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Nigerians Dig Out Old Tweet Of Seun Kuti Praising Tinubu, Few Hours After Berating Peter Okoye

Just less than 24hrs after after Seun Kuti was seen out here berating Peter Okoye for performing at inauguration, tweets emerge of him praising Tinubu and Buhari back in 2015 Back then, he wrote: ''I wan thank Asiwaju Tinubu for bringing dis change, Aluta continua'' Check out the response below...

EPL: Danger Of Signing ‘Brilliant Madman’ Osimhen - Man Utd Receives Stern Warning

Italian journalist, Gianni Visnadi, has warned Manchester United of the dangers of signing Napoli attacker, Victor Osimhen.Visnadi described Osimhen as a ‘brilliant madman’, adding that the Nigerian international is a fantastic player.Osimhen has been linked with a move to Man United this summer Visnadi has now warned that Napoli’s reported
EPL: Check Out Five First-Team Players Set To Leave Chelsea This Summer

Names of about five first-team players that could leave Chelsea this summer have been revealed.As per a report in the Evening Standard, Mason Mount could reportedly lead a mass exodus at Chelsea at the end of the season.N’Golo Kante, Conor Gallagher, Mateo Kovacic and Edouard Mendy are also stuck in contract talks, leaving their future at Stamfo

35-Year-Old Woman Who Lured Teenagers Into Prostitution In Delta Jailed In Anambra

A 35-year-old woman, Success James has bagged multiple jail terms for luring four teenage girls into prostitution.The Anambra State Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Ify Obinabo had two days to the 2022 Christmas celebration intercepted four girls aged between 13 and 15 years in Onitsha, who were into prostitution.The girl
67-Yr-Old Bill Gates Finds Love Again With Paula Hurd, The Widow Of Former Oracle CEO

Co-Founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates has found love again with Paula Hurd, widow of Mark Hurd, the CEO of software company Oracle and the one-time boss of Hewlett-Packard, who died in 2019.Gates, 67, and Hurd, 60, were photographed together at the Australian Open last month, sitting side-by-side as they watched the Men's Singles Final.News of

INEC Lists 44 Grounds As It Appeals Osun Tribunal Judgement

The Independent National Electoral Commission has appealed the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal that nullified the victory of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in the July 16 governorship poll.In the Notice of Appeal dated 30th January 2023, filed before the Court of Appeal, Akure Division, obtained in Osogbo on Wednesday, the commi
PHOTOS: EFCC Arraign Kogi Gov's Wife, Rashida Bello & Nephew, Ali Over Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned Kogi governor’s wife, Rashida Bello, and his nephew Ali Bello before the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court.The duo, alongside three others are standing trial over an alleged N3 billion money laundering and ‘criminal misappropriation’, according to a statement b

"Nollywood Actors Don’t Need Lagos, Abuja To Be Successful" – Patience Ozokwor

Veteran actress, Patience Ozokwor, has told her colleagues that they do not need to relocate to Abuja or Lagos to make it big in the movie industry.According to her, when a person has talent, they can be successful despite where they are.Mama G as she is fondly called, stated this during a candle procession night in honour of the late Chief Execut
VID: Celebrities Join Legendary Actor, Nkem Owoh 'Osofia' To Celebrate His Birthday

Nkem Owoh, the Nollywood veteran, who is popularly known as Osuofia, is a year older.The actor celebrated his birthday on Tuesday.The cutting of the cake took place at the candle procession night in honour of the late founder of the Africa Movie Academy Awards, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, on Tuesday night in Enugu State.[html]

PHOTO: Die Hard Fans Gets Tattoo Of Wizkid’s Full Name On Her Chest

A Nigerian female fan of superstar singer, Ayodeji Balogun aka Wizkid has gone all out to show her love for him.She got a tattoo of the singer’s full name on her chest.Fans are known to go the extra mile when it comes to showing love to their favorite celebrities. Tattooing their names on their bodies is one of the many methods employed.As seen
Fraud: EFCC Re-arraigns Social Media Influencer, Adeherself In Lagos

Social media influencer, Adedamola Rukayat popularly known as Adeherself was on Wednesday re-arraigned before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy to obtain money by false pretence.Adeherself was re-arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financ

Suspected Ritualists, Alfa Mutiu Olarewaju Arrested In Osun, Police Recover Human Parts

The Osun State Police Command Wednesday said its operatives have arrested a suspected ritualist named, Alfa Mutiu Olarewaju and his accomplices through a stop and search operation.According to Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Yemisi Opalola, the suspect was caught around Ifon-Osun, along Ogbomosho road.Opalola further explained that the suspec
Delta Senator, Peter Nwaoboshi Re-arrested, Sent To Prison Over N805m Fraud

Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Peter Nwaoboshi has been rearrested after he went underground for eight months after the Court of Appeal in Lagos convicted and sentenced him to seven years imprisonment.He was convicted for money laundering to the tune of N805 million when he was Commissioner for Works in Delta State.He was re

VIDEO: BBTitans, Kanaga Temporarily Leaves Big Brother House Over Injury

Health is Wealth they say, and this definitely applies in the BBTitans house, as Biggie has instructed one of the housemates to leave the house temporarily in order to monitor his health.One of the housemates, Kanaga got his finger injured a few days ago and it didn’t seem like it was healing well, so Big Brother has taken him out for necessary
Police Launch Manhunt To Arrest Abusers & Sellers Of New Naira Notes

The Nigerian Police Force has launched a manhunt to arrest and prosecute people abusing or selling the new naira notes.This was contained in a press statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Police Command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam.He said the state Commissioner of Police, Ekot Effiom, issued the warning following a

Ogun Protest: Gov Dapo Abiodun Visits Stray Bullet Victim Gabriel Michael At FMC

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday, paid a visit to Gabriel Michael, who was hit by a stray bullet during the protest on the cash scarcity which rocked Abeokuta, the state capital, on Tuesday.Speaking with newsmen shortly after ascertaining the recovery of the victim who is receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba, A

So Sad! 11-Year-Old Missing Boy, Joshua Sunday Found Dead Inside Drum In Delta

Master Joshua Sunday, an 11-year-old missing boy, has been found dead.He was found dead inside a drum in Asaba, the Delta State capital.PUNCH Metro gathered that the deceased was found dead on Sunday inside a drum containing water in the compound after three days at Usonia street, back of Stephen Kashi Stadium, Asaba.Narrating the incident on Wedn

Naira Redesign: Gov, Wike Lauds Supreme Court Verdict, Says Rivers Will Join Suit Against FG

Gov Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has applauded the Supreme Court for restraining the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, from implementing the February 10 deadline on the phasing out of N200, N500 and N1000 old notes.Wike spoke during the Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign in the Abua/Odual Local Government Area, where he urged the peop
What I Have To Do For My Husband To Earn Maldives Trip For Valentine - Mercy Aigbe Reveals

Popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Mercy Aigbe, has revealed what she has to do to get her husband, Kazim Adeoti, to take her to the Maldives for Valentine's.The mother of two stated that she was willing to go to any length to get a valentine trip from her husband as she deserved the break.In order to secure her trip, Mercy Aigbe, reveal

Controversial Singer, Portable Reveals Why He Always Fight Online (Video)

Controversial street artiste, Portable has disclosed why he is always in the news due to his constant fights online.The “Zazuu” crooner made this known in a recent interview hosted by Timi Agbaje, where he was asked why he always fights online.Reacting to the question, Portable asked the interviewer if he had been cheated before and he said ye
More Woes For Ogun Residents As Banks Shut Down After Violent Protest

Commercial banks in Abeokuta, Ogun State have refused to open for business to avoid being attacked in the wake of violent protests by some youths over the scarcity of the new naira notes and fuel.Protesters on Tuesday went on a rampage across the city attacking banks and their Automated Teller Machines, ATM.One person was shot during an attempt by

New Naira: CBN Gov. Emefiele Meets Buhari After Supreme Court Order

Hours after the Supreme Court stopped the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN from executing the February 10 deadline for the validity of old naira notes, the governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele met with President Muhammadu Buhari.Recall that a seven-man panel of the Supreme Court led by Justice John Okoro, in a unanimous ruling had on Wednesday o
Manchester United v Leeds: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

Date: Wednesday 8th February, 2023 Time : 9:00 pm Stadium Old Trafford Referee Simon Hooper (England) Goal Scorer: Team News [size=14pt] Manchester United [/size]Casemiro was seen putting his hands on Hughes's throat during a mass brawl between Man United and Palace's players - sparked by a late Schlupp challenge

Yobe Banks Have Diverted N4.3bn New Notes - MFB Official Cries Out

The Managing Director, Yobe Microfinance Bank, Sheriff Almuhajir has raised an alarm about alleged illegal activity of banks given the new naira notes totaling N4.3 billion. He alleged on Tuesday that the sum of N4.3 billion disbursed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to banks in the state had been diverted. Punch reported that Almuhajir made this al
We Will Work With MC Oluomo-led Parks Committee – INEC

Ahead of the 2023 polls, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that it will work with the Lagos state parks management committee for the distribution of election materials and personnel in the state. Olusegun Agbaje, INEC resident electoral commissioner in Lagos, spoke on Tuesday, Feb. 7, during the inter-agency consul

Joe Ajaero Emerges New NLC National President

Joe Ajaero has been elected as the national president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, on Wednesday, February 8. Ajaero, who until his emergence as president was the deputy national president of the labour union, made history by emerging unopposed as the union’s president. Ajaero, who until his emergence was also the general secretary of the Nige

Emefiele Has Lost The Battle, He Should Be Fired - APC's Bayo Onanuga

President Muhammadu Buhari has been asked to sack Godwin Emefiele, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The call was made by the director of media and publicity of the Tinubu/Shettima campaign council of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga made this call on Wednesday, February 8 on Twitter. Godwin Emefiele has been a
Will You Take Care Of My Dad If I Leave Him? - Mr Ibu's Daughter Asks

Chioma Jasmine Okafor, the adopted daughter of veteran comic actor, John ”Mr Ibu” Okafor has said she would not leave him no matter their differences or misunderstanding. This comes days after the actor’s wife, Stella Maris, in a viral video alleged that Mr Ibu and Jasmine were in an amorous relationship. However, barely 24 hours later the t
Huh? Customers Cook Food Inside Bank (VIDEO)

Nigerians have turned a bank in Aba, Abia state into a makeshift restaurant amid the prolonged cash crunch. While waiting to get cash at a bank in the state, Customers decided to make themseves at home and this saw them being comfortable enough to cook. The residents arrived on the premises of the bank with camping gas, pots, other cooking utensil
Young Soldier Assaults Man in Public, Gives Him Dirty Slaps (Video)

A video has gone viral showing a power-drunk soldier assaulting a man in broad daylight. The action of the soldier has been condemned by social media users. In the video shared by @thandiubani, the soldier could be seen rough-handling the young man before giving him dirty slaps. [size=14pt] Click Here To watch Video [/size]