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Defection: 'PDP Almost Killed My Ambitions' – Ibori’s Daughter, Erhiatake Speaks

Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, daughter of former Delta State Governor Chief James Ibori and representative of Ethiope Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, has described her defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the best decision of her political career.Speaking during a constituency emp

PICS: Nigerian Soldiers Rescue Four Kidnap Victims In Delta Forest

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued four kidnap victims from a hideout in the Ugbolu forest, located in the Oshimili Local Government Area of Delta State.Major Emmanuel Onoja, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, said the victims had been held captive in the forest for
VIDEO; Sen Ireti Kingibe Apologizes To Colleagues For Walking Out Of Senate Chambers

Sen Ireti Kingibe, the lawmaker representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has tendered an unreserved apology to her colleagues after she angrily walked out of the Senate Chamber in protest.Kingibe, after apologizing, added that she expects fairness in the Senate for everybody and expects to get the kind of concessions given to others durin

Vice President, Shettima Reacts As Dangote Truck Crushes Two Borno Varsity Students To Death

Kashim Shettima, Nigeria's Vice President, has expressed his condolences over the deaths of two Borno State University (BOSU) students, who were killed in a fatal road accident on Wednesday involving the university's bus and a Dangote Cement truck.Stanley Nkwocha, the spokesman to the VP, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. “The
Man, Magaji Nasir Arraigned For Killing Trader In Kano Market

A man Magaji Nasir, been arraigned before a Kano High Court sitting in Rano Local Government Area of the state over alleged murder.The suspect from Bulbula village in Rano LGA, allegedly went to a rice market in the area and assaulted the deceased, Zakari Ahmad, over a minor disagreement, leading to his demise.The state prosecutor, Amina Yah

UPDATE; President Tinubu To Present 2025 Budget Tuesday

President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly next Tuesday, December 17.The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, made the announcement about the budget presentation today, Thursday.He said President Tinubu will make the budget presentation at the House of Representatives’ chamber by 11 a.m.He discl
VIDEO; Moment Tourist Falls Out Of Train While Dangling Out Of The Carriage For A Selfie

A horrifying moment unfolded when a tourist fell from a train after colliding with a tree while leaning out of the carriage to record a video.The young woman was holding onto the railings and leaning back when her head got caught in some branches and she was quickly dragged from the carriage.In horrifying footage of the incident, one of her arms c

Nigerian Lesbian Amara Calls Out Her Ex-Girlfriend, Uyaiedu Ikpe-Etim's Family

The popular Nigerian gay rights activist, who is well known as Amara The Lesbian, has called out the family of her ex-girlfriend, Uyaiedu Ikpe-Etim.Recall that in 2022, Uyaiedu, the lesbian sister of Nollywood actress, Nse Ikpe-Etim, accused Amara of being abusive, claiming she displayed violent behaviours during their relationship and screamed at
3 Nigerian Men Indicted In Multi-Million Dollar Internet-Enabled Investment Fraud Scheme In US

No fewer than three Nigerian nationals have been charged in the United States for their involvement in a transnational internet-based investment fraud scheme, according to a statement by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, unsealed charges against t

Gridlock As Truck Falls, Blocks Gbagada Expressway In Lagos

Motorists on the Gbagada-Oworonshoki Expressway in Lagos have been advised to seek alternative routes after a truck overturned in a lone accident on Wednesday afternoon, blocking nearly 90 percent of the road and causing significant gridlock.In the video captured by Vanguard Media, traffic from Oshodi to Gbagada, and Gbagada to Third Mainland Brid
Hisbah Commission Conducts Mass Wedding For 100 Couples In Zamfara

On Wednesday, December 11, Zamfara State Hisbah Commission, conducted a mass wedding ceremony for 100 couples in the State.The State Governor, Dauda Lawal stood as the guardian of the grooms, while the Emir of Zamfara, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmad, took the role of the father and guardian of the brides.Before the wedding prayers commenced, Governor Lawal

'I’m The Leader Of Plantashun Boiz Not 2face' – Blackface Clears Air

Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo, the famous Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Blackface has claimed ownership of ‘Plantashun Boiz’, a defunct music group which consisted of himself, 2Face, and Faze.Blackface made the claim while discussing his intention to bring back the old music group in 2024.Speaking in his latest interview with media pers
Bank Workers Blame CBN As Cash Shortage Worsens

The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institutions has blamed the escalating cash shortage nationwide on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s failure to fulfill the cash requirements of commercial banks.Speaking with The PUNCH, ASSBIFI President, Olusoji Oluwole, highlighted the dire impact of the scarcity, particularly as

VIDEO; MOBO Awards Founder Kanya King Diagnosed With Stage 4 Bowel Cancer

The founder of the MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards, Kanya King CBE, has been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer.The activist and media personality took to Instagram to announce the diagnosis, sharing that its given her a renewed sense of purpose.In the video, she encouraged fans to be persistent with their doctors if they think something is w
VIDEO: Lady Excited As Her Oyinbo Lover Flies In From US To Attend Her Sign-Out

A Nigerian lady has been left beaming with smiles after her oyinbo lover flew all the way from the United States to attend her sign-out. She took to Tiktok to share the video. The man could be seen signing on her shirt during the sign-out ceremony. She captioned: “When my sweet man flew down all the way from US just to attend my sign-out.” R

UK-based Lady Laments As She Reveals What She Misses About Nigeria

A UK-based Nigerian lady has taken to social media to lament, stating that she misses Nigeria. The lady with the X handle, @omotodunnn spoke while comparing UK and Nigeria. She wrote: “I miss Nigeria. You could be walking down the road, and a sugar daddy would just say, “Fine girl, let me drop you off.” But in the UK, there’s nothin

Chief Of Defense Staff Reveals The Number Of Terrorists Who Surrendered To Troops In Six Months

General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), has announced that between July 10 and December 9, 2024, a total of 129,417 Boko Haram terrorists and their family members surrendered to security forces.The CDS made this revelation at the ongoing 18th Africa Security Watch Conference in Doha, Qatar monitored by our correspondent on zoom

Drama As Angry Mob Descends On Hoodlums For Theft Of Transformer Cables In FCT

In the Ikwa community near Zuba, within the Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT, some youths reportedly confronted and apprehended two suspected hoodlums accused of stealing transformer cables.A resident of Ikwa, Abdullahi Musa, said the incident happened on Monday, around 10:23pm when the suspects invaded a transformer mounted in the area and cut
Nkechi Blessing’s Boyfriend, Xxssive Reacts As She Unveils New Man

Xxssive, the boyfriend of Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has broken his silence after she showed off her new man. Recall that the actress had yesterday taken to social media to show off her new lover. Reacting to the photo, Xxssive wished them well. He wrote: “May God bless ur new home. Amen”.

Oshiomhole Replies Akpabio After He Said Monday Okpebholo Will Retire Him

Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole has replied Senate President Godswill Akpabio by saying that Edo is the greatest state after Akwa Ibom in Nigeria. The lawmaker made the statement during the Senate’s valedictory session in honor of Governor Monday Okpebholo on the floor of the Upper Legislative Chamber on Wednesday. The lawmaker said Okpebhol
'Come Home For Christmas' – IPOB Tells Ndigbo, Assures Security

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on Ndigbo to return to their homeland for the Christmas season, assuring them that its Eastern Security Network (ESN) operatives will provide safety and maintain a peaceful atmosphere throughout the festive period.This was contained in a statement by the group’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emm

Five Women Charged With Prostitution In Ekiti

Five women have been arraigned at the chief magistrates’ court sitting in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly soliciting pr0st!tution in a public place.The defendants identified as Oluwatosin Ogundahunsi (30) Achu Jennifer (40), Joy Emmanuel (45), Hellen John (42) and Aminat Abiola (34), were arraigned by the Ekiti State police command.The prosecutor,
VIDEO; Lady Shares Her Mum’s Reaction To Her Semi-Permanent Tattoo

A young Nigerian lady has shared how her mother reacted after she got a tattoo.The lady had gotten a semi-permanent tattoo inked on her leg and her let her mother see it. However, her mother did not take this well at all.In a video she shared online, the lady is seen lying down while listening to her mother scold her over the tattoo.The mother thr

Three Students Dead, 30 Others Injured In Borno Varsity Bus Accident

Three students of Borno State University have been reported dead while 30 others sustained varying injuries in a tragic road accident as they celebrated their graduation in Maiduguri.The accident occurred around 5:15pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in the Moranti suburb along the Maiduguri/Damaturu highway.Witnesses said the students were in a
VID; 51 Street Traders And Miscreants Arrested During A Raid By LAGESC In Ikoyi, Lagos

At least 51 street traders and miscreants were arrested during a clearance operation conducted by the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps on Tuesday night.This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday, by the state Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab.Wahab noted that the clearance operation in Mo

Seven Farmers Killed By Unknown Assailants In Ebonyi Community Attack

Seven persons, mostly farmers, have been killed by unknown assailants in Akaeze community in the Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.Residents told Punch on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 that the victims were reportedly ambushed on their farmlands on Monday.Videos and photos showed at least five individuals lying lifeless on the ground, their

"Tinubu Making Life Easier For Nigerians" – Bwala Claims

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said the president’s Renewed Hope agenda is to make life easier for all Nigerians.Bwala made the remark while noting that the Immigration Service launched the electronic gates at international airports in a bid to enhance the travel experience and reduce challen
Court Adjourns Ganduje’s Bribery Trial Till 2025

A Kano State High Court has fixed February, 2025, for the hearing of preliminary objections in the suit against Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and seven others.The eight-count charge, filed by the Kano State Government in April, borders on bribery, misappropriation, and diversion of public funds ag
Bode George Urges Tinubu To Reduce Petrol Price To N300 Per Litre During Yuletide

Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on President Bola Tinubu to reduce the price of petrol to N300 per litre during the yuletide season.George made this suggestion during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos on Wednesday. “I have been thinking, as a Nigerian, what can we do because the anger and
House Of Reps Order Temporary Halt On Tinted Glass Ban In Abuja

The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command to suspend the enforcement of the ban on tinted glasses and covered number plates on vehicles.This decision was made after lawmaker Muktar Shagaya (APC, Kwara) moved a motion of urgent public importance during Wednesday’s plenary session.Shagaya explaine