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  • Delta Monarch Confers Chieftaincy Title On 12Yr Old Boy Who Killed White Rabbit While Hunting

    . Delta Monarch Confers Chieftaincy Title On 12Yr Old Boy Who Killed White Rabbit While Hunting

     The title of “Ogbuchai” was conferred on a twelve-year-old-boy, Abel Ekene at the palace of the revered monarch of Akumazi Kingdom in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Obi Henry Ezeagwukpo Jegbefume. Ekene received the honour from the king after he killed a white rabbit while hunting in the bush, Ika Weekly Newspaper rep
  • Pres. Biden Freezes While Standing On Stage At An Event Before Obama Comes To His Rescue, Pulls Off

    . Pres. Biden Freezes While Standing On Stage At An Event Before Obama Comes To His Rescue, Pulls Off

     U.S. President, Joe Biden appeared to freeze on stage after giving remarks at a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles over the weekend before former president Barack Obama took him by the arm and pulled the president away.The incident captured on video is the latest in a series of episodes that have plagued 81-year-old Biden raising fears over hi
  • Police Arrest Suspected Car Thief, Mahmud Adam, Recover Stolen Vehicle In Jigawa

    . Police Arrest Suspected Car Thief, Mahmud Adam, Recover Stolen Vehicle In Jigawa

     The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Mahmud Adam, involved in car theft and recovered a stolen Honda CRV in the Gwaram Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, June 16, 2024, said the suspect was arrested following a report that the stol
  • NDLEA Uncovers ‘Skuchies’ FactoryIin Ogun, Arrests Suspects

    . NDLEA Uncovers ‘Skuchies’ FactoryIin Ogun, Arrests Suspects

     A statement by NDLEA’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday said operatives seized 390kg of cannabis and arrested three suspects in connection with the illicit drugs.He stated that Muhammad Sani, Nura Mohammad and Samaila Rabe were arrested during an early morning raid in the Ibese area of the state.Mr Babafemi added that offic
  • ‘Being Beautiful Is About Inner Peace, Purpose Not Just Appearance’ – DJ Cuppy Says

    . ‘Being Beautiful Is About Inner Peace, Purpose Not Just Appearance’ – DJ Cuppy Says

     Nigerian disk jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has continued to share updates on her spiritual growth with fans.The music star who recently got baptised at a church in the United Kingdom, said her embracing her faith has made her realise that being beautiful is more than just outward appearance.According to her, true beauty i
  • Enugu Rangers International FC Secure ₦150m Prize for 2023/24 NPFL Title Win

    .. Enugu Rangers International FC Secure ₦150m Prize for 2023/24 NPFL Title Win

     Rangers International Football Club has clinched the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, earning a reward of ₦150 million. The Flying Antelopes secured their eighth NPFL championship with a decisive 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Sunday.Kenechukwu Agu and Chidiebere Nwobodo netted th
  • Video Of Missing Ladies, Celine And Afiba Lying Unclad On Andrew’s Bed Surfaces

    .. Video Of Missing Ladies, Celine And Afiba Lying Unclad On Andrew’s Bed Surfaces

     Concerns have escalated over the whereabouts of Celine Ndudim and Afiba Tandoh, two young women who traveled from Port Harcourt to Abia to meet Andrew Ochekwo, whom they had connected with on Facebook.A video circulating online purportedly shows the missing women, Celine Ndudim and her Ghanaian friend Afiba Tandoh, lying in Andrew’s bed. The foo
  • "We Will Not Pay You ₦250,000" - Federal Govt. Discloses Position On New National Minimum Wage

    .. "We Will Not Pay You ₦250,000" - Federal Govt. Discloses Position On New National Minimum Wage

     The administration led by President Bola Tinubu has rejected the ₦250,000 minimum wage demand from Organised Labour, deeming it unrealistic and impractical to allocate all resources towards meeting such a request.In an exclusive interview with Punch, Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, emphasized th
  • "Why Governors Rejected ₦62,000 Minimum Wage" - Budget Minister, Atiku Bagudu

    . "Why Governors Rejected ₦62,000 Minimum Wage" - Budget Minister, Atiku Bagudu

     Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, has weighed in on the contentious issue of the proposed ₦62,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers under the Tinubu-led administration.Bagudu clarified that the reluctance of governors to accept this wage figure is rooted in the financial constraints faced by states and local governments
  • MultiChoice Adjusts DStv And GOtv Subscription Prices Following Court Ruling

    . MultiChoice Adjusts DStv And GOtv Subscription Prices Following Court Ruling

     MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, has revised its subscription fees for its services after a court ordered the pay television provider to suspend its planned price hikes.The adjustment, which came into effect and reflected on the company's apps as of Sunday, June 16, 2024, sees a return to previous subscription rates across va
  • "Student Hacked Dad’s Account, Stole N25M To Play Bet9ja" — UNILORIN Counsellor, Mary Grace Fajonyomi Reveals

    .. "Student Hacked Dad’s Account, Stole N25M To Play Bet9ja" — UNILORIN Counsellor, Mary Grace Fajonyomi Reveals

     Mary Grace Fajonyomi, a professor of guidance and counseling at the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), has revealed a shocking incident where a student stole millions from his father's account to fund a gambling spree and a lavish party.During a keynote address at a stakeholders' dialogue themed "Stemming the Tide of Social Vices Amon
  • Kaduna Troops Eliminate Late Bandit Leader, Buharin Yadi In Kaduna Following Recent Operations

    . Kaduna Troops Eliminate Late Bandit Leader, Buharin Yadi In Kaduna Following Recent Operations

     In a significant development in the ongoing security operations in Kaduna State, troops from Sector 6 of Operation Whirl Punch have successfully neutralized a notorious bandit known as Daushe during a special fighting patrol in Giwa Local Government Area.The incident was confirmed by Samuel Aruwan, the overseeing Commissioner for the Ministry of I
  • Nigerian Man’s Video Of Police Officers Eating Sallah Rice In His House Sparks Online Reactions

    .. Nigerian Man’s Video Of Police Officers Eating Sallah Rice In His House Sparks Online Reactions

     A Nigerian man has ignited a flurry of reactions on social media after posting a video showing a group of police officers partaking in a Sallah celebration at his residence.The video, filmed from an upstairs vantage point in the man's luxurious apartment, captures the officers enjoying a meal of Sallah rice and meat in the sitting room. The f
  • Nigerian Music Star, Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Makes History With 1 Billion On-Demand Streams In The US

    .. Nigerian Music Star, Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Makes History With 1 Billion On-Demand Streams In The US

     Nigerian music sensation Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has set a historic milestone with his hit song ‘Calm Down,’ becoming the first African track to surpass 1 billion on-demand streams in the United States.The remarkable achievement was confirmed by Chart Data, an American music stats company, which tweeted, “REMA’s ‘Calm Dow
  • Former Daily Times City Editor, Sampson Iheanyi Amaku Passes Away At 86

    . Former Daily Times City Editor, Sampson Iheanyi Amaku Passes Away At 86

     Sampson Iheanyi Amaku, affectionately known as Sampen, a distinguished former City Editor of Daily Times newspapers in the 1970s, has been confirmed dead. Amaku, who hailed from Eziama Ancient Kingdom in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, passed away last week at the age of 86 after a brief illness.The news of his passing was shared
  • "Drug Barons Are Recruiting Customs Officers And Staff Of Bonded Terminals" – Customs Chief, Adewale Adeniyi

    .. "Drug Barons Are Recruiting Customs Officers And Staff Of Bonded Terminals" – Customs Chief, Adewale Adeniyi

     The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has revealed alarming details about drug traffickers recruiting customs officers and bonded terminal officials to bypass security checks. This disclosure follows the interception of a substantial consignment of illicit drugs by the NCS Tincan Island Port Command.The sei
  • Peter Obi Condemns Kidnappings & Ransom Demands In Foreign Currency; Calls For Stronger Security Measures

    . Peter Obi Condemns Kidnappings & Ransom Demands In Foreign Currency; Calls For Stronger Security Measures

     Peter Obi Condemns Kidnappings and Ransom Demands in Foreign Currency, Calls for Stronger Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has voiced grave concerns over the escalating trend of kidnappings and ransom demands in foreign currency, stressing their detrimental impact on Nigeria’s economy.In a series of state
  • Actress, Adesua Etomi Celebrates Husband Banky W On Father’s Day With Heartfelt Tribute (Video)

    .. Actress, Adesua Etomi Celebrates Husband Banky W On Father’s Day With Heartfelt Tribute (Video)

     In a touching Father’s Day tribute, popular Nigerian actress Adesua Etomi took to Instagram to celebrate her husband, singer Banky W, lauding him as the "greatest father" and the "ultimate role model." Adesua shared a poignant video of Banky W, who recently underwent his fourth surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, joyfully sw
  • “Women Are The Reason Why Some Men Aren’t Responsible Fathers” – Daddy Freeze Replies Kate Henshaw

    . “Women Are The Reason Why Some Men Aren’t Responsible Fathers” – Daddy Freeze Replies Kate Henshaw

     Prominent media personality Daddy Freeze has weighed in on the backlash surrounding Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw's Father’s Day message, which sparked criticism for its selective praise.Kate Henshaw posted a message celebrating responsible fathers on Father’s Day, quoting Proverbs 23:24 from the Amplified Bible: “The father of the rig
  • Nigerian Woman Amazed By Son's New Accent After 9 Months In Canada (Video)

    . Nigerian Woman Amazed By Son's New Accent After 9 Months In Canada (Video)

     A Nigerian woman was taken aback by the rapid change in her young son's accent just nine months after relocating to Canada. The young mother, identified on TikTok as @ewatomi_h, shared a video capturing her son's newly acquired Canadian accent, which left her both amused and astonished.In the viral TikTok video, the boy is seen asking fo
  • "I Was Attacked Online" - Adekunle Gold Opens Up About Abuse After Revealing Sickle Cell Struggle

    . "I Was Attacked Online" - Adekunle Gold Opens Up About Abuse After Revealing Sickle Cell Struggle

     Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has shared his experience of being trolled online after publicly disclosing his battle with sickle cell disease. The artist, known for his hit song "Orente," revealed that he faced significant backlash and abuse on social media following his announcement.In a recent interview with CNN, Adekunle Gold explaine
  • DNA! Nigerian Footballer, Kayode Olanrewaju Breaks Silence Amid Paternity Scandal

    .. DNA! Nigerian Footballer, Kayode Olanrewaju Breaks Silence Amid Paternity Scandal

     Nigerian footballer Kayode Olanrewaju has responded firmly to recent rumours questioning the paternity of his three children with his estranged wife, Dora Ezinne. Media reports had suggested that Kayode is not the biological father of the children, prompting his legal team, Alexime Law Associates, to take decisive action.In a statement released on
  • Nigerian Air Force Kills Over 100 Terrorists In Katsina State Airstrikes

    . Nigerian Air Force Kills Over 100 Terrorists In Katsina State Airstrikes

     In a significant victory against terrorism, the Nigerian Air Force's Operation Hadarin Daji has successfully targeted a notorious criminal group associated with Yusuf Yellow and Rabe Imani in Faskari Local Government Area. The nighttime airstrikes resulted in the deaths of over 100 terrorists and the destruction of 45 motorcycles used by the
  • Jigawa Police Arrest 43-Yr-Old Suspect, Mahmud Adam Recover Stolen SUV in Gwaram

    . Jigawa Police Arrest 43-Yr-Old Suspect, Mahmud Adam Recover Stolen SUV in Gwaram

     The Jigawa State Police Command has successfully apprehended Mahmud Adam, 43, in connection with a car theft and recovered a stolen SUV in Gwaram Local Government Area.The command’s spokesman, DSP Shiisu Adam, announced on Sunday, June 16, that the suspect was detained on Saturday, June 15. This arrest followed a report of a stolen Honda CRV, wi
  • ‘During Jonathan’s Regime, Your Voice Was So Loud’ – Eedris Abdulkareem Drags Pastor Adeboye

    . ‘During Jonathan’s Regime, Your Voice Was So Loud’ – Eedris Abdulkareem Drags Pastor Adeboye

     Controversial rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has hit hard at the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, in his new single ‘Emilokan.’In a verse, Abdulkareem accused Pastor Adeboye of hypocrisy, saying he protested against bad governance during former President Goodlcuk Jonathan’s regime but now claiming �
  • “Only Food Farming Can Ease Economy Crisis Facing Nigeria” – Sultan Of Sokoto Urges Nigerians

    . “Only Food Farming Can Ease Economy Crisis Facing Nigeria” – Sultan Of Sokoto Urges Nigerians

     The Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar, urged Nigerians to show more commitments on farming to eliminate food crisis facing the country.The traditional ruler also charged politicians to pay attention to hardship facing the country.Abubakar made this known in his message on Sunday, to felicitate Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el Kabir.He fu
  • Police Arrest Armed Robbers Who Gang-Raped Three Women In Anambra

    . Police Arrest Armed Robbers Who Gang-Raped Three Women In Anambra

     The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and serial rapists in Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, wo disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, June 16, 2024, said the suspects, Chukwuma Diji and Micheal Edochie, gang raped a married woman and
  • VIDEO: Funke Akindele Wins Best Dressed Female At Odunlade Adekola’s Movie Premiere

    . VIDEO: Funke Akindele Wins Best Dressed Female At Odunlade Adekola’s Movie Premiere

     Funke Akindele has won the Best Dressed Female at her colleague, Odunlade Adekola’s movie premiereOdunlade held the premiere of his much anticipated movie, Lakatabu, which is set to premiere on June 21st at Film House Circle Mall, Lagos last night.As expected, the premiere had lots of star-studded guests in attendance.Funke Akindele took home th
  • 'Those Of You That Your Pastors Prophesized To That You Will Sing New Song This Year, Go & Learn The New National Anthem'- Bishop Kukah

    . 'Those Of You That Your Pastors Prophesized To That You Will Sing New Song This Year, Go & Learn The New National Anthem'- Bishop Kukah

     The current bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has stated that those Nigerian congregants whose pastors prophesied that they would sing a new song should go ahead to learn the new national anthem.He jokingly stated this while speaking at a public function.Kukah said; ‘’For those of you whose pastors told you in Janu
  • Video Of Young Boy Trends Online After Being Spotted With Red And Blue Eyes

    . Video Of Young Boy Trends Online After Being Spotted With Red And Blue Eyes

     A video of a young boy spotted with red and blue eyes has been shared online.A Nigerian lady who was in the southwest region of the country was astonished after she saw the young boy walking around.She found his eyes intriguing and made a video of him. ‘’Omo I saw this little boy yesterday night with blue and red eyes. Wonderful God''

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  1. Video Of Missing Ladies, Celine And Afiba Lying Unclad On Andrew’s Bed Surfaces

  2. “Women Are The Reason Why Some Men Aren’t Responsible Fathers” – Daddy Freeze To Kate Henshaw

  3. MultiChoice Adjusts DStv And GOtv Subscription Prices Following Court Ruling

  4. Nigerian Man’s Video Of Police Officers Eating Sallah Rice In His House Sparks Online Reactions

  5. Nigerian Music Star,Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Makes History With 1 Billion On-Demand Streams In The US

  6. "We Will Not Pay You ₦250,000" - Federal Govt. Discloses Position On New National Minimum Wage

  7. Enugu Rangers International FC Secure ₦150m Prize for 2023/24 NPFL Title Win

  8. Actress, Adesua Etomi Celebrates Husband Banky W On Father’s Day With Heartfelt Tribute (Video)

  9. "Student Hacked Dad’s Account, Stole N25M To Play Bet9ja" — UNILORIN Counsellor Reveals

  10. "Drug Barons Are Recruiting Customs Officers And Staff Of Bonded Terminals" – Customs Chief

  11. Peter Obi Condemns Kidnappings & Ransom Demands In Foreign Currency;Calls For Security Measures

  12. Former Daily Times City Editor, Sampson Iheanyi Amaku Passes Away At 86

  13. "Why Governors Rejected ₦62,000 Minimum Wage" - Budget Minister, Atiku Bagudu

  14. Kaduna Troops Eliminate Late Bandit Leader, Buharin Yadi In Kaduna Following Recent Operations

  15. ‘Being Beautiful Is About Inner Peace, Purpose Not Just Appearance’ – DJ Cuppy Says

  16. NDLEA Uncovers ‘Skuchies’ FactoryIin Ogun, Arrests Suspects

  17. Police Arrest Suspected Car Thief, Mahmud Adam, Recover Stolen Vehicle In Jigawa

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