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![9 Bullets, 3 Surgeries - Nigerian Man Marks 7Yrs Since He Survived Armed Robbery Attack In Akwa Ibom]()
9 Bullets, 3 Surgeries - Nigerian Man Marks 7Yrs Since He Survived Armed Robbery Attack In Akwa Ibom
A Nigerian man, Ekanem, has taken to social media to celebrate 7 years after he survived an attack by gunmen suspected to be armed robbers in Akwa Ibom State.According to him, the incident happened on September 19, 2016, when he was working as a driver for the chairman of Etinan Local Government Ar... -
![Money Laundering: Court Admits More Evidence Against Mompha, Adjourns Case Till Nov 1]()
Money Laundering: Court Admits More Evidence Against Mompha, Adjourns Case Till Nov 1
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday admitted in evidence more documents tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Ismail Mustapha, also known as Mompha.The EFCC said in a Tuesday statement that the evidence were tender... -
![69 Gay Wedding Suspects To Be Released From Prison As They Get N500k Bail With 2 Sureties Each]()
69 Gay Wedding Suspects To Be Released From Prison As They Get N500k Bail With 2 Sureties Each
Counsel to the suspects, Ochuko Ohimor, stated on Tuesday in Warri that they were to provide N500,000 and two sureties each as the conditions for bail. According to Mr Ohimor, the sureties must reside within the Effurun jurisdiction of the court.He added that the suspects must sign an undertaking a... -
![Delta Task Force Storm Drug Dens, Arrests Seven Suspects]()
Delta Task Force Storm Drug Dens, Arrests Seven Suspects
The Delta State Task Force Committee on Drug Trafficking has conducted an operation against drug dealers in Sapele Local Government Area of the state.The officers combed drug dens in the area, resulting in the apprehension of seven suspects.Four men and three women were apprehended with various ill... -
![Tribunal: How Police Attack BBC, Daily Trust Journalists In Kano]()
Tribunal: How Police Attack BBC, Daily Trust Journalists In Kano
Some journalists at the court to cover the Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal have been attacked by the police.The tribunal will deliver its judgment in a petition by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to challenge the victory of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Pa... -
![JUST IN: 155 Stranded Nigerians Return From Libya]()
JUST IN: 155 Stranded Nigerians Return From Libya
In partnership with the Federal Government, the International Organization for Migration facilitated the repatriation of 155 Nigerian irregular migrants who were stranded in different regions of Libya.This is contained in a statement issued by the IOM on Wednesday in Lagos.The returnees arrived at ... -
![SAD: Doctor, Samuel Slumps, Dies After Long Stressful Call Hours Without Break At LUTH]()
SAD: Doctor, Samuel Slumps, Dies After Long Stressful Call Hours Without Break At LUTH
A medical doctor at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Umoh Michael has been confirmed dead after performing a 72-hour surgery without break at the neurosurgery unit.The Herald understands that Umoh Michael was said to have been on call for the duration before arriving home o... -
![BREAKING: Tribunal Sacks NNPP’s Abba Yusuf As Kano Governor, Declares APC, Guwana Winner]()
BREAKING: Tribunal Sacks NNPP’s Abba Yusuf As Kano Governor, Declares APC, Guwana Winner
The Kano State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal on Wednesday sacked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasiru Gawuna, winner of the March 18 governorship poll.Reading of the judgment was transmitted virtually via Zoom, a teleconferen... -
![Moment Ghanaian Rapper, Black Sheriff Trilled His Fans With Indian Dance Moves]()
Moment Ghanaian Rapper, Black Sheriff Trilled His Fans With Indian Dance Moves
Black Sherif has displayed his talent for comedy after busting out some Indian dance moves that completely left fans hysterically laughing.The ‘Kwaku the Traveller’ hitmaker’s dance moves were so hilarious many fans started proposing that he should think about venturing into comedy.Blacko sho... -
![Mohbad: Iyabo Ojo Cancels Peaceful Walk Over ‘Fear Of Hijack By Hoodlums’]()
Mohbad: Iyabo Ojo Cancels Peaceful Walk Over ‘Fear Of Hijack By Hoodlums’
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has cancelled her peaceful walk in Lagos targeted at demanding justice over the death of Mohbad.Recall Mohbad died on September 12 and was buried the following day.The circumstances surrounding the singer’s death have continued to stir up controversies on social media... -
![Insecurity: Police Reportedly Apprehend 124 Suspects In Abuja]()
Insecurity: Police Reportedly Apprehend 124 Suspects In Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has reported the apprehension of 124 suspects involved in different criminal activities throughout the territory.Speaking on the development with journalists on Wednesday, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Josephine Adeh, said that... -
![PHOTOS: Youths Defy Govt's Order, Protest Over Mohbad's Death In Lagos]()
PHOTOS: Youths Defy Govt's Order, Protest Over Mohbad's Death In Lagos
Some youths have defied Lagos State Government’s order not to stage a protest in the state following Mohbad’s death, as they took to the streets on Wednesday.A planned protest by some Nollywood actors and fans in honour of Mohbad, was earlier cancelled following a request from the Lagos State g... -
![I Still Feel Guilty About His Death –Iyabo Ojo’s Lover, Paulo Shares What MohBad Told Him in UK]()
I Still Feel Guilty About His Death –Iyabo Ojo’s Lover, Paulo Shares What MohBad Told Him in UK
In an exclusive interview, Iyabo Ojo’s husband, Paulo, discussed his last encounter with late singer Mohbad.He stated that by taking Mohbad to the UK for a personal show, he may have unintentionally caused the singer’s death.Paulo shared that during their time in London, Mohbad expressed concer... -
![Zinoleesky Silently Exits Marlian Records, Removes Marlian Music From His Bio, Unveils New Label]()
Zinoleesky Silently Exits Marlian Records, Removes Marlian Music From His Bio, Unveils New Label
In a recent development, music sensation Zinoleesky acknowledges his departure from Naira Marley’s record label, Marlian Records.Zinoleesky made this known to all today, September 19th 2023, following the death of his colleague, MohBad, whose death has been linked to record label owner Naira Marl... -
![I Regret Tattooing Your Face on my Lap - Mandy Kiss Tackles Naira Marley]()
I Regret Tattooing Your Face on my Lap - Mandy Kiss Tackles Naira Marley
In the aftermath of recent controversies linking Naira Marley to the untimely passing of singer Mohbad, netizens continue to react.A former “Marlian” and socialite Mandy Kiss has stepped forward to express her regrets. Mandy Kiss, a prominent influencer, openly revealed her remorse for tattooin... -
![SAD! 13 Year Old Boy, Adebola Akin-Bright With Missing Intestine Dies in LASUTH]()
SAD! 13 Year Old Boy, Adebola Akin-Bright With Missing Intestine Dies in LASUTH
The 13-year-old boy, Adebola Akin-Bright, whose small intestine allegedly went missing after treatment at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and a private hospital, Obitoks Medical Centre, has d!ed.Family sources say little Adebola developed complications on Tuesday evening, Sept... -
!['Mohbad's Dad Wanted To Bury Him Same Night In Died But I Stopped Him' -Head Of Landlords Says]()
'Mohbad's Dad Wanted To Bury Him Same Night In Died But I Stopped Him' -Head Of Landlords Says
The Head of Landlords in the Ikorodu area of Lagos state has opened up on what transpired the night 27-year-old singer, Mohbad passed on.In a video making rounds online, he alleged that Mohbad's father wanted to bury him on the midnight of the day he died. The Head of Landlords however claimed... -
![Rihanna And ASAP Rocky Unveil Second Child in Adorable Family Photos]()
Rihanna And ASAP Rocky Unveil Second Child in Adorable Family Photos
American billionaire rapper, Robyn Fenty popularly known as Rihanna, and her boyfriend, ASAP Rocky have finally unveiled their second child to the world.The couple who secretly welcomed their second son in August, at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, shared an adorable family photo shoot, which ... -
![VID: Teenager Who Filmed, Laughed During Intentional Hit-And-Run That Killed Cyclist Is Arrested]()
VID: Teenager Who Filmed, Laughed During Intentional Hit-And-Run That Killed Cyclist Is Arrested
The teen passenger who filmed himself laughing and encouraging his friend to mow down a retired police officer riding his bike through Las Vegas was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 19, officials announced.The minor was taken into custody in Clark County. His identity has yet to be revealed. According to th... -
![PIC; Rita Edochie Replies Yul Edochie After He Mentioned Her While Reacting To Mohbad's Death]()
PIC; Rita Edochie Replies Yul Edochie After He Mentioned Her While Reacting To Mohbad's Death
Actress Rita Edochie has responded to her husband's nephew, Yul Edochie after he mentioned her while reacting to Mohbad's death. In an Instagram post shared over the weekend, Yul had accused Nigerians of bullying him relentlessly for marrying Judy as a second wife. He said he could have d... -
![Yahaya Bello: Dino Melaye Vows To Investigate All Injustices In Kogi (VIDEO)]()
Yahaya Bello: Dino Melaye Vows To Investigate All Injustices In Kogi (VIDEO)
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate for the November 11 election, Dino Melaye, has vowed to probe all injustices and mismanagement in Kogi State.Dino Melaye said this during an interview on Political Paradigm hosted by Terry Ikumi on Channels TV.When asked if he would probe Y... -
![Naira Marley Followers Reduces To 6.9m One Week After Mohbad’s Death]()
Naira Marley Followers Reduces To 6.9m One Week After Mohbad’s Death
Street pop artist Naira Marley, born Azeez Fashola, continues to lose followers on Instagram, one week after the mysterious death of former signee Promise ‘Mohbad’ Aloba.As of Tuesday morning, the day of Mohbad’s passing, Naira Marley had 7.5 million followers on Instagram. However, the numbe... -
![BREAKING: Woman Who Was Brutally Assaulted By Ex Lover In Warri Gives Reasons]()
BREAKING: Woman Who Was Brutally Assaulted By Ex Lover In Warri Gives Reasons
A woman who was brutally assaulted by her ex-lover in warri has given insight into what transpired.Shocking photos emerged yesterday, September 18, showing the extent of injuries inflicted on Ms. Sodje Omoefe (see here).The victim has now revealed that the man who brutalised her is her ex-lover, no... -
![It Was Family Witches That Killed Mohbad Not Naira Marley - Prophet Ariole Claims]()
It Was Family Witches That Killed Mohbad Not Naira Marley - Prophet Ariole Claims
Prophet Austin Ariole believes that the demise of young artist Mohbad was not the fault of Naira Marley, owner of the Marlian record label. The General Overseer of the Goshen Freedom Tabernacle (GFT) in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta State, is Prophet Austin Ariole. He maintained, howe... -
![UPDATE: U.S. Court Orders Chicago State University To Release Tinubu's Academic Records]()
UPDATE: U.S. Court Orders Chicago State University To Release Tinubu's Academic Records
Judge Jeffrey Gilbert of the U.S District Court, Northern District of Illinois, has ordered the Chicago State University to release the academic records of President Bola Tinubu.Gilbert, a US magistrate judge, gave the ruling on Tuesday, ordering CSU to produce “all relevant and non-privileged do... -
![Rivers Police Kill 4 Suspected Kidnappers, Move To Recover Remains Of Slain DPO, Bako]()
Rivers Police Kill 4 Suspected Kidnappers, Move To Recover Remains Of Slain DPO, Bako
Police in Rivers State have killed four suspected kidnappers in Odemudie forest, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State.The police had stormed the Odemudie forest in search of the remains of the Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada Division, Bako Angbashim, a Superintendent of Police, who... -
![Samklef Updates Nigerians as Massive Crowdfunding for Mohbad’s 5-Month-Old Son Surpasses N32M]()
Samklef Updates Nigerians as Massive Crowdfunding for Mohbad’s 5-Month-Old Son Surpasses N32M
Samklef, a popular music executive and musician, has provided an update on the tremendous crowdfunding for Mohbad’s 5-month-old kid, which has surpassed 32 million naira. You may recall that the renowned musician died on September 12, 2023, leaving behind his wife, Wunmi, and their 5-month-old so... -
![Full text Of President Tinubu’s First Address At UN General Assembly Surfaces Online]()
Full text Of President Tinubu’s First Address At UN General Assembly Surfaces Online
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, September 20, delivered his first address at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. His speech centered on the need for Africa to scale the limitations of foreign exploitation to reach its lofty potential while attaining the prosperity inherent ... -
!['Stay Away From Me Or I’ll Harm You'- Ghanaian Artist, Shatta Wale Threatens Stonebwoy]()
'Stay Away From Me Or I’ll Harm You'- Ghanaian Artist, Shatta Wale Threatens Stonebwoy
A very angry “Dancehall King” Shatta Wale has issued a fair warning to Stonebwoy to stay off his radar as he will cause him harm. “Don’t make me see you eye to eye. I don’t want to meet you anywhere in your life. If you see me pass because if you try to smile at me, I’ll slap you. I’l... -
![Abuja Court Sentences Public Officer, Abubakar Danraka To Life Imprisonment For Rape]()
Abuja Court Sentences Public Officer, Abubakar Danraka To Life Imprisonment For Rape
An Abuja High Court has sentenced a public officer, Dr. Abubakar Danraka, to life imprisonment for rape (sodomy) under section 1 of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act, (VAPP ACT) of 2015.Trial judge, Justice A. Akanbi-Yusuf handed the sentence, having found the convict guilty.The convict,... -
![Peter Obi Appeals Against Election Court’s Judgement, Submits 51 Grounds To Supreme Court]()
Peter Obi Appeals Against Election Court’s Judgement, Submits 51 Grounds To Supreme Court
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court seeking to overturn the judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) affirming President Bola Tinubu’s election earlier this month.Gistmania reported that the presidential candidate... -
![BBNAllStars: Kogi PDP Guber. Candidate Dino Melaye Campaigns For Ilebaye, Spotted With Her Dad]()
BBNAllStars: Kogi PDP Guber. Candidate Dino Melaye Campaigns For Ilebaye, Spotted With Her Dad
Nigerian politician, Senator Dino Melaye, has solicited support for Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Ilebaye.Ilebaye, who on Monday secured her place in the finale as the Head of House, is now a step closer to the N120 million grand prize.Melaye, the PDP governorship candidate for the forthco... -
![Kano Man Umar Ayuba Suffocates To Death While Helping To Retrieve Clothes From Well]()
Kano Man Umar Ayuba Suffocates To Death While Helping To Retrieve Clothes From Well
A 37-year-old man, Umar Ayuba suffocated to death inside a well he fell into while trying to retrieve some clothes in the Kawon Maigari community of Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State.Ayuba was asked to help retrieve some women’s wrappers that fell inside a well,But he fell inside the ... -
![Coup: Commonwealth Partially Suspends Gabon Pending Restoration Of Democracy]()
Coup: Commonwealth Partially Suspends Gabon Pending Restoration Of Democracy
Gabon has been partially suspended by the Commonwealth following a coup in the country weeks ago. The decision was taken at the 63rd Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) meeting in New York, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss developments in member states.The... -
![Heartless Demons Singing Songs That Inspire Killings - Dammy Krane Drags Naira Marley]()
Heartless Demons Singing Songs That Inspire Killings - Dammy Krane Drags Naira Marley
Popular Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane has taken a swipe at Naira Marley over the demise of his former signee, Mohbad. Quoting a line from one of Naira Marley's songs, Dammy Krane described him as a heartless demon signing songs that inspire killings. He concluded by saying that the gangster men... -
![Police Arrest Officers For ‘Kidnap,’ Extortion Of Port Harcourt Resident]()
Police Arrest Officers For ‘Kidnap,’ Extortion Of Port Harcourt Resident
The police in Rivers State, South-south Nigeria, say they have arrested some officers who allegedly kidnapped and extorted a resident in Port Harcourt.How it happenedOn 8 September, a social media user, Uche Okoye, uploaded a video clip of a young man on his X handle (formerly Twitter).The young ma... -
![“My Goal Is To Protect Afrobeats From White Vultures” –Evicted BBNALLSTARS, Kiddwaya]()
“My Goal Is To Protect Afrobeats From White Vultures” –Evicted BBNALLSTARS, Kiddwaya
Evicted Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate and serial entrepreneur, Terseer Waya, simply known as Kiddwaya, has said his goal is to protect Afrobeats from “white culture vultures”.Kidd, who is the son of billionaire businessman and socialite, Terry Waya, said the genre needs to be protected ... -
![Reno Omokri Reacts To Allegations Levelled Against Naira Marley Following Mohbad's Demise]()
Reno Omokri Reacts To Allegations Levelled Against Naira Marley Following Mohbad's Demise
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has reacted to the allegations levelled against Marlian Records owner, Naira Marley, following the demise of his former signee, Mohbad.According to Omokri, there is a possibility that some of those making allegations against Naira Marley are using this op... -
![Insecurity: Osun Police Calls For Submission Of Prohibited Fire Arms, Warns Residents]()
Insecurity: Osun Police Calls For Submission Of Prohibited Fire Arms, Warns Residents
The police in Osun State have issued a call to individuals in possession of illegal firearms, urging them to voluntarily surrender their weapons at the nearest Divisional Police Headquarters.This plea comes as part of a nationwide effort to address the alarming proliferation of firearms in the coun... -
![#Imole Lives On: Ekiti Youths Hold Candlelight Procession For Mohbad (Videos)]()
#Imole Lives On: Ekiti Youths Hold Candlelight Procession For Mohbad (Videos)
There was a candlelight procession held for 27-year-old singer, Mohbad, by youths in Ekiti.Recall that the singer died in controversial circumstances on Tuesday, September 12.They held the procession for the late singer to pay their last respects and appreciate him for gracing the world with his ta...
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