed In Confrontation With Alleged Naval Officers In Lagos
A Nigerian Police Inspector has been tragically killed in an altercation with individuals reported to be naval officers in the Okokomaiko area of Ojo Local Government, Lagos State.The incident occurred during a routine patrol by the Inspector and his four colleagues along Igbo-Elerin Road. The conf... -
![Social Media Influencer, Shugatiti Reveals Seven-Year Absence From Church]()
Social Media Influencer, Shugatiti Reveals Seven-Year Absence From Church
Shugatiti, the popular Ghanaian social media influencer, actress, and chef, has stirred controversy by revealing that she hasn't attended church in seven years. The reasons she cites for her absence are unconventional and have raised eyebrows among her followers and the public.In a candid inte... -
![Nigerian Man, Winner Terry Arrested In Ghana For Stabbing Nigerian Co-Tenant In Royalty Dispute]()
Nigerian Man, Winner Terry Arrested In Ghana For Stabbing Nigerian Co-Tenant In Royalty Dispute
A 27-year-old Nigerian man, Winner Terry, has been apprehended by the Buduburam District Police Command for allegedly stabbing his Nigerian co-tenant, Nann, multiple times with a broken bottle during a dispute.The altercation occurred at Estate Junction, Gomoa Buduburam, where the two men reportedl... -
![Ekiti Varsity Student, Rachael Olufogbe in Ploice Net For Cutting Mate With Blade During Fight]()
Ekiti Varsity Student, Rachael Olufogbe in Ploice Net For Cutting Mate With Blade During Fight
Police have arrested a 300-level student of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) in Ekiti State, Rachael Olufogbe, for allegedly slashing a fellow student with a razor blade during a heated argument. It was gathered that the incident happened in a private hostel located in Oye Egbo, a communit... -
!["How 20-Yr-Old Student, Collins Staged Ikwebe Fake Kidnap, Demands Over $700,000 Ransom" – Lagos Police]()
"How 20-Yr-Old Student, Collins Staged Ikwebe Fake Kidnap, Demands Over $700,000 Ransom" – Lagos Police
The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has exposed a staged kidnapping involving a 20-year-old student, Collins Ikwebe, and five of his schoolmates. This revelation came after a distressing social media post went viral, drawing public attention to the case.The incident was brought to l... -
![Imposter Posing As Army Recruitment Officer Arrested In Taraba State]()
Imposter Posing As Army Recruitment Officer Arrested In Taraba State
The Nigerian Army has apprehended a man masquerading as an army recruitment officer in Taraba State, following attempts to defraud aspiring soldiers.The arrest was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Jalingo by Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, the Commandant of the 6 Brigade Nige... -
![Former VP, Atiku Abubakar Pays Surprise Visit To Former President, Muhammadu Buhari (Video)]()
Former VP, Atiku Abubakar Pays Surprise Visit To Former President, Muhammadu Buhari (Video)
In an unexpected political development, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar visited the immediate past president, Muhammadu Buhari, in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. The visit, which took place on Saturday, was marked by the presence of several key stakeholders from the Peoples Democratic P... -
!["I'm Over. I'm Dead. Paul Pogba Doesn't Exist Anymore" - Paul Pogba Opens Up in Emotional Video]()
"I'm Over. I'm Dead. Paul Pogba Doesn't Exist Anymore" - Paul Pogba Opens Up in Emotional Video
In a deeply emotional and reflective video shared on social media, Manchester United and French national team midfielder Paul Pogba has expressed profound personal turmoil, declaring, "I'm over. I'm dead. Paul Pogba doesn't exist anymore." The video, which has since gone... -
![#CHIVIDO24! Davido’s Dad, Adedeji Adeleke Arrives In Style In His Private Jet For His Son's Wedding (Video)]()
#CHIVIDO24! Davido’s Dad, Adedeji Adeleke Arrives In Style In His Private Jet For His Son's Wedding (Video)
Chief Adedeji Adeleke, the billionaire father of renowned singer Davido, made a grand entrance into Nigeria this morning in preparation for his son's highly anticipated wedding with Chioma Avril Rowland.Arriving in his prestigious private jet, reportedly one of the largest and longest in the w... -
![Former Chelsea Star, John Obi Mikel Undergoes Surgery At UK Hospital (Photos)]()
Former Chelsea Star, John Obi Mikel Undergoes Surgery At UK Hospital (Photos)
John Obi Mikel, former Chelsea and Nigerian football star, has revealed that he recently underwent surgery at Princess Grace Hospital in the United Kingdom.Mikel shared the news on his Instagram story on Saturday, posting a series of photos documenting his hospital visit. The specific nature of the... -
![Davido Announces Longtime Assistant As His Best Man For Upcoming Wedding (Guess Who?)]()
Davido Announces Longtime Assistant As His Best Man For Upcoming Wedding (Guess Who?)
Ahead of his highly anticipated wedding scheduled for Tuesday, June 25 in Lagos, Nigerian music sensation Davido has disclosed who his best man will be.Responding to a query from a follower on social media platform X about his choice for best man, Davido confirmed that Lati, his trusted Personal As... -
!["Let Love Lead"- Julie Pinnick As Davido & Chioma Visit Amaju Pinnick Home To Extend Wedding Invitation (Video)]()
"Let Love Lead"- Julie Pinnick As Davido & Chioma Visit Amaju Pinnick Home To Extend Wedding Invitation (Video)
Julie Pinnick, wife of former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Pinnick, expressed a message of reconciliation and unity, saying "Let love lead" as popular singer Davido and his wife Chioma visited their home. The visit was to formally invite the Pinnicks to Davido and Chi... -
![Federal High Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Properties Linked To Ex-CBN Gov., Godwin Emefiele]()
Federal High Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Properties Linked To Ex-CBN Gov., Godwin Emefiele
In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has decreed the permanent forfeiture of properties worth over N12.18 billion linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government.Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke delivered the ruling... -
![Suspected Thief Electrocuted While Vandalizing Transformer In Otukpo, Benue State]()
Suspected Thief Electrocuted While Vandalizing Transformer In Otukpo, Benue State
A young man, yet to be identified, was electrocuted near the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) centre in Otukpo, Benue State, after attempting to vandalize a transformer. The incident occurred late on Friday when power was unexpectedly restored by the Jos Electricity Distribution Compa... -
!["When I Used To Sleep Under The Bridge, A Married Woman Offered Me A Blank Cheque" — Whitemoney]()
"When I Used To Sleep Under The Bridge, A Married Woman Offered Me A Blank Cheque" — Whitemoney
In a candid revelation, former Big Brother Naija star and singer, Hazel Oyeze Onou, popularly known as Whitemoney, recounted a challenging episode from his past when he resisted a tempting offer from a wealthy married woman, despite facing dire circumstances.Speaking exclusively to Echoo Room, Whit... -
!["Why I "Can't Stand Straight" - Ayra Starr Humorously Addresses Posture Critiques]()
"Why I "Can't Stand Straight" - Ayra Starr Humorously Addresses Posture Critiques
Ayra Starr, the burgeoning Nigerian singer known for her soulful voice and captivating presence, has humorously responded to remarks about her posture in recent photos.Taking to her social media platform X, Ayra Starr addressed the comments with a touch of wit, playfully attributing her posture to ... -
![BBNaija Realty Star, Adekunle Confirms Breakup With Venita Akpofure: "No Longer In Touch"]()
BBNaija Realty Star, Adekunle Confirms Breakup With Venita Akpofure: "No Longer In Touch"
Adekunle, the Big Brother Naija reality star, has publicly acknowledged the end of his relationship with fellow housemate Venita Akpofure, putting an official end to speculations about their status since their stint in the All Stars edition of the reality show last year.In an exclusive interview wi... -
![Retired Nigerian Army Brigadier General Killed In Robbery Attack At Sunshine Homes Estate, FCT]()
Retired Nigerian Army Brigadier General Killed In Robbery Attack At Sunshine Homes Estate, FCT
Tragedy struck in the early hours of Saturday as armed robbers launched a daring attack on Sunshine Homes estate in the Lokogoma area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, resulting in the death of retired Brigadier General Uwem Harold Udokwere of the Nigerian Army.The incident, which occurred a... -
!["Some Of You Have 2 Litres Of Sp3rm Left And You're Still Asking For Phone Numbers" - Paul Okoye Sends Hilarious Reminder On Instagram]()
"Some Of You Have 2 Litres Of Sp3rm Left And You're Still Asking For Phone Numbers" - Paul Okoye Sends Hilarious Reminder On Instagram
Nigerian singer and songwriter Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, took to his Instagram page today to deliver a humorous yet thought-provoking message to his male followers.In a post that has since garnered attention across social media platforms, Rudeboy shared a light-hearted reminder about ... -
![Bandits Kidnap Zamfara Parish Priest, Reverend Father Mikah Suleiman; Urgent Search Underway]()
Bandits Kidnap Zamfara Parish Priest, Reverend Father Mikah Suleiman; Urgent Search Underway
Suspected bandits have abducted Reverend Father Mikah Suleiman, the Parish Priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church in Damba, Gusau, Zamfara State, in a pre-dawn raid on Saturday.The distressing incident was confirmed by Very Reverend Father Nuhu Iliya, Acting Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Sok... -
![BREAKING! Unregistered Tiger Nut Drink Caused Cholera Outbreak In Lagos]()
BREAKING! Unregistered Tiger Nut Drink Caused Cholera Outbreak In Lagos
The Lagos State government has identified an unregistered tiger nut drink as the likely source of the cholera outbreak in Eti-Osa Local Government Area (LGA), the epicenter of the recent health crisis in Nigeria's commercial capital.According to Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the Lagos Stat... -
![Police Arrest Six Armed Robbery Suspects In FCT Crackdown]()
Police Arrest Six Armed Robbery Suspects In FCT Crackdown
In a swift operation based on credible intelligence, officers from the FCT Police Command apprehended six notorious armed robbery suspects at Utako divisional headquarters. The suspects, identified as Abubakar Adams, Ismail Salisu, Yusuf Bello, Nasiru Saidi, Sani Usman, and Ibrahim Kasa, were appre... -
!["Many Girls Are Desperate To Act. We Have A Lot Of Gay Men In Nollywood" - Kanayo O. Kanayo (Video)]()
"Many Girls Are Desperate To Act. We Have A Lot Of Gay Men In Nollywood" - Kanayo O. Kanayo (Video)
In a candid revelation that has stirred debates within Nigeria’s vibrant film industry, veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has highlighted concerns over the casting dynamics and challenges faced by upcoming actresses in Nollywood.Speaking in an exclusive interview with GistMania, Kanayo O. Kanayo, kn... -
![EFCC Uyo Zonal Command Secures Conviction of Eight Internet Fraudsters]()
EFCC Uyo Zonal Command Secures Conviction of Eight Internet Fraudsters
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Command, has successfully prosecuted and secured the conviction of eight individuals involved in internet fraud, also known as "yahoo yahoo," in Cross River State.In a statement released by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale on Sa... -
![Tension In Ondo State As 300-Level Student, Gideon Akindoyo Goes Missing Under Suspicious Circumstances]()
Tension In Ondo State As 300-Level Student, Gideon Akindoyo Goes Missing Under Suspicious Circumstances
Communities in Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State are on edge following the mysterious disappearance of Gideon Akindoyo, a 300-level Computer Engineering student from Al-Hikmah University, Igbaja, Kwara State.Gideon, who had traveled home, went missing after he reportedly went to his family&...
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