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![PHOTOS: Actress Chizzy Alichi Makes First Public Appearance Days After Child Birth]()
PHOTOS: Actress Chizzy Alichi Makes First Public Appearance Days After Child Birth
Nollywood actress Chizzy Alichi has made her first public appearance since welcoming her first child with husband, a baby boy. Recall that the star recently welcomed a baby boy. Her first outing saw her step out in style for the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Icons night. She took to her Instag... -
![Resolve The Crisis in Your Party First Before Talking About Nigeria - Akpabio Tackles Peter Obi]()
Resolve The Crisis in Your Party First Before Talking About Nigeria - Akpabio Tackles Peter Obi
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has criticized Peter Obi, the Labour Party's (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, urging him to address the internal crisis within his party before making divisive comments about Nigeria. Akpabio's remarks came during a valedictory session in honor of the la... -
![PHOTOS: Young Woman Brutally Murdered By Suspected Ritualists, Priv@te Part Removed In Ogun]()
PHOTOS: Young Woman Brutally Murdered By Suspected Ritualists, Priv@te Part Removed In Ogun
A corpse of a yet-to-be-identified woman was found dumped in a drainage along OGTV Road in Ajebo area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, with her private part mutilated.A source reveals on Thursday, May 8, 2025 that residents woke up on Tuesday to the gory sight and alerted the police.The source ... -
![Actress, Sarah Martins Replies Critics Over Her Declaration Of Love For VeryDarkMan]()
Actress, Sarah Martins Replies Critics Over Her Declaration Of Love For VeryDarkMan
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has responded to the criticism she got for showing her love for social media user Verydarkman in public.After Verydarkman was freed, Sarah celebrated his homecoming on Instagram, saying it made her evening better.She proclaimed her love for him and referred to him as... -
!["Why I Will Not Step Down Over Natasha Akpoti’s Sexual Allegations" – Akpabio]()
"Why I Will Not Step Down Over Natasha Akpoti’s Sexual Allegations" – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has made it clear he won’t be stepping down, despite growing calls for his resignation from civil society groups and other concerned organisations.Godswill Akpabio is currently facing serious accusations, including sexual harassment and being linked to election r... -
![Nah Our Papa Be This, We No Get Another One -Anambra Citizens Sing For Tinubu During His Speech]()
Nah Our Papa Be This, We No Get Another One -Anambra Citizens Sing For Tinubu During His Speech
Some youths in Anambra state were spotted singing President Bola Tinubu's praises during his one-day working visit to the state on Thursday.While Tinubu was about rounding off his speech, some young persons began chanting in Pidgin English that he was their father, an allusion to the president... -
![“Mohbad’s Autopsy Cost Me N16 Million” – Late Singer’s Father, Aloba Claims]()
“Mohbad’s Autopsy Cost Me N16 Million” – Late Singer’s Father, Aloba Claims
Joseph Aloba, father of the late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has revealed that he spent N16 million to conduct an autopsy on his son.Mohbad, who passed away in 2023, left fans and the public in shock, with many questioning the cause of his sudden death. Speculations of foul play quickly spread, prompti... -
![We’ve 28 More Witnesses Against Yahaya Bello – EFCC Tells Court]()
We’ve 28 More Witnesses Against Yahaya Bello – EFCC Tells Court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday has made a revelation about its case against ex-Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello. The anti-graft agency told the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that it has 28 more witnesses to testify against the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya ... -
![Actress, Laide Bakare Crowned UN Ambassador Of Peace]()
Actress, Laide Bakare Crowned UN Ambassador Of Peace
Nigerian actress Laide Bakare has been honoured with the prestigious Ambassador of Peace award by the United Nations, in recognition of her significant contributions to promoting peace and fostering global cooperation.Expressing her gratitude upon receiving the award, Bakare shared her enthusiasm f... -
![VIDEO: President Tinubu Conferred With a Chieftaincy Title in Anambra State]()
VIDEO: President Tinubu Conferred With a Chieftaincy Title in Anambra State
Traditional rulers in Anambra State on Thursday honored President Bola Tinubu with the chieftaincy title of ‘Dike Si Mba’ of Anambra.The monarchs, who were led by the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka of Obosi, gave the President the title in Awka dur... -
![Woman Slams Her Husband For Allegedly Having Unprotected S3x With Random Girls After Publicly Apologizing To Her]()
Woman Slams Her Husband For Allegedly Having Unprotected S3x With Random Girls After Publicly Apologizing To Her
A Nigerian woman, Kiishi Seember Celina, has called out her husband, Ubwa Tavershima Bernard, for allegedly having illicit affairs with random girls and engaging in unprotected s3x with them after publicly apologising to her. Recall that Bernard had penned a public apology to Celina for filming her... -
![Lagos Police Arrest Man, Ahmed Ajibade For Allegedly Molesting Woman In Her Apartment]()
Lagos Police Arrest Man, Ahmed Ajibade For Allegedly Molesting Woman In Her Apartment
A 29-year-old Lagos businessman, Ahmed Ajibade, is facing legal proceedings after being arrested for allegedly breaking into a woman’s apartment and committing sexual assault.According to the Lagos State Police Command, the incident occurred on April 29, 2025, when Ajibade allegedly forced entry ... -
![Nigerian Man, Imoleayo Aina Faces Life Imprisonment In US Over Sextortion Linked To Teen’s Death]()
Nigerian Man, Imoleayo Aina Faces Life Imprisonment In US Over Sextortion Linked To Teen’s Death
A 27-year-old Nigerian national, Imoleayo Aina, has pleaded guilty in the United States for his involvement in a sextortion scheme that authorities say led to the tragic death of a teenager.The U.S. Department of Justice, in a statement released Thursday by U.S. Attorney David Metcalf, confirmed th... -
![Nigerian Father Warns Women Against Pausing Their Career To Take Care Of Home Alone]()
Nigerian Father Warns Women Against Pausing Their Career To Take Care Of Home Alone
A Nigerian father has warned women against pausing their careers to take care of the home alone. He added that apart from being pregnant and giving birth, there is no other duty in the home that a man cannot do alongside his wife. He stated that kids and the home belong to the mother and father and... -
![Lawyer, Stan Alieke Reveals How Money Launderers Allegedly Use NGO Accounts To Carry Out Crime]()
Lawyer, Stan Alieke Reveals How Money Launderers Allegedly Use NGO Accounts To Carry Out Crime
An Abuja-based lawyer, Stan Alieke, has given an insight into how people use bank accounts of Non Governmental Organizations NGO and charity organizations to launder money. In a statement shared on his IG page, Stan mentioned that Money laundering is as easy as someone sending you money and later o... -
![VDM And I Are Officially Married - Actress Sarah Martins Drops Bombshell]()
VDM And I Are Officially Married - Actress Sarah Martins Drops Bombshell
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has stirred up social media once again with a bold declaration about controversial activist Verydarkman (VDM). In a post that has sparked mixed reactions, she wrote: “VDM and I are officially married in my mind. He is mine, period.”... her statement read in pa... -
![What God Said I Should Tell You..- Female Bishop Sends Warning to Gospel Singer Mercy Chinwo (VID)]()
What God Said I Should Tell You..- Female Bishop Sends Warning to Gospel Singer Mercy Chinwo (VID)
A self-acclaimed female bishop, identified on TikTok as Mummy Esther, has sent a public message to gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. In a post on TikTok, the female preacher, who claimed God sent her, asked Mercy Chinwo who she takes advice from, who she follows and who her spiritual father is. She said ... -
![NEW POPE! Here Are The Top 8 Contenders to Replace The Late Pope Francis]()
NEW POPE! Here Are The Top 8 Contenders to Replace The Late Pope Francis
The College of Cardinals, comprising 133 eligible cardinals from 70 countries, will elect a new leader for the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic ChurchAs the papal conclave progresses to elect a successor to the late Pope Francis, eight cardinals have emerged as leading contenders, each representing dive... -
![Contoversial Activist, VeryDarkMan Released After Five Days In EFCC Custody]()
Contoversial Activist, VeryDarkMan Released After Five Days In EFCC Custody
Controversial activist, Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after spending five days in detention.Recall that VeryDarkMan was arrested last Friday after visiting a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB... -
![NANS President, Atiku Abubakar Isah 'Sets The Record Straight, Apologizes to Seyi Tinubu]()
NANS President, Atiku Abubakar Isah 'Sets The Record Straight, Apologizes to Seyi Tinubu
Atiku Abubakar Isah, a self-proclaimed president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has publicly apologized to Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, for making false allegations against him. In a viral video, Isah had previously claimed that Seyi Tinubu and the Minister o... -
![Police Arrest 228 Suspects In Enugu]()
Police Arrest 228 Suspects In Enugu
The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested no fewer than 228 suspects in two months for various crimes ranging from kidnapping, murder, armed robbery and vandalism.In a press briefing on Thursday in Enugu, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Mamman Giwa, said that the arrests were part of the ... -
![69 Years Old Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope]()
69 Years Old Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Leo XIV, becoming the first U.S. pontiff.It was gathered that thousands of people packed in St Peter’s Square cheered as Prevost appeared on the balcony of St Pet... -
![VIDEO: Peter Obi Replies Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu, After He Was Criticized For Demarketing Nigeria]()
VIDEO: Peter Obi Replies Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu, After He Was Criticized For Demarketing Nigeria
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has responded to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s recent comments accusing him of "demarketing" Nigeria. In his reply, Obi clarified that he is not trying to tarnish the country’s image but is simply telling the truth a... -
![My Boy is Here!Actress Chizzy Alichi Announces Birth Of Her First Child With Husband (Photos)]()
My Boy is Here!Actress Chizzy Alichi Announces Birth Of Her First Child With Husband (Photos)
Nollywood actress Chizzy Alichi has joyfully announced the birth of her first child, a baby boy named Kenechukwu, after a challenging pregnancy journey. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she expressed profound gratitude to God, sharing that her son was born prematurely at 30 weeks and spent 25 days in... -
![Fan Gushes As MC Oluomo’s Daughter Gets Engaged]()
Fan Gushes As MC Oluomo’s Daughter Gets Engaged
The daughter of the leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, widely known as MC Oluomo, was recently at the centre of attention online after clips of her fiancé proposing to her went viral.MC Oluomo, whose daughter recently celebrated turning 30 in Atlanta, was pr... -
![Moment Lagos Council Chairman, Kolade Alabi, Collapsed at APC Meeting (Video)]()
Moment Lagos Council Chairman, Kolade Alabi, Collapsed at APC Meeting (Video)
There was chaos at the Lagos APC party secretariat today May 7 after the Chairman of Bariga Local Government Area, Kolade Alabi, slumped during the party’s stakeholders’ meeting.Ajayi who serves as the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), collapsed unexpectedly while speaking at... -
![Men Over 40yrs Are At Risk Of Birthing Children With Autism & Other Birth-related Disabilities - New Study]()
Men Over 40yrs Are At Risk Of Birthing Children With Autism & Other Birth-related Disabilities - New Study
Men over 40 are at risk of having children with autism and other birth-related disabilities, due to a decline in sperm quality and DNA damage. Male fertility starts to decline around age 40 and may also increase the risk of miscarriage.We’re already beginning to see the trend, especially in the U... -
![Video of Protesters Rejoicing in Abuja at The News of VDM’s Release From EFCC Custody]()
Video of Protesters Rejoicing in Abuja at The News of VDM’s Release From EFCC Custody
A video has surfaced online showing Abuja protesters celebrating the release of social media activist Verydarkman (VDM) from EFCC custody.The clip, which is gaining traction across platforms, captures a jubilant crowd dancing and chanting in support of VDM.Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as V... -
![US Transport Board Releases Final Report on Helicopter Crash That Killed Herbert Wigwe & Others]()
US Transport Board Releases Final Report on Helicopter Crash That Killed Herbert Wigwe & Others
The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Herbert Wigwe, his wife, his son, and his friend Abimbola Ogunbanjo, concluding that the accident was primarily caused by pilot error and inadequate company ... -
![NEW POPE: Update After First Day at The Ongoing Conclave For Election of 267th Pope (VID)]()
NEW POPE: Update After First Day at The Ongoing Conclave For Election of 267th Pope (VID)
Black smoke emerged from the chimney over the Sistine Chapel at 21:00 last evening signaling that a first ballot has been held at the conclave and has concluded without the election of a Pope.This means the conclave will continue this morning when the Cardinal electors will gather once more in the ... -
![EFCC Arrests Former Lawmaker Gudaji Kazaure Over His Involvement In Emefiele's Fraud Case]()
EFCC Arrests Former Lawmaker Gudaji Kazaure Over His Involvement In Emefiele's Fraud Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former member of the House of Representatives, Gudaji Kazaure, over allegations of receiving N70 million from the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.Sources within the anti-graft agency c... -
![“I’m On A Divine Mission To Save Souls”- Saidaboj Declares, Says Heaven Is Guaranteed For Her]()
“I’m On A Divine Mission To Save Souls”- Saidaboj Declares, Says Heaven Is Guaranteed For Her
Nigerian influencer and content creator, Sarah Idaji Ojone, popularly known as Saidaboj, has come out to say she was sent from Heaven to come and save souls.Saidaboj, who was recently seen advising Rihanna about having another child for her partner, Asap Rocky, said, hasn’t that confirmed that I�... -
![“It’s More Expensive Now To Be A Boyfriend Than A Husband” – BBN’s Tochi Shares Why]()
“It’s More Expensive Now To Be A Boyfriend Than A Husband” – BBN’s Tochi Shares Why
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tochukwu Okechukwu, popularly known as Tochi, has sparked conversations online after claiming that it’s now more expensive to be a boyfriend than a husband.His statement, which touches on the rising cost of modern dating and relationship expectations, has reson... -
![Labour Party Suspends Abia Governor Alex Otti, Five Others Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities]()
Labour Party Suspends Abia Governor Alex Otti, Five Others Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has suspended six top members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, over alleged anti-party activities.The party’s National Secretary, Umar Farouk, announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday. He recalled that on May 2, 2025, the Nationa... -
![Burna Boy Nominated For Best Male Hip Hop Artist At BET Awards 2025]()
Burna Boy Nominated For Best Male Hip Hop Artist At BET Awards 2025
Burna Boy Earns BET Awards 2025 Nomination for Best Male Hip Hop ArtistGlobal Afrofusion giant Burna Boy continues to break boundaries – this time earning a nomination for Best Male Hip Hop Artist at the 2025 BET Awards.Known for blending Afrobeats, hip hop, dancehall, and rap into his signature ... -
![Manchester United v Ath Club: UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers&Stats]()
Manchester United v Ath Club: UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers&Stats
Date: Thursday 8th May, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Old Trafford Referee Daniel Siebert (Germany) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Manchester United [/size]Ruben Amorim has a new injury concern that is hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture.... -
![Operation Hadin Kai Troops Thwart Terrorists’ Attacks In Borno]()
Operation Hadin Kai Troops Thwart Terrorists’ Attacks In Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have thwarted a terrorist attack in two locations, Mallam Fatori and Izge community in Borno State, capturing several terrorists in the process.A statement released on Wednesday by Reuben Kovangiya, the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations at the Headquarter... -
![Nigeria's Senate Rejects VAT Increment, Passes Two Tax Reform Bills]()
Nigeria's Senate Rejects VAT Increment, Passes Two Tax Reform Bills
Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, passed two of President Bola Tinubu’s four tax reform bills.The two bills approved are the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill.This development follows the Senate’s consideration of the report submitted by ... -
![Ex-Accountant General Accuses EFCC of Withholding Key Evidence in N109.5bn Fraud Trial]()
Ex-Accountant General Accuses EFCC of Withholding Key Evidence in N109.5bn Fraud Trial
Former Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris, on Wednesday told an Abuja High Court that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) failed to present all the statements he made during their investigation.Testifying in a trial-within-trial session ordered by Justice Yusuf ... -
![2027 Elections: APGA Adopts Tinubu As Its Sole Presidential Candidate]()
2027 Elections: APGA Adopts Tinubu As Its Sole Presidential Candidate
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State announced on Thursday that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has officially adopted President Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2027 presidential electionGovernor Soludo further emphasized that APGA and the All Progressives Congress (APC) would w...
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