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![Young Man Who Kidnapped & Collected N4m Ransom From His Own Father Gets Killed In Kogi]()
Young Man Who Kidnapped & Collected N4m Ransom From His Own Father Gets Killed In Kogi
Daily Post reports that a notorious kidnap kingpin who abducted his own father and collected N4 million ransom has been killed in Kogi State.The kidnap kingpin, whose name was not made public, was killed on Saturday in a gun duel with security operatives in Olamaboro Local Government of the state.D... -
!['My 21-Yr-Old Daughter Went To Work & Never Returned Since Over A Week' – Delta Trader Laments]()
'My 21-Yr-Old Daughter Went To Work & Never Returned Since Over A Week' – Delta Trader Laments
Mrs Doris Objuvwuverhie, a heartbroken Delta State-based trader and mother of two, speaks on how agonizing it has been for her searching for her 21-year-old daughter, Stephanie, who went to work on July 19, 2021 and has never returned When was the last time you saw your daughter? She left home as... -
!["How My Role Was Once Taken Away From Me At Location" – Actress, Temidayo Babatunde]()
"How My Role Was Once Taken Away From Me At Location" – Actress, Temidayo Babatunde
Nigerian actress, Temidayo Babatunde has talked about her life and how she has had to make sacrifices to evolve. Background My childhood was eventful and fun-filled. Adulthood can be boring as you have to make things happen by yourself, but as a child one’s parents made things happen. I grew up... -
![Popular Nigerian Dancer, Korra Obidi & Husband, Dr. Dean Justin Are Expecting 2nd Child (Video)]()
Popular Nigerian Dancer, Korra Obidi & Husband, Dr. Dean Justin Are Expecting 2nd Child (Video)
Popular Nigerian dancer, Korra Obidi and her husband, Dr. Dean Justin, are expecting their second child.The professional dancer gave the good news on her Instagram page recently — in her post, she showed off her baby bump in a video with the caption; ”Shakara don start part 2Team Baby boy, sta... -
!["How I Felt Insecure While Battling Skin Disorder" – Actress, Efe Irele Opens Up]()
"How I Felt Insecure While Battling Skin Disorder" – Actress, Efe Irele Opens Up
Efe Irele, a Nigerian actress, has recounted how she battled hyperpigmentation, which inspired her to create her own skincare line.Speaking in an interview with Sunday Scoop, she said, “My skin at its worst was my inspiration for creating a skincare line. I remember how insecure I felt when I w... -
![BREAKING! IGP Usman Baba Suspends Embattled DCP, Abba Kyari Over Hushpuppi Connection]()
BREAKING! IGP Usman Baba Suspends Embattled DCP, Abba Kyari Over Hushpuppi Connection
Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has called for the immediate suspension of Abba Kyari, a deputy commissioner of police indicted in a $1.1m international fraud conspiracy with a notorious fraudster, Ramoni Abass, aka Hushpuppi.The police boss made the recommendation to the Police Service Com... -
![#BBNaija2021! I Brought Three Vibrators With Me To The House – 21-Year-Old Housemate, Saskay]()
#BBNaija2021! I Brought Three Vibrators With Me To The House – 21-Year-Old Housemate, Saskay
Housemate Saskay has left her colleagues in awe as she reveals that she came to the Big Brother Naija show with three vibrators to aid her sexual life.In the early hours of today’s episode, Angel asked her housemates if vibrators were allowed in the house.Other housemates questioned Angel on why ... -
!["A Sex-starved Marriage Is Heading For Destruction" - Bishop David Oyedepo]()
"A Sex-starved Marriage Is Heading For Destruction" - Bishop David Oyedepo
The General Overseer of the Living Faith Church popularly known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has warned married couples on the dangers of not having a good sex life.In a post shared on his Ministries social media handles yesterday evening, the clergyman averred that a sex-starved marria... -
!["Why Saraki Was In Our Office" – EFCC]()
"Why Saraki Was In Our Office" – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed the reason for having the former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki in its custody, Newspremises reports.It was widely reported on Saturday that EFCC allegedly arrested the former Senate President.But EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujar... -
![17-Year-Old Student Stabs Teacher, Job Dashe To Death In Plateau State (Photo)]()
17-Year-Old Student Stabs Teacher, Job Dashe To Death In Plateau State (Photo)
A 17-year old student of Government Technical College Bukuru, Plateau State has murdered his own teacher, Job Dashe.It was gathered that Dashe was a Physics tutor. He was stabbed to death during the week, leaving behind a pregnant wife whom he married last year November.The deceased was a graduate ... -
!["They Say You Are Dead But You Are Alive...." - Actress, Eucharia Anunobi Mourns Rachel Oniga]()
"They Say You Are Dead But You Are Alive...." - Actress, Eucharia Anunobi Mourns Rachel Oniga
Veteran Nollywood actress, Eucharia Anunobi, has mourned her colleague, Rachel Oniga.Eucharia posted on her IG page a touching tribute which reads; Hmmmm . They say you’re dead .But you’re alive in my heart and spirit.You honoured me , not minding the distance , on one of the happiest day of my... -
![Viral Video Of 13-year Old Boy Driving A Truck In Nigeria]()
Viral Video Of 13-year Old Boy Driving A Truck In Nigeria
A shocked man has recorded a 13-year old boy driving a truck in Nigeria.The man who was shocked about how that could happen, says he wouldn’t have believed it if he hadn’t see it with his own eyes. Watch the video below… [html]... -
!["I Can’t Marry A Jobless Man" – Mapia Tea CEO, Mary Jeremiah]()
"I Can’t Marry A Jobless Man" – Mapia Tea CEO, Mary Jeremiah
The thirst for good looks and fitness has birthed all kinds of slim tea and herbal products, including Mapia Tea which has proved its mettle among the lot. And the delectable damsel behind the brand, Mary Nyananyobau Jeremiah who is in her 30s speaks with Potpourri on the brand, her relationship wi... -
![Photos From President Buhari's Son, Yusuf & Zahra Bayero's Pre-wedding Festivities (Polo Tournament)]()
Photos From President Buhari's Son, Yusuf & Zahra Bayero's Pre-wedding Festivities (Polo Tournament)
President Mohammadu Bihari’s son, Yusuf and Emir of Bichi’s daughter, Zahra Ado-Bayero, are both set to tie the knot on August 20.The couple’s prewedding festivities have begun as friends and family organize a special Polo Tournament.Some family members and friends including the newlywed daug... -
![Hoodlums Invade Amuludun FM In Ibadan, Destroy Cars, Property Worth Millions Of Naira]()
Hoodlums Invade Amuludun FM In Ibadan, Destroy Cars, Property Worth Millions Of Naira
Some hoodlums have invaded Radio Nigeria in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, DAILY POST reports.Our correspondent learnt that the radio station, christened Amuludun 99.1 FM was invaded by about twelve hoodlums Saturday afternoon.The reason for the invasion has not been revealed.Amuludun FM is located... -
!["30 Of 65 Private Jets In Nigeria Owe Duties" – Nigeria Customs Service]()
"30 Of 65 Private Jets In Nigeria Owe Duties" – Nigeria Customs Service
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says 30 out of 65 private airplanes verified owe duties to the Federal Government of Nigeria.The Public Relations Officer, Joseph Attah, made the disclosure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).He said some of the airplanes came into the country by Temporary Importa... -
![COVID-19!:25 Corps Members Test Positive In Gombe]()
COVID-19!:25 Corps Members Test Positive In Gombe
No fewer than twenty-five members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have tested positive for the dreaded COVID:19 in Gombe State.This was disclosed on Saturday by the State Commissioner of Health, Dr Habu Dahiru.According to the Commissioner, a total of 1,291 tests were conducted on corps ... -
![Abba Kyari Assembles Team Of lawyers, Threatens To Expose Other Police Officers If Extradited]()
Abba Kyari Assembles Team Of lawyers, Threatens To Expose Other Police Officers If Extradited
Abba Kyari, the embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police, on Friday assembled a team of lawyers to fight off his looming arrest and extradition by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States, which appears to be hell bent in returning with the alleged fraudulent officer, according to an exclu... -
![Hushpuppi Reportedly Mentions Linda Ikeji & Dino Melaye To FBI During Interrogation (Video)]()
Hushpuppi Reportedly Mentions Linda Ikeji & Dino Melaye To FBI During Interrogation (Video)
Embattled Nigerian Instagram celebrity Hushpuppi has recently agreed to plead guilty to the U.S Federal Court.According to reports, Hushpuppi would be facing 20 years jail term in prison should he finally plead guilty and brings his trial to a close.Nigerian journalist, Kemi Olunloyo disclosed, �... -
![FLASHBACK! How Lagos Businessman Accused Abba Kyari, Of N41million Extortion In 2020]()
FLASHBACK! How Lagos Businessman Accused Abba Kyari, Of N41million Extortion In 2020
A Lagos State-based businessman, in October 2020, accused Nigeria’s Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, of N41million extortion at the time when Kyari was the Operation Commander (OC), of the now disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ikeja.Kyari is currently enmeshed in fraud allegations m... -
!["How Veteran Actress, Rachel Oniga Died" – Actors Guild, Lagos State Chapter]()
"How Veteran Actress, Rachel Oniga Died" – Actors Guild, Lagos State Chapter
The Public Relations Officer of the Actors’ Guild, Lagos State chapter, Olamilekan Ojora, has debunked reports that actress, Rachel Oniga, died from COVID-19 complications. “She (Rachel Oniga) passed away on Friday night around 10 p.m. She had malaria and typhoid,” Mr Ojora, told PREMIUM T... -
![Inside Details Of FBI’s Meeting With Inspector-General Of Police Over Abba Kyari And Hushpuppi]()
Inside Details Of FBI’s Meeting With Inspector-General Of Police Over Abba Kyari And Hushpuppi
According to an exclusive report by SaharaReporters, Usman Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, on Friday met for several hours with operatives of the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation in Abuja over the arrest warrant issued on Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari.This was seq... -
!["We May Dismiss Embattled Police Officer, Abba Kyari" – Police Service Commission]()
"We May Dismiss Embattled Police Officer, Abba Kyari" – Police Service Commission
The Police Service Commission has said it could dismiss Abba Kyari, embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police and Commander of the Inspector-General of Police’s Intelligence Response and Monitoring Team, indicted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for alleged involvement in a $1.1million intern... -
![Family Breaks Silence Over Veteran Actress, Rachel Oniga's Death; Reveals Cause Of Her Death]()
Family Breaks Silence Over Veteran Actress, Rachel Oniga's Death; Reveals Cause Of Her Death
The family of Nollywood actress, Rachel Tabuno Oniga has released a press statement concerning her sudden demise saying the actress died due to a heart related issue and not from covid-19 complications.The statement was released on the actress’ official Instagram page with the family asking her n... -
![REVEALED! APC Chieftain & Former Lagos Gov., Bola Tinubu Hospitalized In US, Undergoes Surgery]()
REVEALED! APC Chieftain & Former Lagos Gov., Bola Tinubu Hospitalized In US, Undergoes Surgery
According to an exclusive report by SaharaReporters, it has been learnt that Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress and former Lagos State Governor, is presently hospitalised in Maryland, the United States,SaharaReporters further gathered that Tinubu, who has had several ... -
![WOW! 15 Giant Snails From Nigeria Capable Of Causing Meningitis Seized At US Airport (Video)]()
WOW! 15 Giant Snails From Nigeria Capable Of Causing Meningitis Seized At US Airport (Video)
Fifteen giant African land snails were seized from a passenger at Bush Intercontinental Airport in early July, according to federal officials.The person was flying from Nigeria, and during a luggage exam, U.S. Customs and Border Protection found three plastic bags, containing the live snails.CPB sa... -
![FBI Agents Mounts Pressure on IGP, Demand Abba Kyari’s Arrest And Extradition To US]()
FBI Agents Mounts Pressure on IGP, Demand Abba Kyari’s Arrest And Extradition To US
The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) is reportedly mounting pressure on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, over the extradition of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari, to the United States.It was reported how Kyari was indicted by the U.S. authorities in an investi... -
![US-based Man, Larry Odigie Arrested In Nigeria & Paraded After He Was Found Carrying A Gun (Video)]()
US-based Man, Larry Odigie Arrested In Nigeria & Paraded After He Was Found Carrying A Gun (Video)
A US-based man was arrested and paraded after he was found carrying a gun in Nigeria.The man, named Larry Odigie, from Benin, Edo state, was arrested when he went to confront a mattress seller to ask for his money back.Odigie was paraded alongside a second man, Victor Jacob from Benue State, whom h... -
![Joke Silva, Jide Kosoko, Hilda Dokubo, Other Celebs Pay Tribute To Late Actress, Rachel Oniga (Photos)]()
Joke Silva, Jide Kosoko, Hilda Dokubo, Other Celebs Pay Tribute To Late Actress, Rachel Oniga (Photos)
The news of the death of Veteran Actress, Rachel Oniga came as a shock to Nigerians in the early hours of today .Rachel an actress and movie producer has featured in classics and successful movies such as "Sango," "Died Wretched," "The Only Nigerian Girl,” “Docto... -
![Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus Floors UEFA In Court In Pursuit Of Super League Dream]()
Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus Floors UEFA In Court In Pursuit Of Super League Dream
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus will pursue their European Super League dream, after winning in court on Friday.The three clubs refused to pull out of plans for the breakaway league in April, after nine clubs withdrew following public outrage.In a statement on their respective websites, it read... -
![EFCC Arrests Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki Over Allegations Of Theft & Money Laundering]()
EFCC Arrests Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki Over Allegations Of Theft & Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested a former president of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, over allegations of theft and money laundering.According to Premium Times, Saraki was detained on Saturday to answer questions over alleged theft and laundering of p... -
![Actress, Funke Akindele Appreciates God As She Shares Her Throwback Photos]()
Actress, Funke Akindele Appreciates God As She Shares Her Throwback Photos
On Thursday, Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has taken to her Instagram page to share throwback photos of herself.In the photo, It was seen that Funke akindele was wearing a black Tank top and a jean trouser as she poses in the photo.While she shared the photos, she captioned; “WETIN DEY SUP? I... -
![UEFA Super Cup Final: Major Injury Blow Hits Villarreal Ahead Of Chelsea Clash]()
UEFA Super Cup Final: Major Injury Blow Hits Villarreal Ahead Of Chelsea Clash
Villarreal have suffered a major injury blow ahead of their UEFA Super Cup final against Chelsea on August 11.The LaLiga side confirmed in a statement on Friday night that midfielder Dani Parejo suffered muscle damage ahead of the UEFA Super Cup final against Chelsea.Parejo was stretchered off in V... -
![APC Will Take Over From PDP In 2023 In Oyo– Lawan Boasts]()
APC Will Take Over From PDP In 2023 In Oyo– Lawan Boasts
The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday, said that it will take over the state from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in 2023.The party made this disclosure on Friday in Ibadan, the state capital.APC Ward Congress committee Chairman, Alhaji Gambo Lawan, who addressed a press confere... -
![$12bn Cash Payment To Service Foreign Debt In 2005, A Wrong Move - Fashola Condemns Obasanjo]()
$12bn Cash Payment To Service Foreign Debt In 2005, A Wrong Move - Fashola Condemns Obasanjo
A former governor of Lagos state and Nigeria’s Works and Housing Minister, Babatunde Fashola, has condemned the decision of 2005 Olusegun Obasanjo led government to pay $12 billion in cash to Nigeria’s creditors, out of the $30 billion sovereign debt in 2005.According to Fashola as at the time ... -
![#BBNaija: Saskay, Arin, Niyi, Emmanuel & JayPaul Win N1.75M After Winning The Day’s Task]()
#BBNaija: Saskay, Arin, Niyi, Emmanuel & JayPaul Win N1.75M After Winning The Day’s Task
Five Big Brother Naija housemates win the sum of N1.75M after emerging winner of the task of the day named Glover Challenge.The task of the day required the housemates who were divided into a group of five to speak about GLOVER as one of the entities that sponsor the show.The challenge had four tea... -
![UNIPORT Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Andrew Efemini Dies Two Days After Appointment]()
UNIPORT Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Andrew Efemini Dies Two Days After Appointment
The Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Professor Andrew Efemini is dead.Professor Efemini died on Saturday, 31 July, at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital.His death has been confirmed in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the University of P... -
![Over 200 Nigerian Army Officers To Write Qualifying Exams In Kaduna]()
Over 200 Nigerian Army Officers To Write Qualifying Exams In Kaduna
Nigerian Army officers, numbering over 200 of the ranks of Captain were expected to converge on Jaji Military Cantonment in Kaduna State for the senior staff course qualifying examination.The examination was scheduled to take place from the 2nd to the 6th of August, 2021.The Acting Deputy Director,... -
![Bandits Break Into Zamfara Hospital, kidnap A Nurse And Caregiver]()
Bandits Break Into Zamfara Hospital, kidnap A Nurse And Caregiver
The General Hospital at Dansadau, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State was on Friday July 30, invaded by bandits. It was reported that a nurse and caregiver were abducted by the bandits who reportedly headed to the outpatient ward during the attack. An eyewitness said; “When they couldn�... -
![Nigerian Doctors Begin Nationwide Strike]()
Nigerian Doctors Begin Nationwide Strike
Members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, have unanimously agreed to embark on an indefinite strike from Monday.The doctors reached the decision following their National Executive Council (NEC) meeting by over 50 members across the country.NARD noted the Federal Government has ...
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