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![Finnish Court Reportedly Approve Simon Ekpa's Extradition to Nigeria, His Lawyer Reacts]()
Finnish Court Reportedly Approve Simon Ekpa's Extradition to Nigeria, His Lawyer Reacts
Simon Ekpa, a key figure associated with the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) group, remains behind bars in Finland, with legal discussions surrounding his potential extradition to Nigeria ongoing. Ekpa has been held in Finland since his arrest, facing charges related to terrorism and ... -
![Catholic School Sacks Teacher After A Parent Discovered Her OnlyFans Account]()
Catholic School Sacks Teacher After A Parent Discovered Her OnlyFans Account
A Catholic nursery school teacher has been sacked after a parent discovered her racy OnlyFans page.Elena Maraga, 29, became embroiled in a scandal last month after her pupil's father allegedly bought photos she had been selling on the content creation site.Maraga claims 'his wife found ou... -
![RIVERS STATE CRISIS: Governor Fubara Agrees to Defect to APC - Insider Leaks Details]()
RIVERS STATE CRISIS: Governor Fubara Agrees to Defect to APC - Insider Leaks Details
Governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara, has allegedly agreed to decamp to the All Progressive Congress and drop his second term ambition.This, according to sources close to the matter, is the outcome of his meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.According to inside sources, “Gov Sim Fuba... -
![The Goal; Natasha Present As Benue Governor Appoints 2Face Idibia As Technical Adviser]()
The Goal; Natasha Present As Benue Governor Appoints 2Face Idibia As Technical Adviser
Nigerian singer Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia is back in the news this time for his political appointment by the governor of his state, Benue.It was reported that the ‘African Queen’ hitmaker has been in the spotlight over the past three months due to his relationship with Natasha Osawaru, an Edo... -
![Ashmusy Apologizes To VeryDarkman, Begs Him To Recover N33M For Her Despite Their Bitter History]()
Ashmusy Apologizes To VeryDarkman, Begs Him To Recover N33M For Her Despite Their Bitter History
VeryDarkMan (VDM) has shared a shocking update about influencer Ashmusy reaching out to him for help—despite their bitter historyIn a lengthy video, VDM revealed that Ashmusy recently slid into his DMs, asking him to help her recover N33 million allegedly held by a man named Obinna Martins for ov... -
![Ondo Pastor, Peter James Allegedly Impregnates 13-year-old Disabled Chorister]()
Ondo Pastor, Peter James Allegedly Impregnates 13-year-old Disabled Chorister
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, have commenced a probe after a 13-year-old disabled girl was allegedly impregnated by a pastor in the Odigbo Local Government area of the state. The pastor, whose name was given as Peter James, was, until the incident, ... -
![‘I’m Off The Market’ – Nigeria Singer, Mayorkun Hints At Getting Married]()
‘I’m Off The Market’ – Nigeria Singer, Mayorkun Hints At Getting Married
Nigerian singer Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayorkun, has hinted at being married.The ‘Cheche’ hitmaker dropped the hint during a recent interview with Arise TV.However, he declined to reveal details about his partner, insisting that the public would know who she is in due time.... -
![Police Probe Suspect For Allegedly Assaulting Seyi Tinubu’s Sister]()
Police Probe Suspect For Allegedly Assaulting Seyi Tinubu’s Sister
The FCT Police Command has commenced a probe into an assault allegation levelled against a male resident of Apo Legislative Quarters, Oscar Ilochi.Ilochi is accused of molesting Ebunoluwa, the sister of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, at the Evolve 360 Gym Complex in Apo, Abuja.Po... -
![Kiddwaya Doesn't Have $30k Anywhere, He is Broke, His Fake Life is Too Much - DeeOne Claims]()
Kiddwaya Doesn't Have $30k Anywhere, He is Broke, His Fake Life is Too Much - DeeOne Claims
Comedian DeeOne has publicly criticized fellow Big Brother Naija alumnus Kiddwaya, accusing him of fabricating stories to maintain a lavish public image. This critique centers on Kiddwaya's claim that he lost €70,000 during a robbery at his villa in Ibiza. DeeOne expressed skepticism about t... -
![Music Executive Jude Okoye Released From EFCC Custody After 2 Months Detention (VID)]()
Music Executive Jude Okoye Released From EFCC Custody After 2 Months Detention (VID)
Jude Okoye, the former manager of the defunct music group P-Square, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)He was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in February 2025 on charges of money laundering invo... -
!['You're Not A Smart Man If A Woman Divorces You & Takes Part In Your Property' - Lawyer Speaks]()
'You're Not A Smart Man If A Woman Divorces You & Takes Part In Your Property' - Lawyer Speaks
A female Nigerian lawyer has opined that any man who loses part of his property to his wife after divorce is not smart.She advised men to protect their assets in the event of divorce by registering them in their children's names. "If a woman divorce you and takes part in your proper... -
![Young Woman Allegedly Commits Suicide At Construction Site In Abuja]()
Young Woman Allegedly Commits Suicide At Construction Site In Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the d3ath of a young woman, suspected to have committed suicide, at a construction site in CITEC Estate, Life Camp. Police sources said it received a report from the Chief Security Officer (CSO) at CITEC Estate, the body of the woman ... -
![VIDEO: Delta State Governor, Oborevwori Shuns Ned Nwoko, Dumps PDP For APC]()
VIDEO: Delta State Governor, Oborevwori Shuns Ned Nwoko, Dumps PDP For APC
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress. He dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and crossed over to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC on Wednesday. The announcement was made following a closed-door meeting at the Government House in... -
![So Sad! Woman Stabbed To Death By Her Ex-boyfriend In South Africa]()
So Sad! Woman Stabbed To Death By Her Ex-boyfriend In South Africa
The South African Police Service has intensified a search for a male suspect, Victor Hlayisani Shivambu, who allegedly st@bbed his girlfriend, Mihloti Faith Shikhibana, to d3ath. The incident happened on Monday, 21 April 2025, at about 12:30 in Nkowankowa township, outside Tzaneen in Limpopo... -
![PHOTOS: Peter Obi Among World Dignitaries to Pay Last Respect to Pope Francis in Rome]()
PHOTOS: Peter Obi Among World Dignitaries to Pay Last Respect to Pope Francis in Rome
Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, joined thousands of mourners, global dignitaries, and clergy today at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, to pay his final respects to the late Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21The solemn lying-in-state ceremony ... -
![Ogun Arraigns Traditional Ruler, Olu of Obafemi Overland Grabbing]()
Ogun Arraigns Traditional Ruler, Olu of Obafemi Overland Grabbing
The Ogun State government on Tuesday arraigned the Olu of Obafemi in Obafemi/Owode local government area of the state, Oba Taofeek Kayode Owolabi, for land grabbing.Oba Owolabi is a coronet Oba and a member of the Egba Traditional Council and is currently under suspension.The government, in a state... -
![EFCC Warns Public Against Fake Land Vendors In Abuja After One Was Arrested]()
EFCC Warns Public Against Fake Land Vendors In Abuja After One Was Arrested
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has cautioned the public to be wary of fake land vendors operating in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.This comes as the commission arrested one Nwobo Williams Chibuike, who allegedly defrauded several individuals through the sale of fict... -
![Residents In Shock As Man Drowns In Kwara River]()
Residents In Shock As Man Drowns In Kwara River
The lifeless body of an unidentified man was pulled from the Asa River in Ilorin, Kwara state, by operatives of the Kwara State Fire Service. The man whose body was recovered on Tuesday night, April 22, is believed to be about 45 years old. He was recovered after officials of the state Minist... -
![Arsenal v Crystal Palace: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Arsenal v Crystal Palace: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Wednesday 23rd April, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium: Emirates Stadium Referee: Michael Salisbury (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Arsenal [/size]Mikel Arteta did not rotate heavily and went against the expectations with his team selection. The match ag... -
![‘Hushpuppi Is Coming Out Soon’ - Davido Hints, Says He Didn’t Know He Was Into Fraud]()
‘Hushpuppi Is Coming Out Soon’ - Davido Hints, Says He Didn’t Know He Was Into Fraud
Nigerian afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has opened up about the nature of his friendship with convicted internet fraudster, Hushpuppi, real name Ramon Olorunwa Abbas.Hushpuppi was sentenced to 11-years and three months in US federal prison for money laundering in Nove... -
![Prison Wardens Arrested In Connection With Inmate's Murder]()
Prison Wardens Arrested In Connection With Inmate's Murder
Four prison wardens have been arrested in connection with the murder of an inmate, Mpho Mkhumbeni, at the Mangaung Correctional Centre in the Free State, South Africa. Mkhumbeni was initially believed to have died of natural causes on March 12, but a post-mortem examination later revealed otherwise... -
![Abia Residents Excited After Spotting street Lights On Their Road]()
Abia Residents Excited After Spotting street Lights On Their Road
A video of some residents of Abia state expressing their excitement following the installation of street lights on their road, has made the rounds on social media. The residents who couldn't contain their joy, brought out chairs to sit as they discussed the installation of the street lights. A... -
![Lifeless Body Of 23-Year-Old Cross River Nursing Student, Elizabeth Ukah Found In Drainage]()
Lifeless Body Of 23-Year-Old Cross River Nursing Student, Elizabeth Ukah Found In Drainage
The lifeless body of Elizabeth Awhobiwom Ukah, a 23-year-old student of Federal Nursing Science College, Calabar, Cross River, has been discovered in a drainage. The body was found in the early hours of Saturday, April 19th, 202,5, along Musaha Umoh Okon Street, Ekpo Abasi area of Calabar South Loc... -
![UPDATE; FG Declares Minna Airport Alternative To Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport]()
UPDATE; FG Declares Minna Airport Alternative To Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna has been officially designated as the alternative to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, made the declaration during the inaugural flight ceremony of Overland Airways from the Minna airport. “... -
![Suspended Lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti Mourns Victims Of Kogi Auto Crash]()
Suspended Lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti Mourns Victims Of Kogi Auto Crash
The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is mourning the demise of some auto crash victims in Okene.Six people lost their lives, while five were injured, as a result of a motor accident, in Okene, Kogi State, on Monday.According to Federal Road Safety... -
![Some Of The Killer Herders In Benue Are Not Nigerians Says Gov Hyacinth Alia]()
Some Of The Killer Herders In Benue Are Not Nigerians Says Gov Hyacinth Alia
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has said foreigners are among the herders that invade Benue communities to kill and destroy people’s properties.According to Governor Alia, the main goal of the killer herders is to seize and occupy some communities after killing the residents of the area.Spe... -
![Kano Police Confirm Killing Of Notorious Robber, Halifa Baba-Beru]()
Kano Police Confirm Killing Of Notorious Robber, Halifa Baba-Beru
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the k!lling of a notorious armed robbery suspect, Halifa Baba-Beru, during a gun battle.The suspect, identified as a resident of Gwammaja Quarters in Dala Local Government Area, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon, April 22, 2025 by officers attached to the... -
![11-Year-Old Nigerian Boy, Joshua Samson Dies After Falling From Mango Tree In Abuja]()
11-Year-Old Nigerian Boy, Joshua Samson Dies After Falling From Mango Tree In Abuja
Joshua Samson, an 11-year-old Nigerian boy, has tragically passed away.The boy died after falling from a mango tree at Bugakwo village in Kuje Area Council of the FCT.A resident of Bugakwo, simply identified as Danjuma, said the incident happened on Saturday, when the deceased climbed a mango tree ... -
![Police Arrest Fake Female VIO, Face Samuel For Impersonation And Fraud]()
Police Arrest Fake Female VIO, Face Samuel For Impersonation And Fraud
The Police Command in Adamawa says it has apprehended one Face Samuel, a female and resident of Army Barracks Road, Yola-North LGA for impersonation as a Vehicle Inspection Officer (V.I.O). SP Suleiman Nguroje, the command spokesperson disclosed this in a statement in Yola on Wednesday, April 23. N... -
![Ghana's President, John Mahama Suspends Chief Justice Over Alleged Corruption]()
Ghana's President, John Mahama Suspends Chief Justice Over Alleged Corruption
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo with immediate effect and initiated a formal investigation following three separate petitions filed against her. The announcement, made through a statement from the presidency, marks an unprecedented move in Ghan... -
![Suspected Armed Robber Arrested For K!lling 18Yr Old Okada Rider And Stealing His Motorcycle]()
Suspected Armed Robber Arrested For K!lling 18Yr Old Okada Rider And Stealing His Motorcycle
A suspected armed robber, Rabiu Muhammad, 30, has been arrested by the Kebbi Police Command in connection with the heinous m8rder of an 18-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Dahiru Tanimu. Tanimu's body was discovered in a bush in Kawara village, Maiyama Local Government Area of the state. The ... -
![PHOTO: Interior Ministry, Tunji Ojo Under Fire For Reposting Explicit Image Of Latin Porn Star]()
PHOTO: Interior Ministry, Tunji Ojo Under Fire For Reposting Explicit Image Of Latin Porn Star
When you think you've seen it all in Nigeria, the unthinkable will happen and leave you in awe of the anomalies Nigerians have to go through every day.The Nigerian Ministry of Interior found itself at the center of online outrage Tuesday, April 23, after its verified X (formerly Twitter) accou... -
![Obi Cubana confirms biological son as ‘Next Of Kin’ After Adopted Son Claimed To Be Next Of Kin]()
Obi Cubana confirms biological son as ‘Next Of Kin’ After Adopted Son Claimed To Be Next Of Kin
Obi Cubana has thrown his weight behind his biological son, Alex Iyiegbu, as his “next of kin” in a seeming response to a viral video featuring his adopted son, ChidiThe video showed Chidi jokingly claiming to be the “next of kin,” stirring mixed reactions online.Obi Cubana’s 50th birthda... -
![Boxer Anthony Joshua Visits Singer Peter Okoye At Home]()
Boxer Anthony Joshua Visits Singer Peter Okoye At Home
British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua recently paid a surprise visit to Nigerian singer Peter Okoye (also known as Mr. P) and his family at their home. The visit brought immense joy to the household, especially to Peter's wife, Lola Omotayo-Okoye, who is an avid fan of Joshua. She sh... -
![Tinubu And Suspended Gov. Fubara Reportedly Met In London Over Rivers Political Crisis]()
Tinubu And Suspended Gov. Fubara Reportedly Met In London Over Rivers Political Crisis
President Bola Tinubu is said to have met with Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers State, in London last week.According to Africa Report, two unnamed aides close to the president confirmed the private meeting.Tinubu left Nigeria for Paris on April 2 for a two-week official trip.Afte... -
!["I Want Chris Brown On “Shake Body” Remix" – Singer, Skales Expresses Desire]()
"I Want Chris Brown On “Shake Body” Remix" – Singer, Skales Expresses Desire
Following the unexpected resurgence of his 2014 hit single Shake Body, artiste, Skales has publicly expressed his desire to collaborate with American R&B star Chris Brown on a remix of the trackTaking to social media, Skales tweeted: “I want Chris Brown on Shakebody remix,” sparking excitem... -
![Tragedy Struck As Stray Bullet Kills Teen At Lagos Anti-Cultism Walk]()
Tragedy Struck As Stray Bullet Kills Teen At Lagos Anti-Cultism Walk
Tragedy struck on Monday when a 16-year-old boy, identified simply as Mustapha, was k!lled by a stray bullet during a suspected cult clash in the Oyingbo area of Ebute Metta, Lagos StateIt was learnt that the incident occurred during a peace walk organised by some youths to address rising cult-rela... -
!["Arrest Anyone With Dreadlocks" - Niger Govt Orders Security Operatives]()
"Arrest Anyone With Dreadlocks" - Niger Govt Orders Security Operatives
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has directed security operatives to arrest anyone wearing dreadlocks.Governor Bago issued the directive during a security meeting held in Minna on Tuesday.He stated that the measure was part of efforts to curb the resurgence of insecurity in the state capital. �... -
![“It Was Evil That Visited Benue State” - Ribadu Declares On Good Friday Killings]()
“It Was Evil That Visited Benue State” - Ribadu Declares On Good Friday Killings
The National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has described the killing of over 72 people in Ukum and Logo Local Government Areas in Benue State on Good Friday as a national tragedy, saying “It was evil that visited the state.”Ribadu said this during a stakeholders’... -
![Sam George Assure Bimbo Ademoye Of Swift Action On Unauthorized Broadcast Of Her Movie In Ghana]()
Sam George Assure Bimbo Ademoye Of Swift Action On Unauthorized Broadcast Of Her Movie In Ghana
Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye recently called out some Ghanaian television stations for broadcasting her movies without permission.In a video shared on social media, Bimbo expressed her frustration over the unauthorized use of her intellectual property and urged the relevant authorities in Ghana ...
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