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![Nigerians Kick Against Arrest of Nigerian Maid Accused of Kidnapping Her Boss' Baby in Libya]()
Nigerians Kick Against Arrest of Nigerian Maid Accused of Kidnapping Her Boss' Baby in Libya
Nigerians in Libya have kicked against the arrest of a Nigerian woman accused of kidnapping her employer’s maid in Tripoli.Libya Observer reported on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, that the Nigerian woman, who works as a housemaid, was arrested by the police in Tripoli’s Ain Zara district for abduc... -
![Politician Slammed After Telling Man To Reduce How Much Food His Nannies Enjoy]()
Politician Slammed After Telling Man To Reduce How Much Food His Nannies Enjoy
A politician is trending on X after tweeting advice to a man about regulating how much food his nannies consume.The man had come online to narrate how his nannies eat eba and soup with tea every morning before they start their job. He joked about the combination and wondered how much his children p... -
![Sen. Ned Newoko Pens Sweet Note to Wife, Regina Daniels on Their 6th Anniversary]()
Sen. Ned Newoko Pens Sweet Note to Wife, Regina Daniels on Their 6th Anniversary
Senator Ned Nwoko recently marked his sixth wedding anniversary with Nollywood actress Regina Daniels by sharing a heartfelt, poetic tribute on his Instagram account. His note—styled in verse—recounts their journey together over the past six years and playfully reminds everyone that after all t... -
![25Yr Old Man, Joseph Abodunrin Kills Self In Osun Over Hardship]()
25Yr Old Man, Joseph Abodunrin Kills Self In Osun Over Hardship
A 25-year-old man identified as Joseph Abodunrin, has taken his own life in Dagbolu community in Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State due to the cost of living in the country, which he allegedly claimed was taking a toll on his mental health.A family member, Abodunrin Grace, confirmed his dea... -
![Boutique Owner Alleges N15M Worth Of Goods Looted During NAFDAC Raid On Onitsha Market]()
Boutique Owner Alleges N15M Worth Of Goods Looted During NAFDAC Raid On Onitsha Market
A young entrepreneur from Anambra State, Ms. Sophia Eberechukwu Okoye, has reportedly lost goods worth over N15 million after her boutique was looted by suspected soldiers accompanying the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) during a raid at the Onitsha Drug Market.Ok... -
![Sons Of Late Funk Musician, William Onyeabor Remembers Him On His 79th Posthumous Birthday]()
Sons Of Late Funk Musician, William Onyeabor Remembers Him On His 79th Posthumous Birthday
The family of legendary Nigerian musician and electronic funk pioneer William Onyeabor has honored his legacy on what would have been his 79th birthday.In a statement, his sons—Charles, Emeka, and Chika Onyeabor—celebrated their father’s enduring legacy, describing his music and spirit as ete... -
![UPDATE; 6 Constitutional Amendments Bills Pass Second Reading In House Of Reps]()
UPDATE; 6 Constitutional Amendments Bills Pass Second Reading In House Of Reps
Six constitutional amendment bills have passed the second reading in the House of Representatives.The bills which the Green Chamber considered for second reading during Wednesday’s plenary, included the bills seeking review of the framework for Local Government Administration, death penalty law, ... -
![Stick to One Wife - Emir Zazzau Advises Muslim Men Amid Worsening Economic Hardship]()
Stick to One Wife - Emir Zazzau Advises Muslim Men Amid Worsening Economic Hardship
Given the worsening economic hardship in the country, the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamali, has advised men who are not financially buoyant to stick to one wife in order to raise responsible families.The monarch lamented how polygamy is tearing families apart because the heads of the fa... -
![BREAKING; Kidnapped Imo Catholic Priest, Ubaechu Regains Freedom]()
BREAKING; Kidnapped Imo Catholic Priest, Ubaechu Regains Freedom
The kidnapped Parish Priest of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Izombe, in Imo State, Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, has been released.A statement by the Owerri Archdiocese Chancellor/Secretary, Rev. Fr. Patrick Mbara, early Thursday morning disclosed that Ubaechu was released on Wednesday.Recall that the ... -
![Mastermind and K!llers Of Abducted Catholic Priest, Fr Sylvester Okechukwu Arrested in Kaduna]()
Mastermind and K!llers Of Abducted Catholic Priest, Fr Sylvester Okechukwu Arrested in Kaduna
Two suspects have been arrested by troops of Sector 7 Operation SAFE HAVEN in connection with the alleged m8rder of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, the parish priest of St. Mary Catholic Church, Tachira village in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was reported that the priest of ... -
![Two Men Sentenced To Death For Murder In Plateau]()
Two Men Sentenced To Death For Murder In Plateau
A Plateau State High Court has sentenced Thomas Danboyi and Pam Lang to death by hanging for their roles in the 2010 murder of Chung Bot in Tahai Gyel Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area.Delivering the judgment on Wednesday, Chief Judge David Gwong Mann ruled that the prosecution had proven bey... -
![UPDATE: Drama As Businessman, Okorie Sylvernus Caught With $578k Cash Collapses In Court During Trial]()
UPDATE: Drama As Businessman, Okorie Sylvernus Caught With $578k Cash Collapses In Court During Trial
The businessman, Okorie Sylvernus Sunday, who was arrested with $578,000 in cash at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, collapsed on Wednesday morning during his trial in court.The suspect was brought to the Federal High Court, Lagos, for his trial which commenced at 8.30 am.H... -
![JUST IN; Drug Prices May Drop As FG Implements Zero VAT, Duties]()
JUST IN; Drug Prices May Drop As FG Implements Zero VAT, Duties
Experts predict that drug prices may decrease following the implementation of the federal government’s executive order eliminating VAT and excise duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices.The Nigeria Customs Service yesterday said it had commenced the implementation of Value Added Tax... -
![VIDEO: Fada Oluoma Condemns Those Who Say 'Holy Ghost Fire' During Prayers, Calls Them Antichrists]()
VIDEO: Fada Oluoma Condemns Those Who Say 'Holy Ghost Fire' During Prayers, Calls Them Antichrists
Rev. Fr. Chinenye Oluoma, a Nigerian Catholic priest, has warned Christians against praying "Holy Ghost fire" against their enemies, stating that such prayers go against the teachings of Christ. According to him, anyone who prays for fire to consume their enemies does not have the spirit ... -
![Female Nursery Teacher Accused Of Defil!ng 3 Year Old Child in Daycare]()
Female Nursery Teacher Accused Of Defil!ng 3 Year Old Child in Daycare
A preschool teacher has been charged after allegedly r@ping a three-year-old child in a horrific attack.48-year-old Sarah Hazledine allegedly r@ped the toddler in August 2024 while working as a teacher at Spearfish day care in South Dakota.She has since been charged with first-degree r@pe of a mino... -
![Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Suffering Since I Left Office – Ex-Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung Claims]()
Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Suffering Since I Left Office – Ex-Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung Claims
Solomon Dalung, the former Nigerian Minister of Youths and Sports Development, has lamented the poor outing of Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the ongoing World Cup qualifiers.Speaking during a visit to the Emir of Ilorin’s palace in Kwara State, Dalung attributed the team’s struggles to poor sport... -
![FG Declares Monday, Tuesday as Public Holidays For Eid-el-Fitr Celebration]()
FG Declares Monday, Tuesday as Public Holidays For Eid-el-Fitr Celebration
The Federal government has declared Monday, March 31 and Tuesday April 1 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration.The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, March 26, by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Magdalene Ajani.The ... -
![Ex-PDP Chairman’s Son, Nasir Ali, Others Re-Arraigned Over ‘N2.2b Subsidy Fraud’]()
Ex-PDP Chairman’s Son, Nasir Ali, Others Re-Arraigned Over ‘N2.2b Subsidy Fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday re-arraigned Mamman Nasir Ali, son of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Ahmadu Ali, for allegedly being involved in a N2.2 billion oil subsidy fraud.Ali alongside Christian Taylor and their oil company, Nasaman Oil Services ... -
![Security Guard, Two Others Arrested For Stealing in Borno State]()
Security Guard, Two Others Arrested For Stealing in Borno State
The Borno State Police Command has apprehended three suspects, including a security guard, for allegedly stealing 19 sewing machine heads from the Dala Lawanti Skills Acquisition Center in Maiduguri.According to the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, the suspects—34-year-old... -
![Massive Explosion Rocks Chinese Gas Company in Abia Leaving Two Dead, Many Others Injured]()
Massive Explosion Rocks Chinese Gas Company in Abia Leaving Two Dead, Many Others Injured
Two persons were killed while eleven others sustained serious injuries in an explosion that occurred at Inner Galaxy Gas Plant in Asa, Ukwa West LGA of Abia State.The explosion occurred around 9:00 am while customers were being attended to at the facility, according to a community source, who added... -
![Why I Rejected Goodluck Jonathan's Offer After He Gave Me Money to Work For Him – Sowore]()
Why I Rejected Goodluck Jonathan's Offer After He Gave Me Money to Work For Him – Sowore
Activist politician and former African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore on Thursday disclosed how ex-President Goodluck Jonathan sent an emissary to look for him with money in the United Kingdom, UK.Sowore said Jonathan offered him an opportunity to work in his then gove... -
![Watch Hilarious Moment A Shy Bride Refuses To Kiss Her Husband Because Of Her Dad]()
Watch Hilarious Moment A Shy Bride Refuses To Kiss Her Husband Because Of Her Dad
A bride’s shyness got the better of her as she hesitated to kiss her husband because of her father’s presence.The bride’s shyness about sharing a kiss was intensified by her father’s presence after the couple had been joined together and told to kiss to seal their marriage.Under his sunglas... -
![Nollywood Actress Lili Afe In Shock After Being Charged $1200 For Aso-ebi]()
Nollywood Actress Lili Afe In Shock After Being Charged $1200 For Aso-ebi
Nollywood actress Lili Afe has expressed her shock and frustration after being asked to pay $1,200 for aso ebi for a friend’s wedding in Lagos.Taking to Instagram on March 26, 2025, Lili shared her disbelief, explaining how she had eagerly congratulated her friend upon receiving the wedding invit... -
![PHOTOS; Mercy Aigbe Wins Best Dressed At Iyabo Ojo’s Movie Premiere]()
PHOTOS; Mercy Aigbe Wins Best Dressed At Iyabo Ojo’s Movie Premiere
Popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Mercy Aigbe-Adeoti, has been announced as the best-dressed female at Iyabo Ojo’s movie premiere.Iyabo Ojo shared the news on her Instagram page, stating that she looked stunning in her outfit.She wrote; ”And the award for Best Dressed Female at the Labake... -
![Natasha Akpoti Apologises To Oby Ezekwesili For Insult She Received From Male Senator While Defending Her]()
Natasha Akpoti Apologises To Oby Ezekwesili For Insult She Received From Male Senator While Defending Her
The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has apologised to former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili, for the insults she received during a heated exchange with the Senator representing Ebonyi North, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, on Tuesday, March 25. The exchange ... -
![Cameroonian Pastor Exposes Nigerian Web Designer, John Asanga In Massive N40M PayPal Scam]()
Cameroonian Pastor Exposes Nigerian Web Designer, John Asanga In Massive N40M PayPal Scam
New evidence has surfaced in an alleged fraud case involving John Asanga, a self-proclaimed web designer, accused of defrauding Jean-Michel Tchamba, a Cameroonian pastor living in the United Kingdom.Asanga’s sister, Blessing, previously accused Jean of using operatives of the Nigeria Security and... -
![Actor Kunle Remi Welcomes First Baby With Wife, Tiwi Following Challenging Medical Journey]()
Actor Kunle Remi Welcomes First Baby With Wife, Tiwi Following Challenging Medical Journey
Nollywood actor Kunle Remi and his wife, Tiwi, have welcomed their first child following a challenging medical journey.The couple shared their emotional path to parenthood, revealing the hardships they endured, including a difficult medical discovery, prolonged bed rest, and over 80 days of faith-d... -
![Your Statement Is Defamatory – Reuben Abati Tackles Atiku Over Allegations Against Akpabio]()
Your Statement Is Defamatory – Reuben Abati Tackles Atiku Over Allegations Against Akpabio
Ace Nigerian journalist and presenter, Reuben Abati has reacted to the allegations of corruption levelled against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio by the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar.Atiku, during an interview with Nigerian journalist, Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie, on the program Untold Stori... -
![Prince Harry Quits As Patron Of Southern Africa Charity]()
Prince Harry Quits As Patron Of Southern Africa Charity
Prince Harry has quit as patron of a charity he founded in southern Africa almost 20 years ago in honour of his mother Princess Diana after a bitter boardroom battle.Harry founded Sentebale in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to help young people with HIV and Aids in the southern African kingdom ... -
![Court Sentences Man To 25 years Imprisonment For Killing His Wife And Stepdaughter]()
Court Sentences Man To 25 years Imprisonment For Killing His Wife And Stepdaughter
A 63-year-old man, Paul Philipps Prinsloo has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment by the Pretoria High Court in South Africa for two counts of premeditated m8rder of his 58-year-old wife, Magdalenne Prinsloo and 34-year-old stepdaughter, Ruzanna Prinsloo. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA... -
![It’s AI-Generated – Pastor, Adeboye Disowns Viral Video Of Him Advertising Drug]()
It’s AI-Generated – Pastor, Adeboye Disowns Viral Video Of Him Advertising Drug
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor E. A. Adeboye, has distanced himself from a viral video advertising a drug.A Facebook advert campaign, featuring an alleged image of the clergyman, had circulated online.One of the video clips, posted via the handle ‘Afric... -
![Moment Senators Engage In Altercation Over Motion To Immortalise Ex NEC Chairman, Nwosu]()
Moment Senators Engage In Altercation Over Motion To Immortalise Ex NEC Chairman, Nwosu
There was tension at the Senate on Wednesday morning, March 26, over a debate on the motion to award a posthumous national honour to the late chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC) Humphrey Nwosu.Recall that last week, INEC chairman, Yakubu Mahmood called for a national honour ... -
![JUST IN: Rivers’ Sole Administrator Rtd Vice Admiral Ibas Suspends All Political Appointees]()
JUST IN: Rivers’ Sole Administrator Rtd Vice Admiral Ibas Suspends All Political Appointees
The sole administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has suspended all political office holders and appointees across the state.The Chief of Staff to Ibas disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.The suspension is to take effect immediately.According to him, the suspen... -
![President Tinubu Signs South-west And South-south Development Commission Bills Into Law]()
President Tinubu Signs South-west And South-south Development Commission Bills Into Law
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the South-West and South-South Development Commission bills into law.This completes the establishment of development commissions for all six geo-political zones in Nigeria.The announcement was made on Wednesday, March 26, during plenary by Deputy Speaker of th... -
!["There Is Hope For Female President And Vice President In Nigeria" – DJ Cuppy]()
"There Is Hope For Female President And Vice President In Nigeria" – DJ Cuppy
Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, has expressed hope that Nigeria could one day have both a female President and Vice President.Her statement comes in response to Namibia’s historic milestone as the first African nation to have women in both top leadership positions... -
!['My Verbal Exchange With Nwaebonyi Shows What Women Endure In Many Instances' - Ezekwesili]()
'My Verbal Exchange With Nwaebonyi Shows What Women Endure In Many Instances' - Ezekwesili
Ex-Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has reacted to the clash with the senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, at a Senate Committee hearing on Tuesday.Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Wednesday, Ezekwesili ... -
!['In 10 Years, AI Will Replace Many Doctors, Teachers' – Bill Gates Reveals]()
'In 10 Years, AI Will Replace Many Doctors, Teachers' – Bill Gates Reveals
Over the next ten years, advancements in artificial intelligence will reduce the need for human involvement in most tasks, according to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.The billionaire philanthropist shared this perspective in a February interview with comedian Jimmy Fallon on NBC’s “The Tonight... -
![Tragedy As Ogun Hunter Bolugbe Accidentally Shoots Self While Retrieving Prey, Dies On The Spot]()
Tragedy As Ogun Hunter Bolugbe Accidentally Shoots Self While Retrieving Prey, Dies On The Spot
A routine hunting expedition in the Ajinawo area of Yewa North, Ogun State, turned fatal when a hunter, Taiwo Bolugbe, accidentally shot himself while attempting to retrieve a hunted animal.According to a statement by the Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, the tragic incid... -
![Nursery Teacher Accused Of Raping 3Yr Old Child While Working At Daycare]()
Nursery Teacher Accused Of Raping 3Yr Old Child While Working At Daycare
A preschool teacher has been charged after allegedly raping a three-year-old child in a horrific attack. 48-year-old Sarah Hazledine allegedly raped the toddler in August 2024 while working as a teacher at Spearfish day care in South Dakota. She has since been charged with first-degree rape of a mi... -
![Kidnappers Demand ₦20 Million Ransom For Abducted Imo Catholic Priest, Fr. John Ubaechu]()
Kidnappers Demand ₦20 Million Ransom For Abducted Imo Catholic Priest, Fr. John Ubaechu
Kidnappers of Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, the Parish Priest of Holy Family Catholic Church, Izombe, Imo, are demanding for ₦20 million as ransom for the release of the clergyman.Ubaechu was abducted in Ejemekwuru on Sunday evening while on his way to attend the annual retreat of priests of the Owerri ...
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