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![PHOTOS: BBNaija Star, Daine Russet Storms AMVCA In Styles Showing Some Cleavages]()
PHOTOS: BBNaija Star, Daine Russet Storms AMVCA In Styles Showing Some Cleavages
Big Brother Naija ex housemate, Diane Russet teases her fans with eye popping dress showing off her cleavages as she storms AMVCA8.The beautiful Northern lady surely knows how to entices her fans when it comes to fashion.Check out her photos below: ... -
!["Don’t Send Children To Sokoto Schools" - Northern CAN Urges Christian Parents]()
"Don’t Send Children To Sokoto Schools" - Northern CAN Urges Christian Parents
The Christian Association of Nigeria, 19 Northern States and Abuja chapter, has directed christian leaders in the country to terminate their participation in the activities of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council, until their counterparts of Islamic faith show commitment to tame their followers on ... -
![Organizers Announce Date For BBNaija 2022 Season 7 Auditions, List Requirements]()
Organizers Announce Date For BBNaija 2022 Season 7 Auditions, List Requirements
Organisers of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija reality show, have announced that auditions for season 7 of the show have begun.A post on its Verified Twitter page, said that auditioning for the show would commence from 15th May 2022 to 30th May 2022.Interested participants are expected to log on to Afric... -
![Shocking As 3Yrs Old Girl Crushes To Death By Suspected Yahoo Boy In Delta]()
Shocking As 3Yrs Old Girl Crushes To Death By Suspected Yahoo Boy In Delta
A three-year-old girl has been crushed to death by a suspected ‘Yahoo boy’ at Old Eku road in Sapele, Delta State.One other toddler was said to have escaped death too.The numberless Toyota Corolla vehicle driven by the suspect was however destroyed on Friday by youths in the town after the Yaho... -
![Deborah’s Killers Didn't Come From Niger Republic - Sokoto Police Debunks The Report]()
Deborah’s Killers Didn't Come From Niger Republic - Sokoto Police Debunks The Report
The Sokoto Police Command on Sunday has debunked reports that it has categorised one of the suspected killers of Deborah at Shagari College of Education as a foreign from Niger RepublicAccording to the statement, “The attention of Sokoto State Command was drawn to an online publication in NEWSLEA... -
![18-year-old Kills 10, Injures Three In Racially Motivated Shooting At US Supermarket]()
18-year-old Kills 10, Injures Three In Racially Motivated Shooting At US Supermarket
An 18-year-old white man, Payton Gendron, has shot dead 10 people in a black neighbourhood of New York state.Three others were wounded in an attack described as racially motivated.Eleven of the victims were Black, and two were white, according to officials.Gendron drove more than 200 miles to mount... -
![You Wan Use Me For Ritual? – Nkechi Blessing Reacts As Stranger Sends Her N1m For Enjoyment]()
You Wan Use Me For Ritual? – Nkechi Blessing Reacts As Stranger Sends Her N1m For Enjoyment
Nkechi Blessing the popular Nollywood actress and Instagram influencer, has revealed what a stranger did for her.The thespian is making the rounds on the internet following her fallout with ex-lover, honourable Opeyemi Falegan. The ex couple has repeatedly dragged themselves online, spilling shocki... -
![Minister Of Transportation, Amaechi Reveals When He Will Resign Over 2023 Presidency Ambition]()
Minister Of Transportation, Amaechi Reveals When He Will Resign Over 2023 Presidency Ambition
Ahead of the All Progressives Congress, APC primary election, Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed that he would tender his resignation letter on Monday, May 16.Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had directed members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) seeking elective pos... -
![Dangote Son Inlaw, Jamil Clarifies What He Means 'The Penalty For Blasphemy Is Death']()
Dangote Son Inlaw, Jamil Clarifies What He Means 'The Penalty For Blasphemy Is Death'
Jamil Abubakar has released a statement amid outrage that followed him after his dangerous tweet yesterday.While Nigerians were mourning Deborah Samuel, the student who was murdered by her classmates in Sokoto over claims of blaspheme, Abubakar, who is pilot and who is married to Dangote’s daught... -
![Zahra Buhari:Video Of Islamic Scholar Advising Muslims Not Take Matters Into Their Own Hands]()
Zahra Buhari:Video Of Islamic Scholar Advising Muslims Not Take Matters Into Their Own Hands
President Muhammadu Buhari's daughter, Zahra Buhari-Indimi, has shared a video of Saudi Islamic scholar, Sheikh Assim Al-Hakeem, in which he teaches Muslims on how to respond to people who insult the Prophet. Sheikh Al-Hakeem is said to be one of the prominent propagators of Islam in English i... -
![PDP Chieftain, Sir S J Ntefre Shot Dead By Unknown Gunmen In Akwa Ibom]()
PDP Chieftain, Sir S J Ntefre Shot Dead By Unknown Gunmen In Akwa Ibom
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in OrukAnam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Sir S J Ntefre, has been shot dead.Ntefre was gunned down by unknown gunmen at his residencein Ekparakwa, leaving behind the vehicle they came with for the operation.It was gathered that the inci... -
![Strike: The Real Reason Why ASUU And FG Are Yet To Reach Resolution – Minister]()
Strike: The Real Reason Why ASUU And FG Are Yet To Reach Resolution – Minister
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Labour, has explained why it has been difficult for the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government to reach a compromise on the lingering industrial action.ASUU on Monday resolved to continue its ongoing nationwide strike for anot... -
![Gunmen Kill Two Police Officers, Three Civilians, Injure Others In Bayelsa]()
Gunmen Kill Two Police Officers, Three Civilians, Injure Others In Bayelsa
Gunmen, on Saturday attacked and killed two policemen, three civilians, and left several others injured in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.According to Daily Post, a vehicle conveying the police officers and some civilians were attacked by yet to be identified gunmen while coming from ... -
![Drama As Kwara NSCDC Arrests Four Cable Vandals In Ilorin]()
Drama As Kwara NSCDC Arrests Four Cable Vandals In Ilorin
In what will come across as a really startling development, as many as four suspected cable vandals were, on Saturday, arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kwara State Command in Ilorin.The suspects are Jamiu Razaq,(29), alleged to be the leader, Mohammed I... -
![“Learn To Respect Other People’s Culture And Religion” – Blessing Okoro Advices Fans]()
“Learn To Respect Other People’s Culture And Religion” – Blessing Okoro Advices Fans
Controversial relationship expert Blessing Okoro has come to drop a few deep words for everyone out there.Taking to social media the relationship expert stated that people should learn to respect the religion and culture of others because Africa is very big on culture and religion. She says this fo... -
![Northern Govs, TEKAN Condemn Murder Of Sokoto Female Student, Deborah, Call For Justice]()
Northern Govs, TEKAN Condemn Murder Of Sokoto Female Student, Deborah, Call For Justice
The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) and leadership of the Fellowship of Churches of Christ in Nigeria, known in Hausa as Tarayyar Ekklesiyoyin Kristi a Nijeria (TEKAN) have condemned the murder of Deborah Samuel, a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, who was killed on allegation o... -
![Police Confirm Arrest Of 4 Persons Over Alleged Jungle Justice On Sound Engineer, David]()
Police Confirm Arrest Of 4 Persons Over Alleged Jungle Justice On Sound Engineer, David
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday.He said, “The incident happened on May 12, 2022. Four persons were arrested same day in connection with the act. We are on the trail of the fifth pe... -
!["Nigerians Don't Actually Appreciate My Music" -Rapper, MI Abaga Cries Out]()
"Nigerians Don't Actually Appreciate My Music" -Rapper, MI Abaga Cries Out
MI Abaga listened to Kendrick Lamar’s new album, saw how Nigerians are praising the new studio project, and concluded: they do not really appreciate him. “Listening to Kendrick’s album and realizing Naija music fans actually don’t appreciate me smh,” said the legendary rapper who some fan... -
![Late Nigerian Saxophonist, Julius Ekemode 'Orlando' To Be Laid To Rest May 28]()
Late Nigerian Saxophonist, Julius Ekemode 'Orlando' To Be Laid To Rest May 28
Nigerian saxophonist, Julius Ekemode, popularly known as “Orlando Julius”, who died April 14 at the age of 79, will be laid to rest May 28 in his hometown, Ijebu Ijesha in Osun State.This was disclosed by Bimbo Esho, Managing Director, Evergreen Musical Company, in an interview on Sunday in Lag... -
![Gunmen Reportedly Killed Ex-PDP Leader, Sylvester Ntefre Abandon Getaway Car In Akwa Ibom]()
Gunmen Reportedly Killed Ex-PDP Leader, Sylvester Ntefre Abandon Getaway Car In Akwa Ibom
Gunmen have reportedly killed one Mr Sylvester Ntefre, in his home at Ekparakwa, OrukAnam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state on Sunday morning.It was gathered that the hoodlums stormed Ntefre residence around 8a.m. on Sunday in a black Jeep, they dragged him outside from his house and e... -
![VID: Man, Fred Who Prays God Should Take His Life, Can't Believe He's Recovering]()
VID: Man, Fred Who Prays God Should Take His Life, Can't Believe He's Recovering
Fred, a man who suffered from a mysterious illness that left him emaciated, debilitated, and bedridden to the extent that he prayed to God to take his life, is now recovering, thanks to the philanthropy of well-meaning people.He was reportedly born normal and lived healthily, but not long after get... -
![UPDATED: Lagos Govt Begins Rehabilitation Of S3x Offenders To Curb Gender Base Violence]()
UPDATED: Lagos Govt Begins Rehabilitation Of S3x Offenders To Curb Gender Base Violence
Lagos State Government has begun provision of psychological support for willing sex offenders in a bid to curb sexual and gender-based violence.Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, Executive Secretary of Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday.Vi... -
![Suspected Kidnappers Of Middle Age Widow Demand N10m Ransom From Family]()
Suspected Kidnappers Of Middle Age Widow Demand N10m Ransom From Family
Suspected kidnappers, who took a middle age widow and mother of four children in Kogi, on Saturday demanded for N10 million ransom from her family.The widow, Mrs Sefi Jimoh, was allegedly kidnapped on the road while waiting for a commercial motorcycle, popularly called “Okada” to go home after ... -
![Residents In Fears As Terrorists Take Over Community In Niger]()
Residents In Fears As Terrorists Take Over Community In Niger
Some armed men said to be terrorists have reportedly taken over communities between Mutun-Daya and Gunu in Sarkin-Pawa Road, Munya Local Government Area of Niger State.These communities are about 20 kilometres from Minna, the Niger State Capital.Speaking on the latest attack, a resident, Shehu Abub... -
![Army Bombs Boko Haram Commander, Abubakar Sarki's Convoy, Kill Scores, Destroy Gun Trucks]()
Army Bombs Boko Haram Commander, Abubakar Sarki's Convoy, Kill Scores, Destroy Gun Trucks
According to a report by Vanguard, Troops of the Nigerian Army under the auspices of Operation Hadin Kai have bombed a convoy of Abubakar Sarki, a Commander of Boko Haram in Sambisa forest, killing scores of terrorists who were with him.Sources said the offensive was coordinated by the General Offi... -
![UPDATE! Police Arrest 10 Suspects For Killing And Burning Sound Engineer, David In Lagos]()
UPDATE! Police Arrest 10 Suspects For Killing And Burning Sound Engineer, David In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 10 suspects for killing and burning a sound engineer identified as David in Lagos State. According to reports, David got into an argument with one of the motorcyclists (a Hausa man), and in the course of the quarrel, they began to figh... -
![62-Yr-Old Portugese, Joeé Santos Peseiro Appointed As The New Super Eagles Coach]()
62-Yr-Old Portugese, Joeé Santos Peseiro Appointed As The New Super Eagles Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday has announced the appointment of Mr Joeé Santos Peseiro as the new Head Coach of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles.The appointment is with immediate effect, subject to the signing of agreed terms between the NFF and Mr Peseiro.José Vitor dos Sant... -
!["How My Relationship With Jesus Christ Led Me To Acting" — Nollywood Actress, Sharon Ooja]()
"How My Relationship With Jesus Christ Led Me To Acting" — Nollywood Actress, Sharon Ooja
Sharon Ooja, the Nollywood actress, has said she never intended to become an actress but her relationship with Jesus Christ led her to the make-believe world.In an interview with Sunday Scoop, she said, “Honestly speaking, it is the Lord Jesus (Christ) (that led me to acting) because I never pl... -
![NCC Alerts Nigerians On Latest Trick By Hackers To Unlock, Steal Vehicles (Read Details)]()
NCC Alerts Nigerians On Latest Trick By Hackers To Unlock, Steal Vehicles (Read Details)
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has alerted telecom consumers and members of the public on an ongoing cyber-vulnerability which allows a nearby hacker to unlock vehicles, start their engines wirelessly and make away with them.The NCC’s Director of Public Affairs (DPA), Dr Ikechukwu A... -
![24-Year-Old Ghanaian Female Student, Nana Ama Clark Found Dead With Her Vag!na Cut Off]()
24-Year-Old Ghanaian Female Student, Nana Ama Clark Found Dead With Her Vag!na Cut Off
According to sources, a 24-year-old woman was allegedly slain early Sunday morning in Ghana on quite a black Sunday.The dead victim was reportedly a level 300 marketing student at the Cape Coast Technical University in the Central Region.When police found the body of the victim, Nana Ama Clark, she... -
![NDLEA Officials Busts Fresh Attempts By Milan, Dubai-Bound Drug Cartels At Lagos Airport]()
NDLEA Officials Busts Fresh Attempts By Milan, Dubai-Bound Drug Cartels At Lagos Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have busted fresh attempts by drug cartels to smuggle drugs through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos to Italy and United Arab Emirates (UAE).The NDLEA also busted drug operations in Abia, Kaduna, Yobe and Kogi States wh... -
![Terrorists Release Pregnant Woman, Thamina Mahmood Kidnapped During Kaduna Train Attack]()
Terrorists Release Pregnant Woman, Thamina Mahmood Kidnapped During Kaduna Train Attack
A pregnant woman who was one of the abducted passengers in the Kaduna train attack of March 28, has been released by the terrorists.A member of the Concerned Relatives of Abducted Persons, Sani Musa confirmed the development Sunday, as per ChannelsTV.The pregnant woman, Thamina Mahmood, was said to... -
!["Prophet Muhammad Never Killed Despite Insults" – Sheikh Gumi Condemns Murder Of Deborah Samuel]()
"Prophet Muhammad Never Killed Despite Insults" – Sheikh Gumi Condemns Murder Of Deborah Samuel
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has condemned the gruesome murder of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto State.The Shehu Shagari College of Education student was stoned and burnt alive for alleged blasphemy.Gumi stated that Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) never killed anyone despite insults by non-Muslims.The cleric made the c... -
!['Dangote Son-in-law, Jamil Who Justified Deborah Samuel’s Murder, No Longer Our Pilot' -Azman]()
'Dangote Son-in-law, Jamil Who Justified Deborah Samuel’s Murder, No Longer Our Pilot' -Azman
Azman airline has distanced their organisation from Jamil Abubakar, a member of the Dangote family, 24 hours after he justified the killing of Deborah Samuel by islamic extremists.Nigerians with the impression that Mr Abubakar was an Azman Air staff launched tirades against the company for employin... -
![Sound Engineer, David Lynched, Burnt To Death By Alleged Okada Riders Over N1000 Balance In Lagos]()
Sound Engineer, David Lynched, Burnt To Death By Alleged Okada Riders Over N1000 Balance In Lagos
A young man, simply identified as David, has been lynched and burned to death, allegedly by a group of Hausa men over a misunderstanding that ensued because of N100 balance with a commercial motorcyclist, popularly called Okada rider.It was learnt that things got heated up and resulted in a fight b... -
![Photos: Anambra Governor, Charles Soludo Visits IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu In Detention]()
Photos: Anambra Governor, Charles Soludo Visits IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu In Detention
Anambra state Governor, Charles Soludo has visited Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in detention.The governor, who posted pictures of the meeting on his Facebook page on Saturday, said they discussed the sit-at-home protests and killings in the south-east.Photos: G... -
!["If Money Ritual Is Real, We Would Be Rich" – Oyo Ifa Priest Debunks Existence Of Money Ritual]()
"If Money Ritual Is Real, We Would Be Rich" – Oyo Ifa Priest Debunks Existence Of Money Ritual
Chief Ifasayo Ifadamitan Alabi, one of the prominent Ifa leaders and the Oba Edu Worldwide, has said there is nothing like money ritual anywhere but deceit, which many ignorant youths are falling for.Alabi, who bemoaned the bad image that the crime had brought on genuine Ifa priests, said those inv... -
!["It Costs $100k" — BBN Star, Ifuennada Addresses Critics Over Her Costume To The AMVCAs]()
"It Costs $100k" — BBN Star, Ifuennada Addresses Critics Over Her Costume To The AMVCAs
The 2022 Edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, took place on Saturday night, May 14 in Lagos and the crème de la crème of society were in attendance.Celebrities turned up for the event clad in audacious attires and some choice of outfit really got fans talking after the sho... -
![Full List Of Winners At The AMVCA 2022 (Photos)]()
Full List Of Winners At The AMVCA 2022 (Photos)
The 2022 Edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, took place on Saturday night, May 14 in Lagos.The event was hosted by IK Osakioduwa and South African media personality, Bonang Matheba.Actress, Osas Ighodaro beat her colleagues Bisola Aiyeola and Bimbo Ademoye to clinch t... -
![Body Of Deborah Samuel Who Was Gruesomely Murdered Laid To Rest Amidst Tears (Photos)]()
Body Of Deborah Samuel Who Was Gruesomely Murdered Laid To Rest Amidst Tears (Photos)
The remains of Deborah Samuel, the 200-level student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto state, who was gruesomely murdered by her colleagues on Thursday May 12, were laid to rest amidst tears today May 14.Deborah was beaten and stoned to d£ath over allegations that she made a comment in...
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