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![Man, Mohammed Abo’ore Fatally Stabbed While Assisting Vigilantes In Drug Raid In Minna]()
Man, Mohammed Abo’ore Fatally Stabbed While Assisting Vigilantes In Drug Raid In Minna
Tension gripped the Fadikpe area of Minna following the fatal stabbing of a local resident, Mohammed Abo’ore, during a community effort to apprehend suspected drug users on Sunday night.The Niger State Police Command confirmed the incident on Monday through its spokesperson, DSP Waisu Abiodun. Ac... -
![Community In Mourning As Suspected Thugs Kill Bank Driver, Amore In Minna]()
Community In Mourning As Suspected Thugs Kill Bank Driver, Amore In Minna
Tragedy struck in the Fadikpe area of Minna on Sunday night as a bank driver, identified as Mohammed, popularly known as "Amore," was killed by suspected gang members believed to be part of the notorious *Yan Sara Suka* group.The 10:00 p.m. attack reportedly occurred near Mohammed’s res... -
![BREAKING! Pope Francis Dies At 88, Marking The End Of A Historic Papacy]()
BREAKING! Pope Francis Dies At 88, Marking The End Of A Historic Papacy
Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America and one of the most influential leaders of the modern Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed his passing on Monday, March 21, following a recent sharp decline in his health.Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Arge... -
![Tinubu Practices a Motor Park Brand of Politics - Pastor Tunde Bakare (Video)]()
Tinubu Practices a Motor Park Brand of Politics - Pastor Tunde Bakare (Video)
Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, has been a vocal critic of President Bola Tinubu's political approach, particularly condemning what he terms the "politics of entitlement." While there is no direct record of Bakare using the phrase ... -
![WAEC Bars Over 570 Schools From Conducting 2025 WASSCE]()
WAEC Bars Over 570 Schools From Conducting 2025 WASSCE
The West African Examinations Council has revoked the licences of 574 secondary schools in Nigeria.WAEC announced that the affected schools were found to have committed examination malpractices.The examination body also stated that the schools will not be allowed to conduct examinations even as the... -
![Man, Sheriff Salifu & Woman, Blessing Adama Found Dead In Locked Room In Alo Community, Kogi (Phtos)]()
Man, Sheriff Salifu & Woman, Blessing Adama Found Dead In Locked Room In Alo Community, Kogi (Phtos)
Residents of the Alo community in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State have been left in shock following the mysterious deaths of two individuals—Sheriff Salifu and a woman identified as Blessing Adama—whose lifeless bodies were discovered in a locked room early Friday morning.The unsettli... -
![Husband Calls Family Meeting Over Wife’s Possession of Adult Toys (Video)]()
Husband Calls Family Meeting Over Wife’s Possession of Adult Toys (Video)
A Nigerian man is seeking a divorce after discovering adult toys in his wife’s possession, leading to a tense family confrontation that was later shared in a viral video on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).In the widely circulated clip, the husband is seen confronting his wife, showing ... -
![Sick Child Abandoned At Delta Junction on Easter Sunday (Photo)]()
Sick Child Abandoned At Delta Junction on Easter Sunday (Photo)
Shock and concern swept through the Ekurede-Itsekiri Express Junction area in Delta State after residents discovered an ailing child abandoned by the roadside on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.According to eyewitnesses, the child appeared visibly ill and was left unattended in the early hours of the... -
![77-yr-old Nigerian Uber Driver, Olatunji Bolaji Shot & K!lled While Picking Up Passenger In US]()
77-yr-old Nigerian Uber Driver, Olatunji Bolaji Shot & K!lled While Picking Up Passenger In US
Philadelphia police are actively searching for two suspects involved in a deadly shooting that claimed the life of 77-year-old Nigerian Uber driver[right] Olatunji Bolaji [/right]and critically injured a 22-year-old man he was picking up. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning, April 16, 202... -
![Tragedy Strikes At Birthday Celebration As Man Slumps During Wife’s 60th Thanksgiving (Video)]()
Tragedy Strikes At Birthday Celebration As Man Slumps During Wife’s 60th Thanksgiving (Video)
A celebratory atmosphere quickly turned to sorrow after a Nigerian man reportedly slumped and died during his wife's 60th birthday thanksgiving ceremony.The tragic moment, captured in a video that has gone viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), shows the man holding a microphone ... -
![Nine Inmates Escape From Juvenile Correctional Centre In Ilorin; Authorities On the Hunt]()
Nine Inmates Escape From Juvenile Correctional Centre In Ilorin; Authorities On the Hunt
A daring jailbreak occurred late Friday night at the Juvenile Correctional Centre in Oko Erin, Ilorin, when nine out of eleven inmates managed to escape from the facility.The incident, which took place around 10:00 p.m. on April 19, was first reported by a staff member, Joseph Issa, prompting immed... -
![25-Yr-Old Soldier, Private Yahaya Yunusa Arrested In Kaduna with Cache Of Military Ammunition]()
25-Yr-Old Soldier, Private Yahaya Yunusa Arrested In Kaduna with Cache Of Military Ammunition
A 25-year-old soldier, Private Yahaya Yunusa, has been taken into custody by military authorities after being found in possession of a large quantity of military-grade ammunition without authorization.The arrest, which took place at approximately 11:55 a.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025, occurred in Ja... -
![New Terrorists Group ‘Mahmuda’ Launches Deadly Attack On Kwara Village, Two Militants Killed (Photos)]()
New Terrorists Group ‘Mahmuda’ Launches Deadly Attack On Kwara Village, Two Militants Killed (Photos)
A newly-emerged terror group known as *Mahmuda* has struck again, launching a brazen assault on Duruma village (Karonji) in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State on Friday evening, local sources have confirmed.Eyewitnesses said the attackers stormed the quiet rural settlement on motorcycles,... -
![Keke Rider Collapses And Dies At PTI Junction In Delta]()
Keke Rider Collapses And Dies At PTI Junction In Delta
A Keke rider tragically lost his life on the evening of April 19, 2025, after suddenly collapsing at the PTI Junction along the East-West Road in Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta State.Eyewitnesses recounted that the rider, whose identity remains unknown, had parked his tricycle by the roadside, ... -
![Lizzy Anjorin Accuses Unnamed Individual Of Sabotaging Her Marriage, Sparks Online Fury (Video)]()
Lizzy Anjorin Accuses Unnamed Individual Of Sabotaging Her Marriage, Sparks Online Fury (Video)
Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has sparked another wave of online controversy, this time with a fiery video in which she accuses an unnamed individual of harboring bitterness over her 2020 wedding and attempting to sabotage her marriage.The video, which quickly went viral on social media, features... -
![US-Based Nigerian Finance Expert Questions Source of Lagos Wealth: “Even My $300K Salary Can’t Keep Up”]()
US-Based Nigerian Finance Expert Questions Source of Lagos Wealth: “Even My $300K Salary Can’t Keep Up”
A Nigerian finance and data expert based in the United States, Omotoyosi Ogunbanwo, has stirred conversation online after revealing that her high American income of over $300,000 annually still can’t match the luxury lifestyle she observes in Lagos.Taking to Facebook on Sunday, Ogunbanwo expresse... -
![Angry Man Stabs His Ex-Girlfriend At Her New Lover's House For Dumping Him (Video)]()
Angry Man Stabs His Ex-Girlfriend At Her New Lover's House For Dumping Him (Video)
Police in Kisumu East have launched a manhunt for a man identified as Sebi Obonyo, who allegedly launched a violent attack on his 24-year-old ex-girlfriend, Cynthia Anyango, in a jealous rage that left her fighting for her life.The shocking incident occurred on the afternoon of Friday, April 18, at... -
![UK Home Office Introduces New English Test Requirements for Visa Applicants Starting 2025]()
UK Home Office Introduces New English Test Requirements for Visa Applicants Starting 2025
The United Kingdom’s Home Office has unveiled revised English language test requirements for visa applicants, effective January 1, 2025, replacing the previously used LanguageCert ESOL SELT 4-skills test with two newly designed assessments.In an official statement released on Monday, the UK gover... -
![Rotimi Amaechi Declares Disinterest in Wealth, Says He Could Have Borrowed to Build Six Million Homes for Rivers People]()
Rotimi Amaechi Declares Disinterest in Wealth, Says He Could Have Borrowed to Build Six Million Homes for Rivers People
Former Governor of Rivers State and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has stirred reactions with a bold claim about his modest lifestyle and lack of desire for personal wealth despite spending nearly four decades in Nigerian politics.Speaking in an interview with The Sun, the All Progr... -
![33-Yr-Old Soldier, Yusuf Yunnusa Nabbed In Abuja for Attempting To Sell Stolen Toyota Corolla]()
33-Yr-Old Soldier, Yusuf Yunnusa Nabbed In Abuja for Attempting To Sell Stolen Toyota Corolla
A 33-year-old soldier attached to the Nigerian Army has been arrested in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for attempting to sell a stolen vehicle.The suspect, Lance Corporal Yusuf Yunnusa, who serves with the 82 Battalion in Rukuba, Plateau State, was apprehended by police operatives on Friday, ... -
![Couple, One Other Killed In Fatal Crash; Angry Residents Attack Police Station]()
Couple, One Other Killed In Fatal Crash; Angry Residents Attack Police Station
Tension gripped parts of Akure on Saturday following a tragic road accident along the Itagbanja axis of Idanre Road, which claimed the lives of a Nigerian couple and one other individual.The accident, which occurred in the Ondo State capital, involved a commercial tricycle, popularly known as Maruw... -
![BBNaija Star, Omashola Announces He’s Expecting Second Child With Wife (Photos)]()
BBNaija Star, Omashola Announces He’s Expecting Second Child With Wife (Photos)
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Omashola Oburoh, has revealed that he and his wife are expecting their second child together.The reality TV star shared the heartwarming news with fans via his Instagram page on Easter Sunday, posting a stunning family photo that prominently featured his wife... -
![Gunmen Abduct Seven Travellers On Kwara Highway, Three Children Rescued]()
Gunmen Abduct Seven Travellers On Kwara Highway, Three Children Rescued
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of seven travellers, including the driver of a commercial vehicle, along the Obbo-Aiyegunle/Osi Road in Ekiti Local Government Area. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025.In an official statement released by the... -
![Soso Soberekon Pledges N20 Million Prize For Portable vs Speed Darlington Rematch]()
Soso Soberekon Pledges N20 Million Prize For Portable vs Speed Darlington Rematch
Nigerian music executive and artist manager, Soso Soberekon, has pledged a whopping **₦20 million** prize to support a rematch between controversial artists Portable and Speed Darlington, following their headline-making celebrity boxing match on Friday night.The fight, dubbed *“Chaos in the Rin... -
![NDLEA Uncovers Cocaine Hidden In Religious Books Bound For Saudi Arabia]()
NDLEA Uncovers Cocaine Hidden In Religious Books Bound For Saudi Arabia
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a consignment of **cocaine cleverly concealed within 20 sets of religious books**, intended for export to Saudi Arabia.The agency said the drugs were uncovered on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, during a routine inspection of ... -
![Police Gun Down Suspected Robber in Kebbi, Recover Firearm After Gun Duel]()
Police Gun Down Suspected Robber in Kebbi, Recover Firearm After Gun Duel
A suspected armed robber was fatally shot during a fierce exchange of gunfire with security operatives in the Kamba District of Dandi Local Government Area, Kebbi State, in the early hours of Saturday.According to a statement by Kebbi State Police Command spokesman, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, the confront... -
![NDLEA Arrests 22-Yr-Old Drug Courier, Muhammad Mohammed Supplying Injections To Bandits in Kano]()
NDLEA Arrests 22-Yr-Old Drug Courier, Muhammad Mohammed Supplying Injections To Bandits in Kano
A 22-year-old drug courier, identified as Muhammad Mohammed, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) while attempting to transport a large quantity of illicit pharmaceutical substances to suspected bandits in Katsina State.According to a statement release... -
![Father and Son Among Four Dead In Bauchi Dam Tragedy During Routine Cleaning]()
Father and Son Among Four Dead In Bauchi Dam Tragedy During Routine Cleaning
A tragic incident occurred on Sunday at the Bauchi Urban Water Supply and Sewage facility located at Gubi Dam, claiming the lives of four workers — including a father and his son — during a routine maintenance operation.The victims, identified as Ibrahim Musa, Shu’aibu Hamza, Jamilu Yunusa, a... -
![North To Decide 2027 Political Direction Soon — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed Warns Against Marginalisation]()
North To Decide 2027 Political Direction Soon — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed Warns Against Marginalisation
Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, has sounded a bold warning ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that the North will soon announce its political path — and no candidate can win without the region's backing.In a widely circ... -
![Nigeria Becoming a 'National Morgue' — Bishop Kukah Decries Insecurity, Hunger in Easter Message]()
Nigeria Becoming a 'National Morgue' — Bishop Kukah Decries Insecurity, Hunger in Easter Message
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has raised a grave alarm over Nigeria’s deteriorating security and economic conditions, describing the nation as being on the brink of collapse under the weight of violence and hardship.In a passionate Easter message delivered... -
![Security Sources Clarify: 'Mahmouda' Not A New Terror Group But Veteran Boko Haram Commander]()
Security Sources Clarify: 'Mahmouda' Not A New Terror Group But Veteran Boko Haram Commander
Security authorities have dismissed recent media reports suggesting the emergence of a new terrorist organization named *Mahmouda* in Kwara State, clarifying that the name refers instead to a notorious Boko Haram commander and not a distinct terror group.According to verified intelligence, Mahmouda... -
![University of Ibadan Raises Alarm Over Growing Trend of Female Students Engaging in Egg Donation for Income]()
University of Ibadan Raises Alarm Over Growing Trend of Female Students Engaging in Egg Donation for Income
The University of Ibadan has expressed concern over the rising number of female students participating in egg donation as a means of earning money. In a memo issued on April 15, 2025, the University Health Service cautioned against the increasing trend, urging students not to view egg donation as a... -
![Portable Bags ₦20M Gift From Burna Boy After Knocking Out Speed Darlington In Celebrity Boxing Match (Video)]()
Portable Bags ₦20M Gift From Burna Boy After Knocking Out Speed Darlington In Celebrity Boxing Match (Video)
Street-hop sensation Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has announced that he received a staggering ₦20 million cash gift from Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy following his knockout victory over fellow entertainer Speed Darlington.The dramatic boxing showdown, which took place on April... -
![Peller Recounts Priscilla Ojo’s Wedding Experience: “Two Yards of Asoebi Sold for Nearly ₦300K" (Video)]()
Peller Recounts Priscilla Ojo’s Wedding Experience: “Two Yards of Asoebi Sold for Nearly ₦300K" (Video)
Popular TikTok content creator Peller has stirred reactions online after revealing the surprising cost of Asoebi at the high-profile wedding of Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo.In a recent livestream chat with fellow streamer Sandra, Peller shared behind-the-scenes details fro... -
![Burna Boy Makes History with Electrifying Sold-Out Show At Stade de France]()
Burna Boy Makes History with Electrifying Sold-Out Show At Stade de France
Nigerian global sensation Burna Boy etched his name into the history books on Thursday, April 18, by becoming the first African artist to headline a sold-out concert at the legendary Stade de France in Paris.The Afrofusion superstar performed before a record-breaking audience of over 80,000 fans, d... -
![Monkey Dey Work, Baboon Dey Chop’: Nigerian Woman Recounts Financial Struggles in Collapsed Marriage (Video)]()
Monkey Dey Work, Baboon Dey Chop’: Nigerian Woman Recounts Financial Struggles in Collapsed Marriage (Video)
NYSC allowance surrendered to husband, left borrowing for transport, she says *A Nigerian woman has sparked emotional conversations across social media after sharing how her marriage during her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year left her financially and emotionally drained.The woman, ide... -
![Childhood Prank Turns Deadly As Nigerian Man Confesses To Poisoning 250 Chickens]()
Childhood Prank Turns Deadly As Nigerian Man Confesses To Poisoning 250 Chickens
A startling confession from a Nigerian man has gone viral on social media after he revealed how a childhood act of revenge unintentionally led to the deaths of 250 chickens on a neighbour’s poultry farm.The man, identified by his X (formerly Twitter) handle as @JohnOlisa , shared the accou... -
![SOPE PUUUUR! SEC DG Says Nothing Can Be Done As CBEX Scam Sinks ₦1.3 Trillion In Investors’ Funds]()
SOPE PUUUUR! SEC DG Says Nothing Can Be Done As CBEX Scam Sinks ₦1.3 Trillion In Investors’ Funds
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has stated that there is nothing the Commission can do to help victims of the now-defunct CBEX platform recover their lost funds, following the disappearance of the company with a staggering ₦1.3 trillion b... -
![Police Arrest 20-Year-Old, Uzochukwu Ugomadu Over Lagos CCTV Store Bombing, Launch Manhunt For Accomplices]()
Police Arrest 20-Year-Old, Uzochukwu Ugomadu Over Lagos CCTV Store Bombing, Launch Manhunt For Accomplices
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 20-year-old suspect, Uzochukwu Ugomadu, in connection with the recent explosion that occurred at a CCTV store along Kodesho Street, near Computer Village in Ikeja.The blast, which sent panic across the bustling commercial district on Apri... -
![Bauchi Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau Denies Slapping Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar Amid Palace Altercation Rumours]()
Bauchi Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau Denies Slapping Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar Amid Palace Altercation Rumours
The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Auwal Mohammed Jatau, has strongly denied claims that he physically assaulted Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, during a high-profile ceremony in Bauchi. The alleged incident, which reportedly occurred at the Emir of Bauchi’...
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