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![“LASU is a Scam”: Female Student's Emotional Outburst Over Exam Failure Sparks Debate (Video)]()
“LASU is a Scam”: Female Student's Emotional Outburst Over Exam Failure Sparks Debate (Video)
A student of Lagos State University (LASU) has ignited a heated conversation across social media after a video of her emotionally expressing frustration over her exam results went viral.In the widely circulated footage, the visibly distraught student accused the institution of being “a scam” af... -
![SHEGE PROMAX! Nigerian Banks Begin Charging ₦6 For SMS Alerts As Telecom Tariff Hike Takes Effect]()
SHEGE PROMAX! Nigerian Banks Begin Charging ₦6 For SMS Alerts As Telecom Tariff Hike Takes Effect
Customers urged to manage alert preferences as SMS fees rise 50% nationwideNigerian banks have officially begun implementing a new charge of ₦6 per SMS alert, following a nationwide adjustment in telecommunications rates approved by the Federal Government.The new fee, which takes effect today, Ma... -
![World’s Oldest Person & Brazilian Nun, Lucas Dies At 116]()
World’s Oldest Person & Brazilian Nun, Lucas Dies At 116
The world’s oldest person, Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas, died Wednesday at the age of 116, having barely survived infancy and attributing her long life to God, her order and two longevity trackers said.The title now passes to Ethel Caterham, a resident of Surrey, England, who is 115 years o... -
![EFCC Launches Manhunt for Foreign National, Elie Bitar in ₦1.3 Trillion CBEX Scam]()
EFCC Launches Manhunt for Foreign National, Elie Bitar in ₦1.3 Trillion CBEX Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Lebanese national Elie Bitar, 41, wanted in connection with a multi-billion naira cryptocurrency fraud scheme involving the controversial online trading platform Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX).According to an official bulletin released... -
![Nigerian Man, Okenyehike Kelvin Obianke Charged For Biting Off Malaysian Police Officer’s Ear]()
Nigerian Man, Okenyehike Kelvin Obianke Charged For Biting Off Malaysian Police Officer’s Ear
A Nigerian national, Okenyehike Kelvin Obianke, has been formally charged before a Malaysian Magistrate Court for allegedly biting off the ear of a police officer during a confrontation outside a clinic in Kepong.The disturbing incident occurred at approximately 10:10 a.m. on April 25, 2025, in fro... -
![NANS President Accuses Seyi Tinubu Of Sponsoring Violent Disruption During Inauguration]()
NANS President Accuses Seyi Tinubu Of Sponsoring Violent Disruption During Inauguration
The inauguration ceremony of the new leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) took a violent turn on Tuesday, following a brutal attack at the event venue, with the association’s president, Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, accusing Seyi Tinubu—son of President Bola Ahmed T... -
![Djurgarden v Chelsea: UEFA Conference League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers]()
Djurgarden v Chelsea: UEFA Conference League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers
Date: Thursday 1st May, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Tele2 Arena Referee Sandro Schaerer (Switzerland) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Djurgarden [/size]Djurgardens IF approach the most significant European fixture in the club’s modern history with a relativ... -
![PHOTOS: Corps Member Among Four Footballers Who Perished In Plateau Auto Crash]()
PHOTOS: Corps Member Among Four Footballers Who Perished In Plateau Auto Crash
A serving corps member, Ukeyima Thomas, was among the four players of the Lebwit Football Academy, who tragically d!ed in a road accident around Kwanam Maciji-Pankshin-Kanke road in Plateau State. The crash occurred last Wednesday on their way back from a friendly football match in Pankshin. Other ... -
![We Are Human Beings, Not Spirits - EFCC Boss Reacts To Claims Commission Is Full Of Corruption]()
We Are Human Beings, Not Spirits - EFCC Boss Reacts To Claims Commission Is Full Of Corruption
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has reacted to claims that the commission is filled with corrupt elements. There have been complains that operatives of the commission corruptly enrich themselves while carrying out their duties.Responding to these al... -
!["Jailed INEC Official Didn’t Work For Me, I’m Victim Of Election Fraud" – Akpabio Opens Up]()
"Jailed INEC Official Didn’t Work For Me, I’m Victim Of Election Fraud" – Akpabio Opens Up
The Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has distanced himself from the imprisoned Independent National Electoral, INEC, Electoral Officer, Prof. Peter Ogban.Akpabio insisted that Ogban never worked for him during the 2019 elections, stressing that his claims were unfounded, spurious, malicious and i... -
!["If You're A Woman Who Wants To Get Married, Don't Buy A House Or Car" - Nigerian Cleric Says]()
"If You're A Woman Who Wants To Get Married, Don't Buy A House Or Car" - Nigerian Cleric Says
A Nigerian preacher is currently trending online over his comments about single women and independence.While preaching to members of his church, the cleric urged single women not to buy a car or own property so that there would be no power tussle between them and men. “If you're a woman who ... -
![Ekiti Court Hands Over Prosecution of 20-Year-Old Woman, Joy Ikoja Accused of Maiming Boyfriend to State Ministry]()
Ekiti Court Hands Over Prosecution of 20-Year-Old Woman, Joy Ikoja Accused of Maiming Boyfriend to State Ministry
A Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti has granted the Ekiti State Ministry of Justice the authority to take over the prosecution of a 20-year-old woman, Joy Ikoja, who stands accused of inflicting a brutal injury on her boyfriend’s genitals during a violent altercation.The incident, which occurred on A... -
![Trump’s 100 Days In Office! Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Other US Billionaires Lose Over $300 Billion]()
Trump’s 100 Days In Office! Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Other US Billionaires Lose Over $300 Billion
Tech billionaires, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and others have reportedly lost over $300 billion within President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office.This was contained in a recent report by Forbes.The report indicated that Tesla, owned by Musk, who is currently heading the Department Of Governmen... -
![ISWAP Terrorists Claim Responsibility For Bombing That Killed 26 Travellers In Borno]()
ISWAP Terrorists Claim Responsibility For Bombing That Killed 26 Travellers In Borno
The Islamic State West Africa Province has claimed responsibility for the deadly bombing which k!lled 26 travellers in Borno State. According to a report by Reuters, the terrorist group made the claim in a statement posted on its Telegram channel on Tuesday, April 29.The Improvised Explosive Device... -
![Nigerian Govt Approves N110b For Rehabilitation of 18 Medical Schools to Curb 'Japa' Syndrome]()
Nigerian Govt Approves N110b For Rehabilitation of 18 Medical Schools to Curb 'Japa' Syndrome
Tinubu's Administration has allocated N110 billion for the rehabilitation of 18 medical schools to curb the “japa”The 18 universities selected are: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; Bayelsa State University; University of Lagos; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; University of Benin; Imo State... -
![Boat Mishap! Nigeria Navy Rescue 99 People In Rivers State]()
Boat Mishap! Nigeria Navy Rescue 99 People In Rivers State
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder in Port Harcourt has successfully rescued 99 passengers who were involved in a boat accident on the Bukuma River in the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State.The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 when the local market boat, named ‘Blood Of... -
![Suspended Rivers State Governor Fubara Reportedly Meet With FCT Minister Wike in Abuja]()
Suspended Rivers State Governor Fubara Reportedly Meet With FCT Minister Wike in Abuja
As part of ongoing reconciliation efforts, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, has met with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.The meeting reportedly held at Wike’s residence in Abuja.Fubara was led by Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Ebonyi State... -
![Alleged Money Laundering: EFCC Produces Aisha Achimugu In Court]()
Alleged Money Laundering: EFCC Produces Aisha Achimugu In Court
Operatives of the Economic d Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja with the businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, as ordered by the court.Achimugu, who was sandwiched by two female EFCC’s officers, arrived in court at about 11:35am.NAN reports that J... -
![Vigilante Member Kills Polytechnic Student In Delta]()
Vigilante Member Kills Polytechnic Student In Delta
A member of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria in Ogwashi-Uku, has been arrested by the Delta state police command for allegedly shooting dead a 29-year-old student.The DPO Ogwashi-Uku today received a distress call that the suspect, Ike Peter, allegedly shot and k!lled the victim in his room while he ... -
![Tottenham v Bodoe: UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers]()
Tottenham v Bodoe: UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers
Date: Thursday 1st May, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Referee Jose Sanchez (Spain) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Tottenham [/size]Tottenham Hotspur head into Thursday night’s Europa League semi-final with a near full-strength squad... -
![Court Convicts Blogger, Adewale Ajimisogbe For Defaming MFM's Dr. Olukoya]()
Court Convicts Blogger, Adewale Ajimisogbe For Defaming MFM's Dr. Olukoya
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has convicted blogger Adewale Ajimisogbe for cyberbullying and defamation against Dr. Daniel Olukoya, the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM).The conviction follows a plea bargain agreement entered into by Ajimisogbe with the ... -
![“No Room for Division Among Monarchs” - Alaafin of Oyo Breaks Silence on Seated Greeting to Ooni of Ife]()
“No Room for Division Among Monarchs” - Alaafin of Oyo Breaks Silence on Seated Greeting to Ooni of Ife
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has addressed the viral video that sparked heated debate across social media platforms, following his decision to remain seated while greeting the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, during a high-profile event in Ibadan. The occasion, whi... -
![Man Catches His Wife Having S£x With His 15 Year Old Son As He Walked In On Them]()
Man Catches His Wife Having S£x With His 15 Year Old Son As He Walked In On Them
A Florida nurse was allegedly caught having s£x with her 15-year-old stepson by her husband when he came home from work. Alexis Von Yates, 35, reportedly seduced her husband’s teenage son for weeks, repeatedly telling him she was "horny". The nurse has been charged with s£xual battery... -
![Suspended Rivers Gov Fubara Visits Wike, Begs For Forgiveness And Reconciliation]()
Suspended Rivers Gov Fubara Visits Wike, Begs For Forgiveness And Reconciliation
Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, has paid a solemn visit to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, at his Abuja residence, ostensibly to plead for forgiveness and reconciliation.The meeting occurred a few days after Fubara’s meeting with President Bo... -
![Man Accused Of Killing Gay Couple On Camera During S£x]()
Man Accused Of Killing Gay Couple On Camera During S£x
A man 'decapitated and dismembered' a couple before freezing parts of their remains and bringing the rest in suitcases to the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, a court has heard.Yostin Andres Mosquera faces trial for the murders of Albert Alfonso, 62, and Paul Longworth, 71, on July 8... -
![Singer, Davido Declares, Says Nigeria Has The Worst Government]()
Singer, Davido Declares, Says Nigeria Has The Worst Government
David Adeleke, the Afrobeats singer, who is popularly known as Davido has claimed that Nigeria has the “worst governments.”He noted that the country does not have the best leaders and that despite the poor governance in the country, the entertainment industry has shined a positive light on the ... -
![DJ Cuppy Opens Up On Why She No Longer Go To Club For Fun]()
DJ Cuppy Opens Up On Why She No Longer Go To Club For Fun
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, the Nigerian disc jockey, who is better known as DJ Cuppy, has revealed that she no longer goes to clubs for fun.She explained that as a 32-year-old, she won’t go clubbing unless she is getting paid to be there as a DJ.The music star emphasised that she now prefers to s... -
![Bandit Commanders Surrender In Katsina, Insist On Keeping Weapons For Self-Defence]()
Bandit Commanders Surrender In Katsina, Insist On Keeping Weapons For Self-Defence
Multiple bandit commanders have reportedly surrendered as a result of a peace initiative spearheaded by a local group in Katsina State, Northwestern Nigeria.According to the group, the bandit leaders themselves initiated the dialogue and agreed to cease attacks — although some insisted on retaini... -
![Court Sentences Portable To Three Months Imprisonment For Assaulting Police Officer]()
Court Sentences Portable To Three Months Imprisonment For Assaulting Police Officer
An Ogun State Chief Magistrate Court, sitting in Ifo Local Government Area, has sentenced controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable, to three months in prison, with an option of a N30,000 fine.Portable was found guilty of assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. The musician was a... -
![VIDEO; Woman Caught Attempting To Steal Newborn Baby At Hospital]()
VIDEO; Woman Caught Attempting To Steal Newborn Baby At Hospital
A woman has been apprehended during an attempt to steal a newborn baby from a hospital.In a viral video shared on TikTok, a crowd can be seen surrounding the suspect, physically assaulting her over the alleged crime before police officers intervened.The officers shielded the woman from the angry mo... -
![Goods Worth Millions Destroyed As Fire Guts Jos Terminus Market]()
Goods Worth Millions Destroyed As Fire Guts Jos Terminus Market
A fire outbreak on Wednesday swept through parts of the popular Jos Terminus Market in Plateau State, destroying goods and properties valued at millions of naira.According to a post by security analyst, Zagazola Makama on his official X handle on Wednesday, the inferno caused extensive damage to th... -
!['How Wike Frustrated Peter Obi Out Of PDP' - Dele Momodu Reveals]()
'How Wike Frustrated Peter Obi Out Of PDP' - Dele Momodu Reveals
Chief Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation magazine and a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of playing a key role in pushing Peter Obi out of the party.During the build-up to the 2023 general election, Obi dumped the PDP for the Labour Party (... -
![Yoruba Nation Declares Support For Burkina Faso Military Leader's Ibrahim Traoré]()
Yoruba Nation Declares Support For Burkina Faso Military Leader's Ibrahim Traoré
The Yoruba Nation, a group advocating for the breakaway of the South-West from Nigeria, has declared its absolute support for Burkina Faso's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, whom it described as a key figure in Africa’s ongoing struggle for true independence and sovereignty.Traoré,... -
![Boxing Star Francis Ngannou 'Involved In Fatal Motorcycle Crash With A 17Yr Old In Cameroon]()
Boxing Star Francis Ngannou 'Involved In Fatal Motorcycle Crash With A 17Yr Old In Cameroon
Francis Ngannou, a former UFC champion, has reportedly been involved in a fatal motorcycle accident in Cameroon.Ngannou, 38, was riding the motorcycle when he 'was in a collision with a 17-year-old girl' in the Omnisports district of Yaounde, according to Camer.be, Lebledparle and ActuCam... -
![Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack Victim Narrates Encounter With One Of His Abductors At A Mosque]()
Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack Victim Narrates Encounter With One Of His Abductors At A Mosque
A victim of the 2022 Abuja-Kaduna train attack, Comrade MB Muhammad, has narrated how he came face-to-face with one of his abductors during prayers at a local mosque in Kaduna State. Speaking with reporters, the Kaduna-based media personality and activist, said he had gone to perform ablution and o... -
![PHOTOS: Nigerian Woman, Angel Odumodu Cries For Help Following Her Husband's Disappearance]()
PHOTOS: Nigerian Woman, Angel Odumodu Cries For Help Following Her Husband's Disappearance
A Nigerian woman has cried out for help in locating her husband, Angel Odumodu, who she says has been missing since yesterday, April 29. Nigerian home decor ideasIn a series of posts shared on X, the distraught wife said her husband left Port Harcourt which is their base to Owerri, Imo state to att... -
![Ighodalo Campaign DG, Matthew Cries Out As Edo State Govt Seals His Hotel]()
Ighodalo Campaign DG, Matthew Cries Out As Edo State Govt Seals His Hotel
Mr Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, the Director General of the Asue/Ogie Campaign Council, has expressed displeasure after his property, Eterno Hotel, was sealed by the Edo State Government.TORI reports that the Edo government had shut down the hotel located on Aiguobasimwin Crescent, off Ikpokpan Road in ... -
![Former Military Governor Maj. Gen. Paul Ufuoma Omu Is Dead]()
Former Military Governor Maj. Gen. Paul Ufuoma Omu Is Dead
Major-General Paul Ufuoma Omu (Rtd), a former military Governor of Cross River and Akwa Ibom States (formerly South-Eastern state) is dead.His family disclosed his passing in a statement on Wednesday.The statement, which was signed by Oghenekome Ufuoma Omu on behalf of the family, said he died on T... -
![“When I Was Not Active Online, The Whole Industry Was Shut Down” – Davido Claims]()
“When I Was Not Active Online, The Whole Industry Was Shut Down” – Davido Claims
Nigerian singer, Davido, has revealed that when he was inactive and did not record for a while, the music industry shut down, and that was when he realised that he was indeed loved.During an interview, he recounted a period when he stepped back from online activity and music releases.To his surpris... -
!['Man Arrested For Smuggling Arms In Delta Is Not UK Soldier' – British High Commission Denies Report]()
'Man Arrested For Smuggling Arms In Delta Is Not UK Soldier' – British High Commission Denies Report
British High Commission has denied reports that a man arrested in Delta State over illegal arms dealings is a member of the UK military.On Monday, a group of Niger Delta leaders and civil society organizations (CSOs) complained to the British High Commission, claiming the man, Micah Polo, was invol...
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