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![Nigerian Man Dissolves His Marriage After Discovering His New Wife Is An ‘Osu’]()
Nigerian Man Dissolves His Marriage After Discovering His New Wife Is An ‘Osu’
A Nigerian man has been forced to dissolve his marriage of one month after discovering his new wife is an ‘Osu’ (an outcast by Igbo tradition).According to @_Oluchy who shared the info on Twitter, the man involved is her cousin and he dated his wife for five years without knowing that she is an... -
![Naira Continues Fall Against Dollar, See Latest Exchange Rate]()
Naira Continues Fall Against Dollar, See Latest Exchange Rate
The naira exchanged N590 to a dollar at the parallel market on Thursday, according to information obtained by Nairametrics. This is as the exchange rate between the naira and the US dollar closed at N420/$1 at the official Investors and Exporters (I&E) window, falling by 0.3% from N418.25/$ rec... -
![University Hospitals Birmingham Distances Self From Nigerian Doctor Who Killed Muslim Patients]()
University Hospitals Birmingham Distances Self From Nigerian Doctor Who Killed Muslim Patients
University Hospitals Birmingham denies knowing Nigerian Doctor who confessed to k*lling Muslim patients under his care during his NYSC in the North.The facebook user who goes by the name, Christopher Uche-Ayodeji claimed that he carried out the dastardly act to avenge the de@th of his neighbor who ... -
![Davido’s Ex-lover, Sira Kante Fractures Spine In Terrible Auto Crash (Photos)]()
Davido’s Ex-lover, Sira Kante Fractures Spine In Terrible Auto Crash (Photos)
Davido's ex-lover, Sira Kante has been involved in a terrible accident. The accident left her with a fractured spine. Sira Kante, a high profile model and fashion designer from the Republic of Guinea was in a relationship with Davido until he met Chioma Rowland. She took to her social media pa... -
![DEBORAH: Don’t Criticize Muslims For Defending Prophet Muhammad -Imam Of National Mosque Writes]()
DEBORAH: Don’t Criticize Muslims For Defending Prophet Muhammad -Imam Of National Mosque Writes
Ibrahim Maqari, the Imam of the National Mosque, Abuja, has seemingly reacted to the gruesome murder of Deborah Samuel, a Christian female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, by her fellow students over a ‘blasphemous’ statement she made.Taking to his official Twitter on Frid... -
!["Those Who Killed Deborah In Sokoto Must Face Justice In Line With Law" - British Commissioner]()
"Those Who Killed Deborah In Sokoto Must Face Justice In Line With Law" - British Commissioner
Catriona Laing, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, has denounced the barbaric death of Deborah Samuel, a female Shehu Shagari College of Education student, for alleged blasphemy.Deborah Samuel was killed by a mob in Sokoto on Thursday, May 12 for allegedly blaspheming Prophet Muhammad in a s... -
![Nigerian Businessman Brutally Murdered In Vietnam]()
Nigerian Businessman Brutally Murdered In Vietnam
A young Nigerian businessman, identified as Jude Chigbo Ihezie, has been gruesomely murdered by unknown assailants in Hanoi, Vietnam. The businessman, who had lived in Vietnam for over 10 years and was married to a Vietnamese woman, was reportedly beaten and stabbed in the chest in his apartment on... -
![UAE President, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Dies At 73]()
UAE President, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Dies At 73
The United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan died aged 73 on Friday, state media said, after battling illness for several years.The president of the oil-rich Gulf state, who was rarely seen in public, is likely to be replaced by his half-brother, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Moha... -
![Deborah: Nigeria Is Not A Sharia State – Actor Femi Branch Calls On President Buhari To Act]()
Deborah: Nigeria Is Not A Sharia State – Actor Femi Branch Calls On President Buhari To Act
President Muhammadu Buhari has been told to treat the case of Deborah Samuel, who was burnt to death by a mob for blasphemy in Sokoto State, as a criminal case.Nollywood actor, Femi Branch said this while describing the ‘barbaric act’ as a criminal case since Nigeria is not ruled by Sharia law.... -
![APC Leader, Asiwaju Tinubu Says He's The Only Contender To APC Presidential Ticket]()
APC Leader, Asiwaju Tinubu Says He's The Only Contender To APC Presidential Ticket
Presidential aspirant and former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, says he is the only one in the race for the party’s presidential ticket.Tinubu said he’s not bothered by the number of those aspiring for the APC sole ticket, ahead of the ... -
![Man Recounts How He Was Almost Killed For Blasphemy In JSS 2 In Sokoto But Was Rescued]()
Man Recounts How He Was Almost Killed For Blasphemy In JSS 2 In Sokoto But Was Rescued
A man has taken to Twitter to recount how he was almost killed for blasphemy in JSS 2 but was fortunately saved by his school’s Vice President.This comes in the wake of the gruesome murder of Deborah Samuel, a female student of a College of Education in Sokoto state, over blasphemy on Thursday, M... -
![“Bosom Is Best” —Singer Seyi Shay Says As She Shares A Photo Of Her Bosom feeding Her 1st Baby]()
“Bosom Is Best” —Singer Seyi Shay Says As She Shares A Photo Of Her Bosom feeding Her 1st Baby
Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay, has shared an adorable photo of herself breastfeeding and bonding with her daughter.The new mum, who welcomed her first child, a baby girl, in April, shared the photo on her Instagram page. “Breast is best”, the ‘Right Now’ crooner wrote while sharing the post. ... -
![Nollywood Actress, Victoria Kolawole Slams Troll Who Called Her A Prostitute]()
Nollywood Actress, Victoria Kolawole Slams Troll Who Called Her A Prostitute
Nollywood actress, Victoria Kolawole has lambasted a troll who labelled her a prostitute on photo and video sharing platform, Instagram.The movie star had taken to the platform to share a lovely picture of herself when the follower left a distasteful comment on her post. He called her a prostitute ... -
![I Cover Tems With Blood Of Jesus - Actress Jemima Osunde Reacts As Rapper Future Praises Tems]()
I Cover Tems With Blood Of Jesus - Actress Jemima Osunde Reacts As Rapper Future Praises Tems
Nollywood actress Jemima Osunde has reacted after rapper Future poured encomium on singer Tem over her singing talent.Recall Tems was unveiled as one of the featured artists in American rapper, Futures’ new album.Future took to his Instagram page to share a list of the artists on his album and th... -
![I Would Never Date A Married Man - BBNaija Star Alex Asogwa Declares]()
I Would Never Date A Married Man - BBNaija Star Alex Asogwa Declares
Alex Asogwa, the BBNaija alumnus, who is better known simply as Alex has declared never to have any form of intimacy with a married man in any form.In an exclusive chat with The Nation, Alex said she will never date any married person saying she believes married men should be responsible.“I just ... -
![Chorister Allegedly Kills Her Newborn Baby In Jos]()
Chorister Allegedly Kills Her Newborn Baby In Jos
A young woman has been arrested for allegedly killing her newborn baby in Kuru, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.According to several Facebook users, this was not the lady’s first time committing the alleged crime. Witnesses claim the suspect, a church chorister, murdered the baby... -
![JUST IN: Ngige Makes Dramatic U-Turn As He Withdraws From Presidential Race]()
JUST IN: Ngige Makes Dramatic U-Turn As He Withdraws From Presidential Race
The Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Productivity, Chris Nwabueze Ngige has withdrawn from the 2023 presidential race.This is coming less than three weeks after his declaration at Alor, his town in Anambra State.In a statement he issued, which was obtained by DAILY POST in Abuja on Frid... -
![Oh No! Bandits Go Wild, Kidnap Popular Radio Producer In Zamfara]()
Oh No! Bandits Go Wild, Kidnap Popular Radio Producer In Zamfara
Malam Idris Haruna Magami, a staff of Zamfara state Radio and Television Service Gusau, has been kidnapped by bandits.Magami is a popular producer of a weekly phone-in program called "Su duniya manya".Magami was kidnapped along Gusau-Dansadau road on Wednesday, May 11, while travelling to... -
![Media Gal, Bolanle Olukanni, Becomes A Landlady]()
Media Gal, Bolanle Olukanni, Becomes A Landlady
Bolanle Olukanni is officially a Lagos landlady as she has bought her first home.The media personality announced her bug feat via her Instagram page on Friday afternoon. Bolanle revealed that it was a whole process to achieving that milestone and noted that the complete story of how it came to be w... -
![Councilors’ Forum Disowns Kaduna Lawmaker Arrested With AK-47]()
Councilors’ Forum Disowns Kaduna Lawmaker Arrested With AK-47
The Kaduna State Councilors Forum, on Friday, disowned their colleague, who was nabbed with AK-47 rifle in Soba Local Government Area of the state.They described his arrest as timely, and an answer to prayers offered daily to God to expose those behind banditry and criminal activities in Kaduna Sta... -
![Insecurity: FG Launches Mobile App For Sending Crime Alerts To Security Agencies]()
Insecurity: FG Launches Mobile App For Sending Crime Alerts To Security Agencies
To curb the worsening insecurity in the nation, the federal government has launched a mobile app for sending crime alerts to security agencies.The minister of interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who spoke at the launch of (NISPSAS) mobile application at the ministry’s headquarters on Thursday, May 12, sai... -
![Chelsea v Liverpool: English FA Cup Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Chelsea v Liverpool: English FA Cup Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Saturday 14th May, 2022 Time : 4:45 pm Stadium Wembley Referee Craig Pawson (England) Goal Scorer: Team News [size=14pt] Chelsea [/size]Chelsea also witnessed one of their midfield stalwarts leave the field with a concerning injury in midweek, as Mateo Kovacic was on t... -
![My Own Day Will Come: APC’s Olawepo-Hashim Reveals As He Withdraws From 2023 Presidential Race]()
My Own Day Will Come: APC’s Olawepo-Hashim Reveals As He Withdraws From 2023 Presidential Race
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a presidential aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has withdrawn from the race.The businessman announced his withdrawal on Friday via a statement from his media office, saying his own day will come.He added that certain developments made him wi... -
![JAMB Denied My Ambition To Study Law - Shan George]()
JAMB Denied My Ambition To Study Law - Shan George
Nigerian actress, Shan George has disclosed how her dreams of studying law at the university were shattered for not meeting up with Joint Admission and Matriculation Board(JAMB) cut off mark.The actress revealed this on an Instagram live with her fans saying she has no regrets because her dream of ... -
![Josephine Adun Arrested With Human Skull In Edo State]()
Josephine Adun Arrested With Human Skull In Edo State
A 40-year-old, named Josephine Adun, arrested with a human skull in Edo State, has revealed that she sold it to a herbalist and his client for ritual purposes.The mother-of-four who was nabbed by the police on May 6, said she bought the skull at N8,000 from a cemetery attendant and sold it at N40,0... -
![Ezekwesili, Aisha Yesufu Blows Hot Over Killing Of Female Student, Deborah Samuel In Cold Blood]()
Ezekwesili, Aisha Yesufu Blows Hot Over Killing Of Female Student, Deborah Samuel In Cold Blood
A former Minister of Education, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili and popular sociopolitical activist, Aisha Yesufu, has condemned the killing of a christian student in Sokoto State, identified as Deborah Samuel.In their separate reactions, Oby and Yesufu while condemning the incident, said Deborah must get j... -
![PIC: Nigerians Come For US Rapper, Future After He Expressed His Admiration For Singer, Tems]()
PIC: Nigerians Come For US Rapper, Future After He Expressed His Admiration For Singer, Tems
Nigerians have told American rapper Future not to take his admiration any further after he took to Twitter to hail Nigerian singer Tems.Future, who has multiple kids from 8 women, praised Tems' talent on Twitter.He said her voice is "amazing" and it instantly connected to his soul N... -
![PICS; Man Shares How He Was Inflicted With Injuring Using Pressing Iron Over 'Kito' Experience]()
PICS; Man Shares How He Was Inflicted With Injuring Using Pressing Iron Over 'Kito' Experience
A man has recounted the horrific abuse he was subjected to as he detailed his "kito" experience. He revealed that he was burnt with a hot iron by his attackers because they couldn't extort him. They then tortured him, filmed it, and sent the video to his parents to make them pay fo... -
![Fan Sues Travis Scott For Death Of Her Unborn Child After Astroworld 2021]()
Fan Sues Travis Scott For Death Of Her Unborn Child After Astroworld 2021
A fan who lost her pregnancy after sustaining multiple injuries while attending Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival has sued Scott, promoter Live Nation, and others for wrongful death. Plaintiffs Shanazia Williamson and her husband Jarawd Owens were expecting a child when in attendance at the fest... -
![DSS Denies Plot To Scuttle 2023 Elections Over Buhari's Tenure Elongation]()
DSS Denies Plot To Scuttle 2023 Elections Over Buhari's Tenure Elongation
The Department of State Services (DSS) has described as ‘false’, a report published by some media outlets on alleged plans to prevent the 2023 elections from holding, in order elongate President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure.The DSS, on Thursday, dismissed the report in a statement issued b... -
![Adeyanju Reacts After Atiku Deleted His Tweet Condemning Killing of Deborah]()
Adeyanju Reacts After Atiku Deleted His Tweet Condemning Killing of Deborah
Nigerian activist, Deji Adeyanju has reacted after presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar deleted a tweet condemning the killing of a Christian girl, Deborah Samuel. Deborah was attacked and killed over alleged blasphemous comment. Atiku after condemning the act, later deleted his tweet on Facebook ... -
![Amazon Acquires Jim Iyke’s Movie, ‘Bad Comments’]()
Amazon Acquires Jim Iyke’s Movie, ‘Bad Comments’
The popular Nigerian award winning actor and executive producer, Jim Iyke’s latest movie production “Bad Comments” has been acquired by Amazon.The unprecedented deal by Amazon would make the social impact centered movie, which addresses the consequences of cyberbullying, the highest negotiati... -
![Drama As Protesting Students Block Highways In Ife And Nsukka]()
Drama As Protesting Students Block Highways In Ife And Nsukka
According to a report by Sun News, the many students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State and the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, yesterday, staged a protest against the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).Last Monday, ASUU ha... -
![Police Kill Three Kidnappers, Rescue Victim In Adamawa]()
Police Kill Three Kidnappers, Rescue Victim In Adamawa
Three suspected kidnappers have been neutralised as Men of the Adamawa State Police Command raided a criminal hideout at Husa mountain in Hong Local Government Area of the state.Spokesperson of the command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who disclosed this in a statement said its operatives achieved ... -
![ASUU Turns Down Appeals To End Strike]()
ASUU Turns Down Appeals To End Strike
According to Sun News, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other industry based unions have turned down the appeal by the federal government to resume duties while negotiations are ongoing to meet up with their demands.President Muhammadu Buhari had on Thursday, pleaded with the uni... -
![BREAKING: President Buhari Meets Exiting Ministers]()
BREAKING: President Buhari Meets Exiting Ministers
President Muhammadu Buhari is in a closed-door meeting with some of his Ministers vying for positions in the forthcoming 2023 elections.Ministers at the meeting as of the time of filing this report include Rotimi Amaechi (Transportation); Chris Ngige( Labour and Employment); Godswill Akpabio (Niger... -
![President Buhari Signs Money Laundering, Terrorism Bills Into Law]()
President Buhari Signs Money Laundering, Terrorism Bills Into Law
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed three bills into law aimed at improving the anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing/proliferation financing framework in Nigeria.The bills are: the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2022, the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition... -
![Adenike Temidayo Oladiji Becomes First Woman to Become Vice Chancellor of FUTA]()
Adenike Temidayo Oladiji Becomes First Woman to Become Vice Chancellor of FUTA
Professor Adenike Temidayo Oladiji has made history after becoming the first woman to be appointed by the governing Council of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) as the eighth substantive Vice Chancellor of the University. The Council presided over by the Pro-Chancellor, Chairman of... -
![Deborah:There Are Good ,Bad People In Every Religion Face The Culprits Not Their Region- RENO]()
Deborah:There Are Good ,Bad People In Every Religion Face The Culprits Not Their Region- RENO
Reno Omokri has stated that all Muslims are not bad. This follows the barbaric killing of a Christian girl, Deborah Samuel by religious mob inside the Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto. She was gruesomely murdered by her colleagues who accused her of blasphemy. In a post shared on his IG pa... -
![Whatsapp Audio Of Deborah Samuel That Got Her Mobbed By Muslim Fanatics In Sokoto]()
Whatsapp Audio Of Deborah Samuel That Got Her Mobbed By Muslim Fanatics In Sokoto
A Christian female student was lynched by a ruthless group of Muslim fanatics at the Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto state. The said incident happened after Deborah Samuel spoke against posting of religious content in a class Whatsapp group.The audio recording is said to have angered s...
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