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!["Clout Is The New Currency And People Are Desperate To Spend" - Actor, IK Ogbonna]()
"Clout Is The New Currency And People Are Desperate To Spend" - Actor, IK Ogbonna
Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna has taken to his Instastories to state that clout is the new currency and most people are desperate to chase it.“In today’s world, clout is the new currency,” he wrote. “And a lot of people are desperate to spend.”He stated that some people use money to buy att... -
![Kenya Court Fines Belgian Teenagers And Others For Trying To Smuggle Protected Ants]()
Kenya Court Fines Belgian Teenagers And Others For Trying To Smuggle Protected Ants
Four persons, including two Belgian teenagers, were fined more than $7,000 each by a Kenyan court on Wednesday, May 6, for attempting to smuggle thousands of live ants out of the country, in a case that has drawn significant public attention over concerns of bio-piracy.The accused—David Lornoy an... -
![Man Accuses Instagram Of "Stereotyping" Him After A Warning Was Issued About Him Residing In Nigeria]()
Man Accuses Instagram Of "Stereotyping" Him After A Warning Was Issued About Him Residing In Nigeria
A Nigerian man has accused photo-sharing app, Instagram, of ''stereotyping'' him after a prompt was allegedly sent to someone who tried sending him a message.Daniel Adebowale took to Facebook to share a screenshot of a prompt Instagram sent to someone who sent him a direct messa... -
![How Anambra Police Recover Burnt Body In A Waste Dumpsite]()
How Anambra Police Recover Burnt Body In A Waste Dumpsite
A burnt dead body was recovered by Police Operatives attached to the Atani Divisional Police Headquarters while on patrol in a waste dump at Iyiowa Odekpe on Wednesday, May 7.The police say the discovery is allegedly a suspected victim of jungle justice.Preliminary findings by the police revealed t... -
![Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend To Death]()
Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend To Death
Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a yet to be identified man for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, Ruth Sunday, to death in Eket Local Government Area of the state.In a statement by the command’s Spokesman, Timfon John on Wednesday, disclosed that the incident occurred at Qua River Qua... -
![VIDEO; "Davido Gifted My Girlfriend ₦10 Million For Supporting Me" - Rapper, Odumodublvck]()
VIDEO; "Davido Gifted My Girlfriend ₦10 Million For Supporting Me" - Rapper, Odumodublvck
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has revealed that Afrobeats superstar Davido recently gifted his girlfriend ₦10 million in appreciation of her support during his rise to fame.Speaking in a recent interview with Beat 99.9FM, Odumodublvck expressed gratitude to Davido, whom he described as a brother, ... -
![Mayor Of Boston Celebrates Nigerian Singer, Rema’s Role In Championing Afrobeat Worldwide]()
Mayor Of Boston Celebrates Nigerian Singer, Rema’s Role In Championing Afrobeat Worldwide
Nigerian music star Rema has been honoured with a certificate of recognition by the Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, USA, for his global influence and promotion of African culture through music.According to a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by DebutHub on Wednesday, the mayor praised Rema for th... -
![PHOTOS: Troops Arrest Four Suspected Terrorists, Recover Arms And Ammunition In Taraba]()
PHOTOS: Troops Arrest Four Suspected Terrorists, Recover Arms And Ammunition In Taraba
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested four suspected terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition in Taraba State. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Captain Olubodunde Oni, confirmed the arrest in a statemen... -
![Police Confirm Abduction Of 13 Passengers In Rivers Boat Attack]()
Police Confirm Abduction Of 13 Passengers In Rivers Boat Attack
Thirteen individuals were reportedly kidnapped by suspected pirates during an attack on boats, and the Rivers State Police have vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.The attack took place along the Isaka River in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State.Reports indicate that one of the boa... -
![2face Idibia Calls For Complete Overhaul Of Nigeria’s Education System]()
2face Idibia Calls For Complete Overhaul Of Nigeria’s Education System
Singer, 2Face Idibia has called for a total overhaul of Nigeria's educational system. He made this call in a post shared on his Instagram page today May 8. ... -
![Two Suspects Arrested For Vandalising Streetlight Cables In Lagos]()
Two Suspects Arrested For Vandalising Streetlight Cables In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Jemilu Abdullahi and Samsondeen Isiaku for allegedly vandalising streetlight cables along the Ijegun-Jakande Road.CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement provided to PUNCH on Wednesday.He explained that the suspe... -
![18Yr Old Boy Impregnates 10 Girls, Including His Boss' Daughter After He Was Sent To Learn A Trade]()
18Yr Old Boy Impregnates 10 Girls, Including His Boss' Daughter After He Was Sent To Learn A Trade
An 18-year-old boy in Anambra State has reportedly gotten at least 10 girls pregnant.The Anambra State Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, disclosed this on facebook, while stating that the matter is beyond her and she needs advice on how to handle it. Obinabo explai... -
!['Some Men Are Praying For Their Wives To Die So They Can Marry Another' -Nigerian Man Blows Hot]()
'Some Men Are Praying For Their Wives To Die So They Can Marry Another' -Nigerian Man Blows Hot
A Nigerian Real Estate developer, Darlington Onyelike, has said that there are men praying for their wives to d!e so they can marry another woman. The businessman who stated this in a Facebook post on Wednesday, May 7, said he heard a man say such prayer."The hard truth is that Some men are pr... -
![Burna Boy & Halle Bailey Spotted Together At Met Gala Amid Split From Her Sister, Chloe]()
Burna Boy & Halle Bailey Spotted Together At Met Gala Amid Split From Her Sister, Chloe
Nigerian singer, Burna Boy and Halle Bailey were spotted at the 2025 Met Gala, exchanging smiles, hugs, and even posing for photos together.The clip quickly sparked conversations—especially since Burna has long been romantically linked with Halle’s sister, Chloe Bailey.For a while, Burna and Ch... -
![Davido Recounts Dinner Invitation From Cristiano Ronaldo]()
Davido Recounts Dinner Invitation From Cristiano Ronaldo
Afrobeats superstar, Davido has narrated an experience after he was personally invited to a dinner by football legend, Cristiano Ronaldo some years ago. According to him, the outcome of the incident is the reason he will never forgive Maguire. In a post on X, Davido revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo ... -
![Ugandan Woman Murders Husband, Buries Body Under Bedroom Floor]()
Ugandan Woman Murders Husband, Buries Body Under Bedroom Floor
A 43-year-old Ugandan woman identified as Sharon Nshemereirwe has been accused of k!lling her husband and burying his corpse beneath the floor of their bedroom.This heinous crime has shocked a quiet rural community and unearthed a web of unanswered questions surrounding land deals, paternity, and h... -
![Anita Joseph Slams Saida Boj For Criticizing Rihanna Over 3rd Pregnancy]()
Anita Joseph Slams Saida Boj For Criticizing Rihanna Over 3rd Pregnancy
Popular actress, Anita Joseph has lashed out at Saida Boj for calling out famous singer, Rihanna over her third pregnancy. This is as the Barbados singer is expecting her third child with her partner, ASAP Rocky. According to Saida Boj, the singer had sacrificed her career to be with her man, all b... -
![Anthony Joshua Is Not A Real Nigerian – Heavyweight Boxer Efe Ajagba Sparks Outrage]()
Anthony Joshua Is Not A Real Nigerian – Heavyweight Boxer Efe Ajagba Sparks Outrage
Efe Ajagba, the Nigerian heavyweight boxer, has sparked controversy with his remark that Anthony Joshua should not be regarded as a true Nigerian.Ajagba made the remarks following his dramatic majority draw against Congolese contender Martin Bakole at the ANB Arena in Riyadh this week.When The Ring... -
![Content Creator, Nasty Blaq Shuts Down Rumours About Dating Davido’s Cousin, Nikos Living]()
Content Creator, Nasty Blaq Shuts Down Rumours About Dating Davido’s Cousin, Nikos Living
Nasty Blaq is clearing the air and setting things straight—he’s not dating Nikos Living.The skit maker, whose real name is Asibi Emmanuel Ezechukwu, recently sparked dating rumours with Davido’s cousin, Adenike Adeleke, aka Nikos Living, after the two were seen hanging out. In classic interne... -
![AY Makun Speaks After He Was Invited By The EFCC For Stepping On Money Tossed At An Event]()
AY Makun Speaks After He Was Invited By The EFCC For Stepping On Money Tossed At An Event
Popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Ayo Makun, has disclosed that he recently honoured an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the public spraying of local and foreign currencies. The comedian shared videos of the incident that led to his invitation. He then urged... -
![Comedian Arole, Advises Nigerian After Being Scammed By A Man He Met On A Prayer Mountain]()
Comedian Arole, Advises Nigerian After Being Scammed By A Man He Met On A Prayer Mountain
Nigerian comedian, Woli Arole has warned people to be extremely cautious when helping people in need.He gave the advice after he was ripped off by someone he met on a prayer mountain who claimed he had his travel documents but only needed some money to buy his ticket.Arole said he gave the money bu... -
![How Bride's Family Sends UK-Based Nigerian Man N21.57m Wedding Bills]()
How Bride's Family Sends UK-Based Nigerian Man N21.57m Wedding Bills
A Nigerian man based in the United Kingdom has reportedly received a wedding expense list totalling ₦21,570,000. The list was sent by his fiancée’s family in Nigeria An X user @HOLARMEEDEY1, took to his page to share the list while condemning it. Holarmeedey1 wrote: "You reach Uk e never... -
![How Boko Haram Terrorists Gun Down Nigerian Army Captain In Borno]()
How Boko Haram Terrorists Gun Down Nigerian Army Captain In Borno
In a renewed wave of Boko Haram attacks in Borno State, a Nigerian Army Captain has been reportedly killed in the latest assault.The attack, which resulted in the loss, occurred in the Izge community of Gwoza Local Government Area of the state, military sources said.Aside from the Army Captain, a s... -
![Tears Flow As Zambian Couple Buries Their 3 Kids Who Perished In Lightning-induced House Fire]()
Tears Flow As Zambian Couple Buries Their 3 Kids Who Perished In Lightning-induced House Fire
Heartbreak echoed through Blessing Centre Church in Emmasdale, Lusaka, Zambia on Tuesday morning, May 5, where family members and friends gathered to mourn the tragic loss of three brothers, Nathan (7) Emmanuel Jr. (4) and Subilo Phiri (2) who perished in a devastating house fire.A devastatin... -
![Singer, Teni Put Smile On A Fisherman's Face As She Gifts Him A Paddleboat]()
Singer, Teni Put Smile On A Fisherman's Face As She Gifts Him A Paddleboat
Nigerian singer, Teni, who is known for her acts of philanthropy, has put a smile on the face of a fisherman as she gifts him a paddleboat.In a new video, she surprises a fisherman on the Bonny Camp Bridge in Lagos by buying him a paddleboat and engine to boost his livelihood.The fisherman had been... -
![Influencer, Ijele Speaks To Appear In Court Thursday Over Accusation Against Ebuka Obi]()
Influencer, Ijele Speaks To Appear In Court Thursday Over Accusation Against Ebuka Obi
Social media influencer, Mr. Chizorom Harrison Ofoegbu aka Ijele Speaks II's trial will continue on Thursday in Lagos State. Recall that he was detained unjustly for over one year. It was learnt that his appearance in Lagos comes after his case was fully transferred to Lagos State. Recall that... -
![Mob Attacks Football Referee, Burns Him To Death In DR Congo Over Theft Accusation]()
Mob Attacks Football Referee, Burns Him To Death In DR Congo Over Theft Accusation
A football referee in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Patrick Ngalamulume, has been killed.The man was lynched and burned to death by an angry mob following an unproven accusation of theft.The incident occurred overnight between 5 and 6 May 2025 in the Irambo neighbourhood, where the ... -
![Is He More Nigerian Than Others? - Deeone Slams EFCC For Sending ‘Several Invites’ To VDM]()
Is He More Nigerian Than Others? - Deeone Slams EFCC For Sending ‘Several Invites’ To VDM
Controversial comedian, Deeone has slammed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after it admitted that it sent ‘several invites’ to activist, Verydarkman which he ignored. According to him, that is unacceptable because Verydarkman is just like every other citizen. Recall that EFCC had y... -
![Medical Doctor Shares One-day Experience Working In Pediatric Clinic]()
Medical Doctor Shares One-day Experience Working In Pediatric Clinic
A Nigerian medical doctor has shared some of the cases he witnessed while working in a pediatric clinic for 24 hours.The doctor, who goes by @chacho1 on TikTok, shared the video with the caption: "How working 24 hours in pediatric clinic looks like."The video showed X-rays of different ch... -
![Police Launch Probe Into Suspected Murder Of Pregnant Woman Found Hanging From Tree In Anambra]()
Police Launch Probe Into Suspected Murder Of Pregnant Woman Found Hanging From Tree In Anambra
The lifeless body of a pregnant woman was discovered hanging from a cashew tree along Uke-Ideani road in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Tuesday morning, May 6, 2026. Although the circumstances surrounding her d3ath remain unclear, it is suspected that she either committed s... -
![Adeyanju Expresses Frustration Over Difficulties In Securing VeryDarkMan’s Bail]()
Adeyanju Expresses Frustration Over Difficulties In Securing VeryDarkMan’s Bail
Deji Adeyanju, the legal representative of social media activist Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has expressed frustration over the challenges in securing his client’s release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).In a statement released Tuesday by its... -
![EFCC Uncovers $300,000 Laundered By Suspected Yahoo Boy In Edo]()
EFCC Uncovers $300,000 Laundered By Suspected Yahoo Boy In Edo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered over $300,000 allegedly laundered by a suspected internet fraudster in Auchi, Edo State.In a statement released on Monday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale revealed that the suspect was one of 35 individuals arrested on Sunday in a tar... -
![Police Arrest Brothers For Abducting, Robbing Man Of N70m In Delta]()
Police Arrest Brothers For Abducting, Robbing Man Of N70m In Delta
The police have arrested two biological brothers, 25-year-old Maxwell Mathew and 21-year-old Samuel Mathew, for allegedly abducting a young man named Patrick Omoregie.The police recovered about thirty million (N30 million) as the remainder of the seventy million (N70m) allegedly transferred from th... -
!['Keep Watching Over Us' - Late Jnr Pope’s Wife Pays Tribute On His 45th Posthumous Birthday]()
'Keep Watching Over Us' - Late Jnr Pope’s Wife Pays Tribute On His 45th Posthumous Birthday
Jennifer Awele, the widow of late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, has taken to Instagram to celebrate him on what would have been his 45th birthday on May 7, 2025.Recall that Junior Pope died in a boat accident on the River Niger in Anambra State while traveling to Asaba, Nigeria, to shoot a movie. T... -
![Chelsea vs Djurgardens: UEFA Conference League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers]()
Chelsea vs Djurgardens: UEFA Conference League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers
Date: Thursday 8th May, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Stamford Bridge Referee Joao Pinheiro (Portugal) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Chelsea [/size]Enzo Maresca is likely to rotate his squad for the second leg, as he did against Legia Warsaw, particularly wit... -
![Bodoe v Tottenham: UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers]()
Bodoe v Tottenham: UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers
Date: Thursday 8th May, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Aspmyra Stadion Referee Maurizio Mariani (Italy) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Bodoe [/size]Daniel Bassi is a doubt for the home team, but they have a fully fit squad to choose from, other than that. Bodo/... -
![Iyabo Ojo Speaks After She Was Grilled By EFCC Over Money Spraying At Daughter’s Wedding]()
Iyabo Ojo Speaks After She Was Grilled By EFCC Over Money Spraying At Daughter’s Wedding
Nigerian actress, Iyabo Alice Ojo, has disclosed that she honoured the invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over money-spraying at her daughter, Priscilla Ojo's wedding.In a statement posted to her Instagram, Iyabo confirmed she visited the EFCC office on May 5th a... -
!["It Will Boost Job Creation" – Expert Lauds Tinubu’s Ban On Foreign Goods Imports]()
"It Will Boost Job Creation" – Expert Lauds Tinubu’s Ban On Foreign Goods Imports
An expert and popular engineer, Abdullahi Hashim, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the Nigeria-First Procurement Policy banning foreign goods imports.This comes as Hashim said that the policy would reshape Nigeria’s economic trajectory and boost job creations.In a statement ma... -
![80Yr Old Broadcaster, Okokon Ukpayang, Other Veterans Call For Welfare Policy]()
80Yr Old Broadcaster, Okokon Ukpayang, Other Veterans Call For Welfare Policy
Veteran journalists, including 80-year-old Mr. Okokon Ukpayang, formerly of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), and Mr. Simon Ebuta, former editor of Giant Strides— a publication of the Cross River State Ministry of Information— have called on the Nigerian government to establish a... -
![PHOTOS; Nigerian Man, Jacob Ugwu Arrested For Drug Trafficking In India]()
PHOTOS; Nigerian Man, Jacob Ugwu Arrested For Drug Trafficking In India
A 37-year-old Nigerian man identified as Jacob Nnabuike Ugwu has been arrested for the alleged supply of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) drugs across India.Indore crime branch, Madhya Pradesh, announced the arrest in a statement on Monday, May 5, 2025.Ugwu was apprehended from Krishna Puri in ...
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