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Two Killed As Plane Crashes Into Bus In Brazil

Two persons have died and six others injured when a small plane crashed into a bus on a busy Sao Paulo avenue in Brazil on Friday morning.It was gathered that the plane crashed on the Marques de Sao Vicente Avenue and the victims were the pilot and co-pilot of the aircraft.According to the fire department, four other persons sustained minor injuri

Ex-Convict, Abdulmutalib Abdullahi Bags Fresh Two Year Jail Term For Theft, Trespass In Niger

A Senior Magistrate Court in Bosso, Niger State, has sentenced 44-year-old Abdulmutalib Abdullahi to two years in a correctional center without the option of a fine.This conviction comes after Abdullahi pleaded guilty to three counts of criminal trespass, intimidation and theft.The First Information Report, FIR, presented by the Bosso Divisional P
Nollywood Veteran Nkem Owoh 'Osuofia' Celebrates 70th Birthday

Veteran Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia, marked his 70th birthday on Friday, taking to social media to express gratitude for the milestone.Owoh, posting on his Instagram page (@osuofia_nkemowoh), wrote: “Chi efogo, and it is my 70th birthday. What else can I say? To God be all the glory. Special thanks to you all for bein

Ace Broadcaster, Christianah Ademulegun ‘Eye Opitan’ Is Dead

Ace broadcaster, Christianah Ademulegun popularly known as ‘Eye Opitan’ is de.adShe passed away yesterday at 74.A statement by one of her children, Femi Ademulegun, said the veteran broadcaster passed away after a brief illness in the early hours of Thursday .Eye Opitan’ was versed in the history of Ekiti towns and their ‘oriki’.She reti
'I Still Don’t Know The New Nigerian Anthem' – Super Eagle Midfielder, Alex Iwobi

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi made a surprising confession: he hasn’t learned the lyrics to Nigeria’s reintroduced national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.”During the “Is This Seat Taken?” podcast, hosted by Chinasa Anukam, Iwobi revealed that he resorts to closing his eyes and placing his hand on his chest during international

"Please Free Diddy" – Kanye West Begs President Trump

Kanye West has tweeted at President Trump to help free his brother, Diddy from prisonThe rapper who made headlines for his dramatic statement on the Grammys red carpet is back to the same headlines after urging President Trump to help free Sean “Diddy” Combs.The music mogul remains in jail on charges of s.ex trafficking and racketeering.He als
Funke Akindele Remembers Late Mother Two Years After

Actress Funke Akindele has remembered her mother, Rachel Bolanle Adebanjo Akindele on the first anniversary of her deathTaking to her Instagram page, she shared photos from her burial.Captioning the photos, she wrote; “MumIt’s been two years since you left us. It’s still like a dream, my darling mother. I miss you so much!!Keep resting in pe

Regina Daniels Refuses To Apologize After Vibing To Naira Marley’s Song

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has sparked a heated debate on social media after dancing to Naira Marley’s song, which was reposted by the musician himselfThe move, however, did not sit well with some of her fans and followers, who expressed disappointment and criticism.The backlash stems from the controversy surrounding Naira Marley’s alleg
Moment Wizkid Gifting Comedians Who Performed At Buchi’s Show Millions Of Cash

Clips from Buchi’s comedy night out show in Lekki have emerged online and one of the high-class guests at the event was Ayo Balogun better known as Wizkid. Something big Wiz did at the show has sparked massive reactions online.The event was held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in Lagos, with several up-and-coming comedians displaying their talen

Video Of Iyabo Ojo Lampooning Juma Jux With Prayers As They Finally Meet in Tanzani

Nearly 48 hours after arriving in Tanzania, a video of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo finally meeting with her daughter’s lover, Juma Jux and spending time together trends.Something the actress did during the hangout caught the attention of netizens, as Iyabo Ojo shared her thoughts about Juma Jux’s mum and her wish for him and her daughter, Pris
UPDATE: FG Denies Replacing JSS, SSS System With 12Yr Basic Education

The Minister of of Education, Tunji Alausa, has denied that the Federal Government (FG) has replaced the 6-3-3-4 system with a 12-year basic education system.The minister said he only presented a proposal in favour of a new 12-year uninterrupted basic education model during the 2025 Extraordinary National Council of Education, held in

Police Apprehend 2 Suspects For Alleged Robbery In Kogi

The Police Command in Kogi has apprehended two suspects for alleged robbery in Lokoja.In a statement on Friday, the Spokesman of the Command, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, said that operatives of the command apprehended the suspects on Thursday during a Third-Party Insurance Enforcement exercise in the state.He said the suspects (names withheld) were inte
'I Never Had The Luxury Of Staying In The University's Main Campus As A Student' - Akpabio

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has spoken about how he sacrificed for his fellow students while he was at the University of Calabar (UNICAL).According to the lawmaker, he never had the privilege of staying on the main campus, where there was constant electricity. Instead, he chose to stay in Malabo, battling the mosquitoes.Akpabio disclosed th

Lady Confesses To Cheating, Lying To Boyfriend About Being Home While In A Hotel With Another

A Nigerian lady has raised eyebrows after she confessed to cheating on her boyfriend with another man while lying about her whereabouts.In a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), the lady was interviewed on the street and asked about the biggest lie she ever told her boyfriend.Without hesitation, she revealed that she once spent time in a hotel with
Notorious Gang Busted At Airport After 'Hiding In Toilet' To Wait For Luggage Holding £8m Of Coc@ine To Arrive

A notorious gang of American drug runners recruited by cartel bosses were intercepted at Manchester Airport while waiting for luggage containing £8million of cocaine.According to Mail Online, the couriers; five women and two men were recruited by drug barons in the US and offered between £3,000 and £4,000 to fly to the UK and pick up the

Popular Kano-born Business Mogul, Bala AlbaBello Is Dead

Prominent Kaduna State business mogul, Alhaji Bala AlbaBello, has reportedly died at the age of 67.The esteemed founder and Chairman of AlbaBello Trading Company succumbed to a brief illness on Monday around 5 PM at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital in Shika, Zaria.The prominent businessman leaves behind four wives, 28 children,
Stray Bullet Kills Woman As Gunmen Abduct Poly Student In Delta

A female student identified as Doris Jonathan Oke, has been abducted by gunmen while a woman was hit by a stray bullet in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State.It was gathered that the Higher National Diploma Mass Communication student at the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, was abducted when the gunmen failed to sec

Access Bank CEO And Top Officials Face Arrest After Court Order Over Loan Scheme

A group of security agencies allegedly stormed Access Bank Plc's headquarters on Wednesday morning to execute a Bench Warrant issued by the Lagos High Court for the arrest of the bank’s CEO and Managing Director, Bolaji Agbede, and other top senior officials.The arrest order came after the accused allegedly failed to appear in court as orde
Youths Arrest Alleged Thief Terrorizing Students Of Benue Polytechnic

A suspected thief who has allegedly been terrorising students of the Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko, Benue State, has been apprehended.It was gathered that the suspect was nabbed on Thursday morning, February 6, 2025 while trying to steal from a student. According to one Joseph Godwin Kumaga, a bunch of keys wrapped with charms was recovered from

Nigerian Permanent US Resident To Be Deported After Serving 75-Month Jail Term For Fraud, Others

United States Attorney, Susan T. Lehr announced that a 36-year-old Nigerian man, Edwin Okoronkwo, who was sentenced in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, for conspiracy to commit mail fraud and aggravated identity theft will be deported after completing his jail term.United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Okoronkwo to 75 months im
Teenage Boy Fighting For Life After Allegedly Being Drugged And Raped By A Popular Delta Chief

A teenage boy is battling for his life after he was allegedly drugged and s.0domised by a “popular and rich chief” in Warri, Delta State. Human rights activist, Comrade Israel Joe disclosed this in a Facebook post on Thursday February 6, 2025, after a visit to the hospital to see the victim. “Little early afternoon of today the 6th of Febru

Portable’s UK Tour Postponed, Amid Police Investigation

Portable’s highly-anticipated UK tour has been postponed indefinitely due to unforeseen circumstances, his management team announced on InstagramThe sudden postponement comes as the Nigerian singer faces a police investigation for allegedly assaulting Ogun town planners.Portable was scheduled to perform in the UK, but the tour has been put on ho
Burna Boy Showers Singer, Chloe Bailey With Luxurious Gift In Nigeria

American singer and actress Chloe Bailey has landed in Nigeria ahead of Valentine’s Day, sparking excitement among fansHer visit comes as she prepares to celebrate the special day with Afrobeat star, Burna Boy.Chloe was spotted enjoying an intimate dinner hosted by Burna Boy, as seen in videos circulating on social media.The evening’s highligh

Just Married Actress, Ruby Ojiakor Receives Special Gift From Father-in-Law

Nollywood actress Ruby Ojiakor has shared a touching moment from her recent gift-giving ceremony with her father-in-lawThe actress, who recently wedded filmmaker MocMadu, took to Instagram to express her gratitude for the thoughtful present.In a video posted online, Ruby Ojiakor is seen kneeling as her father-in-law presents her with a traditional
UPDATE; Nigerian Govt To Scrap JSS, SSS, Introduce 12-year Basic Education Model

The Federal Government has said it will scrap the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS) models in Nigeria.As a replacement, a compulsory 12-year uninterrupted basic education model will be introduced.After the 12-year programme, the child will now move into institutions of higher education.With this decision, the Nigeria

Hardship: Ex Ekiti Gov. Fayemi Apologizes To Nigerians Over APC’s Failure

A former Governor of Ekiti State, John Fayemi, has apologised to the Nigerian people over the failures of the All Progressives Congress, APC, over the years.Fayemi, the immediate past governor of Ekiti state said the APC has not done enough and has not been able to achieve “everything we promised” the nation.The APC chieftain, who briefly serv
Tinubu The Best Thing To Happen To Nigerians, Says Lagos Assembly

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday listed some achievements of the Bola Tinubu-led administration describing the President as a blessing to Nigeria.Speaking during plenary, the lawmakers took time to eulogise the President saying he came into office at a time when Nigerians were at a crossroads over the country’s socio-econ
'South Africa Will Not Be Bullied' – President Ramaphosa Says Amid Donald Trump Attack

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South African on Thursday said that his country will not be bullied.This came a few days after US President Donald Trump said he would cut off funding to South Africa over a land reform act.Recall that Trump on Sunday said without citing evidence, that South Africa is confiscating land and treating certain classes of p
Herdsmen Kill 5 Hunters In Renewed Hostilities In Benue

Gunmen suspected to be of Fulani extraction on W e d n e s d a y launched a deadly attack on hunters in Okpomaju Community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, leaving at least five of them, dead.The attack, New Telegraph learnt, came in spite of the resolution reached by the two sides to end the intractable hostility between armed herd
Students Panic As Fire Guts Nigerian Law School, Kano Campus Hostel

A near tragedy was averted Wednesday evening when one of the student’s hostels at the Kano State Campus of the Nigerian Law School was gutted by fire.The incident which occurred at about 7.00pm, barely an hour after the students at the campus ended their lectures, however consumed property, books, clothes and valuables of the occupants of the ho