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  • President Tinubu Approves Maiduguri Airport Upgrade To International Airport

    . President Tinubu Approves Maiduguri Airport Upgrade To International Airport

     President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport, Borno State, to international status.This development was announced by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, on Thursday. “President Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport to the status of an International ai
  • Court Orders Arrest Of VeryDarkMan Over Alleged Defamation Of Mercy Chinwo

    . Court Orders Arrest Of VeryDarkMan Over Alleged Defamation Of Mercy Chinwo

     A bench warrant for the arrest of notorious social media personality VeryDarkMan (VDM) has been issued by the Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, in connection with the alleged defamation of Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo.On Thursday, March 13, 2025, Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna issued the bench warrant after VeryDarkMan failed to sho
  • Couple Land In Court For Impersonating Katsina First Lady in ₦197m Fraud Scheme

    . Couple Land In Court For Impersonating Katsina First Lady in ₦197m Fraud Scheme

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned four suspects for allegedly defrauding victims of N197,750,000 by impersonating a high-ranking official.The suspects – husband and wife, Baba Sule Abubakar Sadiq and Hafsat Kabir Lawal, along with Abdullahi Bala and Ladani Akindele – appeared before Justice Amina Bello of the Ka
  • 'I Remain In APC' - Buhari Debunks Defection Rumours Amid El-Rufai's Claim

    . 'I Remain In APC' - Buhari Debunks Defection Rumours Amid El-Rufai's Claim

     Former President Muhammadu Buhari has shut down rumours of his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC), reaffirming his unwavering loyalty to the ruling party.Buhari, who governed between 2015 and 2023 under the APC platform, said he remains a committed member and will do everything he can to strengthen the party.The pledge is contained
  • TikTok Influencer Peller Schooled After Asking Singer Teni Why She’s Childless At Her Age

    .. TikTok Influencer Peller Schooled After Asking Singer Teni Why She’s Childless At Her Age

     Nigerian singer Teni Makanaki schooled TikTok influencer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, aka Peller, on reproductive health after he made misleading claims about women’s ability to conceive.During a TikTok livestream, Peller questioned why Teni had no children and suggested that women could no longer conceive once they reached their 40s.His statement did
  • Tottenham v AZ Alkmaar: UEFA Europa League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Tottenham v AZ Alkmaar: UEFA Europa League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Thursday 13th March, 2025 Time : 9:00 pm Stadium Tottenham Hotspur, Stadium Referee  Joao Pinheiro (Portugal) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Tottenham [/size]Spurs will be without midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur after his yellow card in the first leg has triggered a one-match suspension, but with Archie G
  • Manchester United v Real Sociedad: UEFA Europa League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Manchester United v Real Sociedad: UEFA Europa League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Thursday 13th March, 2025 Time : 9:00 pm Stadium Old Trafford Referee  Benoit Bastien (France) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Manchester United [/size]Man United's Lisandro Martinez (knee), Amad Diallo (ankle), Kobbie Mainoo (calf), Luke Shaw, Mason Mount (both hamstring), Jonny Evans (muscle), Al
  • Senator Natasha: Akpabio, Others Risk Jail Over Alleged Contempt, Served Form 48

    . Senator Natasha: Akpabio, Others Risk Jail Over Alleged Contempt, Served Form 48

     Senate President Godswill Akpabio faces possible jail time for allegedly defying a court order, as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan initiates contempt proceedings against the Senate.In a notice of disobedience of Court Order signed by the Registrar of the Court pursuant to Section 72 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act 2004 and notice of consequen
  • Man, Ademola Oyekan Arrested In Lagos For Defrauding Women Through Fake Identity

    . Man, Ademola Oyekan Arrested In Lagos For Defrauding Women Through Fake Identity

     A 42-year-old man, Ademola Oyekan has been arrested by the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) Ikosi-Isheri Command for alleged impersonation and assault.The agency in a statement said upon receiving a tip-off from a member of the community, it launched an intelligence operations to verify the information and upon satisfaction a crack te
  • Seven Persons Rescued As Fire Guts N180m Property In Kano

    . Seven Persons Rescued As Fire Guts N180m Property In Kano

     The Kano State Fire Service says it rescued seven persons and property worth N180 million from 77 fire incidents in February.This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi on Thursday in Kano.According to him, seven persons lost their lives while property worth N50 million were destroyed by
  • ICPC Arraign Immigration Officer For Allegedly Receiving N17.6M In Salaries From 3 Govt Agencies

    . ICPC Arraign Immigration Officer For Allegedly Receiving N17.6M In Salaries From 3 Govt Agencies

     The ICPC has arraigned Abubakar Mohammed Aseku, an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration with the NIS, for allegedly collecting salaries from two other government agencies while still serving in his role at the NIS.Mr. Aseku appeared on Tuesday before Justice Binta Dogonyaro of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Apo, Abuja, facing
  • 31Yr Old Man Slumps And Dies Inside S*x Worker’s Room In FCT Community

    . 31Yr Old Man Slumps And Dies Inside S*x Worker’s Room In FCT Community

     Serious confusion was recorded at the New Kutunku community in Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT after a 31-year-old man, identified as Ajayi Nicholas, allegedly slumped and died inside a s*x worker’s room.A resident of New Kutunku, Josiah Gabriel, told our reporter on Tuesday that the incident happened on Saturday around 5pm when the deceased
  • El-Rufai’s Son Apologises Over Tweet Supporting Southern Kaduna Killings After Public Outrage

    . El-Rufai’s Son Apologises Over Tweet Supporting Southern Kaduna Killings After Public Outrage

     Bashir El-Rufai, the son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has apologized following backlash over his controversial comment on X (formerly Twitter).Bashir, known for his brash social media presence, had posted a controversial remark suggesting that the killings in Southern Kaduna would persist if residents continued to attack Fulani
  • Female Funeral Home Worker Cut Off Dead Man’s P3n!s And Stuffed It In His Mouth Because He Was S3x Offender

    . Female Funeral Home Worker Cut Off Dead Man’s P3n!s And Stuffed It In His Mouth Because He Was S3x Offender

     A 34-year-old embalmer at a Texas funeral home has been accused of cutting off a de@d man’s genitals and stuffing it in his mouth after she found out that he was a registered s3x offender, cops said.Amber Laudermilk is accused of taking a scalpel to 58-year-old Charles Roy Rodriguez’s groin while she was overseeing the convicted s3x offender&#
  • IPOB Accuses NAFDAC Officials Of Midnight Looting, Blocking CCTV During Onitsha Market Raid

    . IPOB Accuses NAFDAC Officials Of Midnight Looting, Blocking CCTV During Onitsha Market Raid

     The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have accused National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) officials of looting goods at Onitsha’s Ogbo Ogwu drug market.IPOB said this was done under the guise of searching for fake drugs.In a statement released on Thursday by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, t
  • VIDEO; Female Street Sweeper Accuses LAWMA Bosses Of Alleged Exploitation

    . VIDEO; Female Street Sweeper Accuses LAWMA Bosses Of Alleged Exploitation

     A female street sweeper working with the Lagos State Waste Management Agency has come online to accuse the management of alleged exploitation.In a viral video circulating on social media, the sweeper, who did not reveal her name, accused her supervisors of shortchanging workers and failing to implement the approved salary structure.The aggrieved s
  • 'When I Was A Pastor, I Was A Liar Who Thought He Was Telling The Truth' - Former Pastor Says

    . 'When I Was A Pastor, I Was A Liar Who Thought He Was Telling The Truth' - Former Pastor Says

     A Nigerian man, Ejeagba Chidi has spoken about his time as a pastor, stating that he was sincerely wrong.Chidi claimed that he was a liar as a pastor but thought he was telling the truth because he believed in his message.However, he has now called what he previously believed in "falsehood" and added that everything he preached was built
  • BREAKING: House Of Reps Begins Consideration Of Tax Reform Bills

    . BREAKING: House Of Reps Begins Consideration Of Tax Reform Bills

     On Thursday, the House of Representatives began reviewing the Finance Committee’s report on the four tax reform bills submitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The report of the Committee was laid before the House on Tuesday by the Chairman, James Abiodun Faleke (APC, Lagos) while a meeting between the committee and the l
  • Nigerian Lady In Shock as Her US-Based Boyfriend Drags Her to Court For Posting New Lover on Tiktok (VID)

    . Nigerian Lady In Shock as Her US-Based Boyfriend Drags Her to Court For Posting New Lover on Tiktok (VID)

     A Nigerian woman has shared her unexpected legal ordeal after being sued by her US-based boyfriend for posting another man on TikTok.In a TikTok video, she recounted how their relationship began and the circumstances that led to the lawsuit.According to her, their connection started on TikTok, where the man initially supported her by frequently se
  • Mercy Chinwo's Husband, Pastor Blessed & Banky W's Unusual Handshake Sparks Controversy Online

    . Mercy Chinwo's Husband, Pastor Blessed & Banky W's Unusual Handshake Sparks Controversy Online

     A Facebook user, Assam Unwana, has sparked controversy by expressing concerns over a handshake exchanged between Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, the husband of popular gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, and his best man, singer Banky W.Assam took to social media to question the nature of the handshake, claiming it bore a resemblance to secretive greetings asso
  • Nigerian Lady Cries Out After Her ‘Handsome Catch’ Vanished With ₦57K on Their First Date

    . Nigerian Lady Cries Out After Her ‘Handsome Catch’ Vanished With ₦57K on Their First Date

     A Nigerian woman has shared her disappointment on social media after being scammed by a man she met online.According to her post on X (formerly Twitter), she had connected with the man through Instagram and agreed to go on a date with him. During their outing, he claimed to be experiencing banking issues and persuaded her to cover their ₦47,000
  • Comedian I Go Save Expresses Concern Over House Reps Ban on P0rn Sites in Nigeria

    . Comedian I Go Save Expresses Concern Over House Reps Ban on P0rn Sites in Nigeria

     Nigerian comedian Otaghware Onod Jayeke, widely recognized as I Go Save, has expressed his views regarding the prohibition of pornographic websites.In a post on his Instagram story, he highlighted the potential impact of this ban on numerous Nigerians. He raised the question of whether celebrities ought to participate in organizing protests agains
  • Singer, Portable Receives Cake And Paranran’ Surprise On His 31st Birthday, Reactions Trend

    .. Singer, Portable Receives Cake And Paranran’ Surprise On His 31st Birthday, Reactions Trend

     Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, recently marked his 31st birthday in a way that has captivated social media.On March 12, 2025, the Zazu Zeh crooner celebrated his new age with a small gathering. A video circulating online captured the moment Portable received an unexpected birthday surprise from a loved one.In
  • Heartwarming Video of Nollywood Actor Nkubi Teaching His Daughter How to Walk

    . Heartwarming Video of Nollywood Actor Nkubi Teaching His Daughter How to Walk

     Nollywood actor, skit maker, and on-air personality (OAP) Victor Udochukwu Nwaogu, popularly known as Nkubi, has melted hearts on social media with a touching moment featuring his daughter.Eager for his one-year-old child to take her first steps, Nkubi shared a video capturing the special bonding moment. In the clip, the proud father gently held h
  • S3xual Harassment: Canadian Senator, Salma Demands Justice For Natasha Akpoti

    . S3xual Harassment: Canadian Senator, Salma Demands Justice For Natasha Akpoti

     Canadian Senator Salma Ataullahjan has expressed her support for Senator Natasha Akpoti in light of the sexual harassment allegations.It is important to note that the Nigerian Senate has imposed a six-month suspension on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following her claims of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.This decisio
  • Ex NFF Boss, Amaju Pinnick Loses Re-election Into FIFA Council

    . Ex NFF Boss, Amaju Pinnick Loses Re-election Into FIFA Council

     Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick, has lost his re-election bid into the FIFA Council after falling short in the voting process at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly held on Wednesday in Cairo, Egypt.Pinnick garnered 28 votes, missing out on one of the six available membership positions for Africa.He
  • Rivers Assembly Breaks Silence On Refusing Gov Fubara Entrance At The Assembly Complex

    . Rivers Assembly Breaks Silence On Refusing Gov Fubara Entrance At The Assembly Complex

     The Rivers State House of Assembly has denied claims by Gov Siminalayi Fubara that he was blocked from presenting the 2025 Appropriation Bill at the Assembly complex.The spokesperson of the House and Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Enemi Alabo George, dismissed Fubara’s allegations, describing them as a “comedy skit” aimed at
  • 22Yr Old Filling Station Supervisor, Prosper Ese Arraigned For Alleged N1.25m Theft

    . 22Yr Old Filling Station Supervisor, Prosper Ese Arraigned For Alleged N1.25m Theft

     A 22-year-old petrol station supervisor, Prosper Ese, was on Wednesday arraigned before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing N1,256,400 from his employer.The defendant, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of stealing and fraud.He pleaded not guilty to the charges.According to the prosecutor, ASP Edet
  • Producers Of ‘Gangs Of Lagos’ & Amazon Prime To Apologise Over Eyo Masquerade Portrayal In Movie

    . Producers Of ‘Gangs Of Lagos’ & Amazon Prime To Apologise Over Eyo Masquerade Portrayal In Movie

     A High court in Lagos has approved a settlement between the producers of Gangs of Lagos and the Isale Eko Descendants’ Union (IDU) over the controversial depiction of the Eyo Masquerade.The film, directed by Jade Osiberu and produced by Kemi Lala Akindoju, was released on Amazon’s Prime Video on April 7, 2023, and drew significant backlash for
  • Popular Ibadan Drummer, ‘Baba Onilu,’ Is Dead

    . Popular Ibadan Drummer, ‘Baba Onilu,’ Is Dead

     An elderly drummer in Ibadan popularly called Ayangbenle ‘Baba Onilu’ has been reported dead.A native of Ede town in Osun State, he was well known for his drumming skills, particularly during the Osun Osogbo festival, where he played a significant role as a special drummer for Osun.According to The Nation, his son confirmed the news of his pas

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