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![Putin Vows Europe Will Pay The Price For Placing Embargo On Russian Oil]()
Putin Vows Europe Will Pay The Price For Placing Embargo On Russian Oil
Russia's President, Vladimir Putin has warned Europe that the continent will pay a high price for energy if the West imposes an embargo on Russian oil.EU members are negotiating a proposed oil embargo on Russia over Ukraine, but talks failed this week because of a veto from Hungary, which is h... -
![‘Caution Your Children’ – Governor El-Rufai Warns Parents, Speaks On Deborah Samuel's Death]()
‘Caution Your Children’ – Governor El-Rufai Warns Parents, Speaks On Deborah Samuel's Death
Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday, advised parents on proper conduct of their wards and to avoid actions that could be seized upon by mischief makers to create tension.El-Rufai’s comments followed the murder of Deborah Samuel, a 200 level student of College of Education, wh... -
![National Hospital Debunks Claims Of Osinachi’s Corpse Singing ‘Ekwueme’ At Night]()
National Hospital Debunks Claims Of Osinachi’s Corpse Singing ‘Ekwueme’ At Night
The management of National Hospital in Abuja has dismissed claims of corpse of popular gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu singing one of her popular songs ‘Ekwueme’ at night while in the mortuary.The hospital in a statement released by its spokesperson, Dr Taiwo Haastrup, said it is just t... -
![Ghanaian Man Halts Church Service As He Confronts Pastor For Allegedly Sleeping With His Wife]()
Ghanaian Man Halts Church Service As He Confronts Pastor For Allegedly Sleeping With His Wife
A dramatic scene ensued after a Ghanaian man stormed a church in Germany to confront its Pastor for allegedly sleeping with his wife. The Ghanaian cleric who was confronted, is said to be the lead Pastor at the Faith Pentecostal Ministries in Frankfurt.The visibly angry man disrupted the church ser... -
![Police Parades 3 Suspects In Connection With Murder Of Abuja Corper To Separate Her From Lover]()
Police Parades 3 Suspects In Connection With Murder Of Abuja Corper To Separate Her From Lover
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command on Monday, paraded three suspects arrested in connection with the m*rder of a female member of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Stephenie Terungwa.Stephanie was declared missing after leaving home for her Community Development Service (CDS) in Ap... -
![Explosion Rocks Sabon Gari In Kano, Many Feared Dead]()
Explosion Rocks Sabon Gari In Kano, Many Feared Dead
Several people are feared killed with others injured in a huge explosion in the Sabon Gari area of Kano State. Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this report but it was gathered that the explosion occurred at about 9am, near a primary school along Court Road by Aba Road... -
![President Buhari's Top Aide, Senator Ita Enang Resigns To Pursue Gov. Ambition In Akwa Ibom]()
President Buhari's Top Aide, Senator Ita Enang Resigns To Pursue Gov. Ambition In Akwa Ibom
The presidential adviser on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Ita Enang, has resigned his appointment in order to pursue his Akwa Ibom State governorship bid.Enang served as special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly (Senate) between 2015 and 2019.Subsequently, President Buhari... -
![VIDEO: Man Caught S3xually Harassing a Young Lady in a Commercial Bus in Lagos]()
VIDEO: Man Caught S3xually Harassing a Young Lady in a Commercial Bus in Lagos
A middle aged man who was caught s3xually harassing a young lady during a trip in a commercial bus was seen begging for forgiveness.According to Twitter user who exposed the face of the man in a video, the culprit was sitting next to the lady and was trying to touch her inappropriately.Contin... -
![#JusticeForDeborah: Popular Reverend Father, Mbaka Instructs Christians To Defend Their Belief]()
#JusticeForDeborah: Popular Reverend Father, Mbaka Instructs Christians To Defend Their Belief
Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, the Founder, Adoration Ministry, Enugu State, has instructed Christians nationwide to rise and defend their belief.Mbaka made this known when he reacted to the death of Deborah Samuel who was killed on Thursday in Sokoto State by Muslim extremists over alleged blasphemy... -
![#justicefordavesound: Victim’s Sister-in-law Narrates What Actually Led to His Death]()
#justicefordavesound: Victim’s Sister-in-law Narrates What Actually Led to His Death
Sister-in-law of late David who was recently a victim of jungle justice has taken to her twitter platform to narrate what exactly transpired.She revealed that he was innocent as he was wrongly accused of being a ritualist. According to her tweet, he had tried to mediate a misunderstanding between s... -
![Southampton v Liverpool: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Southampton v Liverpool: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Tuesday 17th May, 2022 Time : 7:45 pm Stadium St. Mary's Stadium Referee Martin Atkinson (England) Goal Scorer: Team News [size=14pt] Southampton [/size]With no fresh concerns to report from their drubbing at the Brentford Community Stadium, Southampton rema... -
![Eintracht Frankfurt v Rangers: Europa League Cup Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Eintracht Frankfurt v Rangers: Europa League Cup Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Wednesday 18th May, 2022 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan Referee Slavko Vincic (Slovenia) Goal Scorer: Team News [size=14pt] Eintracht Frankfurt [/size]Hit with a major defensive absentee in the semi-final second leg against West Ham, Frankfurt lost M... -
!["How We Tried To Save Sound Engineer Murdered By Okada Men" - Beer Barn Discloses]()
"How We Tried To Save Sound Engineer Murdered By Okada Men" - Beer Barn Discloses
The management of Beer Barn, the upscale leisure facility in the Lekki area of Lagos around which a sound engineer, David Sunday Imoh, was burnt to death on 12 May by irate commercial motorcyclists, has disclosed the efforts it made to save the deceased from his assailants.The disclosure was made i... -
![BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Nigeria’s Accountant General, Ahmed Idris Over N80bn Fraud]()
BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Nigeria’s Accountant General, Ahmed Idris Over N80bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Nigeria’s Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris.EFCC Head of Media, Wilson Uwujaren announced this in a statement on Monday.The spokesman said EFCC operatives took Idris into custody for alleged massive fraud.The top off... -
![Unknown Gunmen Attack Road Side Sellers At Nkwo Umunze For Disobeying Sit-At-Home Order (Video)]()
Unknown Gunmen Attack Road Side Sellers At Nkwo Umunze For Disobeying Sit-At-Home Order (Video)
Some petty traders and roadside sellers have recorded a loss after they were attacked by unknown gunmen enforcing sit-at-home order in Anambra State. The traders had opened business today, Monday April 16 2022 only for the unknown gunmen to attack them. An eye witness, who gave her name as Ogochukw... -
![Shocking Video Of A Car Carrying Another Car On Nigerian Road]()
Shocking Video Of A Car Carrying Another Car On Nigerian Road
A shocking video of a car carrying another car on a Nigerian road has sparked reactions on social media.In the video, the car that was being carried by the motorist looked really damaged.Watch The Video Below;[html]... -
![You Fought Hard - Actor Okon Lagos Mourns Leo Mezie]()
You Fought Hard - Actor Okon Lagos Mourns Leo Mezie
Nollywood actor, Ime Bishop Umoh popularly known as Okon Lagos is mourning the unfortunate demise of his colleague, Leo Mezie whose death was announced on Monday.Actress Chioma Toplis who confirmed Leo’s passing said he died while recovering from a kidney transplant.She wrote on Instagram: “Act... -
![Police Promote Ex-EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu To Assistant Inspector-General Of Police 'AIG']()
Police Promote Ex-EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu To Assistant Inspector-General Of Police 'AIG'
Ibrahim Magu, a former acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been promoted to the position of assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG).Magu’s promotion was confirmed in a statement issued by the Police Service Commission (PSC) on Monday.PSC spokesman, Ikec... -
![Amaechi Resigns As Transportation Minister]()
Amaechi Resigns As Transportation Minister
Nigeria's Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has resigned from the Federal Executive Council (FEC). This is according to a report by Nigerian Tribune. The report quoted sources close to the former Minister as saying that he sent “his resignation letter today “. It will be reca... -
![Actress Funke Akindele Reveals Twin's Names]()
Actress Funke Akindele Reveals Twin's Names
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has revealed the names of her twin babies.The AMVCA winner disclosed that their names are Zack and Zion.The actress has always been so protective of their identities since they were born.She said that she wanted them to enjoy life without the cons of fame because t... -
![A Newborn Baby Had To Get 11 Stitches After She Fell Out Of Her Pregnant Mum Head First]()
A Newborn Baby Had To Get 11 Stitches After She Fell Out Of Her Pregnant Mum Head First
A newborn baby ended up requiring 11 stitches after she fell out of her pregnant mum head first.Mum Josian Marques Pereira has slammed the Sofia Feldman Maternity Hospital in Brazil for what she branded “negligence”.Her baby Olivia needed stitches after she fell head first onto the hospital flo... -
![Nigerian Airline Operators Announce Flight Disruption]()
Nigerian Airline Operators Announce Flight Disruption
Airline Operators of Nigeria have on Monday announced plans to disrupt scheduled flight operations over the scarcity of aviation fuel.This is contained in a statement titled, ‘Public notice: Disruptions in-flight operations’.In the statement signed by AON’s spokesperson, Prof. Obiora Spokesma... -
![Man Arrested For Using Drone to Spy On Church In Nsukka (Photo)]()
Man Arrested For Using Drone to Spy On Church In Nsukka (Photo)
A man has found himself in trouble for allegedly spying on a church with a drone. The 31-year-old man identified as Michael Ali was on Saturday arrested, by operatives of Nsukka Urban Police command . He was accused of allegedly spying, filming and taking pictures of High Way to Grace Assembly Chur... -
![40Yrs Old Woman, Otenuga Jailed 12 Years For Defrauding Deeper Life Bible Church In Ekiti]()
40Yrs Old Woman, Otenuga Jailed 12 Years For Defrauding Deeper Life Bible Church In Ekiti
An Ekiti High Court on Monday sentenced a 40-year-old Sade Otenuga to 12 years imprisonment for defrauding the Deeper Life Bible Church of N620,000.The court heard that Sade deceived the church into paying her the money on the pretext that she owned a dilapidated structure in Ado-Ekiti which the ch... -
![Suya Can Give You Cancer - Aproko Doctor]()
Suya Can Give You Cancer - Aproko Doctor
Nigerian physician Chinonso Egemba aka Aproko Doctor has warned people against eating suya. According to him, Suya causes cancer. The doctor explains the process and instruments used in making the snack are unhygienic and bad for health when the meat is roasted. Using elaborate medical terminologie... -
![Teenage Girl Drags Father To Sharia Court Over Refusal To Give Marriage Consent]()
Teenage Girl Drags Father To Sharia Court Over Refusal To Give Marriage Consent
A teenage girl has dragged her father to a Sharia Court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State for allegedly refusing to give his consent to marry the man she loves.Halima Yunusa told the Court on Monday, May 16, that she was in love with Bashir Yusuf but that her parents won't give them the blessings ... -
![Residents Thrown Into Confusion As 13 Rescued As Tanker, 2 Other Vehicles Explode In Delta]()
Residents Thrown Into Confusion As 13 Rescued As Tanker, 2 Other Vehicles Explode In Delta
Residents of Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State, were thrown into confusion, following the explosion of a tanker loaded with petroleum product after it gutted fire from a Toyota Sienna and Hijet truck which colluded closed to it.A source told Vanguard that 13 persons involved ... -
![2023 Elections: Petroleum Minister, Sylva Withdraws Presidential Bid]()
2023 Elections: Petroleum Minister, Sylva Withdraws Presidential Bid
Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, who is one of the Presidential aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has withdrawn from the race.A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who monitored development at the ministry in Abuja on Monday reports that Sylva said he wit... -
![Kano Prison Official Allegedly Kills Trader Over Cigarette]()
Kano Prison Official Allegedly Kills Trader Over Cigarette
An official of Goron Dutse Correctional Centre in Kano has allegedly shot a trader dead for refusing to give him a stick of cigarette.DailyTrust reports that there was a misunderstanding between the duo after the trader refused to sell the cigarette to the officer.“We can’t really say, but, it ... -
![“They’ve Shattered My World” – Wife Of Sound Engineer ‘Set Ablaze’ Over N100 In Lagos Cries Out]()
“They’ve Shattered My World” – Wife Of Sound Engineer ‘Set Ablaze’ Over N100 In Lagos Cries Out
Grace Imoh, the wife of 38-year-old sound engineer, David Imoh, who was lynched and set ablaze by a mob of motorcycle operators, has cried out for justice and for the welfare of her children. We had reported how the sound engineer was lynched and set ablaze by the mob last Thursday over an argument... -
![How Army Troops Eliminate Four Gunmen, Recover Weapons In Imo]()
How Army Troops Eliminate Four Gunmen, Recover Weapons In Imo
Troops of 34 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Obinze, in Owerri, killed four gunmen in Amaifeke and Ihioma communities in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo on Monday.Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, stated in Owerri that items recovered from the encounter included one pump... -
![BBNaija's Saskay In Shock After Fans Gift Her A Benz On Her 22nd Birthday]()
BBNaija's Saskay In Shock After Fans Gift Her A Benz On Her 22nd Birthday
Big Brother Naija reality star was stunned when her fans gave her a Mercedes-Benz on her birthday.The former reality star turns 22 today, May 16.A video shared online shows her crying tears of joy as she was called out to see a Benz, flowers, and other gifts from her fans, while a saxophonist... -
![Video Of A Petrol Tanker Explodes In Flames In Delta 13 Persons, Narrowly Escape]()
Video Of A Petrol Tanker Explodes In Flames In Delta 13 Persons, Narrowly Escape
Thirteen persons escaped death by the whiskers after a tanker loaded with petrol exploded in Delta State.The explosion occurred when a Toyota Sienna and a Hilux collided near the petrol laden tanker which reportedly broke down close to the Immigration junction along Ibusa Road, Asaba on Sunday nigh... -
![BREAKING: Abuja-Kaduna Train Resumes May 23, Without Night Operations]()
BREAKING: Abuja-Kaduna Train Resumes May 23, Without Night Operations
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), on Monday, announced the resumption of the Abuja-Kaduna train services on May 23, 2022Bandits had bombed Kaduna-Abuja train, killed eight passengers and abducted several others.However, a statement by its Deputy Director, Public Relations, Mr. Yakub Mahmoud, ... -
![Anambra Gov, Soludo Calls For Immediate Release Of Kidnap Lawmaker After Visiting Nnamdi Kanu]()
Anambra Gov, Soludo Calls For Immediate Release Of Kidnap Lawmaker After Visiting Nnamdi Kanu
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has called on the abductors of Mr Okechukwu Okoye, member representing Aguata 2 in the State House of Assembly, to immediately and unconditionally release him.Gunmen abducted Okoye and his campaign director, Mr Cyril Chiegboka, on Sunday.The abd... -
![44Yrs Old Karine Jean-Pierre, 1st Black White House Press Secretary Assumes Duty]()
44Yrs Old Karine Jean-Pierre, 1st Black White House Press Secretary Assumes Duty
Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday assumed duty as the new White House press secretary, acknowledging the historic nature of her role and pledging to maintain a transparent dialogue.Jean-Pierre, 44-year-old daughter of Haitian immigrants, made history as the first black woman as she took over from Jen Ps... -
![Police Reportedly Defuse Bomb Planted In Borno IDPs Camp By Boko Haram/ISWAP]()
Police Reportedly Defuse Bomb Planted In Borno IDPs Camp By Boko Haram/ISWAP
The Borno State Police Command has defused a bomb planted by Boko Haram and Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) insurgents at Dalori Internally Displaced Persons Camp (IDPs) in Borno.The Commissioner of Police (CP), Abdu Umar, confirmed the incident at a news briefing in Maiduguri on... -
![Why Some Students May Not See Their UTME Results - JAMB]()
Why Some Students May Not See Their UTME Results - JAMB
The Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has warned that some students may not see their results for the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to JAMB, the reason is because some of the results have been withheld. The examination body attributed the non-releas... -
![Actress Genevieve Nnaji Returns to Social Media in Amidst Being Hospitalized For Mental Issues (VID)]()
Actress Genevieve Nnaji Returns to Social Media in Amidst Being Hospitalized For Mental Issues (VID)
Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji has made a grand return to social media.The actress took to her Instagram story to react to rumours making rounds that she is hospitalized.It was reported on Tuesday, May 10 that it had been alleged that the actress has been admitted to the hospital following a m... -
![James Brown Reveals Why He Disowned His Biological Mother]()
James Brown Reveals Why He Disowned His Biological Mother
Crossdresser, James Brown has opened up on the reason why he disowned his biological mother. According to him, he has cut all ties with her. James Brown spoke during a recent chat with media personality, Chude Jideonwo. According to James Brown, his mother now wants to connect with him now be...
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