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!["Chidinma Ojukwu Acted In Self-Defense As Usifo Tried To Force Her" - Anambra First Lady, Ebele Obiano Reacts (Video)]()
"Chidinma Ojukwu Acted In Self-Defense As Usifo Tried To Force Her" - Anambra First Lady, Ebele Obiano Reacts (Video)
Anambra First Lady, Ebele Obiano, has reacted to Usifo Ataga’s death.The first lady while reacting to the death of the Super TV CEO said Chidinma Ojukwu acted in self defense as Usifo Ataga must have tried to forcefully have his way with her.She disclosed this while speaking at a ceremony today. ... -
![Ex-Lagos State APC Spokesperson,Joe Igbokwe Kneels Down To Praise God Over Nnamdi Kanu's Arrest (Photos)]()
Ex-Lagos State APC Spokesperson,Joe Igbokwe Kneels Down To Praise God Over Nnamdi Kanu's Arrest (Photos)
Joe Igbokwe, former spokesperson of Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, Praises God Over Arrest Of Nnamdi Kanu He said : "TO GOD BE THE GLORY. MAY THE SOULS OF HUNDREDS OF YOUNG MEN WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE SOUTH EAST REST IN PERFECT PEACE. AMEN! AN ENDLESS ALLELUIA!!!&q... -
![Found Love At 47, Married At 48, Gave Birth At 49, Nigerian Woman Celebrates 50th Birthday]()
Found Love At 47, Married At 48, Gave Birth At 49, Nigerian Woman Celebrates 50th Birthday
A Nigerian woman, Ladunni Idowu Giwa-Osagie has welcomed her first child at almost the age of 50. Ladun met her husband, Aigbovo-Giwa-Osagie when she turned 47, they got married at 48, she became pregnant at 49 and on June 25th, 2021, just before her 50th birthday, she gave birth to a baby boy name... -
!['Don't Dare Disconnect Our SIM Cards' - Soldiers Warn Nigerian Government]()
'Don't Dare Disconnect Our SIM Cards' - Soldiers Warn Nigerian Government
The federal government has been warned by some soldiers not to disconnect their lines as the deadline approaches. The soldiers serving in the Northeastern part of the country expressed their displeasure saying the government should give them more time. This comes as the Federal government announced... -
![Nigeria Bans Flights From Turkey, Brazil, India, South Africa (See Reason)]()
Nigeria Bans Flights From Turkey, Brazil, India, South Africa (See Reason)
The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has extended the ban on flights from Brazil, Turkey and India by four weeks.South Africa has been added to the list.Speaking at the national briefing in Abuja on Monday, the Chairman, PSC on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, said “a few weeks ago, w... -
![LASU Student, Afeez Ogunbowale Gets to 21 Years Jail Term For Rap!ng Female Students]()
LASU Student, Afeez Ogunbowale Gets to 21 Years Jail Term For Rap!ng Female Students
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday sentenced a student of Lagos State University (LASU), Afeez Ogunbowale, to 21 years' imprisonment for involvement in armed robbery and rape of two fellow LASU students.Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo sentenced Ogunbowale after finding him guilty of five coun... -
![60-Year-Old Native Doctor, Godfrey Akpudje Arrested With Human Skulls In Delta (Photo)]()
60-Year-Old Native Doctor, Godfrey Akpudje Arrested With Human Skulls In Delta (Photo)
A 60-year-old native doctor, Godfrey Akpudje has been arrested by operatives of the Delta state police after he was found with two human skulls.A statement released by the acting public relations officer of the command, DSP Bringt Edafe, says on June 24, a 35-year-old man Ejiro Okoro reported that ... -
![Nigerian Man, Onyebuchukwu Stanley Egwu Arrested For Sneaking Into Bangladesh From India (Photo)]()
Nigerian Man, Onyebuchukwu Stanley Egwu Arrested For Sneaking Into Bangladesh From India (Photo)
A Nigerian man has been arrested for illegally crossing from India into Bangladesh. The 31-year-old Nigerian identified as Onyebuchukwu Stanley Egwu was arrested at Sylhet, a city in eastern Bangladesh on Monday night, June 28 by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). He is currently in detention. Acting o... -
![Popular Nigeria Actress & DJ, Dorcas Fapson Gets Herself Brand New Range Rover (Video)]()
Popular Nigeria Actress & DJ, Dorcas Fapson Gets Herself Brand New Range Rover (Video)
Popular Nigerian actress and discjockey, Dorcas Fapson has purchased a brand new Range Rover.She shared the good news on her Instagram page this afternoon. See a video of the ride below; [html]... -
![President Buhari's Daughter, Hanan Bags Masters Degree From Royal College Of Art, UK (Video)]()
President Buhari's Daughter, Hanan Bags Masters Degree From Royal College Of Art, UK (Video)
Hanan Buhari, the daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari, bagged a Masters degree in Fine Art Photography from the Royal College of Art, London, United Kingdom, on Tuesday, June 29. The convocation ceremonies which is ongoing in the Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington, will see degrees conferred on... -
![“Fully Mine Now” – Singer, Lyta’s Baby Mama, Kemi Reveals Their Son Will Now Bear Her Last Name]()
“Fully Mine Now” – Singer, Lyta’s Baby Mama, Kemi Reveals Their Son Will Now Bear Her Last Name
Months after accusing him of being a deadbeat father, singer, Lyta’s baby mama, Kemi has revealed their son will now officially bear her last name.Recall that the 21-year-old mother of one recently called out her baby daddy, alleging that the young singer is not actively taking financial responsi... -
![Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Sacks All Members Of His Cabinet]()
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Sacks All Members Of His Cabinet
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has sacked all members of his cabinet.Though, details of the dissolution were not given, Vanguard gathered that he has instructed the commissioners to hand over to their directors.The Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa confirmed the dissolution but did not give... -
![UPDATE: SCOAN Announces Burial Date Of Founder, Prophet TB Joshua, July 9 In Lagos]()
UPDATE: SCOAN Announces Burial Date Of Founder, Prophet TB Joshua, July 9 In Lagos
The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) has announced that its founder, Prophet TB Joshua, would be laid to rest on Friday, July 9, at the church premises in Lagos.The Head of the burial committee, Dr. Gary Tonge, disclosed at a press briefing on Tuesday, June 29. According to him, July 5 to Ju... -
![JUST IN: NANS President, Sunday Asefon Visits Sheikh Gumi In Kaduna]()
JUST IN: NANS President, Sunday Asefon Visits Sheikh Gumi In Kaduna
President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Sunday Asefon, has paid a visit to a controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Gumi.Asefon disclosed this in a press release on Monday.He embarked on the visit with members of the union’s executives.The press release titled: ‘Safe And Secur... -
![Lagos State Government Disclaims Viral Post On New Traffic Offences, Fines]()
Lagos State Government Disclaims Viral Post On New Traffic Offences, Fines
The Lagos State Government has disclaimed an online viral post titled “New Lagos Traffic Offences and Fines” being circulated on social media platforms, advising that the motoring public should disregard the information in its entirety because it false and did not originate from the Min... -
![House of Reps Move to Sanction Hospitals That Don't Report Gunshot Patients]()
House of Reps Move to Sanction Hospitals That Don't Report Gunshot Patients
The House of Representatives has recommended a fine of one million naira against any hospital and healthcare giver that fails to report victims of gunshot to security agencies.The house made the recommendation while considering a report on a Bill for an Act to amend the Compulsory Treatment and Car... -
![NNPC Discloses When Fuel Price Might Be Increased]()
NNPC Discloses When Fuel Price Might Be Increased
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) may increase fuel price after talks with Organised Labour. However, NNPC said for now, there was no plan to increase the official pump price from N162 in July. Group Managing Director (GMD) of NNPC, Malam Mele Kyari stated this on Tuesday during a ... -
![Wathoni Of BBN Says Billionaire's Son Kiddwaya Cant Afford Her (VIDEO)]()
Wathoni Of BBN Says Billionaire's Son Kiddwaya Cant Afford Her (VIDEO)
Big Brother Naija 2020 contestant, Wathoni Anyansi got the attention of viewers and fans on Monday when she said billionaire son, Kiddwaya cannot be able to afford her. She stated this while addressing issues with Erica Nlewedim during the latest episode of BBNaija Lockdown reunion show. Erica had ... -
!['Body Odour Brings Satan Into Your Life' - BBNaija Housemate, Leo Dasilva]()
'Body Odour Brings Satan Into Your Life' - BBNaija Housemate, Leo Dasilva
Former BBNaija housemate, Leo Dasilva took to Twitter to advise those with body odour. According to the reality show star, people should try not to have body odour as it "brings Satan into their life".See Leo's tweet below.... ... -
!["Why I Jumped Bail, Escaped From Nigeria" – Self-Acclaimed IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu]()
"Why I Jumped Bail, Escaped From Nigeria" – Self-Acclaimed IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu
The self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu on Tuesday, opened up on why he escaped from the country inspite of the criminal charges of terrorism and treasonable felony brought against him by the federal governmentLooking heavily weighed down, Kanu, wh... -
![SMH: Video Of Ghanaian Members Of Parliament Praying Against Gay Spirits At A Conference]()
SMH: Video Of Ghanaian Members Of Parliament Praying Against Gay Spirits At A Conference
On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, Some Members of Parliament were spotted at a conference fervently praying to drive out the obscene spirit of LGBTQI+ in Ghana. The conference was organized ahead of the introduction of a Private Member’s Bill to criminalize homosexuality and its related activities in th... -
![What You Should Know About Nnamdi Kanu’s Re-arrest & Remand In DSS Custody]()
What You Should Know About Nnamdi Kanu’s Re-arrest & Remand In DSS Custody
On Tuesday, the federal government announced that leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been re-arrested and extradited to Nigeria to face trial.Premium Times reports that this was made know by Abubakar Malami, Nigeria’s Minister of Justice and Attorney Gen... -
![Market Woman Sparks Controversies Online After She Was Seen With An AK-47 (Photo)]()
Market Woman Sparks Controversies Online After She Was Seen With An AK-47 (Photo)
A photo of a market woman holding an AK-47 rifle protecting her goods has surfaced online leaving Nigerians in shock.According to the Instagram user who posted the photo on the platform. the woman was loading her goods onto a trailer along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway, preparing to take it to the ma... -
![Police Arrest Three Suspects Ritualists With Containers Of Fresh Human Blood In Delta (Photo)]()
Police Arrest Three Suspects Ritualists With Containers Of Fresh Human Blood In Delta (Photo)
Operatives of the Dragon Patrol Team on routine stop and search duty have arrested three suspected ritualists with a container filled with Fresh human blood in Delta State.The suspects include Monday Nwite, 27 years, Madabuchi Nweke 26 years and Nwite Sunday, 21years.The suspects are all indigenes ... -
![Osun State Police Command Four Suspected Cultists, Robbers Terrorizing Osogbo (Photos)]()
Osun State Police Command Four Suspected Cultists, Robbers Terrorizing Osogbo (Photos)
Four suspected armed robbers and cultists terrorising Osogbo and its environs were on Tuesday paraded by the Osun State Police Command.The suspects were also accused of raiding and stealing money from POS operators, market women and members of the public.The suspects are; Tope Gbenga aka Jembe, 21;... -
![Kidnappers Disguise As Bishop, Naval Officer, Storm Church To Defraud Pastor (Video)]()
Kidnappers Disguise As Bishop, Naval Officer, Storm Church To Defraud Pastor (Video)
The Senior Pastor of the Dunamis International Church Centre, Dr Pastor Paul Enenche has narrated a shocking story of how two notorious kidnappers who disguised as Bishop from Gambia and a naval officer stormed the church’s headquarters, Glory Dome, at the Airport Road Abuja to defraud him.The re... -
![President Muhammadu Buhari Seeks Approval For N894bn Supplementary Budget]()
President Muhammadu Buhari Seeks Approval For N894bn Supplementary Budget
President Muhammadu Buhari has written the House of Representatives to seek approval of N894.842bn supplementary budget to fund purchase of COVID-19 drugs and weapons for the Armed Forces.In a letter addressed to Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila read at Tuesday plenary, the President said the supplementar... -
![Unknown Gunmen Murders Prominent Itsekiri Man, Joe Ayomike & His Wife, Shirley In Their House]()
Unknown Gunmen Murders Prominent Itsekiri Man, Joe Ayomike & His Wife, Shirley In Their House
The chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Dr Michael Tidi has expressed shock over the gruesome murder of Pa Joe Ayomike, and his wife, Dr. (Mrs) Chinyere Shirley Ayomike, by unknown gunmen.The corpses of Pa. Joe Ayomike and his wife, were this morning, Monday June 28, discovered in their ... -
![Chidinma Not Telling the Whole Truth About Ataga's Death As The Crime Scene is Revealed (PICS)]()
Chidinma Not Telling the Whole Truth About Ataga's Death As The Crime Scene is Revealed (PICS)
Super TV CEO was bound, gagged, tortured, says brother, Dr Isi Ataga has said his brother, Super TV CEO, Usifo Ataga, was bound, gagged, and tortured before he was murdered.The body of the deceased was found in the apartment room where he had spent the night with a 300 Level student of the Universi... -
![Tonto Dikeh and Her New Boyfriend, Prince Kpokpogri Serving us Some PDA (Photos)]()
Tonto Dikeh and Her New Boyfriend, Prince Kpokpogri Serving us Some PDA (Photos)
Mother of one Tonto Dikeh and her man, Prince Kpokpogri looks really good together as they put up some public display of affection.Peep these really cute photos of Tonto and her man on his birthday…. They say one day, all the love you’ve given away will find its way back to you and finally s... -
![LMAO! Residents Praise God After Spotting A Chicken Shouting "God Have Mercy" (VIDEO)]()
LMAO! Residents Praise God After Spotting A Chicken Shouting "God Have Mercy" (VIDEO)
A mild drama recently occurred in Dakanbi community somewhere in the South West in Nigeria after residents filed out to praise God after they found a chicken in their community clucking what they could interpret as “Olohun Dakun” meaning “God have mercy”. One of the elderly women said: Thi... -
![Sit Down Madam Long Mouth - Tonto Dikeh Slams Shade Ladipo Over Comment on Her New Man]()
Sit Down Madam Long Mouth - Tonto Dikeh Slams Shade Ladipo Over Comment on Her New Man
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has knocked popular media personality Shade Ladipo over her statement regarding her new relationship with Delta State politician Prince Kpokpogri.Shade Ladipo, in a post shared on her Instagram story, said Tonto Dikeh’s attitude of seeking online validation for her r... -
![Ex Actress Tonto Dikeh Set To Wed Isoko Born Anti Corruption Activist Prince Kpokpogri]()
Ex Actress Tonto Dikeh Set To Wed Isoko Born Anti Corruption Activist Prince Kpokpogri
Comrade Prince Akporube Kpokpogri, Chairman of Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum and Tonto Dikeh, former Nollywood actress (turned Philanthropist) are a couple and this hot news was delivered on the social media when Tonto made a Birthday post dedicated to him on Sunday June 28,2021.Some Isoko na... -
![Nigerian Government Announces Deadline For NIN-SIM Verification]()
Nigerian Government Announces Deadline For NIN-SIM Verification
The Federal Government has announced the extension of the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification.The Director, Public Affairs Nigerian Communications Commission, Ikechukwu Adinde disclosed this in a statement on Monday, stating that the verification would continue till July 26, 2021.According to th... -
![Meet The Real Slay Queen, Dr. Olachi S. Ndukwe Who Received 7 Awards During Her Graduation]()
Meet The Real Slay Queen, Dr. Olachi S. Ndukwe Who Received 7 Awards During Her Graduation
A young Nigerian lady, Dr Ola Sandra Ndukwe, has reaped the fruits of hard work as she graduated with distinction in internal medicine. Taking to her Twitter page to celebrate her win, Dr Ndukwe who finished from Imo State University, Owerri, said she bagged seven awards including best in paediatri... -
![Hilarious Reactions To Painting Of Governor Wike By Artist]()
Hilarious Reactions To Painting Of Governor Wike By Artist
Nigerians are reacting to a painting of Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike by an artist. A Facebook user, Bura-Bari Nwilo posted a photo of the artist and the painting on his page and joked that the governor will soon ban freelance artists in Port Harcourt. His post read: “Wike go soon ban freela... -
!["Save Us" Nigerian Bakers Cry Out To FG, BUA Group And Others Are Killing Our Business]()
"Save Us" Nigerian Bakers Cry Out To FG, BUA Group And Others Are Killing Our Business
The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCN), Abuja, has called on the federal government to intervene in the recent price hike of flour by BUA Group – IRS Flour Mill (owned by billionaire Abdulsamad Rabiu), Super Four Mill and Golden Confectionery, stressing that the hike is ... -
![Regina Daniels And Husband, Ned Nwoko Celebrate Their Son, Nunir as He Clocks One]()
Regina Daniels And Husband, Ned Nwoko Celebrate Their Son, Nunir as He Clocks One
Nollywood actress and billionaire’s wife Regina Daniels has penned down a lovely tribute for his son, Munir, as he clocks one today.In a lengthy post on her Instagram page, the actress eulogized her son as she recalled the experiences of her son’s birth.According to Regina, she never stops gush... -
![Eighteen Al-Shabab Terrorists Executed By Firing Squad In Northeast Somalia (PHOTOS)]()
Eighteen Al-Shabab Terrorists Executed By Firing Squad In Northeast Somalia (PHOTOS)
Eighteen al-Shabab militants were executed Sunday in Galkayo town of Mudug, the Puntland State of Somalia, after being sentenced to death earlier by the court. Chairperson of Puntland state court Mohamud Abdi Mohamed said their court proceedings followed through different stages before the executio... -
![Huh? Man Discovers His Son Is His Uncle After His Girlfriend Had An Affair With His Grandfather]()
Huh? Man Discovers His Son Is His Uncle After His Girlfriend Had An Affair With His Grandfather
A man was left devastated when he found out that his son was actually his uncle after discovering that his girlfriend had been having an affair with his own grandfather. The affected man identified on TikTok as @stacks1400 shared that his girlfriend was having an affair with his grandfather while t...
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