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![PHOTOS; Man Shares How Lives Of His Family Changed Following Activities Of 'Yahoo Boys']()
PHOTOS; Man Shares How Lives Of His Family Changed Following Activities Of 'Yahoo Boys'
A man has shared how the lives of his family members changed due to the activities of fraudsters, popularly called Yahoo boys. He shared his story in outrage after an X user tried to make excuses for fraudsters. The man recounted how his mother eventually died after suffering a stroke when her reti... -
![Saddest Phenomena Ever- Wole Soyinka Laments The Recent Happenings In US Under Trump]()
Saddest Phenomena Ever- Wole Soyinka Laments The Recent Happenings In US Under Trump
Nigerian Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has stated that he feels saddened by happenings in the United States, where Donald Trump is in the saddle as President.Soyinka made this known in an interview with a freelance arts journalist, Laura Collins-Hughes, published in the New York Times.Soyinka,... -
![VIDEO; American Rapper, Wale Urges Davido To Consider Comedy]()
VIDEO; American Rapper, Wale Urges Davido To Consider Comedy
Nigerian-American rapper, Wale, has said that Afrobeats star, Davido has the potential to become a world-class comedian.The former Maybach Records star noted that Davido is effortlessly funny.He stated this while reacting to a trending video of Davido cracking up the hosts of American podcast show,... -
![Date Who Can Manage Conflict Maturely - Nigerian Lady Says After Her Wedding Was Called Off]()
Date Who Can Manage Conflict Maturely - Nigerian Lady Says After Her Wedding Was Called Off
A Nigerian woman, Patience Addra, whose wedding was called off a day before the ceremony, has advised her followers on Facebook to date people who handle conflict with maturity.Patience and Azi Abok’s wedding was scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 5, in Anguldi, Zawan Jos but was unexpect... -
![Abuja Traveler Recount Ordeal When Their Passenger Train Stopped in The Middle Of Nowhere]()
Abuja Traveler Recount Ordeal When Their Passenger Train Stopped in The Middle Of Nowhere
A traveler en route to Abuja has recounted how he and other passengers were left stranded in a remote forest, called evil forest in Kogi State after their train broke down, forcing them to trek for hours through unfamiliar terrain.In a video shared online by the traveller, Kola Edokpayi, he explain... -
![Sowore Leads Protest To Police HQ Demanding Removal Of IGP Egbetokun Over 'Illegal Tenure (VID)]()
Sowore Leads Protest To Police HQ Demanding Removal Of IGP Egbetokun Over 'Illegal Tenure (VID)
Omoyele Sowore, the human rights activist on Wednesday led a protest to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja, demanding the immediate dismissal of Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.The protesters accuse Egbetokun of illegally occupying the office following his mandatory retire... -
![Alleged Assassination Plot: Akpabio Petitions IGP, Demands Natasha’s Prosecution]()
Alleged Assassination Plot: Akpabio Petitions IGP, Demands Natasha’s Prosecution
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over what he described as a “criminally defamatory and inciting” allegation made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who accused him of plotting her assassination.In the petition dated A... -
![Famous TikTok Sensation, Alpha Charles Granted Bail in Defamation Case]()
Famous TikTok Sensation, Alpha Charles Granted Bail in Defamation Case
Magistrate Court No. 17, in Kano State presided over by Justice Huda Haruna, has granted bail to popular TikTok star Alpha Charles, who was arraigned by the police on charges of defamation.According to the charge sheet, Alpha Charles allegedly defamed Sadiya Haruna through posts made on social medi... -
![Japa Syndrome: 'Nigerian Youths Need Capital Not N10,000 Freebies' – AfDB President, Adesina]()
Japa Syndrome: 'Nigerian Youths Need Capital Not N10,000 Freebies' – AfDB President, Adesina
Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, has said youths in Nigeria and 51 other African countries don’t need freebies under the guise of empowerment schemes but capital to fund their ideas and translate them into enduring wealth.Adesina, who made this statement duri... -
![UPDATE; Dangote Refinery Slashes Ex-Depot Petrol Price To ₦865 Per Litre]()
UPDATE; Dangote Refinery Slashes Ex-Depot Petrol Price To ₦865 Per Litre
In a move that may offer some relief to consumers, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot (ex-gantry) price of its premium motor spirit (PMS) from ₦880 to ₦865 per litre.An official of the $20 billion refinery confirmed the development on Thursday in a statement to newsmen, sta... -
![Tragedy As Two Brothers Drown In River While Returning From A Shopping Trip In Niger State]()
Tragedy As Two Brothers Drown In River While Returning From A Shopping Trip In Niger State
A heartbreaking tragedy hit the town of Lapai on Thursday morning as two brothers, Ismail Alaba and his sibling, drowned in the Katcha River while returning from a shopping trip.The pair had reportedly traveled to a nearby town to purchase bags of rice.According to eyewitnesses, their canoe capsize... -
![Kaduna Court Dissolves 6 Year-Old Marriage Over Battery & Threat To Life]()
Kaduna Court Dissolves 6 Year-Old Marriage Over Battery & Threat To Life
A Customary Court in Kaduna on Thursday dissolved a 6-year-old marriage between a 37-year-old businesswoman, Hannah and her husband Caleb Williams, on the grounds of battery and threat to life.Delivering his judgment, Judge Dauda John ordered the dissolution of the marriage after concluding that th... -
!['Don't Marry A Man That Can't Comfortably Feed Himself' - Nigerian Businessman Advises Women]()
'Don't Marry A Man That Can't Comfortably Feed Himself' - Nigerian Businessman Advises Women
A Nigerian businessman, Eze Obi, has taken to Facebook to issue an advice to ladies.He warned them not to marry men who can't comfortably feed themselves.According to him no matter a woman's faith, she should not marry a man that cannot take care of her. “No matter your faith and the te... -
![Kano Councillor, Babba Alhassan Dies After Battle With Cancer]()
Kano Councillor, Babba Alhassan Dies After Battle With Cancer
Shehu Babba Alhassan, the Councillor of Kofar Mazugala Ward in the Dala Local Government Area of Kano State, is dead.Alhassan passed away at the age of 55 on Wednesday after battling with cancer.A family source who spoke to Daily Post said the late Councilor, who was a member of the New Nigeria Peo... -
![PICS; NSCDC Arrests Suspect, Seizes, Destroys Boat Laden With Stolen Crude Oil]()
PICS; NSCDC Arrests Suspect, Seizes, Destroys Boat Laden With Stolen Crude Oil
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the arrest of a suspect linked to illegal oil bunkering after intercepting a large vessel transporting unlawfully obtained crude oil.According to a terse statement on the Corps X handle on Wednesday, April 9, the operation led to th... -
![He's A Ritualist! Kemi Olunloyo Reveals How Her Father, Ex Gov. Olunloyo Destroyed Her Life]()
He's A Ritualist! Kemi Olunloyo Reveals How Her Father, Ex Gov. Olunloyo Destroyed Her Life
Controversial Nigerian journalist Kemi Olunloyo has once again stirred public reaction with a deeply emotional outpouring following the passing of her father, former Oyo State Governor Victor Omololu Olunloyo.In a series of TikTok videos, Kemi shared harrowing allegations about the late politician,... -
![Dem Don Finally Get You – Reactions Trail As Portable Wears His Wife’s Dress In New Viral Video]()
Dem Don Finally Get You – Reactions Trail As Portable Wears His Wife’s Dress In New Viral Video
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, professionally known as Portable, seems to be embracing his sisterhood personality. The controversial singer shared another video on his Instagram page of himself in a female dress, this time his wife, Bewaji’s outfit. In the clip, Portable, who was w... -
![Rider Absconds With Nollywood Actress Joke Jigan Goods Worth Millions, She Cries Out For Help]()
Rider Absconds With Nollywood Actress Joke Jigan Goods Worth Millions, She Cries Out For Help
Nollywood actress Joke Jigan has cried out for help from Nigerians as a rider absconds with her goods worth millions.Taking to her Instagram page, she shared a photo of the rider as she revealed that he disappeared with her goods worth N2 million. Sharing his phone number, she claimed the rider blo... -
![Twin Brothers Shocks Many As They Graduate With 1st-Class Degrees From UNIBADAN]()
Twin Brothers Shocks Many As They Graduate With 1st-Class Degrees From UNIBADAN
Twin brothers, Busoye Tolulope Matthew and Busoye Opegbemi Matthias, have made headlines after graduating with first-class degrees from the University of Ibadan, both emerging as the joint best-graduating students from the Department of Electrical and Electronics EngineeringThe duo each finished wi... -
![Chinese Currency Falls To Weakest Value In More Than 17 Years Amid Trade War With US]()
Chinese Currency Falls To Weakest Value In More Than 17 Years Amid Trade War With US
Chinese currency, yuan on Wednesday fell to its lowest value in the past 17 years against the US dollar.According to Reuters, the onshore yuan finished the domestic trading session on Wednesday at 7.3498 per dollar, representing its weakest close since December 2007.The development came as the trad... -
![VIDEO: Nigerian Woman Exposes Friend Using Her Photos For Illicit Activities on a H00kup Site]()
VIDEO: Nigerian Woman Exposes Friend Using Her Photos For Illicit Activities on a H00kup Site
A Nigerian woman has taken to TikTok to share how she uncovered and confronted a lady who had been using her photos to advertise herself on a h00kup platform.According to the TikToker, suspicions were raised when her brothers, who live abroad, began questioning her about her activities in Owerri, I... -
!["How God Used My Dreadlocks To Save A Life" – Actor Turned Pastor, Jimmy Odukoya]()
"How God Used My Dreadlocks To Save A Life" – Actor Turned Pastor, Jimmy Odukoya
Jimmy Odukoya, the senior pastor of the Fountain of Life church, has stated that it was God who told him not to cut his dreadlocksJimmy, who succeeded his late father Taiwo Odukoya, stated this in a recent sermon that has sparked online discussions.The young man told his church members that he soug... -
![PHOTOS: Late Actor, Jnr Pope's Widow, Jennifer Remembers Him on 1st Anniversary of His Death]()
PHOTOS: Late Actor, Jnr Pope's Widow, Jennifer Remembers Him on 1st Anniversary of His Death
On April 10, 2025, marking the first anniversary of Nollywood actor Junior Pope Odonwodo's passing, his wife, Jennifer Awele, shared a heartfelt tribute accompanied by a family photo. The couple, who married in 2014, had three sons: Jason, Jaden, and Jamon. Junior Pope tragically lost his life... -
![14 Year Old Boy Dies While Testing ‘Bulletproof’ Charm In Edo State]()
14 Year Old Boy Dies While Testing ‘Bulletproof’ Charm In Edo State
A bizarre tragedy has struck Iyamu Village in Illushi, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State, where a 14-year-old boy, Okonkwo Obinna Emmanuel, lost his life while testing the potency of a ‘bulletproof’ charm meant to make him invulnerable to physical attacksThe shocking incident, ... -
![Rivers Administrator Summoned By Court Over LGA Appointments]()
Rivers Administrator Summoned By Court Over LGA Appointments
The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has ordered the Rivers State Administrator to appear before it and explain why an interim injunction should not be granted to stop the appointment of Sole Administrators for the state’s 23 Local Government Areas.The directive was issued by Honourable Justic... -
![Shocking As Three Headless Bodies Found In Ondo River]()
Shocking As Three Headless Bodies Found In Ondo River
Police Operatives have recovered three headless bodies found floating in a river along the Odigbo-Ore roadSources said the bodies were already decomposing.An eyewitness Shileola said the bodies were discovered on Sunday.He stated that no body was declared missing in communities within the area.Shil... -
!['Nigeria Is Collapsing. Those Who Once Invited Me To Feast Now Beg For Assistance' - Peter Obi]()
'Nigeria Is Collapsing. Those Who Once Invited Me To Feast Now Beg For Assistance' - Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, says the level of hardship in the country is alarming as people who once called him to feast are now begging for assistance. Obi stated this when he addressed members of the Labour party at their national ex... -
![No Tribal Bias In Tinubu’s Appointments: 71 Northerners, 63 Southerners - Presidency Replies Critics]()
No Tribal Bias In Tinubu’s Appointments: 71 Northerners, 63 Southerners - Presidency Replies Critics
The Presidency has responded to ongoing criticism regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s federal appointments, asserting that there is no tribal bias in his selection.According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, a total of 71 appointments hav... -
!['Why Are 'Bad Girls' Attract To Rich Men?' – BBN Star, Kiddwaya Raises Question]()
'Why Are 'Bad Girls' Attract To Rich Men?' – BBN Star, Kiddwaya Raises Question
Reality TV star Kiddwaya has ignited a heated discussion online after posing a bold question about bad girls being attracted to wealthy men and vice versaTaking to social media, he asked: “I have a genuine question. Why is it that when you are rich and famous you attract bad girls — ‘baddies�... -
![Delta Police Reacts After Man Accused Police of Converting His Seized Car Into Their Patrol Car]()
Delta Police Reacts After Man Accused Police of Converting His Seized Car Into Their Patrol Car
The spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, has responded after a man accused the police of converting his confiscated vehicle into an operational police van.The man, who made the claim on social media, alleged that his vehicle was seized by the police and instead of follo... -
![Nigerian Man, Charles Uchenna Indicted in US For $2.5m Romance Scam & Money Laundering]()
Nigerian Man, Charles Uchenna Indicted in US For $2.5m Romance Scam & Money Laundering
A Nigerian national, Charles Uchenna Nwadavid, has been charged for his alleged role in allegedly stealing more than $2.5 million from six romance scam victims and transferring their money to cryptocurrency accounts that he controlled.The US Department of Justice announced this in a statement on We... -
!["Focus On The People, Not Yourselves" – Buhari Tells APC Governors]()
"Focus On The People, Not Yourselves" – Buhari Tells APC Governors
Former President, Muhammadu Buhari has called on governors under the All Progressives Congress (APC) to embrace a leadership style centered on the needs and welfare of the people. Speaking at a meeting with the Progressive Governors Forum in Kaduna, Buhari described leadership as both a challenge a... -
![Warszawa v Chelsea: UEFA Conference League Q-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers And Stats]()
Warszawa v Chelsea: UEFA Conference League Q-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers And Stats
Date: Thursday 10th,April 2025 Time : 5:45 pm Stadium Polish Army Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk (Netherlands) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Warzsawa [/size]Feio picked a relatively strong Legia team at the weekend despite their biggest game in many years being o... -
![Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc In Kebbi, Destroys 240 Houses]()
Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc In Kebbi, Destroys 240 Houses
A devastating rainstorm on Tuesday destroyed at least 240 houses in Garin Kestu, Atuwo Ward of Shanga Local Government Area, Kebbi State.The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Alhaji Ahmed Idris, who confirmed the incident, noted that the torrential rainfall, accompanied by strong winds, caused... -
![Billionaire Femi Otedola Celebrates His Friend, Aliko Dangote As He Turns 68 Today]()
Billionaire Femi Otedola Celebrates His Friend, Aliko Dangote As He Turns 68 Today
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has taken to social media to celebrate his longtime friend and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, as he turns 68 today, April 10, 2025.In a heartfelt message shared on his Instagram page, Otedola hailed Dangote as "the greatest entrepreneur to have come... -
![3 Students Of UNIUYO Arrested By EFCC Including 11 Others For Internet Scam]()
3 Students Of UNIUYO Arrested By EFCC Including 11 Others For Internet Scam
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.They were arrested on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Ikot Akpanabia, Udoudoma, and the Nwaniba areas of Uyo in... -
![Kidnappers Demand N100m Ransom For Abducted Pastor, Samson Ndah Ali In Kaduna]()
Kidnappers Demand N100m Ransom For Abducted Pastor, Samson Ndah Ali In Kaduna
A ransom of N100 million has been placed on Pastor Samson Ndah Ali, a 30-year-old cleric with the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) by kidnappers in Maraba Aboro, Sanga local government area of Kaduna State.The victim was abducted from his residence in the early hours of Monday by gunmen suspec... -
![Former President Buhari Advises APC Governors To Focus On The People, Not Themselves]()
Former President Buhari Advises APC Governors To Focus On The People, Not Themselves
Former President, Muhammadu Buhari has called on governors under the All Progressives Congress (APC) to embrace a leadership style centered on the needs and welfare of the people. Speaking at a meeting with the Progressive Governors Forum in Kaduna, Buhari described leadership as both a challenge a... -
![Another Protest Rocks Ondo Over Alleged Detention Of Youth Leaders]()
Another Protest Rocks Ondo Over Alleged Detention Of Youth Leaders
Another protest has rocked Akure, Ondo State, following the alleged detention of some youth leaders on the alleged prompting of the state Attorney General and Justice Commissioner, Kayode Ajulo, SAN.Youths in their hundreds staged a protest condemning the incarceration of their leaders.They display... -
![Police Arrest Nine Suspects Over Killing Of Septuagenarian In Oyo Community]()
Police Arrest Nine Suspects Over Killing Of Septuagenarian In Oyo Community
Oyo State Police command said it has arrested no fewer than nine suspects in connection with the killing of a septuagenarian and destruction of properties worth millions of naira in a community in the state.The command made this disclosure via a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Ade...
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