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  • "Una like bad news sha" - Iyanya Blasts People Celebrating His Car Theft Conviction

    . "Una like bad news sha" - Iyanya Blasts People Celebrating His Car Theft Conviction

     Yvonne Nelson’s former boo, Nigerian singer Iyanya, has finally reacted to news that he was recently charged with car theft. Iyanya refused to confirm or deny the report, but only laughed at it and said people are too addicted to bad news. “Una like bad news sha”, he tweeted, accompanied by those laughing emojis.As we reported earl
  • Teen Internet Fraudsters, Oyedele Olamide & Abdulrahman Olamide Bag 2 Years Jail Term In Kwara

    . Teen Internet Fraudsters, Oyedele Olamide & Abdulrahman Olamide Bag 2 Years Jail Term In Kwara

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Office has secured the conviction of Oyedele Olamide and Abdulrahman Olamide for offences bordering on internet fraud.They were arraigned before Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of a Kwara State High Court who at the end of the trial found them guilty of the offences levelled against them by
  • UPDATE: Lagos Marathon Winner, David Barmasa Gets Additional $20K For Breaking Four-year Record

    .. UPDATE: Lagos Marathon Winner, David Barmasa Gets Additional $20K For Breaking Four-year Record

     Winner of the 2020 Lagos City Marathon, David Barmasai Tumo, has broken the marathon’s four-year record in 42km race to win the first prize of $50,000.He also got an additional record-breaking fee of $20,000.He finishing the race in two hours, 10 minutes and 22 seconds, a time lesser than what previous winners had recorded.In 2016, Abrah
  • Funmilayo Ayodele 40, Lands In Court For Refusing To Refund N600k Borrowed From Church In Ogun

    . Funmilayo Ayodele 40, Lands In Court For Refusing To Refund N600k Borrowed From Church In Ogun

     The police in Ogun State have arraigned one Mrs. Funmilayo Ayodele before an Ogun Magistrates’s court sitting in Abeokuta.The 40-year-old Ayodele was dragged before the court Friday for allegedly refusing to pay back a N600,000 loan she borrowed from a Cherubim and Seraphim church cooperative society at Lantoro Abeokuta.The police said Ayodele w
  • BREAKING: Another Kenyan, David Barmasai Tumo Wins Lagos Access Bank 2020 Marathon

    . BREAKING: Another Kenyan, David Barmasai Tumo Wins Lagos Access Bank 2020 Marathon

     David Barmasai Tumo from Kenya has come out atop Bosom ing the Access bank 2020 Marathon tape in 2 hours 10 minutes becoming the champion on Saturday in Lagos.The competition was won last by a Kenyan in 2018 when Abraham Kiprotich won the race. Checkout the video below:
  • Photos From President Buhari With Gov. Hope Uzodinma's Visit In Addis-Ababa Ethiopia

    .. Photos From President Buhari With Gov. Hope Uzodinma's Visit In Addis-Ababa Ethiopia

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday night arrived Addis-Ababa Ethiopia with Hope Uzodinma, the executive governor of Imo State, and Prof. Ben Ayade, governor of  Cross River State ahead of 33rd Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU).
  • Baby Nearly Killed By Stray Bullet Allegedly Fired By Police Officer In Port Harcourt (Photos)

    .. Baby Nearly Killed By Stray Bullet Allegedly Fired By Police Officer In Port Harcourt (Photos)

     A stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer at Mkpogu community of Trans Amadi, Port Harcourt nearly killed a babyAccording to a Twitter user identified as @chiukwujioke, the victim of the stray bullet is his colleague’s daughter and the incident occurred yesterday February 6.This shocking revelation had twitter users fuming with anger, p
  • Policeman, Sergeant Rowland Killed By Soldier Fighting Over A Girl In Borno (Photos)

    .. Policeman, Sergeant Rowland Killed By Soldier Fighting Over A Girl In Borno (Photos)

     A police officer identified as Sergeant Rowland Tafida has been confirmed dead after allegedly being shot with an anti-aircraft gun (AAG) by a soldier, following an altercation at Makara Area of Gwoza Local Government Area (LGA) in Borno State.The father of two who was among the MOPOL Special Forces Team deployed to Gwoza last August on counter-in
  • Policeman, Sergeant Rowland Killed By Soldier Fighting Over A Girl In Borno (Photos)

    .. Policeman, Sergeant Rowland Killed By Soldier Fighting Over A Girl In Borno (Photos)

     A police officer identified as Sergeant Rowland Tafida has been confirmed dead after allegedly being shot with an anti-aircraft gun (AAG) by a soldier, following an altercation at Makara Area of Gwoza Local Government Area (LGA) in Borno State.The father of two who was among the MOPOL Special Forces Team deployed to Gwoza last August on counter-in
  • Nigeria Police Force Confirm Death Of Two Officers In Raid On Ansaru Terrorists

    . Nigeria Police Force Confirm Death Of Two Officers In Raid On Ansaru Terrorists

     The police say they have lost two officers involved in a raid on a camp hosting members of the Ansaru terrorist group in Kaduna State.The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Operations, Abdulmajid Ali, disclosed this on Friday two days after the security operatives battled the terrorists.Ali, who revealed that 12 others suffered
  • Man O’War Official, Toyeeb Daodu Kills Colleague, Ibrahim Aliu Over N1,000 Debt In Ogun State

    . Man O’War Official, Toyeeb Daodu Kills Colleague, Ibrahim Aliu Over N1,000 Debt In Ogun State

     Police have arrested a Man O’war volunteer, Toyeeb Daodu, for allegedly beating his colleague, Ibrahim Aliu, to death in Ope-Ilu, Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State.City Round learnt that the incident happened around 7pm on Thursday following an altercation between the duo over N1,000.Daodu, 19, had reportedly borrowed the sum from Aliu som
  • EFCC Sweep in On Bitcoin Merchants In Port Harcourt, Arrest Seven For Fraud (Photos)

    . EFCC Sweep in On Bitcoin Merchants In Port Harcourt, Arrest Seven For Fraud (Photos)

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) arraigned seven suspects over an alleged bitcoin scam.The suspects were identified as Kufre Miller Okoh, Joshua Tom, Emmanuel Ekpuk Anderson, Pascal Alisiri, Chimezie Umungalaen, Clinton Alisiobi and Joshua Onuigbo.According to the EFCC’s spokesperson, Tony Orilade, Kufre Miller Okoh, Joshua Tom
  • Never Trust The Loyalty Of A Poor Man - Reno Omokri Advise Nigerians

    . Never Trust The Loyalty Of A Poor Man - Reno Omokri Advise Nigerians

     Popular lifestyle expert, Reno Omokri has expressed that his followers should keep their secrets away from their poor friends.According to him, the loyalty of a poor man is unconfirmed until he makes money, as opposed to the loyalty of a rich man whose character has been tested when he has money.Explaining further, he said that a poor can divulge
  • Children Of Kaduna Based Medical Doctor, Philip Ataga Have Been Released By Their Abductors

    . Children Of Kaduna Based Medical Doctor, Philip Ataga Have Been Released By Their Abductors

     The two children of kaduna-based medical doctor, Philip Ataga, have been released by their abductors two weeks after they were abducted alongside their deceased mother from their home in Juji, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna metropolis on January 25th.Dr Philip Ataga who confirmed their release, said the children were dropped by the kidnapp
  • Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun Demotes 75 Obas Appointed By Ex Governor, Amosun

    . Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun Demotes 75 Obas Appointed By Ex Governor, Amosun

     Ogun State Government has revoked the appointments of 75 minor chiefs elevated to Coronet Obas by Governor Ibikunle Amosun days to expiration of his administration.The revocation is sequel to the report of Oba Kehinde Olugbenle-led Chieftaincy Review Committee, which had earlier submitted its to the Government.The report faulted the process of the
  • Nigerian Lady, Chinwendu Chita Arrested For Assaulting Her Husband In Lagos

    . Nigerian Lady, Chinwendu Chita Arrested For Assaulting Her Husband In Lagos

     Nigerian lady who goes by the name Chinwendu Chita has been arraigned before Ejigbo Magistrates Court on charges of alleged assault of her husband, Okechukwu Chita and a Police woman, at their residence in Alhaji Agbeke Street, Ago Palace in Okota area of Lagos.Chita, 32, was accused of continously assaulting her husband for not showing enough com
  • Two Students Of Ebonyi State University Hospitalised After Genital Mutilation

    . Two Students Of Ebonyi State University Hospitalised After Genital Mutilation

     Two students of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Abakaliki, who underwent Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), have been hospitalised at the National Obstetric Fistula Centre (NOFIC), Abakaliki.NOFIC’s Director Dr. Emma Abah addressed pupils of Urban Model Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Ugwuachara, as part of activities to mark this year�
  • Ebonyi State C.I.D Detained Moses Orji Over Case Against Senator Anyim

    . Ebonyi State C.I.D Detained Moses Orji Over Case Against Senator Anyim

     There was a mild drama on Wednesday 5 February at about 9:00am when the Ebonyi State C.I.D, Abakaliki detained a 76-year old complainant, Mr. Moses Orji, whose farm plantations at Amagu, Ivo Local Government Area were bulldozed allegedly by agents of former Nigerian Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim.Orji had been told by the Ivo Police Division,
  • Two Dead, 20 Trapped After Zimbabwe Gold Mine Collapses

    . Two Dead, 20 Trapped After Zimbabwe Gold Mine Collapses

     Two illegal Zimbabwean miners have died after the gold mine they were working in collapsed, while 20 others remained trapped underground, the state-owned Herald newspaper reported on Thursday.The incident occurred overnight at the Globe and Phoenix mine in the town of Kwekwe, around 200 kilometres (120 miles) west of Harare.Authorities were first
  • INEC Given Ultimatum To Reverse De-Registration of 74 Political Parties

    . INEC Given Ultimatum To Reverse De-Registration of 74 Political Parties

     The Inter Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC) has reacted to the deregistration of 74 political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).IPAC in a statement signed by its National Legal Adviser, Mr Ezeobika Chukwudi, on Thursday in Abuja, called on INEC to immediately reverse its decision on the de-registration.Chukwudi
  • BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria Slashes Visa Fees For US Citizens

    . BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria Slashes Visa Fees For US Citizens

     The Federal Government has slashed its visa application charges for citizens of the United States from $180 to $160.The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the old amount comprised $160 as visa fee and $20 as “processing and expedient fees”.According to the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Mr Muhammad Babandede, the reductio
  • Nigerian Govt Earmarks N620m To Prevent Outbreak Of Coronavirus in the Country

    . Nigerian Govt Earmarks N620m To Prevent Outbreak Of Coronavirus in the Country

     The Federal Government said that it will spend  N620m special intervention fund to monitor, detect and contain the deadly Coronavirus.Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, stated this when he appeared before the Senate Committee on health.He briefed the Senate panel on the level of his ministry’s preparedness to manage the Coronavirus outbrea
  • BREAKING: Two University Students Hospitalized, Three Arrested For Cutting Girl, 16 In Ebonyi

    . BREAKING: Two University Students Hospitalized, Three Arrested For Cutting Girl, 16 In Ebonyi

     Two students of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU) are currently battlingfor their lives at the National Obstetric Fistula Centre (NOFIC), Abakaliki after undergoing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).This is even as three persons, including a patent medicine dealer and parents of a girl, have been arrested in Ukwuagba, Ngbo community in Ohaukwu Loca
  • BREAKING: 74 Political Parties De-Registered By INEC, 18 Parties Now Registered In The Country

    . BREAKING: 74 Political Parties De-Registered By INEC, 18 Parties Now Registered In The Country

     The Independent National Electoral Commission (#INEC) on Thursday de-registered 74 political parties.With this development, there are now 18 registered political parties in the country.The successful parties are Accord Party, Action Alliance, African Action Congress, African Democratic Congress, All Progressives Congress, All Progressives Grand Al
  • PHOTOS: Armed Robbers Attack Two Banks Kill Four Policemen & Others In Ondo

    .. PHOTOS: Armed Robbers Attack Two Banks Kill Four Policemen & Others In Ondo

     Tragedy struck today in Ile Oluji, #OndoState, as armed robbers attack two banks, leaving several people dead.The robbery operation started around 4pm at Polaris and First bank. About four policemen were killed in the attack that also saw a bank security guard and a customer shot dead.An eyewitness revealed that the robbers gained entry into the b
  • Nigerians Blast Lawmaker's For Rejecting Made In Nigeria Vehicles As Official Cars

    . Nigerians Blast Lawmaker's For Rejecting Made In Nigeria Vehicles As Official Cars

     Nigerians have taken to social media to blast members of House of Representatives over their alleged refusal to endorse made-in-Nigeria vehicles as their official vehicles. .In a report titled Reps reject Innoson made- in-Nigeria SUVs as official vehicles, Dailytimes reported that the lawmaker who made the suggestion to endorse the locally made ve
  • Nigerian Senators and Legislators Reject Made-in-Nigeria Innoson As Choice Of Official Car

    . Nigerian Senators and Legislators Reject Made-in-Nigeria Innoson As Choice Of Official Car

     Well, What do you say about leading by example? Not in Nigeria perhaps, the Nigerian legislators and senators are one of the best paid in the entire world, despite legislating in one of the world's poorest countries in Nigeria. Today, the National Assembly and Senate have voted unanimously to reject the popular made-in-Nigeria vehicle, Innoso
  • Ex Governor Of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola Support Sanwo-Olu Over #OkadaBan In Lagos

    . Ex Governor Of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola Support Sanwo-Olu Over #OkadaBan In Lagos

     Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has thrown his weight behind Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s decision to ban motorcycles and tricycles in Lagos state.Fashola, who is a two-time Governor of the state, insisted that okada was not part of the plan for the state.While speaking at a public lecture organised by the United Action for Ch
  • Police Arrest Politician For Blackmailing Pregnant Woman With Nood Photos For Refusing Him Sex

    . Police Arrest Politician For Blackmailing Pregnant Woman With Nood Photos For Refusing Him Sex

     A politician in Anambra state has been arrested by the police for allegedly blackmailing his ex-girlfriend with a nude photo for refusing to engage in sexual intercourse with him.The man who is said to be an Anambra politician and simply identified as Igwe was arrested at Aroma Junction in Awka on Tuesday, after the pregnant woman whom he was dema
  • Nigerian Man, Iyonsi Timeyin Remanded For Obtaining $4,500 From Julia Zagorski In A Love Scam

    . Nigerian Man, Iyonsi Timeyin Remanded For Obtaining $4,500 From Julia Zagorski In A Love Scam

     An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday remanded a middle-aged man, Iyonsi Timeyin Timothy, in the custody of Nigerian Correctional Services (NSC) for allegedly obtaining $4,500 from one Julia Zagorski in a love scam.Timothy was arraigned before Justice Sherifat Solebo on a two-count charge bordering on possession of fraudulent documents and

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