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![Dancer, Korra Obidi Breaks Down In Tears, Accuses Justin Dean Of Stealing Her $5000 (Video)]()
Dancer, Korra Obidi Breaks Down In Tears, Accuses Justin Dean Of Stealing Her $5000 (Video)
Popular Nigerian singer and dancer Korra Obidi has asked for help over an alleged theft perpetrated by her estranged husband, Justin Dean.The mother of two had taken to her Facebook page to accuse Justin of stealing $5,000 from their joint account.According to her, she sent the money into the accou... -
![Stray Bullet Kills Bride-to-be, Lilian Nwabuike During Gun Battle Between Soldiers & Hoodlums In Anambra]()
Stray Bullet Kills Bride-to-be, Lilian Nwabuike During Gun Battle Between Soldiers & Hoodlums In Anambra
A bride-to-be, Lilian Onyinyechukwu Nwabuike, was killed by a stray bullet allegedly fired by soldiers in Agulu, Anaocha LGA of Anambra State.It was gathered that the unfortunate occurred on Saturday afternoon, April 30.According to reports, the 25-year-old lady, whose wedding was slated for next w... -
![BREAKING: Todd Boehly Officially Confirmed As New Owner Of Chelsea Club]()
BREAKING: Todd Boehly Officially Confirmed As New Owner Of Chelsea Club
Chelsea, on Saturday morning, officially confirmed Todd Boehly as the club’s new owner.In a statement via their website, the Premier League giants confirmed that terms have been agreed for the new ownership group, led by Todd Boehly, to acquire the West London club.Boehly became Chelsea’s new o... -
!["Don’t Come Out, Russia May Bomb All Ukraine’s Regions On Victory Day" – Klitschko Warns Ukranians]()
"Don’t Come Out, Russia May Bomb All Ukraine’s Regions On Victory Day" – Klitschko Warns Ukranians
Kyiv Mayor and former boxing heavyweight champion, Vitali Klitschko has urged Ukrainian citizens to stay inside from Sunday into Monday.May 9 is Russia’s annual Victory Day celebration and Western officials have warned that President Vladimir Putin could formally declare war on Ukraine on that da... -
![UK Govt Distances Self From Designating IPOB Terrorist Organization]()
UK Govt Distances Self From Designating IPOB Terrorist Organization
The United Kingdom has clarified that it did not designate the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist organisation.The clarification comes after it emerged that the UK sought to exclude IPOB members who have committed human rights abuses from its asylum program.A statement signed by pres... -
![Lovely Pre-wedding Photos Of NBA President, Olumide Akpata And His Bride, Osayamon Ogbebor]()
Lovely Pre-wedding Photos Of NBA President, Olumide Akpata And His Bride, Osayamon Ogbebor
Olumide Akpata, the president of the Nigerian Bar Association, will on May 14th, walk down the aisle with his longtime girlfriend, Osayamon Ogbebor Michelle May.The traditional wedding will hold this Saturday in Benin city, Edo State while the white wedding will hold on October 2nd, 2022, in Maurit... -
!["EFCC Investigating Monies Used In Buying Party Nomination Forms" – EFCC Chairman, Bawa]()
"EFCC Investigating Monies Used In Buying Party Nomination Forms" – EFCC Chairman, Bawa
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is working to ensure the monies used in the purchase of nomination forms ahead of the 2023 elections are legitimate.EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa said this on Friday when he featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today. “When it comes t... -
![US President, Biden Appoints First Black White House Press Secretary]()
US President, Biden Appoints First Black White House Press Secretary
US President Joe Biden on Thursday named Karine Jean-Pierre as the next White House press secretary, the first Black person to hold the high-profile post.Jean-Pierre, who will also be the first openly LGBTQ+ person in the role, will replace Jen Psaki, under whom she served as deputy, from May 13.Bi... -
![30-Year-Old Man, Bukola Adediji Breaks Into Soun's Palace; Injure Chief & Damage Properties]()
30-Year-Old Man, Bukola Adediji Breaks Into Soun's Palace; Injure Chief & Damage Properties
A 30-year-old man, Bukola Adediji, popularly known as Ajanlekoko, on Thursday, broke into the Palace of Soun of Ogbomoso and destroyed some property.The man was said to be a drug addict and suspected to be mentally unstable.It was gathered that the intruder attacked one of the chiefs who tried to p... -
![Tragedy As Middle-Age LASTMA Officer Slumps And Dies While On Duty At Ojota Post]()
Tragedy As Middle-Age LASTMA Officer Slumps And Dies While On Duty At Ojota Post
Tragedy struck in the early hours on Thursday, when one of the officers of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, suddenly slumped and died in the process while on duty at Ojota post, Lagos.According to an eyewitness, Mr Ibrahim Ajao, the tragic incident which occurred at about 7.30 am a... -
![NYSC Loses Anthem Composer, Oluwole Adetiran To The Cold Hand Of Death At 74]()
NYSC Loses Anthem Composer, Oluwole Adetiran To The Cold Hand Of Death At 74
The composer of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) anthem, Oluwole Adetiran has died at the age of 74 on Friday evening.According to Punch, Ogun State NYSC Coordinator, Dr Belinda Faniyi, confirmed the development saying that she was about to inform the Director-General about the news.She said... -
![I've Escaped Death Twice - Port Harcourt Based Woman Cries Out Over Husband's Assaults (PICS)]()
I've Escaped Death Twice - Port Harcourt Based Woman Cries Out Over Husband's Assaults (PICS)
A Port Harcourt based woman, Efe Okoto Oruambo has cried out for help after she was assaulted by her husband. She shared photos of her back showing what looked like teeth bite marks and wrote: I'm being abused emotionally, physically, and otherwise... I've escaped death on several occas... -
![2023! "Buhari Should Remove Emefiele If He Fails To Resign" – Ondo State Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu]()
2023! "Buhari Should Remove Emefiele If He Fails To Resign" – Ondo State Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has demanded that Godwin Emefiele should resign as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.Akeredolu said this while describing the news of Emefiele’s purchase of Declaration of Intent and Nomination Forms to contest for the office of the President... -
![Man, Oluwagbemiga Shogbola Lands In Police Net After Stabbing His Friend To Death Over $150 In Ogun]()
Man, Oluwagbemiga Shogbola Lands In Police Net After Stabbing His Friend To Death Over $150 In Ogun
Suspect Oluwagbemiga Shogbola, 30, and the deceased Victor Olabiyo were friends but fell out over $150 proceeds of a business deal between them in the Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State.Shogbola, aka Oja or Federal, accused Victor of cheating him and taking all the money to himself.The disa... -
![Super Eagles Striker, Victor Osimhen Could Replace Lukaku At Chelsea]()
Super Eagles Striker, Victor Osimhen Could Replace Lukaku At Chelsea
Chelsea could swoop in for Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, to replace Romelu Lukaku if the Belgium international leaves the West London club this summer.Lukaku has struggled to make a great impact at Chelsea since returning to Stamford Bridge in a £97.5m move from Inter Milan last year.The 2... -
![Customs Intercepts 1,000 Bags Of Poisonous Foreign Rice Smuggled Into The Country In Ogun (Photos)]()
Customs Intercepts 1,000 Bags Of Poisonous Foreign Rice Smuggled Into The Country In Ogun (Photos)
The Federal Operations Unit (FoU), Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ikeja, Lagos, has intercepted over 1,000 bags of foreign parboiled rice smuggled into the country through Benin Republic.Speaking during a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday, May 5, the acting Comptroller, FOU, Zone A,... -
![Nigerian National, Chinedu Anumole, One Other Arrested For Duping 13 Persons Of N27m In India]()
Nigerian National, Chinedu Anumole, One Other Arrested For Duping 13 Persons Of N27m In India
The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Cell has arrested two persons including a Nigerian national for allegedly duping 13 persons to the tune of Rs 2.75 crore in guise of exporting herbal extract.Police said the accused, Chinedu Anumole, 39, a resident of Nallasopara in Mumbai, and Rakesh Kashyap,37, a residen... -
![Police Nab Notorious Leader Of Outlawed Yansakai Group, Bala Minister Over Murder Of 40-yr-old Man In Zamfara]()
Police Nab Notorious Leader Of Outlawed Yansakai Group, Bala Minister Over Murder Of 40-yr-old Man In Zamfara
Bala Minister, the leader of a proscribed group, Yansakai, has been apprehended by men of the Zamfara State Police Command for murder.Spokesperson of the command, SP Mohammed Shehu, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, May 6. "On 3rd May, 2022, DPO Bukkuyum Division responded to a distres... -
![How I Knew That Mr Eazi Was ‘The One’ – Temi Otedola Opens Up]()
How I Knew That Mr Eazi Was ‘The One’ – Temi Otedola Opens Up
Temi Otedola, the Nigerian actress, has revealed how she knew that her fiancé, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, was the one for her.Temi, who is also a blogger, is the daughter of Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola, and a younger sister to DJ Cuppy and Tolani Otedola.Speaking at an ... -
![19-year-old Student Arrested For Murdering His 22-Year-Old Former-Lover Inside Classroom]()
19-year-old Student Arrested For Murdering His 22-Year-Old Former-Lover Inside Classroom
A 19-year-old student has been arrested for stabbing his 22-year-old former lover and high school student, to death. Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigation said 19-year-old Tony Kiptoo of Keben secondary school, stabbed his ex-lover Irene Chelagat on the left side of her chest, killing ... -
!["Why I Introduced Sharia Law In Zamfara State" - Former Governor - Ahmed Yerima Explains]()
"Why I Introduced Sharia Law In Zamfara State" - Former Governor - Ahmed Yerima Explains
Former Governor of Zamfara state, Ahmed Yerima has explained why he introduced Sharia law in the state. Addressing journalists after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday May 6, the former Governor said he introduced Sharia law in the state in line with the constitution on the freedom... -
![Two IPOB Fighters, Policeman Killed During Gun Battle In Imo State]()
Two IPOB Fighters, Policeman Killed During Gun Battle In Imo State
In what will come across as a really startling development, a policeman has been killed alongside two suspected militants of the Indigenous People of Biafra during a gun battle in Agwa, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.The incident happened on Friday when operatives of Imo State Police Comm... -
![Mum Was Hit With Charm, Dismembered When She Lost Consciousness – Son Of Osun Widow Killed]()
Mum Was Hit With Charm, Dismembered When She Lost Consciousness – Son Of Osun Widow Killed
In this exclusive interview, Sulaimon Yekeen, the son of a 52-year-old widow, Asiata Yekeen, who was recently dismembered by suspected ritualists in Ile-Ogbo, Osun State, tells BOLA BAMIGBOLA why the family is demanding the death sentence for the suspects What is your relationship with the deceased... -
![2023: Ex-Reps Speaker, Dimeji Bankole, Buys APC Presidential Form]()
2023: Ex-Reps Speaker, Dimeji Bankole, Buys APC Presidential Form
Dimeji Bankole, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has purchased the presidential expression of interest and nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress to contest for the 2023 presidency.A close ally of the former Speaker, Malam Abdullahi Bayero, told The PUNCH on Friday in Ka... -
![Nigerian Paralympian, Ifeanyi Madubuike, Banned For Three Years After Failing Doping Tests]()
Nigerian Paralympian, Ifeanyi Madubuike, Banned For Three Years After Failing Doping Tests
Nigerian Paralympian, Ifeanyichukwu Christian Madubuike, has been banned for three years by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for failing two drug tests.His ban was conveyed in a statement released by the IPC on Friday, May 6. Following the ban, the 25-year-old will be ineligible for the... -
![Mikel Arteta Signs New Deal As Arsenal Manager Until 2025]()
Mikel Arteta Signs New Deal As Arsenal Manager Until 2025
Mikel Arteta has signed a new deal to be manager of Arsenal for the next three years. The three-year contract will keep him in the club till 2025. The former Arsenal midfielder has his team on the verge of Champions League qualification for the first time in five years. With four games left, the no... -
![Photos+Video: Nigerian Man Struggles To Stand After Knacking Three S#x Workers At A Brothel]()
Photos+Video: Nigerian Man Struggles To Stand After Knacking Three S#x Workers At A Brothel
A Nigerian man has been spotted being helped to a chair at a brothel. It was gathered that the man nearly lost his life after allegedly sl**ping with three s#x workers. A video of the incident showed the man being helped to a chair as he couldn't walk again after the act. The ladies had to pou... -
![Lekki Women’s Cheating Alarming – Sandra Iheuwa]()
Lekki Women’s Cheating Alarming – Sandra Iheuwa
Ubi Franklin’s babymama, Sandra Iheuwa has alleged that some married women especially those in Lekki cheat on their husbands. The businesswoman, who just welcomed her fourth child with ex-hubby Steve Thompson, via her Insta story, wondered how a married woman would indulge in romancing a colleagu... -
![Actor, Chiwetalu Agu Survives Spiritual Attack, Displays Fetish Items Removed From His Body (VID)]()
Actor, Chiwetalu Agu Survives Spiritual Attack, Displays Fetish Items Removed From His Body (VID)
Veteran Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu has shown off the foreign materials that were removed from his body after he survived a spiritual attack.The movie legend in a video he shared on social media displayed items such as cowries, sea stones, glass, pins, bullets, and a key.According to him, these ... -
![Police Arrest Prophet Benson Nosakhare Over Alleged Fake Prophecy In Edo]()
Police Arrest Prophet Benson Nosakhare Over Alleged Fake Prophecy In Edo
The Police Command in Edo said it has arrested Benson Nosakhare masquerading as a prophet to defraud members of the public.The command disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Benin, by its Public Relations Officer, SP Kontongs Bello.Bello said the suspect’s arrest followed a petition by one ... -
![Actrees Eniola Badmus Cries Out After Men Flooded Her DM]()
Actrees Eniola Badmus Cries Out After Men Flooded Her DM
Nigerian actress, Eniola Badmus has said that she is every man's choice following her recent weight loss.The 38-year-old made the plea in an Instagram post on Friday, adding that she has been getting private messages from men.She asked men flooding her DM to take it easy because the messages a... -
![Why I Prefer A Toxic Relationship - Nigerian Skit Maker, Datwarrigal Reveals]()
Why I Prefer A Toxic Relationship - Nigerian Skit Maker, Datwarrigal Reveals
Oluwatoyin Albert, the Nigerian content creator also known as Datwarrigal has indicated interest in getting into a toxic relationshipAccording to the comedian, men of these days are only interested in peaceful relationships, which do not fancy her.The Ondo- born, who spoke in pidgin, gabe explicit ... -
![Why You Shouldn’t Allow Family Members To Live With You — Reno Omokri Tells Newlyweds]()
Why You Shouldn’t Allow Family Members To Live With You — Reno Omokri Tells Newlyweds
Nigerian author, Reno Omokri has schooled newlyweds not to bring in extended family members to live with them just after their wedding.He took to his instagram page to pass the message across to couples. He stated that bringing in external family members would raise the chances of gossips in extend... -
![“I Don Escape Sapa oo” – Singer Portable Displays Huge Sum Of Foreign Bills In His Possession]()
“I Don Escape Sapa oo” – Singer Portable Displays Huge Sum Of Foreign Bills In His Possession
A viral video has captured the moment Nigerian raving singer, Portable flaunted huge foreign bills while also revealing that he got them as gifts from kindhearted people who appreciate his craft.The singer, who always describe himself as a singer from the trenches proclaimed in a video on his page ... -
![BREAKING: South-West Leaders To Meet Tinubu, Osinbajo, Other Presidential Aspirants In Lagos]()
BREAKING: South-West Leaders To Meet Tinubu, Osinbajo, Other Presidential Aspirants In Lagos
Leaders in the South-West region and of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have planned to meet with the presidential aspirants in Lagos State on Friday.Former governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, and former governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, are among the leaders who are c... -
![Man Left Heartbroken After He Caught His Wife Cheating With Okada Rider, Despite Satisfying Her]()
Man Left Heartbroken After He Caught His Wife Cheating With Okada Rider, Despite Satisfying Her
A Ghanaian Twitter user has shared a shocking story of how a man in her neighbourhood caught his wife cheating on him with a bike rider.She revealed that the man married his wife when she was a high school graduate, so he trained her through university.He reportedly opened two supermarkets for her ... -
![APC Gets First Female Presidential Aspirant, Ms Uju Ohanenye As She Bought N100M Form]()
APC Gets First Female Presidential Aspirant, Ms Uju Ohanenye As She Bought N100M Form
The All Progressives Congress got its first female presidential aspirant on Thursday as Ms Uju Ohanenye bought the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination forms in Abuja. Ohanenye told newsmen after picking the forms that male aspirants in the race would not succeed in intimidating her.“M... -
![BREAKING! CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele Picks N100m APC Presidential Form]()
BREAKING! CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele Picks N100m APC Presidential Form
Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, on Friday picked up the All Progressives Congress presidential nomination and expression of interest form.He purchased the forms which cost N100million in Abuja, the nation’s captial.In February, while reacting to the controversy aroun... -
![EFCC Begins Probe Of Chinese-owned Platform Accused Of Defrauding Nigerians Of Over N200b]()
EFCC Begins Probe Of Chinese-owned Platform Accused Of Defrauding Nigerians Of Over N200b
A Nigerian lawyer, Bernard Damisa, has said he had asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate a Chinese company, 86FB Football Technology, whom he facilitated its registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission.Damisa stated this while clarifying his roles in the company t... -
![Tinubu Officially Endorses Lagos Governor Sanwo-Ou & His Deputy Obafemi Hamzat For Second Term]()
Tinubu Officially Endorses Lagos Governor Sanwo-Ou & His Deputy Obafemi Hamzat For Second Term
APC Chieftain, Bola Tinubu Friday endorsed the current governor of the state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, for a second term.There were rumours earlier in the week that the influential APC leader, who is also contesting for president, may not endorse Sanwo-Olu for another ter...
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