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![See The 77-Yrs-Old Interim Pope Following The Death Of Pope Francis]()
See The 77-Yrs-Old Interim Pope Following The Death Of Pope Francis
The person tasked with leading the Catholic Church until a replacement for Pope Francis is elected, is a man from Dublin called Kevin Joseph Farrell. Raised in an Irish-speaking household in the working-class suburb of Drimnagh, Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell has risen to become one of the most powe... -
![Just Released Viral Teen, Quadri Speaks of His Traumatic Experience in Kirikiri Prison (VID)]()
Just Released Viral Teen, Quadri Speaks of His Traumatic Experience in Kirikiri Prison (VID)
A 17-year-old boy, Alabi Quadri, who gained attention in 2023 for standing in front of Peter Obi’s convoy during a campaign rally in Lagos, has recently shared his harrowing experience in prison.Quadri was reportedly abducted by local youths upset over being excluded from the financial gifts he r... -
![After Pope Francis' Death, Two African Cardinals Emerge As Contenders To Succeed Him (Photos)]()
After Pope Francis' Death, Two African Cardinals Emerge As Contenders To Succeed Him (Photos)
The global Catholic community is in mourning following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, while attention swiftly turns to the crucial decision ahead: selecting his successor.As the College of Cardinals prepares for the next conclave, two African prelates have emerged as leading contenders in t... -
![Singer, Lil Kesh Under Fire For Using Pet Name In Wedding Wish To Ex Girlfriend, Priscilla Ojo]()
Singer, Lil Kesh Under Fire For Using Pet Name In Wedding Wish To Ex Girlfriend, Priscilla Ojo
Nigerian singer Keshinro Ololade, popularly known as Lil Kesh, has stirred conversations online following his reaction to the wedding of his rumoured ex-girlfriend, Priscilla Ojo.The daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo recently tied the knot with her Tanzanian lover, Juma Jux, in a star-studded... -
![Kanye West Shares Shocking Tweet From His Past That Got Everyone Talking]()
Kanye West Shares Shocking Tweet From His Past That Got Everyone Talking
Kanye West has shared his wildest tweet yet. The rapper has made shocking tweets over the past few years but the one he shared on X just minutes ago has shocked other X users. The father-of-four, while promoting his latest song titled Cousins, shared a secret from his past. He disclosed that he sha... -
![Pastor Tunde Bakare Blasts President Tinubu, Tells Him To Stop Playing God]()
Pastor Tunde Bakare Blasts President Tinubu, Tells Him To Stop Playing God
Pastor Tunde Bakare, Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), has issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu, cautioning him against "playing God" and asserting that the current administration is veering the country off course. Delivering a state of the natio... -
![Video Of Pope Francis' Brief Public Appearance on Easter Day Before His Death Surfaces]()
Video Of Pope Francis' Brief Public Appearance on Easter Day Before His Death Surfaces
Just one day before his de@th, Pope Francis made a brief appearance on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica during the Easter Sunday Mass and gave his traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing, While he has been dealing with some health challenges in recent years.His last public words: “Happy Easter”... -
![Social Media Buzz: Bride Hailed For Marrying Elderly White Man to "Break Generational Curse" (Video)]()
Social Media Buzz: Bride Hailed For Marrying Elderly White Man to "Break Generational Curse" (Video)
An interracial wedding has sparked intense debate and admiration on social media after images of a young African bride tying the knot with an elderly, visibly frail white man went viral.The unusual union, which many speculate was driven by financial motives, has become a trending topic on platforms... -
![Ooni of Ife Celebrates Daughter, Adewamiwa 's 18th Birthday With Heartfelt Message]()
Ooni of Ife Celebrates Daughter, Adewamiwa 's 18th Birthday With Heartfelt Message
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has taken to social media to celebrate his daughter, Adewamiwa, on her 18th birthday, expressing immense pride and joy over her milestone.In a post shared on his Instagram, the revered monarch shared photos of the birthday celebrant and wrote a touching tribut... -
![Presidency Hails 1st Lady Remi Tinubu For Kneeling to Greet Afenifere Leader, Pa Fasoranti]()
Presidency Hails 1st Lady Remi Tinubu For Kneeling to Greet Afenifere Leader, Pa Fasoranti
The Presidency has described Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, as “humility personified” following her gesture of kneeling to greet Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti.This was contained in a post on Monday via X by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser, Media and Public Communication to Preside... -
![Correctional Service Debunks Jailbreak Rumour in Ilorin, Clarifies Misreported Facility]()
Correctional Service Debunks Jailbreak Rumour in Ilorin, Clarifies Misreported Facility
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kwara State Command, has refuted claims of a jailbreak at the Borstal Training Institute in Ilorin , insisting that all inmates in its care remain accounted for and the facility is secure.A statement issued on Monday by the Public Relations Officer ... -
![See How Actress Liz Anjorin Reacts To Claims That She's Jealous Of Iyabo Ojo's Daughter Wedding]()
See How Actress Liz Anjorin Reacts To Claims That She's Jealous Of Iyabo Ojo's Daughter Wedding
Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has reacted to claims that she is jealous of her colleague and arch rival, Iyabo Ojo, who over the weekend hosted a talk-of-the-town wedding for her only daughter, Priscilla.Lizzy and Iyabo have been enemies for the longest and have even dragged themselves to court... -
![Reactions Trail Online As Cute Abiola Appeals To Juma Jux, Sternly Warns Him About Nigerians]()
Reactions Trail Online As Cute Abiola Appeals To Juma Jux, Sternly Warns Him About Nigerians
Interestingly, Juma Jux and Priscilla Ojo, the daughter of well-known Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, were married in Lagos during a double ceremony that included both white and traditional ceremonies.Prominent leaders, celebrities, and Big Brother Naija alumni are among the event’s star-studded gue... -
![30-Yr-Old Maryann Onwuchekwa Murdered By Kidnappers, To Be Buried April 30 In Anambra (Photos)]()
30-Yr-Old Maryann Onwuchekwa Murdered By Kidnappers, To Be Buried April 30 In Anambra (Photos)
Grief has gripped the community of Amansea in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State following the brutal killing of a 30-year-old woman, Maryann Oluchukwu Onwuchekwa, who was abducted and later found dead by the roadside with multiple stab wounds.Family sources confirmed that Maryann wa... -
![Nigerian Woman Sparks Debate with Claim About Divorced Women Dating Married Men]()
Nigerian Woman Sparks Debate with Claim About Divorced Women Dating Married Men
A Nigerian Facebook user, Culater Enkay, has stirred heated debate online after alleging that a significant number of divorced women are involved in relationships with married men.In a post shared on her Facebook page, Enkay claimed that between 70 to 80 percent of women who have left their marriag... -
![Bauchi Gov, Bala Mohammed’s 2027 Presidency Posters Flood City]()
Bauchi Gov, Bala Mohammed’s 2027 Presidency Posters Flood City
Posters promoting Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, for the 2027 presidency have appeared across the streets of Bauchi, bearing the slogan “Kaura for President 2027.”The posters were seen at strategic locations including roundabouts, electric poles, and signboards on majo... -
![Sowore Accuses Kenneth Okonkwo Of Secret Ties To Tinubu, Dismisses Coalition Plans As Sham]()
Sowore Accuses Kenneth Okonkwo Of Secret Ties To Tinubu, Dismisses Coalition Plans As Sham
Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has launched a scathing attack on Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo, alleging that he is covertly working to protect President Bola Tinubu’s administration.Sowore made the ac... -
![VIDEO; Mr Macaroni Criticises Bashir Ahmad Over Social Media Star, Rahama Saidu Incident]()
VIDEO; Mr Macaroni Criticises Bashir Ahmad Over Social Media Star, Rahama Saidu Incident
Former presidential communications adviser Bashir Ahmad has come under heavy fire from Nigerian actor and activist Mr Macaroni for his recent remarks regarding the damage of social media star Rahama Saidu’s Kano residences.Social media users, including Mr Macaroni, responded to Ahmad’s comments... -
![Lagos Police Arrest Man, Sowe Temidayo Igbekele Over Gruesome Murder, Dismemberment of Own 60-Yr-Old Father in Oshodi]()
Lagos Police Arrest Man, Sowe Temidayo Igbekele Over Gruesome Murder, Dismemberment of Own 60-Yr-Old Father in Oshodi
[size=10pt] File photo [/size] The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Sowe Temidayo Igbekele, for allegedly murdering and dismembering his 60-year-old father, Babatunde Sowe Kayode, at their residence in Oshodi.According to police sources who spoke with security analy... -
![“We Are Not Regulatory Body Of Online Businesses” – EFCC Distances Self From Approving CBEX]()
“We Are Not Regulatory Body Of Online Businesses” – EFCC Distances Self From Approving CBEX
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that it is not a regulatory or clearing agency for online businesses, in response to recent reports surrounding the Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) platform.In a statement shared via its official social media handle, the EFCC distanced... -
![Pope Francis Died Of Brain Haemorrhage, Italian Media Reports Confirm]()
Pope Francis Died Of Brain Haemorrhage, Italian Media Reports Confirm
The death of Pope Francis has been attributed to a cerebral haemorrhage, according to reports from leading Italian newspapers *La Repubblica* and *La Stampa*. The incident, believed to have been a sudden stroke, was reportedly unrelated to the respiratory complications and pneumonia that had plague... -
![Goodluck Jonathan Reflects On His Presidency, Expresses Regret Over Inability To End Nigerians’ Suffering]()
Goodluck Jonathan Reflects On His Presidency, Expresses Regret Over Inability To End Nigerians’ Suffering
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed deep regret over his inability to completely alleviate the suffering of Nigerians during his time in office. Speaking candidly at a reception held in his honour on Sunday night, Jonathan acknowledged the immense challenges faced by his administration... -
![Tragedy Strikes As One-Yr-Old Boy, Desmond Adewole Crushed To Death Outside Church in Ekiti]()
Tragedy Strikes As One-Yr-Old Boy, Desmond Adewole Crushed To Death Outside Church in Ekiti
A tragic incident marred Easter celebrations in Emure Ekiti as a one-year-old boy, Desmond Adewole, was fatally crushed by an unidentified vehicle outside St. Paul’s Anglican Church during the Easter Sunday service.According to eyewitness accounts, the heartbreaking incident occurred when the tod... -
![APC Chairman, Ganduje Fires Back At Galadima, Labels Him a 'Failed Politician Without Base']()
APC Chairman, Ganduje Fires Back At Galadima, Labels Him a 'Failed Politician Without Base'
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has launched a scathing response to comments made by Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), dismissing Galadima as a "politically irrelevant figure with no solid base."Ga... -
![Police Bust Child Trafficking Ring in Akwa Ibom, Rescue Two-Day-Old Baby Sold for ₦800,000]()
Police Bust Child Trafficking Ring in Akwa Ibom, Rescue Two-Day-Old Baby Sold for ₦800,000
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismantled a suspected child trafficking syndicate and rescued a two-day-old baby allegedly sold for ₦800,000.In a statement issued on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, the police revealed that two women, Nasikpo Sonia Labere and Ineme... -
![Singer Peter Okoye Hits Hard On Fans Blaming Them For P-Square Break Up]()
Singer Peter Okoye Hits Hard On Fans Blaming Them For P-Square Break Up
Singer Peter Okoye aka Mr P has hit hard on fans, blaming them for the separation of the popular P-Square band which was made up of himself and his twin brother, Paul Okoye.During an appearance on the AY Live show, he noted that the consistent comparisons broke the music duo.In his words; "Una... -
![5 Confirmed Dead, Many Others Injured As Heavy Duty Truck Rams Into Easter Celebrants in Gombe]()
5 Confirmed Dead, Many Others Injured As Heavy Duty Truck Rams Into Easter Celebrants in Gombe
A devastating incident occurred on Monday in Billiri, Gombe State, where an articulated truck loaded with goods veered into a group of Easter celebrants, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.The tragic event unfolded along Tashan Gona as the group was returning from a mountain prayer gathe... -
!["Why I Got Married To Olu Jacobs" - Veteran Actress, Joke Silva Reveals]()
"Why I Got Married To Olu Jacobs" - Veteran Actress, Joke Silva Reveals
Nollywood veteran Joke Silva has spoken about what led her to marry Olu Jacobs her husband, inspite of the 20 year age difference.The 62 year old actress got married to her husband in 1985 and the couple have been together ever since.In a recent interview, Joke Silva revealed that she married her h... -
![Chioma Goodhair Shares Inspiring Story Of How She Convinced Iyabo Ojo To Accept Juma Jux]()
Chioma Goodhair Shares Inspiring Story Of How She Convinced Iyabo Ojo To Accept Juma Jux
Nigerian entrepreneur Chioma Goodhair has recently shared her experience in convincing Iyabo Ojo to accept her daughter’s union with Juma Jux.She recalled in her post that Iyabo Ojo initially had her reservations about the relationship and was looking out for her daughter.In her post, Chioma Good... -
!["Gospel Artists In To Music To Make Money" – Singer, Spyro Blows Hot]()
"Gospel Artists In To Music To Make Money" – Singer, Spyro Blows Hot
Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has claimed that many gospel artists are in the music business to make money.Speaking in a recent episode of Hip TV programme, Trending, hosted by Pascal, the music star said there was no difference between the gospel artists and ... -
![Actor Kunle Remi Shares a Glimpse of His New Born Daughter to Mark Her First Easter Celebration]()
Actor Kunle Remi Shares a Glimpse of His New Born Daughter to Mark Her First Easter Celebration
Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has shared an adorable photo of his daughter. In a post to celebrate Easter, the actor shared his daughter's photo showing her lying peacefully on a Bible. He captioned it: “Happy Easter folksEemiiOluwa is drooling at the promises of God – my fave being John 2... -
![Police Probe Death Of Delta Governor's Special Adviser, Shimite, Love]()
Police Probe Death Of Delta Governor's Special Adviser, Shimite, Love
The Delta State Police Command has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the d3ath of Shimite Love, the Special Adviser to Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori on Trade and Export. Shimite passed away in the early hours of Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at St. Luke's... -
!["Ageing Sweet Me Die," Yul Edochie Say As He Turns 43, Advises Fans]()
"Ageing Sweet Me Die," Yul Edochie Say As He Turns 43, Advises Fans
Nollywood actor and traditionalist Yul Edochie has opened up about the beauty of ageing, encouraging fans not to be ashamed of getting older.In an Instagram post, the 43-year-old thespian pondered why society often frowns at ageing, describing it instead as a blessing and a beautiful phase of life.... -
![‘He Was Full Of Humanity’ – Enugu Gov. Mbah Mourns Pope Francis, Consoles Catholic Faithful]()
‘He Was Full Of Humanity’ – Enugu Gov. Mbah Mourns Pope Francis, Consoles Catholic Faithful
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has joined the rest of the world in mourning the Catholic Pontiff and sovereign of the Vatican City, Pope Francis.Mbah described the late Pontiff as a man full of humanity, a reformer, and humble leader.In a statement he personally signed on Monday, the gove... -
![Man Advises Men To Marry A Woman Who Pray While They Sleep Instead Of Checking Their Phones]()
Man Advises Men To Marry A Woman Who Pray While They Sleep Instead Of Checking Their Phones
A Nigerian man has advised men to marry Omera Ugbede Opaluwa, has advised men to marry women who would pray for them while they sleep instead of checking their phones. “Marry a woman that will secretly lay hands on you to pray when you are sleeping instead of the one that will check your phone,&... -
![Delta Governor’s Trade Adviser Shimite Bello Dies In Alleged Case of Domestic Violence]()
Delta Governor’s Trade Adviser Shimite Bello Dies In Alleged Case of Domestic Violence
The Delta State Government and civil society groups are in mourning following the sudden death of Chief (Mrs.) Shimite Winifred Bello, the Special Adviser to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Trade and Export. She reportedly died on Monday, April 21, 2025, in what is being alleged as a tragic case of ... -
![President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After 19-Day Foreign Trip Amid Rising Insecurity]()
President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After 19-Day Foreign Trip Amid Rising Insecurity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected back in Nigeria today after spending 19 days abroad, with his return confirmed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.In a post shared on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), Onanuga wrote, *“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return ho... -
![Scavenger Arrested After Slitting Man, Prince Omoge’s Throat During Heated Argument in Ondo]()
Scavenger Arrested After Slitting Man, Prince Omoge’s Throat During Heated Argument in Ondo
Tension gripped Ayeka community in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State following the gruesome killing of a man identified as Prince Omoge by a suspected scavenger along the Ayeka/Igodan-Igbokoda expressway.According to eyewitness accounts, the tragic incident occurred after a minor disagr... -
![Hundreds Of International Students Ordered To Leave U.S. Amid Visa Crackdown]()
Hundreds Of International Students Ordered To Leave U.S. Amid Visa Crackdown
The United States government has begun a sweeping crackdown on international students, revoking visas and ordering mass deportations in a move that has stunned academic institutions and immigration advocates across the country.Under intensified enforcement measures by the Department of Homeland Sec... -
![Outfit Controversy: Woman Claims She Was Sent Out Of Church Over Cleavage-Revealing Attire (Video)]()
Outfit Controversy: Woman Claims She Was Sent Out Of Church Over Cleavage-Revealing Attire (Video)
A Nigerian woman, Isabella Onyeka, has sparked an online debate after claiming she was asked to leave a church service due to her choice of outfit, which was deemed inappropriate by church officials.In a video shared on her TikTok page, Isabella revealed that she was turned away at the church entra...
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