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Junior Pope: Anambra Police Commence Investigation Following Deadly Boat Mishap
The Anambra State Police Command has reported that initial investigations have shed light on the cause of the boat accident that tragically took the life of renowned Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope.The cause has, however, not been made public, but the state Police... -
'How Channels TV Reporter, Joshua Rogers Was Abducted In Port Harcourt'
Eyewitnesses have narrated how Joshua Rogers, a Channels Government House Correspondent in Rivers, was abducted at about 9 p.m. on Thursday after returning at his home in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor area of Port Harcourt, the State capital.A reliable source who pleaded anonymity because he wasn’t permitt... -
PHOTOS: Two Kidnapped Taraba University Students Regain Freedom After Ransom Payment
Two students of Federal University Wukari (FUW) Taraba State, Joshua Sardauna and Obianu Elizabeth, who were kidnapped about two weeks ago have regained their freedom. Sardauna, of Economics Department and Obianu of Microbiology Department, were kidnapped outside the school premises on Monday, Apri... -
I’m Honoured To Be Compared With Him – Don Jazzy On Comparison With Young John
Veteran Nigerian producer and singer, Michael Collins Ajereh, aka Don Jazzy, has reacted to the comparison between him and his colleague, Young John.Gistmania reports that some fans on social media have been comparing Young Jonn to Don Jazzy since the former YBNL producer switched to singing.Reacti... -
Ibadan Govt Workers Refuse Returning To Office Despite 3-Day Eid Holiday
Most offices at the federal and state secretariats in Ibadan on Friday were under lock and key despite Thursday’s ending of a three-day holiday to celebrate the Eid el-Fitr.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Federal Government had declared Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as public ... -
Some People Wants to Poison You – Prophet Who Foresaw Jnr Pope's Death, Warns Destiny Etiko
A prophet went viral after revealing a vision he had regarding prominent Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko.In a video, he advised the actress not to trust anyone on a movie set, especially her close friends.The prophet @karmapresident on TikTok claimed that certain ladies envious of the star will try... -
VIDEO: Singer Paul Okoye Reunites With Ex-Wife, Anita to Celebrate Son, Andre’s 11th Birthday
Singer Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy and his ex-wife, Anita, put up a united front to celebrate their son, Andre’s 11th birthday. Recall that Anita and Paul were married for eight years before getting a divorce in 2022.Yesterday, April 10, Andre who is the first of their three children turned 11 and the... -
FG Proposes N3,000 Per Toll Gate Fee After Completion of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
Outrage, yesterday greeted the Federal Government’s proposal to charge N3,000 on average per toll gate when the Lagos-Calabar coastal road is completed.Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, confirmed the figure, yesterday when he was featured on a programme on Channels Television.Among those who... -
"I Didn't Intend To Insult You" - Minister Of Power, Adelabu Apologises Over His Freezer Remark
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has regretted and apologised for his remark about what he considered an abuse of cheap electricity by Nigerians.Recently, the minister while addressing journalists in Abuja said Nigerians lack the culture of electricity consumption management because of cheap... -
How Nigerian Troops Uncover Secret Armoury In Delta, Arrest Three Suspects
Troops of the Nigerian army have uncovered an armoury housing a cache of arms and ammunition at the residence of a suspected gun runner in Delta State, South-south Nigeria.The army, in a statement which was posted on its Facebook page on Thursday, said its troops recovered arms and ammunition from ... -
VID: Actor TC Okafor Officially Quits Nollywood After Surviving Boat Accident, Shares Experience
Nollywood actor TC Okafor has quit acting after suriving a Boat accident that killed four of his colleagues including popular actor Junion Pope...In a video detailing how their boat collided with another boat, TC revealed that the role he was playing,the movie owner Adamma Luke begged to pay him 10... -
Boko Haram Murder 27 Fishermen In Cameroon, Kill Abducted Police Officer In Borno
Atleast twenty-seven (27) fishermen were slaughtered and three (3) others abducted by suspected members of Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, a.k.a Boko Haram terrorists group at the fringes of Lake Chad in the border between Cameroon- Nigeria.The incident took place last Sunday (... -
Check Out These Cute Photos Of Mohbad’s Son, Laim As He Turns One Today
Liam, the son of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, has finally clocked one to the joy of fans. On April 12, 2024, the little boy turned a new age, and the news made the rounds on different social media platforms. Mohbad’s son was spotted in a series of football-themed p... -
“Actor, TC Virus Caused The Accident” — Boat Driver Claims
Nollywood actor, TC Virus had narrated the events that led to the unfortunate boat accident that claimed the lives of Junior Pope and others.He accused Junior Pope of making a video that distracted the boat driver and also blamed the driver for being inexperienced and plugging in an earpiece while ... -
Nigerian Lecturer, Uturu Finally Marries Student He Openly Proposed To In Classroom
A lecturer at the Abia State University, Uturu, has finally married a female student he proposed to in a classroom during the last Valentine’s Day.Gistmania reported how the lecturer stunned many students on 14 February when he proposed to his fiancée, identified as Novella Grace, in her classro... -
Court Grants Ex CBN Gov, Godwin Emefiele N50m Bail
An Ikeja Special Offences Court presided over by Justice Rahman Oshodi has on Friday, granted former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele N50m bail.This is in the suit where he is slammed with a 26-count charge having to do with alleged abuse of office and ... -
Iyabo Ojo Showers Prayers On Mohbad’s Son, Liam On His First Birthday
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has extended her warm wishes to Liam Ilerioluwa, the son of the late singer Mohbad, as he celebrates his first birthday today.Taking to her Instagram page, Iyabo Ojo showered the toddler with affectionate praises, hailing him as a budding superstar.With heartfelt prayer... -
Kebbi Gov. Nasir Idris Warns Religious Leaders Against Using Pulpit For Political Interest
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade, Dr. Nasir Idris has warned some religious leaders and clerics hiding in the garb of religion to advance political and selfish interests.The Kauran Gwandu who described such behaviour as highly critical and contrary to divine injunctions.Governor Idris stated this at G... -
Couples Who Can't Go Through Each Other's Phone Is A Union Of 2 Enemies Deceiving Themselves- Lady Says
A South African journalist, Michelle Karoro, has said that a married couple who can't go through each other's phone in the name of privacy, are two enemies deceiving themselves. ... -
Stepdad Charged With Manslaughter After 8Yr Old Boy Died Of Fentanyl Overdose
An 8-year-old Kentucky boy believed to have died from an allergic reaction to strawberries last month was actually killed by fentanyl with his stepdad now facing criminal charges in his overdose death.Elementary school student, Trey Harris died last month of “fentanyl intoxication,” offic... -
Bobrisky Jailed For Six Months With No Option Of Fine
Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months in jail with no option of fine. The judgement was handed on Friday morning, April 12.Recall that on April 5th, EFCC arraigned Bobrisky in court on a six... -
700KM Lagos to Calabar Coastal Highway to Cost N4bn Per Kilometre – Min. Dave Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the government is constructing the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway at a total cost of N4bn per kilometre and not the N8bn per km reportedly claimed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.This indicates that the total project will be completed at the cost ... -
Survivor Of Fatal Boat Accident, Tochukwu Claims Producer, Adanma Luke Sought His Arrest Amid Tragedy (Video)
In a shocking development following the tragic boat accident in Anambra that resulted in the loss of beloved Nigerian actor, Junior Pope, along with several crew members, surviving actor Tochukwu has come forward with a harrowing account of his near-arrest at the behest of movie producer Adanma Luk... -
Nigerian Dancing Star, Korra Obidi Attacked With Acid & Knife During Live Stream In UK (Video)
In a harrowing incident that has left fans and colleagues in shock, Nigerian singing and dancing sensation Korra Obidi was subjected to a violent attack by unknown assailants in her London residence while she was engaging with fans on a live stream. The beloved artist, known for her energetic perfo... -
David Alaba's Sister, Rose May Rules Out Romance With Footballers For Independence Sake
In a candid revelation on the Hip TV show, Trending, Austrian-Nigerian singer Rose May Alaba has explicitly stated her disinterest in dating or marrying a footballer, emphasizing her quest for personal independence and pursuit of her own career goals. The show, hosted by reality star KimOprah, prov... -
Former Asaba Film Industry Worker, Anne Nnebedum Speaks Out On Dangerous Practices Following Jnr. Pope Death
In the wake of the tragic death of prominent Nigerian actor Junior Pope, Anne Nnebedum, a former worker within the Asaba film sector, has taken to social media to shed light on what she describes as perilous and reckless practices on movie sets in the industry. Nnebedum’s revelations have sparked... -
WIGWE: Family Of Bizman, Abimbola Ogunbanjo Files Lawsuit Over Fatal Helicopter Crash In California
The family of Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the esteemed former Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), has initiated legal action against Orbic Air LLC, a US-based charter flight company. The lawsuit comes in the wake of a tragic helicopter crash in Southern California this past February, which... -
Ondo Kidnapping Syndicate Exposed: Repentant Gang Member Hacked With Machete
In a dramatic turn of events in Ondo State, a member of a notorious kidnapping gang reportedly attacked a fellow gang member with a machete in a bid to prevent the exposure of their identities to law enforcement authorities. This incident was disclosed by Chief Adetunji Adeleye, the Commander of th... -
PHOTOS: Nigeria Air Force Bombard Terrorists’ Hideout With Air Strikes In Zamfara
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reported the successful elimination of numerous terrorists and their hideouts in Zamfara state following a raid on their locations.The operation, which was conducted by the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji, led to the bombing of two terrorist camps.According ... -
Water Spirits Are Angry - Video of Astrologer Warning People of Dates to Avoid Water Bodies
A video of a Nigerian astrologer telling netizens to avoid water from April 10th to 12th, 2024 has gone viral.The footage was shared online before the tragic death of Nollywood actor Junior Pope, who drowned in a river with some crew members.In the video, she said that there would be a near conjunc... -
JUST IN: "Bodies Of Makeup Artist & Cameraman Recovered, Sound Technician Still Missing" - Filmmaker, Stanley
In a somber development that has cast a shadow over Nigeria’s vibrant Nollywood industry, filmmaker Stanley has announced the recovery of the bodies of a makeup artist and a cameraman following a tragic incident that occurred during a film production. The search continues for the body of a sound ... -
Plateau State Police Arrest Two in Armed Robbery Crackdown
The Plateau State Police Command announced the arrest of two suspects linked to an armed robbery in Mavo Community, Wase Local Government Area. The successful operation also led to the recovery of weapons and a stolen motorcycle.DSP Alfred Alabo, the Public Relations Officer for the command, reveal... -
Police Kill Cult Leader Peter 'Daddy' Who Was Declared Wanted For Serial Murders in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command, under the leadership of Olatunji Disu, joined forces with the Intelligence Response Team and the Delta State Police Command to eliminate a notorious leader of the Iceland cult group, responsible for a string of murders targeting community leaders in Mgbuoshimini, Ob... -
Don Jazzy Backs Empress Judas as She Calls Out Movie Producer Who Tried Sleep!ng With Her For Role
Don Jazzy has drummed his support for influencer Empress Judas as she calls out Asabawood producer who tried sleep!ng with her after she paid N200k to secure a movie role with himThe Music Exec while reacting to the call out video by Empress Judas stated that: Say it loud, if we dont name names al... -
Female Billionaire, Truong My Lan Sentenced to Death For Looting $44bn From Vietnam Bank
A Vietnamese billionaire, Truong My Lan, has been sentenced to death for looting one of Vietnam’s largest banks for 11 years.Truong My Lan, 67, was sentenced to death on Thursday, April 11, at the stately yellow portico of the colonial-era courthouse in Ho Chi Minh City.The 67-year-old Vietnamese... -
Famous American Football Player, O.J. Simpson D!es at 76 After Cancer Battle
The former NFL great — who stood trial for the double-m¥rder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, in the ‘90s, only to be acquitted — passed away Wednesday, April 10, in Las Vegas.His family announced the sad news today, April 11, via his X account.He was surrou... -
20-Year-Old Man, Raphael Egbo Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Girlfriend In Delta (Photos)
In a heartbreaking incident that has shocked the community of Ozoro, Delta State, a 20-year-old man, identified as Raphael Egbo, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his 19-year-old girlfriend, Jessica Uzowanne. The tragic event, stemming from a disagreement between the young couple, occurre... -
Daniel Regha Talks About Rift With Toyin Abraham Says He Does Not Regard Her (Video)
Twitter adviser, Daniel Regha has spoken about his issues with actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham.Recall that Daniel Regha turned down an invitation from Toyin Abraham in July 2023 after he gave her film “Ijakumo” a negative review.Even while he has a lot of respect for the actress, he said t... -
“I Might Get Stabbed If I Speak” – Ruger On Why He Left D’Prince’s Jonzing World
In a revelation that has sent ripples through the Nigerian music industry, rising star Ruger has announced his departure from Jonzing World, the record label led by industry heavyweight D’Prince. Taking to the social media platform X, the singer detailed the reasons behind his decision, shedding ... -
How 17yr Old Boy Connived With His Friends to Fake His Kidnap For N1m Ransom in Delta
A young Nigerian boy, who is just 17 years old, (name withheld), has been arrested in Delta.The boy who allegedly faked his own kidnap in connivance with some of his friends was arrested by the police.Delta Police Commissioner, Abaniwonda Olufemi, who spoke to reporters in Asaba, said the incident ...
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