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![Contoversial Activist, VeryDarkMan Released After Five Days In EFCC Custody]()
Contoversial Activist, VeryDarkMan Released After Five Days In EFCC Custody
Controversial activist, Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after spending five days in detention.Recall that VeryDarkMan was arrested last Friday after visiting a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB... -
![VDM And I Are Officially Married - Actress Sarah Martins Drops Bombshell]()
VDM And I Are Officially Married - Actress Sarah Martins Drops Bombshell
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has stirred up social media once again with a bold declaration about controversial activist Verydarkman (VDM). In a post that has sparked mixed reactions, she wrote: “VDM and I are officially married in my mind. He is mine, period.”... her statement read in pa... -
![NEW POPE! Here Are The Top 8 Contenders to Replace The Late Pope Francis]()
NEW POPE! Here Are The Top 8 Contenders to Replace The Late Pope Francis
The College of Cardinals, comprising 133 eligible cardinals from 70 countries, will elect a new leader for the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic ChurchAs the papal conclave progresses to elect a successor to the late Pope Francis, eight cardinals have emerged as leading contenders, each representing dive... -
![What God Said I Should Tell You..- Female Bishop Sends Warning to Gospel Singer Mercy Chinwo (VID)]()
What God Said I Should Tell You..- Female Bishop Sends Warning to Gospel Singer Mercy Chinwo (VID)
A self-acclaimed female bishop, identified on TikTok as Mummy Esther, has sent a public message to gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. In a post on TikTok, the female preacher, who claimed God sent her, asked Mercy Chinwo who she takes advice from, who she follows and who her spiritual father is. She said ... -
![NANS President, Atiku Abubakar Isah 'Sets The Record Straight, Apologizes to Seyi Tinubu]()
NANS President, Atiku Abubakar Isah 'Sets The Record Straight, Apologizes to Seyi Tinubu
Atiku Abubakar Isah, a self-proclaimed president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has publicly apologized to Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, for making false allegations against him. In a viral video, Isah had previously claimed that Seyi Tinubu and the Minister o... -
![Manchester United v Ath Club: UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers&Stats]()
Manchester United v Ath Club: UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers&Stats
Date: Thursday 8th May, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Old Trafford Referee Daniel Siebert (Germany) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Manchester United [/size]Ruben Amorim has a new injury concern that is hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture.... -
![My Boy is Here!Actress Chizzy Alichi Announces Birth Of Her First Child With Husband (Photos)]()
My Boy is Here!Actress Chizzy Alichi Announces Birth Of Her First Child With Husband (Photos)
Nollywood actress Chizzy Alichi has joyfully announced the birth of her first child, a baby boy named Kenechukwu, after a challenging pregnancy journey. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she expressed profound gratitude to God, sharing that her son was born prematurely at 30 weeks and spent 25 days in... -
![Men Over 40yrs Are At Risk Of Birthing Children With Autism & Other Birth-related Disabilities - New Study]()
Men Over 40yrs Are At Risk Of Birthing Children With Autism & Other Birth-related Disabilities - New Study
Men over 40 are at risk of having children with autism and other birth-related disabilities, due to a decline in sperm quality and DNA damage. Male fertility starts to decline around age 40 and may also increase the risk of miscarriage.We’re already beginning to see the trend, especially in the U... -
![VIDEO: Peter Obi Replies Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu, After He Was Criticized For Demarketing Nigeria]()
VIDEO: Peter Obi Replies Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu, After He Was Criticized For Demarketing Nigeria
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has responded to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s recent comments accusing him of "demarketing" Nigeria. In his reply, Obi clarified that he is not trying to tarnish the country’s image but is simply telling the truth a... -
![Moment Lagos Council Chairman, Kolade Alabi, Collapsed at APC Meeting (Video)]()
Moment Lagos Council Chairman, Kolade Alabi, Collapsed at APC Meeting (Video)
There was chaos at the Lagos APC party secretariat today May 7 after the Chairman of Bariga Local Government Area, Kolade Alabi, slumped during the party’s stakeholders’ meeting.Ajayi who serves as the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), collapsed unexpectedly while speaking at... -
![Operation Hadin Kai Troops Thwart Terrorists’ Attacks In Borno]()
Operation Hadin Kai Troops Thwart Terrorists’ Attacks In Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have thwarted a terrorist attack in two locations, Mallam Fatori and Izge community in Borno State, capturing several terrorists in the process.A statement released on Wednesday by Reuben Kovangiya, the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations at the Headquarter... -
![US Transport Board Releases Final Report on Helicopter Crash That Killed Herbert Wigwe & Others]()
US Transport Board Releases Final Report on Helicopter Crash That Killed Herbert Wigwe & Others
The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Herbert Wigwe, his wife, his son, and his friend Abimbola Ogunbanjo, concluding that the accident was primarily caused by pilot error and inadequate company ... -
![NEW POPE: Update After First Day at The Ongoing Conclave For Election of 267th Pope (VID)]()
NEW POPE: Update After First Day at The Ongoing Conclave For Election of 267th Pope (VID)
Black smoke emerged from the chimney over the Sistine Chapel at 21:00 last evening signaling that a first ballot has been held at the conclave and has concluded without the election of a Pope.This means the conclave will continue this morning when the Cardinal electors will gather once more in the ... -
![Nigeria's Senate Rejects VAT Increment, Passes Two Tax Reform Bills]()
Nigeria's Senate Rejects VAT Increment, Passes Two Tax Reform Bills
Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, passed two of President Bola Tinubu’s four tax reform bills.The two bills approved are the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill.This development follows the Senate’s consideration of the report submitted by ... -
![EFCC Arrests Former Lawmaker Gudaji Kazaure Over His Involvement In Emefiele's Fraud Case]()
EFCC Arrests Former Lawmaker Gudaji Kazaure Over His Involvement In Emefiele's Fraud Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former member of the House of Representatives, Gudaji Kazaure, over allegations of receiving N70 million from the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.Sources within the anti-graft agency c... -
![Ex-Accountant General Accuses EFCC of Withholding Key Evidence in N109.5bn Fraud Trial]()
Ex-Accountant General Accuses EFCC of Withholding Key Evidence in N109.5bn Fraud Trial
Former Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris, on Wednesday told an Abuja High Court that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) failed to present all the statements he made during their investigation.Testifying in a trial-within-trial session ordered by Justice Yusuf ... -
![Video of Protesters Rejoicing in Abuja at The News of VDM’s Release From EFCC Custody]()
Video of Protesters Rejoicing in Abuja at The News of VDM’s Release From EFCC Custody
A video has surfaced online showing Abuja protesters celebrating the release of social media activist Verydarkman (VDM) from EFCC custody.The clip, which is gaining traction across platforms, captures a jubilant crowd dancing and chanting in support of VDM.Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as V... -
![Labour Party Suspends Abia Governor Alex Otti, Five Others Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities]()
Labour Party Suspends Abia Governor Alex Otti, Five Others Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has suspended six top members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, over alleged anti-party activities.The party’s National Secretary, Umar Farouk, announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday. He recalled that on May 2, 2025, the Nationa... -
![Five Siblings Die, Mother In Critical Condition Over Food Poisoning In in Anambra]()
Five Siblings Die, Mother In Critical Condition Over Food Poisoning In in Anambra
Tragedy struck in Anambra State on Tuesday when five siblings died suddenly.The incident happened at Ogidi, a community in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Wednesday night, said there was suspicion that the... -
![Imo Police, Anayo Ekezie Demoted For Brutalising Middle-Aged Man]()
Imo Police, Anayo Ekezie Demoted For Brutalising Middle-Aged Man
The Imo State Police Command has demoted a sergeant, Anayo Ekezie over an incident of assault.A video of some policemen assaulting a man along the Owerri-Aba road had gone viral recently.The spokesman of the police in the state, Henry Okoye, Wednesday night, confirmed that the cops had been identif... -
![Nigerian Care Worker, Bilikesu Olagunju Caught On Camera Abusing Pensioner In UK]()
Nigerian Care Worker, Bilikesu Olagunju Caught On Camera Abusing Pensioner In UK
A 42-year-old Nigerian care worker identified as Bilikesu Olagunju, has been arraigned after she was caught on camera abusing a pensioner at his home in the United Kingdom.Olagunju of Congress Road in Abbey Wood, pleaded guilty to ill-treating or willfully neglecting an individual whilst acting as ... -
![Naira Abuse: Lawyer, Ayo Shonaiya Poses Intresting Question To EFCC]()
Naira Abuse: Lawyer, Ayo Shonaiya Poses Intresting Question To EFCC
Nigerian entertainment lawyer, Ayo Shonaiya, has posed a question to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, following the ban on naira spraying at public or private events.In a post shared on his X account, Ayo asked a question as it relates to spraying str!ppers at str!p clubs.He wrot... -
![2 Abuja Co-Wives Hospitalised After Taking Herb To S3xually Arouse Their Husband Who Married 3rd Wife]()
2 Abuja Co-Wives Hospitalised After Taking Herb To S3xually Arouse Their Husband Who Married 3rd Wife
Two co-wives residing in Dakwa community, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have reportedly been hospitalised after they drank a herbal mixture with the intent to s3xually arouse their husband, who recently took a third wife.The herb, popularly called ‘kayan mata’ in Ha... -
!["Clout Is The New Currency And People Are Desperate To Spend" - Actor, IK Ogbonna]()
"Clout Is The New Currency And People Are Desperate To Spend" - Actor, IK Ogbonna
Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna has taken to his Instastories to state that clout is the new currency and most people are desperate to chase it.“In today’s world, clout is the new currency,” he wrote. “And a lot of people are desperate to spend.”He stated that some people use money to buy att... -
![Kenya Court Fines Belgian Teenagers And Others For Trying To Smuggle Protected Ants]()
Kenya Court Fines Belgian Teenagers And Others For Trying To Smuggle Protected Ants
Four persons, including two Belgian teenagers, were fined more than $7,000 each by a Kenyan court on Wednesday, May 6, for attempting to smuggle thousands of live ants out of the country, in a case that has drawn significant public attention over concerns of bio-piracy.The accused—David Lornoy an... -
![Man Accuses Instagram Of "Stereotyping" Him After A Warning Was Issued About Him Residing In Nigeria]()
Man Accuses Instagram Of "Stereotyping" Him After A Warning Was Issued About Him Residing In Nigeria
A Nigerian man has accused photo-sharing app, Instagram, of ''stereotyping'' him after a prompt was allegedly sent to someone who tried sending him a message.Daniel Adebowale took to Facebook to share a screenshot of a prompt Instagram sent to someone who sent him a direct messa... -
![How Anambra Police Recover Burnt Body In A Waste Dumpsite]()
How Anambra Police Recover Burnt Body In A Waste Dumpsite
A burnt dead body was recovered by Police Operatives attached to the Atani Divisional Police Headquarters while on patrol in a waste dump at Iyiowa Odekpe on Wednesday, May 7.The police say the discovery is allegedly a suspected victim of jungle justice.Preliminary findings by the police revealed t... -
![Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend To Death]()
Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend To Death
Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a yet to be identified man for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, Ruth Sunday, to death in Eket Local Government Area of the state.In a statement by the command’s Spokesman, Timfon John on Wednesday, disclosed that the incident occurred at Qua River Qua... -
![VIDEO; "Davido Gifted My Girlfriend ₦10 Million For Supporting Me" - Rapper, Odumodublvck]()
VIDEO; "Davido Gifted My Girlfriend ₦10 Million For Supporting Me" - Rapper, Odumodublvck
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has revealed that Afrobeats superstar Davido recently gifted his girlfriend ₦10 million in appreciation of her support during his rise to fame.Speaking in a recent interview with Beat 99.9FM, Odumodublvck expressed gratitude to Davido, whom he described as a brother, ... -
![Mayor Of Boston Celebrates Nigerian Singer, Rema’s Role In Championing Afrobeat Worldwide]()
Mayor Of Boston Celebrates Nigerian Singer, Rema’s Role In Championing Afrobeat Worldwide
Nigerian music star Rema has been honoured with a certificate of recognition by the Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, USA, for his global influence and promotion of African culture through music.According to a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by DebutHub on Wednesday, the mayor praised Rema for th... -
![PHOTOS: Troops Arrest Four Suspected Terrorists, Recover Arms And Ammunition In Taraba]()
PHOTOS: Troops Arrest Four Suspected Terrorists, Recover Arms And Ammunition In Taraba
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested four suspected terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition in Taraba State. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Captain Olubodunde Oni, confirmed the arrest in a statemen... -
![Police Confirm Abduction Of 13 Passengers In Rivers Boat Attack]()
Police Confirm Abduction Of 13 Passengers In Rivers Boat Attack
Thirteen individuals were reportedly kidnapped by suspected pirates during an attack on boats, and the Rivers State Police have vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.The attack took place along the Isaka River in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State.Reports indicate that one of the boa... -
![2face Idibia Calls For Complete Overhaul Of Nigeria’s Education System]()
2face Idibia Calls For Complete Overhaul Of Nigeria’s Education System
Singer, 2Face Idibia has called for a total overhaul of Nigeria's educational system. He made this call in a post shared on his Instagram page today May 8. ... -
![Two Suspects Arrested For Vandalising Streetlight Cables In Lagos]()
Two Suspects Arrested For Vandalising Streetlight Cables In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Jemilu Abdullahi and Samsondeen Isiaku for allegedly vandalising streetlight cables along the Ijegun-Jakande Road.CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement provided to PUNCH on Wednesday.He explained that the suspe... -
![18Yr Old Boy Impregnates 10 Girls, Including His Boss' Daughter After He Was Sent To Learn A Trade]()
18Yr Old Boy Impregnates 10 Girls, Including His Boss' Daughter After He Was Sent To Learn A Trade
An 18-year-old boy in Anambra State has reportedly gotten at least 10 girls pregnant.The Anambra State Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, disclosed this on facebook, while stating that the matter is beyond her and she needs advice on how to handle it. Obinabo explai... -
!['Some Men Are Praying For Their Wives To Die So They Can Marry Another' -Nigerian Man Blows Hot]()
'Some Men Are Praying For Their Wives To Die So They Can Marry Another' -Nigerian Man Blows Hot
A Nigerian Real Estate developer, Darlington Onyelike, has said that there are men praying for their wives to d!e so they can marry another woman. The businessman who stated this in a Facebook post on Wednesday, May 7, said he heard a man say such prayer."The hard truth is that Some men are pr... -
![Burna Boy & Halle Bailey Spotted Together At Met Gala Amid Split From Her Sister, Chloe]()
Burna Boy & Halle Bailey Spotted Together At Met Gala Amid Split From Her Sister, Chloe
Nigerian singer, Burna Boy and Halle Bailey were spotted at the 2025 Met Gala, exchanging smiles, hugs, and even posing for photos together.The clip quickly sparked conversations—especially since Burna has long been romantically linked with Halle’s sister, Chloe Bailey.For a while, Burna and Ch... -
![Davido Recounts Dinner Invitation From Cristiano Ronaldo]()
Davido Recounts Dinner Invitation From Cristiano Ronaldo
Afrobeats superstar, Davido has narrated an experience after he was personally invited to a dinner by football legend, Cristiano Ronaldo some years ago. According to him, the outcome of the incident is the reason he will never forgive Maguire. In a post on X, Davido revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo ... -
![Ugandan Woman Murders Husband, Buries Body Under Bedroom Floor]()
Ugandan Woman Murders Husband, Buries Body Under Bedroom Floor
A 43-year-old Ugandan woman identified as Sharon Nshemereirwe has been accused of k!lling her husband and burying his corpse beneath the floor of their bedroom.This heinous crime has shocked a quiet rural community and unearthed a web of unanswered questions surrounding land deals, paternity, and h... -
![Anita Joseph Slams Saida Boj For Criticizing Rihanna Over 3rd Pregnancy]()
Anita Joseph Slams Saida Boj For Criticizing Rihanna Over 3rd Pregnancy
Popular actress, Anita Joseph has lashed out at Saida Boj for calling out famous singer, Rihanna over her third pregnancy. This is as the Barbados singer is expecting her third child with her partner, ASAP Rocky. According to Saida Boj, the singer had sacrificed her career to be with her man, all b...
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