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![Ugandan Female Food Vendor Dies After Shot By Security Operatives For Flouting COVID-19 Curfew]()
Ugandan Female Food Vendor Dies After Shot By Security Operatives For Flouting COVID-19 Curfew
A food vendor from Jinja Central market in Uganda, who was allegedly shot by a security operatoves on patrol vehicle for flouting the coronavirus curfew has died from the gunshot wounds.Evelyn Namulondo, 35, died on Friday morning, May 15, at Jinja regional referral hospital where she was admitted ... -
!["I Am The Greatest African Player; Drogba & Diouf Not At My Level" - Ex-Barca & Cameroon Star, Samuel Eto'o]()
"I Am The Greatest African Player; Drogba & Diouf Not At My Level" - Ex-Barca & Cameroon Star, Samuel Eto'o
Former Barcelona and Cameroon star Samuel Eto’o insists he is the greatest African player to have ever played the game.El-Hadji Diouf recently made the bold claim that he was the greatest striker ever from the continent, while Didier Drogba’s name always gets mentioned when debating Africa’s ... -
!["I’m Not Selective, I Just Want Wealthy & God Fearing Man As Hubby"- Actress, Shirley Igwe]()
"I’m Not Selective, I Just Want Wealthy & God Fearing Man As Hubby"- Actress, Shirley Igwe
Former Delta soap model and now actress, Shirley Igwe, has cleared the air on her marital status, while also revealing what she expects from her future husband.According to her, there have been rumours about town that she’s married. But to put the record straight, she told Inside Nollywood that s... -
![COVID-19 Toll Hits 5445 After 288 New Cases Reported In Nigeria]()
COVID-19 Toll Hits 5445 After 288 New Cases Reported In Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday confirmed 288 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections to 5445 in the country.According to the NCDC, 179 new cases were recorded in Lagos, while 20 new cases were confirmed in Kaduna. Katsina and Jigawa also... -
![SAD! Globacom’s PR Head, Andrew Okeleke's Wife, Grace Killed By BRT Driver While Crossing Road]()
SAD! Globacom’s PR Head, Andrew Okeleke's Wife, Grace Killed By BRT Driver While Crossing Road
Globacom head of public relations, Andrew Okeleke, lost his wife, Grace Okeleke in an accident involving a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle with registration number EPE 59 XR in Ikorodu, Lagos on Monday around 7:20pm.A statement issued by the family on Thursday, confirmed that Mrs. Okeleke was cross... -
!["I Didn’t Know How The Knife I Held Hit Him When We Fought" – Lady, Veronica Mohammed Who Stabbed Her Baby's Father To Death]()
"I Didn’t Know How The Knife I Held Hit Him When We Fought" – Lady, Veronica Mohammed Who Stabbed Her Baby's Father To Death
Tears welled up on the face of 22-year-old indigene of Benue State, Mrs Veronica Mohammed, as she spoke to Saturday PUNCH in a broken voice. She was alleged to have killed her husband over a trivial matter.Trying in futility to hold back tears, Mohammed said, “My parents who brought me to this ... -
![Imo State Suspends Broadcaster, Ottih Vivian For Complaining Of Non-payment Of Salaries (Photos)]()
Imo State Suspends Broadcaster, Ottih Vivian For Complaining Of Non-payment Of Salaries (Photos)
The Imo State Government has queried a senior editor with the Imo Broadcasting Corporation, Mrs Ottih Vivian, for complaining of non-payment of her salaries and that of her colleagues.Ottih, a lawyer, had on May 4 in a Facebook post pleaded publicly to the state government to pay her colleagues and... -
![Fear Of Contracting Coronavirus Increase Death Rate Among Nigerians - FG Reveals]()
Fear Of Contracting Coronavirus Increase Death Rate Among Nigerians - FG Reveals
The Federal Government says there might have been an increase in the number of deaths not associated with coronavirus (COVID-19) since the outbreak of the pandemic in the country.It said this could be attributable to fear by some Nigerians to visit hospitals to receive qualitative care over apprehe... -
![Chinese Men Who Offered EFCC Official N100m Bribe Arraigned In Court (Photos)]()
Chinese Men Who Offered EFCC Official N100m Bribe Arraigned In Court (Photos)
The defendants were docked for allegedly offering to bribe the EFCC Sokoto Zonal Head, Mr. Abdullahi Lawal with the sum of one hundred million naira. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Sokoto Zonal office on Friday, May 15, 2020, arraigned the duo of Meng Wei Kun and Xui Kuo... -
![The Lord's Chosen Church Headquarters Sealed by Enugu State Government]()
The Lord's Chosen Church Headquarters Sealed by Enugu State Government
The Enugu State Government through the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECDTA) has sealed the state headquarters of popular Pentecostal church, the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement.The action, according to ECDTA was to forestall likely casualty from the imminent collapse o... -
![COVID 19: Woman, Susan Idoko Insist She Is Negative, Threaten To Sue NCDC If She Is Not Released]()
COVID 19: Woman, Susan Idoko Insist She Is Negative, Threaten To Sue NCDC If She Is Not Released
Susan Idoko, the Benue state COVID-19 index case, has threatened to sue the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC if she is not released from the Abuja isolation center within the next seven days.Idoko has been having a faceoff with the government since she was diagnosed with the virus. She has b... -
![Media Mogul, Raymond Dokpesi Says His Coronavirus Was Treated With Malaria Drugs]()
Media Mogul, Raymond Dokpesi Says His Coronavirus Was Treated With Malaria Drugs
Media mogul, Raymond Dokpesi, has revealed that he was treated with malaria drugs after testing positive for coronavirus.Dokpesi who has since recovered from the virus demanded explanations from medical experts on what type of disease coronavirus really is.This has led to warnings against the use o... -
![120 Staff Sacked At The "Saint Gerard" Catholic Hospital In Kaduna State]()
120 Staff Sacked At The "Saint Gerard" Catholic Hospital In Kaduna State
As the economy continues to nosedive as a result of lockdown arising from coronavirus crisis, a Catholic mission hospital, Saint Gerard Catholic hospital, Kaduna, has laid off over 100 staff as part of measures to remain in operation.All the departments, beginning from security post were said to ha... -
![Daddy Freeze Slam Woman Seen Speaking In Tongues After Surviving An Accident]()
Daddy Freeze Slam Woman Seen Speaking In Tongues After Surviving An Accident
Controversial OAP, Daddy Freeze has reacted to a video of woman who started speaking in tongues after she survived a ghastly accident.According to Daddy Freeze, the woman was speaking in the “tongues of demons” . “she is praising the devil with those incantations, not God” because she was... -
![Senegalese President, Macky Sall Ease Coronavirus Restrictions; Reopens Worship Centers]()
Senegalese President, Macky Sall Ease Coronavirus Restrictions; Reopens Worship Centers
Some Senegalese mosques opened their doors on Friday after the government eased coronavirus restrictions, but others judged the rate of infection too high and stayed shut.Senegalese President Macky Sall said this week that public prayers could resume in the West African country, provided that mosqu... -
![Music Producer, ID Cabasa Shares His Touching Grass To Grace Story]()
Music Producer, ID Cabasa Shares His Touching Grass To Grace Story
There was a time in ID Cabasa‘s history when he couldn’t afford rent, and he and his family had to move into his studio.The ace producer shared on this on an Instagram live session with Bouqui.Cabasa shared how a particularly difficult moment served as a springboard to become who he is today. I... -
![A 33Yrs Old Covid 19 Patients Becomes 3rd Pregnant Woman To Deliver Successfully At LUTH]()
A 33Yrs Old Covid 19 Patients Becomes 3rd Pregnant Woman To Deliver Successfully At LUTH
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, for the third time successfully delivered a 33-year-old COVID-19 patient of a baby boy. A medical team performed a successful caesarian section on the patient on Thursday. Confirming this, Chairman, LUTH Medical Advisory Committee, CMAC, Professor Wasiu... -
![I Killed Him Because of The New Car He Bought - Friend of Kidnapped Imo Man Who Was Found Dead]()
I Killed Him Because of The New Car He Bought - Friend of Kidnapped Imo Man Who Was Found Dead
Killer of the young Nigeria man, Micah Isaiah also known as Leo who was murdered after being kidnapped earlier this week has been found It was gathered that the sad incident happened on May 12, around Willow Wood hotel in the Imo State capital, Owerri. Igbere TV reported that the deceased was sai... -
![Checkout This Lovely Flashback Photo Of Nollywood Actresses]()
Checkout This Lovely Flashback Photo Of Nollywood Actresses
Look at the new trending photo of Nollywood actresses, Can you still recognize all of them by their names? See the Photo below.... ... -
![More Lovely Photos From Imade Adeleke's Stylish 5th Birthday Party Despite The COVID-19]()
More Lovely Photos From Imade Adeleke's Stylish 5th Birthday Party Despite The COVID-19
Imade Adeleke, Davido's first daughter with Sophia Momodu clocked the big 5 on Thursday, and judging from these photos, she had the time of her life with her family and best friend Jamil Balogun.Her proud dad Davido ensured his princess had the best birthday ever by organizing a birthday... -
![Controversial Pastor, Bishop Daniel Obinim Arrested in Ghana]()
Controversial Pastor, Bishop Daniel Obinim Arrested in Ghana
The founder and leader of International Godsway Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim has been arrested by the police.The founder and leader of International Godsway Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim has been arrested by the police.Peace FM’s Nana Yaw Kese revealed that the controversial pastor has been on the... -
![Nigerians Arriving At Airports Must Pay N297,000 Quarantine Bill On Arrival]()
Nigerians Arriving At Airports Must Pay N297,000 Quarantine Bill On Arrival
Stranded Nigerians that are returning home will henceforth offset their two-week quarantine bill on arrival, according to the revised guidelines.Hitherto, the returnees were only required to pay for their flight while the government took care of their two weeks stay in isolation.Returnees from Unit... -
![Ibrahim Gambari Destroyed My Career To Advance His Own - Amb. Dapo Fafowora Reveals]()
Ibrahim Gambari Destroyed My Career To Advance His Own - Amb. Dapo Fafowora Reveals
A former diplomat and ambassador, Dapo Fafowora, has described in details how President Buhari's new Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari betrayed him and paid him back with evil after he had helped him rise in his career. His essay is reproduced below, unedited: ___ I know Gambari quite well. I w... -
![Singer, Davido Flaunts The ‘Lion King’ Painting His Fiancee, Chioma Made For Him]()
Singer, Davido Flaunts The ‘Lion King’ Painting His Fiancee, Chioma Made For Him
DMW boss, Davido Adeleke has showed off the ‘Lion King’ painting his fiancee Chioma made for him. He shared a photo of the beautiful painting, thanking her and wrote; “My wife painted this for me yesterday “ Lion King “.. thanks love @thechefchi” Chioma who turned 25 few weeks ago, rev... -
!["If He Doesn't Give You N300k Weekly, Break Up With Him" – Nigerian Lady, Sophiesweet]()
"If He Doesn't Give You N300k Weekly, Break Up With Him" – Nigerian Lady, Sophiesweet
A Nigerian lady identified as Sophiesweet advise ladies who are currently in a relationship to break up with their boyfriend , if they don't give her N300K weeklySophiesweet advised ladies to break up with their boyfriends if they do not bless their accounts with N200k to N300k weekly.Accordin... -
![Ubi Franklin's Babymama, Sandra Iheuwa Slams Reno Omokri for Criticizing Babymamas]()
Ubi Franklin's Babymama, Sandra Iheuwa Slams Reno Omokri for Criticizing Babymamas
Ubi Franklin's 4th baby mama, Sandra Iheuwa has lashed out at Reno Omokri for criticizing babymamas. Sandra reacted to a recent message posted by Reno Omokri on his social media page saying being a baby mama is not a job, Sandra Iheuwa said she became a baby mama by choice and she does not see... -
![Mercy Johnson Celebrates Her Husband's Birthday With Her Four Children]()
Mercy Johnson Celebrates Her Husband's Birthday With Her Four Children
Mrs. Mercy Johnson Okojie is enjoying her new found motherhood status in the USA as she spends quality time with her new family of six to celebrate her husbands birthday. She ushered her kids into the room as they sang the "happy birthday" tune to her husband and presented him with his ca... -
![23yr Old Uchenna Mbahotu Defiles Neighbour's Children Entrusted in His Care in Imo]()
23yr Old Uchenna Mbahotu Defiles Neighbour's Children Entrusted in His Care in Imo
Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested a 23-year-old man identified as Uchenna Mbahotu, for allegedly defiling two sisters.The victims, aged 11 and nine of the same parents were allegedly raped by the suspect, who was their next door neighbour at Nkwor Orji in Owerri.The spokesman... -
![Photos + Net Worth! Check Out The World's Top 10 Youngest Billionaires]()
Photos + Net Worth! Check Out The World's Top 10 Youngest Billionaires
Of the 2,095 billionaires in the world, only ten are 30 or younger. Together, this precocious bunch is worth $15.9 billion. They span the globe, hailing from the U.S., Brazil, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland and Norway.Despite the global markets falling in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, three peopl... -
![PHOTOS: Wilfred Ndidi and Wife Welcome New Baby In the UK]()
PHOTOS: Wilfred Ndidi and Wife Welcome New Baby In the UK
Super eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi and his wife has welcome their first child together in the UK. The name of the baby girl is "Jaina", which means "God is Gracious". The physically excited Ndidi shared the news along with photos of his wife and him cuddling the new born bab... -
![Rivers PDP Youth Leader, Princewill Reacts After Being Declared Wanted By Gov. Wike]()
Rivers PDP Youth Leader, Princewill Reacts After Being Declared Wanted By Gov. Wike
The most wanted Eleme Local Government Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Youth leader, Princewill Osareojiji, who has a N5m bounty placed on his head by the Rivers State Government, has accused a serving Commissioner in Governor Nyesom Wike’s cabinet for his current travails.In an interview, Osareoj... -
![You Are Wicked For Having a Baby Outside Marriage - Reno Omokri Attacks Babymamas]()
You Are Wicked For Having a Baby Outside Marriage - Reno Omokri Attacks Babymamas
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri shared his view on people having children outside wedlock, as he stated that bringing a baby into the world without a marriage is wicked.In a recent social media post, Reno Omokri who is really outspoken on social media, lambasted baby mamas who think being one... -
![Ex Striker Brown Ideye Threatens To Expose The Corruption in Nigeria Football Federation]()
Ex Striker Brown Ideye Threatens To Expose The Corruption in Nigeria Football Federation
Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has revealed that is there deep corruption in the football circle in Nigeria.Ideye, who now plays for Greek Super League outfit, Aris Thessaloniki was one of the key stars in the Super Eagles side that won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.The fo... -
![Nollywood Actress, Victoria Inyama Recounts Ill-Treatment Her Ex-Husband Subjected Her To]()
Nollywood Actress, Victoria Inyama Recounts Ill-Treatment Her Ex-Husband Subjected Her To
Nollywood actress, Victoria Inyama has narrated the harrowing experience she was allegedly subjected to by her ex-husband, Godwin Okri.The actress who shared her story in an Instalive chat with UK based mental health advocate Malin Anderson, said the cracks in her marriage became obvious after her ... -
![UK-Based Nigerian Man, Dr James Onia And His Wife Die Ten Days Apart From COVID-19]()
UK-Based Nigerian Man, Dr James Onia And His Wife Die Ten Days Apart From COVID-19
A doctor and his care home director wife died from coronavirus just 10-days apart, MailOnline can reveal.Dr James Oniah, a retired radiologist, succumbed to Covid-19 on April 24 while Mary passed away from the virus on May 4.They both died at King George Hospital in Ilford, East London leaving behi... -
![Nigerian Dancer Kaffy Says Her Toughness Does Not Mean She is a Hater]()
Nigerian Dancer Kaffy Says Her Toughness Does Not Mean She is a Hater
Popular Nigerian dancer and record breaker, Kafayat Shafau, aka Kaffy, has stated that some people confuse her toughness for hatred.She made this known while speaking in an Instagram live chat, stating that her toughness was mistaken by some people in the industry for hatred.kaffy also said that so... -
![“I Am Not Barren” – Actor Blossom Chukwujekwu’s Ex-wife, Maureen Replies Trolls Who Said She's Barren]()
“I Am Not Barren” – Actor Blossom Chukwujekwu’s Ex-wife, Maureen Replies Trolls Who Said She's Barren
Nollywood actor, Blossom Chukwujekwu’s ex-wife, Maureen Esisi has set the record straight to those calling her barren.Blossom and Maureen got married in 2016 and their marriage crashed in 2019.This is coming one day after she posted an emotional video revealing that one thing she wants so much in... -
![We Did Not Request For Madagascar's Herbal COVID-19 Cure - SGF, Boss Mustapha]()
We Did Not Request For Madagascar's Herbal COVID-19 Cure - SGF, Boss Mustapha
The Nigerian government has said they did not request for COVID-Organics, a herbal medicine used by Madagascar to treat COVID-19 patients.The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, made this known at the daily Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 briefing on Thursday.Mr ... -
![Army Captain, D. Gana And Two Nigerian Soldiers Rescued From Kidnapper’s Den In Ondo]()
Army Captain, D. Gana And Two Nigerian Soldiers Rescued From Kidnapper’s Den In Ondo
Army Captain, D. Gana, and two other Nigerian soldiers who were abducted a few days ago by gunmen rescued by Ondo State Police Command However, the spokesman of the 323 Artillery Brigade, Owena Barrack, Akure, Ondo State, Captain Kayode Omojokun, said thursday that the captain and the two other vic... -
![Former BBNaija Star, Kim Oprah Celebrates 800k Followers On Instagram With Eye-Popping Swimsuit Photo]()
Former BBNaija Star, Kim Oprah Celebrates 800k Followers On Instagram With Eye-Popping Swimsuit Photo
Former BBNaija housemate, Kim Oprah is in a celebration mood as she took to her official Instagram page to share a sexy swimsuit photo on to celebrate the milestone of 800k followers on the image and video sharing platform.The 24-year-old reality star took to her page to show her appreciation to he...
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