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![Alleged Baby Mama Appeals To Governor Uzodinma For DNA Test On Cubana Chief Priest’s Son (Video)]()
Alleged Baby Mama Appeals To Governor Uzodinma For DNA Test On Cubana Chief Priest’s Son (Video)
A woman claiming to have a child with popular businessman and socialite, Cubana Chief Priest, has made an emotional plea to Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, urging him to intervene and persuade the entrepreneur to take a DNA test. In a social media post, the alleged baby mama, who resides i... -
![Eid al-Fitr: FCT Minister, Wike Felicitates With Residents, Sends Reassuring Message]()
Eid al-Fitr: FCT Minister, Wike Felicitates With Residents, Sends Reassuring Message
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has extended warm felicitations to residents of the FCT, particularly the Muslim Ummah, as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.In his message on behalf of the FCT Administration (... -
!["I’ll Share Evidence Of Public Funds Theft Under Fubara" – Rivers Ex-HoS, George Nwaeke]()
"I’ll Share Evidence Of Public Funds Theft Under Fubara" – Rivers Ex-HoS, George Nwaeke
Former Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, George Nwaeke, has vowed to present evidence of alleged public funds theft under the administration of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara when summoned by security agencies. Speaking at a press briefing on Saturday, Nwaeke accused the Fubara-le... -
![Suspected Vandal Electrocuted While Attempting To Steal Transformer Cables In Aba (Video)]()
Suspected Vandal Electrocuted While Attempting To Steal Transformer Cables In Aba (Video)
A suspected vandal met a tragic end while attempting to steal **armored cables from a transformer** in Aba, Abia State. A viral video circulating on social media platform **X (formerly Twitter)** captured the grim aftermath, showing the lifeless body of the man atop the transformer after bein... -
![Cultists Attack Lobi Stars Players During Training In Makurdi]()
Cultists Attack Lobi Stars Players During Training In Makurdi
Players of Lobi Stars FC were attacked by suspected cultists during their training session in Makurdi on Monday evening, in what appears to be a violent reaction to the team’s poor performance. According to eyewitnesses, the assailants stormed the training ground, physically assaulting some... -
![NDLEA Arrests Lekki Businessman, Arokodare Damil Ebenezer Over 60 Parcels Of Imported Cannabis]()
NDLEA Arrests Lekki Businessman, Arokodare Damil Ebenezer Over 60 Parcels Of Imported Cannabis
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Lekki-based businessman, Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, over his alleged involvement in the shipment of 60 parcels of a potent strain of cannabis known as "Loud" from the United States to Nigeria. The 43-year-... -
![Deaf Pedestrian Killed In Tragic Lagos Accident As Reckless Driving Claims Another Life]()
Deaf Pedestrian Killed In Tragic Lagos Accident As Reckless Driving Claims Another Life
A deaf pedestrian lost his life in a fatal accident on Sunday while waiting for a commercial bus along Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, inward Maryland, near Temac Filling Station, Ikeja, Lagos. The tragic incident involved two Suzuki mini commercial buses, popularly known as "Korope," wi... -
![Nine Dead, 11 Injured in Fatal Katsina Road Crash]()
Nine Dead, 11 Injured in Fatal Katsina Road Crash
Tragedy struck on the Malumfashi-Kafur Road in Katsina State as a lone crash claimed the lives of nine persons, leaving 11 others injured. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in Katsina, Aliyu Ma’aji, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday. According to prel... -
![Panic As Petrol Price Surges To N970 Per Litre In Parts of Lagos, Ogun, and Abuja]()
Panic As Petrol Price Surges To N970 Per Litre In Parts of Lagos, Ogun, and Abuja
Fuel prices have surged in parts of Lagos, Ogun, and Abuja, with petrol now selling between N930 and N970 per litre, up from the previous N865 per litre. The price hike, which took effect on Saturday evening, saw filling station attendants confirming that they had earlier dispensed petrol at ... -
![CDS, General Christopher Musa Condemns Lynching of Northern Hunters In Edo, Calls For Justice]()
CDS, General Christopher Musa Condemns Lynching of Northern Hunters In Edo, Calls For Justice
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has strongly condemned the gruesome killing of northern hunters in Edo State , describing the incident as a tragic failure of due process that could have been avoided. The attack, which occurred on March 28, 2025, saw the victim... -
![Daddy Freeze Expresses Renewed Hope in Nigeria Under Tinubu’s Leadership]()
Daddy Freeze Expresses Renewed Hope in Nigeria Under Tinubu’s Leadership
Popular Nigerian On-Air Personality (OAP), Ifedayo Olarinde, widely known as Daddy Freeze, has expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, stating that the current administration has given him hope for the nation’s future. Speaking during an interview with Nigeria Info FM,... -
![BBNaija Set To Bring Back Physical Auditions For 2025 Season]()
BBNaija Set To Bring Back Physical Auditions For 2025 Season
Organizers of the popular reality show Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) have announced the return of physical auditions for its highly anticipated 2025 season. In a statement shared via Instagram on Saturday, the show’s management confirmed the shift from virtual to in-person auditions, marking ... -
![NDLEA Arrests Four in Katsina, Seizes 423kg Of Cannabis And 86,000 Diazepam Pills]()
NDLEA Arrests Four in Katsina, Seizes 423kg Of Cannabis And 86,000 Diazepam Pills
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested four suspects in Katsina State during an intelligence-led raid that uncovered a large cache of illicit drugs. According to a statement by NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, the operation took place on Friday, March 28, at Godai vil... -
![NDLEA Arrests 50-Year-Old Man, Suli Saheed With Hard Drugs in Ibadan]()
NDLEA Arrests 50-Year-Old Man, Suli Saheed With Hard Drugs in Ibadan
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 50-year-old suspect, Suli Saheed, for drug trafficking in Ibadan, Oyo Stat. According to a statement by Femi Babafemi, Director of Media & Advocacy at NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja**, Saheed was apprehended at the ... -
![NDLEA Intercepts 77.6kg Of Cannabis Hidden in Car Along Mokwa-Jebba Road]()
NDLEA Intercepts 77.6kg Of Cannabis Hidden in Car Along Mokwa-Jebba Road
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a major drug shipment along the Mokwa-Jebba Road in Niger State, seizing 77.6kg of compressed cannabis concealed in a false compartment of a vehicle. The agency confirmed the operation, which took place on Friday,... -
![Nigerian Navy Rescues 15 Passengers From Suspected Kidnappers On Bonny River]()
Nigerian Navy Rescues 15 Passengers From Suspected Kidnappers On Bonny River
\The Nigerian Navy has successfully rescued 15 passengers from a cargo boat following a suspected kidnapping attempt along the Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway. According to Sirajo Almustapha, Operations Officer of the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (NNFOB) Bonny, the incident occurred on F... -
![Bola Tinubu Reveals How Aminu Masari Stopped Him From Withdrawing Presidential Ambition]()
Bola Tinubu Reveals How Aminu Masari Stopped Him From Withdrawing Presidential Ambition
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed that he nearly abandoned his presidential bid but was encouraged to stay in the race by his former placeholder, Aminu Masari, and other allies. Speaking at a special Iftar event held in his honour at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Saturday night, ... -
![Nigerian Navy Hands Over 17 Bags Of Cannabis To NDLEA]()
Nigerian Navy Hands Over 17 Bags Of Cannabis To NDLEA
The Nigerian Navy has handed over 17 bags of cannabis sativa to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), reinforcing its commitment to combating drug trafficking along the nation's waterways. In a statement released on its official Facebook page, the Navy disclosed that the hand... -
!["I Know What I Want" – Mercy Aigbe Dismisses Marriage Criticism]()
"I Know What I Want" – Mercy Aigbe Dismisses Marriage Criticism
Mercy Aigbe Adeoti has dismissed negative comments about her marriage to movie marketer Kazim Adeoti, labeling them as mere “noise” from people who may have their own personal strugglesDuring an appearance on the talk show Iriri Mi, hosted by Bimpe Akintunde, Aigbe addressed allegations that sh... -
![Video of 50yr Old NURTW Boss, MC Oluomo Bowing to Greet 39yr Old Seyi Tinubu Sparks Reactions]()
Video of 50yr Old NURTW Boss, MC Oluomo Bowing to Greet 39yr Old Seyi Tinubu Sparks Reactions
At a recent event in Lagos, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, was observed bowing to Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This act has sparked various reactions, highlighting the dynamics of their relationship and the cultural significance of such gestures.MC Oluom... -
![I’m Inspired To Do More For Nigeria Says Tinubu As He Celebrates 73rd Birthday]()
I’m Inspired To Do More For Nigeria Says Tinubu As He Celebrates 73rd Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has said that his 73rd birthday has inspired him to do more to ensure that his government achieves its set objectives for Nigeria.The president spoke after attending the Friday Jumat prayers at the National Mosque in Abuja.President Tinubu said he prayed for God’s protection... -
![World Richest Billionaire Elon Musk Sells Off X, Formely Twitter in $33B Deal]()
World Richest Billionaire Elon Musk Sells Off X, Formely Twitter in $33B Deal
World’s richest billionaire, Elon Musk, makes headlines as he sells off X, formerly Twitter, in a $33 billion deal.It’s worth noting that Elon Musk acquired Twitter in October 2022 for $44 billion introducing several new features to the app.The acquisition of X by xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial ... -
!["Nigerian Rap Community Once Called Me Boring" – M.I Abaga Recounts]()
"Nigerian Rap Community Once Called Me Boring" – M.I Abaga Recounts
Famous Nigerian rapper M.I Abaga has shared his thoughts on the ongoing hip-hop feud between American rapper Kendrick Lamar and his Canadian counterpart, Drake.He stated that he could relate to what Drake is currently experiencing in the United States due to the beef, noting that at a certain point... -
![Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Sultan of Sokoto Finally Declares Sunday As Eid After Moon Finally Appears]()
Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Sultan of Sokoto Finally Declares Sunday As Eid After Moon Finally Appears
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially declared Sunday, March 30, 2025, as Eid-ul-Fitr following the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon across multiple locations in Nigeria.The announcement, made on Saturday night from his palace, marks the end ... -
![Hotel Manager, Three Others Arrested Over Murder Of Guest, Bishop Sunday Ogofotha In Delta]()
Hotel Manager, Three Others Arrested Over Murder Of Guest, Bishop Sunday Ogofotha In Delta
The Delta State Police Command has arrested the manager of Century Home Hotel in Owhelogbo, Isoko North Local Government Area, along with three accomplices, over the gruesome murder of a guest, Bishop Sunday Ogofotha. Police spokesperson SP Bright Edafe confirmed the arrests in a statement on... -
![Man Who Bought Stolen iPhone For ₦20,000 Exposed While Trying to Resell It (Video)]()
Man Who Bought Stolen iPhone For ₦20,000 Exposed While Trying to Resell It (Video)
A Nigerian man’s attempt to flip a stolen iPhone 14 for a huge profit backfired after his deception was uncovered, as captured in a now-viral TikTok video. According to the video, the man had allegedly purchased the high-end smartphone from a *mallam* for just ₦20,000. Believing he had st... -
![Six-Day-Old Baby Dies After Being Given Water Against Medical Advice]()
Six-Day-Old Baby Dies After Being Given Water Against Medical Advice
A tragic incident has sparked widespread reactions on social media after a six-day-old baby reportedly lost its life due to water intoxication, despite medical warnings against giving water to newborns. According to a viral TikTok post, the mother had been advised by doctors not to give her b... -
![Kidnap Victim Slams Nigerian Police For Ignoring Evidence After Paying ₦580,000 Ransom]()
Kidnap Victim Slams Nigerian Police For Ignoring Evidence After Paying ₦580,000 Ransom
A Nigerian woman who was recently freed after paying a ₦580,000 ransom to kidnappers has expressed outrage over the inaction of security agencies, despite providing crucial evidence that could have led to the arrest of her captors. In a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), the woman recounte... -
![Mother, Falitatu Amidu;, Daughter Jailed For Stealing Ponmo, Stockfish, Dry Meat Worth N1m in Ogun]()
Mother, Falitatu Amidu;, Daughter Jailed For Stealing Ponmo, Stockfish, Dry Meat Worth N1m in Ogun
An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court in Isabo has sentenced a woman, Falitatu Amidu, and her daughter, Ayisatu, to six months in prison for stealing a sack of stockfish, dry ponmo, and dried cow meat worth N1 million. The stolen goods belonged to a trader, Mrs. Kafayat Alao. The convicts, residen... -
![Ramadan Fasting May Continue In Nigeria –Sultan Of Sokoto Declares Moon Has Not Been Sighted]()
Ramadan Fasting May Continue In Nigeria –Sultan Of Sokoto Declares Moon Has Not Been Sighted
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has announced that fasting may continue on Sunday, because the moon has not been sighted in Nigeria, to indicate the end of the month of Ramadan.NSCIA,under the leadership of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubaka... -
![Cable Thief Electrocuted While Attempting to Vandalize Transformer In Lagos]()
Cable Thief Electrocuted While Attempting to Vandalize Transformer In Lagos
Residents of Obalende, Lagos, were thrown into panic after an unidentified man was electrocuted while attempting to steal cables from a live transformer near the late Chief Odogwu’s building, beside the Police Microfinance Bank. The incident, which occurred late at night, left the thief’s... -
![Bournemouth v Manchester City: English FA Cup Q-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Bournemouth v Manchester City: English FA Cup Q-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Sunday 30th March, 2025 Time : 5:30 pm Stadium: Vitality Stadium Referee: Stuart Attwell (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Bournemouth [/size]On Bournemouth's side, Iraola will be bemoaning the absence of two of his most integral performers, as i... -
![Tragedy in Delta: Speeding Petrol Tanker Kills Woman and Child, Injures Others]()
Tragedy in Delta: Speeding Petrol Tanker Kills Woman and Child, Injures Others
A speeding petrol tanker lost control and killed a woman and her child in Delta State, leaving several others injured and destroying properties worth millions of naira. The fatal accident occurred on Tuesday evening along Ubeji/Egbokodo Road near Ayiri Junction, Warri, when the woman was retu... -
![Two Scavengers, Kamoru Mustapha & Mubarak Idris Arrested For Stealing Aluminum Cables In Ogun]()
Two Scavengers, Kamoru Mustapha & Mubarak Idris Arrested For Stealing Aluminum Cables In Ogun
Operatives of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation, and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps) have apprehended two suspected cable thieves in Onijanganjangan, Obada-Oko, Ewekoro Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Kamoru Mustapha, 25, and Mubarak Idris, 26, were caught in the ea... -
![Gunmen Abduct Six in Kogi Community, Residents Flee Amid Rising Insecurity]()
Gunmen Abduct Six in Kogi Community, Residents Flee Amid Rising Insecurity
Suspected kidnappers have abducted six individuals, including a timber contractor, during a violent attack on Ayetoro-Kiri, a community in the Bunu district of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, Kogi State. The assailants, who stormed the village on motorcycles Thursday afternoon, fired gunsho... -
![VeryDarkMan Slams Tinubu Over Herdsmen Attacks, Warns of Looming Religious Crisis (Video)]()
VeryDarkMan Slams Tinubu Over Herdsmen Attacks, Warns of Looming Religious Crisis (Video)
Popular social media activist, VeryDarkMan, has launched a scathing critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing his administration of failing to address the ongoing attacks by suspected herdsmen across the country. He warned that the unchecked violence could escalate into a full-blown religio... -
!["Your Distribution Of Sex Appeal Won’t Take You Anywhere In Nollywood" – Actress, Ebun Hodo]()
"Your Distribution Of Sex Appeal Won’t Take You Anywhere In Nollywood" – Actress, Ebun Hodo
Nollywood actress Ebun Hodo has rejected the idea that physical appearance is enough to achieve success in the Nigerian film industry, stating that talent and dedication matter far more than looks. In a recent interview, Hodo emphasized that relying on sex appeal alone would not take an actor... -
![Nigerian Songstress, Waje Reflects On Early Career Mistakes, Stresses Business Knowledge For Artists]()
Nigerian Songstress, Waje Reflects On Early Career Mistakes, Stresses Business Knowledge For Artists
Renowned Nigerian singer Waje has opened up about her early misconceptions in the music industry, admitting that she once believed vocal talent alone was enough to guarantee success. Speaking at the Creative Blueprint Masterclass organized by filmmaker Funke Akindele, she highlighted the crucial ro... -
![Security Guard, Ifeanyi Ani Beaten to Death Over Headlights Dispute In Rivers State]()
Security Guard, Ifeanyi Ani Beaten to Death Over Headlights Dispute In Rivers State
A tragic incident unfolded in Rumukrushi, Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, as a security guard, Ifeanyi Ani, was allegedly beaten to death by a customer at a popular eatery. Eyewitnesses told *PUNCH* on Saturday that the altercation began when Ani approached a parked vehicle ... -
!["How I Was Accused Of Stealing Gold In The UK" – Makeup Artist Adewunmi Fatai Opens Up (Video)]()
"How I Was Accused Of Stealing Gold In The UK" – Makeup Artist Adewunmi Fatai Opens Up (Video)
Renowned Nollywood makeover artist and actor Mustapha Sholagbade’s baby mama, Adewunmi Fatai, has shared a harrowing experience she encountered while in the United Kingdom. During an interview on *Talk to B Podcast* with Biola Bayo, Adewunmi revealed that she was falsely accused of stealing...
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