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Tokyo Olympics: Disqualified Nigerian Athletes Storm The Streets Of Japan To Protest (PHOTOS)
Disqualified Nigerian Athletes have stormed the streets of Japan to protest after their disqualification from the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Earlier this week, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) ruled that ten Nigerian athletes were ineligible to participate in the games due to failure to meet the minimum testing requirements under Rule 15 of th

Lawyers Kick As Benin Republic Plots Igboho’s Deportation To Nigeria
There are reports that Oduduwa Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, may be deported to Nigeria and arrested once he returns.Upon his deportation, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force would arrest him, a security source confided to usHowever, the activist’s lawyers have kicked against the move, saying that it was a
Black Widow Star, Scarlett Johansson Sues Almighty Disney Over Breach Of Contract
Hollywood actress, Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for breach of contract over her superhero film Black Widow. The American actress is claiming that the studio’s decision to launch her first, and last, Marvel standalone film on Disney+ as well as cinemas is a breach of contract. “Disney intentionally induced Marvel’s breach of the agreem

Phone Thief Caught After He Fell Asleep While Robbing A Mosque
A suspected thief who had broken into a mosque in Kebbi State to steal was apprehended after he became tired and fell asleep. It was gathered that the suspect identified as Hamza Usman, 31, from Maidahini village was caught in the early hours of Friday, July 30, with multiple handsets at Bayan Kara, Birnin Kebbi.According to Yakubu Ahmed Bk, the s
Herdsmen Invade Farms In Delta, Forcing Farmers To Flee
Some suspected Fulani herdsmen are allegedly holding some farmers hostage in Obiaruku, Ukwani Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that some of the farmers were chased away from their farmlands, which the herdsmen took over, while the others were held hostage.It was learnt that the incident, which occurred on Saturday, had raised

Senate Accuses Accountant General Of Illegally Withdrawing N665.8bn From Special Fund
The Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris has been accused by the Senate of illegally withdrawing N665.8 billion from Development of Natural Resources Fund and Stabilization Funds and giving it as loans to various government agencies.The claim was made in a report by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts on the Federation Account whi
"We’ve Been Contacted By FBI To Arrest Kyari" - EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it has been contacted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest DCP Abba Kyari, over his connection with a serial internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi, Newspremises reports.A top source in the EFCC who spoke with SaharaReporters however said no arrest can be made by the agency

#Tokyo2020: Nigeria Athletes, Okagbare & Nwokocha Book Semi Final Spots in Women's 100 Meters
The Track and Field events officially kicked off at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on Friday, July 30, 2021. Grace Nwokocha and Blessing Okagbare both started the quest for Nigeria at the Women's 100 meters in Heat 5 and 6, respectively.Nwokocha qualifies for the semi-final with a personal best time of 11 seconds while Okagbare was also outstan
PHOTOS: Shitte's Leader, El-Zakzaky And Wife Freed After 6 Years in Detention
Here are the photos of Shiite leader Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky as he regains freedom after 6yrs in detention.Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat, were released from Kaduna Correctional Centre after they were acquitted and discharged by the Kaduna State High Court on Wednesday. Delivering the judgement, Justice Gabriel Kolawole rejected the submi

Heavily-armed Robbers Attack Finance Ministry In Nasarawa, Steal N100million Workers' Salaries
Some gunmen on Thursday, attacked the Nasarawa State Ministry of Finance, Budget and Planning in Lafia and stole N100 million. An eyewitness told Daily Trust that the robbers trailed officials of the ministry from a commercial bank in Lafia, where they had withdrawn the money to their office (ministry) before the attack. The money was meant for c
2023 Presidency: Atiku Bread Hits Kano For Distribution To Residents
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has commenced the distribution of loaves of bread, branded ‘Atiku Kawai’ (Atiku Only) to Kano State residents. The development comes amid claims that Atiku is nursing a presidential ambition ahead of the 2023 elections, although he has not publicly confirmed it.The former Vice-President has been running f

US Lawmakers Stop $875m Military Arms Sale To Nigeria Over Human Rights Abuse
According to Foreign Policy, top Democrat and Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee have delayed clearing a proposed sale of 12 AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters and accompanying defence systems to the Nigerian military. The lawmakers were said to be stalling the proposed sale citing the drift of the present government in Nigeria toward
Bandits Are Travelling From Zamfara To Borno For Terrorist Training
Bandits from Zamfara State have begun travelling to Borno State to receive training from terrorists. This is according to an internal memo by the Nigeria Immigration Service marked, NIS/HQ/CGI/943, which was addressed to comptrollers. The memo obtained by PR Nigeria titled, ‘Movement of Armed Bandits from Zamfara to Borno for Intensive Boko Har

Just In: US Court Orders FBI To Arrest And Detain Abba Kyari Over Hushpuppi's Million$ Fraud
A warrant of arrest has been issued for Nigeria’s police commissioner Abba Kyari. Otis Wright of the United States District Court for the Central District of California ordered the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to track down Mr Kyari and produce him in the United States for his role in a multi-million dollar fraud perpetrated by Ramon �
IPOB/ESN Native Doctor Arrested In Imo State (PHOTOS)
The Imo state police command have arrested Benneth Okoli, of Akuma village in Oru East local government area in the state for preparing charms for members of IPOB's Eastern Security Network ESN who recently carried out attacks on Omuma Police Station in Oru East LGA of the state. A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police co

IPOB Issues Ultimatum To Federal Govt For The Release of Nnamdi Kanu
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued an ultimatum to the Federal Government that it will lockdown the Southeast over the continued detention of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu.The IPOB leader is facing 11-count charges bordering on terrorism, treasonable felony, managing an unlawful society, publication of defamatory matter, illegal possessio

Ten Nigerian Athletes Disqualified From Ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Ten Nigerian athletes have been disqualified from participating in the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics, dampening the country’s hope of clinching more medals at the sporting event.A statement from the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on Wednesday showed that a total of 20 athletes were ineligible in the event, with Nigeria being the most affected.The

Man, Abubakar Duduwale Who Trekked From Yola To Abuja To Celebrate Buhari Abducted By Bandits
Reports have it that Abubakar Duduwale who trekked for President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 has been kidnapped by bandits.In a post that read... “People of God, in 2015, this man, Abubakar Duduwale, trekked from Yola to Abuja to celebrate Buhari winning the presidential election.But just this morning, he was kidnapped by bandits.Is God not great?�
BREAKING: Court Acquits Shitte's Leader, Sheikh El-Zakzaky and Wife
A Kaduna High Court has discharged and acquited Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as Shi’ites and his wife, Zeenat.El-Zakzaky and his wife have been standing trial since December 2015 over allegations of culpable homicide, unlawful assembly, among other criminal charges.This followed

Nationwide Blackout as Nigeria's Power Grid Collapses For The Umpteenth Time
Nigeria's creaky and anachronistic centralised electricity system has caved in again, for the umpteenth time in recent months.Distribution Companies have been taking turns to relay the unfortunate development to customers all day.“We have been unable to serve our customers in Niger, Kogi and Nasarawa States as well as a significant portion
Beautiful Photos Of Singer, Patoranking And His Daughter, Wilmer
Nigerian singer, Patoranking took to Instagram to share adorable photos with his daughter, Wilmer as they both stepped out together. See more of the photos below.

Naira Falls To Its Ever Lowest After CBN Ban On FOREX
Naira fell significantly against the U.S. dollar at the parallel market on Wednesday noon, a day after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it would no longer sell forex to Bureau De Change operators.The local unit, which opened at today’s trading session at N505 per $1, is currently trading at N522 to a dollar at the parallel market segment,
Shock As Pastor Arrested For Plotting To Murder His Wife In Edo State
The Edo State Police Command has arrested one Pastor Anselm Idele over attempted assassination of his wife and some other of her relatives. According to SP Bello Kontongs, the command spokesperson, Pastor Anselm Idele, who is the Overseer of ‘Temple of Praise Church’ in Benin city, was arrested few hours before he could execute the alleg

Ex-Army Chief, Buratai Resumes As Nigerian Envoy to Benin Republic (Photo)
Nigeria's former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has presented his Letter of Credence to President of Benin Republic, Patrice Talon on Tuesday. Born November 24, 1960, Buratai is native of Buratai town in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. He was commissioned into the Nigerian Army in 1983 and was COAS from July 2015 to January 2021
Princess's 14 Year Old Foster Daughter Testifies How Baba Ijesha Defiled Her With Car Keys
According to reports, a 14-year-old minor, who was allegedly defiled by a Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has testified against him before the Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja. The teenager stated on Tuesday that Baba Ijesha once inserted his car keys into her private parts and sexually abused her, somet

Seven Naval Officers Abducted by Gunmen in Edo
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted seven officers of the Nigerian Navy in Edo StateThe officers were ambushed and kidnapped along Sapele-Warri road while travelling to Delta from Kaduna State.The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Kotongs Bello who confirmed the incident said the command has rescued five of the officers.T

Dj Cuppy’s Sister, Tolani Reveals Being Diagnosed Of Medical Condition
Tolani Otedola, the first daughter of the billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, opens up on battling a medical condition that affected her self-confidence.According to the singer and songwriter who has been off social media for almost a year, finally returns with the reality of what she has been battling within.In Tolani’s words … “For over
JUST IN: CBN Stops Selling FOREX to Bureaux De Change Operators
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday stopped sale of foreign exchange to bureaux de change...The apex bank also accused international bodies operating in Nigeria of sabotage. The CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, who spoke shortly after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, accused BDCs of deliberate economic sabotage and misusing the
Princess Identifies 2 Other Suspects Who Also S3xualyy Molested Her 14-Year-Old Foster Daughter
Ace Comedienne, Damilola Adekanya, also known as Princess, on Tuesday identified another two suspects who also allegedly sexually harassed her 14-year-old foster child. While led in evidence Tuesday, Princess narrated before an Ikeja Special Offences Court, Lagos how a Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha allegedly raped her foste
New Charges Levelled Against Sunday Igboho In Benin Republic
A lawyer to Sunday Igboho has revealed that a new charge has been brought against the Yoruba nation agitator in the Republic of Benin. Ibrahim Salami said the new charge was brought against Igboho on Monday. Salami said Igboho came to Benin through a back channel and the judge said he might have had some criminal association while in Benin, callin