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![Abducted Kaduna Catholic Priest, Joseph Bako Reportedly Killed By Bandits After 2 Months]()
Abducted Kaduna Catholic Priest, Joseph Bako Reportedly Killed By Bandits After 2 Months
Joseph Bako, a Roman Catholic Church priest, in Kaduna State, who was abducted by bandits two months ago, has died.Father Bako was abducted by bandits on March 8, at his pastoral residence in Saint John’s Catholic Church, Kudenda in Chikun LGA.The Chancellor of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna,... -
![Drama As Two Men Beat And Lock Up Policemen Sent To Arrest Them In Lagos]()
Drama As Two Men Beat And Lock Up Policemen Sent To Arrest Them In Lagos
According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria, two men were arraigned by the police before a Badagry Magistrates' Court on Wednesday for locking up two police inspectors who were in their house to arrest them. The suspects were accused of assaulting and threatening the lives of the two p... -
![Nigerian-American Martial Artist, Kamaru Usman Celebrates As He Turns 35]()
Nigerian-American Martial Artist, Kamaru Usman Celebrates As He Turns 35
Nigerian-American professional mixed martial artist (MMA) Kamarudeen "Kamaru" Usman turns 35 year on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.Usman who was born in Auchi, Edo State Southern Nigeria is now based in the United States of America (USA).Usman is the reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC... -
![Video Of Adamu Garba, Removing APC Flag From His Office After Dumping Party]()
Video Of Adamu Garba, Removing APC Flag From His Office After Dumping Party
Adamu Garba, the presidential aspirant, has shared the moment, he removed the flag of the ruling All Progressives Congress from his office. Garba, who had earlier said that he had withdrawn from the presidential race after raising over N80 million from Nigerians, also said that he was bowing out of... -
![Moment Tacha Stopped To Greet Her Fan Only For Him To Say "So You No Give Your Fans Anything"]()
Moment Tacha Stopped To Greet Her Fan Only For Him To Say "So You No Give Your Fans Anything"
Big Brother Naija 2019 ex-contestant, Natacha Akide also known as Tacha had a little meet and greet with a male fan but it ended with him making an unusual request. The reality TV stopped her convoy by the roadside to greet the young man who probably revealed that he is a fan of hers. Tacha asked t... -
![Comedian AY Explains Why He Has Beef With Basketmouth]()
Comedian AY Explains Why He Has Beef With Basketmouth
Ayo Makun, the Nollywood actor and comedian, popularly known as AY, has opened up on his alleged beef with his colleague, Basketmouth. In an Ask Me Anything session he recently organised on his Instagram page, AY claimed that he didn’t have issues with Basketmouth but that the latter had “unco... -
![This Job No Easy - Hilarious Video Of Yahoo Boy Struggling To Speak English With His Oyinbo]()
This Job No Easy - Hilarious Video Of Yahoo Boy Struggling To Speak English With His Oyinbo
A suspected cyber-fraudster also known as Yahoo boy has been teased by his friend in a video circulating on social media which shows him conversing with a foreign client. The Yahoo boy was captured speaking with a white person over the phone, however he was speaking with a strange accent. He strugg... -
![Why Poor Nigerians Will Sell Their Votes in 2023 – Seun Kuti]()
Why Poor Nigerians Will Sell Their Votes in 2023 – Seun Kuti
Speaking ahead of the 2023 general election, Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has opined that actors, professionals and musicians are some of those who have ‘sold their souls to politicians’. The 39-year-old son of music legend, Fela Kuti said this in an Instagram post on Wednesday while explaining wh... -
![What I Will Do If I Don't Become APC's Presidential Flag Bearer For 2023 - Bola Tinubu Reveals]()
What I Will Do If I Don't Become APC's Presidential Flag Bearer For 2023 - Bola Tinubu Reveals
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) National leader has said he will accept defeat if he fails to emerge as the party’s presidential flag bearer.Tinubu said this while speaking to his supporters in Lagos.“I will work to the level my strength can carry me, but I will tell you all ... -
![Isbae U Breaks Silence on Cheating Scandal, Domestic Violence & His Break up With Mummy Wa]()
Isbae U Breaks Silence on Cheating Scandal, Domestic Violence & His Break up With Mummy Wa
It has been confirmed that all is not well with popular Nigerian skitmaker, Adebayo Ridwan better known as Isbae U and his girlfriend, Kemi Ikuseedun better known as Mummy Wa (Kemz Mama).The drama had started a few weeks ago after they unfollowed each other on photo and video sharing App, Instagram... -
![I Defeated Tinubu To Emerge As Senate President – Saraki Reveals]()
I Defeated Tinubu To Emerge As Senate President – Saraki Reveals
He told the delegates that he remained their own as someone who last defeated the “Emperor of Bourdillon” who vowed that he would not become the senate president.Dr Bukoka Saraki, a former Senate President, has met delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, appealing to them to s... -
![UK Landlord Jailed For Having S3x With Tenant For Rent]()
UK Landlord Jailed For Having S3x With Tenant For Rent
A landlord who made a homeless woman sleep with him in return for a room is now the first person in England and Wales to be jailed for ‘sex for rent’ offences.Christopher Cox, 53, targeted vulnerable young women’ to live with him at his home in Cranleigh, Surrey, in 2018.He reportedly told wo... -
![Ex President, Goodluck Jonathan Gets A New International Appointment]()
Ex President, Goodluck Jonathan Gets A New International Appointment
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has received an appointment to the international advisory board of the European Corporate Council on Africa and the Middle East (ECAM Council).This was confirmed by his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze, in a statement on Wednesday.Jonathan has now become the... -
![Silence Is Not Always The Best - Yul Prepares To Spill His Own Side Of The Marriage Saga]()
Silence Is Not Always The Best - Yul Prepares To Spill His Own Side Of The Marriage Saga
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie may be setting social media abuzz with a revelation concerning his family’s crisis.The actor gave the hint via his Instagram channel on Wednesday shortly after his first wife, May Edochie declared her stance against his decision to abandon her for a second wife.May, w... -
![Shocking Story Of 4month Old Marriage Collapse After Wife Lied About Being A Virgin To Husband]()
Shocking Story Of 4month Old Marriage Collapse After Wife Lied About Being A Virgin To Husband
A Twitter user has claimed that a man from her area returned his wife's bride price and properties for reportedly lying about being a virgin. @ChukwuSomma who wondered why the man couldn't overlook the claim, disclosed that the marriage lasted for just 4 months. She tweeted; A girl from ... -
![2023: APC Has No Plan For Future – Presidential Aspirant, Adamu Garba Reveals As He Dumps Party]()
2023: APC Has No Plan For Future – Presidential Aspirant, Adamu Garba Reveals As He Dumps Party
A Presidential aspirant on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba, has announced his resignation from the ruling party.In his resignation letter sighted on Wednesday, Garba, who earlier withdrew from the APC presidential race following high cost of nomination and in... -
![Actress, Cossy Orjiakor Seeks For Justice After She Was Accused Of Sleeping With a Dog]()
Actress, Cossy Orjiakor Seeks For Justice After She Was Accused Of Sleeping With a Dog
Nollywood actress, Cossy Orjiakor has taken to her Instagram page to demand for justice many years after she was accused of sl**ping with a dog. According to the rumour, she was also alleged to have gotten HIV from the incident. As a result, her career in the Nollywood industry took a nosedive. A j... -
![Sad Story Of a Child At The Brink of Death Because Her Parents Decided to Bleach Her Skin]()
Sad Story Of a Child At The Brink of Death Because Her Parents Decided to Bleach Her Skin
A twitter user has shared a sad story of a 10 year old child who is currently fighting for her life because her parents decided to bleach her skin from a tender age.According to the microblog user simply identified as @Tejumola, the child is currently battling with kidney disease caused by the blea... -
![Fani-Kayode Commends Buhari For Asking Malami, Ngige, Amaechi, Others To Resign]()
Fani-Kayode Commends Buhari For Asking Malami, Ngige, Amaechi, Others To Resign
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive asking his appointees to resign.Fani-Kayode said Buhari’s order to his cabinet members was commendable and timely.Buhari, at the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting on Wednesday told cabinet me... -
![Love Up Video Of Nigerian Singer, Bnxn 'Buju' As He Shows Off His girlfriend]()
Love Up Video Of Nigerian Singer, Bnxn 'Buju' As He Shows Off His girlfriend
Nigerian singer, Bnxn formerly known as Buju has taken to his Instastory to show off his girlfriend. The singer showed off his girlfriend just after she celebrated her birthday. Watch their loved-up video below..[html]... -
![INEC Announces Closing Date For The Continuous Voter Registration]()
INEC Announces Closing Date For The Continuous Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will end on June 30.The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, in his remarks at the Commission’s quarterly meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Wednesday in Abuja, said INEC woul... -
![Mother of Twins, Seun Sola Stabs Ex Lover To Death Over N500 in Ondo State]()
Mother of Twins, Seun Sola Stabs Ex Lover To Death Over N500 in Ondo State
A 39-year-old mother of twins identified as Seun Sola has opened up on why she stabbed her ex-lover, Lomi Alara Akinbinu in Ondo town, Ondo state after a fight ensued between them over N500.Seun, a food seller, has been arrested and charged to court for unlawfully wounding Alara with a knife.The su... -
![Nigeria To Witness First Total Lunar Eclipse On Monday - Nigerian Astronomy Researcher]()
Nigeria To Witness First Total Lunar Eclipse On Monday - Nigerian Astronomy Researcher
The Astronomy Research Group Lead, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Prof Augustine Ubachukwu, has said that Nigeria and some African countries will witness the first total Lunar eclipse of the year on May 16.Ubachukwu, in an interview on Wednesday with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), sa... -
![SAD: Gunmen Reportedly Attack JAMB Officials In Lagos Hotel, Kill One]()
SAD: Gunmen Reportedly Attack JAMB Officials In Lagos Hotel, Kill One
Gunmen stormed Mabila Hotel in Ikorodu, Lagos, early Wednesday morning and robbed some officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) that lodged there.They also killed the hotel’s gateman.The police spokesperson in the state, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to the New... -
![BREAKING: Minister of State For Education, Emeka Nwajuiba Resigns After Buhari's Order]()
BREAKING: Minister of State For Education, Emeka Nwajuiba Resigns After Buhari's Order
Emeka Nwajuiba, Minister of State for Education has resigned from his position to pursue his political interest in the 2023 presidential election. His resignation was announced during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday May 11. Nwajiuba is among the six ministers who have obtai... -
![Akpabio Follows Nwajiuba Step, Resigns As Niger Delta Affairs Minister Following Buhari’s Order]()
Akpabio Follows Nwajiuba Step, Resigns As Niger Delta Affairs Minister Following Buhari’s Order
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has tendered his resignation.Akpabio’s resignation is in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive that cabinet members interested in contesting the 2023 general elections should quit before May 16.The Minister’s Personal Assistant... -
![Nigerian Singers, Davido And Burna Boy Set To Release Songs Same Day]()
Nigerian Singers, Davido And Burna Boy Set To Release Songs Same Day
Nigerian superstars, Davido and Burna Boy will be releasing their songs on the same day. The songs are from their respective next albums. Born Damini Ogulu, Burna Boy announced that his new song, “Last Last”, off his next album, Love, Damini, will be released on May 13. The Ye crooner tweeted l... -
![Businessman, Mallinson Files Suit Against NDLEA For Arresting Him Over N22bn Drug Link To Kyari]()
Businessman, Mallinson Files Suit Against NDLEA For Arresting Him Over N22bn Drug Link To Kyari
A businessman, Ukatu Afamefuna Mallinson, has filed a fundamental rights suit against the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos.He is asking the court to order NDLEA to release him “forthwith” and “unconditionally” or upon such terms as t... -
![How Ogun Police Finally Nab Wanted Notorious Armed Robber Suspect, Christian Peter]()
How Ogun Police Finally Nab Wanted Notorious Armed Robber Suspect, Christian Peter
A notorious cultist/armed robbery suspect, Christian Peter has been arrested by the police in Mowe area of Ogun state.The state police spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi in a statement released on Wednesday May 11, said the suspect who has been on the police wanted list for a long time, has been ... -
![Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Thursday 12th May, 2022 Time : 7:45 pm Stadium Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Referee Paul Tierney (England) Goal Scorer: Team News [size=14pt] Tottenham Hotspur [/size]Barring the quartet of Sergio Reguilon, Japhet Tanganga, Oliver Skipp and Matt Doherty, Tottenham should ... -
![Gunmen Attack JAMB Officials, Kill Gateman In Lagos Hotel]()
Gunmen Attack JAMB Officials, Kill Gateman In Lagos Hotel
A 40-year-old security official with Mabila Hotel in Ikorodu, Lagos State, was shot dead in the early hours of Wednesday by gunmen who also robbed some officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) that lodged there.The Police spokesman for Lagos Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, co... -
![30Yrs Old Bamidele Taiwo Arrested By Police For Illegal Possession Of Firearms In Lagos]()
30Yrs Old Bamidele Taiwo Arrested By Police For Illegal Possession Of Firearms In Lagos
The police in Lagos have arrested one Bamidele Taiwo, 30, for illegal possession of firearms.The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, said in a statement on Wednesday that while the suspect was arrested, his accomplices fled.The police said Mr Bamidele was arrested during a “routine stop... -
![ASUP Declares Two Weeks Warning Strike Over Non-release Of Arrears]()
ASUP Declares Two Weeks Warning Strike Over Non-release Of Arrears
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) will commence a 2-week warning strike from Monday May 16. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of its National Executive Council on Wednesday May 11. ASUP which suspended its industrial action declared on the 6th of April 2021 on the 10th of... -
![Just In: President Buhari Orders All Misters With Political Ambition To Resign]()
Just In: President Buhari Orders All Misters With Political Ambition To Resign
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that all members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) running for elective offices to submit their letters of resignation on or before Monday the 16th of May, 2022.The Minister of information and Culture, Lai Mohamed, disclosed this on Wednesday after the F... -
![I'm Glad I Didn't Do Surgery, I Was So Close -BBN's Uriel Reveals Her Banging Bod In New Photos]()
I'm Glad I Didn't Do Surgery, I Was So Close -BBN's Uriel Reveals Her Banging Bod In New Photos
BBN's housemate, Uriel reveals she was so close to augmenting her body artificially, she said she had to change her die and go to the gym a lot. she took to social media to post pictures of her banging new bod. See photos below ... -
![All My Money For You - Video Of Lady Showering Her Man With Naira Notes]()
All My Money For You - Video Of Lady Showering Her Man With Naira Notes
A young Nigerian lady has been seen appreciating her boyfriend in a video making the rounds on social media. She made stacks of naira notes rain on him while they were inside his car and the act left him speechless. The lady was singing along to Mayorkun’s song playing on the stereo as she spraye... -
![Comedian Emma OMG Blasts Follower Who Made 'Insensitive' Comment About His Wife's Tummy]()
Comedian Emma OMG Blasts Follower Who Made 'Insensitive' Comment About His Wife's Tummy
Popular Nigerian comedian, Emmanuel Edunjobi popularly known as Emma Oh my God has attacked a follower for assuming his wife is pregnant because of her tummy. The MC shared a screenshot of messages the follower sent to him. The follower told Emma in the chats that he saw him and his wife in public ... -
![Video Of Policewoman Controlling Traffic Under The Rain In Port Harcourt]()
Video Of Policewoman Controlling Traffic Under The Rain In Port Harcourt
A video has captured the moment a yet-to-be-identified policewoman was controlling traffic during a heavy downpour in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital.The video garnered likes on social media with many celebrating the officer for doing her job despite the weather.The policewoman defied the r... -
![Terrorists Now Bolder, Attacked Abuja-Kaduna Train Because I’m In Jail – Abba Kyari Brags]()
Terrorists Now Bolder, Attacked Abuja-Kaduna Train Because I’m In Jail – Abba Kyari Brags
Abba Kyari, the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) says his arrest and continued detention at the Kuje prison has emboldened criminals in their incessant onslaught against Nigeria. Kyari made the statement through his lawyer Nureini Jimoh, who prayed the Federal High Court in Abuja to re... -
![ISWAP Kills Shekau's Deputy For Planning To Surrender]()
ISWAP Kills Shekau's Deputy For Planning To Surrender
ISWAP terrorists have reportedly killed a top Boko Haram commander, Abu-Sadiq aka Burbur in Adamawa state. He was killed for allegedly trying to surrender to government forces. According to POLITICS NIGERIA, Burbur was eliminated in Galta village, close to Madagali in Adamawa State, after he was ch...
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