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![Financial Instructor, Kalu Laments Over Economic Hardship In Nigeria After Seeing "Half Slice" Of Bread Sold In Supermarket]()
Financial Instructor, Kalu Laments Over Economic Hardship In Nigeria After Seeing "Half Slice" Of Bread Sold In Supermarket
A Nigerian financial instructor, Kalu Aja, has reacted to the economic hardship in the country.He expressed concerns after seeing loaves of breads being sold in halves in a store for it to be affordable.He shared a photo showing half a loaf of sliced bread on the shelf in the store. He called it &q... -
![Do2dtun Slams BBN, Whitemoney Over Tribal Remark At Headies After Receiving An Award]()
Do2dtun Slams BBN, Whitemoney Over Tribal Remark At Headies After Receiving An Award
Do2dtun has criticized reality TV star Whitemoney for making tribal remarks during the 17th Headies AwardsWhitemoney, who accepted the Afrobeats Single of the Year award on behalf of singer Flavour, stated he was receiving it “on behalf of the Igbos,” sparking backlash.Do2dtun described the com... -
![VIDEO: ‘Poverty Is Not A Crime’ - Akpabio Tells Nigerians From Pope’s Funeral In Rome]()
VIDEO: ‘Poverty Is Not A Crime’ - Akpabio Tells Nigerians From Pope’s Funeral In Rome
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerians to show greater love and solidarity, declaring that poverty is not a crime. Speaking from Rome after attending the funeral of Pope Francis, Akpabio reflected on the late pontiff’s humility and commitment to service.Akpabio, who led a five-... -
![VIDEO; Chaos As Bride And Groom’s Families Fight Dirty After Church Wedding]()
VIDEO; Chaos As Bride And Groom’s Families Fight Dirty After Church Wedding
Drama as a trending video captures the moment a bride and groom’s families engage in a messy fight allegedly soon after their church wedding.The video was spotted making the rounds on the social-networking site, X.It was gathered from the post made by @ChuksEricE that the couple had just gotten m... -
![VIDEO; “I Just Don’t Have The Desire For Marriage Anymore” – Media Personality, Chude Jideonwo]()
VIDEO; “I Just Don’t Have The Desire For Marriage Anymore” – Media Personality, Chude Jideonwo
Media personality Chude Jideonwo has talked candidly about his disinterest in marriage and the reasons behind it.In an interview, Chude revealed that while he was in his 20s, he was keen to be married.He claims that he came to the realisation that his desire for marriage stemmed solely from his lon... -
![Nigerians React As Lady Questions Why She Should Give Her Phone Number To A Man Inside Keke]()
Nigerians React As Lady Questions Why She Should Give Her Phone Number To A Man Inside Keke
A Nigerian lady, Lase has been lambasted on the X platform for complaining after a man she met inside a commercial tricycle popularly known as Keke requested for her phone number.“I'm inside keke, you're inside keke too. So why should I give you my number?” she wrote on X.The post eli... -
![PHOTOS: Ghanaian Man Marries Three Wives Same Day]()
PHOTOS: Ghanaian Man Marries Three Wives Same Day
A Dubai-based Ghanaian man, Nicholas Mbir, married three wives on the same day: Angelina Prah, Grace Agyarko, and Esther Abass. The grand wedding celebration was held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Sakoro Park, near the Salvation Divine Miracle Church in Winneba, Effutu Municipal District, Centra... -
![VIDEO; Headies Paid Tribute To Late Singer, Mohbad]()
VIDEO; Headies Paid Tribute To Late Singer, Mohbad
The 17th Headies Awards paid a tribute to the late Afrobeat singer Mohbad, celebrating his enduring impact on the music industryA video montage showcasing his music and life story was accompanied by a powerful narration, highlighting his journey from Lagos streets to touching millions of hearts.The... -
!["I’m So Hurt" – Peller Breaks Down After Headies Revokes Livestream Invitation]()
"I’m So Hurt" – Peller Breaks Down After Headies Revokes Livestream Invitation
Popular content creator and livestream host, Peller, was reduced to tears during a recent broadcast after alleging that the organisers of the 2025 Headies Awards revoked their invitation for him to livestream the prestigious event at the last minute despite earlier agreements and his extensive prep... -
![Gunmen Shoot Dead 37 Cattle In Fresh Attack In Plateau Community]()
Gunmen Shoot Dead 37 Cattle In Fresh Attack In Plateau Community
Not less than 37 cattle were reportedly killed by gunmen in the Tashek community of the Riyom local government area in Plateau State.Representing the state chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, reported that the incident took place aroun... -
!["Why I Date Men Older Than Me" – Actress, Beverly Osu]()
"Why I Date Men Older Than Me" – Actress, Beverly Osu
Actress, Beverly Osu has opened up about her preference for dating older men. She explained that her attraction to older partners stems more from her upbringing than from any personal issuesDuring a conversation on the WithChude podcast hosted by Chude Jideonwo, Beverly shared that growing up surro... -
![BREAKING: Court Sentences Late Gospel Singer, Osinachi’s Husband To Death By Hanging]()
BREAKING: Court Sentences Late Gospel Singer, Osinachi’s Husband To Death By Hanging
Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late gospel music sensation Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting at Wuse Zone 2, Abuja.In a verdict delivered on Monday, Justice Nwosu-Iheme found Nwachukwu guilty of culpable homicide over t... -
![Reason I Didn’t Report Michael Ataga’s Death To Police – Chidinma]()
Reason I Didn’t Report Michael Ataga’s Death To Police – Chidinma
A 300-level student of the University of Lagos, Chidinma Ojukwu, who is standing trial for the alleged murder of Super TV CEO, Michael Usifo Ataga, has told the Lagos State High Court that fear prevented her from reporting the incident to the police.Chidinma, on Monday, continued her defence before... -
![Court Remands 6 Suspects For Alleged Kidnapping In Niger State]()
Court Remands 6 Suspects For Alleged Kidnapping In Niger State
A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Minna has ordered the remand of six individuals, including a married woman, in correctional custody for alleged kidnapping. The court ruled that it lacks jurisdiction to try the case, despite the defendants’ pleas.The accused, A’isha Sani, Abuh Mohammed, Daudu Mo... -
![Late Gospel Singer, Osinachi’s Husband, Peter Nwachukwu Sentenced to Death by Hanging]()
Late Gospel Singer, Osinachi’s Husband, Peter Nwachukwu Sentenced to Death by Hanging
Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late popular gospel singer, Osinachi, has been sentenced to death by hanging.Justice Nwosu-Iheme of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting at Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, passed the sentence on Peter Nwachukwu on Monday.The court sentenced Nwachukwu to death by ha... -
![Vatican Announces Date For Conclave To Select New Pope]()
Vatican Announces Date For Conclave To Select New Pope
The Vatican said on Monday that the conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7.Cardinals are expected to convene at the Vatican to begin the process of finding a new pope, who will become the Catholic Church’s 267th leader.Gistmania reports that with the passing of Pope Francis,... -
!["How I Rode On Social Media Mockery To Become Successful Filmmaker" - Funke Akindele]()
"How I Rode On Social Media Mockery To Become Successful Filmmaker" - Funke Akindele
Nollywood filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has explained how ‘mockery about her leaving one husband for the other’ made her tougher and fired her on to the successes she is recording as a filmmaker.Akindele spoke while sharing her life life story along other artistes on the Chude Live Conversation Sh... -
![Annie Macaulay Set To Launch New TV Station, Credits Her Children As Backbone]()
Annie Macaulay Set To Launch New TV Station, Credits Her Children As Backbone
Annie Macaulay has revealed plans to launch her own online TV station, Annie Macaulay TV, as she moves forward after her separation from Nigerian music legend, Innocent “2Baba” Idibia.Speaking during an interview with BBC News Pidgin at the 17th Headies Awards on April 28, 2025, Annie shared th... -
![Shallipopi Vows To Boycott Next Headies After Organizers Fail To Present Plaque For Award He Won]()
Shallipopi Vows To Boycott Next Headies After Organizers Fail To Present Plaque For Award He Won
Nigerian singer, Shallipopi has slammed organisers of premier Afrobeats award, The Headies. He vowed never to attend such an event again. This comes after having an embarrassing moment at the 17th edition in Lagos on Sunday. Shallipopi, who lost the keenly contested Next Rated category to his frequ... -
![How Gunmen Abduct Wife, Daughter Of Kaduna District Head, Alhaji Shuaibu Galadima]()
How Gunmen Abduct Wife, Daughter Of Kaduna District Head, Alhaji Shuaibu Galadima
Gunmen have abducted Harira Abdullahi, the wife of the District Head of Aboro in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Alhaji Shuaibu Suleiman Galadima, alongside his daughter, Maryam Suleiman Galadima. The incident occurred around 7:36 pm on Sunday, April 27, when the attackers stormed the ... -
![EFCC Burst Fenson Guest House, Arrest 27 Internet Fraudsters In Taraba]()
EFCC Burst Fenson Guest House, Arrest 27 Internet Fraudsters In Taraba
Operatives of the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Sunday, April 27, 2025 arrested 27 suspected internet fraudsters in Jalingo , Taraba State.The suspects were arrested at Fenson Guest House and mile 6 in Jalingo, based on credible intelligence on th... -
![NDLEA Arrests Three Drugs Peddlers, Confcciscate Drugs Worth Over N2.6bn In Jigawa]()
NDLEA Arrests Three Drugs Peddlers, Confcciscate Drugs Worth Over N2.6bn In Jigawa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has announced the confiscation of controlled drugs worth over N2.6 billion in Gumel Local Government Area of Jigawa State.The commander of the Jigawa State NDLEA Command, Musa Maina, made this known while parading the suspects on Monday at the Comman... -
![Kai! Listen To The New Collaboration Between Olamide and Wizkid]()
Kai! Listen To The New Collaboration Between Olamide and Wizkid
Okay, here is an SEO-friendly blog post about the new song "Kai!" by Olamide and Wizkid, based on the information gathered. Olamide and Wizkid Ignite the Scene with Electrifying New Afrobeats Banger "Kai!" The Afrobeats world is buzzing! Nigerian music heavyweights Olamide and W... -
!["We Officially Start At 8am" – JAMB Responds To Peter Obi’s Criticisms Of Early Exam Time]()
"We Officially Start At 8am" – JAMB Responds To Peter Obi’s Criticisms Of Early Exam Time
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has debunked criticisms by a former Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, over the early resumption time for its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.Gistmania recalls that Obi in a post on his official X handle on Sunday, p... -
![VP Shettima, Zulum, Omo-Agege Depart Abuja For Delta State To Attend APC Mega Rally]()
VP Shettima, Zulum, Omo-Agege Depart Abuja For Delta State To Attend APC Mega Rally
Vice President, Sen Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Delta State for the mega rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC).Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, his cabinet members, and former Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, recently dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC.Shettima, along with ... -
![VIDEO: Lagos Residents Protest Over Exorbitant Rent Hike by Real Estate Agents]()
VIDEO: Lagos Residents Protest Over Exorbitant Rent Hike by Real Estate Agents
Residents of Lagos are increasingly voicing their frustrations over steep rent hikes imposed by landlords and real estate agents, leading to protests and calls for government interventionIn recent years, Lagos has witnessed significant rent escalations, with some areas experiencing increases of ove... -
![Pope’s Burial: APC Orders VDM To Apologize To Senator Akpabio In 7 Days]()
Pope’s Burial: APC Orders VDM To Apologize To Senator Akpabio In 7 Days
The South-South chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to social media activist VeryDarkMan, demanding a public apology for criticizing Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s recent trip to RomeVeryDarkMan had questioned Akpabio’s attendance at the Pope’s... -
![Moment Annie Almost Introduced Herself As Idibia But Immediately Corrected Herself At Headies]()
Moment Annie Almost Introduced Herself As Idibia But Immediately Corrected Herself At Headies
Nollywood actress, Annie Macaulay had a subtle but powerful moment that caught everyone's attention at the 2025 Headies Awards.While introducing herself on stage, Annie almost slipped and said her former last name Idibia — linked to her marriage with music icon, 2Baba (formerly known as Tufa... -
![Vlogger Sisi Yemmie Shares Conversation With Housekeeper's Partner Who Asked Him To Sack Her]()
Vlogger Sisi Yemmie Shares Conversation With Housekeeper's Partner Who Asked Him To Sack Her
Nigerian food vlogger, Sisi Yemmie, has taken to the X platform to open up on her conversation with her housekeeper's partner, who asked him to fire her from her job.She explained that the man has 4 kids with her housekeeper and they live together as a couple. However, they are not married.The... -
![Fears Of Boko Haram Comeback Stir In Nigerian Birthplace Of Maiduguri]()
Fears Of Boko Haram Comeback Stir In Nigerian Birthplace Of Maiduguri
Threat from jihadists had widely been perceived to be extinguished, but recent clashes suggest otherwiseOn the road running from Maiduguri’s airport to the city, the freshly repainted walls of a girls’ college stood in defiant opposition to a years-long campaign by the jihadists of Boko Haram t... -
![Rapper, OdumoduBlvck Wins Next Rated Award At Headies]()
Rapper, OdumoduBlvck Wins Next Rated Award At Headies
Rapper OdumoduBlvck emerged winner of the ‘Next Rated’ category at the 17th edition of the prestigious Headies Award held on Sunday at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos.The Next Rated category is arguably the most coveted award at the Headies, recognising the most promising and talented emerging... -
![VIDEO; "No Single Person Can Defeat Tinubu Alone" - Kenneth Okonkwo]()
VIDEO; "No Single Person Can Defeat Tinubu Alone" - Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign council in the 2023 elections, has opined that no candidate can single-handedly defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election.He stated that if a coalition is formed, they can unite to unseat Presiden... -
![17th Headies: Drama As Odumodublvck Refuses To Leave Stage After Winning Next Rated]()
17th Headies: Drama As Odumodublvck Refuses To Leave Stage After Winning Next Rated
Rapper, Odumodublvck shocked many after refusing to leave the stage at the 17th Headies Awards ceremony held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos. The event held on Sunday saw industry personalities grace the show. After winning the Next Rated, the rapper refused to exit the stage. Odumodublvck, w... -
![A Posthumous Victory: Mohbad’s “Ask About Me” Wins Best Street-Hop Artist At the 2025 Headies]()
A Posthumous Victory: Mohbad’s “Ask About Me” Wins Best Street-Hop Artist At the 2025 Headies
In a deeply emotional moment at the 2025 Headies Awards, the late Mohbad was posthumously awarded Best Street-Hop Artiste for his hit track “Ask About Me.” The song, which became an anthem for many fans, highlighted Mohbad’s raw talent, distinctive style, and undeniable influence on the Niger... -
![Tragedy As Cyclist Dies After Colliding With Truck In Lagos]()
Tragedy As Cyclist Dies After Colliding With Truck In Lagos
A yet-to-be-identified cyclist who collided with a moving truck in the Ikeja area of Lagos state has been reported dead.The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the accident in a statement by its General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, on Sunday in Lagos.According to Bakare-... -
![PHOTOS: Nigerian National And Two Others Arrested Over Gold Robbery In Ghana]()
PHOTOS: Nigerian National And Two Others Arrested Over Gold Robbery In Ghana
Three suspects have been arrested by the Western Central Regional Police Command in connection for gold robbery at Wassa Afransie in the Western Region, Ghana.The suspects; Emmanuel Kelvin, a Nigerian national; Felix Adjei, also known as Africa or Nana Adjei; and Kofi Appiah, alias Kesse allegedly ... -
![17th Headies: Singer, Tems Wins Best Recording Of The Year, Mother Accepts Award]()
17th Headies: Singer, Tems Wins Best Recording Of The Year, Mother Accepts Award
Nigerian singer Tems has won Best Recording of the Year at the 17th Headies Awards for her compelling single “Burning”.The track, included in her 18-song album Born in the Wild, demonstrates her outstanding talent and musical expertise.Tems faced tough competition, triumphing over fellow nomine... -
![Peter Obi Lacks Moral Right To Speak On Poverty Says Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu]()
Peter Obi Lacks Moral Right To Speak On Poverty Says Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has criticized former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, claiming he lacks the moral authority to speak on poverty in NigeriaThe governor’s remarks followed Obi’s recent lecture at Johns Hopkins University, whe... -
![“Nothing Good Can Come Out From Tinubu’s Govt, I’ve Lost Faith In Him” – Ex-APC Vice Chair, Lukman]()
“Nothing Good Can Come Out From Tinubu’s Govt, I’ve Lost Faith In Him” – Ex-APC Vice Chair, Lukman
Former national vice chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Salihu Lukman, has concluded that ‘nothing good can ever come out from President Bola Tinubu’s led administration’.Mr. Lukman noted that he does not believe the President will achieve anything significant before May 2027.S... -
![Two Abducted Kwara Local Govt Staff Regain Freedom]()
Two Abducted Kwara Local Govt Staff Regain Freedom
The female legal officer and the Director of Personnel Management of Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, Barrister Omoladun Elizabeth and Musibau Amuda, respectively, who were abducted on Friday, have been set free by their captors.A viral message of appreciation by the Chairman of the lo...
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