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![FCT: Police Exhume Corpse Of Man Killed By Suspected Herdsmen]()
FCT: Police Exhume Corpse Of Man Killed By Suspected Herdsmen
CSP Umar Abdullahi Sambo, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the command who disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said some suspects had been apprehended and investigation was ongoing.The corpse of the victim was taken to the Kuje General Hospital for proper confirmation before t... -
![Comedian AY Celebrates Basketmouth’s Daughter On Turning One, Puts Beef Aside]()
Comedian AY Celebrates Basketmouth’s Daughter On Turning One, Puts Beef Aside
Comedian AY has put hos beef with fellow comedian, Basketmouth aside to celebrate his daughter as she turns one today.Many people hailed AY for the maturity as they liked his comment.Basketmouth’s wife, Elsie had posted photos of their daughter as she turns one today.AY who follows Elsie then lef... -
![Nigeria Entertainment Industry Mourns As Popular Edo Highlife Musician Osayomore Joseph Dies]()
Nigeria Entertainment Industry Mourns As Popular Edo Highlife Musician Osayomore Joseph Dies
Entertainment industry in Nigeria has lost another popular highlife musician, Osayomore Joseph.He passed away on Saturday, 11th June, 2022.The late musician was born in Ugha village near Benin City, Edo State Nigeria.He was one of the early pioneers of African popular Highlife music. He was somet... -
![No PVC No Pay! Nigerian Law Firm Threatens To Withhold Salaries Of Employees Without a PVC]()
No PVC No Pay! Nigerian Law Firm Threatens To Withhold Salaries Of Employees Without a PVC
A law firm in Anambra state has revealed plans to without the salaries of their employees without a Permanent Voters Card (PVC).A lawyer with handle @itzmunachi took to Twitter to share a copy of the internal memo released to this effect.The firm declared June 9 and 10 as a work-free day for their ... -
![BREAKING: APGA Youth, Emeka Alaehobi Leader Killed By Sucpected Hoodlums In Anambra]()
BREAKING: APGA Youth, Emeka Alaehobi Leader Killed By Sucpected Hoodlums In Anambra
Hoodlums suspected to be part of the gang terrorizing Anambra State have killed a youth leader of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Anambra State.The late APGA youth leader, Mr. Emeka Alaehobi was kidnapped from his home at Ukpor in Nnewi South local government area on Thursday, only ... -
![We Lost Twins In The Process Of Struggling For A Child – Banky W Opens Up On Fertility Journey]()
We Lost Twins In The Process Of Struggling For A Child – Banky W Opens Up On Fertility Journey
Nigerian music executive cum politician, Banky W has opened up on the fertility struggles he went through with his wife, Adesua Etomi, before having a child.Speaking in a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, the father of one recounted how they were struggling to have a child at... -
![LAGOS: Man Arrested For Faking His Own Kidnap]()
LAGOS: Man Arrested For Faking His Own Kidnap
A 29-year-old man, Rafiu Rahaman, has been arrested by detectives of the State Criminal Investigation Department in Lagos for faking his own kidnap.The suspect, a staff of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), is said to have traveled to Lugbe, Abuja, after faking his kidnap, where he made a vi... -
![BREAKING: 11 Victims Of Kaduna-Abuja Train Released By Abductors]()
BREAKING: 11 Victims Of Kaduna-Abuja Train Released By Abductors
Terrorists, on Saturday, reportedly released five male and six female abducted Kaduna-Abuja train victims.Gunmen suspected to be terrorists had on March 28, 2022, abducted Kaduna-Abuja train passengers, after killing nine passengers, and wounding others.Eleven victims were released on Saturday, aft... -
![Ebonyi Govt House Photographer, Nwube Regains Freedom After 3 Days In Kidnappers’ Den]()
Ebonyi Govt House Photographer, Nwube Regains Freedom After 3 Days In Kidnappers’ Den
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the photographer, attached to government house press unit, was kidnapped on Wednesday evening, June 7, at about 7pm along Okigwe/Aba/Enugu expressway.He was abducted in the area, while returning to Abakaliki, Ebonyi, from Aba, Abia state.Mr Simion Ituma... -
![Adamawa University Demotes 3 Professors For Alleged Infractions]()
Adamawa University Demotes 3 Professors For Alleged Infractions
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Muhammad Ja’afaru made this known at a three-year anniversary of Prof. Abdullahi Tukur, MAU’s Vice-Chancellor, on Saturday in Yola.He said the action was subject to disciplinary processes and the university council ratified the demotion of the a... -
![Nigerians Left In Shock As Two White Men Are Seen Pounding Yam At An Event (Video)]()
Nigerians Left In Shock As Two White Men Are Seen Pounding Yam At An Event (Video)
Some Nigerians on social media have been left shocked by a video of two white men pounding yam at an event.In the now-viral video, the white men could be seen simultaneously pounding yam in a mortar with a pestle.Some guests at the event were amazed by the rare sight, considering the fact that poun... -
![Watch Moment A Truck Driver Risks His Life To Drive A Burning Truck Out Of A Residential Area]()
Watch Moment A Truck Driver Risks His Life To Drive A Burning Truck Out Of A Residential Area
A truck driver identified as Mr Ejiro Otarigho, has been hailed a hero after he risked his life to drive a burning truck out of a residential area in Agbarho town, Ughelli North LG, Delta state.It is understandable that the man’s bravery apparently averted what would have destroyed sources of liv... -
![Secondary Sch. Girls Suspended After Being Spotted Smoking Shisha In Their School Uniform (Vid)]()
Secondary Sch. Girls Suspended After Being Spotted Smoking Shisha In Their School Uniform (Vid)
Some girls believed to be students at the Sunyani Senior High School in Ghana have reportedly been suspended after being spotted in a viral video smoking shisha. In the video which triggered mixed reactions, the girls were seen smoking from a shisha pipe as they gather in a room. They also carried ... -
![Rivers State Governor, Wike Orders Prosecution Of Amaechi, Tonye Cole Over Alleged $50m Fraud]()
Rivers State Governor, Wike Orders Prosecution Of Amaechi, Tonye Cole Over Alleged $50m Fraud
River State Governor, Nyesom Wike has ordered the prosecution of the alleged illegal financial dealings involving the immediate past governor, Rotimi Amaechi, Tonye Cole, Sahara Energy, and others over the sale of state assets. Wike Move Against Amaechi Amaechi and others were accused of the “i... -
![Police Officer Confronted After Being Caught Smoking Ganja In The 'trenches' (Video)]()
Police Officer Confronted After Being Caught Smoking Ganja In The 'trenches' (Video)
A police officer has been confronted after being caught smoking weed in a low income area popularly described as 'trenches' and in his uniform. Ghana Police Service in a statement, identified the police officer as Sergeant Isaac Sowah Nii of the Accra Regional Police Command. According to... -
![Smuggling Booms At Seme Border 18 Months After Reopening]()
Smuggling Booms At Seme Border 18 Months After Reopening
Eighteen months after the Federal Government announced the reopening of the Seme border following a 14-month closure, smuggling is once more thriving there, Saturday PUNCH has learnt.When the Federal Government announced the closure of the Seme border in August 2019, the intention was to curb the s... -
!["Nollywood Is Arguably Controlled By Women" – Actress, Mary Njoku]()
"Nollywood Is Arguably Controlled By Women" – Actress, Mary Njoku
The actress shared a post via Instagram, noting that women sign almost all cheques and she narrated how a family member wrote her off as “an actress whose career refused to blow”. She wrote; “Dear women, women are doing big things too!. A few weeks ago, a family member needed a guarantor f... -
![Two Hunters, Hassan Solomon & Uleri Shaba Kill Mother, Son Over Alleged Witchcraft In Adamawa]()
Two Hunters, Hassan Solomon & Uleri Shaba Kill Mother, Son Over Alleged Witchcraft In Adamawa
Two hunters in Adamawa State have confessed to killing a woman and her son for alleged witchcraft.The two armed local hunters, Hassan Solomon, 26; and Uleri Shaba, 28; popular in the state for being community guards than animal hunters, admitted to killing the pair over alleged witchcraft.The suspe... -
![Gunmen Kill Boarding School Student, Injure Two Others In Jos]()
Gunmen Kill Boarding School Student, Injure Two Others In Jos
Gunmen have killed one person and injured two others on Friday night in Kuru community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.All the victims, according to a source, were students of a boarding school within the environs.The source explained that the students had gone to charge their pho... -
![Here Are The Eight Northerners Who Could Become Tinubu's Running Mate In 2023 Elections]()
Here Are The Eight Northerners Who Could Become Tinubu's Running Mate In 2023 Elections
With 69 years old Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerging as the presidential candidate for the Nigeria's ruling APC party, all eyes are now set on who will likely be his running mate for the 2023 presidential elections. Traditionally, the running mate has to come from the Northern part of the country,... -
![Female Footballer, Asisat Oshoala Flees During Interview After Hearing Gunshot In Lagos]()
Female Footballer, Asisat Oshoala Flees During Interview After Hearing Gunshot In Lagos
Asisat Oshoala had to flee the scene of an interview after gunshots rent the air.The international footballer who plays for the Super Falcons and is signed with Barcelona, took to her heels while granting an interview in Mushin, Lagos.In the clip that has now gone viral, Asisat was smiling and joki... -
!['Sanwo-Olu Has Abandoned Lagos Governance Since Tinubu's Emerge As APC Candidate'- Adegboruwa]()
'Sanwo-Olu Has Abandoned Lagos Governance Since Tinubu's Emerge As APC Candidate'- Adegboruwa
A human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa says Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has abandoned governance in the state to embark on frivolous campaign tour with new presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.The Senior Advocate of Nigeria stated this in a... -
!["We Buy Military Uniforms For N20,000 To Operate" — Arrested Kidnap Gang Confess]()
"We Buy Military Uniforms For N20,000 To Operate" — Arrested Kidnap Gang Confess
Operatives of the Force Intelligence Bureau – Intelligence Response Team,FIB-IRT have arrested 14 self confessed members of a notorious kidnap gang that have been on its wanted list over series of kidnappings, armed robberies and cattle rustling in the northern region of Nigeria.The susepcts amon... -
![2023: APC Presidential Candidate, Bola Tinubu Opens Up, Calls Yahaya Bello His Son]()
2023: APC Presidential Candidate, Bola Tinubu Opens Up, Calls Yahaya Bello His Son
Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has insisted that Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi, is his son.Tinubu stated this while commending Bello for mobilising the consciousness of youths during his campaign.He disclosed this when he visited Bello in Abuja, barely 72... -
![UPDATE: Popular Singer, Justin Bieber Partially Paralysed, Seeks Fans' Prayers]()
UPDATE: Popular Singer, Justin Bieber Partially Paralysed, Seeks Fans' Prayers
Canadian singer and songwriter, Justin Bieber has revealed that half of his face is paralysed due to Ramsey Hunt syndrome.He disclosed his health condition in a video posted on his verified Instagram page.When a shingles outbreak hits the facial nerve near one of the human ears, Ramsey Hunt syndrom... -
![PICS: Nigerians Reacts As Yul Edochie Reveals Why He Didnt Pursue His Presidential Aspiration]()
PICS: Nigerians Reacts As Yul Edochie Reveals Why He Didnt Pursue His Presidential Aspiration
Polygamous Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie who also had the intention to become Nigeria president has taken to social media to reveal he did not continue with his presidential ambition.however, Nigerians have reacted to his reasons;View post below: ... -
![ASUU Strike: “My Mates Who Left Nigeria To Study Abroad Have Graduated” – Student Cries Out]()
ASUU Strike: “My Mates Who Left Nigeria To Study Abroad Have Graduated” – Student Cries Out
Some students of Nigerian public universities have expressed frustration over the lingering strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU).Some of the students in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Friday appealed to Federal Government to meet at least ... -
![How Bandits Invade Community Kidnap 80 Persons In Katsina]()
How Bandits Invade Community Kidnap 80 Persons In Katsina
Hundreds of residents from Kwari village have fled their small community and taken refuge in a primary school in Jibiya town the headquarters of Jibiya Local Government Area of Katsina State as a result of the invasion by the bandits.It was gathered that over 80 people were kidnapped and taken to a... -
![Watch Moment Oluwo Of Owo Announced Arrest Of Those Who Attacked A Catholic Church In Owo]()
Watch Moment Oluwo Of Owo Announced Arrest Of Those Who Attacked A Catholic Church In Owo
A video which showed moment Oluwo of Owo announced arrest of those who attacked a Catholic Church in the Ondo, has been shared online. Recall that the state government said last Sunday’s attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo left over 20 people dead and over 50 people injured. It has also ... -
![Activist, Aisha Yesufu Endorses Ex Anambra Gov. Peter Obi As Nigeria’s Next President]()
Activist, Aisha Yesufu Endorses Ex Anambra Gov. Peter Obi As Nigeria’s Next President
The campaign on social media for the Labour Party’s Presidential candidate, Peter Obi to become the country’s next President in 2023 has received a boost on Friday as a human rights activist and co-convener of #BringBackOurGirls, Aisha Yesufu endorsed the former governor of Anambra State.Yesufu... -
![VIDEO: Moment Seyi Tinubu Introduce Comedian Mr Jollof To His Dad, Bola Tinubu]()
VIDEO: Moment Seyi Tinubu Introduce Comedian Mr Jollof To His Dad, Bola Tinubu
More celebrities are starting to publicly declare sup[ort for their preferred candidate ahead of the 2023 general elections and the latest to do so is comedian, Mr Jollof. The humour merchant recently took to his Instagram page with a video showing the moment he met All Progressive Congress (APC)�... -
![Singer Davido Eulogizes Baby Mama, Sophia Momodu On Her Birthday]()
Singer Davido Eulogizes Baby Mama, Sophia Momodu On Her Birthday
Popular Nigerian singer and music executive, David Adeleke, otherwise known as Davido, took to social media to celebrate his first baby mama, Sophia Momodu, as she turns a year older on Thursday, June 9th.Sophia, who’s the mother of the singer’s first child, Imade, turned 35 and he took to his ... -
![See Full List Of All Presidential Candidates For 2023 Presidency]()
See Full List Of All Presidential Candidates For 2023 Presidency
All the political parties in Nigeria have conducted their presidential primary elections.June 9, 2022, was the deadline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for completion of primaries and submission of presidential candidates.The ruling All Progress Congress, APC, chose its ... -
![Anambra Governor, Soludo Sacks 1000 Teachers, Gives Reasons]()
Anambra Governor, Soludo Sacks 1000 Teachers, Gives Reasons
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has said that no fewer than 1,000 teachers in the State were relieved of their appointments because they were employed in a hazy manner.The Governor stated that the affected persons thereby remained unqualified for the job.Soludo made the clarification in a... -
![EFCC Forensics Indict Naira Marley On 11 Count Fraud Charge]()
EFCC Forensics Indict Naira Marley On 11 Count Fraud Charge
The Cybercrime Section of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Thursday, submitted reports of forensic investigations led by Whyte Dein to corroborate their case against singer Azeez Fashola a.k.a Naira Marley, charged with credit card fraud before the Ikoyi Federal High Court.Dein, the... -
![Nobel Laureate, Prof.Soyinka Denies Paying Tribute To APC Presidential Flagbearer, Tinubu]()
Nobel Laureate, Prof.Soyinka Denies Paying Tribute To APC Presidential Flagbearer, Tinubu
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on Friday dismissed claims that he paid tribute to the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu.Soyinka disclosed this in a statement titled, ‘I did not pay tribute to Tinubu – Soyinka’, issued by his spokesman, Abiola ... -
![20-Yr-Old Lady Dies After She Was Allegedly Rap3d By Her Employer Six Days After She Resume]()
20-Yr-Old Lady Dies After She Was Allegedly Rap3d By Her Employer Six Days After She Resume
A 20-year-old lady, Cynthia Nanjala, has died after she was allegedly raped by her employer six days after she started working for him.The victim, a Kenyan died on June 2, 2022, two weeks after she was reportedly found lying naked and brutalised in a secluded spot in the Lunga Lunga slums in Nairob... -
![Angry Lagos Youths Set Motorcycles Ablaze After 1 Killed In Okada Crash (Video)]()
Angry Lagos Youths Set Motorcycles Ablaze After 1 Killed In Okada Crash (Video)
Youths at Jakande Estate, Isolo, on Thursday set ablaze over 20 commercial motorcycles, better known as okada after a fatal accident one person. According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred after a rider plying a one-way route reportedly knocked down a pedestrian who died immediately.In retali... -
![Photos: C'River APC Chieftain, Engr. Nsa Donates 100M Ultra- Modern Campaign Office To Tinubu]()
Photos: C'River APC Chieftain, Engr. Nsa Donates 100M Ultra- Modern Campaign Office To Tinubu
The Presidential bid of the All Progressive's Congress, presidential flag bearer Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is set to receive a huge boost as Prominent Chieftain of the party in Cross River State , Engr. Nsa Ekpenyong on Thursday announced the donation of a 22 Room State of the Art building complex a... -
![Christ Embassy Pastor Miebi Bribena And Wife Declared Wanted By EFCC For N2B Fraud]()
Christ Embassy Pastor Miebi Bribena And Wife Declared Wanted By EFCC For N2B Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a couple, Onyinmiebi (Miebi Baraza) and Beatrice Bribena, wanted.An alert by the anti-graft agency urged persons with information about them to contact any of its offices across Nigeria.The agency is searching for the duo over alleged...
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