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![Tragedy Strikes UNILESA As 100-Level Student, Gbolahan Ojolo Dies From Electrocution During Thunderstorm]()
The University of Ilesa (UNILESA), Osun State, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Gbolahan Ojolo, a 100-level student in the Department of Business Administration, who was electrocuted during a thunderstorm on Friday, April 18, 2025.The incident was confirmed in an official statement released on Saturday by the University![.]()
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![Gospel Star & RCCG Pastor, Bolaji Olarewaju 'Big Bolaji', Dies At 50 After Brief Illness]()
The Nigerian gospel music community is in mourning following the passing of renowned gospel singer and ordained pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Bolaji Olarewaju, popularly known as Big Bolaji or Big B. He died on Easter Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the age of 50.His family announced the sad news in an official statement on S![.]()
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![Afrobeat Superstar, Davido Eyes Nollywood As He Reveals Passion For Film & Acting Talent (Video)]()
Afrobeats megastar David Adeleke, popularly known as **Davido**, has revealed that his passion for storytelling extends far beyond music, expressing his deep interest in the African film industry and plans to venture into movie-making.In a candid chat with content creator **Darryl**, the award-winning singer disclosed that if he hadn’t achieved![.]()
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![Tension at Bauchi Emir’s Palace as Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau Reportedly Slaps Foreign Minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar During Turbaning Ceremony]()
A moment of celebration turned into political drama on Friday at the Emir’s Palace in Bauchi as the state’s Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, allegedly slapped the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, during a heated exchange.The shocking incident occurred during the turbaning of former Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abuba![.]()
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![Outrage In Aba As Employer Allegedly Pushes House Help Off Two-Storey Balcony For Offending Her (Photo)]()
A disturbing case of alleged abuse has sparked outrage on social media after a house help was reportedly thrown off the balcony of a two-storey building by her employer in Aba, Abia State.The shocking incident, which was shared in a viral Facebook post by a concerned resident, is said to have occurred at No. 204 Niger Street, directly opposite New![.]()
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![District Head Accused Of Orchestrating Attack On Mobile Policeman In Niger State]()
The Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Abdullahi Adamu Elleman, has come under pressure to arrest and prosecute the District Head of Kashikoko in Bida Local Government Area, Malam Sa’idu Minin Nagya, over allegations of attempted murder, armed robbery, and grievous bodily harm.The call was made in a petition filed by Abuja-based legal practi![.]()
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![Speed Darlington Cries Foul After Losing Celebrity Boxing Match to Portable, Blames 'Juju' for Defeat (Video)]()
Nigerian rapper Darlington Okoye, better known as Speed Darlington, has offered his own explanation for his defeat to controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, in their much-anticipated celebrity boxing bout.The match, which took place on Saturday morning at the Balmoral Events Centre in Lagos, ended abruptly in the first![.]()
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![One Killed, Police Officer Injured In Violent Clash With Hoodlums During Night Operation in Gombe]()
A late-night confrontation between a group of armed hoodlums and police operatives in the Kumbiya-Kumbiya Quarters of Gombe Local Government Area has resulted in the death of one suspect and serious injuries to a police officer.The incident, which occurred around 10:10 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, was disclosed by security analyst Zagazola Makama v![.]()
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![Eight Arrested Over Alleged Killing and Secret Burial of Newborn At Maiduguri Hospital]()
Eight individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged killing and secret burial of a newborn baby at Kwatam Private Hospital, located along Baga Road in Maiduguri, Borno State. The incident, which took place on April 18, 2025, has prompted a full investigation by the police.According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the alarming![.]()
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![Police Arrest Alleged Serial Rap!st, Chidiebere Mbene For Murder Of 15-yr-old Boy, In Anambra]()
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested an alleged serial rap!ist, Chidiebere Mbene, for the murder of a 15-year-old boy in Unubi, Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, April 18, 2025, said the suspect killed the teenage boy after rap!ng h![.]()
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![Man, Muhammad Ma’aba Beaten To Death In Niger State Over Dispute Involving Divorced Woman]()
A tragic incident occurred in Fujeregi village, Gbako Local Government Area, Niger State, on April 17, 2025, where Muhammad Ma’aba was reportedly beaten to death by a group led by Alhaji Yikangi, the ex-husband of a woman he intended to marry.Sources close to the community revealed that Ma’aba was ambushed on the road between Saganuwa and Fuje![.]()
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![“Stop Twisting Scripture”- Clerics Slam Pastor David Ibiyeomie Over Controversial Sermon]()
A storm of criticism has erupted within Nigeria’s Christian community following controversial remarks by Pastor David Ibiyeomie, founder of Salvation Ministries, who claimed in a recent sermon that Jesus Christ “hated poverty” and intentionally avoided poor people during His earthly ministry. In a viral video that has sparked heated![.]()
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![Tragedy Strikes Owerri House Party As Two Die, Others Hospitalized After Alleged Drug & Alcohol Overdose]()
A house party turned deadly in Owerri, the Imo State capital, as two young individuals were confirmed dead and two others left battling for their lives following alleged excessive consumption of drugs and alcohol.The tragic incident, which has sent shockwaves across social media, was brought to public attention through a viral video posted on X (f![.]()
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![Former Governor Of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose Vows To Oppose Atiku in 2027, Blames PDP Crisis On Zoning Betrayal]()
Former Governor of Ekiti State and prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ayodele Fayose, has declared that he will once again oppose the presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar if he contests in the 2027 general election.Fayose made the declaration during an appearance on *Politics Today*, a Channels Televis![.]()
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![Taraba Police Nab Notorious Suspect, Umar Ahmad; Recover Rifles Including One Stolen in Deadly 2023 Ambush]()
Taraba State Police Command has recorded a significant success in its ongoing campaign against criminal activity with the arrest of a notorious suspect and the recovery of a cache of arms, including a rifle previously stolen from the force.According to a statement released on Saturday by the command’s spokesperson, James Leshen, 40-year-old Umar![.]()
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![Woman Exposes Disturbing Pregnancy Claim From Girl Allegedly Involved With Her Brother (Video)]()
A woman has shared a disturbing revelation on TikTok after a girl claimed to be pregnant by her brother, who allegedly refuses to take responsibility for the situation.In a video posted on her TikTok account, the woman displayed a series of shocking messages. The first conversation was with her brother, who seemed confused and was seeking advice o![.]()
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![Police Rescue 10 UNIBEN Students Abducted Along Benin-Ore Expressway]()
The Edo State Police Command has successfully rescued ten students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) who were abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Benin-Ore expressway in the Ofosu area, near the border of Edo and Ondo States.The students, who were en route to Babcock University for the Annual GYC Africa Conference, were kidnapped on April![.]()
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![Bandits Abduct Four In Late-Night Raid On Sokoto Community]()
At least four residents have been abducted following a fresh attack by armed bandits on Dunkawa, a community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.The incident, which took place late Friday night, was disclosed by a security analyst known as Bakatsine in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday morning. According to the post, the![.]()
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![Sowore Decries Lack Of Consequences For Evil In Nigeria, Says "Good People Die Early" (Video)]()
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticized the state of justice and morality in Nigeria, lamenting that those who commit evil seem to thrive while upright citizens often suffer.Speaking on the *Noble Nigeria* podcast hosted by Noble Eyisi, Sowore voiced his frustration over what he described as a distur![.]()
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!["I Paid a Heavy Price For Opposing Buhari, Spent Seven Years In Court" - Ayodele Fayose]()
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has opened up about the personal cost of his political battles, revealing that his opposition to former President Muhammadu Buhari landed him in a protracted legal ordeal that has lasted seven years.Speaking on *Politics Today*, a Channels Television programme, on Friday, Fayose lamented that his dec![.]()
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!["I Expect Tinubu To Throw In The Towel, Not Contest In 2027 " – Datti Baba-Ahmed]()
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, former Vice Presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP), has boldly asserted that President Bola Tinubu will not seek re-election in 2027, should he be a wise and strategic politician. Appearing on Arise Television’s *Prime Time* program on Friday, Baba-Ahmed stated that he believes President Tinubu's time in of![.]()
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![Travelers Pay ₦28 Million Ransom After 12 Days in Captivity By Sea Pirates in Rivers State]()
Six travellers, including five men and one woman, have revealed that they were forced to pay a ransom of ₦28 million to secure their release after spending 12 days in the custody of suspected sea pirates along the Bille-Port Harcourt waterway in Rivers State.The group was abducted on April 4, 2025, near the New Calabar River while traveling from![.]()
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![Ayodele Fayose Claims PDP Governors Prefer Tinubu Over Atiku, Dismisses Coalition Efforts]()
Ayodele Fayose, the former Governor of Ekiti State, has stirred controversy by claiming that many governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) favor President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over their own party’s former presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.Appearing on Channels TV's *Politics Today*, Fayose critic![.]()
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![Presidency Denies Allegations Of VP Shettima Being Denied Entry To Presidential Villa]()
The Presidency has vehemently rejected recent reports suggesting that Vice President Kashim Shettima was denied entry into the Presidential Villa, calling the claims "entirely fabricated" and "a baseless display of wishful thinking."In a statement issued on Saturday, April 19, Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to th![.]()
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![Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Hong Community, Adamawa; Cause Widespread Destruction]()
A fresh wave of terror struck Hong Local Government Area (LGA) in Adamawa State on Friday night as suspected Boko Haram militants launched a violent assault on Dabna village in the Yadul/Dugwaba District. The attack, which lasted from 10 pm Friday to 3 am Saturday, left properties destroyed and residents in a state of fear.Armed with explosive dev![.]()
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![BREAKING! Uncompleted Storey Building Collapses in Ojodu, Lagos; Multiple People Feared Trapped (Videos)]()
A devastating incident occurred on Saturday morning in the Ojodu area of Lagos when an uncompleted storey building partially collapsed, leaving several individuals feared trapped under the rubble.The building, which was reportedly home to Equal Rights Restaurant, is situated along Oremeta Street, Ojodu. Emergency response teams, including rescue p![.]()
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![Father of Girl Killed in Akure Accident Disputes Police Claim, Insists First Lady, Remi Tinubu's Convoy Killed Daughter]()
The grieving father of nine-year-old Saratul Lawal, the young girl reportedly killed during First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s visit to Akure, Ondo State , has publicly challenged the police version of events, insisting that eyewitnesses identified a vehicle from the First Lady’s convoy as the cause of the fatal incident.Speaking in an emotion![.]()
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![Peter Obi Meets Teen, Quadri Alabi Accused Of Robbery, Offers Support for Education & Training (Photos)]()
Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential flagbearer in the 2023 general election, on Friday, April 18, paid a personal visit to 17-year-old Quadri Alabi, the teenager who rose to fame during the last election after a photo of him standing defiantly before Obi’s campaign convoy went viral.Alabi, who had since become symbolic among Obi’s![.]()
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![Murder Suspect ‘Killaboi’ Extradited From Qatar To Face Trial In Nigeria]()
The Nigeria Police Force has successfully extradited Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, popularly known as "Killaboi", from Doha, Qatar, to Nigeria to face charges over the alleged murder of 21-year-old Miss Augusta Oseodion Onuwabhagbe, a first-class student of Lead City University.The suspect, who had been on the run since July 2023, was flown![.]()
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![How Two People, Sheriff Salifu &Blessing Adama Were Found Dead & Nak3d Inside Room After Alleged Food Poisoning In Kogi]()
Tragedy struck in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State on Friday as two individuals, identified as Sheriff Salifu and Blessing Adama, were found dead in a suspected case of food poisoning.According to the Kogi State Police Command, the victims were discovered lifeless in Salifu’s room after he failed to come out as usual. Concerned by the u![.]()
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How Two People, Sheriff Salifu &Blessing Adama Were Found Dead & Nak3d Inside Room After Alleged Food Poisoning In Kogi
Tragedy Strikes UNILESA As 100-Level Student, Gbolahan Ojolo Dies From Electrocution During Thunderstorm
Afrobeat Superstar, Davido Eyes Nollywood As He Reveals Passion For Film & Acting Talent (Video)
BREAKING! Uncompleted Storey Building Collapses in Ojodu, Lagos; Multiple People Feared Trapped (Videos)
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