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![UPDATE: Killer of Nigerian Nursing Student in US, Tamilore Odunsi Uncovered]()
UPDATE: Killer of Nigerian Nursing Student in US, Tamilore Odunsi Uncovered
Tamilore Odunsi, the 23-year-old London nursing student in the U.S was fatally stabbed to death by her roommate over an alleged dispute over catsElizabeth Tamilore Odunsi, known as Tami and who was London based, was stabbed in her home in Houston, Texas, where she had been studying. The Houston Pol... -
![Self Proclaimed Arewa Youths President Makes U-Turn, Calls For Verydarkman’s Release]()
Self Proclaimed Arewa Youths President Makes U-Turn, Calls For Verydarkman’s Release
Self proclaimed president of the Arewa Youths, Abdul DanBature calls for the release of the controversial activist, Verydarkman weeks after issuing him an ultimatum.It would be recalled that some days ago, the supposed northern youth president had issued an ultimatum to Verydarkman to apologize to ... -
![#FreeVDM: Protest Erupts In Abuja Over Detention Of Social Activist (VIDEO)]()
#FreeVDM: Protest Erupts In Abuja Over Detention Of Social Activist (VIDEO)
A group of youths staged a protest in Abuja on Monday, demanding the immediate release of popular activist and social media influencer, Martins Otse, widely known as Very Dark Man (VDM).The demonstration began shortly after reports emerged that Otse had been arrested under unclear circumstances.Acc... -
![VIDEO: BBN’s Nengi Makes First Public Appearance Since Welcoming A Baby]()
VIDEO: BBN’s Nengi Makes First Public Appearance Since Welcoming A Baby
Ex-reality star, Nengi Hampson has made her FIRST PUBLIC appearance since welcoming a baby girl in February, 2025Nengi was seen in a see-through outfit as she recently graced an event.As expected, her outfit which showed her ample butt, has got people talking on social media.Watch the video below�... -
![Nengi Breaks Silence After Being Dragged For Making First Appearance in a Transparent Outfit]()
Nengi Breaks Silence After Being Dragged For Making First Appearance in a Transparent Outfit
Former Big Brother Naija star Nengi Hampson has opened up about her post-pregnancy challenges, just two months after undergoing an emergency C-section. In a candid social media post, Nengi addressed critics who had dragged her for wearing a see-through outfit, explaining that she’s still in recov... -
![Moment Kenya’s President, William Ruto Was Hit by a Shoe Thrown At Him During Rally (Video)]()
Moment Kenya’s President, William Ruto Was Hit by a Shoe Thrown At Him During Rally (Video)
Kenya’s President William Ruto was targeted by a shoe thrown at him during a speech on the cost of living, a topic that has fueled public anger. The incident took place on Sunday, May 4, during a rally in Migori County, western Kenya. Videos shared on social media showed Ruto calmly blocking the ... -
![Man Mocks Women Who Are Against polygamy as He Shows Off His Two Wives Together(VID)]()
Man Mocks Women Who Are Against polygamy as He Shows Off His Two Wives Together(VID)
Alhaji Ali Kamal, a Ghanaian man, has sparked reactions online after addressing women who reject polygamy, claiming they simply don’t want to share their husbands. In a bold and cheeky post, Kamal shared a video highlighting the close bond between his two wives, challenging the common perception ... -
![Video of a Uniformed Police Officer Stooping to Tie Ganduje's Shoe Lace Sparks Reactions]()
Video of a Uniformed Police Officer Stooping to Tie Ganduje's Shoe Lace Sparks Reactions
A video of the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and a police officer stooping before him has gone viral on social media, sparking public outrage and debate.In the clip, the officer is seen bending close to Ganduje’s feet, prompting many online users to speculate that he was either cleani... -
![Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best - Bobrisky Says Amidst VDM’s Arrest and Detention by EFCC]()
Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best - Bobrisky Says Amidst VDM’s Arrest and Detention by EFCC
Bobrisky has stirred controversy again by seemingly mocking VeryDarkMan (VDM), who is currently in EFCC detention. Earlier today, Bobrisky posted a video of himself laughing on social media with the caption "He who laughs last, laughs best." The timing and tone of the video have led m... -
![VIDEO; Free Verydarkman - Seun Kuti Joins Call For Critic’s Release]()
VIDEO; Free Verydarkman - Seun Kuti Joins Call For Critic’s Release
Afrobeat musician and activist Seun Kuti has weighed in on the controversial arrest of social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM), describing the situation as a reflection of systemic abuse of power in Nigeria.Speaking out in a video posted on Instagram, Seun Kuti said he contacted the activist’s lawy... -
![“It’s Like He Came Back”; Davido Says Newborn Son Strikingly Resembles Late Son, Ifeanyi]()
“It’s Like He Came Back”; Davido Says Newborn Son Strikingly Resembles Late Son, Ifeanyi
Nigerian music star Davido has opened up about the emotional journey of losing his first son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, and the uncanny resemblance between his late child and his newborn twin son.In a recent interview with Ebro Darden on Apple Music 1, Davido described the likeness between his son, born in ... -
!["Your Favorite Is A Baby Girl" — Blessing CEO Mocks VeryDarkMan Following EFCC Arrest]()
"Your Favorite Is A Baby Girl" — Blessing CEO Mocks VeryDarkMan Following EFCC Arrest
Controversial relationship coach Blessing CEO has taken a swipe at social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM), mocking his recent arrest by the EFCC and questioning his reputation as a fearless activist.In a no-holds-barred rant via her IG page, Blessing didn't just react to the news—she used it ... -
![EFCC Denies Confirming And Giving Reasons For VeryDarkMan's Recent Arrest]()
EFCC Denies Confirming And Giving Reasons For VeryDarkMan's Recent Arrest
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied media reports claiming that popular social media activist Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), was arrested due to multiple petitions submitted by various individuals.In a post on its official Facebook page on Monday, the Co... -
![Ekiti Man, David Isaiah To Die By Hanging For Killing Sex Worker With Herbicide]()
Ekiti Man, David Isaiah To Die By Hanging For Killing Sex Worker With Herbicide
Justice Lekan Olatawura of the Ekiti State High Court, sitting in Ado Ekiti, has sentenced 26-year-old David Isaiah to death by hanging for conspiracy, kidnapping, and murder.The convict was arraigned before Justice Lekan Olatawura on 18th April 2024 on a three-count charge of conspiracy, kidnappin... -
![What The “Nigeria First Policy,” Newly Approved by President Tinubu is All About]()
What The “Nigeria First Policy,” Newly Approved by President Tinubu is All About
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the "Nigeria First Policy.” Which means No procurement of foreign goods or services available locally.Moving ahead, priority will be given to Nigerian industries in all procurement activities. In cases where local supply is insufficient, contracts wil... -
![Skit Gone Wrong! Kaduna Content Creator Lands in EFCC Custody Over Naira Abuse]()
Skit Gone Wrong! Kaduna Content Creator Lands in EFCC Custody Over Naira Abuse
Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested a social media content creator, Muhammed Kabir Sa’ad for allegedly abusing Naira notes.In a statement released, the commission said Sa’ad made a video of himself on his Tik Tok and Ins... -
![Singer Portable Cries Out, Reveals How He Was Tracked And Almost Kidnapped At First Bank]()
Singer Portable Cries Out, Reveals How He Was Tracked And Almost Kidnapped At First Bank
Controversial singer, Portable alleges that he was tracked and almost kidnapped at the notable bank, First Bank.This comes amid controversy involving Verydarkman and Guaranteed Trust Bank GTB.IAccording to Portable, he had visited the bank when he was almost abducted by people whose identity he did... -
![Reps Minority Caucus Urges EFCC To Release Or Charge Verydarkman To Court]()
Reps Minority Caucus Urges EFCC To Release Or Charge Verydarkman To Court
The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to either release Mr Martins Otse—popularly known as Very Dark Man (VDM)—or charge him to court without delay.In a statement issued on Monday, the minority leader, Rep. Kingsley... -
![VIDEO: "EFCC After Me For Defending Verydarkman" - Kokopee Cries Out]()
VIDEO: "EFCC After Me For Defending Verydarkman" - Kokopee Cries Out
Kokopee, a close associate of embattled activist Verydarkman, has raised the alarm on social media, claiming that officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are now searching for him.This development comes amid growing protests across various parts of Nigeria, as supporters de... -
![Controversial Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju Queries Falana Over Silence On Verydarkman’s Arrest]()
Controversial Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju Queries Falana Over Silence On Verydarkman’s Arrest
Popular Activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has queried Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, for keeping mute over the arrest of controversial social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, a.k.a, Verydarkman, despite mounting public outcry and protests.In a post shared via his X page on Monday, Ad... -
![Road Grader Crushes Mother And Child To Death In Ondo]()
Road Grader Crushes Mother And Child To Death In Ondo
Tragedy struck in Ute, a community in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, as a road grader reportedly crushed a mother and her child to d3ath along the Olujewu–Igbatoro Road. The victims, whose identities were yet to be disclosed, were reportedly crushed by the grader belonging to the local... -
![Nigerian Students Slams Power Minister, Adelabu Over Call to Increase Electricity Tariff]()
Nigerian Students Slams Power Minister, Adelabu Over Call to Increase Electricity Tariff
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned recent remarks by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, regarding the proposed hike in electricity tariffs, describing the minister’s position as insensitive and a failure of leadership.In a statement signed by the Senate ... -
![Four Kano Robbers To Spend 40 years In Jail Over Midnight Robbery]()
Four Kano Robbers To Spend 40 years In Jail Over Midnight Robbery
In a dramatic courtroom decision, four men-Nafi’u Isah, Haruna Ya’u, Nadabo Mohammed, and Sa’adu Musa-were each slammed with 40 years and six months behind bars for a vicious armed robbery and attempted murder spree that rocked Kunkurawa Village in Kano.Justice Usman Na’abba of the Kano Hig... -
![Inter v Barcelona: UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats]()
Inter v Barcelona: UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats
Date: Tuesday 6th May, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Gujseppe Meazza Referee Szymon Marciniak (Poland) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Inter [/size]While Simone Inzaghi would have loved to field the same XI that started in the first leg, he cannot go ahead wit... -
![Rwanda Confirms Readiness To Take In Migrants Deported By US]()
Rwanda Confirms Readiness To Take In Migrants Deported By US
The Foreign Affairs Minister of Rwanda, Olivier Nduhungireh, has confirmed talks with the United States, US, over migrants.Nduhungireh said Rwanda is in the “early stage” of talks to accept migrants deported by the US.The minister explained that the East African country believes in giving “an... -
![VIDEO; Portable Begs EFCC And GTbank to Release VeryDarkMan]()
VIDEO; Portable Begs EFCC And GTbank to Release VeryDarkMan
Nigerian musician, Portable has pleaded with the EFCC and GTBank to release his friend VeryDarkMan. He made the appeal in a video posted on X. According to Portable, despite their disagreements, he appreciated VeryDarkMan’s kindness and support for others. He said: “Please, because of God. Ple... -
![VIDEO; Armed Police Officers Captured Assaulting Young Man]()
VIDEO; Armed Police Officers Captured Assaulting Young Man
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force were filmed allegedly assaulting a young man. In the video shared by an X user, Somto Okonkwo, the unidentified young man was seen getting hit by the police officers. The location of the incident and details of the officers are yet to be known. Meanwhile, the ... -
!["You Are Special” - Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Shares Heartfelt Message To Young Women]()
"You Are Special” - Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Shares Heartfelt Message To Young Women
Nollywood legend Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde recently took to her Instagram story to share a powerful message aimed at young women navigating life’s uncertainties.Prompted by a post she received about a young girl feeling lost, Omotola said she felt led to speak directly to those who might be struggli... -
![Nigerian Man Who Slammed His Wife For Bringing "Nothing To The Table" Busted As His Old Post Hailing His Wife Surfaces]()
Nigerian Man Who Slammed His Wife For Bringing "Nothing To The Table" Busted As His Old Post Hailing His Wife Surfaces
A Nigerian man who slammed his wife for contributing nothing when they were married has been called out after his old post showed him hailing her for her contribution to the family. Ejikeme Benedict Ifeanyi recently went viral after taking to Facebook to call out his ex-wife Okiwe Tessy Ejikeme wh... -
![VIDEO; Eedris Abdulkareem Leads Chant For VeryDarkMan’s Release, Condemns Government Oppression]()
VIDEO; Eedris Abdulkareem Leads Chant For VeryDarkMan’s Release, Condemns Government Oppression
Veteran Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, has thrown his weight behind social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, aka VeryDarkMan.This is coming after VeryDarkMan was arrested by the EFCC on Friday.During a recent live performance, Eedris paused the music to rally the crowd, urging fans to cha... -
![VIDEO; "The Economy Is Turning Around" - President Tinubu Claims]()
VIDEO; "The Economy Is Turning Around" - President Tinubu Claims
President Tinubu has said that Nigeria's economy is currently turning around and that the benefits of the hard economic decisions he has taken since assuming office in May 2023, are already yielding fruits. Nigerian home decor ideasSpeaking in Katsina over the weekend, the President said ‘�... -
![Report Reveals DSS Arrested Verydarkman, Not EFCC]()
Report Reveals DSS Arrested Verydarkman, Not EFCC
It has been alleged that the Department of State Services (DSS) and not the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested controversial critic, Verydarkman. Recall that VeryDarkMan was arrested in Abuja by security operatives after leaving GTBank. Giving update on the matter, prominent e... -
![Tenants Count Loses As Fire Razes Four-Bedroom Flat In Ibadan]()
Tenants Count Loses As Fire Razes Four-Bedroom Flat In Ibadan
A fire incident in the early hours of Monday razed a four-bedroom flat located at No. 1 Happiness Close, Akufo Estate, Elebu area of Ibadan.Mr Yemi Akinyinka, the General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, disclosed this in Ibadan on Monday.Akinyinka said the agency promptly deployed a ... -
![PHOTOS; Suspected Transformer Vandal Meets His Waterloo In Abia]()
PHOTOS; Suspected Transformer Vandal Meets His Waterloo In Abia
A suspected vandal was electrocuted while allegedly attempting to steal from a transformer in Aba, Abia State. It was gathered that the incident happened at the Wilcox Relief transformer located on Chief Nwangwa Street in Ogbor Hill. The body of the yet to be identified man was found dangling from... -
![Gospel Singer, Dunsin Oyekan Laments About Copyright Breaches On Digital Platforms]()
Gospel Singer, Dunsin Oyekan Laments About Copyright Breaches On Digital Platforms
In a post on his X account, gospel music star Pastor Dunsin Oyekan complained over the illegal upload of his song on digital platforms.In the post, Oyekan stated that he previously released the track titled 'Code of Worship' in 2022 in the album 'The Glory Experience' only to fi... -
![VDM: "I Refused To Send N100k To A Lady For Boycotting GTB" - Ossai Ovie Success]()
VDM: "I Refused To Send N100k To A Lady For Boycotting GTB" - Ossai Ovie Success
Ossai Ovie Success, a former media aide has revealed why he refused to send N100k to a lady. In a post on his Facebook page, he opened up that he refused to send the money to the lady for boycotting GTBank because of Verydarkman. He wrote: "I was about to send 100k to someone when I saw her c... -
![Talks About 2027 Polls Distracting, I Will Still Vote Obi, Says Farotimi]()
Talks About 2027 Polls Distracting, I Will Still Vote Obi, Says Farotimi
Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has revealed that he would vote for Peter Obi in the 2027 election. This is as he stated that talks about the 2027 polls are distracting at this particular time. He stated this as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. He also spoke on other issues the... -
!["I Almost Ran Away During My Early Days as Nigerian President" – Tinubu Reveals]()
"I Almost Ran Away During My Early Days as Nigerian President" – Tinubu Reveals
President Bola Tinubu has opened up that he almost ran away from governing the country. According to thim, he got so discouraged that he almost stopped watching or reading newspapers due to the economic situation in the country. He, however, assured that the country’s economic situation is turnin... -
![Man Melt Hearts As He Tattoos Wife & Daughter’s Faces On His Arm]()
Man Melt Hearts As He Tattoos Wife & Daughter’s Faces On His Arm
A Nigerian man, Ladipo Ayodeji, has tattooed his wife and daughter on his armHe wrote; “Yesterday I was just in the hood. Trying new clothes on and I took up a hood. It all started as a game of livelihood. We went from babyhood straight to childhood. That was the last moment I know of sainthood,�... -
![It's Haram To Marry A 2nd Wife While The 1st Is Suffering In Your Hands' - Islamic Scholar Says]()
It's Haram To Marry A 2nd Wife While The 1st Is Suffering In Your Hands' - Islamic Scholar Says
A Nigerian Islamic scholar, Al Hussein Sunnah, has said that it's wrong for a man to marry a second wife when his first wife is suffering due to financial hardship and lack of maintenance. “It is haram not Sunnah to marry a second wife while the first wife is suffering in your hands in fina...
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