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![NDLEA Seizes Over 500kg Of Skunk In Bauchi Drug Bust; Two, Isaac Onogure & Ikechukwu Peter Arrested]()
NDLEA Seizes Over 500kg Of Skunk In Bauchi Drug Bust; Two, Isaac Onogure & Ikechukwu Peter Arrested
In a major anti-narcotics operation, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Bauchi State intercepted a Toyota Tundra truck loaded with 526 blocks of skunk, weighing a total of 505 kilograms, along the Bauchi-Gombe highway on Tuesday, May 6.The intercepted vehicle, bearing... -
![Lagos As Man Accuses Ikorodu General Hospital Of Unauthorized Amputation, Neglect]()
Lagos As Man Accuses Ikorodu General Hospital Of Unauthorized Amputation, Neglect
A former photojournalist, Sam Adeko, has leveled serious allegations of medical negligence and unethical conduct against the management of Ikorodu General Hospital, claiming that his wife, Adejoke, underwent an unauthorized toe amputation without the family’s consent.According to Adeko, the ordea... -
![Drama In Abia as 80-Year-Old Man Divorces His 70-Year-Old Wife, Accuses Son of Kidnapping]()
Drama In Abia as 80-Year-Old Man Divorces His 70-Year-Old Wife, Accuses Son of Kidnapping
In a bizarre family drama that has stunned residents of a rural community in Abia State, an 80-year-old man has filed for divorce from his 70-year-old wife and reportedly orchestrated her arrest over a five-year-old poisoning allegation.Human rights activist Ochiegbu Marvelous, who has been followi... -
![Photos, Identity Of Nigerian Army Captain, Kamal Killed By Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno]()
Photos, Identity Of Nigerian Army Captain, Kamal Killed By Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno
In a tragic attack early Wednesday morning, Captain Kamal, a senior Nigerian Army officer, was killed by Boko Haram terrorists in the Izge community of Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State. The Emir of Gwoza, Mohammed Shehu Timta, confirmed the details of the assault, describing how the terrori... -
![NDLEA Intercepts Cannabis-Laden Fuel Truck in Niger, Seizes Over 3,000kg of Skunk]()
NDLEA Intercepts Cannabis-Laden Fuel Truck in Niger, Seizes Over 3,000kg of Skunk
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) made a major drug bust in Niger State on Wednesday, May 7, after intercepting a fuel tanker and three other vehicles loaded with a massive 3,047 kilograms of skunk—a potent strain of cannabis—along the Suleja-Kaduna expressway.The o... -
![Heartbroken Father of 4 Recounts Sad Story of How he Discovered His Children Aren't His (VID)]()
Heartbroken Father of 4 Recounts Sad Story of How he Discovered His Children Aren't His (VID)
This man accidentally found out that three of his supposed four kids are not his.To make matters worse, the three kids are from three different baby daddies.Discovering that three out of four children you believed to be yours are not — and that they each have different fathers — is an intense e... -
![Kemi Badenoch Urges UK PM, Starmers to Adopt ‘Deportation Bill’, Mass Deportation of Foreigners]()
Kemi Badenoch Urges UK PM, Starmers to Adopt ‘Deportation Bill’, Mass Deportation of Foreigners
UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government to adopt her party’s deportation bill to bring down immigration.In a video posted on her X handle, the Tory leader warned that about two million immigrants would automatically claim “British Citizen... -
![Nigerians to Pay Over N28,000 to Correct Date of Birth Error On Their NIN]()
Nigerians to Pay Over N28,000 to Correct Date of Birth Error On Their NIN
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has officially set the fee for correcting the date of birth (DOB) on the National Identification Number (NIN) to ₦28,574.This update is part of a revised service fee structure by the commission, which affects certain modifications to NIN records.... -
![Stunning Photos From The 11th Edition of the AMVCA Awards Red Carpets]()
Stunning Photos From The 11th Edition of the AMVCA Awards Red Carpets
The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) in 2025 was a dazzling showcase of African fashion, with celebrities gracing the red carpet in stunning ensembles that blended tradition, innovation, and sheer glamour. Here are some standout looks that captivated audiences: ... -
![NDLEA Officer, Felix Emmanuel Arrested After Failed Armed Robbery Attempt, Shooting Of Bolt Driver in Abuja]()
NDLEA Officer, Felix Emmanuel Arrested After Failed Armed Robbery Attempt, Shooting Of Bolt Driver in Abuja
A serving officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been arrested by the FCT Police Command for his involvement in a botched armed robbery that left a Bolt driver injured in the early hours of Friday.The suspect, identified as Felix Emmanuel, an Inspector with the NDLEA’s FC... -
![El-Rufai & Peter Obi Meet at Cambridge Conference, Sparking Political Speculation Ahead Of 2027 Elections]()
El-Rufai & Peter Obi Meet at Cambridge Conference, Sparking Political Speculation Ahead Of 2027 Elections
A surprising encounter between former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has caught the attention of political observers, following their meeting at the ongoing 11th Annual Cambridge Africa Together Conference (ATC) at St. John’s Colleg... -
![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... -
![“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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![President Tinubu Appoints Princess Atika Ajana As Executive Director Of Projects For NCDC]()
President Tinubu Appoints Princess Atika Ajana As Executive Director Of Projects For NCDC
In a strategic move to bolster regional development in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Princess Atika Ajana as the Executive Director (Projects) of the newly constituted North Central Development Commission (NCDC).Princess Ajana, a seasoned development advocate and publ... -
![President Tinubu Approves The Appointment of Ms. Usoro Akpabio as MD of SSDC]()
President Tinubu Approves The Appointment of Ms. Usoro Akpabio as MD of SSDC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Miss Usoro Offiong Akpabio as the Managing Director of the South South Development Commission (SSDC), a newly established body tasked with accelerating development in the regionMs Akpabio, a 42-year-old political strategist from Akwa Ibom ... -
![Lovely Video Of Singer Davido And His Wife, Chioma Vibing To His Song]()
Lovely Video Of Singer Davido And His Wife, Chioma Vibing To His Song
Singer Davido shared a lovely of himself and his wife, Chioma, vibing to one of his songs.The singer couldn't hide his joy and they both sang and danced while they took a ride together. Watch the video below.. ... -
![UK Police Recover Body Of 16Yr Old British-Nigerian Boy Who Drowned In A Lake]()
UK Police Recover Body Of 16Yr Old British-Nigerian Boy Who Drowned In A Lake
A British-Nigerian teenage boy died after getting into difficulty while swimming in a lake in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. Police said Valentine Ikechukwu was found by an underwater search team after he was reported missing at Colwick Country Park on Wednesday last week. Emergency services were... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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 ... -
![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 ... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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. ... -
![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... -
![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... -
![EFCC Summons Iyabo Ojo Over Spraying of Money at Her Daughter’s Wedding]()
EFCC Summons Iyabo Ojo Over Spraying of Money at Her Daughter’s Wedding
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the spraying of money at her daughter’s wedding.The EFCC has been actively investigating incidents involving the abuse of the Nigerian currency, particularly at social events.The EFCC has emph... -
![Actress, Eniola Ajao Opens Up About Early Motherhood, Stigma of Teenage Pregnancy]()
Actress, Eniola Ajao Opens Up About Early Motherhood, Stigma of Teenage Pregnancy
Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Eniola Ajao has shared a deeply personal account of becoming a mother at the age of 20, revealing the emotional toll and societal pressures she faced during that period.Speaking on the Talk To B podcast, Ajao recounted how she concealed her pregnancy out of f... -
![Viral Video of Abuja Police Officer Harassing Young Man In A Car Sparks Outrage]()
Viral Video of Abuja Police Officer Harassing Young Man In A Car Sparks Outrage
A video has captured the moment an officer of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, was harassing a man in the Gwarimpa area of Abuja.The viral video shows the officer verbally abusing the young man, who claimed he was only trying to support his neighbour during a dispute. The officer alleged that the man... -
![BBNaija's Alex Unusual Berates Lagos State Government Over Arrest of Homeless People]()
BBNaija's Alex Unusual Berates Lagos State Government Over Arrest of Homeless People
Reality TV star and social advocate Alex Unusual has openly criticized the Lagos State government's recent actions involving the arrest of homeless individuals. Expressing her dismay on Instagram, she questioned the rationale behind detaining people without shelter, stating, " Can someon...
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