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![Actor Ijoba Lande Makes U-Turn On N90k Payment, Apologises To Funke Akindele]()
Actor Ijoba Lande Makes U-Turn On N90k Payment, Apologises To Funke Akindele
Following backlash from fans and colleagues, actor Ijoba Lande has publicly apologised to filmmaker Funke Akindele after a controversial video of him discussing his past earnings went viral.In an emotional Instagram video posted on Friday, the actor prostrated before the camera, pleading for forgiv... -
![Actress Regina Chukwu Shares Her Greatest Regret]()
Actress Regina Chukwu Shares Her Greatest Regret
Popular Nigerian actress Regina Chukwu has revealed that listening to actor Akin Lewis’ plea is her greatest regret. In a recent video shared on her YouTube channel, Chukwu narrated her robbery experience at a movie location five years ago.Chukwu explained that she was lodged in a hotel with Akin... -
![Sowore Calls For Patience Jonathan’s Imprisonment For Jailing Workers 6yrs Without Trial Over Alleged N750m Jewelry Theft]()
Sowore Calls For Patience Jonathan’s Imprisonment For Jailing Workers 6yrs Without Trial Over Alleged N750m Jewelry Theft
Activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, has called for the imprisonment of former Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan, in response to the recent sentencing of 15 of her domestic staff.The staff members were imprisoned for over six years due to their alleged involvement in the theft of Mrs. Jona... -
![WTO Director-General Okonjo-Iweala Warns Trump Over New Tariffs]()
WTO Director-General Okonjo-Iweala Warns Trump Over New Tariffs
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, WTO, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has stated that the organisation is “monitoring and analysing” the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on 2 April.In a statement issued on Friday, Dr Okonjo-Iweala confirmed: “Many members have reach... -
![Former VP, Abubakar Atiku Debunks Resigning From PDP]()
Former VP, Abubakar Atiku Debunks Resigning From PDP
The former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has denied resigning from the party.Atiku described himself as a bona fide and loyal member of PDP.He accused desperate politicians of sponsoring the falsehood through a Facebook page.In a statement signed by hi... -
![Akpabio Denies Senator Natasha’s Assassination Claim]()
Akpabio Denies Senator Natasha’s Assassination Claim
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied a claim made by suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over an alleged assassination.Recall that the female Senator, had accused Mr. Akpabio of conniving with former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to assassinate her.... -
![Mr Macaroni Slams Alleged Detention Of Domestic Staff Linked To Patience Jonathan’s Missing Jewelry]()
Mr Macaroni Slams Alleged Detention Of Domestic Staff Linked To Patience Jonathan’s Missing Jewelry
Nigerian skit maker and activist, Mr. Macaroni, has condemned the alleged prolonged detention of some domestic workers reportedly accused of stealing jewellery from former First Lady, Patience Jonathan.In a post shared via social media on Friday, Mr. Macaroni reacted to a report claiming that the d... -
![Everton v Arsenal: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Everton v Arsenal: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Saturday 5th April, 2025 Time : 12:30 pm Stadium: Goodison Park Referee: Darren England (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Everton [/size]On Everton's side, Tarkowski arguably should be suspended for this encounter after the PGMOL admitted that hi... -
![Man Sentenced To 84 Years In Prison For Brutal Attack On Civil Servant In Ekiti]()
Man Sentenced To 84 Years In Prison For Brutal Attack On Civil Servant In Ekiti
A 33-year-old man, Oluwatuyi Bidemi, has been sentenced to 84 years in prison by an Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti for robbery, attempted murder, kidnapping, and rape.Justice Adeniyi Familoni delivered the judgment after finding him guilty on all four charges brought against him. Bidemi was in... -
![Benue Residents Panic As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Fresh Attack]()
Benue Residents Panic As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Fresh Attack
Gunmen struck in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State when they hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and kidnapping all the passengers on board.The assailants, however, abandoned a toddler who was also in the vehicle. Authorities have launched an investigation i... -
![Youths Hail Nigerian Army As Troops Rescue 4 Kidnap Victims In Taraba]()
Youths Hail Nigerian Army As Troops Rescue 4 Kidnap Victims In Taraba
Youths in Taraba State have hailed the Nigerian Army following the rescue of four kidnap victims and continued efforts to restore peace through Operation LAFIYAN JAMAA.Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, OPS, rescued the kidnap victims during an operation o... -
![Gov Fintiri Lauds DSS For Rescue Of Kidnapped Catholic Priests In Adamawa]()
Gov Fintiri Lauds DSS For Rescue Of Kidnapped Catholic Priests In Adamawa
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has lauded the Department of State Services (DSS) for rescuing two Catholic priests kidnapped in Numan Local Government Area.Fintiri made the commendation in a statement issued by Humwashi Wonosikou, his Chief Press Secretary, on Friday in Yola.The News Agency of ... -
![Bandits Ambush Commercial Vehicle on Kebbi-Sokoto Road, Kill Passenger]()
Bandits Ambush Commercial Vehicle on Kebbi-Sokoto Road, Kill Passenger
A group of armed bandits ambushed a commercial vehicle traveling from Kebbi to Sokoto on Thursday, killing one passenger in a deadly attack along the highway.The incident, which occurred around 11:30 a.m., was revealed in a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama on X on Friday.According to Makama... -
![I Was Offered Life Changing Money to Campaign Against Peter Obi, But I Refused - Rapper Odumodu]()
I Was Offered Life Changing Money to Campaign Against Peter Obi, But I Refused - Rapper Odumodu
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has stirred up conversation online after revealing that he was offered a life-changing amount of money to campaign against Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate — but he refused the offer.The artist made this revelation in a recent interview, ... -
![Shocking Revelation!!! “I No Go Reach 40 Years Old, I Know Say I Go Kpai Soon” – Man Reveals]()
Shocking Revelation!!! “I No Go Reach 40 Years Old, I Know Say I Go Kpai Soon” – Man Reveals
A young man has disclosed in a video that he will not get to age 40 because he knows he will die soon due to an agreement made.In a video shared by the young man, he disclosed that he has had an agreement hence nothing will stop him from dying before age 40.The young man did not reveal who he made ... -
!["A Mother Will Always Be A Mother" - Lady Shares Experience With A Trader Who Refused To Sell Sniper To Her]()
"A Mother Will Always Be A Mother" - Lady Shares Experience With A Trader Who Refused To Sell Sniper To Her
A Nigerian lady, Angela Onoja, has revealed that a female shop owner refused to sell insecticide k!ller popularly known as sniper, to her. According to her, the woman concluded that she wanted to take her own life because she got drenched in the rain. “I wanted to buy sniper last night. The woma... -
![Lovely Video Of Reality TV Star, Nengi As She Shows Off Her Baby Girl]()
Lovely Video Of Reality TV Star, Nengi As She Shows Off Her Baby Girl
BBNaija star, Nengi, has shared a lovely video of herself and her baby girl.Nengi welcomed her bundle of joy in February 2025. She posted the lovely video of herself cuddling her baby on social media. Watch the video below [size=14pt] VIDEO [/size] ... -
![President Tinubu’s Political Adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed Resigns]()
President Tinubu’s Political Adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed Resigns
The political adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has resigned.It was reported that the former spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) tendered his resignation about two weeks ago.Presidential sources were quoted as saying Dr. Baba-Ahmed did not provide details of the... -
![Bandits Abduct Ondo Transporter, Muihili Adebayo, Kill Son And Shoot Wife]()
Bandits Abduct Ondo Transporter, Muihili Adebayo, Kill Son And Shoot Wife
A popular transporter, Muihili Adebayo, has been abducted by armed bandits in Ondo State, with the assailants killing his son and injuring his wife during the attack at their residence in the Shagari area of Owo Local Government Area on Wednesday, April 2.Adebayo, who operates the Akure-Lagos route... -
![NYSC Confirms Payment Of N77,000 Minimum Wage Arrears To Outgone Corps Members]()
NYSC Confirms Payment Of N77,000 Minimum Wage Arrears To Outgone Corps Members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has guaranteed that corps members who just finished their national service will be paid the outstanding arrears of the N77,000 allowance.Brig Gen Olakunle Nafiu, Director-General of the NYSC, made the assurance during the Batch A 2025 pre-mobilisation session... -
![Singer, Zinoleesky Announces Birth Of His Second Child]()
Singer, Zinoleesky Announces Birth Of His Second Child
Popular Nigerian musician, Oniyide Azeez popularly known as Zinoleesky has recently welcomed his second child. He shared the news on his Instagram on the 3rd of April posting pictures of him cradling the newborn. ” owo baba Zafar…..” he quotedZinoleesky is a 24 year old Nigerian singer and s... -
![Actor, Ijoba Lande Reveals Moment Funke Akindele Gave Him N90k For 1 Month On Set]()
Actor, Ijoba Lande Reveals Moment Funke Akindele Gave Him N90k For 1 Month On Set
Nollywood actor and comedian Ijoba Lande has opened up about his experience working with Funke Akindele on a movie setOn a voicenote trending on social media, Lande shared details of his payment, revealing he earned N90,000 for his role in the production, which lasted a month at Amen Estate.Reflect... -
![APC Debunks Rift Between Tinubu-Shettima Amid North Central’s Push For 2027 Vice Presidency]()
APC Debunks Rift Between Tinubu-Shettima Amid North Central’s Push For 2027 Vice Presidency
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed speculations of a rift between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, rejecting claims that Tinubu is considering a new running mate for the 2027 elections.Despite Tinubu not officially announcing a re-election bid, p... -
![I Will Soon Present S3xual Assault Evidence Against Akpabio Says Senator Natasha]()
I Will Soon Present S3xual Assault Evidence Against Akpabio Says Senator Natasha
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has stated that she would soon tender evidence of the s3xual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.The suspended lawmaker stated that she would do so at the appropriate time and place.While speaking on Channels T... -
![Check Friend Reaction As Lady Cries Bitterly After Nobody Showed Up For Her Birthday Party]()
Check Friend Reaction As Lady Cries Bitterly After Nobody Showed Up For Her Birthday Party
A lady has taken to her page to share how none of her friends attended the birthday party she organized for weeks.The birthday celebrant faced backlash from one of her friends who was invited but refused to go. The friend of the celebrant gave reasons why none of the celebrant’s friends showed up... -
![Renowned Bauchi Cleric, Abdulaziz Dutsen Tanshi Is Dead]()
Renowned Bauchi Cleric, Abdulaziz Dutsen Tanshi Is Dead
Prominent Islamic cleric and Chief Imam of Dutsen Tanshi Jumaat Mosque, Dr. Idris Abdulaziz, has passed away after a lengthy battle with an undisclosed illness.He died on Thursday night, leaving the Bauchi community and beyond in mourning over the loss of a respected religious leader.Funeral prayer... -
![How Nigerian Army Intercepts Illicit Drugs In Ogun]()
How Nigerian Army Intercepts Illicit Drugs In Ogun
Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under 81 Division, Kofo Abayomi, Lagos, have intercepted 320 wraps of substance suspected to be Cannabis Sativa from a suspected transnational drug syndicate, in Alamutu general area in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State.Acting Deputy Director Army Publi... -
![Moment Peller Surprises Man With N1M Gift For Dispatch Rider Business]()
Moment Peller Surprises Man With N1M Gift For Dispatch Rider Business
A video has emerged of TikToker Peller generously giving a man N1 million to purchase a bike for his dispatch riding businessThe man had reached out to Peller for help, sharing his dreams of starting the business but lacking the necessary means.Peller, initially skeptical, questioned the man’s in... -
![“Your Days Are Numbered In Politics” – Natasha Akpoti Warns Akpabio, Bello Over INEC Decision]()
“Your Days Are Numbered In Politics” – Natasha Akpoti Warns Akpabio, Bello Over INEC Decision
Senator Natasha Akpoti has applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after they rejected the petition to recall her process by the National Assembly.It was reported that INEC rejected the recall process by the National Assembly citing the petition’s failure to meet the consti... -
![Autopsy Result Reveals Late Boxer Olanrewaju Segun Died Of Sudden Cradiac Arrest]()
Autopsy Result Reveals Late Boxer Olanrewaju Segun Died Of Sudden Cradiac Arrest
An autopsy has reportedly revealed that Nigerian boxer Olanrewaju Segun died from sudden cardiac arrest. Investigations into his heart condition are ongoing, and his body is expected to be held for two weeks before being released for burial in Nigeria. Segun collapsed during a light-heavyweig... -
![Workers Allegedly Kill Site Engineer, Bury Body In Shallow Grave At Construction Site In Delta]()
Workers Allegedly Kill Site Engineer, Bury Body In Shallow Grave At Construction Site In Delta
The body of 38-year-old site engineer Chigozie Udalor, who was allegedly murdered and buried in a shallow grave by his employees, has been discovered by the Delta State Police Command.SP Bright Edafe, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a video statement released on Thursda... -
![British Catholic Missionary And His Assistant Abducted' By 'Armed Men' In Cameroon]()
British Catholic Missionary And His Assistant Abducted' By 'Armed Men' In Cameroon
An 83-year-old British missionary, Huub Welters, and his assistant, Henry Kang, have been kidnapped by an unknown group of armed men in Cameroon, his church group has said.They were captured on Tuesday, April 1, in Bambui, a town located in the country's separatist conflict-hit Anglophon... -
![How Vigilante’s Stray Bullet Kills 12-Year-Old Boy In Minna]()
How Vigilante’s Stray Bullet Kills 12-Year-Old Boy In Minna
A 12-year-old boy identified as Adnan Bulana, has been killed by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a vigilante in an attempt to disperse hoodlums in Minna, Niger State.The incident happened in the Soje ‘A’ area of Minna when the vigilantes went to arrest suspected miscreants.The miscreants resi... -
![Gunmen Reportedly Kill 10 Persons In Fresh Plateau Attack]()
Gunmen Reportedly Kill 10 Persons In Fresh Plateau Attack
Gunmen have once again struck in Plateau State, killing at least 10 people in coordinated attacks on five communities in Bokkos Local Government Area.This latest incident comes just six days after a similar attack in Ruwi, where 10 people were shot dead and three others injured during a wake-keep c... -
![Nigerian Man Recalls How People Laughed At Him And His Wife Over Her Makeup And For Using Bread As Cake On Their Wedding Day]()
Nigerian Man Recalls How People Laughed At Him And His Wife Over Her Makeup And For Using Bread As Cake On Their Wedding Day
A Nigerian man, Meshach Owunebe Oko, also known as Uncle Wowo, has recounted how he and his wife were ridiculed for using loaves of bread as cake on their wedding day. Oko, who disclosed this in a Facebook post on their first wedding anniversary on Wednesday, April 3, said the matter was made worse... -
![BREAKING: Supreme Court Sets Aside Judgment Recognising Abure As LP's National Chairman]()
BREAKING: Supreme Court Sets Aside Judgment Recognising Abure As LP's National Chairman
The Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognising Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP).In a unanimous judgment on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to have pronounced A... -
![Minister Of Works, Umahi Denies Owing Businesswoman N200m, S3xual Harassment Allegations]()
Minister Of Works, Umahi Denies Owing Businesswoman N200m, S3xual Harassment Allegations
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has vowed to sue a businesswoman, Tracynither Ohiri, who claimed that he owes her ₦200 million for promotional materials she supplied during his 2014 governorship campaign.Speaking on Thursday while fielding questions from newsmen during his tour of the Independence... -
![Nigerian Lady Recounts Her Ordeal After She Followed a Friend to Dubai to Meet a Man]()
Nigerian Lady Recounts Her Ordeal After She Followed a Friend to Dubai to Meet a Man
A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to recount her harrowing experience after following a friend to Dubai in search of a better life. According to her, what was supposed to be an opportunity for greener pastures quickly turned into a nightmare.The lady, who chose to remain anonymous, explaine... -
![Check Doctor's Reaction To Report Of Pregnant Lady Who Died At A Hospital Due To N500K Deposit]()
Check Doctor's Reaction To Report Of Pregnant Lady Who Died At A Hospital Due To N500K Deposit
Nigerian doctor explains why the hospital where a pregnant lady passed away shouldn’t be hastily cursed as he shares his experience.It would be recalled that a pregnant lady was reported to have passed away while the hospital allegedly insisted on a N500K deposit before treatment.A Nigerian docto... -
!['Everybody Has Body Odour' -Show Promoter, Toba Abiodun Laments As He Visits Nigeria]()
'Everybody Has Body Odour' -Show Promoter, Toba Abiodun Laments As He Visits Nigeria
A show promoter, Toba Abiodun, who recently arrived in Nigeria, has taken a swipe at the leaders and the environment.He took to Instagram to share a video documenting his arrival into the airport in Nigeria.He lamented that the airport is dilapidated like "a war torn country's airport&quo...
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