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![NDLEA Arrests Three Drugs Peddlers, Confcciscate Drugs Worth Over N2.6bn In Jigawa]()
NDLEA Arrests Three Drugs Peddlers, Confcciscate Drugs Worth Over N2.6bn In Jigawa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has announced the confiscation of controlled drugs worth over N2.6 billion in Gumel Local Government Area of Jigawa State.The commander of the Jigawa State NDLEA Command, Musa Maina, made this known while parading the suspects on Monday at the Comman... -
![Kai! Listen To The New Collaboration Between Olamide and Wizkid]()
Kai! Listen To The New Collaboration Between Olamide and Wizkid
Okay, here is an SEO-friendly blog post about the new song "Kai!" by Olamide and Wizkid, based on the information gathered. Olamide and Wizkid Ignite the Scene with Electrifying New Afrobeats Banger "Kai!" The Afrobeats world is buzzing! Nigerian music heavyweights Olamide and W... -
!["We Officially Start At 8am" – JAMB Responds To Peter Obi’s Criticisms Of Early Exam Time]()
"We Officially Start At 8am" – JAMB Responds To Peter Obi’s Criticisms Of Early Exam Time
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has debunked criticisms by a former Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, over the early resumption time for its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.Gistmania recalls that Obi in a post on his official X handle on Sunday, p... -
![VP Shettima, Zulum, Omo-Agege Depart Abuja For Delta State To Attend APC Mega Rally]()
VP Shettima, Zulum, Omo-Agege Depart Abuja For Delta State To Attend APC Mega Rally
Vice President, Sen Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Delta State for the mega rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC).Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, his cabinet members, and former Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, recently dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC.Shettima, along with ... -
![VIDEO: Lagos Residents Protest Over Exorbitant Rent Hike by Real Estate Agents]()
VIDEO: Lagos Residents Protest Over Exorbitant Rent Hike by Real Estate Agents
Residents of Lagos are increasingly voicing their frustrations over steep rent hikes imposed by landlords and real estate agents, leading to protests and calls for government interventionIn recent years, Lagos has witnessed significant rent escalations, with some areas experiencing increases of ove... -
![Pope’s Burial: APC Orders VDM To Apologize To Senator Akpabio In 7 Days]()
Pope’s Burial: APC Orders VDM To Apologize To Senator Akpabio In 7 Days
The South-South chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to social media activist VeryDarkMan, demanding a public apology for criticizing Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s recent trip to RomeVeryDarkMan had questioned Akpabio’s attendance at the Pope’s... -
![Moment Annie Almost Introduced Herself As Idibia But Immediately Corrected Herself At Headies]()
Moment Annie Almost Introduced Herself As Idibia But Immediately Corrected Herself At Headies
Nollywood actress, Annie Macaulay had a subtle but powerful moment that caught everyone's attention at the 2025 Headies Awards.While introducing herself on stage, Annie almost slipped and said her former last name Idibia — linked to her marriage with music icon, 2Baba (formerly known as Tufa... -
![Vlogger Sisi Yemmie Shares Conversation With Housekeeper's Partner Who Asked Him To Sack Her]()
Vlogger Sisi Yemmie Shares Conversation With Housekeeper's Partner Who Asked Him To Sack Her
Nigerian food vlogger, Sisi Yemmie, has taken to the X platform to open up on her conversation with her housekeeper's partner, who asked him to fire her from her job.She explained that the man has 4 kids with her housekeeper and they live together as a couple. However, they are not married.The... -
![Fears Of Boko Haram Comeback Stir In Nigerian Birthplace Of Maiduguri]()
Fears Of Boko Haram Comeback Stir In Nigerian Birthplace Of Maiduguri
Threat from jihadists had widely been perceived to be extinguished, but recent clashes suggest otherwiseOn the road running from Maiduguri’s airport to the city, the freshly repainted walls of a girls’ college stood in defiant opposition to a years-long campaign by the jihadists of Boko Haram t... -
![Rapper, OdumoduBlvck Wins Next Rated Award At Headies]()
Rapper, OdumoduBlvck Wins Next Rated Award At Headies
Rapper OdumoduBlvck emerged winner of the ‘Next Rated’ category at the 17th edition of the prestigious Headies Award held on Sunday at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos.The Next Rated category is arguably the most coveted award at the Headies, recognising the most promising and talented emerging... -
![VIDEO; "No Single Person Can Defeat Tinubu Alone" - Kenneth Okonkwo]()
VIDEO; "No Single Person Can Defeat Tinubu Alone" - Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign council in the 2023 elections, has opined that no candidate can single-handedly defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election.He stated that if a coalition is formed, they can unite to unseat Presiden... -
![17th Headies: Drama As Odumodublvck Refuses To Leave Stage After Winning Next Rated]()
17th Headies: Drama As Odumodublvck Refuses To Leave Stage After Winning Next Rated
Rapper, Odumodublvck shocked many after refusing to leave the stage at the 17th Headies Awards ceremony held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos. The event held on Sunday saw industry personalities grace the show. After winning the Next Rated, the rapper refused to exit the stage. Odumodublvck, w... -
![A Posthumous Victory: Mohbad’s “Ask About Me” Wins Best Street-Hop Artist At the 2025 Headies]()
A Posthumous Victory: Mohbad’s “Ask About Me” Wins Best Street-Hop Artist At the 2025 Headies
In a deeply emotional moment at the 2025 Headies Awards, the late Mohbad was posthumously awarded Best Street-Hop Artiste for his hit track “Ask About Me.” The song, which became an anthem for many fans, highlighted Mohbad’s raw talent, distinctive style, and undeniable influence on the Niger... -
![Tragedy As Cyclist Dies After Colliding With Truck In Lagos]()
Tragedy As Cyclist Dies After Colliding With Truck In Lagos
A yet-to-be-identified cyclist who collided with a moving truck in the Ikeja area of Lagos state has been reported dead.The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the accident in a statement by its General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, on Sunday in Lagos.According to Bakare-... -
![PHOTOS: Nigerian National And Two Others Arrested Over Gold Robbery In Ghana]()
PHOTOS: Nigerian National And Two Others Arrested Over Gold Robbery In Ghana
Three suspects have been arrested by the Western Central Regional Police Command in connection for gold robbery at Wassa Afransie in the Western Region, Ghana.The suspects; Emmanuel Kelvin, a Nigerian national; Felix Adjei, also known as Africa or Nana Adjei; and Kofi Appiah, alias Kesse allegedly ... -
![17th Headies: Singer, Tems Wins Best Recording Of The Year, Mother Accepts Award]()
17th Headies: Singer, Tems Wins Best Recording Of The Year, Mother Accepts Award
Nigerian singer Tems has won Best Recording of the Year at the 17th Headies Awards for her compelling single “Burning”.The track, included in her 18-song album Born in the Wild, demonstrates her outstanding talent and musical expertise.Tems faced tough competition, triumphing over fellow nomine... -
![Peter Obi Lacks Moral Right To Speak On Poverty Says Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu]()
Peter Obi Lacks Moral Right To Speak On Poverty Says Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has criticized former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, claiming he lacks the moral authority to speak on poverty in NigeriaThe governor’s remarks followed Obi’s recent lecture at Johns Hopkins University, whe... -
![“Nothing Good Can Come Out From Tinubu’s Govt, I’ve Lost Faith In Him” – Ex-APC Vice Chair, Lukman]()
“Nothing Good Can Come Out From Tinubu’s Govt, I’ve Lost Faith In Him” – Ex-APC Vice Chair, Lukman
Former national vice chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Salihu Lukman, has concluded that ‘nothing good can ever come out from President Bola Tinubu’s led administration’.Mr. Lukman noted that he does not believe the President will achieve anything significant before May 2027.S... -
![Two Abducted Kwara Local Govt Staff Regain Freedom]()
Two Abducted Kwara Local Govt Staff Regain Freedom
The female legal officer and the Director of Personnel Management of Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, Barrister Omoladun Elizabeth and Musibau Amuda, respectively, who were abducted on Friday, have been set free by their captors.A viral message of appreciation by the Chairman of the lo... -
![No Woman Goes To A Pastor, Imam Or Spiritualist, To Check If An Abroad Man Is Her Husband -Man Says]()
No Woman Goes To A Pastor, Imam Or Spiritualist, To Check If An Abroad Man Is Her Husband -Man Says
A Nigerian user on X shared an interesting take between home based Nigerian ladies and abroad based men who seek their hands in marriage .According to Agba John Doe, “No woman goes to a pastor, imam or spiritualist, to check if an abroad man is her husband “ X Users reacted to his post, with o... -
![Bank Employee, Stephen Ejieze Arrested After Filming Employees In Bathroom To Sell Online]()
Bank Employee, Stephen Ejieze Arrested After Filming Employees In Bathroom To Sell Online
A shocking incident involving an employee of Access Bank PLC has left staff members in disbelief and anger after it was revealed that the worker had been secretly recording co-workers in the bank’s facilities and selling the footage online. The employee, identified as Stephen Ifeanyichukwu Ejieze... -
![Sleeping Prince Al-Waleed Of Saudi Arabia Turns 36 After 20 Years In Coma]()
Sleeping Prince Al-Waleed Of Saudi Arabia Turns 36 After 20 Years In Coma
Prince Al-Waleed, a great-grandson of Saudi Arabia’s founding monarch, King Abdulaziz, has emerged as a lasting symbol of resilience, patience, and unwavering hope for his family and admirers across the globeKnown widely as the “Sleeping Prince,” Al-Waleed has been in a coma since 2005 follow... -
![South Africa-based Nigerian Doctor, Francis Sunday Idika Found Dead In Hospital Restroom Amid Claims Of Workplace Harassment & Bullying]()
South Africa-based Nigerian Doctor, Francis Sunday Idika Found Dead In Hospital Restroom Amid Claims Of Workplace Harassment & Bullying
The healthcare community in Zululand is in shock following the sudden and unexplained death of Dr. Francis Sunday Idika, a Nigerian medical professional who had served the Vryheid Hospital for over 18 years. Dr. Idika, the Deputy Director and Medical Manager at the hospital, was found dead at his w... -
![Driver Killed, Five Passengers Abducted In Zamfara Road Attack]()
Driver Killed, Five Passengers Abducted In Zamfara Road Attack
Armed bandits launched a deadly assault on a Golf vehicle traveling along the Bagaga-Anka road in Zamfara State, killing the driver and kidnapping five passengers on Saturday, April 26, 2025.Sources close to the incident revealed that the attack occurred around 11:40 a.m. when the bandits blocked t... -
![Ex LP Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi Launches Online Portal, ID Cards For Obidient Movement]()
Ex LP Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi Launches Online Portal, ID Cards For Obidient Movement
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has unveiled an online registration portal and identity cards for members of his Obidient Movement, both in Nigeria and across the diasporaThe announcement was made in a joint statement on Saturday by the movement’s National Coordinator, Dr. ... -
!["I Have No Regrets" - Shade Okoya Opens Up On Marrying Billionaire Razak Okoya At 21]()
"I Have No Regrets" - Shade Okoya Opens Up On Marrying Billionaire Razak Okoya At 21
Prominent Nigerian businesswoman, Shade Okoya, has reflected on her marriage to billionaire industrialist Chief Razak Okoya, revealing she has no regrets about marrying a much older man.Speaking during an interview with BBC Yoruba, Shade, who tied the knot with the business mogul in 1999 at the age... -
![Lagos Police Arrest 35-Yr-Old Lady, Adeola Adewale For Killing A 65-Yr-Old Man She Accompanied To A Rented Service Apartment]()
Lagos Police Arrest 35-Yr-Old Lady, Adeola Adewale For Killing A 65-Yr-Old Man She Accompanied To A Rented Service Apartment
The Lagos State Police Command has made a major breakthrough in the investigation of a shocking homicide that took place in the Abule Egba area. A woman, identified as 35-year-old Adeola Adewale, has been arrested in connection with the death of a 65-year-old man, who was found lifeless in a servic... -
![Threats To Gani Fawehinmi’s Family! Falana, Others Raise Alarm]()
Threats To Gani Fawehinmi’s Family! Falana, Others Raise Alarm
Several human rights advocates, including Femi Falana, Executive Director of the International Press Centre, IPC, Lanre Arogundade, and Executive Director of Media Rights Agenda, MRA, Edetaen Ojo, have raised concerns over the growing threats to the family of late human rights icon, Gani Fawehinmi.... -
![Grieving Lagos Mother, Bilikisu Adisa, Accuses Daughter’s Boyfriend of Ritual Killing, Cries Out for Justice (Video)]()
Grieving Lagos Mother, Bilikisu Adisa, Accuses Daughter’s Boyfriend of Ritual Killing, Cries Out for Justice (Video)
A devastated Lagos mother, Bilikisu Adisa, has accused her late daughter’s boyfriend of using the young woman for suspected money rituals, following the mysterious death of her 25-year-old daughter, Adijat Adisa.In an emotional interview with *Sunday PUNCH*, Bilikisu recounted the harrowing event... -
![Usyk And Dubois Set For Epic Heavyweight Rematch In Riyadh Season Showdown At Wembley]()
Usyk And Dubois Set For Epic Heavyweight Rematch In Riyadh Season Showdown At Wembley
Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk are primed for a highly anticipated showdown at Wembley Stadium, where the two heavyweight titans will battle for the coveted undisputed world heavyweight championship. The fight, scheduled for July 19, promises to be a clash of champions with immense stakes.Dubois,... -
![UK Border Officials Foil Nigerian Couple’s Attempt To Smuggle Baby, Couple Sentenced to Prison]()
UK Border Officials Foil Nigerian Couple’s Attempt To Smuggle Baby, Couple Sentenced to Prison
A Nigerian couple has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after attempting to smuggle a baby girl into the United Kingdom, sparking a legal battle over their actions. Border officials at Manchester Airport intercepted the couple when their suspicious behavior regarding the baby triggered an inves... -
![Man Takes His Own Life After Brutally Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend To Death]()
Man Takes His Own Life After Brutally Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend To Death
A South African man, identified as Victor Hlayisani Shivambu, tragically took his own life after fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend, Mihloti Faith Shikhibana, on April 21, 2025, in Nkowankowa township, outside Tzaneen, Limpopo.The shocking incident unfolded when Shivambu allegedly attacked Shikhiba... -
![2027: Allow Tinubu's Eight Years Like Buhari – Tompolo Warns Northerners Over Impending Problem]()
2027: Allow Tinubu's Eight Years Like Buhari – Tompolo Warns Northerners Over Impending Problem
Niger Delta ex-militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo has urged the Northerners to let President Bola Tinubu complete eight years in office just like his predicessor, Muhammadu Buhari, who cames from the North.Tompolo, who spoke on Arise Television amid Atiku Abubakar’s campaign for co... -
![Fire Destroys Millions Of Naira Worth of Property At Oyo Petrol Station]()
Fire Destroys Millions Of Naira Worth of Property At Oyo Petrol Station
A major fire outbreak has destroyed properties valued at millions of naira at Gastab Petroleum Station, located along the Ibadan–Oyo Road in Oyo State.The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening, was reportedly triggered by sparks during the offloading of petroleum spirit from a tanker into ... -
![EFCC Warns That Cash Above $10,000 Must Not Leave Nigeria Without Declaration]()
EFCC Warns That Cash Above $10,000 Must Not Leave Nigeria Without Declaration
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has warned against cash transportation above $10,000 or its equivalent without declaration to the appropriate government agencies.Olukoyede gave this charge in Kano on Saturday, April 26, at a joint sensitisation pr... -
![Tears Flow as Victims of Otobi Akpa Herdsmen Attack Laid to Rest in Benue (Video)]()
Tears Flow as Victims of Otobi Akpa Herdsmen Attack Laid to Rest in Benue (Video)
A heavy cloud of grief descended on Otobi Akpa community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Sunday as no fewer than ten victims of a deadly herdsmen attack were laid to rest.The mass burial, held at Methodist Primary School, Otobi Akpa, followed the brutal assault on the community wh... -
![Police Arrest 16-Year-Old Boy, Solomon Ibiwoye With Firearm In Lagos Community]()
Police Arrest 16-Year-Old Boy, Solomon Ibiwoye With Firearm In Lagos Community
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old boy, Solomon Ibiwoye, for illegal possession of a firearm in the Ebute-Ero area of Lagos.The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Sunday through a post on X (formerly Twitter). He praised vigilant residen... -
!["We Have Spent Over ₦300M On Ransom" - ECWA Calls For Urgent Action Amid Worsening Insecurity In Kaduna & Plateau]()
"We Have Spent Over ₦300M On Ransom" - ECWA Calls For Urgent Action Amid Worsening Insecurity In Kaduna & Plateau
The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has raised alarm over the intensifying violence and insecurity plaguing Kaduna and Plateau states. The Church has appealed to the Federal Government to swiftly address the escalating crises of banditry, kidnappings, and militia attacks.Speaking during a pre... -
![Police Recover Stolen Rifle Linked to Fallen Officer, Foil Kidnap Attempts in Fresh Operations]()
Police Recover Stolen Rifle Linked to Fallen Officer, Foil Kidnap Attempts in Fresh Operations
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the recovery of a rifle stolen during a deadly ambush in Taraba State in 2023, in which Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Aminu Nuhu lost his life.In a statement released on Friday by Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force disclose... -
![AYCF Laments Increase In Level Of Insecurity In Zamfara State, Calls For State Of Emergency]()
AYCF Laments Increase In Level Of Insecurity In Zamfara State, Calls For State Of Emergency
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State, following “the deteriorating security situation in the state.”The President General of the forum, Yerima Shettima, in a statement on Sunday, noted that despite e...
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