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![Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass After Historic Election As Pope]()
Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass After Historic Election As Pope
Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first mass as head of the Catholic Church. The new Pope led a private gathering for cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Friday to mark his first mass. According to the Vatican, US-born Robert Francis Prevost will deliver his much-anticipated first homily as pontiff. P... -
!["6 Weddings Aren't Enough, I Wanted To Marry Priscilla Ojo Everywhere" - Juma Jux Reveals]()
"6 Weddings Aren't Enough, I Wanted To Marry Priscilla Ojo Everywhere" - Juma Jux Reveals
Tanzanian singer Juma Jux has opened up about his whirlwind series of wedding celebrations with Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo, revealing his desire to marry her in every meaningful location tied to their relationship.Speaking about their upcoming final wedding reception, Jux said he and Priscil... -
![Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist With Human Organs In Lagos]()
Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist With Human Organs In Lagos
Operatives of the Odo-Noforija Police Division have apprehended a 25-year-old man, Samson Oghenebreme, in the Odomola community of Epe, Lagos, for unlawful possession of human organs.The arrest, carried out on 25 April 2025, followed a tip off from vigilant members of the community who alerted the ... -
![‘Where Is The Black Pope?’ -Reno Omokri Slams Catholic Church, Questions Christian Leaderships]()
‘Where Is The Black Pope?’ -Reno Omokri Slams Catholic Church, Questions Christian Leaderships
Social commentator and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has reignited debate over racial inclusivity in global Christian leadership, urging the Catholic Church and Anglican Communion to reflect their diverse congregations by elevating non-European leaders to their highest offices.In a strongl... -
![Overcrowding or Low Turnout? - Wizkid’s Show In Berlin Cancelled Days After Toronto Failed]()
Overcrowding or Low Turnout? - Wizkid’s Show In Berlin Cancelled Days After Toronto Failed
Confusion has erupted among fans after Nigerian music star Wizkid abruptly cancelled his highly anticipated performance in Berlin.While no official reason has been confirmed, speculation is swirling online. Some fans claim the cancellation was due to low ticket sales, while others suggest overcrowd... -
![Lawyers Hail Akpabio For Stepping Down From Sexual Harassment Probe Panel]()
Lawyers Hail Akpabio For Stepping Down From Sexual Harassment Probe Panel
A cross-section of Nigerian legal experts has expressed satisfaction with the decision of Senate President Godswill Akpabio to recuse himself from the Presidential Panel investigating allegations of sexual harassment brought against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.The panel, constituted by P... -
![21Yr Old Nigerian Man Released Without Jail Time After He Attacked A Man With Hammer In Poland]()
21Yr Old Nigerian Man Released Without Jail Time After He Attacked A Man With Hammer In Poland
A 21-year-old Nigerian national has been released without prison time after he attacked a man at a gym in Katowice, Poland. The Nigerian identified as Princewill Dominic, struck the 23-year-old victim with a 20-kilogram exercise hammer in February 2025. Police immediately arrived on scene and arre... -
!["I Was Nearly Burnt Alive In My Office During #EndSARS Protests"- Desmond Elliott]()
"I Was Nearly Burnt Alive In My Office During #EndSARS Protests"- Desmond Elliott
Actor/Politician, Desmond Elliott, has said he narrowly escaped being burnt alive after his office was attack by unknown assailants during the EndSARS protests in October 2020.In a fresh interview with Nollywood On Radio, Elliott who represents Surulere constituency in the Lagos state House of Asse... -
![Radiogad Raises Alarm Over Activist VeryDarkman’s Health After Efcc Detention]()
Radiogad Raises Alarm Over Activist VeryDarkman’s Health After Efcc Detention
After being recently released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), social media activist Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), has drawn criticism from media personality Destiny Ezeyin, better known by his stage name Radiogad.Following the br... -
![VIDEO; Reactions As Peller And Jarvis Arrive In Dubai For Streamer’s 20th Birthday]()
VIDEO; Reactions As Peller And Jarvis Arrive In Dubai For Streamer’s 20th Birthday
Popular influencer Peller, alongside his female friend Jarvis, made a grand entrance in Dubai to celebrate the Tiktoker’s birthday, sparking massive reactions from fans.In a clip now circulating, Peller and Jarvis were seen boarding a plane and after some moment they were picked up at their airpo... -
![President Tinubu Appoints Princess Atika Ajana As Executive Director Of Projects For NCDC]()
President Tinubu Appoints Princess Atika Ajana As Executive Director Of Projects For NCDC
In a strategic move to bolster regional development in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Princess Atika Ajana as the Executive Director (Projects) of the newly constituted North Central Development Commission (NCDC).Princess Ajana, a seasoned development advocate and publ... -
![“I Love You”: Omah Lay Declares As His Featured Track off Davido’s New Album Goes Platinum]()
“I Love You”: Omah Lay Declares As His Featured Track off Davido’s New Album Goes Platinum
Nigerian artist Stanley Omah Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has revealed his deep appreciation for his senior colleague, Davido, after being featured on the 30BG boss’ new album, 5ive.Taking to social media, Omah Lay declared, “I love you bro,” in a heartfelt message that has since gone ... -
![One Killed As Security Operatives Battle Gunmen Who Allegedly Killed Travellers In Imo]()
One Killed As Security Operatives Battle Gunmen Who Allegedly Killed Travellers In Imo
Security agencies have killed a suspected member of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) who attacked and murdered many travellers in Imo State, Nigeria’s South-east.Henry Okoye, the police spokesperson in Imo State, announced this in a statement on Friday.It was reported how some gunm... -
![Lagos Company Boss, Olalekan Adewoye Docked For Alleged $680,622.65 Fraud]()
Lagos Company Boss, Olalekan Adewoye Docked For Alleged $680,622.65 Fraud
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sunsteel Industries Limited, Olalekan Adewoye, has been arraigned on a two-count charge, bordering on stealing and obtaining property by false pretence to the tune of $680,622.65 before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos State High Court.Adewoye ... -
![2025 U-20 AFCON: Check Out All 8 Teams That Qualified For Quarter-Finals]()
2025 U-20 AFCON: Check Out All 8 Teams That Qualified For Quarter-Finals
All the eight teams advancing to the quarter-final stage of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt have now been confirmed.This follows the conclusion of Friday’s group stage fixtures.Recall that Egypt defeated Tanzania 1–0, while South Africa played a 1–1 draw with Zambia.The r... -
![PHOTOS: Troops Arrest Notorious Gunrunners, Recover Arms In Kaduna]()
PHOTOS: Troops Arrest Notorious Gunrunners, Recover Arms In Kaduna
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested three suspected notorious gunrunners and recovered arms and ammunition in Golgokofa village under Godogodo Chiefdom, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The operation, which was conducted on May 8, 2025 followed credible intelligence t... -
![Mercy Chinwo’s Ex-Manager, EeZeeTee Granted ₦20m Bail Over Alleged $397,106 Forex Fraud]()
Mercy Chinwo’s Ex-Manager, EeZeeTee Granted ₦20m Bail Over Alleged $397,106 Forex Fraud
The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted the former manager of gospel recording artist and performer Mercy Chinwo, Ezekiel ThankGod Onyedikachukwu, popularly known as EeZeeTee, bail in the sum of ₦20 million over allegations of a $397,106 foreign exchange transaction fraud.According to Justice... -
![Teenager, Lawal Hameedat Drags JAMB To Court Over Hijab Ban During UTME]()
Teenager, Lawal Hameedat Drags JAMB To Court Over Hijab Ban During UTME
A teenager, Lawal Hameedat Adenike, has taken the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB and PEFTI to court for allegedly forcing her to remove her hijab before sitting the University Tertiary Matriculation Examination.Gistmania reports that the case was filed on behalf of the candidate by h... -
!["You Won’t Find Better Partner Than Nigeria" – Tinubu Welcomes Qatari Investment]()
"You Won’t Find Better Partner Than Nigeria" – Tinubu Welcomes Qatari Investment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s openness to strategic global partnerships as he welcomed fresh investment initiatives from Qatar aimed at enhancing cooperation in agriculture and other key sectors.This statement was issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on ... -
![Watch Loved-Up Moment Portable's Wife, Ashabi Shared With The Singer (Video)]()
Watch Loved-Up Moment Portable's Wife, Ashabi Shared With The Singer (Video)
One of Nigerian singer, Portable’s wives, Ashabi Simple, is is openly expressing her feelings for him.In a recent IG story post, Ashabi shared a cosy video of herself and Portable in a loved-up moment.Alongside the video, she added the caption: “Absolutely loml, my choice, my cross, my suppleme... -
![Southampton v Manchester City: UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers &Stats]()
Southampton v Manchester City: UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers &Stats
Date: Saturday 10th May, 2025 Time : 3:00 pm Stadium St Mary's Stadium Referee Tim Robinson (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Southampton [/size]Simon Rusk has greeted a positive update on the team news front ahead of his side’s latest fixture. The i... -
![Newcastle v Chelsea: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats]()
Newcastle v Chelsea: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats
Date: Sunday 11th May, 2025 Time : 12:00 pm Stadium St James' Park Referee John Brooks (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Newcastle [/size]Having already lost club captain Jamaal Lascelles to a long-term knee injury and Lewis Hall (foot) for the rest of... -
![Manchester United v West Ham: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats]()
Manchester United v West Ham: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats
Date: Sunday 11th May, 2025 Time : 2:15 pm Stadium Old Trafford Referee Jarred Gillett (Australia) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Manchester United [/size]Man United remain without the services of Joshua Zirkzee, who is now sidelined for the remainder of the campa... -
![Liverpool v Arsenal: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats]()
Liverpool v Arsenal: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats
Date: Sunday 11th May, 2025 Time : 4:30 pm Stadium Anfield Referee Anthony Taylor (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Liverpool [/size]Preparing for a post-Alexander-Arnold world, Slot told the media on Friday morning that Conor Bradley will be fielded at rig... -
![BREAKING: JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Results]()
BREAKING: JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results.The Board disclosed that the results of 39,834 candidates have been withheld.Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB’s Registrar disclosed this on Friday during th... -
![He Laughed At Me When I Had Issues With The Authorities -Bobrisky React To VeryDarkMan’s Arrest]()
He Laughed At Me When I Had Issues With The Authorities -Bobrisky React To VeryDarkMan’s Arrest
Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, has again spoken about his rift with social media critic, Martins Otse aka Verydarkman.He spoke about this while reacting to the recent arrest of VDM by the EFCC.In a lengthy video message, Bobrisky stated that although he initially laughed when he... -
![My Greatest Gift & Blessing - Davido’s Babymama Celebrates Their Daughter, Hailey As She Turns]()
My Greatest Gift & Blessing - Davido’s Babymama Celebrates Their Daughter, Hailey As She Turns
Amanda, the babymama of singer, Davido, is celebrating their daughter, Hailey Veronica Adeleke, as she turns 8.Taking to Instagram, Amanda expressed deep gratitude to God for her daughter’s life, calling her “my greatest gift, my greatest blessing, my bestie.” "Dear God, Thank you for my... -
![I Had to Sell My House - Nollywood Actor, Tito Harrison Opens up His Health Struggles (VID)]()
I Had to Sell My House - Nollywood Actor, Tito Harrison Opens up His Health Struggles (VID)
Nollywood veteran Tito Harrison has revealed the painful cost of his battle with liver disease and chronic ulcer — one that left him homeless, carless, and nearly aloneIn an emotional chat on Biola Bayo’s podcast, Harrison shared that he sold his house, car, and personal belongings just to stay... -
![What You Should Know About The New Pope Leo XIV, Born Robert Francis Prevost]()
What You Should Know About The New Pope Leo XIV, Born Robert Francis Prevost
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, His father was a US Navy veteran who fought in WW2. His mother was a librarian.- He made history on May 8, 2025, by becoming the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church and the first American to hold the papacy. ... -
![President Tinubu Approves The Appointment of Ms. Usoro Akpabio as MD of SSDC]()
President Tinubu Approves The Appointment of Ms. Usoro Akpabio as MD of SSDC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Miss Usoro Offiong Akpabio as the Managing Director of the South South Development Commission (SSDC), a newly established body tasked with accelerating development in the regionMs Akpabio, a 42-year-old political strategist from Akwa Ibom ... -
![Moment A Man Stole iPhone 14 Pro Max & Samsung Phone While Salesgirls Were in Deep Sleep]()
Moment A Man Stole iPhone 14 Pro Max & Samsung Phone While Salesgirls Were in Deep Sleep
A video has surfaced and its currently making rounds on social media.A Man was caught on CCTV camera stealing , iPhone 14 Pro Max & samsung phone while salesgirls were in deep sleepThe video sparked lots of reactions, while many believed that the sleep isnt natural, others scolded the salesgirl... -
![VIDEO: President Tinubu Shows Off His Dancing Skills During His Visit in Anambra]()
VIDEO: President Tinubu Shows Off His Dancing Skills During His Visit in Anambra
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu left Nigerians in awe as she showed off his dancing skills during a visit to Anambra state on Thursday, April 8.He and the governor, Charles Soludo, thrilled residents of the state by dancing to a song by Flavour.His son, Seyi Tinubu was also spotted dancing in the crowd... -
![JAMB Set to Release 2025 UTME Results Today]()
JAMB Set to Release 2025 UTME Results Today
By 8am today, Friday, candidates who participated in this year’s UTME can begin checking their results.Over 1.9 million candidates sat for the 2025 UTME, which is scored out of 400 marks.JAMB released a breakdown of the performance ahead of the result announcement, revealing a concerning trend: m... -
![Passengers Killed, Vehicles Set Ablaze As Gunmen Attack Commercial Bus in Imo]()
Passengers Killed, Vehicles Set Ablaze As Gunmen Attack Commercial Bus in Imo
A commercial bus along Okigwe-Owerri road in Imo state was ambushed by gunmen on Thursday, May 8, leading to the death of some persons.The gunmen after the vicious attack, set ablaze no fewer than eight vehicles, including a truck whose driver ran for his life during the attack.Confirming the incid... -
![Lovely Video Of Singer Davido And His Wife, Chioma Vibing To His Song]()
Lovely Video Of Singer Davido And His Wife, Chioma Vibing To His Song
Singer Davido shared a lovely of himself and his wife, Chioma, vibing to one of his songs.The singer couldn't hide his joy and they both sang and danced while they took a ride together. Watch the video below.. ... -
![IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu Clears The Air On His Role in 2020 #EndSARS Protest]()
IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu Clears The Air On His Role in 2020 #EndSARS Protest
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has denied any involvement in the October 2020 #EndSARS protests or the destruction of properties in Lagos State.The denial came through a video played during his ongoing trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday. The prosecu... -
![UK Police Recover Body Of 16Yr Old British-Nigerian Boy Who Drowned In A Lake]()
UK Police Recover Body Of 16Yr Old British-Nigerian Boy Who Drowned In A Lake
A British-Nigerian teenage boy died after getting into difficulty while swimming in a lake in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. Police said Valentine Ikechukwu was found by an underwater search team after he was reported missing at Colwick Country Park on Wednesday last week. Emergency services were... -
![Actress, Uche Montana Celebrates Birthday With New Stunning Photos]()
Actress, Uche Montana Celebrates Birthday With New Stunning Photos
Uche Montana is a year older todayTo celebrate her special day, she shared stunning new photos of herself to the delight of her fans on Instagram. ”Happy Birthday to me” , she captioned the photos.Four more photos.. ... -
![Man Madu Simon Arrested As NAFDAC Bust Lagos Outlet Where Expired Drinks Are Sold (VID)]()
Man Madu Simon Arrested As NAFDAC Bust Lagos Outlet Where Expired Drinks Are Sold (VID)
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested Mr. Madu Abuchi Simon, an Igbo man, in Lagos State for engaging in the production and distribution of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. He was found to be illegally bottling and branding fake drinks using names of... -
![PHOTOS: Actress Chizzy Alichi Makes First Public Appearance Days After Child Birth]()
PHOTOS: Actress Chizzy Alichi Makes First Public Appearance Days After Child Birth
Nollywood actress Chizzy Alichi has made her first public appearance since welcoming her first child with husband, a baby boy. Recall that the star recently welcomed a baby boy. Her first outing saw her step out in style for the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Icons night. She took to her Instag...
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