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"How We’ve Been Able To Stay Together For 10 Years" – Popular TV Couple, Mr & Mrs Kogberegbe
Mr and Mrs Kogberegbe, the popular TV couple, is celebrating 10 years together on screen. Made up of the duo of Olanrewaju Olakanlu (Mr Kogberegbe) and Oladunni Badru (Mrs Kogberegbe), they said they have been able to stay together for a decade because they are passionate about impacting positively on the marriages of their viewers.The family dram

Shocking Story Of Fake Medical Doctor Whose Major Business Is Kidnapping & Child Trafficking
The story has been told of a man called Innocent Onwusereka. He describes himself as a medical doctor and even owns a hospital in Imo State.But the 60-year-old man is nothing but a fake doctor who parades a forged certificate and whose major business is kidnapping and child trafficking, it has been discovered. Onwusereka and his gang have been inv
Abba Kyari Assembles Team Of lawyers, Threatens To Expose Other Police Officers If Extradited
Abba Kyari, the embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police, on Friday assembled a team of lawyers to fight off his looming arrest and extradition by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States, which appears to be hell bent in returning with the alleged fraudulent officer, according to an exclusive report by SaharaReporters.SaharaReporters lea

Inside Details Of FBI’s Meeting With Inspector-General Of Police Over Abba Kyari And Hushpuppi
According to an exclusive report by SaharaReporters, Usman Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, on Friday met for several hours with operatives of the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation in Abuja over the arrest warrant issued on Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari.This was sequel to the revelations made by serial fraudster, R
Actress, Patience Ozokwo Breaks Down In Tears As She Mourns Her Friend, Rachel Oniga (Video)
In the heart wrenching video she shared, Patience is seen weeping profusely as she revealed that she wasn’t aware of the actress’ illness.According to her, the last time they spoke was on the set of Chief Daddy 2 and Rachel’s last words to her was “don’t forget me ooo”. She captioned the video, [html]

BBNaija Star, Prince Receives Plot Of Land From Fans Ahead Of His Birthday
BBNaija Lockdown ex-housemate, Prince Nelson, has received a plot of land and other surprise gifts from his fans known as The Royal Army ahead of his birthday.The reality TV star who has been pleasantly surprised by his fanbase excitedly took to his Twitter page on Saturday to tweet about his good fortune.According to the Abia State-born former Mr
FLASHBACK! How Lagos Businessman Accused Abba Kyari, Of N41million Extortion In 2020
A Lagos State-based businessman, in October 2020, accused Nigeria’s Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, of N41million extortion at the time when Kyari was the Operation Commander (OC), of the now disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ikeja.Kyari is currently enmeshed in fraud allegations made against him by serial internet fraudster, Ramo

"Why I Don’t Think I Can Have Sex On Camera" - OAP, Toke Makinwa Reveals In Exclusive Interview
Nigerian media personality, Toke Makinwa is no stranger to making headlines. Since her early days in radio back in 2010, Toke has kept Nigerians entertained both on and off the air.Ahead of the launch of her new show, BBN S6: The Buzz, where she’ll be talking about all things BBNaija, PREMIUM TIMES had this interview with her. She speak on her f
"How Veteran Actress, Rachel Oniga Died" – Actors Guild, Lagos State Chapter
The Public Relations Officer of the Actors’ Guild, Lagos State chapter, Olamilekan Ojora, has debunked reports that actress, Rachel Oniga, died from COVID-19 complications. “She (Rachel Oniga) passed away on Friday night around 10 p.m. She had malaria and typhoid,” Mr Ojora, told PREMIUM TIMES on Saturday morning.Mr Ojora also told this n

MORE BAD NEWS! Nigerian Athlete, Divine Oduduru Disqualified For False Start At Tokyo Olympics
There was more bad news for Team Nigeria on Saturday afternoon as one of Nigeria’s best athletics prospects, Divine Oduduru, was disqualified from the 100m men’s event for a false start.The video replay showed America’s Fred Kerley had made a movement before the gun but it was Oduduru who was disqualified, starting from Lane 2.On Saturday, T
"Marriage Is Overrated" – Nigerian Actress, Iheme Nancy
Nigerian actress, Iheme Nancy, has said that marriage is overrated. Hence, she is committed to finding herself for now.The actress had implored her followers and fans to ask her any questions which she will answer via her Instagram Stories.A question then came in asking the movie star when she will be ready to get married. “When will you be rea

Face Of Undergraduate Who Bagged 1 Year In Jail For Impersonating US Military Officer
An undergraduate, Abdulsalam Oyeyemi has been sentenced to one year in prison by Justice Mahmood Abdulgafarof a Kwara State High Court for impersonating an American military officer to defraud members of the public.The Ilorin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had on July 29, 2021 arraigned Oyeyemi, 23, on a one-co
Hushpuppi Reportedly Mentions Linda Ikeji & Dino Melaye To FBI During Interrogation (Video)
Embattled Nigerian Instagram celebrity Hushpuppi has recently agreed to plead guilty to the U.S Federal Court.According to reports, Hushpuppi would be facing 20 years jail term in prison should he finally plead guilty and brings his trial to a close.Nigerian journalist, Kemi Olunloyo disclosed, ‘“#BREAKING EXCLUSIVE Ramon Abass aka @hushpuppi

Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters, Families Surrender To Troops In Borno State
The Nigerian Army said last night that troops of 202 Battalion took into custody, eight Boko Haram insurgents and their families, comprising 10 adult females and 22 children, who surrendered to troops at Ruwaza Village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.Also, the newly appointed Director Defence Information (DDI), Major General Benjamin
Mastermind Of Kano ‘Missing Children’, Paul Owne Sentenced To 104 Years In Prison
A Kano State High Court has sentenced Paul Owne, the mastermind of the kidnapping and sale of some children in Kano, to 104 years imprisonment.The court, which was presided over by Justice Zuwaira Yusuf, handed down the sentencing on Friday following an earlier guilty plea entered by the defendant to the 38-count charge levelled against him by the

WOW! 15 Giant Snails From Nigeria Capable Of Causing Meningitis Seized At US Airport (Video)
Fifteen giant African land snails were seized from a passenger at Bush Intercontinental Airport in early July, according to federal officials.The person was flying from Nigeria, and during a luggage exam, U.S. Customs and Border Protection found three plastic bags, containing the live snails.CPB said the passenger initially only declared dried bee

"DSS Feeds Igboho’s Aides With ‘Engine Oil’ Soup, Beats & Injures Them" – Lawyer
Officials of the Department of State Services have been feeding the 12 aides of the Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, with a soup known as “engine oil”, counsel for the detained persons, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has alleged.The lawyer, who said he was at the DSS headquarters in Abuja on Friday after over four weeks of not b

REVEALED! APC Chieftain & Former Lagos Gov., Bola Tinubu Hospitalized In US, Undergoes Surgery
According to an exclusive report by SaharaReporters, it has been learnt that Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress and former Lagos State Governor, is presently hospitalised in Maryland, the United States,SaharaReporters further gathered that Tinubu, who has had several medical trips this year alone, had a surgery last
Joke Silva, Jide Kosoko, Hilda Dokubo, Other Celebs Pay Tribute To Late Actress, Rachel Oniga (Photos)
The news of the death of Veteran Actress, Rachel Oniga came as a shock to Nigerians in the early hours of today .Rachel an actress and movie producer has featured in classics and successful movies such as "Sango," "Died Wretched," "The Only Nigerian Girl,” “Doctor Bello” and “The Royal Hotel Hibiscus,” whi

Bandits Demand Fresh N50 Million Ransom For Remaining 83 Bethel Baptist High School Students
Daily Post reports that the abductors of students of Bethel Baptist High School, Damishi, Kaduna, have asked for a fresh N50 million ransom for the remaining 83 students in their custody.About N100 million ransom is alleged to have been demanded by the bandits to be paid by the parents for the release of their children in batches from their captiv
VIDEO: Mercy Eke Flaunts Her New Multi-million Naira Mercedes Benz Convertible
Nigerian socialite and winner of the fourth season of the Big Brother Naija show, Mercy Eke has just splurged several millions of Naira on her latest exotic ride.Mercy who not so long ago signed on as an ambassador for an online clothing store and also renewed her contract with a cosmetic company in the country, rewarded herself for all her achiev

42-Year-old Nigerian, Yekemi Otaru Appointed Scotland Varsity Chancellor
An inspirational entrepreneur renowned for her passionate commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion has been named University of the West of Scotland’s Chancellor-elect.The university made this known via a statement on its website.Yekemi Otaru, a tireless passionate supporter of women in business and an active mentor of business owners in
#BBNAIJA2021! Mother Of One, Tega Serves Skin Goals At The Night Pool Party (Photo)
29-Year-Old mother of one in the on-going BBNaija Season 6, Tega Dominic has served her fans hottie skin goals last night while the housemates had their first party.Biggie granted the housemates access into the Jacuzzi for a night pool party after they won the wager on their first task on Friday and Tega flashed us with little of what she�

#BBNAIJA "SHINE YOUR EYE"! I Lied To Organizers About When I Stopped Self Harming – Angel
Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Angel, on Friday, said she lied to the organizers of the Big Brother show.Recall that Angel had said she was depressed at some point in life and after her first boyfriend died in 2019.The 21-year-old said the death took a toll on her mental health and she started self harming.Speaking to Yousef, Angel said she
Aggrieved Undergraduate Student Places ‘Sacrifice’ In Front Of Lecturer’s Office (Photos)
A quite aggrieved student allegedly placed a ‘sacrifice’ in front of the office of a staff of Michael Okpara University, Abia State.The student not only placed the sacrifice but also left a note on the door of the office — in the note, they threaten to send some staff of the Biochemistry department of the institution to their early grave.The

Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria’s D’Tigers Lose Again To Italy, Occupy Bottom Spot
Nigeria’s D’Tigers on Saturday lost their third Group B game against Italy in the men’s basketball event at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.D’Tigers lost 71-80 to Italy on Saturday to finish bottom of their group.The defeat against Italy was their third loss at the Olympics.Recall that D’Tigers lost their first game against Australia a few da

"How I Was Disqualified From Olympics On My 25th Birthday" - Athlete, Annette Echikunwoke Who Dumped USA For Nigeria
Annette Echikunwoke, one of the Nigerian athletes who was disqualified from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, has lamented that the news of her disqualification got to her officially on her 25 the birthday, The PUNCH reports.Having citizenship in both the United States and Nigeria, Echikunwoke had said she chose to represent for Nigeria to get connected wi
Actor & Producer, Shona Ferguson Dies From COVID-19 Complications
South African actor, producer and co-founder of Ferguson Films, Shona Ferguson, has died. He was 47.According to a statement from his family, Ferguson passed away at noon on Friday, July 30 from COVID-19 related complications.Ferguson is known for various TV roles including The Queen, Isidingo: The Need, and Scandal!. In 2020, Ferguson made his Ne
BREAKING! Veteran Nollywood Actress, Rachel Oniga Dies At 64
Yet another tragedy has hit the Nollywood industry as one of their very best, Rachel Oniga, reportedly passed away.The beautiful Talented Actress who still shot some scenes in a movie in Mowe ogun state earlier in the week passed on late Friday night.The veteran actress had only a few days ago, still shot some scenes in a movie in Mowe Ogun state,
"Hushpuppi To Be Sentenced In October" – US Court
Meanwhile., the United States Attorney’s Office at the Central District of California has said that Hushpuppi will be “sentenced” in October 2021.The court’s Director of Media Relations, Thom Mrozek, disclosed this to one of punch correspondents in an emailed inquiry on Friday.The court also confirmed that it ordered the FBI to arrest Kyar

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Naija News & Celebrity Gists

"How We’ve Been Able To Stay Together For 10 Years" – Popular TV Couple, Mr & Mrs Kogberegbe

Shocking Story Of Fake Medical Doctor Whose Major Business Is Kidnapping & Child Trafficking

Abba Kyari Assembles Team Of lawyers, Threatens To Expose Other Police Officers If Extradited

Inside Details Of FBI’s Meeting With Inspector-General Of Police Over Abba Kyari And Hushpuppi

Actress, Patience Ozokwo Breaks Down In Tears As She Mourns Her Friend, Rachel Oniga (Video)

BBNaija Star, Prince Receives Plot Of Land From Fans Ahead Of His Birthday

FLASHBACK! How Lagos Businessman Accused Abba Kyari, Of N41million Extortion In 2020

"Why I Don’t Think I Can Have Sex On Camera" - OAP, Toke Makinwa Reveals In Exclusive Interview

"How Veteran Actress, Rachel Oniga Died" – Actors Guild, Lagos State Chapter

MORE BAD NEWS! Nigerian Athlete, Divine Oduduru Disqualified For False Start At Tokyo Olympics

"Marriage Is Overrated" – Nigerian Actress, Iheme Nancy

Face Of Undergraduate Who Bagged 1 Year In Jail For Impersonating US Military Officer

Hushpuppi Reportedly Mentions Linda Ikeji & Dino Melaye To FBI During Interrogation (Video)

Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters, Families Surrender To Troops In Borno State

Mastermind Of Kano ‘Missing Children’, Paul Owne Sentenced To 104 Years In Prison

WOW! 15 Giant Snails From Nigeria Capable Of Causing Meningitis Seized At US Airport (Video)

"DSS Feeds Igboho’s Aides With ‘Engine Oil’ Soup, Beats & Injures Them" – Lawyer

REVEALED! APC Chieftain & Former Lagos Gov., Bola Tinubu Hospitalized In US, Undergoes Surgery

Joke Silva, Jide Kosoko, Hilda Dokubo, Other Celebs Pay Tribute To Late Actress, Rachel Oniga (Photos)

Bandits Demand Fresh N50 Million Ransom For Remaining 83 Bethel Baptist High School Students

VIDEO: Mercy Eke Flaunts Her New Multi-million Naira Mercedes Benz Convertible

42-Year-old Nigerian, Yekemi Otaru Appointed Scotland Varsity Chancellor

#BBNAIJA2021! Mother Of One, Tega Serves Skin Goals At The Night Pool Party (Photo)

#BBNAIJA "SHINE YOUR EYE"! I Lied To Organizers About When I Stopped Self Harming – Angel

Aggrieved Undergraduate Student Places ‘Sacrifice’ In Front Of Lecturer’s Office (Photos)

Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria’s D’Tigers Lose Again To Italy, Occupy Bottom Spot

"How I Was Disqualified From Olympics On My 25th Birthday" - Athlete, Annette Echikunwoke Who Dumped USA For Nigeria

Actor & Producer, Shona Ferguson Dies From COVID-19 Complications

BREAKING! Veteran Nollywood Actress, Rachel Oniga Dies At 64

"Hushpuppi To Be Sentenced In October" – US Court

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