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![FG Renames University Of Abuja As Yakubu Gowon Varsity]()
FG Renames University Of Abuja As Yakubu Gowon Varsity
The Federal Executive Council has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja as Yakubu Gowon University, in honor of the former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon.According to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the decision was made during the council’s l... -
![Bandit Leader, Bello Turji Threatens Violence Over Arrest Of Ally, Bako Wurgi]()
Bandit Leader, Bello Turji Threatens Violence Over Arrest Of Ally, Bako Wurgi
The notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji has issued a series of threats following the arrest of his close associate, Bako Wurgi.Wurgi is a key lieutenant in Turji’s camp and is instrumental in ransom negotiations and collections of hostages captured.Security analyst and Counter-insurgency in Lake... -
![Nigerian Govs Mourn Victims Of Benue Boat Accident]()
Nigerian Govs Mourn Victims Of Benue Boat Accident
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) yesterday mourned the death of 20 people in Saturday’s boat accident in Benue State.The boat said to be crossing the River Benue from Ocholonya in the Agatu Local Government Area to Odenyi in the neighbouring Nasarawa Toto Local Government Area in Nasarawa Sta... -
![Actress, Dayo Amusa Celebrates One Month Of Motherhood With Sweet Note]()
Actress, Dayo Amusa Celebrates One Month Of Motherhood With Sweet Note
Dayo Amusa is celebrating one month of motherhoodTaking to her Instagram page, Dayo shared a video from one of her childbirth photoshoots writing;[b]”One month of motherhood What an experience it’s been.Even tho I felt “ready” to have a baby, no amount of preparation can really prepare you ... -
![Nigerian Customs Intercepts 9 Trucks Of Smuggled Rice In Ogun]()
Nigerian Customs Intercepts 9 Trucks Of Smuggled Rice In Ogun
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, says its operatives have confiscated nine trucks loaded with bags of smuggled rice in Ogun State.The Comptroller of the Federal Operations Unit, FOU, zone A, Kola Oladeji, revealed this on Monday at a press briefing in Lagos.Oladeji said the feat was achieved by cu... -
![BREAKING: Super Eagles’ Ademola Lookman Crowned 2024 African Footballer Of The Year]()
BREAKING: Super Eagles’ Ademola Lookman Crowned 2024 African Footballer Of The Year
Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has been named the 2024 CAF African Footballer of the Year. The 27-year-old clinched the prestigious award at a glittering ceremony held at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday.The Nigerian star edged out tough competition from A... -
![Nigerian Lady Decries Alarming Rate Of Divorce Among Newlyweds]()
Nigerian Lady Decries Alarming Rate Of Divorce Among Newlyweds
A Nigerian lady, Kumms, has decried the alarming rate of divorce among newlywed couples. “Divorce rates are alarming. People are unfollowing each other and removing surnames lowkey in less than a year of marriage,” she wrote. ... -
![Ice Prince Reveals How ₦20,000 Fee Deprived Him Of Going To The To University]()
Ice Prince Reveals How ₦20,000 Fee Deprived Him Of Going To The To University
Nigerian rapper Ice Prince has opened up about the struggles he faced growing up, revealing that financial difficulties prevented him from pursuing higher education.The award-winning rapper highlighted his come-up story and the obstacles he overcame during his recent interview on the Listen with Os... -
![Commissioner, Felix Odimegwu Denies Ordering Shooting Of Sand Miners In Anambra]()
Commissioner, Felix Odimegwu Denies Ordering Shooting Of Sand Miners In Anambra
Anambra State Commissioner for Environment, Felix Odimegwu, has debunked allegations that he ordered security operatives to shoot and beat illegal sand miners at Ebenator in the Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state.Odimegwu made this known in a statement on Monday while reacting to report... -
![Man Excited To Discover Forgotten Cooler Of Leftover Rice In His Car After Wedding]()
Man Excited To Discover Forgotten Cooler Of Leftover Rice In His Car After Wedding
A Nigerian man has shared a video of the cooler of jollof rice that was forgotten in his car after a wedding.His car had been used to carry some of the wedding food, drinks and other miscellaneous.Luckily for him, they had forgotten one cooler or rice in his car which was filled with meat.In the vi... -
![Jamaica Sets To Remove King Charles As Head of State, Prepares To Become Republic]()
Jamaica Sets To Remove King Charles As Head of State, Prepares To Become Republic
The Jamaican government has made a move towards removing King Charles as its ceremonial head of state in order to become a republic. On Dec. 10, Jamaica's Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Marlene Malahoo Forte tabled the Constitution (Amendment) Republic Act 2024 in the House of Re... -
![Super Falcon Goalkeeper, Nnadozie Scoops CAF 2024:Goalkeeper Of The Year Award]()
Super Falcon Goalkeeper, Nnadozie Scoops CAF 2024:Goalkeeper Of The Year Award
Super Falcons star Chiamaka Nnadozie has won the Goalkeeper of the Year at the CAF Awards 2024.The award ceremony took place in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night.The Paris FC shot stopper won the inaugural award last year.Nnadozie had a fantastic campaign for her club, Paris FC, helping the modest... -
![President Tinubu Postpones Presentation Of 2025 Budget]()
President Tinubu Postpones Presentation Of 2025 Budget
President Bola Tinubu has postponed the presentation of the 2025 budget to the National Assembly from Tuesday to Wednesday.Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, disclosed this on Monday at an award ceremony organised by the Senate Press Corp in Abuja. “The presiden... -
![Nigeria's Super Falcons Crowned National Team of The Year at CAF Awards]()
Nigeria's Super Falcons Crowned National Team of The Year at CAF Awards
The Nigerian Women’s National Football Team, Super Falcons, have been named National Team of the Year at the CAF Awards 2024This achievement, revealed on Monday by the Confederation of African Football during the presentation ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, reinforces their dominance and excellen... -
![Super Falcons Goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie Wins CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of The Year Again]()
Super Falcons Goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie Wins CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of The Year Again
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has once again been crowned CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for the second consecutive year. The prestigious award was announced at the CAF Awards 2024 ceremony.Nnadozie, who also plays for French club Paris FC, has consistently proven her brilliance ... -
![Benin Republic Electoral Delegates Arrive Nigeria to Learn From INEC Ahead of Their Elections]()
Benin Republic Electoral Delegates Arrive Nigeria to Learn From INEC Ahead of Their Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed that a 12-member delegation from Benin Republic's Commission Electorale Nationale Autonomie (CENA) arrived in Abuja on Monday, December 16, 2024, to gain insights from Nigeria's electoral processes.Th... -
![Ned Nwoko Breaks Silence On Rumours Of Marital Crisis With Moroccan Wife Laila]()
Ned Nwoko Breaks Silence On Rumours Of Marital Crisis With Moroccan Wife Laila
Ned Nwoko has put an end to speculation surrounding his marriage to Moroccan wife Laila CharaniAfter rumors of a split began circulating online, Ned Nwoko took to Instagram to share a heartwarming video featuring Laila and their children.The rumors had started after Nwoko and his youngest wife, act... -
![Emir of Zazzau Reacts to The Pulling Down of 188 Year Old Kaduna Central Mosque]()
Emir of Zazzau Reacts to The Pulling Down of 188 Year Old Kaduna Central Mosque
Malam Ahmed Bamalli, the Emir of Zazzau, on Sunday in Zaria said the decision to demolish the city’s 188-year-old Malam Abdulkarim Central Mosque was painful.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Bamalli while speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony for the mosque’s reconstruction, ... -
![Deplorable State Of Road Network In Niger Delta - Clark Writes Tinubu, Demands Answers]()
Deplorable State Of Road Network In Niger Delta - Clark Writes Tinubu, Demands Answers
Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Chief Edwin Clark, has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu over the state of roads in the region.He wants the President to urgently declare a state of emergency on roads in the Niger Delta region.In a letter addressed to the president, Clark ... -
!['Redemption City Used To Be Headquarters Of Robbers, Pythons' - Pastor Adeboye Opens Up]()
'Redemption City Used To Be Headquarters Of Robbers, Pythons' - Pastor Adeboye Opens Up
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) says the Redemption City used to be the headquarters of highway robbers and pythons 41 years ago.Delivered an inspiring message titled Father’s Blessings during the Day 6 of the RCCG Holy Ghost Congress 2024, Ad... -
![Goods Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Razes Warehouse In Anambra]()
Goods Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Razes Warehouse In Anambra
Some goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed following a fire outbreak at a warehouse located at Tabansi Estate, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.It was gathered that the inferno, which erupted on Saturday evening, led to panic within the community.A resident of Tab... -
![Clearing Agent, Jude Aigbokhaode Arrested For Defrauding Businesswoman of N4.2 Million]()
Clearing Agent, Jude Aigbokhaode Arrested For Defrauding Businesswoman of N4.2 Million
A 41-year-old clearing agent, Jude Aigbokhaode, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police for allegedly defrauding a businesswoman, Funmilayo Akinola, of N4.2 million in a container scam.Aigbokhaode, based at the Apapa port, is accused of deceiving Akinola by promising to clear a container of app... -
![Lady Disappointed, Shares What Her Tailor Made Instead of a Corporate Dress For Her Project Defense]()
Lady Disappointed, Shares What Her Tailor Made Instead of a Corporate Dress For Her Project Defense
A young Nigerian woman has expressed her frustration online, as she displays the gown a tailor created for her after she asked for a corporate dress for her project defense.In a post on her page, the lady revealed that she had contacted a tailor to make a corporate dress for her, one that would be ... -
![Nigerian Police Officer, Zyad Ibn Isah Claps Back At UK Politician, Kemi Badenoch Over Criticism Of NPF]()
Nigerian Police Officer, Zyad Ibn Isah Claps Back At UK Politician, Kemi Badenoch Over Criticism Of NPF
An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Zyad Ibn Isah, has taken a swipe at Kemi Badenoch, the United Kingdom Conservative Party leader, following her latest remarks about the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). Badenoch, a British politician of Nigerian descent, has gained attention for her cr... -
![Nigerian Bizwoman Laments Fraud After Receiving Blocks Instead Of Hair from Vietnam (Video)]()
Nigerian Bizwoman Laments Fraud After Receiving Blocks Instead Of Hair from Vietnam (Video)
A Nigerian businesswoman has taken to TikTok to share her frustration after receiving bricks instead of the hair products she ordered from Vietnam. The woman, who goes by @mhizceo online, is a hair vendor and had placed a large order for hair products to expand her business. However, upon rec... -
![Gernot Rohr Roots For Ademola Lookman to Win African Player Of The Year Award]()
Gernot Rohr Roots For Ademola Lookman to Win African Player Of The Year Award
Gernot Rohr, the coach of the Benin Republic national team, has expressed his belief that Nigerian international Ademola Lookman is destined to win the CAF African Player of the Year award. This prediction follows Lookman's inclusion in the final nominees for the prestigious award, recognizing... -
![How Not Having N20k Deprived Me Of Going to The University - Rapper Ice Prince Bares it All]()
How Not Having N20k Deprived Me Of Going to The University - Rapper Ice Prince Bares it All
Ice Prince, whose full name is Panshak Henry Zamani, recently opened up about a pivotal moment in his life during a podcast appearance. The 38-year-old rapper shared that his journey to success was fraught with challenges, including financial struggles that once stopped him from pursuing higher edu... -
![Nigerian Man Details Police Brutality & Kidnapping Over False Allegations of Internet Fraud]()
Nigerian Man Details Police Brutality & Kidnapping Over False Allegations of Internet Fraud
A Nigerian man has shared a disturbing account of police abuse, alleging that he and his friend were kidnapped and assaulted by officers who accused them of being "yahoo boys" (internet fraudsters) based solely on their appearance. The harrowing incident, which took place at a suya ... -
![Suspected Fake Travel Agent, Balogun Olamide Yusuf Arraigned For Defrauding Woman Of N11 Million]()
Suspected Fake Travel Agent, Balogun Olamide Yusuf Arraigned For Defrauding Woman Of N11 Million
Operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos have arrested a 32-year-old man, Balogun Olamide Yusuf, accused of defrauding a visa applicant, Mrs. Kolawole Olorunjuwon, of N11 million under the guise of securing a Canadian visa. According to police reports, Yusuf allegedly promised to faci... -
![Lady Compares Photos of Herself When She Had a Boyfriend Vs When She Had None]()
Lady Compares Photos of Herself When She Had a Boyfriend Vs When She Had None
This woman’s post on X (formerly Twitter) about the "before and after" photos of her appearance before and after a relationship has sparked conversations on the phenomenon of "boyfriend air." The concept of "boyfriend air" suggests that women may appear less physical... -
![Lagos Police Accused Of Torturing Three Nigerian Legion Officers For ‘Wearing Face Mask’]()
Lagos Police Accused Of Torturing Three Nigerian Legion Officers For ‘Wearing Face Mask’
Officers from the Lagos State Police Command are under investigation after being accused of torturing and assaulting three members of the Nigerian Legion Corps Commissionaire on Friday in the Ayobo area of Lagos. Sources revealed to SaharaReporters that the incident unfolded when the legion o... -
![Nigerian Woman Reveals Shocking Story Of Police Kidnapping Her 15-Yr-Old Son Over Food Delivery]()
Nigerian Woman Reveals Shocking Story Of Police Kidnapping Her 15-Yr-Old Son Over Food Delivery
A Nigerian woman has sparked outrage online after sharing the harrowing story of how her 15-year-old son was kidnapped by the police and taken to the Anti-Cultism Unit simply for delivering food to a customer. In a detailed post shared on X (formerly Twitter), the woman recounted the terrifyi... -
![NAFDAC Denies Approval Of ‘Lung-Cleansing Tea’ For Smokers, Warns Against Misleading Claims]()
NAFDAC Denies Approval Of ‘Lung-Cleansing Tea’ For Smokers, Warns Against Misleading Claims
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has strongly denied claims that it approved a herbal product marketed as “lung-cleansing tea” for smokers. In a statement issued on Saturday, December 14, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, clarified tha... -
![Lagos Doctor, Femi Olaleye Who Was Convicted of Rap3 Returns to IG to Celebrate His Freedom]()
Lagos Doctor, Femi Olaleye Who Was Convicted of Rap3 Returns to IG to Celebrate His Freedom
Lagos doctor, Femi Olaleye has returned to Instagram to celebrate his freedom after an Appeal court nullified his r@pe conviction.Dr Femi was discharged and acquitted after being sentenced to life in prison in October 2023, because his wife failed to provide documents, i.e., NIN, that her Niece tha... -
![Moment Mr Nigeria, Samuel Nwajagu Was Announced Winner of Mr International 2024 (VID)]()
Moment Mr Nigeria, Samuel Nwajagu Was Announced Winner of Mr International 2024 (VID)
The moment Samuel Nwajagu, representing Nigeria, was announced as the winner of Mr International 2024 was a significant highlight in the world of male pageantry. Held in Bangkok, Thailand, the event celebrated the finest of male talent, charisma, and advocacy from across the globe. Mr International... -
![Chisco Group CEO, Chief Chidi Anyaegbu Declines 'Mayor Of Ndigbo' Title Over Political Concerns]()
Chisco Group CEO, Chief Chidi Anyaegbu Declines 'Mayor Of Ndigbo' Title Over Political Concerns
Chief Chidi Anyaegbu, Chairman and CEO of Chisco Group, has declined the title of *Mayor of Ndigbo*, which was scheduled to be conferred on him on December 16, 2024, at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. In a statement personally signed by Chief Anyaegbu, he expressed his heartf... -
![Finland Freeze Assets Of Biafran Agitator Simon Ekpa; Puts Him In Worlds Toughest Prison]()
Finland Freeze Assets Of Biafran Agitator Simon Ekpa; Puts Him In Worlds Toughest Prison
Finnish authorities have frozen the assets of Simon Ekpa, a prominent figure in the Biafran separatist movement, amid ongoing allegations of involvement in terrorism-related activities. Ekpa, who has been in detention for several weeks, faces serious charges linked to his advocacy for Biafra’s se... -
![Femi Adebayo's 'Seven Doors' Tops Netflix Within 24 Hours of Release]()
Femi Adebayo's 'Seven Doors' Tops Netflix Within 24 Hours of Release
Nigerian actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has marked a major achievement with his latest project, *Seven Doors*, which surged to the top spot on Netflix just 24 hours after its debut. The limited series, released on December 13, has already earned widespread acclaim from viewers, securing its posit... -
![Nigerian Lady Sparks Debate Over Lack Of Sugar Daddies In The UK]()
Nigerian Lady Sparks Debate Over Lack Of Sugar Daddies In The UK
A Nigerian woman has taken to social media to express her frustration over the absence of "sugar daddies" in the United Kingdom, a scenario she claims contrasts sharply with her experiences in Nigeria. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), the woman lamented the cultural differe... -
![Midnight Fire Claims Lives Of Couple, 67-year-old Muhammed Uba & 52-year-old Fatima Uba In Kano]()
Midnight Fire Claims Lives Of Couple, 67-year-old Muhammed Uba & 52-year-old Fatima Uba In Kano
A tragic fire outbreak has claimed the lives of a couple, 67-year-old Muhammed Uba and 52-year-old Fatima Uba, at Rangaza (Inken) Layin AU in Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State. The Kano State Fire Service confirmed the incident, revealing that the fire broke out around midnight on Th...
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