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![A Genuine World Leader Has Gone - Bishop Kukah Mourns Pope Francis's Death]()
A Genuine World Leader Has Gone - Bishop Kukah Mourns Pope Francis's Death
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has mourned the death of Pope Francis, saying the world will miss a genuine leader, a very loving and caring man.It was reported that The Vatican announced Pope Francis’ death on Monday morning, noting that he died from a cerebral stroke and subse... -
![Pastor David Ibiyeomie Defends Himself, Reveals Why He Said Jesus Never Visited The Poor]()
Pastor David Ibiyeomie Defends Himself, Reveals Why He Said Jesus Never Visited The Poor
Renowned Nigerian preacher, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has addressed the widespread backlash that followed his controversial sermon, where he claimed that Jesus Christ hates poverty and poor people.The initial remarks, which went viral on social media, sparked outrage, with many accusing the cleric of... -
![Dangote Refinery’s Petrol Price Drop Forces Some Filling Stations To Shut]()
Dangote Refinery’s Petrol Price Drop Forces Some Filling Stations To Shut
Some filling stations and petroleum products marketers, partners of Dangote Refinery’s petrol, temporarily shut down for the past five days after the latest premium motor spirit price drop by the 650,000 barrels per day refinery.It was reported that for the past five days, MRS filling stations in... -
![Adorable Video of Mikel Obi's Twin Daughters Singing For Him as He Celebrates His 38th Birthday]()
Adorable Video of Mikel Obi's Twin Daughters Singing For Him as He Celebrates His 38th Birthday
Former Super Eagles captain and Chelsea legend, John Mikel Obi, celebrated his 38th birthday on April 22, 2025, with a heartwarming surprise from his twin daughters, Ava and Mia. The adorable duo sang a birthday song for their dad in a video that has since gone viral, capturing the hearts of fans w... -
![Socialite,Sandra Benede Confesses To Being Mother Of Naira Marley’s Twin In A Viral Video]()
Socialite,Sandra Benede Confesses To Being Mother Of Naira Marley’s Twin In A Viral Video
In a shocking turn of events, Nigerian socialite Sandra Benede revealed during a TikTok Live session with Peller that she is the mother of Naira Marley’s twinThe confession came after persistent encouragement from Peller, who had urged her to speak more openly about her personal life.For years, S... -
![Vatican City Publishes Pope Francis' Will Testament (Details)]()
Vatican City Publishes Pope Francis' Will Testament (Details)
The Will of Pope Francis has been published.The Catholic Church worldwide was thrown into mourning on Monday following the confirmation of the passing of the Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis.The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis died at the age of 88.Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Francis was elected ... -
![Divorce Seeking Wife Tells Court How Her Husband Leaves Home Whenever They have Misunderstanding]()
Divorce Seeking Wife Tells Court How Her Husband Leaves Home Whenever They have Misunderstanding
A housewife, Hussaina Musa, on Tuesday, dragged her husband, Hussaini Umar, to a Shari’a court sitting at Rigasa, Kaduna State for abandoning her whenever they have a misunderstanding.The complainant told the court that the defendant left her without food for more than a month, a situation that m... -
![Kano Hisbah Destroys ‘Holy Site’ Where Pilgrims Drank Mud Water Believed To Bear Prophet’s Footprint]()
Kano Hisbah Destroys ‘Holy Site’ Where Pilgrims Drank Mud Water Believed To Bear Prophet’s Footprint
Kano State Hisbah Board has shut down an unofficial pilgrimage site where people had gathered to drink muddy water, believing it came from a spot where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) supposedly left his footprint.The location, near the Dakata Industrial Area, had recently been cleared for railway cons... -
![Court Sentences Man, Sagiru To Death By Hanging For Killing Stepmother, Sister In Kano]()
Court Sentences Man, Sagiru To Death By Hanging For Killing Stepmother, Sister In Kano
A Kano High Court sentenced one Sagiru Rijiyar-Zaki, to death by hanging for allegedly Killing his stepmother Rabiatu Sagir and his sister, Munawara.The 22 years old suspect who lives in Kutama Village, Gwarzo Local government area of Kano, was convicted of culpable homicide.The Prosecution Counsel... -
![Catholic Faithful In Lagos Mourn, To Mass For Pope Francis Who Died On Easter Monday]()
Catholic Faithful In Lagos Mourn, To Mass For Pope Francis Who Died On Easter Monday
Catholic faithful in Lagos State will be celebrating mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis who died on Easter Monday.This is contained in a circular signed by the Archbishop of Lagos Catholic Archdiocese, Most Rev. Adewale Martins.The circular was made available to newsmen in Lagos on Tue... -
![Hilarious Video of a Preacher Conducting Deliverance on a Lady In a Commercial Bus in Lagos]()
Hilarious Video of a Preacher Conducting Deliverance on a Lady In a Commercial Bus in Lagos
A video capturing a self-proclaimed pastor conducting a dramatic deliverance session on a woman inside a commercial bus in Lagos has gone viral, sparking widespread amusement and debate online. The footage, which surfaced on social media, shows the pastor energetically performing the deliverance am... -
![Muslim Group Pays Tribute To Pope Francis, Hails His Legacy Of Justice, Advocacy For Gaza]()
Muslim Group Pays Tribute To Pope Francis, Hails His Legacy Of Justice, Advocacy For Gaza
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre Nigeria, MPACN, has paid glowing tribute to the late Pope Francis, commending his unwavering stance against injustice and his vocal criticism of the Israeli war in Gaza.The Vatican announced the Pope’s passing yesterday at the age of 88. He was said to be the firs... -
![40Yr Old Bauchi Woman, Fatima Ibrahim Sexually Assaults 12Yr Old Male Househelp]()
40Yr Old Bauchi Woman, Fatima Ibrahim Sexually Assaults 12Yr Old Male Househelp
The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended a 40-year-old woman, identified as Fatima Ibrahim, alleged to have sexually assaulted a minor who has been her househelp in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area of the state.Police spokesman CSP Ahmed Wakil said that the case was reported at Azare Div... -
![Taekwondo Coach Killed As Rainstorm Destroys Sports Facilities In Kwara]()
Taekwondo Coach Killed As Rainstorm Destroys Sports Facilities In Kwara
Tragedy struck in Kwara State capital, as a 30-minute rainstorm wreaked havoc at the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority complex in Ilorin. The incident claimed the life of a Taekwondo coach and champion, Musa Ismail Adeyinka and destroyed a newly renovated sports facility and other resid... -
![Gunmen Kill Vigilante Member, Six Others In Kwara]()
Gunmen Kill Vigilante Member, Six Others In Kwara
Gunmen have launched a deadly attack in Ilesha Baruba, leaving six people dead, while one vigilante member was also killed in another incident during a forest patrol in Kemanji, located in the Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State.A statement by Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the Police Public Relat... -
![Suspected Fraudsters Caught Impersonating Police To Defraud Traders In Niger]()
Suspected Fraudsters Caught Impersonating Police To Defraud Traders In Niger
Niger State Police Command has arrested four men suspected of posing as police officers to scam traders and steal their money and cattle at various markets.The suspects, named as Aliyu Abbas, 35, from Funtua, Katsina; Jibrin Idris, 35, from Gwiwa, Jigawa; Musa Ya’u from Daura, Katsina; and Abubak... -
![Shocking As Police Inspector, Maxwell Zabu Allegedly Shoots Himself Dead In Port Harcourt]()
Shocking As Police Inspector, Maxwell Zabu Allegedly Shoots Himself Dead In Port Harcourt
A Police Inspector, Maxwell Zabu, has committed suicide in Rivers State. Zabu allegedly shot himself d3ad in his room at the Eagle Island residence of a former Chairman of Port Harcourt Local Government Area, Hon. Victor Ihunwo.The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday, April 22, 2025. It... -
![Again, Suspected Herdsmen Reportedly Kill 11 Persons In Benue Community]()
Again, Suspected Herdsmen Reportedly Kill 11 Persons In Benue Community
Barely a week after suspected armed herders massacred over 50 farmers in parts of Benue State, fresh violence erupted in the early hours of Tuesday as gunmen stormed Afia community in Ukum Local Government Area, killing 11 residents and leaving several others injured.The Ter Ukum, His Royal Highnes... -
![IGP, Egbetokun Orders Immediate Withdrawal Of Police Mobile Officers From VIPs, Others]()
IGP, Egbetokun Orders Immediate Withdrawal Of Police Mobile Officers From VIPs, Others
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun has ordered immediate withdrawal of Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel from unauthorized deployments.This was announced by the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Tuesday in a statement.Adejobi said in the statemen... -
![Trump Administration Plans To Pay $5K ‘Baby Bonus’ For Moms To Increase US Birth Rate]()
Trump Administration Plans To Pay $5K ‘Baby Bonus’ For Moms To Increase US Birth Rate
The Trump administration is reportedly considering implementing incentives to get women to have more babies to tackle the declining birth rates in the U.S.Officials in President Donald Trump's administration have been quietly meeting with activists and birth advocates in order to come up with ... -
![Niger Government Imposes Curfew On Minna Following Killings]()
Niger Government Imposes Curfew On Minna Following Killings
The Niger State Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago, has imposed a curfew on Minna, from 6pm to 6am, in response to the recent wave of attacks and killings across the city. The governor declared that the movement of commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators is now restricted between 6pm and 6am. Bago ... -
![Police Kill Four Suspected Kidnappers In Rivers]()
Police Kill Four Suspected Kidnappers In Rivers
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have killed four suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction and murder of a businessman and other individuals in the State.The Command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the suspects were sea pirates ... -
![18Yr Old Arrested For Being In Possession Of Illegal Firearm In Akwa Ibom Tells Police It Belong To His Landlord]()
18Yr Old Arrested For Being In Possession Of Illegal Firearm In Akwa Ibom Tells Police It Belong To His Landlord
An 18-year-old identified as Amanam Bassey Abraham, has been arrested by men of the Akwa Ibom state police command for unlawful possession of a locally made pistol.Disclosing this to newsmen, the spokesperson of the command, DSP Timfon John, in a statement released, said the arrest was made f... -
![House Of Reps Presents N18m Relief To Gov Mbah As Support To Victims Of Enugu Tanker Explosion]()
House Of Reps Presents N18m Relief To Gov Mbah As Support To Victims Of Enugu Tanker Explosion
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Tuesday, presented a cheque for N18 million to the Enugu State Government as support to the victims of the January 25 petrol tanker explosion at Ugwu Onyeama on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, which claimed several lives.The Speaker describe... -
![I'm Alive - Veteran Gospel Artiste, Ebenezer Obey, Dispels Rumor of His Death (VID)]()
I'm Alive - Veteran Gospel Artiste, Ebenezer Obey, Dispels Rumor of His Death (VID)
Veteran Nigerian gospel and juju music legend, Ebenezer Obey, has dismissed recent rumors circulating on social media about his death.The 82-year-old music icon clarified that he is very much alive and well, urging fans and the public not to believe the false news being spread. In a recent statemen... -
![Photos of President Tinubu As He Returns to Abuja After His Visit to Europe]()
Photos of President Tinubu As He Returns to Abuja After His Visit to Europe
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja on the evening of Monday, April 21, 2025, concluding an 18-day visit to Europe. His aircraft landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at approximately 9:50 p.m. He was received by senior government officials, i... -
![2Baba Publicly Introduces Fiancée, Natasha Osawaru To Och’Idoma, Hometown Elders]()
2Baba Publicly Introduces Fiancée, Natasha Osawaru To Och’Idoma, Hometown Elders
Nigerian music icon, Innocent “2Baba” Idibia formally introduced his fiancée, Honourable Natasha Osawaru, to the Idoma traditional leadership and his hometown community on Monday.The introduction took place during the Idoma Nation Peace and Unity Symposium at the Och’Idoma Palace in Otukpo.D... -
![Regina Daniel’s Younger Sister, Destiny Reveals She Is Toeing The Actress’s Path As She Begins Her Search For A Boyfriend]()
Regina Daniel’s Younger Sister, Destiny Reveals She Is Toeing The Actress’s Path As She Begins Her Search For A Boyfriend
Actress, Regina Daniel’s younger sister, Destiny, has revealed she is considering toeing the actress’s path as she begins her search for a boyfriend. She shared a video of herself dancing on TikTok and wrote ‘’As I dey find young boyfriend, I still de observe my big sister path'&... -
![VIDEO; 2face And His Woman, Natasha Spotted At An Event In Enugu]()
VIDEO; 2face And His Woman, Natasha Spotted At An Event In Enugu
Singer, 2face and his woman, Hon Natasha Osawaru nee Idibia, were spotted at an event in Enugu state on Monday, April 21. The couple rocked tracksuits to the event. Watch a video of them at the event below… ... -
![MC Oluomo Challenges Those Mocking His Poor Spoken English To Bring Their Children To Compete With His]()
MC Oluomo Challenges Those Mocking His Poor Spoken English To Bring Their Children To Compete With His
MC Oluomo, real name Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, has addressed those who mock him over his inability to speak good English. The road transport workers' boss stated that though he may not be fluent in English, those mocking him have not raised children who can compete with his children. Speaking ... -
!["Life Isn’t About Begging People For Fair Treatment, It’s About Matching Energy" - Peter Okoye]()
"Life Isn’t About Begging People For Fair Treatment, It’s About Matching Energy" - Peter Okoye
Singer, Peter Okoye, who is in a running battle with his twin brother, Paul, as well as their older brother, Jude Okoye, has seemingly disclosed how the whole experience has changed his perspective about life.In a post shared on his Instagram page, Peter stated that he is now all about ‘matching ... -
![Hailey Bieber Reveals She's Dealing With Two Ovarian Cysts As She Shows Off Bloated Tummy]()
Hailey Bieber Reveals She's Dealing With Two Ovarian Cysts As She Shows Off Bloated Tummy
Hailey Bieber has revealed that she has been diagnosed with two ovarian cysts after giving birth to her and husband singer, Justin Bieber's son Jack Blues Bieber in 2024. On April 21, 2025, the 28-year-old model posted on her Instagram Stories showing off her stomach and sharing the hea... -
![Former Senate President, David Mark Urges Idoma To Unite Against Aggressors]()
Former Senate President, David Mark Urges Idoma To Unite Against Aggressors
Former Senate President, David Mark, has called on the sons and daughters of Idoma to stand united against external threats, following the recent violence in Idoma land that has left hundreds dead and thousands displaced.The OkpokpowuluK’Idoma made the call on Monday, April 21st, 2025, during the... -
![FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike Is APC’s Mole – Rivers PDP Factional Chairman Reveals]()
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike Is APC’s Mole – Rivers PDP Factional Chairman Reveals
A factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State, Robinson Ewor, says the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, is working to destroy the opposition from within.He said Wike should no longer be considered a member of the PDP, having openly pledged lo... -
![Manchester City v Aston Villa: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Manchester City v Aston Villa: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Tuesday 22nd April, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium: Etihad Stadium Referee: Craig Pawson (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Manchester City [/size]Manchester City will be without Rodri due to a knee injury. John Stones and Manuel Akanji will miss out with... -
![UK Records Over 22000 Asylum-Seeking Nigerians]()
UK Records Over 22000 Asylum-Seeking Nigerians
The United Kingdom Home Office received 22,619 asylum applications from Nigerian nationals from 2010 to 2024.Local eventsNigerians reportedly accounted for one in 30 UK asylum claims over the period, ranking 11th on the Home Office’s newly released year-end Asylum and Resettlement statistics.Acco... -
![President Tinubu Set To Meet Service Chiefs Amid Surge In Killings]()
President Tinubu Set To Meet Service Chiefs Amid Surge In Killings
President Bola Tinubu is expected to hold a meeting with Nigeria’s top security officials following a wave of violent attacks in Plateau, Benue, and other parts of the country.The meeting is set to take place following Tinubu’s return to Abuja on Monday night after spending over two weeks in Pa... -
![Hollywood Actor, George Clooney Says He And Wife Have Never Argued In 10 years Of Marriage]()
Hollywood Actor, George Clooney Says He And Wife Have Never Argued In 10 years Of Marriage
American actor and filmmaker, George Clooney says he and wife Amal Clooney have never had a fight in their 10-year marriage.In 2022, the “Wolfs” star, 63, told Gayle King that communication with his human rights lawyer wife, 47, is “the easiest thing by far” in their relationship and that, ... -
![Man, Olamide Kills His One-Year-Old Son During Fight With Wife In Ogun]()
Man, Olamide Kills His One-Year-Old Son During Fight With Wife In Ogun
A man identified as Olamide has allegedly killed his one-year-old son during a fight with his wife in the Elega area of Abeokuta, Ogun State.It was gathered that the couple were engaged in a heated argument on Saturday night when Olamide, mistakenly struck his son with an iron rod intended for his ... -
![Bandits Demand N60M Levy From Zamfara Communities For Allegedly Supporting Military Operations]()
Bandits Demand N60M Levy From Zamfara Communities For Allegedly Supporting Military Operations
Armed bandits have reportedly imposed a N60 million levy on at least 12 communities in Zamfara State, accusing them of aiding recent Nigerian military operations that disrupted their activities.The affected communities include Koloma, Dan Hayin Zargado, Zargado, Dan Godabe, Sabuwar Tunga, Makini, B...
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