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![Fresh Wave of Violence In Benue As Herdsmen Attacks Leave Nine Farmers Dead]()
Fresh Wave of Violence In Benue As Herdsmen Attacks Leave Nine Farmers Dead
Traditional ruler and political leaders among latest victims in escalating farmer-herder crisis At least nine farmers have been confirmed dead following a series of coordinated attacks by suspected herdsmen on two farming communities in Benue State, sparking renewed fears over the worsening ... -
![Pat Utomi Bows Out of Politics, Declares Total Exit from Public Office And Government Deals (Video)]()
Pat Utomi Bows Out of Politics, Declares Total Exit from Public Office And Government Deals (Video)
Prominent political economist and public affairs analyst, Professor Pat Utomi, has formally announced his complete withdrawal from Nigeria’s political arena, stating that he will neither contest for any public office nor accept any form of government appointment or contract.Utomi made the declara... -
![Midnight Fire Guts Fegge Building, Destroys Multi-Million Naira Property]()
Midnight Fire Guts Fegge Building, Destroys Multi-Million Naira Property
Tension gripped residents of Fegge in Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State after a devastating fire swept through a residential building in the early hours of Thursday, destroying property worth millions of naira.The blaze, which reportedly began around 2:30 a.m., was attributed to ... -
![Burial Arrangements For Delta State Governor’s Aide, Shimite Nwakalo Bello Has Been Fixed]()
Burial Arrangements For Delta State Governor’s Aide, Shimite Nwakalo Bello Has Been Fixed
The burial arrangements for Hon. Chief Shimite Bello, a former aide to the Delta State Governor, who was reportedly killed under tragic circumstances, has been announcedHon. Chief Shimite Bello was a prominent figure in Delta State's economic development initiatives. She served as the Executiv... -
![EFCC Nails Currency Smugglers At Kano Airport With Over $100K in Hidden Foreign Notes]()
EFCC Nails Currency Smugglers At Kano Airport With Over $100K in Hidden Foreign Notes
In a major breakthrough against illicit financial flows, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of two individuals—Sale Bala and Abdullahi Tahir Hamisu—caught attempting to smuggle large sums of foreign currencies through Malam Aminu Kano International Ai... -
![Kidnap Ring Busted In Anambra: Four Arrested In Daring Night Raid]()
Kidnap Ring Busted In Anambra: Four Arrested In Daring Night Raid
In a significant blow to criminal operations in Anambra State, police operatives from the Rapid Response Squad and Anti-Kidnapping Unit in Awkuzu have arrested four suspected members of a notorious kidnapping gang during a late-night raid on their hideout in Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area... -
![Church Worker, John Bargo Shot In Abuja as Police Officers’ Reckless Gunplay Turns Tragic]()
Church Worker, John Bargo Shot In Abuja as Police Officers’ Reckless Gunplay Turns Tragic
A moment of apparent horseplay between two police officers has left a church staff member, John Bargo, severely injured and sparked outrage over the handling of firearms by security personnel in public spaces.The incident occurred on April 23 at the Baptist Church in the Kaura District of Abuja, wh... -
![NAPTIP Rescues 2-Year-Old Sold For ₦100,000, Hunts For Child’s Real Parents]()
NAPTIP Rescues 2-Year-Old Sold For ₦100,000, Hunts For Child’s Real Parents
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued a two-year-old girl trafficked from Abuja to Aba, Abia State, in what officials described as a disturbing case of child trafficking.The toddler, now renamed Chiamaka Favor to protect her identity, was recovered o... -
![Uproar In Delta As Mother And Her Young Girl Beat Father To Death]()
Uproar In Delta As Mother And Her Young Girl Beat Father To Death
A young girl identified as Onyinye and her mother have reportedly beaten her father to death after he questioned her second pregnancy out of wedlock.The incident occurred along Urhobo road in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State.It was learnt that the deceased questioned his daughter after s... -
![Ondo Police Smash Notorious Car Theft Syndicate, Recover Stolen Vehicles Worth Millions]()
Ondo Police Smash Notorious Car Theft Syndicate, Recover Stolen Vehicles Worth Millions
Operatives of the Tactical Intelligence Squad (TIS) under the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a four-man gang accused of masterminding a series of car thefts across the state, bringing relief to residents who had lived in fear of their activities.The syndicate, headed by 32-year-old Afolabi... -
![Two Suspected Burglars Nabbed For Stealing Boxers, Singlet, Shirts In Ogun]()
Two Suspected Burglars Nabbed For Stealing Boxers, Singlet, Shirts In Ogun
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, So-Safe Corps, has arrested two suspects for breaking into five different shops to steal boxers, singlets, shirts, and other items in the Idiroko area of the state.The suspects, Daniel Enitan, 24, and Adetona Sodeeq, 23, were apprehende... -
![ISWAP Informant Neutralised By Nigeria Troops In Borno Night Ambush]()
ISWAP Informant Neutralised By Nigeria Troops In Borno Night Ambush
Troops of Sector 3, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) under Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised a suspected informant linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the early hours of Friday.The operation, conducted as part of the ongoing Operation Desert Sanity IV, took place in... -
!["Netflix Rejection Nearly Broke Me” — Smart Money Woman Creator, Arese Ugwu Opens Up]()
"Netflix Rejection Nearly Broke Me” — Smart Money Woman Creator, Arese Ugwu Opens Up
Nigerian author and filmmaker Arese Ugwu has revealed how a rejection from global streaming platform Netflix left her emotionally devastated, despite the runaway success of her hit series, The Smart Money Woman.Ugwu, 39, made the disclosure during a candid interview with Afropolitan, recounting her... -
![“How Am I A Threat?” – 2Face Idibia Breaks Silence Amid Ongoing Public Scrutiny (Video)]()
“How Am I A Threat?” – 2Face Idibia Breaks Silence Amid Ongoing Public Scrutiny (Video)
Music icon questions critics after recent divorce and new engagement dominate headlines Award-winning Nigerian music legend, Innocent "2Face" Idibia, has responded to growing online chatter labeling him a “threat,” saying he is baffled by the claims.In a candid video shared on ... -
![Tinubu Is Performing! Only The Blind Will Say Otherwise - FCT Minister Wike Praises President]()
Tinubu Is Performing! Only The Blind Will Say Otherwise - FCT Minister Wike Praises President
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that only those who are ‘blind’ to progress would claim the president has not delivered on his promises.Wike made the remark on Saturday during an inspection of several ongoing infr... -
![Missing Twin Mystery: Poor Couple Battles Doctor in Alleged Baby Theft Scandal After Caesarean Delivery]()
Missing Twin Mystery: Poor Couple Battles Doctor in Alleged Baby Theft Scandal After Caesarean Delivery
What began as a joyful pregnancy announcement in 2021 for Eunice Bright Ekwok and her husband Bartholomew has spiraled into a two-year legal and emotional battle over an alleged stolen twin — with accusations pointing to a medical doctor who oversaw her delivery.The 32-year-old expectant mother w... -
![“He Got Me Pregnant”: Nigerian Lady Accuses Popular Pastor Of Sexual Misconduct In Viral Video]()
“He Got Me Pregnant”: Nigerian Lady Accuses Popular Pastor Of Sexual Misconduct In Viral Video
A Nigerian woman has stirred public outrage after accusing a popular pastor of impregnating her and engaging in sexual relationships with multiple female members of his congregation. The explosive allegations were made in an emotional video now circulating widely on social media platform X (formerl... -
![“Prove It Or Remove It!” — VeryDarkMan Warns EFCC Over Alleged Mugshot Leak With Money Laundering Tag (Video)]()
“Prove It Or Remove It!” — VeryDarkMan Warns EFCC Over Alleged Mugshot Leak With Money Laundering Tag (Video)
Popular social commentator and internet personality, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has raised alarm over the alleged plan by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to publish his mugshot with the label “money laundering” attached—days after his release from c... -
![Chaos In Port Harcourt as Woman Acts Erratically After Alleged Drop-Off By Suspected Yahoo Boy (Video)]()
Chaos In Port Harcourt as Woman Acts Erratically After Alleged Drop-Off By Suspected Yahoo Boy (Video)
Panic gripped a section of Port Harcourt after a young Nigerian woman was seen behaving in a bizarre manner shortly after reportedly being dropped off by a man suspected to be an internet fraudster, commonly known as a *Yahoo boy*.The unsettling incident was captured in a now-viral video posted on ... -
![UK-based Nigerian Woman, Christy Oluwabunmi Oyewole Accuses Ogun Monarch, Oba Adekeye Adeyemi Olanrewaju of Fake Marriage, N195m Fraud]()
UK-based Nigerian Woman, Christy Oluwabunmi Oyewole Accuses Ogun Monarch, Oba Adekeye Adeyemi Olanrewaju of Fake Marriage, N195m Fraud
A UK-based Nigerian woman, Christy Oluwabunmi Oyewole, has lodged a petition with the Ogun State House of Assembly, accusing a traditional ruler, Oba Adekeye Adeyemi Olanrewaju—the Abepa of Joga Orile in Yewa North Local Government Area—of fraud, deception, and emotional exploitation under the ... -
![Nigerian Mother In Germany Cries Out Over Custody Battle: Accuses Authorities of Holding Her Son]()
Nigerian Mother In Germany Cries Out Over Custody Battle: Accuses Authorities of Holding Her Son
A Nigerian woman living in Germany, Adenike Obaoye, has taken to social media to accuse German authorities of unlawfully retaining custody of her two young sons, despite her claim that they are not German citizens and should be allowed to return with her to Nigeria.In a video posted to her TikTok a... -
![Popular Nigerian Nurse Blasts Mother Over Money, Visa Drama in Viral Facebook Post; Reveals Bitter Rift Involving Twin Sister]()
Popular Nigerian Nurse Blasts Mother Over Money, Visa Drama in Viral Facebook Post; Reveals Bitter Rift Involving Twin Sister
A Nigerian nurse living abroad has taken to Facebook to publicly air her grievances against her mother, accusing her and other family members of entitlement, manipulation, and disrespect.The nurse, known online as Nurse Glory, has built a social media following by sharing snapshots of her life with... -
![Court Awards Diezani N500m In Secret Libel Case Against Journalist Chude Jideonwo]()
Court Awards Diezani N500m In Secret Libel Case Against Journalist Chude Jideonwo
In a controversial legal twist that has ignited concerns over press freedom in Nigeria, a Bayelsa State High Court has awarded former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke a staggering ₦500 million in damages in a defamation lawsuit — a case the primary defendant, journalist Chude Jideonwo,... -
![POS Agent Catches Colleague On Hidden Camera After Months Of Mysterious Cash Losses (Video)]()
POS Agent Catches Colleague On Hidden Camera After Months Of Mysterious Cash Losses (Video)
A Nigerian Point-of-Sale (POS) operator has exposed a colleague for allegedly stealing from her business after installing a hidden camera to investigate months of unexplained cash shortages.The shocking discovery was made public through a viral video posted on social media platform X (formerly know... -
![ALLEGED $1,043,000 FRAUD! Supreme Court Overrules Bail For Fred Ajudua, Orders Return To Prison]()
ALLEGED $1,043,000 FRAUD! Supreme Court Overrules Bail For Fred Ajudua, Orders Return To Prison
The Supreme Court has dealt a major blow to embattled Lagos socialite Fred Ajudua, overturning a 2018 Court of Appeal ruling that granted him bail in a long-running fraud case involving over $1 million.In a landmark ruling delivered on Friday, May 5, Justice Chioma Nwosu-Iheme upheld two appeals fi... -
![Nigerian Pastor, Timothy Omotoso In Fresh Legal Storm Over Immigration Violations In S/Africa]()
Nigerian Pastor, Timothy Omotoso In Fresh Legal Storm Over Immigration Violations In S/Africa
Barely a month after walking free from a high-profile sexual assault case, controversial Nigerian televangelist, Pastor Timothy Omotoso, is back in police custody — this time for alleged immigration offences.Omotoso, 66, who leads the Jesus Dominion International (JDI) church in South Africa, was... -
![Group Alleges ₦200m Bribe To Smear Tinubu, Matawalle In Plot To Destabilize Northern Support]()
Group Alleges ₦200m Bribe To Smear Tinubu, Matawalle In Plot To Destabilize Northern Support
A northern advocacy group has raised alarm over an alleged ₦200 million bribe offer aimed at orchestrating a protest campaign against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle.The Northern Socio-Political Rights Network (NSPRN), in a statement issued Satur... -
![Wizkid and Ayra Starr Face Backlash Over “Gimme Dat” Lyrics Allegedly Insensitive to Amadou Diallo’s Legacy]()
Wizkid and Ayra Starr Face Backlash Over “Gimme Dat” Lyrics Allegedly Insensitive to Amadou Diallo’s Legacy
Nigerian music superstars Wizkid and Ayra Starr are at the center of an online controversy following the release of their new single, *Gimme Dat,” with critics accusing the duo of disrespecting the memory of Amadou Diallo, a Guinean immigrant killed by New York police in 1999.The backlash erupted... -
![Pregnant Woman Dies Mid-operation As Jehovah’s Witness Doctor Refuses Blood Transfusion]()
Pregnant Woman Dies Mid-operation As Jehovah’s Witness Doctor Refuses Blood Transfusion
A grieving husband, Chris Adams, has taken to social media to demand justice following the death of his pregnant wife, Victoria Paris, who reportedly died during childbirth after being denied a life-saving **blood transfusion** at a private maternity clinic.In a deeply emotional post shared via Fac... -
![VIDEO: Jarvis Surprises Peller With a Lavish Birthday Gift]()
VIDEO: Jarvis Surprises Peller With a Lavish Birthday Gift
A video captures the moment TikTok star, Peller was surprised with a lavish birthday gift from his beau, Jarvis.The lovebirds, who have been a topic of social media discussion, jetted out of Nigeria to Dubai to celebrate Peller’s birthday on May 10, 2025.A now-viral video captures the moment Pell... -
![PHOTOS: How Your Favourite Celeb Stepped Out For 2025 For AMVCA Cultural Night]()
PHOTOS: How Your Favourite Celeb Stepped Out For 2025 For AMVCA Cultural Night
The 2025 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) Cultural Night, held on May 9 at Eko Hotel in Lagos, was a vibrant celebration of Nigeria's rich cultural heritage. Celebrities showcased their roots through stunning traditional attires, blending elegance with cultural pride Standout C... -
![Lagos Lady Recounts Ordeal in 'One Chance' Bus, Says She Was Hypnotized, Robbed & Abandoned]()
Lagos Lady Recounts Ordeal in 'One Chance' Bus, Says She Was Hypnotized, Robbed & Abandoned
A young Nigerian woman has shared a harrowing account of her abduction and robbery after boarding a commercial minibus, commonly known as “one chance,” in the Oshodi area of Lagos. The incident, which took place during the closing days of Ramadan, has drawn widespread sympathy online and reigni... -
![EFCC Arrests Two Chinese Nationals, Six Nigerians Over Illegal Mining in Ogun State (Photos)]()
EFCC Arrests Two Chinese Nationals, Six Nigerians Over Illegal Mining in Ogun State (Photos)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested eight individuals, including two Chinese nationals and six Nigerians, in connection with suspected illegal mining operations in the Ogere area of Ogun State.The arrests were made during a coordinated operation on Friday, following act... -
![Ganduje Sparks Controversy With One-Party State Remarks Amid Wave Of Defections]()
Ganduje Sparks Controversy With One-Party State Remarks Amid Wave Of Defections
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), **Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje**, has stirred political debate nationwide after suggesting that Nigeria evolving into a one-party state might not necessarily undermine its democracy—so long as it arises from voluntary alignment.Ganduje m... -
![EFCC To Investigate Alleged ₦528bn Misappropriation By Ex-Zamfara Governor, Matawalle]()
EFCC To Investigate Alleged ₦528bn Misappropriation By Ex-Zamfara Governor, Matawalle
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that it will review a fresh petition calling for the investigation of Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, over allegations of large-scale financial misappropriation during his time as Governor of Zamfara State.The commitm... -
![Actor Emeka Nwagbarocha Knocks Nigerians Over VeryDarkMan Welcome Party]()
Actor Emeka Nwagbarocha Knocks Nigerians Over VeryDarkMan Welcome Party
Nollywood actor Emeka Nwagbarocha has criticized Nigerians for organizing a welcome party for controversial Internet personality VeryDarkMan following his recent release.The actor expressed his frustration in a tweet that quickly gained attention: “We have a lot of foolish people per square meter... -
![Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass After Historic Election As Pope]()
Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass After Historic Election As Pope
Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first mass as head of the Catholic Church. The new Pope led a private gathering for cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Friday to mark his first mass. According to the Vatican, US-born Robert Francis Prevost will deliver his much-anticipated first homily as pontiff. P... -
!["6 Weddings Aren't Enough, I Wanted To Marry Priscilla Ojo Everywhere" - Juma Jux Reveals]()
"6 Weddings Aren't Enough, I Wanted To Marry Priscilla Ojo Everywhere" - Juma Jux Reveals
Tanzanian singer Juma Jux has opened up about his whirlwind series of wedding celebrations with Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo, revealing his desire to marry her in every meaningful location tied to their relationship.Speaking about their upcoming final wedding reception, Jux said he and Priscil... -
![Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist With Human Organs In Lagos]()
Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist With Human Organs In Lagos
Operatives of the Odo-Noforija Police Division have apprehended a 25-year-old man, Samson Oghenebreme, in the Odomola community of Epe, Lagos, for unlawful possession of human organs.The arrest, carried out on 25 April 2025, followed a tip off from vigilant members of the community who alerted the ... -
![‘Where Is The Black Pope?’ -Reno Omokri Slams Catholic Church, Questions Christian Leaderships]()
‘Where Is The Black Pope?’ -Reno Omokri Slams Catholic Church, Questions Christian Leaderships
Social commentator and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has reignited debate over racial inclusivity in global Christian leadership, urging the Catholic Church and Anglican Communion to reflect their diverse congregations by elevating non-European leaders to their highest offices.In a strongl...
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