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"I Hope This Is My Last Valentine Being Single" – Dj Cuppy Declares

DJ Cuppy celebrates Valentine’s Day with the hope of getting married soonThe single DJ took to X to express her desire to find love, sharing a photo of herself in a nightgown.As one of Nigeria’s most eligible bachelorettes, DJ Cuppy’s single status has been a subject of interest among her fans.With her stunning looks, captivating personality

“Go To Hell” – Nuhu Ribadu Blasts Canada For Denying Nigeria’s Defence Chief Visa

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has criticized the Canadian government for denying visas to the country’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other high-ranking military officials.Speaking on Thursday at the first annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies in Abuja, Nuhu
Woman, Angela Nzewi Docked For Allegedly Using 13 Children To Solicit For Alms In Anambra

A 52-year-old Angela Nzewi was arraigned before the Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court in Awka, for allegedly using 13 children to solicit for alms.According to the Police Prosecutor, Insp. Chinyere Okechukwu, the accused who hails from Otolo Nnewi, committed the offence on December 21, 2024 at Nnewi. “That you, Angela Nze

'Why 2Face Idibia Could Be Sentenced To Five Years In Prison' – Ossai Ovie Success

Media personality, Ossai Ovie Success has warned that legendary singer 2Face Idibia could face up to five years in prison if he marries Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru while still going through a divorce from his wife, Annie Idibia.Gistmania recalls that 2face Idibia recently proposed to Hon. Natasha Osawaru, just weeks after announcing the end
CBN To Sanction Banks With ATM Withdrawal Limit Below N20,000

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has threatened to sanction banks that limit Automated Teller Machines (ATM) withdrawal to less than N20,000 per transaction. The apex bank disclosed this in a document addressing concerns over the reviewed fees on ATM withdrawal.Recall that CBN on Tuesday increased ATM transaction withdrawal fees, saying, from Mar

Ebonyi Gov, Francis Nwifuru Mourns 11 Lives Lost In Enugu Petrol Tanker Explosion

Ebonyi State Government has visited the family of the 11 victims who lost their lives in the Enugu petrol tanker explosion to commiserate with them.Governor Francis Nwifuru, who was represented by his wife, Mrs Uzoamaka, and other delegates from the state government said that the state government was pained by the ugly incident that claimed the li
'I'll Move Out My Army Of Youth' - Ex-Peter Obi Ally Backs Seyi Tinubu As Sanwo-Olu's Successor

Engineer Isaac David Balami, a former Deputy Campaign Manager for the Obi/Datti 2023 presidential campaign, has long been known for his firm political convictions and grassroots mobilisation skills.Once a staunch supporter of Peter Obi’s movement, Balami has now shifted his political focus, sparking conversations about loyalty, ideology, and Nig

Armed Robbers Defy Abia Gov Otu’s New Security Outfit, Launch House To House Attacks

Robbers armed with dangerous weapons reportedly attacked residents of Imoh Street by Afokang Road in Calabar, Thursday night, leaving some wounded.This was a few hours after Governor Bassey Otu had warned armed robbers and other criminals in Calabar and other parts of the state that he was ready for them with the launch of a security outfit called
PHOTOS + VIDEOS: Juma Jux And Prsicilla Ojo Hold Their Court Wedding in Tanzania

Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo, and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux have officially tied the knot in a court wedding ceremony held on February 13, 2025, in Tanzania. This follows their Islamic traditional wedding (Nikkah) conducted earlier on February 7, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The court wedding was attended by close fam

Kanye West And Wife Bianca Censori Split, Heads For Divorce Following Grammys Stunt

Kanye West and Bianca Censori have separated and are reportedly heading for divorce, just 11 days after her controversial Grammys red carpet appearance.The couple, who married in December 2022, have allegedly reached a verbal agreement that Censori will receive a $5 million payout following their short-lived union.A source close to Kanye West has
Remove The Charms You Have on Him, He's Not in His Right Senses - Tuface's Mum Openly Calls Out HIs New Lover Natasha (VID)

Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, recently proposed to Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru. A video capturing the proposal shows the couple dancing together before 2Face presents a ring to Osawaru, leading to cheers from onlookers and a heartfelt embrace between the two. This proposal comes shortly after 2Face publicly

OAP, Nedu Wazobia Quits Honest Brunch Podcast Following Continuous Dragging By VeryDarkMan

OAP, Nedu Wazobia quits Honest Brunch Podcast after being dragged continuously by social critic, VeryDarkManIt all started after Nedu invited Deeone to the show where the BBN star claimed VDM was into men and had allegedly collected money from men for s3x.Reacting to the podcast, VeryDarkMan called out Nedu on his page, claiming the media personal
'I Want To Be Alive When Nigeria Becomes Debt Free' – Bishop David Oyedepo

Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church, has prayed to be alive when Nigeria is debt free and becomes a great nation.Bishop Oyedepo said Nigeria will become great when citizens decide to transform their personal lives.Addressing his members in Ota, Ogun State, Oyedepo said Nigerians should become the change they crave for.He said:

Court Adjourns Judgement In Suit Against Man Who ‘Burnt’ Wife, Brother-In-Law To Death

The Lagos State High Court in Tafawa Balewa Square has set 27 February for judgment in the case against a man who fatally burnt his wife and brother-in-law.Benjamin Ogudoro, is standing trial on a four-count charge of murder.The judge, Sherifat Sonaike, fixed a new date “because the judgement was not ready”, the court registrar says.The Punch
Truck Crushes Female Poly Student To Death In Bauchi

Students and management of Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, were thrown into mourning on Wednesday when a truck crushed to death a female student of the institution.Rabiu Mohammed, the institution's Public Relations Officer (PRO), stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi on Thursday.Mohammed said the victim, Fai

Gayright Activist, Bisi Alimi Writes About The Dangers Of Offending Gay Mafias

Gayright activist, Bisi Alimi, has warned about the dangers of offending gay mafias. In a post shared on Instagram, Bisi who turned 50 this year, stated that just a call can end the career of anyone who offends gay mafias. Read his post below
You Don't Need Money To Get Married, You Need A Woman With A Working Brain -Therapist Tells Men

A Nigerian ‘marriage therapist’ Kate Chinagorom Eze, has said that men do not need money to get marry. According to her, all a man needs is a ‘woman with a working brain’

"If Akeredolu Had Listened To Me, I Wouldn’t Be A Widow" – Betty Akeredolu Laments

Betty Akeredolu, wife of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has revealed that her husband’s reliance on spiritual interventions instead of medical treatment contributed to his untimely death from cancer.In a no-holds-barred interview with Star News, the grieving widow did not mince words as she condemned the faith-based ap
Nigerian Woman Who Was Rejected 8 Times Granted UK Asylum After Joining IPOB

A Nigerian woman has been granted asylum in the United Kingdom after deliberately joining the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).The 49-year-old Nigerian, whose name has been kept under wraps, became involved with IPOB after she was denied asylum in Britain eight times.Pulse reports that though the Nigerian government has designated IPO

Watch As Angry Protesters Block Major Road In Zamfara After Bandits Kidnap Imam, 31 Others

Residents of Maru community in Zamfara State on Thursday morning blocked major roads leading to Gusau, the state capital, and Sokoto in protest over a recent surge in bandit activities in the area.It was gathered that the protest followed a recent attack in which about 32 people, including the town’s chief imam and members of his family, were ki
Nigerian Comedian, Bovi Loses Father

The popular Nigerian comedian, Bovi Ugboma has lost his father.The comedian made the sad announcement via his Instagram account.He shared a photo of his late father Dr. Edward Sagini Ugboma, and announced that he died today, Feb. 13.Bovi wrote: "We the Ugboma family wish to announce the peaceful passing of our father, grandfather and uncle,

Support Our Own Awards - Headies Founder Faults Nigeria’s Grammy Obsession

Ayo Animashaun, the Founder of the prestigious Headies Awards, has voiced concerns over Nigerians’ growing obsession with the Grammy Awards, urging greater support for local music platforms.In a Wednesday interview on Channels Television, Animashaun remarked, “Grammy is more popular on the streets of Lagos in Nigeria than it is now in America.
Fire Guts 7-Storey Building In Lagos, Destroys Property Worth Millions Of Naira

A fire broke out on Thursday at the seven-story AG Leventis commercial building, known as Iddo House, near Oyingbo, Lagos, causing extensive damage to property worth millions of naira.According to an eyewitness, the fire started at about 11 a.m. and affected the archive room on the first floor, measuring approximately 108 square meters. The buildi

14 Persons Rescued In Lagos From Major Accident On Third Mainland Bridge

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has successfully rescued 14 individuals involved in a serious road accident at Ilaje, heading towards Iyana-Oworonshoki on the Third Mainland Bridge.The crash involved a Mazda commercial bus and a Toyota Yaris.According to LASTMA, in a statement signed by Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affair
Man Timileyin Afolayan Gets 10 Years Jail Term For Belonging To Secret Cult

An Ogun Special Anti-Cultism Court sitting in Abeokuta, on Thursday sentenced a 35-year-old man, Timileyin Afolayan, to 10 years in prison for belonging to a secret cult group.The convict, who resides at No. 26, Bajomo Ijaye Ojokoro, Lagos State, was convicted on a two-count charge of membership of an unlawful society and possession of a locally-m

19Yr Old Secondary School Leaver Commits Suicide In Ogun Weeks After His Mother's Death

A 19-year-old secondary school leaver, Sunday Moses, has allegedly committed suicide in Afio Village, Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State.Moses was found hanging from a tree in a secluded rocky area of the village on Monday, February 10, 2025Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident to Punch on Wed
JUST IN: Senate Increases, Passes 2025 Budget

The Senate, on Thursday, passed the 2025 budget with an increase of about N750 billion.It increased the budget from N54.2 trillion, proposed by President Bola Tinubu, to N54.9 trillion.The Committee of Supply considered the budget.The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the budget’s passage after most senators supported it through voic
Kenyan Former Governor Bags 12 Years’ Jail Term For Corruption

A Kenyan court on Thursday sentenced a former county governor, Ferdinand Waititu, to 12 years in prison alongside his wife and three others over corruption.Waititu, ex-governor of the major county of Kiambu, is said to be one of the most high-profile officials to be convicted under the government’s anti-corruption drive.According to a statement
BREAKING: Ekiti Court Strikes Out Defamation Suit Against Dele Farotimi

The Ekiti State Chief Magistrates Court, has struck out the defamation suit against human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi.The court’s decision followed the application and motion by Martins Akala, the police prosecutor, to withdraw the suit from the court.Gistmania reports that the Federal High Court, sitting in Ado-Ekiti, on January 2
Three Persons Dead As Police, Military Engage Notorious Criminals In Deadly Shootout In Abuja

At least three persons have been killed following a deadly gun battle between some notorious armed robbers and operatives of the Nigeria Police in collaboration with the military in the nation’s capital.The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh confirmed this in a statement on Thursday.According to Jos

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Naija News & Celebrity Gists

"I Hope This Is My Last Valentine Being Single" – Dj Cuppy Declares

“Go To Hell” – Nuhu Ribadu Blasts Canada For Denying Nigeria’s Defence Chief Visa

Woman, Angela Nzewi Docked For Allegedly Using 13 Children To Solicit For Alms In Anambra

'Why 2Face Idibia Could Be Sentenced To Five Years In Prison' – Ossai Ovie Success

CBN To Sanction Banks With ATM Withdrawal Limit Below N20,000

Ebonyi Gov, Francis Nwifuru Mourns 11 Lives Lost In Enugu Petrol Tanker Explosion

'I'll Move Out My Army Of Youth' - Ex-Peter Obi Ally Backs Seyi Tinubu As Sanwo-Olu's Successor

Armed Robbers Defy Abia Gov Otu’s New Security Outfit, Launch House To House Attacks

PHOTOS + VIDEOS: Juma Jux And Prsicilla Ojo Hold Their Court Wedding in Tanzania

Kanye West And Wife Bianca Censori Split, Heads For Divorce Following Grammys Stunt

Remove The Charms You Have on Him, He's Not in His Right Senses - Tuface's Mum Openly Calls Out HIs New Lover Natasha (VID)

OAP, Nedu Wazobia Quits Honest Brunch Podcast Following Continuous Dragging By VeryDarkMan

'I Want To Be Alive When Nigeria Becomes Debt Free' – Bishop David Oyedepo

Court Adjourns Judgement In Suit Against Man Who ‘Burnt’ Wife, Brother-In-Law To Death

Truck Crushes Female Poly Student To Death In Bauchi

Gayright Activist, Bisi Alimi Writes About The Dangers Of Offending Gay Mafias

You Don't Need Money To Get Married, You Need A Woman With A Working Brain -Therapist Tells Men

"If Akeredolu Had Listened To Me, I Wouldn’t Be A Widow" – Betty Akeredolu Laments

Nigerian Woman Who Was Rejected 8 Times Granted UK Asylum After Joining IPOB

Watch As Angry Protesters Block Major Road In Zamfara After Bandits Kidnap Imam, 31 Others

Nigerian Comedian, Bovi Loses Father

Support Our Own Awards - Headies Founder Faults Nigeria’s Grammy Obsession

Fire Guts 7-Storey Building In Lagos, Destroys Property Worth Millions Of Naira

14 Persons Rescued In Lagos From Major Accident On Third Mainland Bridge

Man Timileyin Afolayan Gets 10 Years Jail Term For Belonging To Secret Cult

19Yr Old Secondary School Leaver Commits Suicide In Ogun Weeks After His Mother's Death

JUST IN: Senate Increases, Passes 2025 Budget

Kenyan Former Governor Bags 12 Years’ Jail Term For Corruption

BREAKING: Ekiti Court Strikes Out Defamation Suit Against Dele Farotimi

Three Persons Dead As Police, Military Engage Notorious Criminals In Deadly Shootout In Abuja

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