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![BREAKING NEWS: Former President Of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings, Is Dead]()
BREAKING NEWS: Former President Of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings, Is Dead
A former President of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings, is dead.He is suspected to have died of COVID-19 complications at a hospital in Accra, Ghana, on Thursday morning.Rawlings was an ex-military head of state but later joined politics.He was Ghana's leader from 1981 to 2001.Details later...... -
![Photos Of Pretty Lady, Chinasa Sophia Who Was Murdered And Thrown Into Gutter in Enugu]()
Photos Of Pretty Lady, Chinasa Sophia Who Was Murdered And Thrown Into Gutter in Enugu
The young woman allegedly murdered and dumped into gutter in Anambra has been identified as Chinasa Sophia, a graduate of the Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Enugu.The corpse of the deceased was found dumped inside a drainage at Adikpi village, along Osumenyi/Akwuihedi road, Osumenyi in Nn... -
![These Pre Wedding Photos Of Pluz Size Lady & Her Lover Has Got People Talking]()
These Pre Wedding Photos Of Pluz Size Lady & Her Lover Has Got People Talking
A beautiful bride to be, identified as Ako Bliss Mercy has shared her joy with fans over her upcoming wedding to the man of her dreams.The beautiful lady who is getting set to tie the knot with her lover on the 22nd of November shared their pre-wedding photos on Facebook.Sharing the photos, she exp... -
![Video: Gunmen Attack Bullion Van In Lagos, Allegedly Cart Away Huge Sum Of Money, Shot One Dead]()
Video: Gunmen Attack Bullion Van In Lagos, Allegedly Cart Away Huge Sum Of Money, Shot One Dead
Gunmen attacked a bullion van along Ado road in Badore, Lagos state today November 12. A video shared online shows the van riddled with bullets fired by the gunmen. The gunmen fired gunshots at the tyres making the van immoveable.The robbers allegedly shot someone dead and successfully opened the v... -
![I'm Tired of Playing Gateman Roles - Yoruba Actor, Jigan Baba Oja Laments Bitterly]()
I'm Tired of Playing Gateman Roles - Yoruba Actor, Jigan Baba Oja Laments Bitterly
Nigerian comic actor, Jigan Baba Oja recently revealed on Twitter that he is fed up with playing the same role in movies.The comic actor, who doesn’t want to be pigeonholed, cautioned those, who would like to help his career, to stop giving him the role of a gateman. Jigan added he can act other ... -
![Doctor, Phillips Duru Lands In Trouble After Allegedly R@ping A Married Woman In Yola]()
Doctor, Phillips Duru Lands In Trouble After Allegedly R@ping A Married Woman In Yola
A doctor has found himself in serious trouble after allegedly forcing himself on a married woman. the Yola-based doctor was docked before a Yola Chief Magistrate Court over the alleged rape of a married patient on Thursday. The doctor identified as Phillips Duru runs a private clinic and also works... -
![JUST IN: U.S.A Set To Assist Nigeria & Other West African Countries To Combat Terrorism]()
JUST IN: U.S.A Set To Assist Nigeria & Other West African Countries To Combat Terrorism
The Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS resolved to apply lessons learned from the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria to defeat Boko Haram and other terror groups in West Africa.The US Department of State in a statement on Wednesday said the resolution was taken at a virtual meeting with members of t... -
![Actress, Lilian Afegbai Returns To IG Weeks After Her Police Mum Was Accused Of Killing A Student]()
Actress, Lilian Afegbai Returns To IG Weeks After Her Police Mum Was Accused Of Killing A Student
Nollywood actress, Lilian Afegbai has returned to Instagram weeks after deactivating her account over an allegation that her mum was involved in the death of a university student.The movie star's mum, Carol Afegbia a retired police officer was called out during the #EndSars protest for alleged... -
![JUST IN: Border Officials Seize 500gm Consignment Of Cocaine Heading From Nigeria To India]()
JUST IN: Border Officials Seize 500gm Consignment Of Cocaine Heading From Nigeria To India
500gm of cocaine from Nigeria that was headed for India has been seized by border officials in the United Kingdom. The officials made this known on Tuesday.SaharaReporers reports that the internationally coordinated effort, which lasted from September 14 to October 11, led to 178 seizures acr... -
![Nigerian Lawyers Sue Lagos Govt Over #ENDSARS Protest, Demand Disbandment Of Judicial Panel]()
Nigerian Lawyers Sue Lagos Govt Over #ENDSARS Protest, Demand Disbandment Of Judicial Panel
Two Nigerian lawyers, Adekunle Augustine, and Semion Akogwu has shed Lagos State government at Federal High Court, demands for the disbandment of the Lagos Judicial panel.Governor Sanwo-Olu on Monday, October 19, inaugurated an eight-man panel of inquiry to investigate cases of brutality and human ... -
![Osun Police Arrest 40Yrs Old For Allegedly Molesting A Speech Impaired Minor Behind A Mosque]()
Osun Police Arrest 40Yrs Old For Allegedly Molesting A Speech Impaired Minor Behind A Mosque
A 40-year-old man identified as Akinola Lawrence has been arrested by men of the Osun state police command, for allegedly raping a speech-impaired minor behind a mosque.Disclosing this to newsmen, the spokesperson of the Osun state police command, Yemisi Opalola, said the incident happened at the A... -
![Governor Godwin Obaseki's ADC collapses during his Inauguration for second term in Benin, Edo]()
Governor Godwin Obaseki's ADC collapses during his Inauguration for second term in Benin, Edo
We do not often see this on screen, the person meant to be guarding an important personality collapsing on stage. That was what exactly happened at the second term Inauguration of Godwin Obaseki.His security detail seems to have ran out of breath during the Governor's acceptance speech which l... -
![Edo State Governor Obaseki And Deputy Take Oath of Office For Second Term]()
Edo State Governor Obaseki And Deputy Take Oath of Office For Second Term
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has been sworn-in for a second term in office.Obaseki was sworn-in at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, the state capital, on Thursday.The incumbent governor had defeated his closest rival, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu during the last governorship election in ... -
![Lagos Court Sentences A 28-Yr-Old Man, Akeem Sanusi To 18 Months Imprisonment For Peddling 1.1kg Of Hemp]()
Lagos Court Sentences A 28-Yr-Old Man, Akeem Sanusi To 18 Months Imprisonment For Peddling 1.1kg Of Hemp
A Federal High Court in Lagos State on Thursday, sentenced a 28-year-old man, Akeem Sanusi, to 18 months imprisonment for peddling 1.1kg of hemp.Sanusi was charged with drug trafficking by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).Earlier, Mr Jeremiah Aernan, who reviewed the facts of the ca... -
![Angry Youths Set Market Ablaze Over Mysterious Deaths Of 34 Persons In Delta State]()
Angry Youths Set Market Ablaze Over Mysterious Deaths Of 34 Persons In Delta State
Angry youths have reportedly burnt a market while protesting the mysterious death of about 34 persons in Ute-Okpu, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State.Angry Youths Burn Market Over Mysterious Deaths Of 34 Persons In Delta State 1According to The Nations, the protesting angry youths ... -
![11-Year Old Muslim Student Threatens To Behead His Teacher In Germany]()
11-Year Old Muslim Student Threatens To Behead His Teacher In Germany
An 11-year-old school pupil in Germany threatened to behead his teacher in a chilling echo of last month's terror attack in France - a week after saying he approved of the Paris atrocity.The boy made the violent threat in response to his teacher's warning that there would be consequences ... -
![US President-elect, Joe Biden Appoints Chief Of Staff As Donald Trump Blocks Transition]()
US President-elect, Joe Biden Appoints Chief Of Staff As Donald Trump Blocks Transition
US President-elect, Joe Biden, is forging ahead with his transition despite Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge defeat.He has now named Ron Klain, a seasoned Democratic operative, as Chief of Staff in his first public White House personnel choice.Biden tapped longtime aide Klain, who previously... -
![Court Grants Ex Imo Gov. Ikedi Ohakim N10m Bail After Defrauding & Lying Against His Mistress, Chinyere Amuchienwa]()
Court Grants Ex Imo Gov. Ikedi Ohakim N10m Bail After Defrauding & Lying Against His Mistress, Chinyere Amuchienwa
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Wednesday granted a N10 million bail and one surety in like sum to former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim.Ex-Governor, Ikedi Ohakim Gets N10m Bail After Defrauding And Lying Against His Mistress, Chinyere Amuchienwa 1the police had arrested Ohakin... -
![Angry Mob Sets Man Ablaze In Benue For Trying To Steal A Motorcycle]()
Angry Mob Sets Man Ablaze In Benue For Trying To Steal A Motorcycle
A man has been set ablaze by an angry mob after he allegedly tried to steal a motorcycle in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.The incident reportedly happened on Tuesday night, November 10, along Old Otukpo Road near Hotel Bobec.According to eyewitness, the suspect allegedly shot a commercial motorc... -
![Behold Denzel! BBNaija’s Nina Finally Shares Photos Of Her Son]()
Behold Denzel! BBNaija’s Nina Finally Shares Photos Of Her Son
Reality TV star Nina Ivy has finally shared photos of her son months after welcoming him into the world.Nina who has been hiding him unveiled his face in series of photos shared on her Instagram page.Writing about how she is so much in love with her first fruit, the ex-BBN star wrote; ''... -
![Gov Obaseki And His Deputy, Philip Shaibu Storms Super Eagles Camp]()
Gov Obaseki And His Deputy, Philip Shaibu Storms Super Eagles Camp
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Wednesday watched the Super Eagles training session at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.Gov Obaseki was accompanied by his deputy, Philip Shaibu, and some top government officials.He had a brief chat with Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr before the... -
![Actor, Miller Quit Prison Break Movie Because He Can No Longer Play The Character Of A Straight Man]()
Actor, Miller Quit Prison Break Movie Because He Can No Longer Play The Character Of A Straight Man
Prison Break star, Wentworth Miller, has announced his decision to officially quit the series, because he can no longer play the character of a straight man.The actor, who played Michael Scofield in the hit Fox series, said he won’t be returning in any future revival of the series as he is done p... -
![Sad Wife Laments As She Leaks Husband’s Chat With Sidechick Who Told Him To Abandon His Family]()
Sad Wife Laments As She Leaks Husband’s Chat With Sidechick Who Told Him To Abandon His Family
A heartbroken wife has leaked her husband’s chat with his side chick who wants him to leave his family and tie the knot with her.Apparently, the man who has been cheating on his wife with his side chick, has been looking for a way to leave the marriage and marry side chick.From the screen shots o... -
![Hit Your Head on The Wall - Seyi Awolowo Slams Troll Who Complained Of His Excess Weight Gain]()
Hit Your Head on The Wall - Seyi Awolowo Slams Troll Who Complained Of His Excess Weight Gain
Big Brother Naija reality star, Seyi Awolowo has slammed a troll who attacked him over his weight-gain in a recent photo.Taking to social media, the reality star shared a photo of himself with the winner of the 2020 reality show, Laycon, at an event.He wrote; “The future belongs to those who bel... -
![Activist, Gwamnishu Who Was Wrongfully Imprisoned For 4 Yrs Relocates His Parents From Mud House To A Modern One]()
Activist, Gwamnishu Who Was Wrongfully Imprisoned For 4 Yrs Relocates His Parents From Mud House To A Modern One
The human rights activist who has told the story of how he was accused of robbery and wrongfully imprisoned for four years.A human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu has changed the life of his parents as he gifts them a new house. The human rights activist who has told the story of how he was acc... -
![Alafin Of Oyo's 5th Wife, Queen Aanu Cries Over Alleged Threat To Life After Dumping The King]()
Alafin Of Oyo's 5th Wife, Queen Aanu Cries Over Alleged Threat To Life After Dumping The King
One of the wives of Alaafin Of Oyo, Queen Aanu has cried out over alleged threat to her life on account of her abandoning her marriage to the 78 year old Alaafin of Oyo. Here is what she shared on her instagram page this evening: It is with great sadness that I am putting out this statement. I deem... -
![#EndPoliceBrutality! Police Officers Seen Assaulting a Defenseless Man in Broad Daylight (VID)]()
#EndPoliceBrutality! Police Officers Seen Assaulting a Defenseless Man in Broad Daylight (VID)
A video making the rounds on social media shows the moment some police officers descended on a man who was passing along the road.In the video, the officers were seen beating up the man who was wearing a pink striped shirt.It is however not certain what really transpired between the officers and th... -
![Singer Teni Apata Reveals She Cannot Cook Considers It As Suffering (See Her Convo With a Fan)]()
Singer Teni Apata Reveals She Cannot Cook Considers It As Suffering (See Her Convo With a Fan)
Popular Nigerian musician, Teniola Apata aka Teni has revealed that cooking is another way of suffering. The award-winning singer and songwriter also noted that she wasn't born to suffer, that is she wasnt born to be cooking It all started when she took to Twitter looking for a place to buy go... -
![VIDEO: Singer, Davido Claims Wizkid Ignored Him Despite Congratulating Him For His New Album]()
VIDEO: Singer, Davido Claims Wizkid Ignored Him Despite Congratulating Him For His New Album
Popular Nigerian singer, Davido, has claimed Wizkid ignored him despite his congratulatory messages to him on his new album.Recall Davido had on his Instagram page shared a post congratulating Wizkid on his new album.However, Wizkid responded to some comments on social media but ignored Davido’s.... -
![U.S ELECTION: Georgia To Conduct Full Manual Of Trump & Biden's Election Ballot By Hand]()
U.S ELECTION: Georgia To Conduct Full Manual Of Trump & Biden's Election Ballot By Hand
The U.S. state of Georgia would conduct a full manual recount of the Nov. 3 presidential election ballots in each county (local government area).Announcing this at a news briefing on Wednesday, Georgia’s Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, announced this at a press briefing on Wednesday.He st... -
![Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu Set To Support Families Of Police Officers Killed During #Endsars Protest]()
Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu Set To Support Families Of Police Officers Killed During #Endsars Protest
The Lagos State Government says it will continue to support the families of police officers who lost their lives during the recent EndSARS protest in the state.The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Alausa when the executives of the Police Officers Wi... -
![Former Lagos Gov, Tinubu Declares Support For Scrap Of Lagos Pension Law, Advises APC Members]()
Former Lagos Gov, Tinubu Declares Support For Scrap Of Lagos Pension Law, Advises APC Members
Bola Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos, has declared support for the repeal of the state pension law.On Tuesday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed that a bill on the abrogation of the law would be sent to the House of Assembly in a few weeks.He spoke during the 2021 budget presentation to the ... -
![COVID-19! Group Criticizes Governors, LG Bosses Over Hoarding Of Palliatives, Poor Governance]()
COVID-19! Group Criticizes Governors, LG Bosses Over Hoarding Of Palliatives, Poor Governance
A civil society organisation, under the umbrella of March4Nigeria, has described the recently discovered hoarded COVID-19 palliatives across states and Local Government Areas in the country as an eye-opener.Recall that shortly after the nationwide End SARS protests, angry youths broke into warehous... -
![BREAKING: Edo Gov. Godwin Obaseki & His Deputy Set To Sworn In For 2nd Term In The State]()
BREAKING: Edo Gov. Godwin Obaseki & His Deputy Set To Sworn In For 2nd Term In The State
Obaseki won the Edo State governorship election on the platform of the Peoples’ Democratic Party in September.Almost two months after their re-election, Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, will be sworn into office for a second term on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at the Samuel... -
![UPDATE: Mysterious Death Claim Lives Of 17 Persons In Benue As Lawmaker, Abba Moro Reacts]()
UPDATE: Mysterious Death Claim Lives Of 17 Persons In Benue As Lawmaker, Abba Moro Reacts
No fewer than 17 persons have mysteriously died in Ipeilo, a community in Otukpa, Ogbadibo LGA of Benue State have emerged.The deceased were reported to have died of a strange illness ravaging the community.The State Government in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Health and Hum... -
![Nigerian Man, Kenechukwu Okeke Blasted Over His Decision To Take #EndSARS Protesters To Court]()
Nigerian Man, Kenechukwu Okeke Blasted Over His Decision To Take #EndSARS Protesters To Court
A Nigerian man, Kenechukwu Okeke who dragged youths and celebrities for protesting against police brutality has gotten a reply. Activist Aisha Yesufu and Dr. Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, have reacted to their inclusion in the suit filed against #EndSARS protesters. Okeke had o... -
![2yr Old Sick Child Who Was Abandoned By His Father In Katsina Has Been Rescued]()
2yr Old Sick Child Who Was Abandoned By His Father In Katsina Has Been Rescued
A 2-year-old sick child, who was allegedly abandoned by his father in Katsina after separating from the victim's mother, has been rescued by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).It was gathered that the boy, Abdullahi Rabiu was abandoned by his father Rabiu Tukur in Barda Ajiwa town, Ba... -
![Photos Of Super Eagles Stars Training Ahead Of AFCON Clash Against Sierra Leone]()
Photos Of Super Eagles Stars Training Ahead Of AFCON Clash Against Sierra Leone
Nigeria's international football team, the Super Eagles have begun to train to get ready for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier clash against Sierra Leone in Benin, Edo State.Players who have arrived in camp include: Ahmed Musa, William Troost-Ekong, Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina Joe Aribo, Leo... -
![Man Buys New Phone On The Streets Of Accra Only To Get Home & Realize It Is A Packaged Wood]()
Man Buys New Phone On The Streets Of Accra Only To Get Home & Realize It Is A Packaged Wood
A Ghanaian man left shocked after he bought a new smartphone on the streets of Accra, only for him to get home and realize that he bought packaged wood.The victim’s brother called Thomas Tag Amenyo shared the details on Facebook where he also uploaded pictures of the ‘wooden phone’. Thomas ... -
![Two Suspects Arrested In Connection With The Gruesome Murder Of Governor Obiano's Aide]()
Two Suspects Arrested In Connection With The Gruesome Murder Of Governor Obiano's Aide
The suspects voluntarily confessed to have scaled into the deceased house and stabbed him on his lower abdomen over a cult-related matter before carting away two of his mobile phones.Two suspects have been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command in connection with the murder of Azubuike Ekwegb...
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