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JUST IN! Lagos APC Women Leader, Ramota Bankole Dies After Performing Hajj in Saudi

The recent passing of Ramota Bankole, a prominent figure in the Lagos Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been met with shock and sorrow. Bankole, who was the former Welfare Secretary of the Lagos APC, died in Saudi Arabia after performing her Hajj rites. Reports indicate that she was among several pilgrims who succumbed to the exc

Troops Arrest Mastermind Behind Deadly Attack In Taraba, Recover Weapons

Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested the alleged mastermind of the deadly attack on Mararaban Azagwa village, in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that scores were killed last week, including a 92-year-old man at Mararaban Azagawa village in Bali.This i
"I’ve 150 Staff, Paid Them 5 Years In Advance" – BBNaija Whitemoney Brags

Big Brother Naija reality star and singer, Hazel Oyeze Onou, aka Whitemoney, has claimed that he has 150 employees on his payroll.The former BBN winner also claimed that he has paid them up to five years in advance.Speaking in a recent interview with Echoo Room, Whitemoney explained that he pays his staff members in advance because it saves him th

VIDEO: Odumodublvck Commends Ayra Starr And Tems For Making It In The Music Industry

Nigerian singer Odumodublvck has praised fellow artists Ayra Starr and Tems for breaking into the music industry despite their challenges as female artistes.In a recent interview with Madam Joyce on her podcast, the singer recalled a moment when he saw Tems during a flight to London and acknowledged her and Ayra Starr's success.He began, &qu
Woman, Okeafor Suzan Accuses Lagos Doctor Of Removing Her Womb Without Consent

A Lagos doctor and Managing Director of Holyfill Hospital, Ayelaje Joseph, has been accused of allegedly removing a woman’s womb, without her consent, in his hospital, located in the Ikorodu area of Lagos.The victim, Mrs. Okeafor Suzan, claimed she visited the hospital for fibroid removal but realized later that her womb was removed without her

Police Raid IPOB Camp, Arrest Four Suspects In Anambra

The operatives of the Anambra state Police command have arrested four members of Indegenous People of Biafra in their hideout, located in Ufuma, Orumba North Local Government Area of the state.In a statement made available by the command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Tuesday, noted that the police-led Joint Security Force in Aguata carried
PICS: Oxford University Confers Honorary Doctorate Degree On Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

The Director General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been conferred with an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Oxford.The former Nigerian Minister of Finance disclosed this in a post and photos on X.com on WednesdayShe wrote, “A great honour to be recognised today by Oxford University with the Honorar

How DNA Revealed Our Dad Fathered 55, Not 103 Children Says Late MKO Abiola’s Son, Abdulmumuni

Abdulmumuni Abiola, son of the acclaimed winner of the 12 June 1993 presidential elections, the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, has recounted how DNA confirmed his dad fathered 55 children, and not 103, as widely believed.Mr Abiola, during an interview on Seun Okinbaloye’s ‘Mic On’ podcast on YouTube, said his father had 40 wive
STEEZE: About Trending Photos Of Farooq Oreagba, Who Stole The Show At 2024 Ojude Oba

The 2024 Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State held on Tuesday, is one for the books.The event, trending on social media, dazzled with its spectacular glitz, grandeur, and cultural resonance. It was a celebration that will be remembered for a long time.This year, the festival honours Awujale, the king of Ijebu-Ode and celebrates the rich tra

Edo Govt Orders Police To Fish Out Killers Of 22Yr Old UNIBEN Graduate

The Edo State Government has given seven days to the State Police Command to fish out the killers of 22-year-old Miss Adekolure Idowu Glory, a recent graduate of the University of Benin, UNIBEN.Gistmania reports that Adekolure was allegedly raped and killed in Iyowa, a community along the Benin-Lagos expressway, Benin City, in Ovia North-East Loca
Man, Ojo Ayegbusi Bags Life Imprisonment For Raping 15Yr Old Girl In Ekiti

An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, on Wednesday, convicted and sentenced one Ojo Ayegbusi to life imprisonment for raping a 15-year-old girl.The defendant, who committed the offence on November 11, 2020, at Ikole Ekiti, was charged with the offence of rape.As stated in the charge, “The innocent survivor (victim) of the rape was comi

JUST IN: Ogun Monarch, TowuladeOf Akinale Is Dead

The Towulade of Akinale in Ewekoro local government area of Ogun State, Oba Olufemi Ogunleye has joined his ancestors.He was 79 years old. He was a foremost journalist who had stints with the old Daily Times of Nigeria.He retired as the General Manager, Public Relations of the defunct Nigeria Airways, was first installed as the Baale of Akinale in
Gov Makinde Approves Appointment Of 89Yr Old Olakulehin As Next Olubadan

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially consented to the appointment of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the next Olubadan of Ibadan land.The governor approved the appointment in a memo signed on June 14, 2024. This was announced in a statement by Makinde's Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju.However, the date for the coronation

SHOCKING; Landlord Kills Family Of 4, Burns Bodies In Fire Pit

A Florida landlord gunned down a family of four with young kids and burned their remains in the fire pit of the home they shared, US police said Tuesday.Rory Atwood, 25, allegedly admitted to slaughtering the “transient” family — which included 5- and 6-year-old children — after getting into a dispute with the parents, who he was friends w
US Soldier Jailed For Nearly Four Years In Russia Over Theft & Threat To Kill His Girlfriend

A Russian court has sentenced a US soldier to three years and nine months in jail on charges of theft and threatening to kill his girlfriend, state news agencies reported.Staff Sgt Gordon Black was sentenced by a court in Vladivostok in Russia’s Far East and will serve his time in a penal colony.Sgt Black, who was arrested in May, had pleaded no

Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Removal Of EFCC Chairman, Olukoyede

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a suit seeking the sack of Mr Ola Olukoyede as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a judgment, dismissed the suit on the grounds that the applicant lacked locus standi (legal right) to institute the case.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) r

Mother Of Six, Hafsat Dahiru Seeks Taraba Gov, Agbu Kefas Intervention Over Detained Husband

Hafsat Dahiru, a mother of six, has called on both the Taraba State governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas and the State Commissioner of Police, David lloyanomon, to order the release of her husband.Musa Dahiru, who is a staff of the State Ministry of Agriculture, was said to have been arrested for allegedly condemning the appointment of the new Chief of Takum

EFCC Arraigns Woman, Nwodo Martha For Alleged N39.8 Million Fraud In Enugu

The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Nwodo Martha, a former Principal Manager at Fidelity Structures Limited before Justice H. U. Ezugwu of the Enugu State High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu State.Martha was arraigned on nine-count charges bordering on stealing by fraudulent
VID: Woman Confronts Man For Allegedly Offering Little Girls N500 To Touch Their Bre@st

A video of a woman confronting an alleged paedophile for allegedly offering little girls N500 to touch them inappropriately has surfaced online.While the man tried to evade being confronted, the woman boldly told him she would take up his case if he towed the same lane again.Watch The Video Below; [size=14pt] VIDEO [/size]

Six Persons Killed As Gunmen Attack Benue Community

Six persons have been killed as gunmen suspected to be local militias invaded Tse Gurgugh Mbahav community in Michihe Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.It was gathered that the gunmen rode on motorcycles to attack the community between 9pm and 10pm on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.The lawmaker representing the constituency in
Death Toll Passes 900 Pilgrims In Hajj After Temperatures Soared

Friends and family searched for missing hajj pilgrims on Wednesday, June 19, as the death toll surged past 900.Relatives who couldn't reach their loved ones scoured hospitals and pleaded online for news after temperatures hit 51.8 degrees Celsius (125 Fahrenheit) in Mecca, Islam’s holiest city, on Monday, June 17.About 1.8 million peo

Relationship Expert, Blessing CEO States Reasons As She Advocates For Ban On Betting Platforms

Controversial relationship expert Blessing CEO has sparked conversations as she calls on the Nigerian government to ban all betting platforms, outlining its adverse effects.In a video posted on her Instagram page, Blessing CEO emphasized that while she has no desire to undermine people’s businesses, she believes the government should ban betting
Video: Couple Sparks Online Discussion Over Wedding Outfit To Court Wedding

An Akure based couple raise concerns on social media over their choice of outfit for their court wedding.Unlike other marrying couples, they did not seem to put too much thought into their appearance, choosing to dress very modestly instead.The lady was dressed in a simple white and black gown while her husband wore a coordinated black shirt and b

Ohanaeze Begs FG To Accept Reconciliation Window Over Nnamdi Kanu Case

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has urged the Federal Government to explore the negotiation window opened by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.Recall that Kanu during his trial on Wednesday hinted at exploiting the process of an out-of-court settlement in t
Nigeria Female Player, Ajibade Bagged Atletico Madrid Player Of The Season

Super Falcons winger, Rasheedat Ajibade has been named Atletico Madrid Femmine’s Player of the Season.It’s the first time the Nigerian will be winning the individual accolade.The 24-year-old enjoyed a remarkable campaign for the Red and Whites.Ajibade registered 10 goals and eight assists for Atletico Madrid during the 2023/24 season.The forme

Documents Reveal How $6.2M Stolen From CBN Within 24 Hours Was Shared

The sum of $6,230,000 allegedly stolen from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on February 8, 2023, was shared and invested into real estate, according to court documents.The $6.2 million, according to the special presidential investigative team, led by Jim Obaze, that probed the tenure of the immediate past CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, was remo

JUST IN: Afrobeat Singer, Davido Sues Sophia Momodu For Custody Of Daughter, Imade

International award-winning singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has dragged Sophia Momodu, the mother of his first child, Imade, to court, seeking custody of the daughter.In an originating motion filed by his lawyers, Dr Olaniyi Arije, Okey Barrah and others, at the Lagos State High Court, dated April 17, 2024, Davido is praying the
Denmark v England: EURO 2024 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

Date: Thursday 20th June, 2024 Time : 5:00 pm Stadium Deutsche Bank Park Referee Artur Dias (Portugal) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Denmark [/size]Denmark boss Hjulmand may decide to stick with the same starting lineup on Thursday, with Crystal Palace's Joachim Andersen, former Chelsea man Andreas Christensen - now at Barcelona -
Spain v Italy: EURO 2024 Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

Date: Thursday 20th June, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium VELTINS Arena Referee Slavko Vincinc (Slovenia) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Spain [/size]Assuaging concerns about their fitness following last week's win over Croatia, both Rodri and Alvaro Morata have taken part in full training and will be available on Thursday.However, Ayme
VID: Presidency Slams Aisha Yesufu Over Allegations Of Tinubu Being ‘Disgraced’ In South Africa

Activist, Aisha Yesufu’s recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu have sparked a heated exchange on social media, with the presidency issuing a robust response.The controversy erupted when Yesufu alleged on Twitter that Tinubu had been disgraced and shunned by South African President Ramaphosa during an inauguration event following his re-elec