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Suspected Bandits Attack Kebbi Communities, Kill 16 Villagers

No fewer than 16 persons have been killed by gunmen, suspected to be bandits, in an attack on Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages in Augie Local Government Area.It was gathered that the horrible incident occurred over the weekend, when the criminal elements stormed the two villages.This was contained in a statement on Monday, by Spokesman for K

Edo State Comm. Of Police Mrs Betty Enekpen Otimenyin Sacked Over Uromi Killings

Mrs Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin has been removed as the Commissioner of Police in Edo State and Mr. Monday Agbonika has been appointed as replacement.Otimenyin was appointed as the 49th CP of the State on January 16, 2025. She took over from CP Peter Umoru Ozigi at his retirement on January 25, 2025.The new CP Agbonika was until his deployment
Lagos Govt Launches Probe Into Death Of Pregnant Woman Allegedly Denied Treatment Over Deposit

The Lagos State Government has launched a comprehensive investigation into the death of a pregnant woman, Mrs. Folajimi, who allegedly lost her life after being denied medical care at a private hospital in Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki, reportedly because she couldn't provide an upfront deposit.The incident, believed to involve both a private hospital

You Must Do Dirty Work To Attain Success Says Funke Akindele As She Advises Upcomers

Funke Akindele, the popular Nigerian actress and producer, has said that for anyone to succeed and make exploits in life, the person must be willing to do the dirty work.Speaking on the ‘WithChude’ podcast, Akindele explained that doing the dirty work is one of the requirements of achieving success in one’s career.In addition, the actress id
Real Reasons Why Tope Alabi Refused To Perform At Lizzy Anjorin’s Surprise Birthday Party

New details have surfaced revealing why renowned gospel singer Tope Alabi allegedly declined to perform at the birthday celebration of Nigerian actress Liz Anjorin.A filmmaker and author, Oreofe Williams PhD who was privy to the matter disclosed that Ministers Soji and Tope Alabi and their team were not given the endeared privilege of a choice by

Actress, Ini Edo Channels Her Inner Gen Z In New Beautiful Photos

Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Ini Edo, has stunned fans as she channels her inner Gen Z in new photos.The mum of one shared the hot photos on her Instagram page rocking a jean two-piece and a pair of heels.”Channeling my inner Genz vibes right now to remind ya’ll that My sister’s obsession is still showing on Iniedotv….”See Photos Belo
Delta Gov. Aide Gwamnishu Slams Those Telling Him To Stop Posting About Kidnapping Happening Around His Community

Harrison Gwamnishu, the Senior Special Assistant on Civil Society and Youth Mobilisation to the Delta State Governor, has responded after he was criticised for speaking out about the rise in kidnapping in his community despite being a government appointee. He stated that he joined the government to help and would not stop lamenting about the rate

If You Don't Have Unrestricted Access To Your Partner's Phone, They're Hiding Something - Woman Says

Nigerian entrepreneur and digital creator, Ifedayo Agoro, has opined that a partner is hiding something when the person they are in a relationship with cannot grant them unrestricted access to their phone.The newly-engaged businesswoman stated that whatever the partner is hiding might be detrimental to their marriage/relationship.She also stated t
Nigerian Gospel Singer, Steve Crown Announces Wedding Date As He Proposes To Fiancée

Popular Nigerian gospel artist, Steve Crown has set a date for his wedding with fiancée, Ruth Thomas.The singer and Ruth will tie the knot on April 26, 2025.Steve Crown announced his wedding plan with a romantic video of the proposal on his Instagram page, expressing joy and gratitude.He wrote: “Approved by God. We are now forever. Crowningrut

Moment Vehicle Falls From Otedola Bridge, Driver Rescued

A vehicle fell off the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the early hours of Monday, April 7, causing tension among commuters and passersby.There are reports that the car had four occupants, all of whom sustained varying degrees of injury.However, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, which confirmed the incident in a post
Nigerian Muslim Cleric Slams Nursing Mothers Who Br3astfeed In Public

A Muslim cleric, Bello Muhammed Tahir, has warned nursing mothers to desist from br3astfeeding in public.He stated that every responsible man should frown at his wife br3astfeeding in public.According to the cleric, the nud!ty of a woman is for her husband and not for the public. “Do not bre3stfeed in public. Your nudity before marriage remains

Nigerians React As Yul Edochie Claims Women Prefer Confident Men To Wealthy Men

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has found himself in the headlines again, and this time, for handing out dating advice. According to the actor and self-proclaimed love expert, money isn't what attracts women; confidence is.The highly controversial actor took to Instagram on April 7, 2025, Edochie advised men to walk up to women they fancy, irresp
19-Year-Old Ibrahim Abiala Docked For Murder In Ibadan

Oyo State Police Command on Monday arraigned a 19-year-old boy identified as Ibrahim Abiala for stabbing one Musa Mohammadu to death at Aleshinloye market in Ibadan, the state capital.Abiala was arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, IbadanThe police Prosecutor, Insp Olagoke Adegbenro told the court that the defendant committed the off

“I Had To Google The ‘Dress Code’ For Married Women” – Kiekie On Backward Expectations

Actress and content producer Kiekie has talked candidly about the unwelcome comments and social pressures she encountered after getting married and having a child.In a recent interview with the I Said What I Said Podcast, the single mother talked about how she wasn’t ‘dressed like a married woman,’ which left her perplexed. “I started seei
You Can Only Retire Tinubu In 2031 – APC Chieftain Fires Back At Ex-SDP Presidential Candidate

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ayekooto Akindele has declared that an impending coalition of opposition political parties can only retire President Bola Tinubu in 2031.He was reacting to remarks by former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewale Adebayo, that ex-presidential candidates of the Peoples Democ

Gov Dapo Abiodun Pays Condolence Visit To The Ajimobi Family Over The Death Of Their Daughter, Abisola

Gov Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State paid a condolence visit to the Ajimobi family over the weekend to commiserate with them over the demise of their daughter, Abisola Kola-Daisi.Late Abisola passed away in the UK on March 27 after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Kolapo, and three childrenFormer Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fay
'I Am Not Joining SDP' - Gov Alia Addresses Allegation Of El-Rufai Paying Him A Visit

Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has dismissed speculations that he is planning to decamp to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).He stated that the claim is absolutely ''gratuitous and lacks any trustworthy evidence''.Alia asserted that he does not plan on leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC) for anyone, as he remains the

Natasha Osawaru Seen Hanging Out With Fiancé 2Face Idibia And His Daughter

Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru was filmed spending time with her fiancé 2Face Idibia and others, including the singer's daughter. A video seen online shows Tubaba and Natasha on a boat, alongside others. Tuface and Annie's daughter, Isabella Idibia, was on the boat with them. There were others on the boat but their faces were not visible.
Two Nigerians And One Other Sentenced In U.S. For $4.9M Stolen Identity Tax Fraud Scheme

Three men including two Nigerians, Imafedia Adevokhai and Osazuwa Peter Okunoghae, have been sentenced to US federal prison for their roles in a tax refund fraud scheme.The Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, Abe McGlothin, Jr. announced this in a statement obtained on Sunday, April 6.Imafedia Adevokhai, 47, of Alpharetta, Geor

Girl Stabbed To Death By Her Estranged Ex-Boyfriend Two Weeks After Her 16th Birthday

A Florida girl was stabbed by her ex-boyfriend and left for dead two weeks after celebrating her 16th birthday.The body of Abbriella Elliott was found by a hiker about 50 to 100 feet inside the Cypress Lakes Preserve Trailhead in Hernando County U.S., on the morning of March 27, the Hernando Sun reported. Hernando County Sheriff, Al Nienhui said t
'Why We Can't Join 'Take It Back Movement’ Protest' - Northern Youth Council

The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has said its members would not be part of the ‘Take It Back Movement’, nationwide protest scheduled to begin today Monday considering the fragile state of the country, particularly in the Northern region and the potentials for further unrest.The National President of NYCN, Isah Abubakar said this i

'$10 Can’t Buy Lunch In The U.S, But $1 Gets You A Meal In Nigeria' -Tinubu's Aide, Tope Fasua

Dr. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs, has drawn attention to the complexities of poverty measurement and defended the value of the naira in local contexts, despite its high exchange rate against the dollar.Speaking on the Mic On Podcast with journalist Seun Okinbaloye, Fasua addressed the frequent misinterpr
BUSTED; 'How Bobrisky Smuggled ATMs Into Kirikiri And Paid N35m To Live Comfortably' — Kirikiri Baale

A traditional ruler in Lagos has alleged that officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) helped crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, to secure VIP treatment during his stay in prison.The Baale of Kirikiri Town, Chief Babalola Shabi, popularly called “Baale No-Nonsense,” alleged that Bobrisky smuggled eight Automated

Police Officer Kills His Two Kids, In-law's Son & Commits Suicide After Domestic Dispute With Wife

A police officer in Kagoga village in Homa Bay County, Kenya, reportedly k!lled his two children and one other child before taking his own life over a dispute with his wife.David Okebe committed su!cide in his house at Kagoga village, Kakdhimu East Location, in Rachuonyo West Sub-county on Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was attached to Marsabit Police
VIDEO; Minister, Wike Spotted Playing Table Tennis Amid Health Speculations

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has been spotted playing table tennis in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, amid renewed claims on social media about his health. The minister was seen engaging in a ping pong match at Senator Barry Mpigi’s residence, dismissing rumors of his ill health or death.Speculations surrounding Wike’s

‘I Made A Mistake’ – Kebbi Official Apologises For False Claims About LGBTQ Groups In The North

The Permanent Secretary of Cabinet Affairs in Kebbi State, Nasiru Abubakar Kigo, has publicly retracted an earlier statement he made about the existence of registered gay and lesbian groups in Sokoto and Kebbi States.He admitted that the claims were baseless.Kigo made the controversial remarks during a public lecture in Birnin Kebbi during Ramadan
'He Has No Powers To Do Such'- House Of Reps Warns Rivers Sole Administrator Against Making Laws

The House of Representatives has warned the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), against making any laws in the state, saying he has no constitutional power to do so.The House stated this against the backdrop of the administrator’s plan to come up with a fresh budget, following the declaration of a state of emerge
Iyabo Ojo Reacts To Rumour About Being Behind Faceless Blog

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has denied allegations that she is the mastermind behind a popular anonymousIn an interview with Ayo Makun on his Glass House podcast, Iyabo spoke on the logic of her being behind the blog when it often criticizes her and her daughter.Iyabo revealed that she discovered that individuals close to her were providing false
Actress, Sharon Ooja Celebrates Birthday With New Stunning Photos

Sharon Ooja has shared new photos to the delight of her fans as she turns a year olderCaptioning the photos, she wrote; ”Happy birthday to me this is my peaceful joyful era… this year is so special to me .., I call it the year God answered me as it’s my year of rejoicing all through starting from this month. God has said I should ask and it
‘It’s Getting Tiring’: Jaiyeola Kuti Questions Trend Of Dancing To Promote Nollywood Movies

Veteran Nollywood actress Jaiyeola Kuti has taken to Instagram to express her frustration with the current marketing trend in the industry where producers and actors turn to dance skits and social media gimmicks to promote their films.In a heartfelt video posted on her page, the actress didn’t mince words as she addressed fellow filmmakers, incl

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Naija News & Celebrity Gists

Suspected Bandits Attack Kebbi Communities, Kill 16 Villagers

Edo State Comm. Of Police Mrs Betty Enekpen Otimenyin Sacked Over Uromi Killings

Lagos Govt Launches Probe Into Death Of Pregnant Woman Allegedly Denied Treatment Over Deposit

You Must Do Dirty Work To Attain Success Says Funke Akindele As She Advises Upcomers

Real Reasons Why Tope Alabi Refused To Perform At Lizzy Anjorin’s Surprise Birthday Party

Actress, Ini Edo Channels Her Inner Gen Z In New Beautiful Photos

Delta Gov. Aide Gwamnishu Slams Those Telling Him To Stop Posting About Kidnapping Happening Around His Community

If You Don't Have Unrestricted Access To Your Partner's Phone, They're Hiding Something - Woman Says

Nigerian Gospel Singer, Steve Crown Announces Wedding Date As He Proposes To Fiancée

Moment Vehicle Falls From Otedola Bridge, Driver Rescued

Nigerian Muslim Cleric Slams Nursing Mothers Who Br3astfeed In Public

Nigerians React As Yul Edochie Claims Women Prefer Confident Men To Wealthy Men

19-Year-Old Ibrahim Abiala Docked For Murder In Ibadan

“I Had To Google The ‘Dress Code’ For Married Women” – Kiekie On Backward Expectations

You Can Only Retire Tinubu In 2031 – APC Chieftain Fires Back At Ex-SDP Presidential Candidate

Gov Dapo Abiodun Pays Condolence Visit To The Ajimobi Family Over The Death Of Their Daughter, Abisola

'I Am Not Joining SDP' - Gov Alia Addresses Allegation Of El-Rufai Paying Him A Visit

Natasha Osawaru Seen Hanging Out With Fiancé 2Face Idibia And His Daughter

Two Nigerians And One Other Sentenced In U.S. For $4.9M Stolen Identity Tax Fraud Scheme

Girl Stabbed To Death By Her Estranged Ex-Boyfriend Two Weeks After Her 16th Birthday

'Why We Can't Join 'Take It Back Movement’ Protest' - Northern Youth Council

'$10 Can’t Buy Lunch In The U.S, But $1 Gets You A Meal In Nigeria' -Tinubu's Aide, Tope Fasua

BUSTED; 'How Bobrisky Smuggled ATMs Into Kirikiri And Paid N35m To Live Comfortably' — Kirikiri Baale

Police Officer Kills His Two Kids, In-law's Son & Commits Suicide After Domestic Dispute With Wife

VIDEO; Minister, Wike Spotted Playing Table Tennis Amid Health Speculations

‘I Made A Mistake’ – Kebbi Official Apologises For False Claims About LGBTQ Groups In The North

'He Has No Powers To Do Such'- House Of Reps Warns Rivers Sole Administrator Against Making Laws

Iyabo Ojo Reacts To Rumour About Being Behind Faceless Blog

Actress, Sharon Ooja Celebrates Birthday With New Stunning Photos

‘It’s Getting Tiring’: Jaiyeola Kuti Questions Trend Of Dancing To Promote Nollywood Movies

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