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![Headies 2025; "I Was Talking About Jesus And They Tried To Shut Me Down" - Odumodublvck]()
Headies 2025; "I Was Talking About Jesus And They Tried To Shut Me Down" - Odumodublvck
Nigerian rapper, Odumodublvck, has spoken up about the moment his microphone was turned off during his acceptance speech at the 2025 Headies.Taking to X on April 29, 2025, the rapper shared his perspective on the incident, explaining that he harbours no resentment towards the award show.I was talki... -
![Aisha Achimugu Declares Hunger Strike In EFCC Custody Following Her Arrest]()
Aisha Achimugu Declares Hunger Strike In EFCC Custody Following Her Arrest
Aisha Achimugu has declared “hunger strike” in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody following her arrest by operatives of the commissionA statement by the legal team of Achimugu, led by Mr Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, on Tuesday in Abuja said that their client was arrested at ... -
![Nollywood Actress, Omowunmi Dada Undergoes Leg Surgery]()
Nollywood Actress, Omowunmi Dada Undergoes Leg Surgery
Nollywood actress Omowunmi Dada has revealed that she recently underwent leg surgery following a long period of enduring pain in silenceThe 35-year-old made the disclosure in a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday, sharing a video montage that captured various stages of her recovery, including time ... -
!["Why I Founded IPOB And Radio Biafra" - Nnamdi Kanu Reveals]()
"Why I Founded IPOB And Radio Biafra" - Nnamdi Kanu Reveals
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Tuesday, April 29, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he is the founder of both IPOB and Radio BiafraKanu said he established the movement and the online radio station to advocate for the welfare and rights of the Igbo people.... -
!["I Didn’t Miss Out On Anything Despite Marrying An Older Man" – Shade Okoya Brags]()
"I Didn’t Miss Out On Anything Despite Marrying An Older Man" – Shade Okoya Brags
Shade Okoya has stated that she didn’t miss out in any aspect of life despite marrying an older man The 48 year old got married to Razak Okoya, an 85-year-old billionaire in 1999 when she was 21.However, addressing the critics of her marriage in her latest interview with BBC Yoruba, Shade Okoya b... -
![Bishop David Abioye Launches Own Church After Retirement From Living Faith]()
Bishop David Abioye Launches Own Church After Retirement From Living Faith
Bishop David Abioye has launched a new church following his retirement from Living Faith Church, founded by Bishop David Oyedepo.Abioye announced the launch of his church via his verified X page, saying Sunday morning se vices would commence on May 4, 2025.He wrote: “Exciting news! By the grace ... -
![BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Socialite, Aisha Achimugu At Abuja Airport]()
BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Socialite, Aisha Achimugu At Abuja Airport
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a renowned business executive and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu.Her legal team made this known in a statement on Tuesday, emphasizing that Achimugu, who arrived voluntarily into the country from London, was arrested... -
![Daughter Of Renowned Musician King Sunny Ade Raises Concern Over Whereabout & Well Being Of Her Father]()
Daughter Of Renowned Musician King Sunny Ade Raises Concern Over Whereabout & Well Being Of Her Father
Damilola Adeniyi, daughter of renowned Juju musician King Sunny Ade, has raised concerns over the whereabouts and well-being of her father, expressing fears that he may have been kidnappedIn a series of posts on her Instagram page over the past two days, Damilola voiced her distress, alleging that ... -
![Wanted CBEX Promoter, Adefowora Abiodun Surrenders To EFCC]()
Wanted CBEX Promoter, Adefowora Abiodun Surrenders To EFCC
One of the suspected promoters of the cryptocurrency trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), Adefowora Abiodun, has voluntarily surrendered himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for investigationAbiodun, accompanied by his lawyers, turned himself in at the EFCC hea... -
![11Yr Old Commits Suicide After Being Bullied By Female Teacher Who Called Him 'Stupid']()
11Yr Old Commits Suicide After Being Bullied By Female Teacher Who Called Him 'Stupid'
An 11-year-old boy, Louis Johnson reportedly took his own life after he was allegedly bullied by a female teacher who repeatedly called him 'stupid,' according to a new lawsuit.Johnson used a firearm to kill himself on April 27, 2023 'after enduring months of bullying and public emba... -
![Police Arrest 33 Suspected Thugs, Recover Dangerous Weapons And Illicit Drugs In Kano]()
Police Arrest 33 Suspected Thugs, Recover Dangerous Weapons And Illicit Drugs In Kano
Thirty-three suspected thugs known as Yan Daba, have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command.During the arrest, the authorities recovered dangerous weapons, illicit drugs as well as stolen properties from the suspects. Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed th... -
![Boko Haram Launches Fresh Attack On Chibok Community, Kills Seven During Funeral Ceremony]()
Boko Haram Launches Fresh Attack On Chibok Community, Kills Seven During Funeral Ceremony
At least seven villagers were killed and several others wounded on Monday evening when suspected Boko Haram insurgents opened fire on residents attending a funeral in Kopl, a community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State.The attackers stormed the village around 6:00 p.m., targeting mourn... -
![President Of Nigeria's Shari’ah Council, Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Is Dead]()
President Of Nigeria's Shari’ah Council, Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Is Dead
The President of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Hadiyatullah, has passed away.The announcement was made on Monday night, April 28, by Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan, the Grand Mufti of Yorubaland, in a statement he personally signed.Details surrounding the e... -
![President Tinubu Celebrates Mike Adenuga @ 72]()
President Tinubu Celebrates Mike Adenuga @ 72
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the Chairman of Globacom and Conoil, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., lauding his contributions to Nigeria’s economic development, job creation, and philanthropy, as he marks his 72nd birthday on April 29In a heartfelt tribute issued on Monday, Tinubu described Adenuga a... -
![FG Set To Pay Outstanding Five Months Wage Award Arrears To Workers]()
FG Set To Pay Outstanding Five Months Wage Award Arrears To Workers
The Federal Government has disclosed that it is set to pay the outstanding five months’ N35,000 wage award arrears to its workers.Director (Press and Public Relations), the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), Bawa Mokwa in a statement issued in Abuja explained that the Fede... -
![2027: Tinubu Needs Second Term to Complete Reforms Says Aviation Minister, Keyamo]()
2027: Tinubu Needs Second Term to Complete Reforms Says Aviation Minister, Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to set aside personal interests and rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.Speaking during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television on ... -
![HORROR: 26 Persons Dead, 3 Injured In Devastating IED Attack On Borno Road]()
HORROR: 26 Persons Dead, 3 Injured In Devastating IED Attack On Borno Road
At least, 26 civilians, including women and children, lost their lives on Monday in a deadly Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack along the Rann–Kala Balge – Gamboru Ngala road in Borno State.According to Zagazola Makama, multiple civilian vehicles travelling from Rann in Kala Balge Local G... -
![WEIRD; Female Passenger Strips N@ked, Poops On Plane Seat During Flight]()
WEIRD; Female Passenger Strips N@ked, Poops On Plane Seat During Flight
A female passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight from Philly to Chicago created a scene during a recent flight after she stripped n@ked and defecated on her seat. According to the airline, the horror incident on board Flight 418 resulted in police being called and medical personnel for “a situat... -
![VIDEO; Moment Cubana Chief Priest Allegedly Barred From Entering Headies Awards]()
VIDEO; Moment Cubana Chief Priest Allegedly Barred From Entering Headies Awards
Nigerian socialite and singer, Cubana Chief Priest was reportedly denied entry at the 17th Headies Awards.The event, held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, brought together some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, and society.But things took an unexpected t... -
![Financial Instructor, Kalu Laments Over Economic Hardship In Nigeria After Seeing "Half Slice" Of Bread Sold In Supermarket]()
Financial Instructor, Kalu Laments Over Economic Hardship In Nigeria After Seeing "Half Slice" Of Bread Sold In Supermarket
A Nigerian financial instructor, Kalu Aja, has reacted to the economic hardship in the country.He expressed concerns after seeing loaves of breads being sold in halves in a store for it to be affordable.He shared a photo showing half a loaf of sliced bread on the shelf in the store. He called it &q... -
![Do2dtun Slams BBN, Whitemoney Over Tribal Remark At Headies After Receiving An Award]()
Do2dtun Slams BBN, Whitemoney Over Tribal Remark At Headies After Receiving An Award
Do2dtun has criticized reality TV star Whitemoney for making tribal remarks during the 17th Headies AwardsWhitemoney, who accepted the Afrobeats Single of the Year award on behalf of singer Flavour, stated he was receiving it “on behalf of the Igbos,” sparking backlash.Do2dtun described the com... -
![VIDEO: ‘Poverty Is Not A Crime’ - Akpabio Tells Nigerians From Pope’s Funeral In Rome]()
VIDEO: ‘Poverty Is Not A Crime’ - Akpabio Tells Nigerians From Pope’s Funeral In Rome
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerians to show greater love and solidarity, declaring that poverty is not a crime. Speaking from Rome after attending the funeral of Pope Francis, Akpabio reflected on the late pontiff’s humility and commitment to service.Akpabio, who led a five-... -
![VIDEO; Chaos As Bride And Groom’s Families Fight Dirty After Church Wedding]()
VIDEO; Chaos As Bride And Groom’s Families Fight Dirty After Church Wedding
Drama as a trending video captures the moment a bride and groom’s families engage in a messy fight allegedly soon after their church wedding.The video was spotted making the rounds on the social-networking site, X.It was gathered from the post made by @ChuksEricE that the couple had just gotten m... -
![VIDEO; “I Just Don’t Have The Desire For Marriage Anymore” – Media Personality, Chude Jideonwo]()
VIDEO; “I Just Don’t Have The Desire For Marriage Anymore” – Media Personality, Chude Jideonwo
Media personality Chude Jideonwo has talked candidly about his disinterest in marriage and the reasons behind it.In an interview, Chude revealed that while he was in his 20s, he was keen to be married.He claims that he came to the realisation that his desire for marriage stemmed solely from his lon... -
![Nigerians React As Lady Questions Why She Should Give Her Phone Number To A Man Inside Keke]()
Nigerians React As Lady Questions Why She Should Give Her Phone Number To A Man Inside Keke
A Nigerian lady, Lase has been lambasted on the X platform for complaining after a man she met inside a commercial tricycle popularly known as Keke requested for her phone number.“I'm inside keke, you're inside keke too. So why should I give you my number?” she wrote on X.The post eli... -
![PHOTOS: Ghanaian Man Marries Three Wives Same Day]()
PHOTOS: Ghanaian Man Marries Three Wives Same Day
A Dubai-based Ghanaian man, Nicholas Mbir, married three wives on the same day: Angelina Prah, Grace Agyarko, and Esther Abass. The grand wedding celebration was held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Sakoro Park, near the Salvation Divine Miracle Church in Winneba, Effutu Municipal District, Centra... -
![VIDEO; Headies Paid Tribute To Late Singer, Mohbad]()
VIDEO; Headies Paid Tribute To Late Singer, Mohbad
The 17th Headies Awards paid a tribute to the late Afrobeat singer Mohbad, celebrating his enduring impact on the music industryA video montage showcasing his music and life story was accompanied by a powerful narration, highlighting his journey from Lagos streets to touching millions of hearts.The... -
!["I’m So Hurt" – Peller Breaks Down After Headies Revokes Livestream Invitation]()
"I’m So Hurt" – Peller Breaks Down After Headies Revokes Livestream Invitation
Popular content creator and livestream host, Peller, was reduced to tears during a recent broadcast after alleging that the organisers of the 2025 Headies Awards revoked their invitation for him to livestream the prestigious event at the last minute despite earlier agreements and his extensive prep... -
![Gunmen Shoot Dead 37 Cattle In Fresh Attack In Plateau Community]()
Gunmen Shoot Dead 37 Cattle In Fresh Attack In Plateau Community
Not less than 37 cattle were reportedly killed by gunmen in the Tashek community of the Riyom local government area in Plateau State.Representing the state chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, reported that the incident took place aroun... -
!["Why I Date Men Older Than Me" – Actress, Beverly Osu]()
"Why I Date Men Older Than Me" – Actress, Beverly Osu
Actress, Beverly Osu has opened up about her preference for dating older men. She explained that her attraction to older partners stems more from her upbringing than from any personal issuesDuring a conversation on the WithChude podcast hosted by Chude Jideonwo, Beverly shared that growing up surro... -
![BREAKING: Court Sentences Late Gospel Singer, Osinachi’s Husband To Death By Hanging]()
BREAKING: Court Sentences Late Gospel Singer, Osinachi’s Husband To Death By Hanging
Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late gospel music sensation Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting at Wuse Zone 2, Abuja.In a verdict delivered on Monday, Justice Nwosu-Iheme found Nwachukwu guilty of culpable homicide over t... -
![Reason I Didn’t Report Michael Ataga’s Death To Police – Chidinma]()
Reason I Didn’t Report Michael Ataga’s Death To Police – Chidinma
A 300-level student of the University of Lagos, Chidinma Ojukwu, who is standing trial for the alleged murder of Super TV CEO, Michael Usifo Ataga, has told the Lagos State High Court that fear prevented her from reporting the incident to the police.Chidinma, on Monday, continued her defence before... -
![Court Remands 6 Suspects For Alleged Kidnapping In Niger State]()
Court Remands 6 Suspects For Alleged Kidnapping In Niger State
A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Minna has ordered the remand of six individuals, including a married woman, in correctional custody for alleged kidnapping. The court ruled that it lacks jurisdiction to try the case, despite the defendants’ pleas.The accused, A’isha Sani, Abuh Mohammed, Daudu Mo... -
![Late Gospel Singer, Osinachi’s Husband, Peter Nwachukwu Sentenced to Death by Hanging]()
Late Gospel Singer, Osinachi’s Husband, Peter Nwachukwu Sentenced to Death by Hanging
Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late popular gospel singer, Osinachi, has been sentenced to death by hanging.Justice Nwosu-Iheme of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting at Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, passed the sentence on Peter Nwachukwu on Monday.The court sentenced Nwachukwu to death by ha... -
![Vatican Announces Date For Conclave To Select New Pope]()
Vatican Announces Date For Conclave To Select New Pope
The Vatican said on Monday that the conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7.Cardinals are expected to convene at the Vatican to begin the process of finding a new pope, who will become the Catholic Church’s 267th leader.Gistmania reports that with the passing of Pope Francis,... -
!["How I Rode On Social Media Mockery To Become Successful Filmmaker" - Funke Akindele]()
"How I Rode On Social Media Mockery To Become Successful Filmmaker" - Funke Akindele
Nollywood filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has explained how ‘mockery about her leaving one husband for the other’ made her tougher and fired her on to the successes she is recording as a filmmaker.Akindele spoke while sharing her life life story along other artistes on the Chude Live Conversation Sh... -
![Annie Macaulay Set To Launch New TV Station, Credits Her Children As Backbone]()
Annie Macaulay Set To Launch New TV Station, Credits Her Children As Backbone
Annie Macaulay has revealed plans to launch her own online TV station, Annie Macaulay TV, as she moves forward after her separation from Nigerian music legend, Innocent “2Baba” Idibia.Speaking during an interview with BBC News Pidgin at the 17th Headies Awards on April 28, 2025, Annie shared th... -
![Shallipopi Vows To Boycott Next Headies After Organizers Fail To Present Plaque For Award He Won]()
Shallipopi Vows To Boycott Next Headies After Organizers Fail To Present Plaque For Award He Won
Nigerian singer, Shallipopi has slammed organisers of premier Afrobeats award, The Headies. He vowed never to attend such an event again. This comes after having an embarrassing moment at the 17th edition in Lagos on Sunday. Shallipopi, who lost the keenly contested Next Rated category to his frequ... -
![How Gunmen Abduct Wife, Daughter Of Kaduna District Head, Alhaji Shuaibu Galadima]()
How Gunmen Abduct Wife, Daughter Of Kaduna District Head, Alhaji Shuaibu Galadima
Gunmen have abducted Harira Abdullahi, the wife of the District Head of Aboro in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Alhaji Shuaibu Suleiman Galadima, alongside his daughter, Maryam Suleiman Galadima. The incident occurred around 7:36 pm on Sunday, April 27, when the attackers stormed the ... -
![EFCC Burst Fenson Guest House, Arrest 27 Internet Fraudsters In Taraba]()
EFCC Burst Fenson Guest House, Arrest 27 Internet Fraudsters In Taraba
Operatives of the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Sunday, April 27, 2025 arrested 27 suspected internet fraudsters in Jalingo , Taraba State.The suspects were arrested at Fenson Guest House and mile 6 in Jalingo, based on credible intelligence on th...
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