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![Three Arrested Over Kidnap Of Naval Officer Cynthia Akor In Abuja]()
Three Arrested Over Kidnap Of Naval Officer Cynthia Akor In Abuja
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the high-profile abduction of Nigerian Navy Lieutenant Cynthia Akor, who was kidnapped alongside two civilians in Abuja on March 21. The suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Nigerian Navy in a community near Masaka, Nasarawa S... -
![Katsina Businessman, Malam Ibrahim Dangwale Killed By Bandits After Ransom Payment]()
Katsina Businessman, Malam Ibrahim Dangwale Killed By Bandits After Ransom Payment
A Katsina businessman, Malam Ibrahim Dangwale, has tragically lost his life after bandits reportedly killed him following a ransom payment. Dangwale, who was abducted in the Turare area of Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area, was later found dead in the Danmusa area of the state.According to security a... -
![Davido Splurges Over ₦300 Million on New Diamond Chain in London (Video)]()
Davido Splurges Over ₦300 Million on New Diamond Chain in London (Video)
Nigerian music sensation Davido has once again made headlines, this time for acquiring a dazzling diamond chain worth $150,000 (approximately ₦330 million) at a luxury jewelry store in London.The “Unavailable” crooner was captured in a now-viral video at David Lawes Jewelry, where a fellow Ni... -
![Skitmaker Zicsaloma Slams LUTH Over Alleged Inhumane Treatment Of Cancer-Stricken Mother (Video)]()
Skitmaker Zicsaloma Slams LUTH Over Alleged Inhumane Treatment Of Cancer-Stricken Mother (Video)
Popular Nigerian content creator and comedian, Aloma Isaac, popularly known as Zicsaloma, has accused the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) of neglect and inhumane treatment of his ailing mother, who is currently battling cancer.In a video posted to his verified Instagram page, the visibly ... -
![VeryDarkMan Defies Ultimatum From Arewa Youths, Fires Back Over Sultan Of Sokoto Remarks (Video)]()
VeryDarkMan Defies Ultimatum From Arewa Youths, Fires Back Over Sultan Of Sokoto Remarks (Video)
Social media personality and activist, Vincent Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has fired back at the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) after the group gave him a 48-hour ultimatum to apologize to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III. The controversy erupted... -
![New Terror Group 'Mahmuda' Emerges, Wreaks Havoc Across Communities Near Kainji Lake National Park]()
New Terror Group 'Mahmuda' Emerges, Wreaks Havoc Across Communities Near Kainji Lake National Park
A new militant group known as the *Mahmuda Group*, also referred to as the *Mallam Group*, has reportedly taken control of several communities near the Kainji Lake National Park, spreading fear and violence across parts of Kwara and Niger States.According to an investigative report by *Sahara Repor... -
!["Wike Is A Bulldozer" – Ayo Fayose Cautions PDP Governors Over Wike's Influence]()
"Wike Is A Bulldozer" – Ayo Fayose Cautions PDP Governors Over Wike's Influence
In a bold statement on Friday, former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, issued a strong warning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum regarding the influence of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. Fayose likened Wike to a "bulldozer" and urged... -
![Fresh Abductions Rock Enugu As Priestess, Worshippers Abducted On Way To River For Ritual]()
Fresh Abductions Rock Enugu As Priestess, Worshippers Abducted On Way To River For Ritual
Fear and anxiety have gripped residents of Ohebe Orba in Udenu Local Government Area following the abduction of eight individuals, including a traditional priestess and four farmers, by suspected kidnappers on Wednesday night.Sources told *Sahara Reporters* that the priestess and three worshippers ... -
![28-Yr-Old Woman Arrested With Cocaine Hidden In Her Vag!na During Moyale-Nairobi Drug Bust]()
28-Yr-Old Woman Arrested With Cocaine Hidden In Her Vag!na During Moyale-Nairobi Drug Bust
A 28-year-old Kenyan woman, Jane Njeri Muigai, has been arrested after authorities discovered nearly 300 grams of cocaine concealed in her private part during a routine security operation targeting drug trafficking routes.The shocking discovery was made on Friday, April 18, 2025, during a search of... -
![Anambra Police Bust Begging Syndicate Using Sick Persons, Arrest Six Suspects]()
Anambra Police Bust Begging Syndicate Using Sick Persons, Arrest Six Suspects
The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended six individuals allegedly operating a syndicate that exploited seriously ill persons to solicit alms from unsuspecting members of the public.According to a statement released on Thursday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikeng... -
![ISWAP Terrorists Destroy Key Bridge in Yobe State, Disrupting Movement Between Communities]()
ISWAP Terrorists Destroy Key Bridge in Yobe State, Disrupting Movement Between Communities
Terrorists affiliated with the Islamic State have carried out a destructive attack on a vital bridge linking the Ngirbuwa and Gonori communities in Gujiba Local Government Area of Yobe State. The attack, which took place at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, saw the perpetrators use explosives t... -
![Bloody Clash Between Rival Bandit Groups Leaves Several Dead in Kaduna]()
Bloody Clash Between Rival Bandit Groups Leaves Several Dead in Kaduna
A violent clash between rival bandit factions in Galadimawa community, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has resulted in the deaths of several terrorists, security sources confirmed on Thursday, April 17, 2025.The deadly confrontation, which reportedly broke out for undisclosed reasons, l... -
![Edo Governor Okpebholo Vows to Enforce Death Penalty for Kidnappers, Emphasizes Zero Tolerance for Crime]()
Edo Governor Okpebholo Vows to Enforce Death Penalty for Kidnappers, Emphasizes Zero Tolerance for Crime
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has issued a strong warning to kidnappers operating within the state, declaring that those arrested will face the death penalty by hanging. The governor’s remarks came during a stakeholders’ meeting with the Arewa community at Uromi Town Hall, where... -
![Three NDLEA Officers Shot During Drug Raid In Abuja, Hospitalised After Armed Ambush]()
Three NDLEA Officers Shot During Drug Raid In Abuja, Hospitalised After Armed Ambush
Three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) are currently receiving treatment for gunshot wounds following a violent ambush by armed assailants during an anti-drug operation in the Jahi district of Abuja on Thursday night.The agency confirmed the incident in a statement relea... -
![NiDCOM Rescues Three Nigerian Teenagers From Sex Trafficking Ring In Ghana]()
NiDCOM Rescues Three Nigerian Teenagers From Sex Trafficking Ring In Ghana
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed the successful rescue and repatriation of three teenage girls who fell victim to a sex trafficking syndicate in Ghana.The victims, identified as Divine, Favour, and Bright—aged between 17 and 19—have now safely returned to Nigeria. The... -
![Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie Declares Divine Mandate To Lead Africans Back To Their Roots]()
Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie Declares Divine Mandate To Lead Africans Back To Their Roots
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has sparked heated conversations online after declaring that he has received a divine mandate to lead Africans back to their cultural and traditional heritage.In a video shared on social media, Edochie revealed that he was given a “clear and direct message” from God ... -
![Joy After The Storm: Nigerian Businessman Welcomes Baby Girl After 13 Years of Waiting]()
Joy After The Storm: Nigerian Businessman Welcomes Baby Girl After 13 Years of Waiting
A Nigerian businessman has become the symbol of hope and answered prayers after announcing the birth of his daughter—an emotional milestone that came after 13 years of waiting.The heartwarming revelation was shared by the proud father via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, @06_olusholalag . Acco... -
![Katsina Police Nab Two Suspected Drug Dealers, Seize Tramadol Worth ₦3.5 Million]()
Katsina Police Nab Two Suspected Drug Dealers, Seize Tramadol Worth ₦3.5 Million
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspects linked to a major drug trafficking operation, recovering a stash of tramadol tablets valued at ₦3.5 million.The suspects, including 27-year-old Murtala Salisu from Bare-bari village in Safana Local Government Area, were apprehended as par... -
![Two Siblings, Umar & Ibrahim Muhammad, Drown In Water-Filled Excavation Site In Nasarawa]()
Two Siblings, Umar & Ibrahim Muhammad, Drown In Water-Filled Excavation Site In Nasarawa
A heartbreaking tragedy struck the Udege Mbeki community in the Nasarawa Local Government Area when two young siblings, Umar Muhammad, 7, and Ibrahim Muhammad, 9, drowned in a water-filled excavation site on Thursday, April 17, 2025.The incident occurred at a site commonly known as a paddock, which... -
![Full List: UK Govt. Releases Approved English Tests For Immigration And Citizenship]()
Full List: UK Govt. Releases Approved English Tests For Immigration And Citizenship
The UK Home Office has updated its list of Secure English Language Tests (SELT) accepted for visa and citizenship applications.The changes include new test formats and clearer global requirements, aiming to streamline the process for applicants.The current LANGUAGECERT ESOL SELT 4-skills test will ... -
![Meet US-Born Nigerian Emmy-Winning Actress, Uzo Aduba]()
Meet US-Born Nigerian Emmy-Winning Actress, Uzo Aduba
Uzo Aduba, the Emmy-winning actress known for her unforgettable performances on screen, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Nigerian parents of Igbo descent.Raised in the predominantly white town of Medfield, Massachusetts, Aduba grew up embracing both her Nigerian roots and American upbringing.S... -
!["I Want Fubara Sacked, Not Suspended For Six Months" -Wike Confesses]()
"I Want Fubara Sacked, Not Suspended For Six Months" -Wike Confesses
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday said his desire was to complete removal of Siminalayi Fubara as governor of Rivers State, and not suspension was six months as done by President Bola Tinubu when state of emergency was declared on the state.Wike spoke in a ... -
![Police Bust Alleged IPOB Terror Hideout In Imo, Arrest 3, Recover ₦10.3m]()
Police Bust Alleged IPOB Terror Hideout In Imo, Arrest 3, Recover ₦10.3m
The Imo State Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) following a raid on an alleged terror hideout located on Cameron Street, Ubahu, in the Okigwe Local Government Area of the state.The raid, which took place in the early hours o... -
![Fuji Star Taye Currency Loses N10 Million in Alleged CBEX Ponzi Scam (Video)]()
Fuji Star Taye Currency Loses N10 Million in Alleged CBEX Ponzi Scam (Video)
Popular Nigerian Fuji musician, Taye Currency, has revealed how he lost a staggering N10 million to a suspected Ponzi scheme allegedly operated by Crypto Bridge Exchange, commonly referred to as CBEX.In a viral video clip recorded during a recent live performance, the Ibadan-born artiste emotionall... -
![Commotion As NNPC Cooperators, Police Officers Clash Over Property In Lagos]()
Commotion As NNPC Cooperators, Police Officers Clash Over Property In Lagos
Tension erupted in Lagos as members of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Staff Cooperative clashed with individuals alleged to be plainclothes police officers over control of a disputed property.Details surrounding the ownership or legal status of the property remained unclear at p... -
![Five Nigerians Allegedly Detained Without Cause At Cape Verde Airport (Video)]()
Five Nigerians Allegedly Detained Without Cause At Cape Verde Airport (Video)
Concerns have mounted following reports that five Nigerian nationals have been detained at Sal International Airport in Cape Verde under unclear circumstances.The individuals, who had reportedly been touring several African countries including Senegal and Zambia, were said to have arrived in Cape V... -
![Easter Message: Nigeria Will Overcome Its Challenges Like Christ Conquered Death – Pre. Tinubu]()
Easter Message: Nigeria Will Overcome Its Challenges Like Christ Conquered Death – Pre. Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians not to lose hope as a result of the prevailing security challenges, assuring that just as Christ triumphed over death, the country too shall triumph over every challenge it’s facing.The President also stated that the present moment may be cloudy, it w... -
!["If Tinubu Can’t Transform Nigeria, No Politician Can" – Comedian, Seyilaw]()
"If Tinubu Can’t Transform Nigeria, No Politician Can" – Comedian, Seyilaw
Nigerian comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, popularly known as Seyi Law, has said if President Bola Tinubu is unable to transform the country, then no politician will be able to do so.Seyilaw, who was among the celebrities who campaigned for Tinubu in the build-up to the 2023 presidential election, in... -
![JP2025: ‘How I Met My Husband Juma Jux’ – Priscilla Ojo (Video)]()
JP2025: ‘How I Met My Husband Juma Jux’ – Priscilla Ojo (Video)
Priscilla Ojo, a popular Nigerian influencer and actress Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, has revealed how she met her husband, Juma Jux.Priscilla made the disclosure in a video of her trending interview on social media.Gistmania reports that Priscilla traditionally wed Jux, a popular Tanzanian singer in La... -
![Two Pastors Rescued After Attack On Worshippers At Kogi Prayer Mountain]()
Two Pastors Rescued After Attack On Worshippers At Kogi Prayer Mountain
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of two more victims abducted during last Friday’s attack on worshippers at the Akpamoba-Igbola prayer mountain in Agbaja, Lokoja Local Government Area. Police spokesman, ASP William Aya, identified the rescued individuals as Pastors Ad... -
![BREAKING! Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Community, Kill 10, Raid & Set Houses Ablaze]()
BREAKING! Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Community, Kill 10, Raid & Set Houses Ablaze
At least ten people have been confirmed dead after suspected herdsmen launched a deadly assault on Tse-Ankon village in Mbayam Council Ward of Logo Local Government Area, Benue State, on Friday.Eyewitness accounts revealed that the attackers stormed the community in large numbers, unleashing mayhem... -
![Two Suspected Land Grabbers Arrested With Guns & Charms After Failed Invasion in Ikorodu Estate]()
Two Suspected Land Grabbers Arrested With Guns & Charms After Failed Invasion in Ikorodu Estate
Two suspected land grabbers have been apprehended in connection with an attempted invasion of Wood Island Estate in the Ishawo area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. The suspects were nabbed during a foiled attempt to attack property owners in the estate on Thursday, April 17.The estate, which has been unde... -
![Man, Chukwuka Nwosu Commits Suicide By Hanging After Parking Car By The Roadside In Abia (Photo)]()
Man, Chukwuka Nwosu Commits Suicide By Hanging After Parking Car By The Roadside In Abia (Photo)
Residents of the University community in Umudike were thrown into shock on Thursday following the discovery of a man, identified as Chukwuka Nwosu, hanging lifeless from a tree in what is believed to be a case of suicide.Chukwuka, a graduate and indigene of Itaja Obuohia in Olokoro, Umuahia South L... -
![Brake Failure Tragedy: Cement Truck Crushes Vehicles, Claims Lives On Karu Bridge]()
Brake Failure Tragedy: Cement Truck Crushes Vehicles, Claims Lives On Karu Bridge
Multiple fatalities were recorded on Friday following a devastating accident involving a truck loaded with cement on Karu Bridge, along the route leading to Karu Site in the Federal Capital Territory.Eyewitness accounts, including one from a *Daily Post* reporter present at the scene, revealed that... -
![Youths Set Fulani Settlement On Fire In Kwara Over Alleged Ties With Kidnappers]()
Youths Set Fulani Settlement On Fire In Kwara Over Alleged Ties With Kidnappers
A Fulani settlement in Kemenji Village, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State has been set ablaze. The youths accused the residents of aiding bandits involved in the kidnapping and killing of locals. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the youths, reportedly led by one Ibrahim Batu... -
![Osun Amotekun Nabs Prison Escapee, Others In Statewide Crackdown on Crime]()
Osun Amotekun Nabs Prison Escapee, Others In Statewide Crackdown on Crime
The Osun State Amotekun Corps has arrested a suspected prison escapee, 26-year-old John Uba, during an armed robbery operation in Osogbo, the state capital. The arrest was confirmed by the Corps Commander, Brigadier General Adekunle Isaac Omoyele (Rtd), during a parade of suspects on Friday.Accordi... -
![Troops Eliminate Notorious Bandit Leader Ibrahim Kaboni, Eight Others in Zamfara Ambush]()
Troops Eliminate Notorious Bandit Leader Ibrahim Kaboni, Eight Others in Zamfara Ambush
In a decisive blow to banditry in Nigeria’s Northwest, security forces have neutralized a notorious bandit leader, Ibrahim Kaboni, along with eight of his gang members in a high-impact operation carried out in Zamfara State.The operation, which took place on Tuesday, April 16, 2025, was conducted... -
![VIDEO: Fulani Coalition Gives Conditions for Peace in Bokkos, Plateau State]()
VIDEO: Fulani Coalition Gives Conditions for Peace in Bokkos, Plateau State
The Coalition of Indigenous Fulani Registered Organisations in Plateau State has issued a set of conditions aimed at restoring peace in Bokkos Local Government Area, following recent escalations in violence. At a press conference held in Kaduna, the coalition's chairman, Garba Abdullahi Muhamm... -
![Preacher Breaks Up With His Wife After 7 Years In Uganda, Says She Was Too Perfect For Him]()
Preacher Breaks Up With His Wife After 7 Years In Uganda, Says She Was Too Perfect For Him
A Ugandan preacher, Jonathan Nalebo, is currently trending on social media after he announced separation from his wife, Enid Mirembe, because she was “too perfect” for him to keep up with. It was gathered that Jonathan and Enid, who have been together for seven years, were the envy of many beca... -
![Radiogad Reveals What Led to Actress Angela Okorie’s Failed Relationship With Oil Money (VID)]()
Radiogad Reveals What Led to Actress Angela Okorie’s Failed Relationship With Oil Money (VID)
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has been at the center of various rumors and speculations regarding her personal relationships, particularly involving a supposed affair with a billionaire oil tycoon popularly known as oil moneyIn early 2025, social media blogger Cutie Julls alleged that Angela Okor...
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