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![Nollywood Icon, Genevieve Nnaji Stuns In Style As She Clocks 46; Claps Back At Age Shamer (Photos)]()
Nollywood Icon, Genevieve Nnaji Stuns In Style As She Clocks 46; Claps Back At Age Shamer (Photos)
Nollywood legend Genevieve Nnaji proved once again why she remains an undisputed queen of the screen and style as she marked her 46th birthday in stunning fashion.The celebrated actress turned heads with a series of striking birthday photos shared with her 8.5 million Instagram followers, where she... -
![UK Court Fixes Date For The Trial Of Killer of 14yr Nigerian Boy, Daniel Anjorin]()
UK Court Fixes Date For The Trial Of Killer of 14yr Nigerian Boy, Daniel Anjorin
The trial of a Spanish-Brazilian man, Marcus Ardioni Monzo, arrested for the alleged m8rder of a 14-year-old Nigerian boy, Daniel Anjorin, in the United Kingdom, has been set for June 3, 2025 at Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, commonly known as the Old Bailey.Monzo,37, is accused of ru... -
![N3.4bn Worth of Opioids, Drugs Concealed in Chocolate Tins Busted By NDLEA in Lagos, PH (PICS)]()
N3.4bn Worth of Opioids, Drugs Concealed in Chocolate Tins Busted By NDLEA in Lagos, PH (PICS)
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have intercepted no fewer than three million five hundred thousand, 3,500,000, pills of opioids and one hundred and sixty-three thousand, 163,000, bottles of codeine syrup with combined street value of over three billion, four hun... -
![Woman Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend To Death Over Delayed Food Delivery (Video)]()
Woman Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend To Death Over Delayed Food Delivery (Video)
A young woman is now in police custody following the alleged stabbing death of her boyfriend, Balogun Damilola, widely known on social media as *Dami Richie*, after a domestic dispute turned fatal in Lagos.The shocking incident, which has sparked outrage and heartbreak online, reportedly stemmed fr... -
![“I Don't Like To Identify As ADHD, But I Have ADHD” - Rapper, Lil Kesh Opens Up About Mental Health & Struggles (Video)]()
“I Don't Like To Identify As ADHD, But I Have ADHD” - Rapper, Lil Kesh Opens Up About Mental Health & Struggles (Video)
Nigerian rapper and songwriter, Lil Kesh, has bravely shared his personal struggles with mental health, revealing a long history of battling anxiety and what he believes to be undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).In a raw and honest interview, Lil Kesh admitted, “I don’... -
![Outrage In Benin As Wicked Grandmother Burns Girl’s Hands For Eating Noodles (Photo)]()
Outrage In Benin As Wicked Grandmother Burns Girl’s Hands For Eating Noodles (Photo)
A grandmother in Benin City has been arrested for subjecting her young granddaughter to a horrifying punishment after the child ate a pack of instant noodles without permission.According to reports, the hungry girl had consumed the Indomie noodles against her grandmother’s orders. In a shocking a... -
![NANS Calls on Govt to Sack All VCs, Rectors Involved in Mismanagement of Student Loan Scheme]()
NANS Calls on Govt to Sack All VCs, Rectors Involved in Mismanagement of Student Loan Scheme
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a strong call to the federal and state governments to remove Vice Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts of tertiary institutions found culpable in the mismanagement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme.This comes amid grow... -
!["How I Was Almost Fooled By Man Looking To Use Me To Contact My Dad" – DJ Cuppy]()
"How I Was Almost Fooled By Man Looking To Use Me To Contact My Dad" – DJ Cuppy
Nigerian celebrity disc jockey and billionaire heiress, Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, has opened up about a past betrayal that taught her a hard-hitting lesson on trust and hidden motives.In a candid post shared via her official X (formerly Twitter) account, Cuppy recounted how a pers... -
![INTERPOL Traces Stolen Vehicles From Canada To Nigeria And Other Countries]()
INTERPOL Traces Stolen Vehicles From Canada To Nigeria And Other Countries
An international police crackdown led by INTERPOL has exposed a major vehicle trafficking network in West Africa, with more than 150 stolen cars—mostly from Canada—recovered during a sweeping two-week operation across 12 countries, including Nigeria.Codenamed *Operation Safe Wheels*, the coordi... -
![$2.96bn Refineries Scandal: Kyari Denies Wrongdoing, Says He’s Ready To Account Before God & Man (Photos)]()
$2.96bn Refineries Scandal: Kyari Denies Wrongdoing, Says He’s Ready To Account Before God & Man (Photos)
Following the arrest of three refinery chiefs over the alleged mismanagement of a staggering \$2.96 billion meant for the overhaul of Nigeria’s refineries, former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has publicly distanced himself f... -
![Family, Friends Abducted On Way To Memorial Prayer As Kidnappers Strike in Edo]()
Family, Friends Abducted On Way To Memorial Prayer As Kidnappers Strike in Edo
Tragedy has struck the Ivbiaro community in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State as gunmen suspected to be kidnappers abducted seven travelers, including a family of three, along the Auchi-Warrake Road.According to reports, the victims—residents of Kaduna State—were en route to Ivbiaro ... -
![Drug Baron, Dominic Obijiaku Linked to Over 2.6 Million Tramadol Pills]()
Drug Baron, Dominic Obijiaku Linked to Over 2.6 Million Tramadol Pills
In a major breakthrough following nearly a year of surveillance, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a high-profile drug kingpin, Dominic Chiegozie Obijiaku, the Managing Director of Ovidaq International Ltd, in connection with a massive consignment of illic... -
![Army Ambush Foils Bandit Attack In Taraba, One Neutralised]()
Army Ambush Foils Bandit Attack In Taraba, One Neutralised
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 6 Brigade have successfully thwarted a planned bandit assault in Ussa Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing one suspected bandit during a swift ambush operation.The mission, conducted under *Operation Lafiyan Jama’a*, was launched late Saturday night... -
![Rare Photo Of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike & Son In China Amid Official Visit (Photos)]()
Rare Photo Of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike & Son In China Amid Official Visit (Photos)
Photos of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his son enjoying moments together in China have surfaced online, sparking interest among Nigerians.Wike is currently on an official visit to the Asian powerhouse, engaging in high-level discussions believed to center ar... -
![Actress Lizzy Gold Laments Father's 'Thankless' Attitude After Lavish Easter Gift]()
Actress Lizzy Gold Laments Father's 'Thankless' Attitude After Lavish Easter Gift
Popular Nollywood actress Lizzy Gold has sparked conversation online after publicly criticizing her father over what she described as a troubling sense of entitlement and a lack of appreciation.The film star took to Instagram in a now-deleted video to recount a recent incident with her father that ... -
![Outrage As Nigerian Man In UK Gets ₦21.5m Wedding Bill from Fiancée’s Family]()
Outrage As Nigerian Man In UK Gets ₦21.5m Wedding Bill from Fiancée’s Family
A social media storm has erupted after a Nigerian man based in the United Kingdom was allegedly presented with a wedding bill totaling over ₦21 million by his prospective in-laws in Nigeria — sparking debates over cultural expectations and financial exploitation in traditional marriage processe... -
![Doctor Claims He Was Blocked From Saving Customs Officer Who Slumped & Died During Wife's 60th Birthday]()
Doctor Claims He Was Blocked From Saving Customs Officer Who Slumped & Died During Wife's 60th Birthday
A Nigerian medical doctor, Rasheed Olaniyi, has revealed heartbreaking details surrounding the sudden death of his longtime friend, Kunle Akinyele, a retired customs officer who collapsed during his wife’s 60th birthday celebration in April. In an emotional interview with *The Punch*, Dr. ... -
![Three Police Officers Jailed In Kebbi State Over Death of 26-Yr-Old Theft Suspect, Abubakar Auwal]()
Three Police Officers Jailed In Kebbi State Over Death of 26-Yr-Old Theft Suspect, Abubakar Auwal
Tension is rising in Kebbi State following the arrest of three police officers accused of fatally assaulting a 26-year-old suspect, Abubakar Auwal, while in custody at a police station in Jega.The Kebbi State Police Command confirmed on Saturday that Auwal, who was arrested on April 15 in connectio... -
![Kidnappers Nabbed In Benin After Transferring N70m From Victim's Account, Steal Mercedes-Benz]()
Kidnappers Nabbed In Benin After Transferring N70m From Victim's Account, Steal Mercedes-Benz
Police in Delta State have cracked a high-profile kidnap and robbery case involving the theft of a luxury Mercedes-Benz GLC and the unlawful transfer of ₦70 million from a victim’s bank account.The suspects, who struck in the early hours of May 1 in Abraka, Ethiope-East Local Government Area, w... -
![Colombian Octogenarian, Quesada Vanegas Ricardo Alfonso Found Dead In Lagos Hotel Room]()
Colombian Octogenarian, Quesada Vanegas Ricardo Alfonso Found Dead In Lagos Hotel Room
An air of mystery surrounds the death of an 80-year-old Colombian national, Quesada Vanegas Ricardo Alfonso, who was found lifeless in his hotel room at the upscale Golden Tulip Hotel in Festac Town, Lagos.The grim discovery was made around 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, when hotel staff entered Ro... -
![Bribes, Cocaine, & Missing Evidence: Convicted Trafficker Testifies In Abba Kyari’s Drug Trial]()
Bribes, Cocaine, & Missing Evidence: Convicted Trafficker Testifies In Abba Kyari’s Drug Trial
In a dramatic courtroom testimony before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, convicted drug trafficker Emeka Ezenwanne revealed how he smuggled cocaine into Nigeria and paid N10,000 in bribes to bypass airport security—offering damning insight into Nigeria’s drug enforcement failures a... -
![Police Nab Suspect, Joseph Babari Contracted To Fight In Plateau Conflict At Gombe Border]()
Police Nab Suspect, Joseph Babari Contracted To Fight In Plateau Conflict At Gombe Border
In a dramatic late-night arrest, the Gombe State Police Command has apprehended a 27-year-old man allegedly returning from a paid combat mission in Plateau State.The suspect, identified as Joseph Babari, was intercepted by a police patrol unit from the Pero-Chonge Division around 11:30 p.m. on Wedn... -
![Pre-Dawn Fire Guts Three Shops In Ibadan’s Sango Area, Millions Lost In Goods]()
Pre-Dawn Fire Guts Three Shops In Ibadan’s Sango Area, Millions Lost In Goods
A dawn inferno ravaged three shops in the bustling Sango district of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday, destroying goods worth several million naira in a blaze suspected to have been triggered by an electrical fault.The fire broke out around 4:30 a.m. behind the Fart Oil Filling Station and quickly engu... -
![EFCC Probes NiMet Director-General Charles Anosike Over Alleged Contract Fraud, Mismanagement Of IGR]()
EFCC Probes NiMet Director-General Charles Anosike Over Alleged Contract Fraud, Mismanagement Of IGR
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened a sweeping investigation into the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) over alleged contract fraud and mismanagement of internally generated revenue, triggering a brief but impactful two-day strike by staff.The anti-graft agency’s p... -
![JUST IN! EFCC Labels VeryDarkMan A ‘BANDIT’]()
JUST IN! EFCC Labels VeryDarkMan A ‘BANDIT’
Deji Adeyanju, the lawyer representing popular online personality Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has accused officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of labeling his client a “bandit,” blindfolding him, and physically assaulting him during a controversia... -
![Prophecy Resurfaces As Pastor’s Warning To VeryDarkMan Goes Viral After Arrest (Photos)]()
Prophecy Resurfaces As Pastor’s Warning To VeryDarkMan Goes Viral After Arrest (Photos)
A prophecy made by Nigerian cleric, Pastor Swieve C. Christian, days before the arrest of popular online activist VeryDarkMan has resurfaced on social media, sparking renewed conversations and speculation about its eerie timing.VeryDarkMan, a controversial social media figure known for his unfilter... -
![Veteran Nollywood Star, Genevieve Nnaji Stuns In Stylish Outfit As She Celebrates 46th Birthday With Surprise Bash (Video)]()
Veteran Nollywood Star, Genevieve Nnaji Stuns In Stylish Outfit As She Celebrates 46th Birthday With Surprise Bash (Video)
Nollywood icon Genevieve Nnaji set social media abuzz on Friday after a video surfaced from her surprise 46th birthday celebration, where she appeared radiant and youthful, defying age expectations.Friends of the award-winning actress organized the low-key but stylish bash, with footage from the ev... -
![2027 Election: Tinubu Will Get 80% Of Votes From Igbo Land - Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu]()
2027 Election: Tinubu Will Get 80% Of Votes From Igbo Land - Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has stated that he is confident over 70 percent of the Igbo population will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. He described this anticipated support as an act of gratitude for Tinubu's commitment... -
![“Don’t Push Me, Let Me Greet My Father!” - Singer 9ice Clashes Lightly With Gov. Makinde’s Escort in Viral Video]()
“Don’t Push Me, Let Me Greet My Father!” - Singer 9ice Clashes Lightly With Gov. Makinde’s Escort in Viral Video
Popular Nigerian singer, Abolore Akande, better known as 9ice Alapomeji, became the center of attention during a recent public encounter with the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde — not for his music, but for a respectful gesture that took an unexpected turn.A viral video circulating across soc... -
![Singer, May D Sparks Controversy With Hospital Photo After Alleged Health Scare (Photo)]()
Singer, May D Sparks Controversy With Hospital Photo After Alleged Health Scare (Photo)
Nigerian singer Akinmayokun Awodumila, popularly known as May D, has ignited a flurry of online reactions after posting a cryptic update suggesting he narrowly survived a health crisis.The former DMW artist took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to share a photo of himself on a hospital ... -
![DSS Detains Edo Activist Over Solidarity Rally For Burkina Faso’s Captain Traoré]()
DSS Detains Edo Activist Over Solidarity Rally For Burkina Faso’s Captain Traoré
Security operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested prominent Edo-based activist and convener of the Talakawa Parliament, Kola Edokpayi, reportedly in connection with a planned Pan-African rally in support of Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré.The ar... -
!["I'm Gay" - Controversial Rapper, Kanye West Stuns Fans With Viral Livestream Confession, Then Backtracks]()
"I'm Gay" - Controversial Rapper, Kanye West Stuns Fans With Viral Livestream Confession, Then Backtracks
Controversial rapper and fashion mogul Kanye West has once again ignited a media firestorm after declaring “I’m gay” multiple times during a chaotic livestream that quickly went viral.The 24-time Grammy Award winner, now legally known as Ye, made the startling claim while speaking emotionally... -
!["I’m Losing My Mind”- Lady Cries Out After Stranger Allegedly Refuses To Return Mistaken N800K Bank Transfer]()
"I’m Losing My Mind”- Lady Cries Out After Stranger Allegedly Refuses To Return Mistaken N800K Bank Transfer
A young Nigerian woman has sparked widespread sympathy and outrage online after revealing she mistakenly transferred N800,000 to the wrong account — and the recipient has allegedly refused to return the funds.The victim, known on X (formerly Twitter) by the handle @ii\_kach, took to the platform ... -
!["She Called Me Her Boyfriend" - Ruger Opens Up On Childhood Heartbreak That Shaped His Toxic Traits]()
"She Called Me Her Boyfriend" - Ruger Opens Up On Childhood Heartbreak That Shaped His Toxic Traits
Nigerian singer Ruger has taken fans down memory lane with a startling revelation about his first brush with heartbreak — an experience he says planted the seeds of his emotional turbulence.Speaking candidly in a recent interview, the Afrobeat sensation recounted a painful childhood episode that ... -
![Nigerian-Canadian Man, Chimezie Nwabueze Charged in $600K Online Romance Scam Targeting Older Adults]()
Nigerian-Canadian Man, Chimezie Nwabueze Charged in $600K Online Romance Scam Targeting Older Adults
A 28-year-old Toronto resident, Chimezie Nwabueze, has been charged in connection with an elaborate romance scam that defrauded two individuals of more than \$600,000 over a two-year period, Peel Regional Police announced.Between June 2021 and July 2023, Nwabueze allegedly posed as a wealthy oil ri... -
![Big Brother Naija Season 10: Auditions Begin May 3 As Organizers Announce New Format]()
Big Brother Naija Season 10: Auditions Begin May 3 As Organizers Announce New Format
Anticipation is running high as the organizers of Big Brother Naija have officially unveiled audition dates for the show’s landmark tenth season.In a post shared on the show’s verified Instagram page, fans were informed that online auditions will kick off on **May 3, 2025**, and run through **M... -
![Edo Police Nab Delta Robbery Suspects in Hotel Raid, Recover Stolen Mercedes and Weapons]()
Edo Police Nab Delta Robbery Suspects in Hotel Raid, Recover Stolen Mercedes and Weapons
Two men suspected of armed robbery and kidnapping were arrested by operatives of the Oba Market Division of the Edo State Police Command following a swift operation carried out at a hotel in Benin City.The suspects, identified as Maxwell Mathew and Samuel Mathew, both from Abraka in Delta State, we... -
![NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau Leads Delegation To Honour Late Football Legend Christian Chukwu]()
NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau Leads Delegation To Honour Late Football Legend Christian Chukwu
*Football Federation pledges full involvement in burial of former Green Eagles captain* The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, on Friday led a high-powered delegation to the residence of late football icon Christian Chukwu, fondly known as “Chairman,�... -
![Four Soldiers Killed As Boko Haram Launches Deadly Assault On Military Base In Yobe]()
Four Soldiers Killed As Boko Haram Launches Deadly Assault On Military Base In Yobe
No fewer than four Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead following a brazen attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on the 27 Task Force Brigade in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area, in the early hours of Saturday.The assault, which occurred around 2 a.m., left several pieces of militar... -
!["Nigeria Won’t Be Blackmailed Over Facebook, Instagram Threat" - FCCPC Fires Back At Meta]()
"Nigeria Won’t Be Blackmailed Over Facebook, Instagram Threat" - FCCPC Fires Back At Meta
*Regulator insists tech giant must face legal consequences over data privacy breaches* The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a stern response to Meta Platforms Inc. after the U.S. tech conglomerate threatened to shut down Facebook and Instagram opera...
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