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Boxing Star Francis Ngannou 'Involved In Fatal Motorcycle Crash With A 17Yr Old In Cameroon

Francis Ngannou, a former UFC champion, has reportedly been involved in a fatal motorcycle accident in Cameroon.Ngannou, 38, was riding the motorcycle when he 'was in a collision with a 17-year-old girl' in the Omnisports district of Yaounde, according to Camer.be, Lebledparle and ActuCameroun, three publications in the country.While the

“When I Was Not Active Online, The Whole Industry Was Shut Down” – Davido Claims

Nigerian singer, Davido, has revealed that when he was inactive and did not record for a while, the music industry shut down, and that was when he realised that he was indeed loved.During an interview, he recounted a period when he stepped back from online activity and music releases.To his surprise, the entire industry seemed to come to a standst
Ighodalo Campaign DG, Matthew Cries Out As Edo State Govt Seals His Hotel

Mr Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, the Director General of the Asue/Ogie Campaign Council, has expressed displeasure after his property, Eterno Hotel, was sealed by the Edo State Government.TORI reports that the Edo government had shut down the hotel located on Aiguobasimwin Crescent, off Ikpokpan Road in the Government Reservation Area of Benin City.It w

POS Agent Cries Out As Thief Steals Bag Containing Over ₦150k From Her Shop

A POS agent who also serves as a thrift collector is seeking assistance from the public after a bag containing over ₦150,000 was stolen from her shop while she stepped out to get something for her children.This was revealed in a post shared on her X (formerly Twitter) page, where she emotionally narrated her ordeal.According to her, the stolen m
VIDEO; Woman Caught Attempting To Steal Newborn Baby At Hospital

A woman has been apprehended during an attempt to steal a newborn baby from a hospital.In a viral video shared on TikTok, a crowd can be seen surrounding the suspect, physically assaulting her over the alleged crime before police officers intervened.The officers shielded the woman from the angry mob and escorted her into a waiting police vehicle,

Former Military Governor Maj. Gen. Paul Ufuoma Omu Is Dead

Major-General Paul Ufuoma Omu (Rtd), a former military Governor of Cross River and Akwa Ibom States (formerly South-Eastern state) is dead.His family disclosed his passing in a statement on Wednesday.The statement, which was signed by Oghenekome Ufuoma Omu on behalf of the family, said he died on Tuesday, April 29.He was aged 84 and hailed from th
2027: "Only A Strong Northern Candidate Can Challenge Tinubu" – Dele Momodu

Dele Momodu, a former presidential candidate and a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has stressed the importance of presenting a formidable Northern candidate to effectively challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.Speaking on Arise TV’s The Morning Show on Wednesday, Momodu critiqued the current state of Niger

Court Orders EFCC To Release Socialite, Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to, within 24 hours, release the socialite and businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu.Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a short ruling, also directed that parties in the suit, especially the EFCC, should report to the court on May 2 to give an update on complianc
'Man Arrested For Smuggling Arms In Delta Is Not UK Soldier' – British High Commission Denies Report

British High Commission has denied reports that a man arrested in Delta State over illegal arms dealings is a member of the UK military.On Monday, a group of Niger Delta leaders and civil society organizations (CSOs) complained to the British High Commission, claiming the man, Micah Polo, was involved in a plot to cause chaos in Warri, Delta State

Man Catches His Wife Having S£x With His 15 Year Old Son As He Walked In On Them

A Florida nurse was allegedly caught having s£x with her 15-year-old stepson by her husband when he came home from work. Alexis Von Yates, 35, reportedly seduced her husband’s teenage son for weeks, repeatedly telling him she was "horny". The nurse has been charged with s£xual battery of a teenager, which she denies, and had her medi
Man Accused Of Killing Gay Couple On Camera During S£x

A man 'decapitated and dismembered' a couple before freezing parts of their remains and bringing the rest in suitcases to the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, a court has heard.Yostin Andres Mosquera faces trial for the murders of Albert Alfonso, 62, and Paul Longworth, 71, on July 8 last year in the flat the two shared in Scotts Ro

2027: Akwa Ibom Gov, Umo Eno Confirms Plan To Dump PDP

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has confirmed that he would be dumping the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP soon.Eno was recently rumoured to have been nursing plans to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC ahead of the 2027 election.The governor addressed supporters during the Town Square meeting of the Ukanafun/Oruk Anam federal
PHOTOS: Nigerian Woman, Angel Odumodu Cries For Help Following Her Husband's Disappearance

A Nigerian woman has cried out for help in locating her husband, Angel Odumodu, who she says has been missing since yesterday, April 29. Nigerian home decor ideasIn a series of posts shared on X, the distraught wife said her husband left Port Harcourt which is their base to Owerri, Imo state to attend a friend's father's funeral and ther

Herder Allegedly Kills Two In Nasarawa Over Grazing Dispute

A deadly altercation over cattle grazing in Angwan Doka II, Mararaba, Karu LGA of Nasarawa State, has resulted in the deaths of two young men.The incident, which occurred around 1:00 p.m. on April 27, 2025, reportedly began when a herder’s cattle ate flowers owned by 21-year-old Arigu David.A confrontation followed, during which the herder alleg
Tension As Another Petrol Tanker Explodes In Oyo

Another petroleum tanker carrying some quantities of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, has exploded in Oyo State.It was gathered that the tanker exploded in Ibadan, the state capital, on Tuesday.The incident occurred around Aduloju area of Ibadan.It was learned that the tanker exploded Tuesday along the Ibadan end of the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway.The Gener

POPE SELECTION; Meet The 5 Oldest Cardinals In 2025 Conclave

Cardinals aged 80 and above are ineligible to vote in a papal conclave. Of the 135 cardinals originally eligible for the 2025 conclave, 15 are 79 years old—some just weeks away from the age limit. However, with Cardinal Antonio Cañizares of Spain stepping aside due to health reasons, the total number of electors now stands at 134.The age restri

Court Sentences Five Robbers To Death By Hanging In Ekiti

A High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday sentenced five men to death by hanging for armed robbery.The court convicted Ojo Tope, Danilola Christopher, Joshua Adegoke, Aderopo Temitope, and Oyedele Oluwatobi.Delivering judgment, Justice O.O. Olatawura held that the five defendants were found guilty of conspiracy, murder, and armed robbery.The of

Video Of Davido And Others Celebrating His Wife, Chioma, As She Turns 30

Chioma, wife of singer, David Adeleke aka Davido, turns 30 today, April 30.Davido and his friends gathered to celebrate her early this morning, presenting her with a beautiful cake. Chioma looked excited as she relished the Happy Birthday song that was sung to her afterwards.The mum of twin children was born on April 30, 1995. Happy birthday to he
Couple Who Met During NYSC Welcome Twins

A Nigerian woman, Rafiah, who met her husband during the National Youth Service (NYSC) programme in 2017, welcomed a set of twins six months ago.Taking to X on Tuesday, April 29, she shared a throwback photo with her husband during NYSC and a new one with their adorable twin boys. “Then (2017) Now (2025) Alhamdulillah,” she captioned the post

Trailer Crushes Two Vigilante Members To Death At UNIBEN Gate

Two members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria have been reported after they were crushed by an articulated vehicle in Benin City, Edo State.The accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in front of the University of Benin (UNIBEN)One of the deceased, was identified as Mustapha through his identity card, while the other had hi
Reno Omokri Causes Outrage, Issues 'Missing Person Alert' On Peter Obi

Former presidential aide and social media influencer, Reno Omokri has alleged that the 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter has vanished from social media after Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu countered his recent claims about poverty in Nigeria.Omokri said this as he noted that Peter Obi has not posted anything on social media fo

Bizwoman Goes Missing After Allegedly Joining A Prayer Group 'Whereisejiro' On Social Media

There is a viral story about one Ejiro who went missing after she joined a secret prayer group tagged Naiboith, that targets successful women, make them sell their properties and hand the money to the convener, Joy Solomon. They move to wherever she keeps them and stop communicating with people that know them.Apparently, a lot of women have joined
“I Bear No Grudge Over Okowa’s Defection To APC, I’m Not Leaving PDP” – Atiku Replies

Atiku Abubakar, former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said he is not upset about Ifeanyi Okowa, his running mate in the 2023 election, joining the All Progressives Congress (APC).Ifeanyi Okowa had recently stated that he regretted agreeing to run as Atiku’s vice-presidential candidate, saying it didn’t align with

“If I Had Praised Sanwo-Olu, My Mic Won’t Have Been Turned Off Mid-Speech At Headies” – Odumodu

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has addressed the viral incident that unfolded during his acceptance speech at the 17th Headies Awards, where his microphone was unexpectedly turned off mid-speech.The award show, held on April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, saw Odumodublvck take home two honors, including the coveted “Next Rated”
Kwara Govt Laments Shortage Of Medical Doctors, Blames Japa Syndrome

Kwara state government has expressed concern over shortage of medical doctors, saying that few health workers are attending to thousands of patients across government hospitals in the state.Speaking during a press briefing in Ilorin, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Abdulraheem Abdulmalik, said that the board c

One Suspect Arrested As Police Raid Criminal Camp In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended a suspect following a raid on a criminal hideout in Ukpor, located in Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state.SP Tochukwu Ikenga, spokesman for the state police command, said in a statement released on Tuesday that police operatives from the Rapid Response Squad/Anti-Kidnapping Unit conducted

‘I Would Like To Be Next Pope’ – US President, Trump Declares Intention

U.S. President Donald Trump jokingly said on Tuesday that he would like to be the next pope.When asked whom he would like to see become the next Catholic pontiff, Trump told reporters, “I’d like to be pope. That would be my No. 1 choice.”The U.S. president said he actually had no preference, adding, “I must say, we have a cardinal that hap
IGP Orders Reactivation Of Digital Tinted Glass Permit System, Issues Deadline

The Nigeria Police have reactivated the issuance of Tinted Glass Permits, TGP, nationwide using a digital platform.ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, made this known in a statement on Wednesday. “The Nigeria Police Force, under the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbe
UPDATE: E-Money, Has Been Released From EFCC Custody

Billionaire businessman E-Money has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He was arrested over allegations of Naira abuse at a birthday party for fellow socialite Obi Cubana. The arrest sparked significant online debate, with many Nigerians questioning the selective enforcement of laws and pointing
Face Your BIZ! Toyin Lawani Blasts Aesthetic Dr Bea For Criticising Angela Okorie’s BBL Yansh

Fashion designer, Toyin Lawani, has called out aesthetic doctor, Dr Bea, for criticising Angela Okorie’s BBL yansh after having several injections on her face.A few hours ago, a dermatologist mocked Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie for undergoing Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery.This reaction from the doctor, identified as Dr Bea, follows after