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![Benue Under Attack Again As Herdsmen Allegedly Hijack Passenger Buses, Kidnap 19 Passengers]()
Benue Under Attack Again As Herdsmen Allegedly Hijack Passenger Buses, Kidnap 19 Passengers
No fewer than 19 passengers travelling in two commercial buses were abducted on Thursday morning by suspected armed herdsmen in Jor community, along the Adoka-Naka road in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.It was learnt that the buses were ambushed in two separate but closely timed inc... -
![APC National Chairman, Ganduje Reveals More Opposition Governors Are Set To Join The Party]()
APC National Chairman, Ganduje Reveals More Opposition Governors Are Set To Join The Party
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has revealed that more opposition governors will soon join the party.Ganduje disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja when he formally received some leaders of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in Kano State, led b... -
![Diamond Platnumz Plays Matchmaker, Offers To Give Soso Soberekon Tanzanian Babe]()
Diamond Platnumz Plays Matchmaker, Offers To Give Soso Soberekon Tanzanian Babe
Diamond Platnumz, also known as Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack, is a Tanzanian music sensation who is once again creating waves on social media, but not because of his music.The Bongo Flava star seems to be fortifying ties between Tanzania and Nigeria, just days after attending the wedding of fellow arti... -
![PHOTOS: Rivers Women Stage Another Protest In Port Harcourt, Call For Fubara’s Reinstatement]()
PHOTOS: Rivers Women Stage Another Protest In Port Harcourt, Call For Fubara’s Reinstatement
Rivers Women United for Sim (RWUS) held a peaceful protest in Port Harcourt on Thursday, demanding the return of peace in Rivers State and the reinstatement of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara.The women, who came out in large numbers, described Rivers as a peaceful state and urged President Bol... -
![Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Death 18Yr Old Girl After Abortion In Bauchi]()
Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Death 18Yr Old Girl After Abortion In Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects in connection with the d3ath of an 18-year old girl in Misau town in Misau Local Government Area of the State. The spokesperson of the command, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, April 24, 2025 said the ... -
![Lagos Court Remands 23Yr Old Man, Emmanuel Egbunu For Allegedly Defiling Minor]()
Lagos Court Remands 23Yr Old Man, Emmanuel Egbunu For Allegedly Defiling Minor
A Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Thursday remanded a 23-year-old man, Emmanuel Egbunu, in a correctional centre for allegedly defiling an 11-year-old girl.The Chief Magistrate, Mr Patrick Adekomaiya, ordered that Egbunu be remanded at the Awarjigoh Correctional Centre, Badagry, afte... -
![Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Alleged Fatal Stabbing Of Vigilante Member In Niger]()
Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Alleged Fatal Stabbing Of Vigilante Member In Niger
The Police Command in Niger has arrested a 23-year-old prime suspect in connection with the death of Muhammed Amore.This was revealed in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, on Wednesday in Minna.The incident took place on Sunday around 10:45 p.m. in Ang... -
![Nigerian Lady Shares Video As She Storms Her Ex Boyfriend's Wedding in Grand Style]()
Nigerian Lady Shares Video As She Storms Her Ex Boyfriend's Wedding in Grand Style
A lady has shared a video of her attending the wedding ceremony of her ex-boyfriend and his wife.The woman, dressed in traditional attire, approached the couple on the dance floor and began spraying naira notes on them in a display typically associated with celebration and goodwill at Nigerian wedd... -
![Socialite Sandra Benede Makes U-turn Says She is Not Naira Marley's Babymama (VID)]()
Socialite Sandra Benede Makes U-turn Says She is Not Naira Marley's Babymama (VID)
Nigerian social media influencer Sandra Benede has caused a stir online after making a U-turn on her earlier claim of being the mother of Naira Marley's twins. In a recent revelation, Sandra clarified that she was merely "playing along" and that the claims were not true.This comes af... -
![Nigerian Women Only Date For Survival, Not Romance – Rapper, Erigga]()
Nigerian Women Only Date For Survival, Not Romance – Rapper, Erigga
Popular rapper, Erigga has stirred controversy after sharing his opinion on Nigerian women as regards romance.According to him, Nigerian women date for financial benefits and not romance.He claimed that romance to Nigerian women means a monetary gesture, while love to them is footing their bills.On... -
![Moment Kiddwaya Gifted Whitemoney ‘$20,000’ After Tasting His Jollof Rice (Video)]()
Moment Kiddwaya Gifted Whitemoney ‘$20,000’ After Tasting His Jollof Rice (Video)
Former BBNaija stars Kiddwaya and White Money had a wholesome moment recently that’s now making the rounds online.White Money paid a visit to Kiddwaya’s house and brought along some Jollof rice from his kitchen for him to try. Kiddwaya clearly enjoyed the meal, describing it as “Banging”In ... -
![VIDEO: Serious Drama As Motorist Runs Under Car to Resist Arrest by VIO in Lagos]()
VIDEO: Serious Drama As Motorist Runs Under Car to Resist Arrest by VIO in Lagos
A video showing the moment a motorist on Wednesday, April 23, laid under his car to prevent Vehicle Inspection Officers from arresting him or towing his car has made the rounds on social media.The incident, which occurred during peak traffic hours, led to a significant traffic backlog stretching to... -
![Video of Ebonyi Sen. Okorie Ani Sharing Cooking Pots As Empowerment Items To His Constituents]()
Video of Ebonyi Sen. Okorie Ani Sharing Cooking Pots As Empowerment Items To His Constituents
Senator Okorie Ani, who represents Ebonyi South Senatorial District, has sparked controversy after handing out cooking pots to his constituents as part of an "empowerment" initiative.Photos and videos of the so-called empowerment programme surfaced online on Wednesday.They showed Senator ... -
![Nollywood Actress, Nuella Njubigbo Mourns Death of Her Father]()
Nollywood Actress, Nuella Njubigbo Mourns Death of Her Father
Nollywood actress Nuella Njubigbo has been thrown into a state of mourning. The star took to her Instagram page on Tuesday to grieve over the passing of her father. In a post on her page, she revealed that she has lost her father while sharing a photo with candle lights. She wrote: “Rest in pea... -
![Cleric, His Wife And Two Others Killed By Notorious Tiv Militia In Benue Community]()
Cleric, His Wife And Two Others Killed By Notorious Tiv Militia In Benue Community
At least four people lost their lives in a deadly attack carried out by a notorious militia in Afia, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.The suspected Tiv militia, popularly known as “Government,” allegedly armed with an AK-47 rifle, stormed his native village and began shooting at reside... -
![PDP Structure Reportedly Collapses in Delta As Ex Governor, Okowa, Others Defect to APC]()
PDP Structure Reportedly Collapses in Delta As Ex Governor, Okowa, Others Defect to APC
Ifeanyi Okowa, a former Governor of Delta State and Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC.This was disclosed on Wednesday shortly after a meeting at the Delta State Government House, Asaba.Okowa, before the announcement,... -
![Check Photos Of 20,000 People Forming 8-Hour Queues Waiting To Pay Last Respect To Pope]()
Check Photos Of 20,000 People Forming 8-Hour Queues Waiting To Pay Last Respect To Pope
More than 20,000 mourners formed eight-hour queues at the Vatican as they waited to pay their respects to the late Pope Francis today.St. Peter's Basilica was opened to the public to say their final goodbyes to Francis as he lay in state for the next three days.Thousands of people flooded the ... -
![Watch Moment Music Executive, Jude Okoye Reunites With Children After Months In Detention]()
Watch Moment Music Executive, Jude Okoye Reunites With Children After Months In Detention
Music executive and former manager of PSquare, Jude Okoye, has melted hearts online after an emotional reunion with his children, following his release from detention over alleged money laundering charges.Okoye, who spent almost two months in custody, was released on Wednesday. In a heartwarming vi... -
![Federal Govt Announces Closure of Marine Bridge in Lagos For 60 Days]()
Federal Govt Announces Closure of Marine Bridge in Lagos For 60 Days
The Federal Ministry of Works has announced a 60-day closure of the Marine Bridge in Lagos beginning from Sunday, April 27, as part of ongoing structural repairs.Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday, the Federal Controller of Works for Lagos State, Olukorede Kesha, said the ... -
![Kollington Paid Me Back In A Cruel Way – Fuji Singer K1 Wasiu Ayinde Vents His Anger In A Video]()
Kollington Paid Me Back In A Cruel Way – Fuji Singer K1 Wasiu Ayinde Vents His Anger In A Video
Nigerian Fuji singer King Wasiu Ayinde, better known as Kwam1 or K1, has opened up on his fallout with colleague Ayinla Kollington.In an interview with Agbaletu TV, he revealed that he is angry with Kollington because he never showed up to offer his condolences when he lost his mum. K1 noted how he... -
![Nobody Is Beating Bola Tinubu In 2027. Not Atiku, Not El-Rufai, Not Peter Obi - Influencer, Pamilerin Says]()
Nobody Is Beating Bola Tinubu In 2027. Not Atiku, Not El-Rufai, Not Peter Obi - Influencer, Pamilerin Says
Popular influencer, Pamilerin Adegoke, has asked Nigerians to start preparing for 2031 because no politician will be able to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.He stated that Nigerians should come to terms with reality as he asked them to analyse the coalition formed by opposition p... -
![Singer, Iyanya Reacts To Accusation Of Picking Side In Wizkid, Davido’s Beef]()
Singer, Iyanya Reacts To Accusation Of Picking Side In Wizkid, Davido’s Beef
Afrobeats artist, Iyanya, has reacted to accusations of picking a side in the beef between his colleagues, Wizkid and Davido.Gistmania recalls that Wizkid and Davido reignited their agelong beef with messy social media fights last year.Iyanya, who collaborated with Wizkid on his hit track, ‘Sexy ... -
![Russia Hails Nigerian Government Over Support On UN Resolution]()
Russia Hails Nigerian Government Over Support On UN Resolution
The Russian Federation on Wednesday lauded the Nigerian government for supporting the United Nations UN’s adoption of a resolution to combat the glorification of Nazism.Ambassador Andrey Podyolyshev of the Russian Federation Embassy in Nigeria made the expression during a photo exhibition in Abuj... -
![Nigerian-Born U.S. Citizen Fadugba Faces 27 Years Jail For $690,000 Veterans Affairs Fraud]()
Nigerian-Born U.S. Citizen Fadugba Faces 27 Years Jail For $690,000 Veterans Affairs Fraud
A Nigerian-born U.S. citizen, Oladapo Fadugba, is staring down a possible 27-year prison sentence after being indicted in the United States for allegedly orchestrating a brazen $690,000 wire fraud scheme and lying under oath to gain American citizenship.In a fiery statement released Wednesday, the ... -
![‘Finally Delta Is APC’ – Keyamo Thanks Tinubu As Gov Oborevwori, Others Dump PDP]()
‘Finally Delta Is APC’ – Keyamo Thanks Tinubu As Gov Oborevwori, Others Dump PDP
Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development on Wednesday, expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his leadership as political stakeholders in Delta State dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.Recall that Oborevwori and the... -
![28Yr Old Electrician Electrocuted In Oyo]()
28Yr Old Electrician Electrocuted In Oyo
A 28-year-old electrician, whose name has not been revealed, has been electrocuted in Oyo State.It was gathered that the victim was electrocuted on Wednesday in Eruwa in Ibarapa East local government area.The incident occurred at the Odo Babaode area of the town.The man was electrocuted on a high t... -
![Police Hand Over Two Suspects, Illicit Drugs Worth Over $92,000 To NDLEA]()
Police Hand Over Two Suspects, Illicit Drugs Worth Over $92,000 To NDLEA
The Kano State Police Command says its operatives have arrested two suspected drug traffickers – Muntari Shu’aibu and Imrana Rabi’u.A statement issued on Thursday by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori said the suspects were caught in possession of six bales (cartons) of the s... -
![Rita Edochie Reacts After Critics Accused May Edochie Of Blasphemy For Dressing Like Virgin Mary]()
Rita Edochie Reacts After Critics Accused May Edochie Of Blasphemy For Dressing Like Virgin Mary
Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie has broken her silence following accusations of Blasphemy against May Edochie. Recall that May had dressed as the Blessed Virgin Mary in photos shared on Easter Monday. Many accused her of blasphemy over the photos. Reacting, Rita slammed people accusing May of blasp... -
![Next Of Kin; 'If You Can’t Treat Them Like Blood, Don’t Adopt Them' - Solomon Buchi Slams Obi Cubana]()
Next Of Kin; 'If You Can’t Treat Them Like Blood, Don’t Adopt Them' - Solomon Buchi Slams Obi Cubana
Nigerian author and self-acclaimed life coach, Solomon Buchi, has taken a swipe at businessman, Obi Cubana, after he declared his biological son ‘next of kin’ hours after his adopted son shared a TikTok post addressing himself as ‘’Next of Kin''.It all started when Chidi, the adop... -
![Nigerian Army Combats Violence, Raids Criminal Hideouts In Oshodi, Mushin, Lagos State]()
Nigerian Army Combats Violence, Raids Criminal Hideouts In Oshodi, Mushin, Lagos State
Nigerian Army have conducted coordinated raids on criminal hideouts in the Oshodi and Mushin areas of Lagos State, as part of ongoing efforts to combat violence and restore public safety.The operations, led by Brigade Commander Brigadier General Matthew Oyekola, were carried out in collaboration wi... -
![David Can't Kill A Chicken, His Wife's Family Never Liked Him -Pastor Defends Shimite's Husband]()
David Can't Kill A Chicken, His Wife's Family Never Liked Him -Pastor Defends Shimite's Husband
A clergyman, Apostle Olatunde Adekunle Babatunde, has thrown his weight behind Pastor David Favour Love, the husband of Shimite Bello, who was accused of being behind her demise.Shimite, the Special Adviser to Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, a... -
![Evangelist Slams Veekee James For Saying God Inspired Her To Make Priscy Ojo’s Wedding Dress]()
Evangelist Slams Veekee James For Saying God Inspired Her To Make Priscy Ojo’s Wedding Dress
Benita Okeke, a Nigerian evangelist has tackled Veekee James for claiming the Holy Spirit inspired her to make JP2025 bride, Priscy Ojo’s white wedding dress. She took to her Instagram page to call out Veekee James. Recall that the fashion designer had recounted how she was led by the holy spiri... -
![Trump's Former National Security Adviser, Fiona Hill Accuses Him Of Governing US Like Putin]()
Trump's Former National Security Adviser, Fiona Hill Accuses Him Of Governing US Like Putin
Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, Fiona Hill, has claimed the US president wants to emulate Vladimir Putin and “govern his own country in a similar fashion”.Hill stated this while speaking on Sky News’ The World with Yalda Hakim.She explained that the American and Russian pre... -
![Police Arrest 2 Suspected Vandals In Lagos, Recover Operational Tools]()
Police Arrest 2 Suspected Vandals In Lagos, Recover Operational Tools
Operatives of the Isokoko Police Division, Lagos State, have arrested two suspected vandals caught while dismantling concrete barriers at Ile-Zik along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, following a swift response to credible intelligence.The suspects, identified as Peter James, 26, and Lesipi Adamu, 2... -
!["You're Beauty, Pure Boss Energy" -IK Ogbonna Celebrates Bestie, Ini Edo On Her Birthday]()
"You're Beauty, Pure Boss Energy" -IK Ogbonna Celebrates Bestie, Ini Edo On Her Birthday
IK Ogbonna poured out his heart while wishing Ini Edo a happy birthday. The actor, who has been romantically linked to the actress, called her his "bestie" and promised to "love" her always. He also praised her for looking "younger every year" and extolled her enviable... -
![Lady Narrates How Her Deadbeat Uncle Was Beaten After Trying To Re-unite With His Rich Sons He Abandoned When They Were Young]()
Lady Narrates How Her Deadbeat Uncle Was Beaten After Trying To Re-unite With His Rich Sons He Abandoned When They Were Young
A Nigerian lady has recounted how her deadbe@t Uncle received the be@ting of his life. Local eventsAccording to her, her uncle had abandoned his boys when they were much younger. She said her family tried all they could to get him involved in his boys' lives, but he refused. Fast forward many ... -
![Bizwoman, Elsie Okpocha Shares Post About 'Old Life' Trying To Call Back When One Levels Up]()
Bizwoman, Elsie Okpocha Shares Post About 'Old Life' Trying To Call Back When One Levels Up
Nigerian realtor, Elsie Okpocha, has reacted to a post about an old life trying to call one back when they level up.The ex-wife of popular comedian, Basketmouth, wondered why an old life would be calling one back.She captioned the post thus: “What is it calling me for biko?” ... -
![VIDEO; Same P-Square Who Are Against APC Performed At Buhari’s Inauguration – Seyi Law]()
VIDEO; Same P-Square Who Are Against APC Performed At Buhari’s Inauguration – Seyi Law
Seyi Law, the Nigerian comedian, has slammed the Nigerian music duo, P-Square, for not supporting President Bola Tinubu’s government.The comedian, in a recent interview with media personality, Teju BabyFace, accused P-Square of being hypocrites.Narrating how his colleagues in the industry worked ... -
![Alex Unusual Shows Damage Done To Her House After It Was Flooded Following Heavy Rainfall]()
Alex Unusual Shows Damage Done To Her House After It Was Flooded Following Heavy Rainfall
Alex Asogwa, aka Alex Unusual, has lost some of her prized possessions after her house was flooded following heavy rainfall. The former Big Brother Naija reality star took to Instagram to share a video of the interior of her house and the damage done. The video shows her and others wading through t... -
![Nigerian Man Shares Shocking Video of Abandoned Block of Flats Owned by a Politician]()
Nigerian Man Shares Shocking Video of Abandoned Block of Flats Owned by a Politician
A TikTok user has posted a video showing netizens through some blocks of flats in his neighbourhood stating that the derelict building was “allegedly owned by a politician” who never rented out or sold the project .Though the clip doesn’t name the land owner, it quickly resonated with Nigeria...
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