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![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... -
!["It Was the Most Intense Period of My Life" - Rapper, Falz Reflects On #EndSARS Movement]()
"It Was the Most Intense Period of My Life" - Rapper, Falz Reflects On #EndSARS Movement
Renowned rapper and social justice advocate, Falz the Bahd Guy, has described the 2020 #EndSARS protests against police brutality as one of the most emotionally and mentally taxing periods of his life.Speaking during a live session of the #WithChude show in Lagos, Falz—whose real name is Folarin ... -
![Brentford v Manchester United: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Brentford v Manchester United: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Sunday 4th May, 2025 Time : 2:00 pm Stadium: Gtech Community Stadium Referee: Anthony Taylor (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Brentford [/size]Thomas Frank has no new injury concerns hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture. Th... -
![West Ham v Tottenham: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats]()
West Ham v Tottenham: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Sunday 4th May, 2025 Time : 2:00 pm Stadium: London Stadium Referee: Michael Oliver (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] West Ham [/size]Graham Potter will be without Michail Antonio, who is recovering from the injuries he sustained in a car crash. Cryse... -
![Rivers Women Reply Wike, Deny Walking Out On First Lady, Remi Tinubu]()
Rivers Women Reply Wike, Deny Walking Out On First Lady, Remi Tinubu
Rivers women, under the banner of the Rivers Professional Women League (RPWL), on Saturday dismissed claims by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike that their walkout on First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu was “very disturbing and embarrassing.”The women on Friday staged a walkout during the women’s initia... -
![Police Early-Morning Raid, 32 Enugu Residents Labelled As IPOB, ESN Members Arrested]()
Police Early-Morning Raid, 32 Enugu Residents Labelled As IPOB, ESN Members Arrested
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested at least 32 individuals during an early morning raid across the state, alleging they are members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), according to SaharaReporters.Police sources claimed they arr... -
![Former NNPC Boss, Mele Kyari Debunks Being In EFCC Custody]()
Former NNPC Boss, Mele Kyari Debunks Being In EFCC Custody
Mele Kyari, the ex-Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has denied he is in custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).And according to him, he is currently taking a well-deserved rest.Kyari wrote on X: “I served not only m... -
![Tension Heightened In Edo State As Gunmen Shot Dead Vulcaniser In Broad Daylight]()
Tension Heightened In Edo State As Gunmen Shot Dead Vulcaniser In Broad Daylight
The Nigeria Police Force, Edo State Command has confirmed the fatal shooting of a popular vulcaniser, known simply as Boyo, by unidentified gunmen along Warrake Road in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area.It was learnt that the incident occurred on Friday.Eyewitnesses reported that the attacke... -
![Chelsea v Liverpool: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Chelsea v Liverpool: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Sunday 4th May, 2025 Time : 4:30 pm Stadium: Stamford Bridge Referee: Simon Hooper (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Chelsea [/size]Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended for the hosts. Other than that, Wesley Fofana and Marc Guiu are ruled out with knocks.The ... -
![Nigerian Woman Laments Bitterly Over Mysterious Disappearance Of Child From Babcock University]()
Nigerian Woman Laments Bitterly Over Mysterious Disappearance Of Child From Babcock University
The parents of Oladipupo Siwajuola, a student at Babcock University, are in anguish following his mysterious disappearance from the university campus.His mother, Fijabi Oyindamola Omotayo, has accused the institution of shielding two students identified as Lampard and Tobi, who were allegedly the l... -
![25 Women On Their Way For A Wedding, 19 Others Abducted In Fresh Wave Of Bandit Attacks]()
25 Women On Their Way For A Wedding, 19 Others Abducted In Fresh Wave Of Bandit Attacks
At least 44 individuals, including 25 women and 19 others, have been abducted in two separate attacks by suspected bandits in Zamfara State, deepening fears in communities already plagued by insecurity.According to a report by BBC Hausa, the first incident occurred in Kurmi town, Maru Local Governm... -
![LASEPA Shuts Churches, Hotels, Bars Over Noise Pollution]()
LASEPA Shuts Churches, Hotels, Bars Over Noise Pollution
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed several establishments across key areas of the state in a sweeping enforcement operation targeting noise pollution and environmental violations.The affected areas include Ogba, Oko Oba, Orile Agege, Dopemu, Abule Egba, Ifako Ijaiye... -
![Petrol Price Drops To ₦910 As NNPCL Joins Downstream Price War]()
Petrol Price Drops To ₦910 As NNPCL Joins Downstream Price War
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has slashed the retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from ₦935 to ₦910 per litre at its filling stations in the Federal Capital Territory.The price adjustment, observed on Saturday at major NNPCL outlets in... -
![Brake Failure Sparks Mile 12 Bridge Chaos, Five Injured in Lagos Crash (Video)]()
Brake Failure Sparks Mile 12 Bridge Chaos, Five Injured in Lagos Crash (Video)
A major traffic scare unfolded on Friday at the Mile 12 Bridge in Lagos when a truck transporting perishable goods suffered a brake failure and rammed into multiple vehicles, leaving at least five people injured.According to eyewitness accounts, the truck lost control while descending the bridge an... -
![Gunmen Abduct Married Woman, Nafisa Usman, in Kebbi, Demand ₦20 Million Ransom]()
Gunmen Abduct Married Woman, Nafisa Usman, in Kebbi, Demand ₦20 Million Ransom
Tension has gripped Gayi village in Kalgo Local Government Area of Kebbi State following the abduction of a married woman, Nafisa Usman, by suspected gunmen in the early hours of Friday.According to family sources, the attackers invaded Nafisa’s residence around 2:00 a.m., forcefully breaking int... -
![FRESH EVIDENCE! CCTV Footage Disproves Claims Of VeryDarkMan’s Arrest Inside GTBank (Video)]()
FRESH EVIDENCE! CCTV Footage Disproves Claims Of VeryDarkMan’s Arrest Inside GTBank (Video)
Newly released CCTV footage has debunked viral reports that controversial social media figure, VeryDarkMan, was arrested inside a branch of GTBank.The surveillance clips, which emerged via a post on X (formerly Twitter), show the online personality calmly conducting transactions within the bank bef... -
!["Green For A New Beginning": Annie Macaulay Embraces Fresh Chapter After Split from 2Baba]()
"Green For A New Beginning": Annie Macaulay Embraces Fresh Chapter After Split from 2Baba
Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has opened up about entering a new chapter in her life, following her public separation from music icon Innocent '2Baba' Idibia.*Speaking with *Saturday Beats* during the 17th Headies Awards, Annie radiated confidence in a stylish Ankara two-piece compleme... -
![#FreeVDM: GTBank Faces Mass Withdrawals As Fans Rally Behind VeryDarkMan Over Alleged Arrest]()
#FreeVDM: GTBank Faces Mass Withdrawals As Fans Rally Behind VeryDarkMan Over Alleged Arrest
A storm of outrage is sweeping across social media after popular online personality VeryDarkMan was allegedly arrested following a visit to a GTBank branch, sparking a mass call by his supporters to boycott the bank.The controversy began after VeryDarkMan, known for his outspoken activism, reported... -
![Nigerian Woman Sparks Outrage Over Post Urging Abroad-based Men To Avoid Igbo Wives Without Prenup]()
Nigerian Woman Sparks Outrage Over Post Urging Abroad-based Men To Avoid Igbo Wives Without Prenup
A Facebook post by a Nigerian woman identified as Ngozi has stirred controversy across social media platforms after she issued a blunt warning to men living abroad about marrying Igbo women without prenuptial agreements.In the now-viral post, Ngozi advised single Nigerian men residing overseas not ... -
![Tension At Tinubu’s Empowerment Event As Women Walk Out During Rivers First Lady’s Speech]()
Tension At Tinubu’s Empowerment Event As Women Walk Out During Rivers First Lady’s Speech
What was meant to be a celebratory moment for women’s empowerment turned tense on Friday in Port Harcourt as several attendees staged a walkout during the Renewed Hope Initiative programme hosted by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.The event, which took place under the banner of a c... -
!["I Get Bail Money” - Speed Darlington Confronts Mocking Plane Passengers After Loss To Portable (Video)]()
"I Get Bail Money” - Speed Darlington Confronts Mocking Plane Passengers After Loss To Portable (Video)
Social media is abuzz after a viral video surfaced showing musician and internet personality Speed Darlington clashing with fellow airline passengers who mocked him over his recent boxing defeat to singer Portable.The footage, which has been widely shared online, captured the moment Speed Darlingto... -
![“Am I Just an ATM?" - Canada-Based Nigerian Man Cries Out As Wife Seeks Full Custody, Total Support]()
“Am I Just an ATM?" - Canada-Based Nigerian Man Cries Out As Wife Seeks Full Custody, Total Support
*A bitter legal battle unfolds as husband accuses estranged wife of weaponizing court system for financial gain* A Canada-based Nigerian man has sparked widespread discussion after taking to Facebook to publicly accuse his estranged wife of using the legal system to strip him of access to th... -
![Senegalese-American Singer, Akon Sparks Controversy Over Elon Musk's Stance On South Africa’s Race Dynamics]()
Senegalese-American Singer, Akon Sparks Controversy Over Elon Musk's Stance On South Africa’s Race Dynamics
Senegalese-American singer Akon has ignited debate after claiming that tech billionaire Elon Musk is advocating for white South Africans because they live in worse conditions than their Black counterparts.Speaking on a recent episode of the Bagfuel Brigade podcast, Akon suggested that Musk’s voca... -
![Terrorist Collaborators Arrested In North-East As Military Intensifies Operations]()
Terrorist Collaborators Arrested In North-East As Military Intensifies Operations
The Nigerian military has confirmed the arrest of four individuals who were aiding terrorist operations in the North-East region. These arrests, which include two personnel from hybrid forces, were made during a series of successful operations conducted from April 26 to 29, 2025.In a statement rele... -
!["You'll Hear From Me Soon" - Natasha Rejects Explosive Claims Made By US-based Activist, Professor Mgbeke]()
"You'll Hear From Me Soon" - Natasha Rejects Explosive Claims Made By US-based Activist, Professor Mgbeke
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has strongly denied explosive allegations made by United States-based activist, Dr. Sandra Duru, popularly known as Professor Mgbeke , describing them as “completely false and malicious.”The accus... -
![UN Judge, Lydia Mugambe Jailed For Enslaving Ugandan Woman In UK While Studying At Oxford]()
UN Judge, Lydia Mugambe Jailed For Enslaving Ugandan Woman In UK While Studying At Oxford
A senior Ugandan judge and former UN official, Lydia Mugambe, has been sentenced to six years and four months in a UK prison for keeping a young woman in domestic servitude at her Oxfordshire home while studying at the University of Oxford.Mugambe, 50, who previously served on the Ugandan High Cour... -
![“Peter Obi Is the Future” - PDP Chieftain, Segun Sowunmi Declares Labour Party Flagbearer as Only Authentic 2027 Presidential Hopeful]()
“Peter Obi Is the Future” - PDP Chieftain, Segun Sowunmi Declares Labour Party Flagbearer as Only Authentic 2027 Presidential Hopeful
In a surprising show of support across party lines, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart and former Atiku Abubakar campaign spokesperson, Segun Sowunmi, has thrown his weight behind Labour Party’s Peter Obi, declaring him the most genuine contender for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.So... -
![Tension Builds As Suspended Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara Returns From Overseas Trip]()
Tension Builds As Suspended Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara Returns From Overseas Trip
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, returned to Nigeria on Friday evening after a two-week trip abroad, amid heightened political tensions and security concerns in the state.Fubara’s plane touched down at the international wing of Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, aroun... -
![EFCC Probes Ex-NNPC Chiefs, Mele Kyari & Abubakar Yar'Adua Over Alleged $2.9bn Refinery Funds Scandal]()
EFCC Probes Ex-NNPC Chiefs, Mele Kyari & Abubakar Yar'Adua Over Alleged $2.9bn Refinery Funds Scandal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened a far-reaching investigation into former senior executives of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) over allegations of abuse of office and the misappropriation of nearly $2.9 billion allocated for the rehabilitatio... -
![Armed Herdsmen Kill Four, Leave Many Injured After Deadly Attack in Benue]()
Armed Herdsmen Kill Four, Leave Many Injured After Deadly Attack in Benue
A brutal assault by suspected armed herdsmen in Akpete village, located in Apa Local Government Area, has left four dead and several others injured, following a violent attack on Friday.According to reports, the gunmen, arriving on motorcycles and on foot, launched their assault between 4 p.m. and ... -
![EFCC Nabs Three In Fake Q-net, Degree Scam Worth Hundreds Of Millions]()
EFCC Nabs Three In Fake Q-net, Degree Scam Worth Hundreds Of Millions
*Suspects accused of running sham university, duping students with bogus medical and tech degrees* The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested three individuals in connection with a sophisticated scam linked to Q-net and a fake university scheme that defrauded students o... -
![Police Dismantle Nigeria-Ghana Kidnap Syndicate, Rescue Two Ghanaian Victims]()
Police Dismantle Nigeria-Ghana Kidnap Syndicate, Rescue Two Ghanaian Victims
A major breakthrough in cross-border crime enforcement unfolded on May 1, 2025, as the Nigeria Police Force apprehended three suspected members of a transnational kidnapping ring and rescued two kidnapped Ghanaian women in a covert operation led by the Intelligence Response Team (IRT).The suspects�... -
![11 Killed In Night Of Terror As Bandits Strike Three Sokoto Communities]()
11 Killed In Night Of Terror As Bandits Strike Three Sokoto Communities
At least 11 people have been confirmed dead following a string of coordinated attacks by armed bandits across three villages in Sokoto State’s Gwadabawa and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas.The deadly rampage, which took place on the evening of Thursday, May 2 around 7:30 p.m., was disclosed by... -
![Nigerian Navy Arrests 3 Suspects Including Oodua Congress Members In Bayelsa For Illegal Arms]()
Nigerian Navy Arrests 3 Suspects Including Oodua Congress Members In Bayelsa For Illegal Arms
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH, under the Central Naval Command, has handed over three individuals to the Department of State Services (DSS) following their arrest for illegal possession of firearms and providing unauthorized armed escort services aboard a fishing trawler, *MFT Olokun VIII*.Acc... -
![Ekiti Police Debunk Alleged Kidnapping of University Graduate, Helen Kayode; Call it A Hoax]()
Ekiti Police Debunk Alleged Kidnapping of University Graduate, Helen Kayode; Call it A Hoax
The Ekiti State Police Command has officially debunked reports circulating on social media that Helen Kayode, a graduate of Ekiti State University, had been kidnapped near Iworoko-Ekiti.In a press statement issued Friday, Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abutu Sunday, described the alleged abduc...
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