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![Presidency Rejects Bishop Kukah's Label Of "Accidental Leader" For Tinubu, Cites His Reforms]()
Presidency Rejects Bishop Kukah's Label Of "Accidental Leader" For Tinubu, Cites His Reforms
The Presidency has refuted claims that President Bola Tinubu is an “accidental leader,” emphasizing his readiness for the office and commitment to substantial reforms. The remarks came in response to recent comments by the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, who describe... -
![Malivelihood Gifts Wife, Deola a Diamond Ring Worth Millions of Naira At Her Birthday Party (VID)]()
Malivelihood Gifts Wife, Deola a Diamond Ring Worth Millions of Naira At Her Birthday Party (VID)
Nigerian celebrity jeweller Olusola M. Awujoola, popularly known as Malivelihood, has celebrated his 10-year relationship milestone with his wife, Deola Smart, in a grand style. During Deola's birthday party held on Saturday night in Abuja, Malivelihood presented her with a stunning 10-carat h... -
![Four Arrested On Zaria-Kano Road With 45kg of Cannabis, NDLEA Reports]()
Four Arrested On Zaria-Kano Road With 45kg of Cannabis, NDLEA Reports
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended four men in possession of 45 kilograms of cannabis. The suspects—identified as Usman Sani, 25; Abdul Mohd, 28; Bunu Ali, 27; and Umar Musa, 30—were arrested on Tuesday, November 19, at Gadar Tamburawa along the Zaria-Kano road.Acc... -
![NLC Insists That December 1 Deadline For Implementation Of N70,000 Minimum Wage Still Stands]()
NLC Insists That December 1 Deadline For Implementation Of N70,000 Minimum Wage Still Stands
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reaffirmed that its December 1 deadline for all states to implement the new minimum wage remains in effect.Recall that on July 29, 2024, President Bola Tinubu signed the minimum wage bill into law.The legislation increased the country’s minimum wage from N30,... -
![We Are Ready to Provide Evidence of Simon Ekpa's Atrocities As a Terrorist - Enugu Govt]()
We Are Ready to Provide Evidence of Simon Ekpa's Atrocities As a Terrorist - Enugu Govt
The Enugu State Government has declared its readiness to present evidence of atrocities allegedly orchestrated by Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the Enugu State Government, described Ekpa as a “terr0rist wh... -
![NDLEA Arrests Businessman With Large Quantity of Cocaine, Warns Against Drug Trafficking]()
NDLEA Arrests Businessman With Large Quantity of Cocaine, Warns Against Drug Trafficking
A businessman attempting to smuggle a significant quantity of cocaine was apprehended by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), according to a statement shared by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday. The announcement, made via Babafemi’... -
!["I Need The Money To Boost My Phone Business" - 50-year-old BusinessMan Who Excreted 90 Wraps Of Cocaine At Enugu Airport]()
"I Need The Money To Boost My Phone Business" - 50-year-old BusinessMan Who Excreted 90 Wraps Of Cocaine At Enugu Airport
A 50-year-old businessman has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly ingesting 90 wraps of cocaine at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA) in Enugu.The arrest was confirmed by Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy for the ND... -
![Nigerian Investigative Journalist, vDavid Hundeyin Found Guilty Of Libel By UK Court, Ordered To Pay £95,000 In Damages]()
Nigerian Investigative Journalist, vDavid Hundeyin Found Guilty Of Libel By UK Court, Ordered To Pay £95,000 In Damages
Nigerian investigative journalist David Hundeyin has been found guilty of libel by the Royal Courts of Justice in the UK, following defamatory claims made in his article *Journalism Career Graveyard*. The court ruled on October 8, 2024, that Hundeyin must pay £95,000 in damages to BBC journalist C... -
![Bobrisky’s Luxury Claims Questioned As Reports Emerge Of Refugee Camp Residence In Amsterdam]()
Bobrisky’s Luxury Claims Questioned As Reports Emerge Of Refugee Camp Residence In Amsterdam
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky has found himself at the center of a new controversy, with reports suggesting that he is currently residing in a refugee camp in Amsterdam, challenging his previous claims of living a luxurious lifestyle in the United Kingdom. The revelation came from po... -
![American Artist Lizzo Shocks Fans With Photos Of Her Dramatic Weight Loss]()
American Artist Lizzo Shocks Fans With Photos Of Her Dramatic Weight Loss
American singer Lizzo has been hard at work in the gym, and her latest Instagram posts reveal just how much her efforts have paid off. The singer recently shared a series of stunning photos and a short video, showcasing a striking transformation that left fans in awe. In the snaps, Lizzo is seen si... -
![Akwa Ibom School Principal, Dr. Nse Sunday Umoh Suspended Over Alleged Poor Feeding Of Students]()
Akwa Ibom School Principal, Dr. Nse Sunday Umoh Suspended Over Alleged Poor Feeding Of Students
The principal of Presbyterian Senior Science College, Ididep, Dr. Nse Sunday Umoh, has been suspended following allegations of substandard feeding for students, as revealed in a viral video. The video, which showed students consuming what appeared to be poorly prepared and non-nutritious meals, spa... -
![Botswana Launches $22 Monthly Grants For Parents Of Newborns]()
Botswana Launches $22 Monthly Grants For Parents Of Newborns
In a bold move to support families, the government of Botswana has announced a new initiative to provide $22 monthly grants to parents of newborn babies. This financial support will help alleviate the costs of raising children, alongside additional aid in the form of free pampers and milk for infan... -
![Woman Reveals Disturbing Allegations Of Abuse By Pastor During Podcast Interview (Video)]()
Woman Reveals Disturbing Allegations Of Abuse By Pastor During Podcast Interview (Video)
A woman recently came forward on a podcast to share her account of alleged abuse by a pastor, detailing a series of disturbing events that unfolded during a difficult period in her life. The revelation was made on a podcast hosted by Apostle Femi Lazarus of Sphere of Light Church, sparking widespre... -
![Pep Guardiola Suffers Worst Defeat Of Career As Tottenham Hammer Man City 4-0 At Etihad]()
Pep Guardiola Suffers Worst Defeat Of Career As Tottenham Hammer Man City 4-0 At Etihad
Tottenham Hotspur delivered a resounding statement at the Etihad Stadium, cruising to a commanding 4-0 victory over reigning champions Manchester City. The defeat, which marked Pep Guardiola's fifth consecutive loss—the longest losing streak of his managerial career—comes just days after h... -
![Parents of Incarcerated Youth, Segun Olowookere Appeal For Clemency Ahead of Governor Adeleke’s Anniversary]()
Parents of Incarcerated Youth, Segun Olowookere Appeal For Clemency Ahead of Governor Adeleke’s Anniversary
As Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s second anniversary draws near, the family of Segun Olowookere, a young man from Osun State sentenced to death for robbery at the age of 17, is pleading for clemency. Segun, currently held in Lagos’s Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison, was convicted by an O... -
![Nigerian Woman Arrested, Detained In Libyan Capital With 2Kg Of Cocaine]()
Nigerian Woman Arrested, Detained In Libyan Capital With 2Kg Of Cocaine
A Nigerian woman has been arrested by the 444th Combat Brigade in Tripoli, Libya, during a sting operation for allegedly possessing approximately 2 kilograms of cocaine. It was gathered that the woman, in collaboration with foreign accomplices, attempted to distribute the drugs on the local market.... -
![Truck Driver, Muhammed Bello, Arrested For Allegedly Stealing N293 Million Worth Of Spare Parts]()
Truck Driver, Muhammed Bello, Arrested For Allegedly Stealing N293 Million Worth Of Spare Parts
[size=10pt] File Photo [/size] A truck driver, Muhammed Bello, has been arrested by operatives of the Zone 2 Command in Lagos for allegedly diverting and stealing N293 million worth of Caterpillar spare parts entrusted to him for delivery to a customer in northern Nigeria. The suspect was ch... -
![ECOWAS Court Orders Nigerian Govt To Pay N30M In Damages For Illegal Detention of Glory Okolie]()
ECOWAS Court Orders Nigerian Govt To Pay N30M In Damages For Illegal Detention of Glory Okolie
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Nigerian government to pay N30 million in damages to Glory Okolie, a woman who was illegally detained for nine months by the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigerian Police . The judgment, delivered on Thursday, follows the court’s r... -
![Hotel Cleaner, Lucky Adejumo Arrested For Alleged Theft Of $600 From Guest’s Safe In Lagos]()
Hotel Cleaner, Lucky Adejumo Arrested For Alleged Theft Of $600 From Guest’s Safe In Lagos
A 24-year-old hotel cleaner, Lucky Adejumo, has been arrested and charged for allegedly stealing $600 from a guest’s room at Delborough Hotel, Victoria Island. Police investigations claim Adejumo accessed the guest’s safe using a master key from the housekeeping store, unaware that his actions ... -
![NDIC Reaffirms Commitment To Repay Depositors Of Defunct Heritage Bank]()
NDIC Reaffirms Commitment To Repay Depositors Of Defunct Heritage Bank
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has pledged to resolve outstanding issues preventing depositors of the now-defunct Heritage Bank from accessing guaranteed sums above N5 million. This assurance was made by NDIC Managing Director Alhaji Bello Hassan during the 2024 NDIC Editors Forum... -
![Labour Party Clears The Air on Working For Tinubu Ahead of 2027 Elections]()
Labour Party Clears The Air on Working For Tinubu Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Labour Party (LP) has officially denied allegations that it is collaborating with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in preparation for the 2027 elections. This follows claims made in a viral video by Deji Adeyanju, a human rights lawyer, who accused the party of forming an alliance with the president... -
![Nigerian Man Discovers Decomposing Body In River, Suspected To Be Victim Of Ritual Killing (Video)]()
Nigerian Man Discovers Decomposing Body In River, Suspected To Be Victim Of Ritual Killing (Video)
A disturbing discovery along a riverbank in Nigeria has sparked concern after a man reported finding a decomposing body, suspected to have been dumped by ritualists. The incident, shared via a video on TikTok, has quickly drawn public attention.In the video, the man explained that he initially noti... -
![Federal High Court Orders Remand of 109 Foreign Nationals In Cybercrime Case]()
Federal High Court Orders Remand of 109 Foreign Nationals In Cybercrime Case
The Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the detention of 109 foreign nationals accused of orchestrating a large-scale cybercrime operation targeting Nigerians. The defendants, citizens of China, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Brazil, Malaysia, and Myanmar, face a six-count charge fr... -
![Abia Varsity Denies Reports That Students Died of Food Poisoning In Their Hostel]()
Abia Varsity Denies Reports That Students Died of Food Poisoning In Their Hostel
The head of the Public Relations Unit of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Ubadire Agua has said that all students of the institution are safe, maintaining that none of them died inside an off-campus private lodge.This followed some recent reports that a male student of... -
![DJ Chicken Snet Out Of Train Hours After He Was Kicked Out Of A Club In The UK]()
DJ Chicken Snet Out Of Train Hours After He Was Kicked Out Of A Club In The UK
Nigerian entertainer, DJ Chicken, found himself in the spotlight again after being removed from a train in the UK for allegedly causing a disturbance. This incident reportedly occurred just hours after he was denied entry to a club. According to eyewitness accounts, DJ Chicken was asked to le... -
![Verydarkman React To Viral ‘S3x’ Video Of Adult Filmstars In Nigerian Native Attires]()
Verydarkman React To Viral ‘S3x’ Video Of Adult Filmstars In Nigerian Native Attires
Nigerian activist Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman (VDM), has expressed strong outrage over a viral video that has caused a stir on Nigerian social media.The video features adult film stars wearing traditional Yoruba clothing while performing explicit sexual acts.What began as a simpl... -
![Shock As Lady Allegedly Damages Sister’s Eye Out of Jealousy Because of Man]()
Shock As Lady Allegedly Damages Sister’s Eye Out of Jealousy Because of Man
A Nigerian lady has had her eyes damaged due to jealousy. It was gathered that the lady's sister damaged her eyes because men prefer the sister to her. A video of the helpless lady with her bulging eyes was shared on Tiktok with the caption: “Jealousy can be witchcraft in disguise. See what... -
![Lady Narrates How Friend She Accused Of R3pe Assaulted Her at a Club]()
Lady Narrates How Friend She Accused Of R3pe Assaulted Her at a Club
A Nigerian lady has revealed that a friend who tried to r3pe her assaulted her at a club. It happened after the lady and her friends tried to confront the alleged r3pist. She took to X to share her story. She wrote, “So in September, a male friend attempted to rape me, and I’ve been working wi... -
![Injury Blow For Leverkusen: Victor Boniface Sidelined For Remainder Of 2024]()
Injury Blow For Leverkusen: Victor Boniface Sidelined For Remainder Of 2024
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface is set to miss the rest of 2024 following a thigh injury he sustained during Nigeria's recent Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda. Boniface, 23, exited the pitch in the 89th minute, replaced by Umar Sadiq, as Nigeria fell 2-1 to Rwanda. The i... -
![Edo Government Finds Diverted Palliatives In Three Of 200 Vehicles Seized By Obaseki’s Team]()
Edo Government Finds Diverted Palliatives In Three Of 200 Vehicles Seized By Obaseki’s Team
The Edo State government has reported that more than 200 government vehicles are currently unaccounted for under the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki. In response to this, Governor Monday Okpebholo has established a 12-member committee tasked with recovering the missing vehicles, wh... -
![ECOWAS Court Orders Nigerian Govt To Pay N30M In Damages For Illegal Detention of Glory Okolie]()
ECOWAS Court Orders Nigerian Govt To Pay N30M In Damages For Illegal Detention of Glory Okolie
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Nigerian government to pay N30 million in damages to Glory Okolie, a woman who was illegally detained for nine months by the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigerian Police . The judgment, delivered on Thursday, follows the court’s r... -
![32yr Old Pretty Doctor, Shot Dead In The Parking Lot of a Gym in Broad Daylight]()
32yr Old Pretty Doctor, Shot Dead In The Parking Lot of a Gym in Broad Daylight
Dr. Nondumiso Nkosi, a 32-year-old doctor employed at Rob Ferreira Hospital in Mpumalanga, South Africa, was fatally shot by unidentified assailants in the parking lot of Virgin Active gym in Riverside, Mbombela, on November 20, 2024. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear as the... -
![Nigerian Lady Weeps Over The Coldness Of A Warehouse She Works At In The UK]()
Nigerian Lady Weeps Over The Coldness Of A Warehouse She Works At In The UK
A heartbreaking video of a Nigerian lady weeping profusely over the coldness of a warehouse she works at in the UK has surfaced online.The video showed the lady in the warehouse with a lot of boxes around her.According to the lady, she is not allowed to wear a hoodie while working at the warehouse.... -
![Caucasian Family In Shock After Chidinma Adetshina Wasn’t Announced Winner Of Miss Universe 2024]()
Caucasian Family In Shock After Chidinma Adetshina Wasn’t Announced Winner Of Miss Universe 2024
Members of a Caucasian family could not hide their dissatisfaction after Nigeria's representative at the just concluded Miss Universe pageant, Chidimma Adetshina, wasn't announced the winner of the show.Following a keenly contested competition, Miss Denmark was announced winner of the pag... -
![Photos From Burial Of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah in His Hometown, Nnewi, Anambra State]()
Photos From Burial Of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah in His Hometown, Nnewi, Anambra State
The senator’s remains were first brought to his hometown, Umuanuka in Otolo Nnewi, located in Nnewi North Local Government Area, before being taken to St. Peter Clever Parish for a funeral Mass.As his body arrived at his mansion, many locals, especially those who relied on his generosity, gathere... -
![Daughter Of Evangelist, Helen Ukpabio Fires Back At Singer, Bloody Civilian For Criticizing Her Mother]()
Daughter Of Evangelist, Helen Ukpabio Fires Back At Singer, Bloody Civilian For Criticizing Her Mother
Helen Ukpabio, a Nigerian evangelist, and her teachings have recently sparked renewed controversy online, particularly involving her daughter and singer Bloody Civilian. Ukpabio is widely criticized for promoting harmful beliefs about witchcraft, especially targeting children. She has previously au... -
![Ekpa’s Arrest Ends Reign Of Terror In Igbo Land, Says Ohanaeze]()
Ekpa’s Arrest Ends Reign Of Terror In Igbo Land, Says Ohanaeze
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has expressed immense relief and gratitude following the arrest of Simon Ekpa, the self-styled leader of the Biafra movement.His apprehension by Finland’s Päijät-Hame District Court marks a critical moment in efforts to secure peace an... -
![Corpse Of Day-Old Baby With Broken Head Found Dumped At Market In Niger State]()
Corpse Of Day-Old Baby With Broken Head Found Dumped At Market In Niger State
The c0rpse of a newborn baby girl has been found at an old market area in Paiko, the headquarters of Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State.Residents told Daily Trust that the baby was found with a broken head on Thursday, November 21, 2024.One of the residents, Musa Danjuma, told the publica... -
![University Of Ibadan Launches Wole Soyinka Institute]()
University Of Ibadan Launches Wole Soyinka Institute
The University of Ibadan, on the occasion of its 76th Foundation Day Anniversary, has decided to establish the Wole Soyinka Institute in honour of one of its illustrious alumni, the Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka.The announcement of the university’s council decision was made by the Vice Chanc... -
![Tinubu Asks Senate To Confirm Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff]()
Tinubu Asks Senate To Confirm Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede’s appointment as the substantive Chief of Army Staff.Tinubu’s letter to the Senate was disclosed in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday.He said Tinubu is seeki...
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