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  • Fresh Wave of Violence In Benue As Herdsmen Attacks Leave Nine Farmers Dead

    .. Fresh Wave of Violence In Benue As Herdsmen Attacks Leave Nine Farmers Dead

     Traditional ruler and political leaders among latest victims in escalating farmer-herder crisis At least nine farmers have been confirmed dead following a series of coordinated attacks by suspected herdsmen on two farming communities in Benue State, sparking renewed fears over the worsening security situation in the region.The deadly assaul
  • Missing Twin Mystery: Poor Couple Battles Doctor in Alleged Baby Theft Scandal After Caesarean Delivery

    . Missing Twin Mystery: Poor Couple Battles Doctor in Alleged Baby Theft Scandal After Caesarean Delivery

     What began as a joyful pregnancy announcement in 2021 for Eunice Bright Ekwok and her husband Bartholomew has spiraled into a two-year legal and emotional battle over an alleged stolen twin — with accusations pointing to a medical doctor who oversaw her delivery.The 32-year-old expectant mother was told during an antenatal scan at Divine Rain Ma
  • Church Worker, John Bargo Shot In Abuja as Police Officers’ Reckless Gunplay Turns Tragic

    . Church Worker, John Bargo Shot In Abuja as Police Officers’ Reckless Gunplay Turns Tragic

     A moment of apparent horseplay between two police officers has left a church staff member, John Bargo, severely injured and sparked outrage over the handling of firearms by security personnel in public spaces.The incident occurred on April 23 at the Baptist Church in the Kaura District of Abuja, where Bargo, a dedicated church worker, was awaiting
  • Ondo Police Smash Notorious Car Theft Syndicate, Recover Stolen Vehicles Worth Millions

    . Ondo Police Smash Notorious Car Theft Syndicate, Recover Stolen Vehicles Worth Millions

     Operatives of the Tactical Intelligence Squad (TIS) under the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a four-man gang accused of masterminding a series of car thefts across the state, bringing relief to residents who had lived in fear of their activities.The syndicate, headed by 32-year-old Afolabi Emmanuel, was apprehended after allegedly stealin
  • Midnight Fire Guts Fegge Building, Destroys Multi-Million Naira Property

    . Midnight Fire Guts Fegge Building, Destroys Multi-Million Naira Property

     Tension gripped residents of Fegge in Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State after a devastating fire swept through a residential building in the early hours of Thursday, destroying property worth millions of naira.The blaze, which reportedly began around 2:30 a.m., was attributed to an electrical surge by one of the victims, Mr. Jud
  • NAPTIP Rescues 2-Year-Old Sold For ₦100,000, Hunts For Child’s Real Parents

    . NAPTIP Rescues 2-Year-Old Sold For ₦100,000, Hunts For Child’s Real Parents

     The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued a two-year-old girl trafficked from Abuja to Aba, Abia State, in what officials described as a disturbing case of child trafficking.The toddler, now renamed Chiamaka Favor to protect her identity, was recovered on Wednesday, May 8, 2025, by NAPTIP’s Abia State
  • Nigerians to Pay Over N28,000 to Correct Date of Birth Error On Their NIN

    . Nigerians to Pay Over N28,000 to Correct Date of Birth Error On Their NIN

     The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has officially set the fee for correcting the date of birth (DOB) on the National Identification Number (NIN) to ₦28,574.This update is part of a revised service fee structure by the commission, which affects certain modifications to NIN records. Here's what you should know: Key Details: Se
  • Chaos In Port Harcourt as Woman Acts Erratically After Alleged Drop-Off By Suspected Yahoo Boy (Video)

    .. Chaos In Port Harcourt as Woman Acts Erratically After Alleged Drop-Off By Suspected Yahoo Boy (Video)

     Panic gripped a section of Port Harcourt after a young Nigerian woman was seen behaving in a bizarre manner shortly after reportedly being dropped off by a man suspected to be an internet fraudster, commonly known as a *Yahoo boy*.The unsettling incident was captured in a now-viral video posted on X (formerly Twitter), showing the woman dancing wi
  • Group Alleges ₦200m Bribe To Smear Tinubu, Matawalle In Plot To Destabilize Northern Support

    . Group Alleges ₦200m Bribe To Smear Tinubu, Matawalle In Plot To Destabilize Northern Support

     A northern advocacy group has raised alarm over an alleged ₦200 million bribe offer aimed at orchestrating a protest campaign against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle.The Northern Socio-Political Rights Network (NSPRN), in a statement issued Saturday, May 10, 2025, by its president, Mohammed Faro
  • ALLEGED $1,043,000 FRAUD! Supreme Court Overrules Bail For Fred Ajudua, Orders Return To Prison

    . ALLEGED $1,043,000 FRAUD! Supreme Court Overrules Bail For Fred Ajudua, Orders Return To Prison

     The Supreme Court has dealt a major blow to embattled Lagos socialite Fred Ajudua, overturning a 2018 Court of Appeal ruling that granted him bail in a long-running fraud case involving over $1 million.In a landmark ruling delivered on Friday, May 5, Justice Chioma Nwosu-Iheme upheld two appeals filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissio
  • Court Awards Diezani N500m In Secret Libel Case Against Journalist Chude Jideonwo

    . Court Awards Diezani N500m In Secret Libel Case Against Journalist Chude Jideonwo

     In a controversial legal twist that has ignited concerns over press freedom in Nigeria, a Bayelsa State High Court has awarded former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke a staggering ₦500 million in damages in a defamation lawsuit — a case the primary defendant, journalist Chude Jideonwo, claims he was never informed about.The ruling, de
  • Popular Nigerian Nurse Blasts Mother Over Money, Visa Drama in Viral Facebook Post; Reveals Bitter Rift Involving Twin Sister

    . Popular Nigerian Nurse Blasts Mother Over Money, Visa Drama in Viral Facebook Post; Reveals Bitter Rift Involving Twin Sister

     A Nigerian nurse living abroad has taken to Facebook to publicly air her grievances against her mother, accusing her and other family members of entitlement, manipulation, and disrespect.The nurse, known online as Nurse Glory, has built a social media following by sharing snapshots of her life with her Serbian husband and their biracial children.
  • Nigerian Mother In Germany Cries Out Over Custody Battle: Accuses Authorities of Holding Her Son

    .. Nigerian Mother In Germany Cries Out Over Custody Battle: Accuses Authorities of Holding Her Son

     A Nigerian woman living in Germany, Adenike Obaoye, has taken to social media to accuse German authorities of unlawfully retaining custody of her two young sons, despite her claim that they are not German citizens and should be allowed to return with her to Nigeria.In a video posted to her TikTok account on Monday, Obaoye expressed frustration aft
  • Nigerian Pastor, Timothy Omotoso In Fresh Legal Storm Over Immigration Violations In S/Africa

    . Nigerian Pastor, Timothy Omotoso In Fresh Legal Storm Over Immigration Violations In S/Africa

     Barely a month after walking free from a high-profile sexual assault case, controversial Nigerian televangelist, Pastor Timothy Omotoso, is back in police custody — this time for alleged immigration offences.Omotoso, 66, who leads the Jesus Dominion International (JDI) church in South Africa, was taken into custody by immigration officials and p
  • EFCC To Investigate Alleged ₦528bn Misappropriation By Ex-Zamfara Governor, Matawalle

    . EFCC To Investigate Alleged ₦528bn Misappropriation By Ex-Zamfara Governor, Matawalle

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that it will review a fresh petition calling for the investigation of Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, over allegations of large-scale financial misappropriation during his time as Governor of Zamfara State.The commitment came during a protest held at the EFCC’s hea
  • Pregnant Woman Dies Mid-operation As Jehovah’s Witness Doctor Refuses Blood Transfusion

    .. Pregnant Woman Dies Mid-operation As Jehovah’s Witness Doctor Refuses Blood Transfusion

     A grieving husband, Chris Adams, has taken to social media to demand justice following the death of his pregnant wife, Victoria Paris, who reportedly died during childbirth after being denied a life-saving **blood transfusion** at a private maternity clinic.In a deeply emotional post shared via Facebook, Adams recounted the harrowing events that u
  • Ganduje Sparks Controversy With One-Party State Remarks Amid Wave Of Defections

    .. Ganduje Sparks Controversy With One-Party State Remarks Amid Wave Of Defections

     The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), **Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje**, has stirred political debate nationwide after suggesting that Nigeria evolving into a one-party state might not necessarily undermine its democracy—so long as it arises from voluntary alignment.Ganduje made the controversial remarks on Friday, May 10, 2
  • EFCC Arrests Two Chinese Nationals, Six Nigerians Over Illegal Mining in Ogun State (Photos)

    .. EFCC Arrests Two Chinese Nationals, Six Nigerians Over Illegal Mining in Ogun State (Photos)

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested eight individuals, including two Chinese nationals and six Nigerians, in connection with suspected illegal mining operations in the Ogere area of Ogun State.The arrests were made during a coordinated operation on Friday, following actionable intelligence and days of surveillance on t
  • Liverpool v Arsenal: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats

    . Liverpool v Arsenal: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats

     Date: Sunday 11th May, 2025 Time : 4:30 pm Stadium Anfield Referee Anthony Taylor (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Liverpool [/size]Preparing for a post-Alexander-Arnold world, Slot told the media on Friday morning that Conor Bradley will be fielded at right-back on Sunday; another potential alternative,
  • Manchester United v West Ham: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats

    . Manchester United v West Ham: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats

     Date: Sunday 11th May, 2025 Time : 2:15 pm Stadium Old Trafford Referee Jarred Gillett (Australia) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Manchester United [/size]Man United remain without the services of Joshua Zirkzee, who is now sidelined for the remainder of the campaign owing to a hamstring injury.The Dutchman is jo
  • Newcastle v Chelsea: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats

    . Newcastle v Chelsea: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats

     Date: Sunday 11th May, 2025 Time : 12:00 pm Stadium St James' Park Referee John Brooks (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Newcastle [/size]Having already lost club captain Jamaal Lascelles to a long-term knee injury and Lewis Hall (foot) for the rest of the season, Howe's revelation that Joelinton
  • Southampton v Manchester City: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats

    . Southampton v Manchester City: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats

     Date: Saturday 10th May, 2025 Time : 3:00 pm Stadium St Mary's Stadium Referee Tim Robinson (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Southampton [/size]Simon Rusk has greeted a positive update on the team news front ahead of his side’s latest fixture. The interim Southampton manager will be bereft of the s
  • VIDEO: President Tinubu Conferred With a Chieftaincy Title in Anambra State

    . VIDEO: President Tinubu Conferred With a Chieftaincy Title in Anambra State

     Traditional rulers in Anambra State on Thursday honored President Bola Tinubu with the chieftaincy title of ‘Dike Si Mba’ of Anambra.The monarchs, who were led by the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka of Obosi, gave the President the title in Awka during his official visit to the state.‘Dike Si Mba
  • Man Madu Simon Arrested As NAFDAC Bust Lagos Outlet Where Expired Drinks Are Sold (VID)

    . Man Madu Simon Arrested As NAFDAC Bust Lagos Outlet Where Expired Drinks Are Sold (VID)

     The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested Mr. Madu Abuchi Simon, an Igbo man, in Lagos State for engaging in the production and distribution of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. He was found to be illegally bottling and branding fake drinks using names of reputable brands like Hennessy, Baileys, and othe
  • President Tinubu Approves The Appointment of Ms. Usoro Akpabio as MD of SSDC

    . President Tinubu Approves The Appointment of Ms. Usoro Akpabio as MD of SSDC

     President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Miss Usoro Offiong Akpabio as the Managing Director of the South South Development Commission (SSDC), a newly established body tasked with accelerating development in the regionMs Akpabio, a 42-year-old political strategist from Akwa Ibom State, is known for her experience in grassroots d
  • JAMB Set to Release 2025 UTME Results Today

    . JAMB Set to Release 2025 UTME Results Today

     By 8am today, Friday, candidates who participated in this year’s UTME can begin checking their results.Over 1.9 million candidates sat for the 2025 UTME, which is scored out of 400 marks.JAMB released a breakdown of the performance ahead of the result announcement, revealing a concerning trend: more than 1.5 million candidates scored below 200,
  • 2027 Elections: APGA Adopts Tinubu As Its Sole Presidential Candidate

    . 2027 Elections: APGA Adopts Tinubu As Its Sole Presidential Candidate

     Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State announced on Thursday that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has officially adopted President Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2027 presidential electionGovernor Soludo further emphasized that APGA and the All Progressives Congress (APC) would work together, as both parties share a common belie
  • Labour Party Suspends Abia Governor Alex Otti, Five Others Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

    . Labour Party Suspends Abia Governor Alex Otti, Five Others Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

     The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has suspended six top members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, over alleged anti-party activities.The party’s National Secretary, Umar Farouk, announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday. He recalled that on May 2, 2025, the National Executive Committee (NEC) set up a five-member d
  • Video of Protesters Rejoicing in Abuja at The News of VDM’s Release From EFCC Custody

    . Video of Protesters Rejoicing in Abuja at The News of VDM’s Release From EFCC Custody

     A video has surfaced online showing Abuja protesters celebrating the release of social media activist Verydarkman (VDM) from EFCC custody.The clip, which is gaining traction across platforms, captures a jubilant crowd dancing and chanting in support of VDM.Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), a Nigerian social media influenc
  • NEW POPE: Update After First Day at The Ongoing Conclave For Election of 267th Pope (VID)

    . NEW POPE: Update After First Day at The Ongoing Conclave For Election of 267th Pope (VID)

     Black smoke emerged from the chimney over the Sistine Chapel at 21:00 last evening signaling that a first ballot has been held at the conclave and has concluded without the election of a Pope.This means the conclave will continue this morning when the Cardinal electors will gather once more in the Chapel around 10:30am Rome time to cast their vote

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