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Woman, Lauratu Ahmad Scalds Husband With Hot Water Over Plan To Marry Second Wife In Kano
A Kano State Primary school teacher’s plan to marry a second wife, had him gruesomely scalded by the hot water his wife, Lauratu Ahmad, poured on him.According to reports, the distraught wife had been given money by her husband, Mallam Aliyu Ibrahim Fayan-Fayan, to buy some things for herself in ... -
Osinbajo’s Firm Linked To Company Fingered In Alleged N100bn Alpha Beta Scam
A company in which Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has a stake, Simmons Coopers Partners, has been linked to another firm, Ocean Trust Limited, which was fingered in an alleged N100bn scam involving Alpha Beta Consulting Limited and Alpha Beta LP.Ocean Trust Limited, which was accused of being a condu... -
No Time Limit For Reporting Cases Of Rape & Other Sexual Assaults - Nigerian Police
The Nigerian Police yesterday said there is no time limit for reporting cases of rape and other sexual assaults to the security and other appropriate agencies in the country. They insisted that irrespective of how long it takes a rape victim to report the case, the Police and the state owe him or h... -
Nigeria’s Wealth In The Pocket Of Influential Few - Rotimi Amaechi
A former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has lamented that the country’s wealth has been in the pocket of an influential few and called for politicians to invest in infrastructure to create jobs and reduce crime.Amaechi said Nigeria is a country without consequences, as citizens and v... -
Checkout This Ogun State Church Where Satan Is A 'Brother' And Worshipers Are Served Alcohol
Without doubt, churches have denominations and patterns of worship differ, but when you stumble on one, where weird activities are the order of the day and alcohol, animal sacrifices and biblical villains like Nebuchadnezzar, Ahab and even Satan are deified, then you’ve just encountered worship r... -
Actress, Cosy Ojiakor Shares Her ‘HIV Test Result’ With Fans On Instagram
Nollywood Actress, Cossy ojiakor took to her instagram page to share her HIV test result.She Wrote; Lagos state General Hospital hiv test result as of today 12/07/19 Cossy Ojiakor is hiv -ve .... when people carry Rumours about you God affiliate them with their own. Pls tag @halimabubakar I dare he... -
"Why Punish Someone For a Sin Committed 16 Years Ago?" - Priests Back Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo
The Prelate of the Methodist church in Nigeria, Eminence Samuel Uche, has said that there might be no truth in the rape allegations levelled against senior pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo, by Busola Dakolo. The prelated shared his opinion on the rape allegation in a re... -
Biafra Agitator, Nnamdi Kanu Reacts To Nigeria’s New Passport
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has backed up his Fulanisation agenda claim with a discovery in the new international passport introduced by the Nigerian government.He claims that his new discovery is proof that the government of Nigeria is pursuing a p... -
DJ Cuppy And Anthony Joshua Seen Hanging Out Together In Lagos (Video)
Popular Disk Jockey, DJ Cuppy spotted with former unified world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua as they hang out together in Lagos.The professional boxer visit to Nigeria is the first time in many years.Watch Video below: ... -
Just in: Suspected Herdsmen Kill Daughter Of Afenifere Chairman, Funke Olakunri At Ore
Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, daughter of Afenifere chairman, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, is dead.According to Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, she was killed by persons suspected to be herdsmen.According to the spokesman for Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, the 58-year-old woman was heading to Ore Juncti... -
Nigeria (2) v (1) South Africa - African Cup Of Nations Quarter Final Matches, Scorers And Stats
Date: Wednesday 10th July Time: 8:00pm Stadium: Cairo Int'l Stadium Referee: Goal Scorer: Team News Nigeria Gernot Rohr has some strong options to go to on his bench if he chooses to do so, but the team that beat Cameroon looks like it could be his best and it would be a foolhardy ... -
Proprietor Of Yahoo-Yahoo Training School, Chinedu Frank Remanded In Ikoyi Prison
AN Ikeja special Offences Court yesterday remanded the proprietor of a ‘Yahoo-Yahoo’ training school in Lagos, Chinedu Frank, in prison custody.Frank is standing trial before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo over an alleged $20,000 fraudHe is facing a seven-count charge of obtaining money by false pret... -
Horrifying Moment A Bike Rider And Passenger Were Swept Off By Flood In Abeokuta (Video)
A bike rider and his passenger narrowly escaped death today after being swept by flood, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The bike man was seen trying to over-ride the flood in top speed but didnt succeed, luckily for them passers by quickly came to their rescue.Watch the horrifying video below: ... -
Evicted BBNaija Housemate, Avala & Isilomo All Smile As They Sign 1st Endorsement Deal (Photos)
Newly evicted BBNaija housemates, Avala and Isilomo signs their first endorsement deal with Bet9ja as brand ambassador. It is usual for the sponsor of the program to bring ex-housemates as ambassadors when they are evicted. There was a similar pattern with the last BBNaija edition where most of the... -
Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele Sent Her Heartfelt Birthday Wishes To Fellow Actress, Rita Dominic
Funke Akindele, popular for her character in the sitcom; Jenifa has sent her heartfelt wishes to fellow actress; Rita Dominic.Celebrating the actress on her social media page, she said; “My #boothang Riri of life! Correct babe! Sweet heart! My one and only fashionista! God bless you more and more... -
Armed Robbers Invade Female Hostel Of The Obafemi Awolowo Hall, University Of Ibadan
Armed robbers on Friday morning invaded female hostel of the Obafemi Awolowo hall, University of Ibadan and carted away valuables, The Punch reports.It was gathered that the invasion of the female hostel occurred around 1:30 a.m. and was carried out by armed men numbering about 10.During the robber... -
PDP & Atiku's Witness At The 2019 Presidential Election Tribunal Attacked By Gunmen
Witnesses of Atiku Abubakar, 2019 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have been reportedly attacked by unknown gunmen.This was disclosed in a post by the PDP on its verified Twitter page on Friday.According to the main opposition, the witnesses attacked were meant to testif... -
19-Year-Old Man Arrested For Kidnapping, Killing His 5 Year Old Cousin In Kano
The Kano State Police Command yesterday July 12th, exhumed the body of a 5 year old boy identified as Ahmed Ado, a resident of Karkasara Quarters who was kidnapped, killed and buried by a gang of kidnappers, led by his 19 year old uncle, Ibrahim Ahmad pictured in the middle.The state commissioner o... -
21 Million Of Us Are Ready To Die For Our Leader To Be Released- Shiites
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) held a protest in Lagos State yesterday Thursday July 11th where they vowed to sacrifice 21 million of its members if Federal Government fails to release its leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.IMN issued the warning during its protest in Ikeja, Lagos State on Thursday.... -
Sad! HIV Positive Man Rapes 14-Year-Old Girl In Katsina
An HIV-positive man from Gwarjo village in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, Audu Ado, has been remanded in prison custody for allegedly raping a 14-year old girl while fully aware of his status as HIV carrier.The presiding magistrate of the Katsina Senior Magistrates’ Court, Hajiya ... -
Suspected Kidnappers Nabbed in Oyo After They Were Caught Possessing Human Skulls (Photo)
The Oyo State Police Command on Friday paraded two men found in possession of human skulls in Ogbomoso town.The command also on Friday paraded a man arrested for allegedly kidnapping a provision store owner, Mrs. Foluke Akinrinde in the state.It was gathered that Akinrinde, was kidnapped on her way... -
EFCC Arraigns Legal Practitioner, Barrister Jimoh Over Land Fraud In Ilorin
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal office has arraigned a Legal Practitioner, Akeem Jimoh, before a Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on a one count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretence.Barrister Jimoh was arraigned before the Court Presided... -
Appeal Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Buhari’s Educational Qualification
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has struck out a suit seeking to nullify the candidacy of President Muhammadu Buhari on academic grounds.The court in a judgement on Friday said the application was brought outside the specified time for pre-election matters.A three-member panel of the court let... -
Here Are List Of Top Nigerian Music & Naija Songs For Second Week in July 2019
July has started on a good note in the Naija Music scene as lots of new songs are rolling out this week, and as far as Nigerian music goes Naijapals has you covered in areas of getting your hands on the latest Nigerian Music and Naija Songs . As usual with our tradition, we have a comprehensive ... -
Funke Akindele Celebrates 8 Million Followers On Instagram
Award winning Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele-Bello, recently hit 8 million followers on Instagram while her popular series Jenifa’s page gained 1 million followers on the platform as well.However, Nigerian artiste, Yemi alade recently celebrated being the highest followed celebrity on Instagra... -
N-Power: Presidency Recounts How They Spent N279bn To Empower Nigerian Youths
The Federal Government of has disclosed that N279 billion has already been spent on Nigerian youths under the N-Power programme since December 2016 when the programme kicked off officially.The N-Power programme is one of the National Social Investment Programmes (NSIP) introduced by the current adm... -
Roger Federer Beats Rafael Nadal To Reach Wimbledon 2019 Final
Roger Federer won 7-6 (7-3) 1-6 6-3 6-4 against Rafael Nadal, before an excited Centre Court in their Wimbledon 2019 semifinal game.People were looking forward to the meeting between two of the men widely considered among the greatest to have played tennis. Roger has so far reached his 12th Wimbled... -
Prison Boss Ahmed Ja’afaru's Tenure Extended By One Year By President Buhari
President Buhari has approved tenure extension for the Controller-General of the Nigeria Prisons Service, Ahmed Ja’afaru, by one year with effect from July 21, 2019. The Ministry of Interior spokesman, Mohammed Manga, in a statement in Abuja on Friday, said Ja’afaru, whose tenure was to e... -
Election Tribunal Dismisses Petitions Against Three Oyo Federal Lawmakers
The Oyo State Election Petition Tribunal sitting at Iyaganku, Ibadan, has dismissed petitions against the election of three members of the House of Representatives from the state.The three-man tribunal, on Friday dismissed all three petitions on grounds that the issues raised by the petitioners wer... -
Nolywood Actress, Seyi Edun Suprises Bestie, Wunmi Toriola On Her Birthday
Wunmi Toriola had a house party yesterday at home. According to her, her bestie, Seyi Edun pulled the surprise and she loves it. Many of her friends and family were also there to celebrate the expectant mom. More photos below… ... -
Another 163 Nigerians Return From Libya — NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency has received another batch of 163 Nigerians, who had been stranded in Libya. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Alhaji Idris Muhammed, Coordinator, Lagos Territorial Region, NEMA, confirmed the development to journalists on Friday in Lagos.Muhammed said... -
Davido And Chris Brown Working Together On A New Single Title "Blow My Mind"
Chris Brown and Davido have hinted that there’s something cooking and it will be musically delicious. Chris Brown shared an official photo of his soon to be released song with Davido on Instagram, with the caption “coming soon”.Davido also shared it on his Instagram page with the caption The ... -
Man Narrates How He Successfuly Gets His Degree Results From UNIUYO After Ten Years
A Nigerian man Uduakobong Nquot has narrated how he battled successfully for his result with University of Uyo authorities 10 years after he graduated from the school.Since he graduated in 2008, Nquot finally received his result in 2017 and he took to Facebook to narrate the gruelling battle.He wro... -
Breaking: Court Sacks Sowore Omoyele As AAC National Chairman
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, has sacked Omoyele Sowore as the National Chairman of the African Action Congress, AAC.In delivering its judgement, Justice Iyang Ekwo, said it was satisfied that Sowore who was the presidential flag-bearer of the AAC, was validly suspended by the Nat... -
Man Woo Lady On Twitter Using Names English Premiership Fotballers
Twitter user, @Sonjoe_Kutuh has attracted the attention of a lady with his use of the names of English Premiership footballers.The Twitter user tried to shoot his shot at the lady, @Osasenakponmwen.In a series of tweet, the pair went back and forth tackling each other with the names of the football... -
This Is How MC Oluomo Lost Lagos NURTW Chairmanship To Michael Odugunle
It is no longer news that the National Treasurer for Lagos chapter of the National Road Union Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, better known as MC Oluomo, lost his bid to succeed the outgoing chairman of Lagos State chapter, Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede.What is not known is that Agbede was instrument... -
Reno Omokri Supports Photo Of Herdsmen On New Passport Counters Apostle Suleiman's Opinion
Reno Omokri has stated that he disagrees with clergyman and senior pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Suleiman, who had opposed to the Federal government placing a photo of herdsmen on the new Nigerian passport.Suleiman via his Twitter handle yesterday July 11th, expressed his displeasure at ... -
Stop The BBNaija Reality Show With Immediate Effect! - Muslim Group Petitions President Buhari
The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, infuriated by the airing of the 2019 edition of the Big Brother Naija Reality Show, has petitioned President Buhari to shut it down immediately. In a press statement issued by its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Muslim group labeled the reality show as ‘i... -
See Cute Throwback Photo Of Ooni And His Siblings
This photo was taken before he became the Ooni of Ife. See full the full photo below.. ... -
Federal Government Cancels All E-Passport Printing Contracts Abroad
President Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled all e-passport printing contracts abroad, saying that it will now be the sole responsibility of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC). ...
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