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  • VIDEO: Drama as Speed Darlington Threatens to Leave Club Over Burna Boy’s Song

    . VIDEO: Drama as Speed Darlington Threatens to Leave Club Over Burna Boy’s Song

     Controversial singer and internet personality, Speed Darlington, caused a scene at a club recently when he threatened to leave because the DJ played a Burna Boy song.In a viral clip, Speed Darlington could be heard warning the DJ in Pidgin, “I go go,” making it clear he would exit if the song continued.The DJ, not wanting to lose the energy in
  • Power Outage, Fuel Shortage During Surgery Claims Woman’s Life At Minna Hospital

    . Power Outage, Fuel Shortage During Surgery Claims Woman’s Life At Minna Hospital

     A man has been thrown into mourning after his wife tragically passed away during a surgical operation at Jummai Babangida Aliyu General Hospital, Minna, following a prolonged power outage and a reported lack of fuel for the hospital’s backup generator.The grieving husband shared the heartbreaking story in a series of emotional posts on Facebook.
  • Osun Monarch, Pastor Plead Guilty to $4.2m COVID-19 Fraud Case in US, Face Jail Term

    . Osun Monarch, Pastor Plead Guilty to $4.2m COVID-19 Fraud Case in US, Face Jail Term

     Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, and Pastor Edward Oluwasanmi have both pleaded guilty to scamming the United States government out of 4.2 million dollars in COVID-19 relief funds.Court documents cited by Punch revealed that Oluwasanmi used a network of companies, including Dayspring Transportation Limited, Dayspring Holding I
  • Woman Accuses Supplier Of Defrauding Her of ₦40 Million, Goes Into Hiding Over Loan Default (Video)

    . Woman Accuses Supplier Of Defrauding Her of ₦40 Million, Goes Into Hiding Over Loan Default (Video)

     A Nigerian woman has raised alarm on social media after alleging she was defrauded of ₦40 million by a man who promised to supply her goods, forcing her into hiding as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) pursues her over unpaid loans.The distressed woman shared her ordeal in a video posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), where
  • Nigeria Among Top African Countries Deported From US (See Full List)

    . Nigeria Among Top African Countries Deported From US (See Full List)

     Nigeria has been ranked third on the list of African countries with the highest number of deportations from the United States between 2020 and 2025.A total of 437 Nigerian nationals were removed from the US during the period.This is according to recent data from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, as reported by Vanguard.Ah
  • Businesswoman Breaks Down in Tears After Boutique Is Looted (Video)

    . Businesswoman Breaks Down in Tears After Boutique Is Looted (Video)

     A Nigerian businesswoman has taken to social media to express her anguish after unknown individuals broke into her boutique and stole all her merchandise.The emotional scene was captured in a video posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), where the distraught woman is seen weeping while speaking on the phone.In the heartbreaking clip, she lamented
  • Six Villagers Killed, Others Abducted In ISWAP Ambush in Borno

    . Six Villagers Killed, Others Abducted In ISWAP Ambush in Borno

     Suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched a deadly ambush on villagers from Pulka community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of six residents.The attack, which took place around 4:30 p.m. at the Bokko-Ghide/Ngoshe bush, was reported by security expert Zagazola Ma
  • NDLEA Nabs Three Ghanaian Women Smuggling Cannabis At Seme Border

    . NDLEA Nabs Three Ghanaian Women Smuggling Cannabis At Seme Border

     Three Ghanaian women have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) while attempting to smuggle illicit drugs into Nigeria through the Seme border area of Badagry, Lagos.The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, from Abuja.Accordin
  • Rapper Sasha P Assaulted by Group of Women During Road Dispute (Photos)

    .. Rapper Sasha P Assaulted by Group of Women During Road Dispute (Photos)

       Nigerian rap icon Anthonia Yetunde Alabi, popularly known as Sasha P, has recounted a harrowing experience after she was attacked by a group of young women during a road altercation.In a statement shared via her X account on Sunday, Sasha P revealed that the incident unfolded while she was attempting to peacefully resolve a minor traffic di
  • NDLEA Seizes Cocaine Hidden in Body Cream Shipment Bound for Saudi Arabia

    . NDLEA Seizes Cocaine Hidden in Body Cream Shipment Bound for Saudi Arabia

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 46 wraps of cocaine, weighing 547 grams, concealed inside body cream containers intended for shipment to Saudi Arabia.This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy.According to Babafemi, the interception too
  • NDLEA Busts ₦1bn Drug Cartel Operating From Luxury Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos (Photos)

    .. NDLEA Busts ₦1bn Drug Cartel Operating From Luxury Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos (Photos)

     In a major crackdown on organized drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a large-scale cannabis operation hidden within an 80-room hotel in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos.According to a statement released on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA operatives recov
  • Deadly Drug Crisis: Trillions Lost, Thousands of Lives At Risk As Fake Medicines Flood Markets

    . Deadly Drug Crisis: Trillions Lost, Thousands of Lives At Risk As Fake Medicines Flood Markets

     Nigeria is grappling with an escalating public health emergency as counterfeit and substandard drugs worth trillions of naira continue to flood the markets, putting millions of lives at risk. In sweeping enforcement actions in recent weeks, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) seized and destroyed fake pharmace
  • Heartbreak and Healing: Nigerian Lady Recounts How Fiancé Canceled Wedding Weeks To Big Day

    .. Heartbreak and Healing: Nigerian Lady Recounts How Fiancé Canceled Wedding Weeks To Big Day

     A Nigerian woman has recounted the emotional ordeal she faced after her fiancé abruptly canceled their wedding just weeks before the ceremony, despite no wrongdoing on her part.Sharing her story via a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the woman revealed that the cancellation came as a complete shock. She described how, despite thorough prepa
  • Five Killed in Rivers State Explosion Linked to Illegal Petroleum Storage

    . Five Killed in Rivers State Explosion Linked to Illegal Petroleum Storage

     At least five people have been confirmed dead following an explosion that rocked a residential area in Omoku, headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Saturday.The blast, which occurred around 11 a.m., was said to have originated from a room used to store illegally refined petroleum products, according to Fynefac
  • Father, Stepfather Arraigned In Ondo Court For Rap!ng 10-yr-old Girl & Procuring An Abortion

    .. Father, Stepfather Arraigned In Ondo Court For Rap!ng 10-yr-old Girl & Procuring An Abortion

     A 10-year-old girl in Ondo State has allegedly been defiled by her father, Adebowale Adegboye, and stepfather, Idowu Akinseye. Both men were said to have had carnal knowledge of the victim at different times.The 38-year-old father was further said to have procured ab@rtion for her when she got pregnant. The suspects were arrested alongside a medic
  • Police Bust Arms Cache in Akwa Ibom, Arrest 72-Year-Old Suspect, Monday Maurice Okoko

    . Police Bust Arms Cache in Akwa Ibom, Arrest 72-Year-Old Suspect, Monday Maurice Okoko

     The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered a criminal armory in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, arresting a 72-year-old man identified as Monday Maurice Okoko.According to a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, the raid was carried out at about 5:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, following credible intelli
  • “Pope Francis was killed by COVID-19 Vaccine" - Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Sparks Outrage (Video)

    .. “Pope Francis was killed by COVID-19 Vaccine" - Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Sparks Outrage (Video)

     Prominent Nigerian televangelist and founder of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has ignited controversy following comments he made about the death of Pope Francis.After news of the Pope’s passing spread online — prompting a flood of condolences on social media — Oyakhilome stirred debate with claims made during a recent sermon. Whil
  • Man Narrates How He Nabbed Lady Who Scammed Him Of Over ₦500,000 With Fake Pregnancy, CS Story

    . Man Narrates How He Nabbed Lady Who Scammed Him Of Over ₦500,000 With Fake Pregnancy, CS Story

     A Nigerian man has shared a cautionary tale online, revealing how he was scammed out of over ₦500,000 by a woman who faked a pregnancy and lied about undergoing a cesarean section (CS).In an anonymous account posted on social media, the man explained that the ordeal began in April 2017 when he met the woman during a night out with friends in Iba
  • Missing JAMB Candidate, Esther Oluwafayofunmi Oladele Found Safe Two Days After Disappearance

    . Missing JAMB Candidate, Esther Oluwafayofunmi Oladele Found Safe Two Days After Disappearance

     A JAMB candidate who went missing on April 24 while on her way to sit for her UTME examination has been found safe, two days after her disappearance.The news was confirmed via a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), where the candidate’s family had earlier raised an alarm over her sudden disappearance. Her sister had previously taken to social me
  • NAFDAC Shuts Down Abuja Supermarket Over Sale of Banned & Counterfeit Products

    . NAFDAC Shuts Down Abuja Supermarket Over Sale of Banned & Counterfeit Products

     The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed a supermarket in the Maitama district of Abuja for allegedly selling banned, unregistered, and counterfeit products.In a statement released by the agency, officials disclosed that during an inspection visit, they uncovered several prohibited and unapproved items o
  • Woman, Salamatu Arrested in Adamawa for Scalding Ex-Husband’s Fiancée With Hot Water

    . Woman, Salamatu Arrested in Adamawa for Scalding Ex-Husband’s Fiancée With Hot Water

     Police in Adamawa State have arrested a woman, identified as Salamatu, for allegedly attacking her ex-husband’s fiancée with hot water, causing severe injuries.The shocking incident took place in Jambutu, Yola North Local Government Area, just months before the couple’s scheduled wedding.According to eyewitness accounts, Salamatu, driven by j
  • 2Baba Reunites With Mother Amid Controversy Over Alleged Romance With Natasha Osawaru (Video)

    .. 2Baba Reunites With Mother Amid Controversy Over Alleged Romance With Natasha Osawaru (Video)

     Nigerian music icon, 2Baba Idibia, has reunited with his mother, Rosemary Idibia, amid swirling rumors about his alleged relationship with Natasha Osawaru.The reunion comes after speculation that 2Baba’s mother disapproved of his reported romance with Natasha, a controversy that has sparked widespread attention. The situation escalated recently
  • Video Of PHCN Outage During Mark Zuckerberg’s Visit To Lagos Goes Viral

    .. Video Of PHCN Outage During Mark Zuckerberg’s Visit To Lagos Goes Viral

     A video capturing a humorous moment during Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s visit to Lagos has sparked widespread reactions across social media.In the clip, renowned Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan is seen deep in conversation with Zuckerberg when an unexpected power outage struck — courtesy of the country's unreliable electricity sup
  • 30-Year-Old Man Takes Own Life After Wife’s Death In Niger

    . 30-Year-Old Man Takes Own Life After Wife’s Death In Niger

     A 30-year-old man, identified simply as Mr. Stephen, has died by suicide in Ikumi Shako Ward, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, weeks after losing his wife.Sources close to the family said Stephen had been battling severe depression following the death of his second wife in March 2025. Friends and relatives revealed that he often lament
  • Bauchi Police Arrest Man, Johnson Joh For Trafficking Teenage Girl, Cecelia Cosmos To Burkina Faso For Prostitution

    . Bauchi Police Arrest Man, Johnson Joh For Trafficking Teenage Girl, Cecelia Cosmos To Burkina Faso For Prostitution

     The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Johnson John of Gwallameji, for allegedly trafficking a 19-year-old girl, Cecelia Cosmos, into prostitution abroad.According to a statement by the police, the incident began on April 12, 2025, when John reportedly deceived Cecelia with the promise of a lucrative job opportunity in Lag
  • Shock As Woman Finds Dead Wall Gecko Inside Puff-Puff Bought From Lagos Vendor (Video)

    .. Shock As Woman Finds Dead Wall Gecko Inside Puff-Puff Bought From Lagos Vendor (Video)

     A Nigerian woman has sparked outrage online after revealing she discovered a dead wall gecko inside a puff-puff snack she purchased from a street vendor.Sharing her experience on X (formerly Twitter), the woman posted images showing the disturbing find — a fried wall gecko, its head and body visibly intact, embedded within the puff-puff.Fortunat
  • "Nigeria’s Excess Crude Account Stagnant At $473,754" - Accountant-General, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi

    . "Nigeria’s Excess Crude Account Stagnant At $473,754" - Accountant-General, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi

     The Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has confirmed that Nigeria’s Excess Crude Account (ECA) remains at a balance of $473,754.57 as of April 2025.Ogunjimi made the disclosure during the 149th session of the National Economic Council (NEC) held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting was chaired by Vic
  • Police Uncover Human Trafficking Ring In Ibadan, Rescue 84 Victims (Video)

    .. Police Uncover Human Trafficking Ring In Ibadan, Rescue 84 Victims (Video)

     The Oyo State Police Command has dismantled a major human trafficking syndicate operating in Ibadan, rescuing 84 victims in a dramatic raid on a property in the city’s Orogun area.Police confirmed that 83 adults and one child, all reportedly nationals of the Democratic Republic of Congo, were freed during the operation. It remains unclear how lo
  • Gunmen Abduct Kwara Legal Officer, Elizabeth Arinde, NBA Calls for Urgent Rescue Efforts

    . Gunmen Abduct Kwara Legal Officer, Elizabeth Arinde, NBA Calls for Urgent Rescue Efforts

     Barrister Elizabeth Arinde, Head of the Legal Department at Oke Ero Local Government Area in Kwara State, has been abducted by gunmen while travelling to Ilorin.The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ilorin Branch, confirmed the incident in a statement signed by its Chairman, S.M.H. Kosemani, on Friday, April 25, 2025. According to the statement, Ari
  • Tory MPs Weigh Ousting Kemi Badenoch As Leader Amid Plunging Poll Numbers

    . Tory MPs Weigh Ousting Kemi Badenoch As Leader Amid Plunging Poll Numbers

     Pressure is mounting within the Conservative Party as senior Tories reportedly consider replacing party leader Kemi Badenoch following a string of poor poll results ahead of next week's crucial local elections.According to a report by Bloomberg, over two dozen Conservative MPs have expressed dissatisfaction with Badenoch’s leadership, citin

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