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![One Suspected Kidnapper Killed, 3 Injured In Failed Kidnap Attempt In Ilorin]()
One Suspected Kidnapper Killed, 3 Injured In Failed Kidnap Attempt In Ilorin
A suspected kidnapper was killed in a failed operation on Tuesday night in Ilorin, Kwara State capital.The failed kidnap attempt allegedly occurred at Magaji’s Compound, Alalubosa, Oko-olowo axis of the state capital.The unidentified Magaji escaped the kidnappers’ attack, but one person was kil... -
![Teenager, Zakariya Saad Arrested For Allegedly Killing 17Yr Old In Adamawa]()
Teenager, Zakariya Saad Arrested For Allegedly Killing 17Yr Old In Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old boy, Zakariya Saad, for allegedly killing 17-year-old Muhammed Yahaya.The command said in a statement on Wednesday that its operatives apprehended Zakariya on Tuesday from his residence in Wuro Hausa, Yola South Local Government Area, on t... -
![How DSS Operatives Assaulted, Threatened To Kill Me For Protecting My Client — Lawyer Narrates]()
How DSS Operatives Assaulted, Threatened To Kill Me For Protecting My Client — Lawyer Narrates
Douglas Ogbankwa Esq a Nigerian Lawyer, has talked about how he was harassed and faced death threats, while representing the interest of one of his clients at the Department of State Services (DSS). Ogbankwa who made this known via a series of tweets on his X profile narrated that the DSS Pri... -
![BBN Star, Sheggz Reveals Why He Decided To Leave The 'Streets', Shares Video Of His GF, Bella]()
BBN Star, Sheggz Reveals Why He Decided To Leave The 'Streets', Shares Video Of His GF, Bella
Ex-BBNaija housemate, Sheggz has disclosed why he decided to leave the 'streets' and stick to his girlfriend, Bella Okagbue.Bella shared an advert video of herself and Sheggz took to the comment section to praise her.He said that many would keep asking him why he decided to leave the stre... -
![BBNaija All Stars: The Emotional Moment Soma Reconnected With His Mother (VIDEO)]()
BBNaija All Stars: The Emotional Moment Soma Reconnected With His Mother (VIDEO)
A video has captured the emotional moment evicted BBNaija All Stars housemate, Soma reconnected with his beloved mother.In the recently uploaded video, the male housemate, who happened to be wearing a jersey, was seen welcoming his mother with open arms.The mother calmly walked into the room, movin... -
![Mohbad: 'We Cry For The Dead, Yet Keep Malice With the Living' – Alexx Ekubo Slams Nigerians]()
Mohbad: 'We Cry For The Dead, Yet Keep Malice With the Living' – Alexx Ekubo Slams Nigerians
Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo has questioned Nigerians over a despicable trait they exhibit in public. Reacting to the death of young talented Nigerian singer, Mohbad, Ekubo wondered why Nigerians keep malice with the living yet cry for the dead. He took to Instagram and wrote: “A gift from me to... -
![Nigeria Loses Out As CAF Awards AFCON 2027 to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania]()
Nigeria Loses Out As CAF Awards AFCON 2027 to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
Nigeria has lost its bid to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Benin Republic. This comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded the hosting rights to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. CAF also confirmed Morocco will host the 2025 edition.... -
![Singer, D’banj Sends Lovely Message To Legendary Musician, King Sunny Ade On 77th Birthday]()
Singer, D’banj Sends Lovely Message To Legendary Musician, King Sunny Ade On 77th Birthday
Music maestro, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye popularly known as King Sunny Ade celebrated his 77th birthday on Friday, September 22.To commemorate the day, the septuagenarian shared a video on Instagram of himself performing in a joyful mood with his band.Although the milestone was marked with subdu... -
![Nigeria Ranked Sixth In World For Organized Crime In 2023]()
Nigeria Ranked Sixth In World For Organized Crime In 2023
Nigeria is ranked sixth in the world for organised crime, according to the 2023 Global Organized Crime Index.The report stated that Nigeria continues to face a series of security challenges, corruption and other criminal activities.According to the survey done by the Global Initiative Against Trans... -
![We Cry For The Dead, Yet Keep Malice With the Living – Alexx Ekubo Slams Nigerians]()
We Cry For The Dead, Yet Keep Malice With the Living – Alexx Ekubo Slams Nigerians
Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo has questioned Nigerians over a despicable trait they exhibit in public. Reacting to the death of young talented Nigerian singer, Mohbad, Ekubo wondered why Nigerians keep malice with the living yet cry for the dead. He took to Instagram and wrote: “A gift from me to... -
![JUST IN: DSS Arrests Former Shiites Spokesman, Ibrahim Musa On His Way To Saudi Arabia]()
JUST IN: DSS Arrests Former Shiites Spokesman, Ibrahim Musa On His Way To Saudi Arabia
According to a report by SaharaReporters, the DSS has arrested Ibrahim Musa, the Editor of Almizan Hausa Newspaper and former spokesman for the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), otherwise known as the Shiites group. SaharaReporters on Wednesday reports that Musa was arrested by the Department of S... -
![VID: Watch Moment Gbajabiamila Observes As Wike Shows His Culinary Skills]()
VID: Watch Moment Gbajabiamila Observes As Wike Shows His Culinary Skills
The Minister of the Federal Capital Ministry, Nyesom Wike, has caused a stir on social media.This comes after he was spotted in a video preparing food in his kitchen joined by the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other individuals as they observed their cooking skills.Watch video below;[html]... -
![Six Persons Reportedly Killed, Four Injured In Fresh Kaduna Attack]()
Six Persons Reportedly Killed, Four Injured In Fresh Kaduna Attack
Suspected Fulani militia on Tuesday night attacked and killed about six persons and injured four at Takkanai village in Atyap Chiefdom, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State.A source the attackers struck around some few minutes after seven in the evening.According to the source, “Th... -
![Lagos Traffic Management Agency, LASTMA Rescues Female Patient, Driver At Accident Scene]()
Lagos Traffic Management Agency, LASTMA Rescues Female Patient, Driver At Accident Scene
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has officially verified the successful rescue of a female resident and a commercial bus driver from an accident site along the route from Ajala to Abule-Egba in Lagos. The Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA Mr Adeb... -
![Tears Flow As Beautiful Ghanaian Lady Dies On Way Back Home After Returning From Abroad]()
Tears Flow As Beautiful Ghanaian Lady Dies On Way Back Home After Returning From Abroad
A beautiful Ghanaian lady has met her untimely death after being involved in a car accident.According to reports, the lady travelled from abroad to Ghana and had to continue her journey to Kumasi.Unfortunately, she died in a car accident whilst travelling to Kumasi.Details about the identification ... -
![Mohbad's Wife Finally Agrees To DNA Test For Son, Verydarkman Shares His Reservations (Video)]()
Mohbad's Wife Finally Agrees To DNA Test For Son, Verydarkman Shares His Reservations (Video)
The rapidly rising activist known as Verydarkman, Martins Vincent Otse, has disclosed that Omowunmi, the bereaved widow of the late musician Mohbad, is now prepared to submit her son, Liam Light, to a DNA test in order to calm doubters’ concerns.Omowunmi, the late Mohbad’s wife, has recently co... -
![VIDEO: Drama As Victor Osimhen Arrives Team Hotel, Snubs Napoli Teammates]()
VIDEO: Drama As Victor Osimhen Arrives Team Hotel, Snubs Napoli Teammates
A viral video has emerged online showing the moment Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen shook hands with team manager Santoro, while snubbing teammates, Piotr Zieliński and Diego Demme as he arrived at Napoli’s team hotel ahead of Udinese game.The video posted by sports journalist Fabrizio Romano on... -
![Video Of Young Lady’s Breaks Down In Excitement After Passing Her Nursing Exam]()
Video Of Young Lady’s Breaks Down In Excitement After Passing Her Nursing Exam
A video has captured the emotional moment a lady broke down in tears after passing her final nursing exam.The young lady, who was wearing her nursing uniform, gathered at her school to know her fate after the final results rolled in.After she found out that she has cleared her exam papers, she ran ... -
![Ogun Fatal Accident Claim Live Of One, 2 Sustained Injury]()
Ogun Fatal Accident Claim Live Of One, 2 Sustained Injury
One person died, and two others sustained injuries in an accident along the Ota-Idiroko road in Ogun State on Wednesday.The crash, we learnt, occurred around the Iju River bridge at about 07:20 a.m.The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that it involved an Iveco truck with registration numb... -
![“No Difference Between Cyber Bullies And Those Who Attacked Mohbad" - Olakunle Churchill Speaks]()
“No Difference Between Cyber Bullies And Those Who Attacked Mohbad" - Olakunle Churchill Speaks
Nigerian Businessman, Olakunle Churchill has reacted to the death of late singer, Mohbad, whose demise had triggered outrage among Nigerians.Gistmania recalls that socialite Pretty Mike had revealed how those who are seeking justice for Mohbad are similar to the people who bullied him to his death.... -
![Italian Man Gets 24 Year Jail Term For Murdering Nigerian Street Hawker In Italy]()
Italian Man Gets 24 Year Jail Term For Murdering Nigerian Street Hawker In Italy
A 33-year-old Italian man, Filippo Ferlazzo bagged 24 years in jail term on Wednesday for a hate crime in which he bludgeoned to death a 35-year-old Nigerian street hawker with the crutch he used for walking in a Marche coastal city in July last year.The Court of Assizes of Macerata sentenced Ferla... -
![Use Cassava For Commodification Of Naira - Journalist Advises Tinubu During Meeting (Video)]()
Use Cassava For Commodification Of Naira - Journalist Advises Tinubu During Meeting (Video)
A video has captured the moment a Nigerian journalist advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu about the economy as he was heading out of a meeting.The man who identified himself as Ayodeji Bakare, asked President Bola Tinubu to “use cassava in the commodification of the Naira”. He further stated th... -
!['Why I Refused To Sell My Baby To My Chinese Boyfriend For Millions' – Ógun Woman Speaks]()
'Why I Refused To Sell My Baby To My Chinese Boyfriend For Millions' – Ógun Woman Speaks
An Ogun state woman, Tope Samuel has opened up on why she rejected the money offered to her to sell her baby to her boyfriend who is a Chinese expatriate.Tope went viral for crying out on social media after the Chinese expatriate abandoned her after they welcomed their child together.Narrating her ... -
![27yr Old Man, Gabriel Gibson Lands in Police Net For Rap!ng HIs Friend's Wife in Enugu]()
27yr Old Man, Gabriel Gibson Lands in Police Net For Rap!ng HIs Friend's Wife in Enugu
A 27-year-old man in Enugu State, South-east Nigeria, has allegedly raped his friend’s wife in the state.The suspect, Gabriel Gibson, otherwise known as Ogidi, was said to have committed the act in his friend’s apartment at about 5 a.m. on 18 August.The police spokesperson in Enugu State, Danie... -
![5 Reasons Why Tinubu Does Not Want Chicago University To Hand Over Academic Records to Atiku]()
5 Reasons Why Tinubu Does Not Want Chicago University To Hand Over Academic Records to Atiku
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has continued his relentless effort to block any attempt to release his academic records at the Chicago State University (CSU) Through his legal representative, President Tinubu rolled out five reasons why his academic records should remain classified in his appeal to th... -
![Most Wanted Member of Iceland Cult That Beheaded Rivers DPO Finally Arrested (VID)]()
Most Wanted Member of Iceland Cult That Beheaded Rivers DPO Finally Arrested (VID)
A cultist who is a member of the Iceland Cult gang has been arrested by the police. The unidentified man is a member of the cult group headed by Gift David Okpara Okpolowu (a.k.a. 2-Baba), who allegedly brutally murdered a Divisional Police Officer, (DPO), Bako Angbashim of Ahoada Division in River... -
![BREAKING NEWS! Senate Confirms Olayemi Cardoso as New CBN Governor]()
BREAKING NEWS! Senate Confirms Olayemi Cardoso as New CBN Governor
The Nigeria Senate on Tuesday confirmed Mr Olayemi Cardoso as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.Simillarly, the red chamber confirmed deputy governor nominees including Emem Usoro, Muhammad Abdullahi-Dattijo, Philip Ikeazor and Bala Bello.The confirmation comes after hours of deliberatio... -
![Time To Sanction Wike Has Come, He Has Touched The Tiger’s Tail - Atiku’s Camp]()
Time To Sanction Wike Has Come, He Has Touched The Tiger’s Tail - Atiku’s Camp
For daring to call for the expulsion of the presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar, the camp and political associates of the former vice president has moved against Nyesom Wike, asking the NWC to discipline him.They described Wike as a serial betrayal who formed the group of five governo... -
![DJ Switch Reveals What She Did to Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka During a Panel Discussion]()
DJ Switch Reveals What She Did to Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka During a Panel Discussion
Nigerian Disc Jockey, song writer and musician, Obianuju Catherine Udeh, professionally known as DJ Switch has shared howshe floored Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Shoyinka during a panel discussion.This comes after Wole Soyinka said the leadership of the Labour Party (LP) knew that Peter Obi lost the F... -
![VID: Fuji Musician, Wasiu Ayinde Pays Tribute To Late Singer, Mohbad At His Coronation Ceremony]()
VID: Fuji Musician, Wasiu Ayinde Pays Tribute To Late Singer, Mohbad At His Coronation Ceremony
Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as Kwam1 or K1 De Ultimate, paid tribute to the late singer, Mohbad, at his coronation ceremony in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.In his tribute on Tuesday, Kwam1 acknowledged the abundance of musical talent in Nigeria, lamenting the loss of Mohbad in the pa... -
![VIDEO: Shocking Moment Man Survives After He Was Run Over Twice by Two Different Cars]()
VIDEO: Shocking Moment Man Survives After He Was Run Over Twice by Two Different Cars
A video circulating social media space showed a man who was hit twice by two different cars, but surprisingly survived the attack.This happened on Sept. 24, during an ugly brawl in road in Edmonton, London.A silver vehicle first hits the man near a traffic island. A black car then knocks down the m... -
![President Tinubu Hails Pioneer President Of NPO Under ECOWAS, Segun Awolowo At 60]()
President Tinubu Hails Pioneer President Of NPO Under ECOWAS, Segun Awolowo At 60
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the pioneer President of the National Promotion Organisations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and current Executive Secretary of the National Action Committee on AfCFTA, Mr. Segun Awolowo, on his 60th birthday on Wednesday, September... -
![Victor Osimhen Set To Take Legal Action, Delete Napoli Related Posts From IG After Being Mocked]()
Victor Osimhen Set To Take Legal Action, Delete Napoli Related Posts From IG After Being Mocked
Football fans have expressed outrag£ and disappointment at the Serie A champions, Napoli, for “tr%lling” Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in a video.According to Mirror Uk, Victor Osimhen will ‘reserve the right to take legal action’ against his own club Napoli over a video posted via their... -
![Suspected Cultists Who Killed POS Operator And Carted Away N3.5M In Ekiti Have Been Arrested]()
Suspected Cultists Who Killed POS Operator And Carted Away N3.5M In Ekiti Have Been Arrested
Thirteen suspected cult members fingered in the alleged killing of a POS operator, Olasunkanmi Joseph and carted away his N3.5m in Ado-Ekiti have been arrested by the Ekiti State Police Command.Recall that Olasunkanmi was killed at Irona Roundabout in Ado Ekiti in broad daylight on Thursday, April ... -
![Coroner Inquest Into Cause of Mohbad's Death to Begin Friday September 29]()
Coroner Inquest Into Cause of Mohbad's Death to Begin Friday September 29
The Chief Coroner of the Lagos State Judiciary, Justice Mojisola Dada has ordered an inquest into the d£ath of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly called Mohbad.A letter signed by the Cororner, Magistrate Taofikat Shotobi and addressed to law firm, Falana and Falana Chambers, says the inquest will begin i... -
![Video Of Naira Marley Greeting His Friends With A 'Secrete Handshake' Surfaces Online]()
Video Of Naira Marley Greeting His Friends With A 'Secrete Handshake' Surfaces Online
A video has surfaced online showing Marlian Records boss, Naira Marley greeting his friends with a “special handshake” at a gathering. The video was shared on the internet shortly after Naira Marley denied being a cultist and having a hand in the death of his former signee, Mohbad. [size=14pt] ... -
!["Releasing Nnamdi Kanu Will End Sit-At-Home, Boost S’East Economy" – Group Tells Tinubu]()
"Releasing Nnamdi Kanu Will End Sit-At-Home, Boost S’East Economy" – Group Tells Tinubu
A group, the Rescue Nigeria Global Network (RNGN), has urged the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to end sit-at-home and boost socio-economic development of the South-East.Global Coordinator of RNGN, Dr Michael Chukwujekwu said t... -
![Wicked Ogun State Landlord Allegedly Pour Hot Water On 11Yr Old Girl]()
Wicked Ogun State Landlord Allegedly Pour Hot Water On 11Yr Old Girl
A landlord identified simply as Michael has allegedly poured hot water on an 11-year-old girl identified only as Princess.It was gathered that the incident happened on Saturday in Mowe, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.Following the incident, the sister of a tenant in the house, wh... -
![BBN All Stars: "I Don’t Regard Doyin" - Venita Speaks On Feud With Colleague]()
BBN All Stars: "I Don’t Regard Doyin" - Venita Speaks On Feud With Colleague
Venita Akpofure, evicted Big Brother Naija All Stars contestant, has spoken about her feud with an evicted colleague, Doyin.Gistmania recalls that Venita was evicted on Sunday along with Angel and Soma.Venita in a post eviction interview with Africa Magic on Tuesday, stated that she “doesn’t re... -
!['Politicians Won’t Hijack CBN Under My Watch' — New CBN Gov, Cardoso Assures Nigerians]()
'Politicians Won’t Hijack CBN Under My Watch' — New CBN Gov, Cardoso Assures Nigerians
The new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, has assured Nigerians that his leadership of the apex would not allow politicians to derail the bank’s focus.Cardoso said this during his screening by the Senate on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.He said he and his deputies would n...
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