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  • One Killed, Another Injured As Gunmen Strike In Riyom, Plateau

    . One Killed, Another Injured As Gunmen Strike In Riyom, Plateau

     Panic has gripped residents of Kum village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State following a deadly ambush by unidentified gunmen that left one man dead and another critically wounded.The victims, identified as 48-year-old Joshua Ezekiel and 51-year-old Dung Jatau, were riding on a motorcycle along the Riyom-Kum road at approximately 8:1
  • "I Used 'Mantle' To Turn Barcelona's Champions League Fate" - Gospel Artist, Dunsin Oyekan

    .. "I Used 'Mantle' To Turn Barcelona's Champions League Fate" - Gospel Artist, Dunsin Oyekan

     Popular Nigerian gospel artist, Dunsin Oyekan, has stirred laughter online after jokingly taking spiritual credit for Barcelona’s dramatic 3-3 comeback against Inter Milan in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final clash.Reacting to the pulsating match on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Oyekan revealed that his son had
  • “We Helped Build What You Hear Today" - Senegalese-American Star, Akon Claims Pioneer Role In Afrobeats Boom (Video)

    .. “We Helped Build What You Hear Today" - Senegalese-American Star, Akon Claims Pioneer Role In Afrobeats Boom (Video)

     Senegalese-American music icon Akon has credited himself with helping to lay the foundation for Afrobeats, the now-global sound that has taken the music world by storm.In a recent appearance on the *Sherri* show hosted by American actress and talk show host Sherri Shepherd, the ‘Lonely’ and ‘Smack That’ hitmaker opened up about his deep in
  • Sanwo-Olu Urges Lagos Youths To Join Nigerian Army As Recruitment Deadline Nears

    . Sanwo-Olu Urges Lagos Youths To Join Nigerian Army As Recruitment Deadline Nears

     Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on young residents to seize the opportunity to enlist in the Nigerian Army, as registration for the 89 Regular Recruits Intake nears its May 17 deadline.The appeal was conveyed on Tuesday through a statement issued by Olumuyiwa Ojelabi of the Office of the Secretary to the State Government. The
  • ICPC Uncovers ₦71.2bn Missing From ₦100bn Student Loan Fund: Varsities, Top Officials Under Fire

    .. ICPC Uncovers ₦71.2bn Missing From ₦100bn Student Loan Fund: Varsities, Top Officials Under Fire

     Over 51 institutions accused of illegal deductions as probe widens *A fresh scandal has rocked Nigeria’s student loan scheme, as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has revealed that ₦71.2 billion out of ₦100 billion earmarked for disbursement to students has vanished without explanation.The st
  • Farmer Cries Out As Herdsmen Destroy Cassava Farm In Nasarawa

    . Farmer Cries Out As Herdsmen Destroy Cassava Farm In Nasarawa

     A young farmer, Idris Salisu Danwanzan, has raised alarm over the destruction of his cassava farm allegedly by herdsmen in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.Danwanzan, who shared his frustration in a Facebook post on Wednesday, said he had not visited the farm in a month and was devastated to return and find it ravaged. “You’d be
  • Sweet Father-Daughter Moment: Davido Spotted On Video Call With Hailey

    . Sweet Father-Daughter Moment: Davido Spotted On Video Call With Hailey

     In a heartwarming moment that melted hearts online, Davido was spotted on a video call with his daughter Hailey, and it was nothing short of wholesome. The father-daughter duo were all smiles as they caught up casually.In the clip, Davido could be heard asking excitedly if she went to school, to which Hailey responded with a cheerful “No,” exp
  • Billionaire, Obi Cubana Celebrates Wife As She Bags Master’s From International University

    . Billionaire, Obi Cubana Celebrates Wife As She Bags Master’s From International University

     Popular billionaire businessman, Obi Cubana has taken to his social media page to celebrate his wife’s remarkable achievement as she graduates with distinction in her master’s degree from an international university.The Anambra-born businessman revealed that his wife bagged a distinction in International Business Management, MSc, from the Univ
  • 'Why I Don’t Like Seeing My Family Anymore' – Peller Speaks On Burden Of Taking Family Responsibilities At A Young Age

    . 'Why I Don’t Like Seeing My Family Anymore' – Peller Speaks On Burden Of Taking Family Responsibilities At A Young Age

     Nigerian Tiktoker and content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has spoken up about the burden of taking family responsibilities at a young age.Speaking in a recent conversation with fellow TikToker, Sandra Benede, Peller expressed his frustration of being the breadwinner of his family despite his parents and elder siblings being
  • Controversial Singer, Portable Escapes 3-Month Jail Term, Pays ₦30k Fine

    . Controversial Singer, Portable Escapes 3-Month Jail Term, Pays ₦30k Fine

     Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has escaped a 3-month jail sentence after settling a court-imposed fine of ₦30,000 in an assault case.Gistmania had earlier reported that on Tuesday, a Magistrate Court sitting in Ifo, Ogun State, presided over by Chief Magistrate Babajide Ilo, had sentenced the artist
  • 'Stop Waiting And Start Working' -Yul Edochie Tells Entertainment Stars

    . 'Stop Waiting And Start Working' -Yul Edochie Tells Entertainment Stars

     Nollywood actor and presidential candidate Yul Edochie has sent a message to aspiring musicians and actors, urging them to take proactive steps in pursuing their careers instead of waiting for opportunities to come to them.In a recent address, Edochie advised musicians to stop relying on sponsorship and instead take their talents to bars and loung
  • Davido Is Teaching Me How To Love My Woman Says Rapper, Odumodublvck

    . Davido Is Teaching Me How To Love My Woman Says Rapper, Odumodublvck

     Famous rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, aka Odumodublvck, has revealed that he is learning a lot from singer Davido about music promotion and romance.Odumodublvck shared that Davido taught him how to promote his music, and he is now teaching him how to love his woman.He disclosed this while reacting to Davido’s latest car gift to his wife, Chioma Adelek
  • "You Have Abandoned American Ideals" – Kamala Harris Slams Trump’s Policies

    . "You Have Abandoned American Ideals" – Kamala Harris Slams Trump’s Policies

     Former US vice president, Kamala Harris has slammed Donald Trump’s presidency, accusing him of completely abandoning American ideals during his first 100 days in office.According to Sky news, Kamala Harris criticized president Trump saying he created “the greatest man-made economic crisis in modern presidential history.”This was her most ext
  • "Lagos State Government Need To Start Regulating This BBL Of A Thing' - Nigerian Man Argues

    . "Lagos State Government Need To Start Regulating This BBL Of A Thing' - Nigerian Man Argues

     A Nigerian man has shared a hilarious suggestion for the Lagos state government.In a post shared on his X, the Nigerian man mentioned that Brazilian Butt Lift BBL among women is becoming something else and has gotten to the point where the Lagos state government would regulate it. ‘’Lagos state government need to do something about this BBL of
  • BREAKING; FBI Agents Reportedly Storm Nigeria With Permission To Extradite Any Fraudster

    . BREAKING; FBI Agents Reportedly Storm Nigeria With Permission To Extradite Any Fraudster

     ​Recent reports indicate that FBI agents have arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, with authorization to extradite individuals identified as fraudsters. This development is part of ongoing collaborative efforts between U.S. and Nigerian law enforcement agencies to combat cybercrime and financial fraud.​While specific details about the agents' activ
  • English FA & SFA Ban Transgender Women From Women’s Football Starting June 2025

    .. English FA & SFA Ban Transgender Women From Women’s Football Starting June 2025

     Transgender women will no longer be permitted to participate in women’s football in England and Scotland beginning from June 1, 2025, following new policy changes announced by both nations' football governing bodies on Thursday.The Football Association (FA) of England confirmed the revision to its transgender inclusion policy in response to
  • Actor, Tope Adebayo Opens Up On Relationship With Colleague, Faithia Balogun

    . Actor, Tope Adebayo Opens Up On Relationship With Colleague, Faithia Balogun

     Nollywood actor and director, Tope Adebayo, known as Waheed in the popular TV series, “Jenifa’s Diary” has debunked long-standing rumours about a romantic relationship with veteran actress, Faithia BalogunIn a recent solo interview on Baba Ibe TV’s YouTube channel, Adebayo admitted he shares a close bond with Balogun, who is older than him
  • Don’t Marry Women Who Prioritize Their Pastor -Media personality, Eric Gugua Warns Men

    . Don’t Marry Women Who Prioritize Their Pastor -Media personality, Eric Gugua Warns Men

     Media personality Eric Gugua has cautioned men to avoid marrying women who show more affection and reverence for their pastor than for their husbandsIn a Twitter post, Gugua emphasized that it is unwise for a man to settle down with a woman who places her pastor or church leader’s opinions above her husband’s. “Don’t marry someone who love
  • Tiwa Savage Reveals Who She’d Save Between Rema, Wizkid And Davido

    . Tiwa Savage Reveals Who She’d Save Between Rema, Wizkid And Davido

     Tiwa Savage was posed with a thought-provoking yet playful question: if she had to save one person from a sinking boat, and the choices were Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, or Rema, who would it be?Initially responding with a laugh and questioning the scenario, Tiwa Savage ultimately chose Rema.According to Tiwa Savage, her reasoning behind saving Rema
  • LOVE IN THE AIR? BBNaija's Angel Sparks Dating Rumours With Intimate Photo Post

    .. LOVE IN THE AIR? BBNaija's Angel Sparks Dating Rumours With Intimate Photo Post

     Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Angel Smith, has set social media abuzz after sharing a sultry black-and-white photo of herself in a cosy pose with an unidentified man on her Instagram page.The monochrome snapshot, which has quickly gone viral, features the duo in an intimate embrace, prompting speculation among fans about the identity of the
  • "I Mimick Ladies Not A Crossdresser" – Zicsaloma Set Record Straight

    . "I Mimick Ladies Not A Crossdresser" – Zicsaloma Set Record Straight

     Zicsaloma has set the record straight about his on-screen portrayals of female characters, emphasizing that his roles are strictly for entertainment and do not reflect his personal lifeDespite his frequent depiction of women in his skits, Zicsaloma asserts that he is not a crossdresser and does not promote crossdressing outside of his comedic work
  • Presidency Demands Tougher Laws On Fake News After Ministerial Sack Rumour

    . Presidency Demands Tougher Laws On Fake News After Ministerial Sack Rumour

     Onanuga slams viral claims as "sensationalist hogwash," urges crackdown on false reporting The Presidency has urged the National Assembly and security agencies to take firm action against the rising tide of fake news in Nigeria, warning that the unchecked spread of misinformation is endangering national stability and could erode the
  • Actresss, Kate Henshaw Slams Troll For Saying She Dated Late Gospel Singer, Sammie Okposo

    . Actresss, Kate Henshaw Slams Troll For Saying She Dated Late Gospel Singer, Sammie Okposo

     Actress Kate Henshaw has responded strongly to a social media user who attempted to shame her by bringing up her past relationship with the late gospel singer Sammie OkposoThe troll shared an old interview screenshot on X (formerly Twitter), in which Kate had opened up about enduring physical abuse during her relationship with Sammie.The two were
  • Notorious Bandit, Akumave Shogodo Gunned Down In Benue During Fierce Shootout With Police

    . Notorious Bandit, Akumave Shogodo Gunned Down In Benue During Fierce Shootout With Police

     A dreaded armed bandit, identified as Akumave Shogodo, met his end in the early hours of Monday following a bloody gun duel with operatives of the Benue State Police Command’s Tactical Team in Zaki-Biam, Ukum Local Government Area.The operation, which began around 6:30 a.m. on April 29, followed an intelligence-led raid on a suspected criminal h
  • X-User Shares Story Of Alleged Disappearance After Friend Impregnates Wealthy Man’s Daughter

    . X-User Shares Story Of Alleged Disappearance After Friend Impregnates Wealthy Man’s Daughter

     An X-user has shared the story of how a friend of his was ‘’dealt with' by the parents of a girl he impregnated. On May 1, 2025, X-user @kayzywizzy posted a thread detailing an incident involving his friend and the daughter of a wealthy man. According to the tweets, the friend got the woman pregnant and was initially happy about the devel
  • Fourteen Mourners Killed, Church And Homes Razed In Fresh Boko Haram Attack In Chibok

    . Fourteen Mourners Killed, Church And Homes Razed In Fresh Boko Haram Attack In Chibok

     Tragedy struck the quiet village of Kwaple in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State on Monday evening, as suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched a deadly attack during a funeral ceremony, killing at least 14 mourners and injuring several others.The attackers, who stormed the village around 6 p.m., disrupted a final prayer gathering for a d
  • Pretty UK-Based Nigerian Nurse, Miriam Found Dead Days After Returning From Nigeria

    .. Pretty UK-Based Nigerian Nurse, Miriam Found Dead Days After Returning From Nigeria

     The Nigerian community in the United Kingdom has been thrown into mourning following the death of a young nurse, Miriam, who was found lifeless in her Leeds apartment days after she went missing.Miriam, who had recently returned to the UK after a trip to Nigeria for her wedding introduction, was discovered dead by police officers who forced their
  • Several Injured, Corpse Transferred Midway After Funeral Bus Carrying Corpse Crashes In Lagos

    .. Several Injured, Corpse Transferred Midway After Funeral Bus Carrying Corpse Crashes In Lagos

     There was widespread panic in the Idimu area of Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State, on Wednesday morning when a minibus transporting a corpse for burial lost control and rammed into another vehicle in a funeral convoy, leaving several mourners injured.The accident, which occurred around 10 a.m. near the busy Idimu bus stop, involved a convoy o
  • Missing Lagos Police Inspector, Bishop Clement Found Dead In Festac

    . Missing Lagos Police Inspector, Bishop Clement Found Dead In Festac

     The Festac Town community in Lagos State has been left in shock following the discovery of the lifeless body of Police Inspector Bishop Clement, who was reported missing last week by his wife.Inspector Clement, a serving officer of the Nigeria Police Force, was found dead in the Second Rainbow area of Festac, days after an internal police alert ha
  • Amotekun Officer, Lamidi Abiodun Killed In Ambush By Suspected Criminal Gang In Iwo, Osun State

    . Amotekun Officer, Lamidi Abiodun Killed In Ambush By Suspected Criminal Gang In Iwo, Osun State

     Tension gripped the Iwo community of Osun State following a brutal ambush that claimed the life of an operative of the Osun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps.The slain officer, identified as Lamidi Abiodun, was killed on Wednesday at the Papa boundary area of Iwo, after a team of Amotekun operatives and local vig

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