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Engineer, Anthony Akin Risks 7-Year Jail Term For Allegedly Stealing ₦500k Cement In Lagos

A 43-year-old construction site engineer, Anthony Akin, who allegedly stole 50 bags of cement worth ₦500,000, on Friday appeared before an Ejigbo Magistrate’s Court, Lagos.Akin, whose address was not provided, is facing a charge of stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.The prosecutor, ASP Benedict Aigbokhan, told the court that the defendan

Manchester City v Manchester United: English FA Cup Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

Date: Saturday 25th May, 2024 Time : 3:00 pm Stadium Wembley Referee Andrew Madley (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Manchester City [/size]Pep Guardiola does not have any new issues hampering his preparations ahead of the FA Cup final. Against Manchester United on Saturday, the Manchester City manager will be bereft of the servic
Actor, Zubby Michael Causes Stir With His Response To Claims That Angela Okorie Loves Him

Nigerian actor Zubby Michael has sparked a social media storm with his response to claims that his colleague Angela Okorie has romantic feelings for himAngela has recently used her social media platform to launch a series of attacks against Zubby, hurling insults and accusing him of involvement in ritualistic practices.A concerned fan, tired of it

University Of Ibadan Longest Serving Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ayo Banjo Is Dead

Prof. Ayo Banjo, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (U.I.) has died at the age of 90.Banjo, an Emeritus Professor of English, was the longest-serving vice chancellor of the University of Ibadan.He was vice chancellor of I.U. between 1984 and 1991.Banjo was said to have died early Friday, 24 May. He had earlier celebrated his 90th b
NAFDAC Seal Shops With Unwholesome Drugs, Others In Abuja, Arrests Owners

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Friday, sealed three shops at Kpaduma Community 2, Asokoro District and Nyanya Motor Park of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the agency on Thursday also raided drug hawkers at the Area 1 and Deidei motor parks of the terr

HUH? Woman And Her Two Daughters Stabbed To Death In Ghana

A woman, Alberta Armah Hagan and her two daughters have been killed in their apartment at Net Link Estate in Kasoa, in the Central Region, Ghana.A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder.The suspect, who is reportedly the deceased’s boyfriend, is believed to have committed the heinous crime over a dispute involving mobile money t
Tension Heighten in CBN As Olayemi Cardoso Approves Mass Sacking

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is currently undergoing significant restructuring under its new governor, Olayemi Cardoso. This restructuring has resulted in the dismissal of several high-ranking officials. Initially, seven directors were sacked, with another twelve senior executives scheduled for dismissal. This wave of terminations primarily a

UPDATE! Last Voice Note of Ebonyi Varsity Student Who Committed Suicide After Repeatedly Failing a Course

A final year student of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Favour Ugwuka, left a WhatsApp voice note lamenting her alleged ordeal in the hands of a lecturer before she committed su!cide.GISTMANIA earlier reported that Favour was found d£ad behind her hostel at the Ishieke Campus of the university in Abakaliki on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, after al
JNR POPE: The Boat Driver is Not Certified, Only One Life Jacket Was Available - NSIB Reports

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released its preliminary report on the boat mishap that claimed the lives of actor Junior Pope and four others in Anam river on April 10.In its report released on Friday, May 24 and presented by its director, Cpt. Alex Baden, the agency said it was not officially notified of the accident but got

Photo of Lady Allegedly Behind Basketmouth and Wife Elsie's Marriage Crash Surfaces

The Instagram blogger known as The Tattle Room has caused a significant stir online by revealing the alleged reason behind the dissolution of comedian Basketmouth (Bright Okpocha) and his wife Elsie Okpocha's marriage. The blogger claims that Victoria Eze, who is also known as Miz Vick and is a writer, storyteller, and TV host, is involved in
LOL Lady Organizes Photoshoot With Bag Of Rice Due To High Cost (Video)

A womman who purchased a bag of rice for N75,000 has staged a photoshoot due to the high cost. The beautiful lady shared the video on her TikTok page, @beauty___pills, where she has gathered many funny reactions. She revealed she bought the food item at a whopping price of N75,000, which shook her financially. According to her, she is not stoppin

Nigerian And His Fiancee's Wedding Called Of After Couple Was Arrested For $3.123m Fraud

The wedding ceremony between a Nigerian man, Darlington Akporugo, and his fiancée, Jasmin Sood, which was billed to take place tomorrow, May 25 in Houston, USA, has been called off, following their arrest over alleged fr@ud. The Fulshear couple was arrested in April on charges of conspiring to defr@ud more than a dozen elderly Americans who belie
Vladimir Putin Ready To End The Ukraine War

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is ready to end the war with Ukraine. According to Reuters, Putin is ready to halt the war with a negotiated ceasefire that recognises the current battlefield lines. “Putin can fight for as long as it takes, but Putin is also ready for a ceasefire – to freeze the war,” a senior Russian source who has worke

King Charles Of England Hosts Cuppy Otedola at Buckingham Palace (Photo)

His Majesty King Charles III shares a joke with Cuppy. He hosts a star-studded King’s Trust International reception at Buckingham Palace. Cuppy Otedola, an Ambassador of The King’s Trust International, meets with His Majesty King Charles III, at Buckingham Palace. Cuppy is amongst a few to be invited to join the 2024 Prince’s Trust Award win
VIDEO: Seun Kuti Shares His Thought On Monogamy, Reveals Fela Had Over 100 Girlfriends

Nigerian singer, Seun Kuti has given his opinion on monogamy, stating that it is not feasible.When asked about his stand on monogamy, he stated that powerful men should have the support of many goddesses given to them by their ancestors.The musician made his opinion public in an episode of the Bad and Boujee podcast with Tolani Baj and Moet Abebe.

JUST IN: Abducted Anambra Catholic Priest Regains Freedom

The Anambra State Government has declared the release of Reverend Father Basil Gbuzuo, a Catholic priest who was abducted.The priest was last week abducted at Nkpor, close to Onitsha, by unknown gunmen.Press Secretary to Anambra State Governor, Mr Christian Aburime, who announced the priest’s release in a statement on Friday, did not share detai

BREAKING: Tribunal Upholds Hope Uzodinma’s Election As Imo Governor

On Friday, the Imo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal affirmed the victory of Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Imo State.The tribunal, which gave its ruling in Abuja, also dismissed the petition of the Labour Party, LP, and its governorship candidate, Athan Achonu.In a unanimous decision delivered

"My Reinstatement Shows No Man Can Take What God Has Given" – Emir Sanusi

Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has praised Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the members of the House of Assembly for their bravery in rescuing Kano State and Nigeria through his reinstatement.He said his reinstatement is a testament what God has given, no man can take itThe emir spoke shortly after receiving his reinstatement letter from Gove
Otedola Hails Daughter, DJ Cuppy Over Appointment By British Monarchy

Billionaire businessman, Femi Otodola has congratulated his daughter, Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, on her recent appointment as King’s Trust International Ambassador to King Charles III.Gistmania reports that British monarch King Charles III invited DJ Cuppy to a reception at Buckingham Palace in celebration of The King’s Trust Awards 2024.

BREAKING: Police Release Abuja Editor, Madu Onuorah On Bail

The Nigerian Police Force, NPF, has released Madu Onuorah, the publisher and editor-in-chief of a newspaper platform, on bail after he was reportedly abducted from his residence in Lugbe, Abuja on Wednesday.Onuorah’s release was announced by the management of the Globalupfront Newspapers in a statement on Friday.The management disclosed that he
UPDATE: FG Distributes N15bn In NEEDS Assessment Funds To Polytechnics

The sum of N15 billion has been distributed to federal and state polytechnics as part of the 2022 NEEDS assessment fund.This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, on Thursday, May 23, during the commissioning of the 22 NEEDS Assessment Intervention Projects at the Kaduna State Polytechnic.The minister, represented by

Police Rescue Five Kidnapped Victims In Kogi Forest

The Kogi State Police Command has rescued five victims kidnapped earlier at Aresuare area of Ajaokota, Kogi Central.They were said to have been rescued in Adogo forest near Ajaokota, in Kogi Central by the police led by SP Yusuf Hantsi in collaboration with the local vigilantes on Thursday.In a statement issued in the early hours of Friday, the st
I Am Shattered, Pained & Broken - Ruby Ojiakor Weeps Profusely As She Mourns Junior Pope

Popular Nigerian actress, Ruby Ojiakor has taken to Instagram to mourn the tragic demise of her bestie and colleague, Junior Pope days after he was buried.She shared a heartbreaking video of herself crying at Junior Pope’s funeral, along with a video collage of their cherished moments together.She conveyed the immense sorrow, heartbreak, and pai

I Signed An NDA Before Working With Beyonce - Tems

Nigerian singer, Tems has revealed that before working with American singer, Beyonce, she was asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Tems talked about her experience working with the global superstar on her 2022 album, “Reinassance” in an interview with the New York Times. ‘“My team just messaged me like, Yo, first of all, I have
VID; Love Is About Constant Sacrifices, You Have To Put Your Partner First - BBNaija Neo Says

Ex-BBNaija housemate, Neo Akpofure has taken to instagram to give his opinion on the concept of love.He disclosed how people often don’t grasp that love requires sacrifices and being willing to put oneself second.He emphasized that prioritizing a loved one shows the significance they hold in one’s life.He advised people to learn to compromise

Gov Yusuf Reveals What He Will Do To Judge Who Tried To Halt Sanusi’s Reinstatement

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, said that the Judge who halted Emir Muhammad Sanusi Lamido's reinstatement, simply abused power. The governor stated that he would bring the issue to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum to be tackled accordingly. Recall that Governor Yusuf had signed a bill repealing the State Emirate Council Law 2019, which

Court Stops 21 LGAs Of Anambra From Receiving Federal Allocations

A High Court in Abuja, sitting at Apo, has banned 21 Local Government Areas, LGAs, in Anambra State from receiving allocations from the consolidated revenue funds. The court, in the ruling that was delivered by Justice Bello Kawo, restrained the Accountant General of the Federation and the Minister of Finance from remitting funds to the 21 LGAs of
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Excited as Last Son, Michael Graduates From California State University

Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has celebrated with her son, Michael Ekeinde after he graduated from California State University. She took to her Instagram page to share the wonderful news. The graduation ceremony was attended by Omotola and her first daughter and son. Sharing a video from the ceremony, Omotola Jalade wrote: “Congratu
Why Zubby Michael And Mercy Johnson Have Refused to Reply Me – Angela Okorie

Nigerian actress, Angela Okorie has continued to slam Zubby Michael and Mercy Johnson. This is as she opened up on why they have refused to reply her. She spoke via her Instagram story. According to Angela Okorie Zubby Michael and Mercy Johnson have refused to respond to her allegations because they cannot deny them. She wrote; “Zubby no fit de
Pandemonium As Corpers Scamper For Safety As Cow Invades Their Camp (Video)

A video has captured the moment serving youth corpers scampered for safety after a cow invaded the orientation camp. The youth corpers had gathered at their campground for their usual activity when the cow escaped from where it was tied and began charging at them. The terrified corpers fled for safety to avoid being hurt by the charging cow. [size