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![Court Convicts Police, Immigration Officers For N1.6m Employment Fraud]()
Court Convicts Police, Immigration Officers For N1.6m Employment Fraud
A Federal High Court sitting in Gombe has convicted and sentenced two police officers: Yusuf AbdulKarim Bature and Musa Philip and an immigration officer, Nasiru Mohammed to seven years imprisonment each for employment fraud to the tune of N1,640,000, (One Million Six Hundred and Forty Thousand Nai... -
![Suspected Herdsmen Kill Ogun Chief On His Farm]()
Suspected Herdsmen Kill Ogun Chief On His Farm
Suspected herdsmen have k!lled a 49-year-old community chief, Ogunleye Olaegbe, in Oke-Oha village in Imeko Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State. Olaegbe was found lying in a pool of blood on his farmland on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. The Baale was said to have been attacked by the gunmen wh... -
![Stop Trying To Disparage My Works -Obaseki Fires Back At Okpebholo, Releases Evidence Of Completed Hospital]()
Stop Trying To Disparage My Works -Obaseki Fires Back At Okpebholo, Releases Evidence Of Completed Hospital
The immediate-past governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki has fired back at his successor, Monday Okpebholo for allegedly falsely claiming that the Stella Obasanjo Hospital was hurriedly commissioned despite construction at the facility being incomplete and critical equipment yet to be procure... -
![Senator Ndume Makes U-turn On Tax Reform Bill As He Identifies Two Contentious Areas]()
Senator Ndume Makes U-turn On Tax Reform Bill As He Identifies Two Contentious Areas
Senator Ali Ndume, lawmaker representing the Borno South Senatorial district says although the controversial tax reform bills have a good prospect, it should be withdrawn for two reasons.Speaking on the floor of the upper legislative chamber on Thursday, the lawmaker, who earlier kicked against the... -
![BREAKING: DSS Arrests Take-It-Back Organiser In Kano Over Suspected Facebook Post]()
BREAKING: DSS Arrests Take-It-Back Organiser In Kano Over Suspected Facebook Post
The Take-It-Back Movement (TIB), a Nigerian pro-democracy group, has raised the alarm over the arrest of its organisers in Kano State, simply identified as Zubair.TIB, which raised the alarm in a post on its social media handle, said that Zubair was arrested in the early hours of Thursday (today) b... -
![Davido Wears Nigerian Flag On His Head To Interview After Receiving Backlash On Last Interview]()
Davido Wears Nigerian Flag On His Head To Interview After Receiving Backlash On Last Interview
David Adeleke, the world-famous Nigerian singer, who is popularity known as Davido has been pictured wearing Nigerian colors.The singer decided to put ‘Nigeria on his head’ after he was called out for a recent interview abroad where he spoke about the poor state of Nigeria's economy.The si... -
![Gospel Singer, Sinach Faces N5bn Lawsuit Over ‘Way Maker’ Copyright Infringement]()
Gospel Singer, Sinach Faces N5bn Lawsuit Over ‘Way Maker’ Copyright Infringement
The Federal High Court in Lagos has postponed the hearing of the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by music producer Michael Oluwole against gospel singer Sinach to January 2025.Oluwole, commonly known as Maye, sued Sinach for N5 billion for her 2016 hit song ‘Way Maker’.In suit number FHC/L... -
![Finnish Court Sets Date For Acclaimed Biafra Agitator, Simon Ekpa's Trial]()
Finnish Court Sets Date For Acclaimed Biafra Agitator, Simon Ekpa's Trial
Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and leader of the Autopilot faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is set to face trial in May 2025 in Finland for alleged terrorist-related offenses. Finnish authorities arrested Ekpa on November 21, 2024, along with four others, following a lengt... -
![Nigeria Actress Omotola Jalade Appreciates God After She Undergoes Successful Surgery]()
Nigeria Actress Omotola Jalade Appreciates God After She Undergoes Successful Surgery
Veteran actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde opens up on a recent illness she had that needed surgery, as she thanks God for life.She took to her Instagram page to celebrate Thanksgiving as she recalled the recent medical emergency she had suffered.According to her, she had had a stomach pain that cause... -
![Speed Darlington Spotted With His Lawyer While In Detention Earlier This Morning]()
Speed Darlington Spotted With His Lawyer While In Detention Earlier This Morning
Speed Darlington, a Nigerian musician and comedian, was recently spotted in detention with his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, after being arrested over allegations of cyberstalking. The arrest followed a petition reportedly filed by Burna Boy, accusing Darlington of defamation and cyberbullying through his... -
![Nigerian Lady Aims To Set New World Record For Most Hairstyles In 24 Hours]()
Nigerian Lady Aims To Set New World Record For Most Hairstyles In 24 Hours
Caroline Ejibunu, a talented Nigerian hairstylist, is preparing to break a new Guinness World Record (GWR) by creating the highest number of hairstyles in a 24-hour marathon.The event dubbed the ‘Hair-a-Thon’ will take place on December 4 at City Walk 2.0, Ademulegun Road in Ondo state.Carolaur... -
![Reaction As Mushin Local Govt Changes Aguiyi Ironsi Spare Parts Market Name To Paramo Market]()
Reaction As Mushin Local Govt Changes Aguiyi Ironsi Spare Parts Market Name To Paramo Market
The Mushin local government has renamed Aguiyi Ironsi spare parts market in Ladipo to Paramo international spare parts market.In a video posted to his X account, the chairman of the local government, Emmanuel Bamigboye, said the name change was to honour the market's original developer, Paramo... -
![Motorist Left Stúnned After Spotting Men In Santa Claus Costumes Sitting On Lagos Waste Truck]()
Motorist Left Stúnned After Spotting Men In Santa Claus Costumes Sitting On Lagos Waste Truck
A video featuring men dressed in Santa Claus costumes while sitting on a waste truck in Lagos has sparked humorous reactions from viewers.A motorist on a Lagos highway recorded two men sitting bravely on a moving garbage truck while they were dressed as Santa Claus.The men seemed prepared for the C... -
![44yr Old American R&B Singer Reportedly Expecting Baby Number 2 With Partner, Nelly]()
44yr Old American R&B Singer Reportedly Expecting Baby Number 2 With Partner, Nelly
What exciting news for Nelly and Ashanti! Congratulations to the happy couple on their growing family. After tying the knot secretly last December, the couple is now expecting their second child, just months after welcoming their son, Kareem Kenkaide Hayne, on July 18.Ashanti's joy in sharing ... -
![It’s Very Difficult Not To Cheat As Married Person Says Mr Macaroni]()
It’s Very Difficult Not To Cheat As Married Person Says Mr Macaroni
Nigerian Comedian and actor, Mr. Macaroni has shared his thoughts on the challenges of staying faithful in marriages and relationships, describing it as “difficult but possible.”During an appearance on the “Diary Of A Naija Girl” podcast, Mr Macaroni admitted that while giving relationship ... -
![Zimbabwean Man Sells 6 Year-old Stepson For Ritual Sacrifice]()
Zimbabwean Man Sells 6 Year-old Stepson For Ritual Sacrifice
A 37-year-old Zimbabwean man, identified as Lovemore Sithole, is facing the possibility of execution in Botswana after being convicted of selling his six-year-old stepson for ritual purposesThe horrifying crime, which reportedly earned Sithole $15,000 USD (about 200,000 Botswana Pula), has left com... -
!["Protest Is Not Enough To Bring About Measurable Reforms" – Osinbajo]()
"Protest Is Not Enough To Bring About Measurable Reforms" – Osinbajo
The former Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, said on Thursday that protests must be accompanied by other political actions to achieve measurable reforms.Mr Osinbajo spoke at the 6th edition of the Technology, New Media, Citizens and Governance Conference (TNCG).He spoke on the topic: Techno... -
![Drama As Man Storms Ex Girlfriend's Store to Pick Things He Bought For Her (Video)]()
Drama As Man Storms Ex Girlfriend's Store to Pick Things He Bought For Her (Video)
A heated confrontation recently unfolded when a man and his friend stormed his ex-girlfriend's store to reclaim items he allegedly purchased for her during their relationship. The ex-boyfriend, seemingly upset over the breakup, demanded the return of all his contributions, including store fitt... -
![Nigerian Woman Advises Single Ladies Not To Only Hustle But Marry Man Who Can Take Care Of Them]()
Nigerian Woman Advises Single Ladies Not To Only Hustle But Marry Man Who Can Take Care Of Them
A Nigerian woman, Ify Asia Chiemeziem, who advised single ladies not only to hustle but to marry men who can and are willing to take care of them. “After being 9 months pregnant four times, one Pre-eclampsia, one C-Section, couple of miscarriages, breastfeeding, vigils, teething, postpartum iss... -
![Police Arrest Two For Criminal Conspiracy And Armed Robbery In Gombe]()
Police Arrest Two For Criminal Conspiracy And Armed Robbery In Gombe
The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two suspects for criminal conspiracy and armed robbery. The spokesperson of the command, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, November 28, 2024, said the suspects, Abubakar Musa, 22 and Usman Ismail, 20, all of Nasarawo Qua... -
![NAFDAC Carries Out Massive Raid in Lagos, Seizes N300 Million Worth of Fake Medicines (PICS)]()
NAFDAC Carries Out Massive Raid in Lagos, Seizes N300 Million Worth of Fake Medicines (PICS)
The Investigation and Enforcement team of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) conducted a significant operation at Tyre Village, Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State, uncovering a large cache of counterfeit medicines. The raid resulted in the seizure of fake pharmac... -
![Nigeria Has Less Than 200 Psychiatrists to Attend to Over 200 Million Nigerians – APN]()
Nigeria Has Less Than 200 Psychiatrists to Attend to Over 200 Million Nigerians – APN
With fewer than 200 psychiatrists serving over 200 million citizens, the situation underscores the urgent need for systemic reform and investment in mental health infrastructure.At the 55th Annual General Conference and Scientific Meeting of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN) held in... -
![Navy Hands Over 3 Suspected Drug Traffickers To NDLEA In Akwa Ibom]()
Navy Hands Over 3 Suspected Drug Traffickers To NDLEA In Akwa Ibom
The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka in Akwa Ibom State has arrested three individuals for allegedly smuggling 62 cartons of various contraband drugs and 125 sacks of crystalline ammonia.The suspects, along with the seized items, were handed over to the National Drug Law Enforce... -
![Reps Confirm Lt. Gen Olufemi Oluyede As The Chief of Army Staff, Following Lagbaja's Demise]()
Reps Confirm Lt. Gen Olufemi Oluyede As The Chief of Army Staff, Following Lagbaja's Demise
The House of Representatives on Thursday, November 28, approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request for the confirmation of the appointment of Lt Gen Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff.Oluyede was appointed acting as the Chief of Army Staff following the illness a... -
![Nigerian Billionaire, Jowizaza Ties The Knot Traditionally With Fiancee, Melly (Video)]()
Nigerian Billionaire, Jowizaza Ties The Knot Traditionally With Fiancee, Melly (Video)
Billionaire businessman Jowizaza recently celebrated his traditional wedding in a private, intimate ceremony attended by close family and friends. The event which showed the cultural richness of the couple's heritage, featuring the meaningful tradition of the bride presenting a cup of drink to... -
![Terrifying Moment Mother & Her Baby Were Shot Dead After She Charged at Police With a Knife]()
Terrifying Moment Mother & Her Baby Were Shot Dead After She Charged at Police With a Knife
Maria Pike, 34, and her 2-month-old daughter, Destinii Hope, lost their lives after officers responded to a domestic violence call at their home in Missouri. Body camera footage released by the police depicts a tense interaction. Officers initially attempted to de-escalate the situation by speaking... -
![UK Generated Over N40bn in Visa Fees From Nigerians Between 2023-2024 - Reports]()
UK Generated Over N40bn in Visa Fees From Nigerians Between 2023-2024 - Reports
The British government earned over ₦40 billion from visa processing fees paid by Nigerians between June 2023 and June 2024, as revealed by Marc Owen, director of visa, status, and information services at UK Visas and Immigration. This revenue came from processing over 225,000 visa applications du... -
![Singer, May D Claims He Would Have Been On Same Level With Wizkid]()
Singer, May D Claims He Would Have Been On Same Level With Wizkid
Nigerian singer, Mr May D, has claimed that he would have been on the same level as his colleague, Wizkid if he hadn’t fallen out with his former record label, Square Records.Mr May D made this remark on Thursday during a heated argument with Wizkid’s fans on X.He wrote: “If no be wetin happ... -
![Tax Reform Bills Pass Second Reading at The Senate]()
Tax Reform Bills Pass Second Reading at The Senate
The Nigerian Senate has advanced the consideration of four tax reform bills to the second reading stage. This development occurred during a plenary session on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Following this milestone, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, assigned the bills to the Senate Committee on... -
![Innoson, Benue Kidnap: 'Nigerians No Longer Sleep With Two Eyes Closed' – Peter Obi]()
Innoson, Benue Kidnap: 'Nigerians No Longer Sleep With Two Eyes Closed' – Peter Obi
Former Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has decried the spate of insecurity in Nigeria.Lamenting over the kidnap in Benue State and Chief Innoson Chukwuma’s staff, Obi said Nigerians can no longer sleep with their two eyes closed.Obi said it was disheartening that terrorists w... -
![ITS OFFICIAL! Australian Govt Bans Under 16yrs Old From Having Any Social Media Account]()
ITS OFFICIAL! Australian Govt Bans Under 16yrs Old From Having Any Social Media Account
Australia has passed a groundbreaking law prohibiting children under 16 from having social media accounts. The legislation, described as a world-first initiative, aims to safeguard children from online harms. It mandates that platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter ensure complia... -
![I Will Do Whatever It Takes to Ensure Nnamdi Kanu is Released - Bianca Ojukwu]()
I Will Do Whatever It Takes to Ensure Nnamdi Kanu is Released - Bianca Ojukwu
Bianca Ojukwu, the widow of the late Biafran leader Odumegwu Ojukwu, has reiterated her commitment to ensuring the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a recent statement, Bianca emphasized her unwavering support for Kanu and the struggle for jus... -
![Couple Narrowly Escapes Death As Container Crushes Their Vehicle In Oyo]()
Couple Narrowly Escapes Death As Container Crushes Their Vehicle In Oyo
A couple has narrowly escaped death in Ogbomoso, Oyo State after a container being carried by an articulated vehicle fell on their car.The incident occurred Thursday afternoon, DAILY POST reports.The container fell from the articulated vehicle with registration number Nasarawa JZ 101 ZA on their ca... -
![BREAKING: FG To Conduct National Census In 2025]()
BREAKING: FG To Conduct National Census In 2025
Nasir Isa Kwarra, Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC) has disclosed that Nigeria’s long-overdue national census will be conducted in 2025.Kwarra made this disclosure on Thursday during the 2024 Anniversary of the Nairobi Summit at the International Conference on Population and De... -
![Married Woman Issues Stern Warning To Asoebi Girls As One Tried To Obtain N100k From Her Husband During A Game At A Wedding Party]()
Married Woman Issues Stern Warning To Asoebi Girls As One Tried To Obtain N100k From Her Husband During A Game At A Wedding Party
A Nigerian married woman has issued stern warning to Asoebi girls to stop picking people's husbands for the games conducted by MCs during wedding parties. In a video shared on social media, the married woman recounted how she and her husband went for a wedding and in the course of the wedding,... -
![‘Nigeria Is A Paradise For Thieves’ – Sowore Claims]()
‘Nigeria Is A Paradise For Thieves’ – Sowore Claims
Activist-cum-politician, Omoyele Sowore, has described Nigeria as a paradise of thieves.Sowore said Nigeria has become a country where crime is rewarded “boldly, unabashedly, and unashamedly.”He was reacting to the arraignment of the immediate past Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello for N110 bil... -
![FBI Arrests Notorious Yahoo Boy ‘Bobo Chicago’ For Alleged $2.8M Fraud]()
FBI Arrests Notorious Yahoo Boy ‘Bobo Chicago’ For Alleged $2.8M Fraud
The U.S. FBI last week arrested 25-year-old Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, popularly known as ‘Bobo Chicago’ or ‘Bola Flexx,’ for allegedly sc+mming companies and individuals of up to $2.8 million.Bobo Chicago, famed for his extravagant lifestyle, was apprehended on November 20 in Illinois, Ch... -
![25Yr Old Air India Pilot Commits Suicide, Her Boyfriend Arrested For Abetment]()
25Yr Old Air India Pilot Commits Suicide, Her Boyfriend Arrested For Abetment
A 25-year-old Air India pilot, Srishti Tuli, who allegedly d!ed by suicide at her flat in Mumbai, reportedly faced constant harassment and public humiliation from her boyfriend. The body of the woman was found in her rented flat at Kanakia Rainforest building in Andheri's Marol area of ... -
![VIDEO: Actor, Chinedu Ikedieze Dedicates Son In Church]()
VIDEO: Actor, Chinedu Ikedieze Dedicates Son In Church
Chinedu Ikedieze has dedicated his newborn son in church. The actor shared the news of the dedication on his Instagram page.The celebration, which took place four months after the baby’s arrival, was attended by several Nollywood stars, including Osita Iheme, Charles Inojie, and Okey Bakassi.Shar... -
![Heartbroken Man Narrates Painful Confession His Cheating Girlfriend Made]()
Heartbroken Man Narrates Painful Confession His Cheating Girlfriend Made
An obviously heartbroken man, suspecting his girlfriend of cheating with a male colleague she referred to as "just friends," has shared screenshots of her confession.A man identified on X (formerly Twitter) as @Ebukaderealking has shared an emotional confession from his girlfriend, leavin...
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