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  • Ex Madrid Player, Xabi Alonso Seals Managerial Move To Real Madrid As Ancelotti Bows Out

    . Ex Madrid Player, Xabi Alonso Seals Managerial Move To Real Madrid As Ancelotti Bows Out

     Real Madrid have reportedly reached a full agreement with former player, Xabi Alonso to become the club’s next head coach, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.Currently managing Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso has signed a three-year contract with Los Blancos, which will run until 2028. His appointment marks the end of Carlo Ancelotti’s reig
  • EFCC Roars, Vows Tompolo Is Not Above The Law And Will Be Prosecuted

    . EFCC Roars, Vows Tompolo Is Not Above The Law And Will Be Prosecuted

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has reacted to a trending video of former militant, Tompolo, being sprayed money at an event. Over the weekend, Nigerians dared EFCC operatives to arrest the former militant after the video made the rounds on social media. In the video, guests at an event could be seen spraying Tompolo money while
  • Wike Narrates How Fubara Came With Two APC Govs To Beg Him Amid Rivers Crisis

    . Wike Narrates How Fubara Came With Two APC Govs To Beg Him Amid Rivers Crisis

     The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has confirmed that the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara begged him for reconciliation.Wike said Fubara visited him with two governors of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to seek reconciliation.He disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday.Wike and Fubar
  • “Why Are We Still Alive?” - Actress, Mary Njoku Poses Important Question

    . “Why Are We Still Alive?” - Actress, Mary Njoku Poses Important Question

     Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Mary Remmy Njoku, has stirred deep reflection online with a series of thought-provoking questions about life, death, and purpose.In a post shared via her Instagram Story, Njoku questioned why people are still alive while others—some of whom were “better, kinder, and more faithful”—have passed away.She encou
  • Actress, Ini Edo Celebrates Mother's Day With Touching Tribute To Her Daughter

    . Actress, Ini Edo Celebrates Mother's Day With Touching Tribute To Her Daughter

     In celebration of Mother’s Day, Nollywood actress Ini Edo has shared an emotional and heartfelt message to herself and all mothers.The actress, who is a proud mother, took to social media to express her overwhelming love and gratitude for her daughter.Sharing photos of her daughter, Ini Edo spoke of the deep emotions she experiences every time s
  • Kano Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Victim

    . Kano Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Victim

     The Kano State Police Command has achieved a major breakthrough in its ongoing campaign against violent crimes with the arrest of a suspected kidnapper and the successful rescue of a 75-year-old victim, Abdulrahman Yunusa, from Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State.Spokesperson of the Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed in a statem
  • "Peter Obi Not Real Opposition" – Sowore Criticizes Labour Party

    . "Peter Obi Not Real Opposition" – Sowore Criticizes Labour Party

    The Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, on Sunday criticised the Labour Party (LP) and its 2023 flagbearer, Peter Obi, describing them as a short-term rental arrangement that cannot challenge Nigeria’s political status quo.Sowore, who made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television, dismissed
  • "Fornication Is Not A Sin"? - Singer, Falz Says

    . "Fornication Is Not A Sin"? - Singer, Falz Says

     Falz has received heat for sharing an unconventional opinion. The singer wrote on X, "Fornication is not a sin." This did not go down well with many and they took to the replies to call him out.See below.
  • BREAKING: Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Gantry Price To N825 Per Litre

    . BREAKING: Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Gantry Price To N825 Per Litre

     Dangote Petroleum Refinery has slashed the gantry price Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol to ₦825 per litre from N835 per litre as competition continues in the domestic market.Last month, the 650,000 barrels per day refinery reduced the gantry price of petrol to N835 per litre from N865 per litre.Checks by Vanguard indicated that t
  • I'm No Longer Interested, My Spirit Has Left There - Fubara Speaks on Returning As Rivers Gov. (VID)

    . I'm No Longer Interested, My Spirit Has Left There - Fubara Speaks on Returning As Rivers Gov. (VID)

     The suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has said he is not desperate to return to office. Fubara stated this at the service of songs held in honour of the late elder statesman, Edwin Clark, in Port Harcourt, the state capital, organised by the Rivers Elders Forum on Sunday,May 11.The embattled governor responded to several speak
  • FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike Storms Venue of PDP Meeting With Governors Present

    . FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike Storms Venue of PDP Meeting With Governors Present

     The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has arrived at the venue of the crucial Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stakeholders meeting.The meeting is holding at the Bauchi Governor’s Lodge in Abuja.Wike stepped out of his vehicle and proceeded directly inside. In attendance are governors, former governors, and members of th
  • Masquerade Crushed to Death by Commercial Tricycle in Awka, Anambra

    . Masquerade Crushed to Death by Commercial Tricycle in Awka, Anambra

     A tragic incident occurred on Sunday in the Anambra State capital of Awka, as a tricycle operator fatally struck a boy dressed as a masquerade, crushing his head and resulting in instant death.The incident, which cast a pall over the city, took place amidst early festivities and public processions associated with the upcoming Imo Awka Festival—a
  • Qatar to Gift Trump a $400m 'Flying Palace' To Replace America's Air Force One

    . Qatar to Gift Trump a $400m 'Flying Palace' To Replace America's Air Force One

     Donald Trump will accept a luxury jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family to be used as a new Air Force One.The aircraft, worth about $400 million (£300 million), will be available to the president throughout his second term, before being transferred to the Trump presidential library foundation in 2029, sources told US media.It means Mr Trump will
  • Arrest Tompolo Now! Nigerian Doctor Dares EFCC To Go After Niger Delta Militant Leader, Tompolo

    . Arrest Tompolo Now! Nigerian Doctor Dares EFCC To Go After Niger Delta Militant Leader, Tompolo

     A Nigerian Medical doctor @ourfavonlinedoc on X, has dared the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC to invite former Niger Delta Militant, Tompolo, for questioning after a video of him being sprayed with Naira Notes surfaced online.He share a video showing Tompolo being sprayed Naira notes as the ex-militant danced around the money.He wro
  • Expect Davido Someday As Governor Of Osun – Formere Senator Ben Murray-Bruce Declares

    . Expect Davido Someday As Governor Of Osun – Formere Senator Ben Murray-Bruce Declares

     Former Bayelsa East senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has predicted that Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will one day become the Governor of Osun State.Speaking in a recent episode of his Common Sense series, Murray-Bruce stated that Davido would succeed if he ventured into politics, given the Adeleke family’s political pedigre
  • Panic In Abuja As Pastor Shoots Two Immigration Officers After Being Mistaken Them For Robbers

    .. Panic In Abuja As Pastor Shoots Two Immigration Officers After Being Mistaken Them For Robbers

     Tension gripped residents of Sabon Iddo, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory, on Friday night after two immigration officers were shot by a man identified as Pastor Darlington, who reportedly mistook them for armed robbers.The incident, which occurred around 10:00 p.m. on May 9, 2025, involved officers Oyomide Zion and Hakeem Mashood, who we
  • Retired Teacher, Mallam Kabiru Killed, Wife Abducted As Bandits Invade Zamfara School Quarters

    . Retired Teacher, Mallam Kabiru Killed, Wife Abducted As Bandits Invade Zamfara School Quarters

     A late-night raid by suspected bandits on the staff quarters of Government Secondary School, Tsafe, in Zamfara State has left a retired teacher dead and three women, including his wife, abducted.The victim, identified as Mallam Kabiru, a former secondary school teacher, was reportedly shot dead after resisting attempts by the attackers to abduct h
  • Nigerian Student Suffers Anxiety Attack After Disappointing 2025 UTME Result; Lands In The Hospital (Video)

    .. Nigerian Student Suffers Anxiety Attack After Disappointing 2025 UTME Result; Lands In The Hospital (Video)

     A Nigerian teenager has reportedly landed in the hospital after suffering a severe anxiety attack triggered by the outcome of his 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result, drawing national concern over the rising mental health toll of academic pressure on students.The incident came to light after the boy’s sister, identified
  • Army Busts Gunrunning Syndicate in Plateau, Two Arrested With AK-47 (Photos)

    .. Army Busts Gunrunning Syndicate in Plateau, Two Arrested With AK-47 (Photos)

     Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, under Operation SAFE HAVEN, have arrested two suspected gunrunners and kidnappers in a string of intelligence-led operations in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.The suspects, Yahaya Adamu and Saeedu Haruna, were nabbed following a joint operation conducted in collaboration with a sec
  • "I’m Not Bothered" — Ibrahim Chatta Reacts To AMVCA Snub, Says He’s Not Chasing Awards (Video)

    .. "I’m Not Bothered" — Ibrahim Chatta Reacts To AMVCA Snub, Says He’s Not Chasing Awards (Video)

     Nollywood veteran Ibrahim Chatta has broken his silence over his continued exclusion from the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), saying he is unfazed by the snub and not particularly interested in chasing validation through such platforms.The 2025 AMVCA ceremony, held at Eko Hotel and Suites on May 10, celebrated many of the film indus
  • Lagos As Man Accuses Ikorodu General Hospital Of Unauthorized Amputation, Neglect

    .. Lagos As Man Accuses Ikorodu General Hospital Of Unauthorized Amputation, Neglect

     A former photojournalist, Sam Adeko, has leveled serious allegations of medical negligence and unethical conduct against the management of Ikorodu General Hospital, claiming that his wife, Adejoke, underwent an unauthorized toe amputation without the family’s consent.According to Adeko, the ordeal began in April when his wife sustained a foot in
  • Ringside Rumble? Fans Hype Possible Boxing Showdown Between Small Doctor And Portable

    .. Ringside Rumble? Fans Hype Possible Boxing Showdown Between Small Doctor And Portable

     A potential celebrity boxing clash between street-pop stars Small Doctor and Portable has sparked excitement among fans and sports enthusiasts following the viral circulation of Small Doctor’s training videos on social media.Adekunle Temitope, popularly known as Small Doctor, has been impressing boxing fans with his sparring routines at Lagos’
  • Fashion Designer, Sarah David & Her 3-Month-Old Baby Electrocuted On Flooded Road In Benin City

    . Fashion Designer, Sarah David & Her 3-Month-Old Baby Electrocuted On Flooded Road In Benin City

     A heartbreaking tragedy struck the Oregbeni area of Benin-Agbor Road in Edo State on Tuesday, May 7, 2025, as 32-year-old fashion designer, Mrs. Sarah David, and her three-month-old daughter were electrocuted while wading through a flooded street following a heavy downpour.According to eyewitness accounts, Mrs. David had her infant strapped to her
  • God Has Revealed Three Persons Who Can Stop Tinubu in 2027 - Primate Ayodele

    . God Has Revealed Three Persons Who Can Stop Tinubu in 2027 - Primate Ayodele

     In an interview with SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Primate Elijah Ayodele of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos, shared his revelations concerning Nigeria’s political future, security challenges, and economic outlook. Known for his prophecies that have come to pass, Ayodele delivers yet another urgent warning as the 2027 elections approach.Excerpts
  • Fire Guts Truck At Ibadan Mechanic Workshop, No Casualties Reported

    . Fire Guts Truck At Ibadan Mechanic Workshop, No Casualties Reported

     Panic broke out on Saturday, May 10, 2025, after a truck went up in flames at Oyebamiji Transport Services, a popular mechanic workshop located in the Sanyo area of Ibadan, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.The affected vehicle, a Layland DAF truck bearing registration number GGE 37 YA (Lagos), was reportedly undergoing repairs when it caught fi
  • "Afrobeats Is Not Akon's Creation" – Veteran Producer, ID Cabasa Fires Back At Singer's Claims

    . "Afrobeats Is Not Akon's Creation" – Veteran Producer, ID Cabasa Fires Back At Singer's Claims

     Renowned Nigerian music producer Olumide Ogunade, popularly known as ID Cabasa, has dismissed claims by Senegalese-American artist Akon that he played a foundational role in creating Afrobeats.Speaking during an interview on **Wazobia FM**, Cabasa criticized Akon's recent statements during a U.S. talk show appearance, where the *Locked Up* si
  • AKPABIO! "How Sandra Duru Hired Me To Damage Natasha’s Reputation" – Journalist, Francess Ogbonnaya Confesses

    .. AKPABIO! "How Sandra Duru Hired Me To Damage Natasha’s Reputation" – Journalist, Francess Ogbonnaya Confesses

     Francess Ogbonnaya alleges blackmail, political audio scripting, and manipulation involving top figuresIn a dramatic twist to the ongoing political storm surrounding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Nigerian journalist Francess Olisa Ogbonnaya has accused UK-based Nigerian businesswoman Sandra Duru, also known
  • Lagos Police Foil Cult Meeting, Arrest Three, Recover Firearms in Elemoro

    . Lagos Police Foil Cult Meeting, Arrest Three, Recover Firearms in Elemoro

     In a decisive move against cult-related activity, the Lagos State Police Command arrested three suspected cultists during a covert gathering in the Elemoro area of Lagos on April 26, 2025.The suspects—identified as Christopher Amah (28), Bada Olusesi (38), and Magaji Yusuf (34)—were apprehended during a routine patrol after officers received i
  • Biology Teacher, John Felix Obuighkem Who Has Been Teaching For 18 Years Cries Foul After Scoring 37 In UTME

    . Biology Teacher, John Felix Obuighkem Who Has Been Teaching For 18 Years Cries Foul After Scoring 37 In UTME

     A Nigerian teacher, John Felix Obuighkem, has expressed outrage and disbelief after receiving a shockingly low score in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), despite being an experienced educator in the subject.Obuighkem, who holds a university degree in biology and has spent nearly two decades teaching the subject, took to F
  • NDLEA Seizes Over 500kg Of Skunk In Bauchi Drug Bust; Two, Isaac Onogure & Ikechukwu Peter Arrested

    . NDLEA Seizes Over 500kg Of Skunk In Bauchi Drug Bust; Two, Isaac Onogure & Ikechukwu Peter Arrested

     In a major anti-narcotics operation, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Bauchi State intercepted a Toyota Tundra truck loaded with 526 blocks of skunk, weighing a total of 505 kilograms, along the Bauchi-Gombe highway on Tuesday, May 6.The intercepted vehicle, bearing registration number RBC 111 DW, was transporting

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  1. Lady Calls Out JAMB After Mysterious Overnight Change in Brother’s UTME Result

  2. “He Got Me Pregnant”: Nigerian Lady Accuses Popular Pastor Of Sexual Misconduct In Viral Video

  3. "Why Was I Held Hostage?" — VeryDarkMan Blasts GTBank Over EFCC Arrest Ordeal (Video)

  4. Arrest Tompolo Now! Nigerian Doctor Dares EFCC To Go After Niger Delta Militant Leader, Tompolo

  5. Panic In Abuja As Pastor Shoots Two Immigration Officers After Being Mistaken Them For Robbers

  6. Socialite, Pretty Mike Shows up to 2025 AMVCA Looking Like This... (Photos)

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

  8. Lagos Lady Recounts Ordeal in 'One Chance' Bus, Says She Was Hypnotized, Robbed & Abandoned

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