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  • T.B Joshua’s Church Releases Statement To Confirm his Death

    .T.B Joshua’s Church Releases Statement To Confirm his Death

     T.B Joshua'schurch, The Synagogue, Church of All Nation has confirmed his demise.In a statement released on his official social media accounts, the church revealed that T.B Joshua passed on June 5 at 57 years. Although the cause of death was not revealed, the statement says, “God has taken His servant Prophet TB Joshua home – as it should
  • MTV Base VJ, Ehiz And His Partner, Chyna Bee Welcome Baby Boy (Photo)

    .. MTV Base VJ, Ehiz And His Partner, Chyna Bee Welcome Baby Boy (Photo)

     MTV Base VJ, Ehiz Okoeguale, and his fashion stylist partner, Chyna Bee, have welcomed a baby boy.Ehiz shared the good news on his page on Saturday June 5 which is also his birthday.''The Greatest Birthday Gift Ever #EJMagic''Congrats to them!
  • Popular Nigerian Pastor, TB Joshua Dies At The Age Of 57

    .. Popular Nigerian Pastor, TB Joshua Dies At The Age Of 57

     Temitope Balogun Joshua, commonly referred to as TB JOSHUA who is a Nigerian charismatic pastor, televangelist and philanthropist and founder of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations, a Christian megachurch that runs the Emmanuel TV television station from Lagos is Dead. TB Joshua was well known for prophesying some of the most famous events that h
  • Photo Of Two Suspects, Ben Moore & Nicholas Kelechi Arrested For Spending Fake Money In Kwara

    .. Photo Of Two Suspects, Ben Moore & Nicholas Kelechi Arrested For Spending Fake Money In Kwara

     Daily Post reports that the operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Patigi Division, in Kwara State, have arrested two persons for allegedly spending fake money.They are Nicholas Kelechi (m) 25 years and Benjamin Moore (m) 42 years, of Oke Idawo, Iseyin in Oyo State.They were arrested on Friday, at about 18:15hours at Ya
  • "Yoruba Will Break-away From Nigeria Latest By December" - Sunday Igboho As He Storms Ado-Ekiti

    .."Yoruba Will Break-away From Nigeria Latest By December" - Sunday Igboho As He Storms Ado-Ekiti

     The Ekiti State capital, Ado-Ekiti, was on Saturday agog as hundreds of Yoruba nation agitators, under the aegis of Ilana Omo Oodua, trooped to the town from neighboring South-West states for a rally.The agitators, who were led by popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo also knowns as Sunday Igboho, stormed the capital city to demand indepe
  • Telecommunication Companies Have Allegedly Start Blocking Access To Twitter In Nigeria

    . Telecommunication Companies Have Allegedly Start Blocking Access To Twitter In Nigeria

     Telecommunications companies in Nigeria including MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9Mobile have allegedly started blocking access to the microblogging site, Twitter.The telcos said they received a directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission to block access to Twitter in the country following the suspension by the Federal Government on Friday.Mobile
  • Police Arrest Woman Who Has Been Selling Human Meat For Public Consumption For The Past 8 Years

    .. Police Arrest Woman Who Has Been Selling Human Meat For Public Consumption For The Past 8 Years

     The callousness of some people simply has no bounds. How can you serve human beings as meat to people and still be able to look yourself in the mirror?A woman in Ashanti Region capital, Kumasi has been nabbed by the police for serving human beings to the general public as khebab.According to reports, the woman has been doing for the past eight yea
  • Go Beyond Twitter Ban And Dissolve Nigeria - Human Rights Lawyer, Mike Ozekhome Tells FG

    . Go Beyond Twitter Ban And Dissolve Nigeria - Human Rights Lawyer, Mike Ozekhome Tells FG

     Human rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, SAN, has asked the Federal Government to go beyond the suspension of micro-blogging site, Twitter, and “dissolve the Nigerian people which it has become so allergic to and no longer wants to see or hear about”.The senior advocate also said the government is trying to cover its atrocities from global exposure
  • Lagos State Govt Rescues 11-year-old Girl From Her 61-Year-Old Abusive Father (Photo)

    .. Lagos State Govt Rescues 11-year-old Girl From Her 61-Year-Old Abusive Father (Photo)

     The Lagos State Ministry of Justice, through the Directorate of Citizens Rights (DCR), has rescued an 11-year old girl, allegedly being abused and assaulted by her biological father, after a neighbour residing on the same street with the family in Ikosi, Ketu area of Lagos reported her case to DCR.The Director, Citizens Rights, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Odu
  • JUST IN: US Condemns Ban on Twitter By Buhari Govt

    . JUST IN: US Condemns Ban on Twitter By Buhari Govt

     The United State Government has kicked against President Muhammadu Buhari government’s decision to ban Twitter in the country.The US condemned the ban and described it as a poor message to citizens and investors.The US Mission in Nigeria in a statement on Saturday said the Nigerian constitution provides for freedom of information.Recall that the
  • Government Secondary School Hostel Collapses, Kills Student, Harka Yinasimna In Adamawa State

    .. Government Secondary School Hostel Collapses, Kills Student, Harka Yinasimna In Adamawa State

     A male student was Friday killed when the hostel housing him and others collapsed in Adamawa State.The incident happened at Government Secondary School, Numan.An eyewitness, who gave his name as Bubby George, told SaharaReporters that the hostel building collapsed just as it started to rain.George said a Senior Secondary School 1 student, Harka Yi
  • BLACK SATURDAY! Trailer Carrying Cows Set Ablaze After Crushing Seven People In Anambra

    . BLACK SATURDAY! Trailer Carrying Cows Set Ablaze After Crushing Seven People In Anambra

     It was a black Saturday in Awka Anambra state capital when a trailer carrying cows lost control at Kwata junction and rammed into a stretch of nine vehicles at the traffic light killing at least seven persons. Apparently angered by the incident some youths and commercial bus operators in the area descend on the trailer driver and his assistants, b
  • Nigeria FG Takes Reasonable Decision In Banning Twitter – Portuguese Politician, Bruno Maçães

    . Nigeria FG Takes Reasonable Decision In Banning Twitter – Portuguese Politician, Bruno Maçães

     Portuguese politician, Bruno Maçães, described Federal Government decision to ban Twitter in Nigeria as a reasonable decision.According to him, no sovereign country should be inclined to place the platform above the head of state or head of government.Reacting to the decision via his Twitter handle, he wrote; ”This seems like a reasonable deci
  • NDLEA Arrests 108 Suspects With 121.65kg Cannabis, Other Narcotics In Jigawa State

    .. NDLEA Arrests 108 Suspects With 121.65kg Cannabis, Other Narcotics In Jigawa State

     The National Drug Law enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested 108 suspects with 121.65kg of cannabis and other narcotics and psychotropic substances in Jigawa State.State NDLEA Commandant, Hajia Maryam Gambo Sani disclosed this while responding to questions to newsmen in Dutse, the state capital.She explained that from February to May, the command
  • Pastor Arrested Over Alleged Murder Of 13-Year-Old Girl, Miracle Mwafor For Rituals In Delta

    .. Pastor Arrested Over Alleged Murder Of 13-Year-Old Girl, Miracle Mwafor For Rituals In Delta

     A yet-to-be-identified pastor and one other have been arrested by men of the Delta state police command for the alleged murder of a 13-year-old girl, Miracle Mwafor, whose heart was ripped open and other vital organs removed in Boji Boji Agbor on Friday, June 4.According to reports, the victim and her mother who is a petty trader attend the church
  • BREAKING: IPI, NPAN Urge FG To Reverse Suspension Of Twitter Operation In Nigeria

    . BREAKING: IPI, NPAN Urge FG To Reverse Suspension Of Twitter Operation In Nigeria

     The International Press Institute (IPI) has asked the federal government to reverse the suspension of Twitter’s operations in Nigeria and engage in meaningful dialogue with the social media outfit on issues of concern.In the same vein, the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN), says the suspension is wrong and an overreaction.
  • Commotion In Ekiti As Soldier Stabs DSS Operative to Death Over Minor Argument

    . Commotion In Ekiti As Soldier Stabs DSS Operative to Death Over Minor Argument

     There was pandemonium in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, as a yet-to-be-identified soldier reportedly killed an operative of the Department of State Service over a minor disagreement.It was learnt that the unfortunate incident occurred at the famous KSSD Hotel located at NTA road, Friday evening. The soldier had accosted a young man suspected
  • UPDATE: Kebbi Police Confirm Killing Of 88 Local Vigilantes By Bandits In The State

    . UPDATE: Kebbi Police Confirm Killing Of 88 Local Vigilantes By Bandits In The State

     Kebbi police command, Saturday confirmed the killing of at least 88 local vigilantes (yan sa kai) in danko/Wasaga local government area of Kebbi State.Narrating the incident, the police PRO,  Dsp Nafiu Abubakar, said the armed bandits struck on Friday, attacking at least seven villages and killing 88 persons.He added that koro, Kimpi, Gaya, a
  • Chelsea Star, Ngolo Kante Backed To Win This Year’s Ballon d’Or By French Team Mate, Pogba

    .. Chelsea Star, Ngolo Kante Backed To Win This Year’s Ballon d’Or By French Team Mate, Pogba

     Manchester United star, Paul Pogba, has backed Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante to win the Ballon d’Or this year.Pogba believes Kante deserves the prestigious award after guiding Chelsea to win the Champions League trophy.Recall that the Ballon d’ Or was not handed out in 2020 due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.“What I would like to s
  • Twitter Has Officially Stopped Working in Nigeria

    . Twitter Has Officially Stopped Working in Nigeria

     Twitter, the popular microblogging network, has officially ceased operations in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.This comes just hours after the Federal Government declared Twitter’s suspension in a statement signed by Lai Mohammed.In Nigeria, the Twitter app presently displays the message “Tweets aren’t loading right now.” ‘Try again,’
  • I'm Very Happy About The Suspension Of Twitter In Nigeria, Says Adamu Garba

    . I'm Very Happy About The Suspension Of Twitter In Nigeria, Says Adamu Garba

     Former presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba has revealed his joy on the actions of the Nigerian Government to ban Twitter operations in the country.Adamu made this known during an interview with Channels TV news.When asked if he was happy about the FG's decision, he boldly said he is happy about the ban.Recall that Adamu Garba had earlier calle
  • Twitter Reacts as Buhari's Administration Suspends its Operations in Nigeria

    . Twitter Reacts as Buhari's Administration Suspends its Operations in Nigeria

     Twitter has reacted to the Nigerian government’s decision to suspend its operations, expressing “deep concern” over the development.Sarah Hart, Twitter’s Senior Policy Communications Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa, made this known in a statement.Hart said they were investigating the development.“ The announcement made by the
  • First Lady Aisha Buhari's Twitter Page Has Been Deactivated Following Twitter Ban in Nigeria

    . First Lady Aisha Buhari's Twitter Page Has Been Deactivated Following Twitter Ban in Nigeria

     The official Twitter handle of Nigeria’s First lady, Aisha Buhari, has been deactivated. This happened hours after the President Buhari’s administration announced the suspension of the social media giant.Yesterday, Aisha in solitary with her husband’s decision to ban Twitter, announced she will be deactivating her Twitter account. search on
  • Checkout 8 Popular Pastors In Nigeria Who Have Been Caught Up In Infidelity & Sex Scandals

    . Checkout 8 Popular Pastors In Nigeria Who Have Been Caught Up In Infidelity & Sex Scandals

     Pastors, especially in Nigeria, are mythical figures placed on pedestals, not even possible in the mortal realm.Nonetheless, people view them with that lens; spiritual leaders who operate on the extreme moral consciousness and seen as too virtuous for any misdemeanor.But as history has shown, they are mortal, humans, who are capable of falling fro
  • See How Nigerians Are Reacting To News Of Twitter Ban in The Country By Buhari's Govt

    . See How Nigerians Are Reacting To News Of Twitter Ban in The Country By Buhari's Govt

     Nigerians on social media have lambasted the Federal Government for announcing the suspension of the operations of the microblogging and social networking service, Twitter, in Nigeria.On Friday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, had announced the suspension in a statement signed by his Special Assistant Segun Adeyemi, citing t
  • BREAKING: FG Suspends Twitter's Operation In Nigeria

    ..BREAKING: FG Suspends Twitter's Operation In Nigeria

     The Buhari administration has banned operations across Nigeria, a move that would see telecom networks restrict access to the micro-blogging platform.Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, announced the suspension in a statement signed by his media aide Segun Adeyemi, citing the persistent use of the platform for activities that are ca
  • Shock As Woman Believed To Have Died From COVID Returns Home Weeks After Cremation

    . Shock As Woman Believed To Have Died From COVID Returns Home Weeks After Cremation

     The relatives of a woman who was declared dead from the ravaging coronavirus were left in shock after she arrived home two weeks after her funeral.Muktyala Girijamma’s family were told on May 15 that she had died of coronavirus, but social distancing policies meant they could only see the body from a distance. It remained tightly wrapped in plas
  • BREAKING: Police Council Confirms Usman Baba As Substantive IGP

    . BREAKING: Police Council Confirms Usman Baba As Substantive IGP

     Usman Baba has been confirmed as the substantive Inspector-General of Police of Nigeria.The decision was taken at the council’s meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday.Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi, confirmed the development to State House correspondents at the end of the meeting.Recall that Buhari had
  • Nigerian Police Arrest 10 Kidnappers, Recover Firearms And Ammunition In Enugu

    . Nigerian Police Arrest 10 Kidnappers, Recover Firearms And Ammunition In Enugu

     According to Reporters, the Enugu State Police Command says operatives attached to ‘Operation Restore Peace’ have arrested 10 criminal suspects for alleged kidnapping, armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearms and fighting in the state.The operatives recovered two firearms, four live ammunition of .9mm calibre, one expended cartridge, two
  • President Buhari Is Pampering Bandits, Terrorists And Kidnappers - Nnamdi Kanu Attacks

    . President Buhari Is Pampering Bandits, Terrorists And Kidnappers - Nnamdi Kanu Attacks

     The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader while speaking on Thursday accused Buhari of pampering terrorists, bandits and kidnappers from the Fulani tribe. Kanu made the remark in response to bandits’ demand of N110m ransom for students of the Salihu Islamiyya School in Tagina Town of Rafi Local Government Area of Niger. The bandits, who thr

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