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Boat Accident: Police Arraign 2 Men For Alleged Negligence In Kogi

The police yesterday arraigned two suspects before a Lokoja Chief Magistrates’ Court for alleged conspiracy and negligence leading to a boat accident in Kogi State.The defendants, Musa Dangana and Yakubu Dangana, both residents of Lokoja, are being tried on charges of alleged conspiracy and negligence.The prosecutor, Mr Gabriel Otowu, said that

Bauchi Govt Orders Closure of Schools In The State For A Month Ahead of Ramadan Fast

The Bauchi State Government has mandated a five-week closure of all nursery, primary, and secondary schools from February 26 to April 5, 2025, to observe the Ramadan fasting period and the subsequent Salah celebration. This directive applies to both public and private institutions. This decision has sparked significant backlash, particularly among
Six Persons Killed In Enugu Road Crash

Six people have been killed in a fatal road accident in Enugu State, South-east Nigeria.It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 10 a.m. on Thursday along Agu-Abor Fly Over of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.The crash occurred near the popular Ugwuonyeama, where over 23 people were killed in a fatal petrol tanker explosion in January.Resid

Bayero University Kano 'Loans' 47 Bicycles To Workers To Help Them Cut Transportation Cost

Bayero University Kano (BUK) has introduced a bicycle loan scheme for its workers to help them cope with the rising cost of transportation. The university management has provided 47 bicycles as part of this initiative, aiming to ease the financial burden on staff members due to the high cost of commuting.This move aligns with broader efforts to pr
Soludo's Daughter Reacts After She Was Called Out Over Arrest Of Lady Who Dressed Seductively in Anambra

Adaora Soludo, the daughter of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, has responded after she was dragged into events happening in Anambra State. Earlier this month, a state security personnel was seen announcing that Soludo has ordered that women seen without a bra or panties should be arrested. However, the Anambra State government releas

Burna Boy Failed To Buy Me A Lamborghini After Sleeping With Me – Sophia Egbueje (Leaked VN)

Nigerian music star, Burna Boy has found himself at the center of an online controversy involving socialite Sophia Egbueje and influencer Ama Reginald.Reports circulating online suggest that Sophia Egbueje and Ama Reginald are allegedly at odds over Burna Boy after a leaked audio recording of their conversation surfaced.In the viral clip, Sophia v
Police Reveals Why Meranda’s Security Details Was Removed As Lagos Assembly Crisis Deepens

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mojisola Meranda has had her security details retored to her.It was reported that Meranda’s security details were withdrawn on Thursday morning, leading to heightened tension in the Lagos Assembly speakership tussle.But during a briefing hours after the move, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police

University Lecturer, Kolawole Muyiwa Bags Life Imprisonment Over Rap3 in Lagos

An Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced Kolawole Muyiwa, a former part-time lecturer at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (now Lagos State University of Education), to life imprisonment over r*peJustice Rahman Oshodi ruled that the prosecution had proven the case of def!lement beyond a reasonable doubt.The crime w
30 Year Old Suspected Cultist, Darlington Watson Stoned to D3Ath in Bayelsa

A 30-year-old man, Darlington Watson, was on Wednesday evening, stoned to de.ath by rival cult members at the Agudama-Epie community in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, as the ongoing cult war between the Greenlanders and Bobous intensifiedPunch Metro gathered on Thursday that Darlington, a member of the Greenlanders cult group, was dragged out

NLC Shelves Planned Protest After Reaching Agreement With FG on 35% Teleco's Tariff Hike

The Nigeria Labour Congress has shelved its planned protest scheduled for March 1, 2025, after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government on a 35 per cent increase in telecom tariffsNLC’s decision was welcomed by the National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers on Thursday, as the group called for better relief measures for telc
How I Rejected N500m Offers During my Mother’s Burial – EFCC Boss, Olukoyede Spills

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede, disclosed that he turned down offers of about N500m from various individuals during his mother’s funeral in 2019Olukoyede spoke at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room in Abuja on Thursday with the theme: Ethics, Integrity, Corruption Risk Assessments and Anti

Federal Govt Orders Multichoice Nigeria to Suspend Dstv And GOtv Subscription Hike

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to suspend its planned subscription price hike pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustmentThe consumer watchdog disclosed the directive in a statement signed by its Director
BBNaija's Mercy Eke Shows Off Her Newly Acquired Lamborghini (VIDEO)

Big Brother Naija reality star, Mercy Eke has sparked excitement online after unveiling her latest luxury ride—a Lamborghini Urus.Taking to her nstagram page, Mercy Eke shared the news with her fans, revealing that she had finally added the high-end SUV to her growing car collection.In a video, the BBNaija star gave a glimpse of the sleek interi

US President Trump Debunks Calling Ukraine President Zelensky A Dictator

President Donald Trump on Thursday softened his stance on his reference to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a “dictator.”The United States leader downplayed the remark while taking questions at the White House alongside Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.A journalist asked Trump to comment on the controversial “dicta
Shortly After Her Father's Demise, Actress Ini Edo Grieves Over Death Of Close Friend

Nollywood actress Ini Edo has taken to her page to mourn the death of her close friend a few days after losing her father.Recall that a few days ago, the actress took to her page to announce the passing of her beloved father. The actress shared the heartbreaking news in a heartfelt tribute on Instagram.Mourning her father, Ini Edo described him as

VIDEO; VeryDarkMan Calls Out EFCC Over Alleged Plan To Arrest Him

Controversial social media critic, VeryDarkMan, has called out the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over an alleged plan to arrest him.VeryDarkMan, in a video shared on his Instagram page, alleged that the commission is planning to frame him up for also speaking against its chairman, Olanipekun Olukoyede.While accusing the commissio
Five Persons Killed, Over 50 Abducted In Fresh Zamfara Attacks

Bandits have launched another wave of deadly attacks in Zamfara State, killing five people and abducting more than 50, mostly women and children, across several communities.According to Leadership, the attacks have intensified since the recent visit of the Chief of Army Staff.No fewer than ten communities across six local government areas—Gusau,

'Fish Out Killers Of Our Compatriot' - Nigerians Tells South African Government

The Nigerian Union South Africa, NUSA, has urged the authorities in the country to arrest the alleged killers of a Nigerian, Anthony Mbonu.Gistmania reports that Mbonu was killed in Durban City, South Africa.NUSA National Publicity Secretary, Akindele Olunloyo, who made the plea in a statement on Thursday, said the union strongly condemned the kil
'Fear Of Massive Job Losses Is Why We Allow 50% Telecom Tariff Hike' - Nigerian Govt Defends

The Federal Government has defended its decision to approve a 50 per cent tariff hike for telecommunications services, citing job protection for Nigerians and the need to prevent multinational firms from leaving the country.The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, provided this clarification on Thursday, shortly after l

I Can’t Force Lawmakers To Attend, Obasa Defends Session With Four Members

The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has defended his decision to preside over a plenary session with only four lawmakers in attendance, insisting that he cannot force members to participate.Obasa, speaking on TVC while addressing concerns over the session’s legitimacy, said, “I can’t force people to atten
Abductors Of Makurdi University Female Students Demand ₦40m Ransom

The abductors of female students from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JoSTUM) have demanded a ₦40 million ransom for their release.The students were kidnapped on Tuesday at about 8:30 PM while heading to a lecture hall to study.Following the abduction, fellow students staged protests, demanding the immediate release of their colleagues.

VIDEO: Uche Maduagwu Reacts To Leaked Audio Of Nedu

Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu has slammed controversial activist Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, as he accused him of paying someone N2 million to do the controversial AI voice note about Nedu Wazobia.Gistmania had earlier reported that VeryDarkMan recently played an audio recording of an alleged voice of Nedu bragging of having friends
Police Nab Two Child Trafficking Suspects, Rescue Victims In Imo

The Imo State Police Command has arrested two suspects allegedly involved in child theft and trafficking, rescuing two children in the process.The arrests were made in separate operations carried out by different units of the command.A press statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, revealed that detectives from the State

Suspected Herdsmen Machete Two To Death In Edo

Herdsmen on Thursday killed two farmers identified as Lucky Salami and Julius Arewa in Eware village Etsako West local government area with machetes while a third person identified as Omokhagbon Abu popularly known Udugboya is said to be battling to survive in an undisclosed hospital.This fresh killing is coming less than three days after Governor
Boy Loses Case To Return To London After Parents Enrolled Him In Ghana School

Parents accused of abandoning their 14-year-old son at a boarding school in Ghana over fears of gang involvement in London have been granted permission to leave him there, a judge has ruled.The teenager took legal action against his parents, seeking to return to his home in London, and claimed they had “physically and emotionally abandoned” hi

Bobrisky Reacts To VeryDarkMan’s Allegations Against Nedu

Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has dragged controversial activist, VeryDarkMan, over his recent fight for justice amid the allegations leveled against Nedu Wazobia.Bobrisky who had been at loggerheads with VeryDarkMan, has also called him out over a selective approach to justice, recalling how he celebrated
Gunmen Abduct Oyo Corps Member, Rofiat Lawal On Benin-Ore Expressway

A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Ibadan, Oyo State, Rofiat Lawal, has been kidnapped by unknown abductors along the Benin-Ore Expressway.According to a Facebook post by a user, Agbakwara, Lawal was traveling from Benin, Edo State, back to her place of primary assignment in Ogbomosho when she was abducted. Agbakwara st
"Desperate For Relevance" UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Slams Kemi Badenoch

The United Kingdom Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has slammed Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch, while accusing her of desperately seeking relevance. Starmer described Badenoch as a "self-appointed saviour of Western civilisation desperate for relevance." He spoke during plenary on Wednesday, Feb. 26, in response to Badenoch’s claim on cutting
Husband Sues Prophet For Compensation After Impregnating His Wife

An angry husband is suing a self-proclaimed prophet for compensation after the prophet allegedly impregnated his wife. Edson Chirimani, who claims to be a prophet, has been accused of impregnating a married woman in his congregation, leading to a miscarriage. The woman's identity has not been disclosed.Chirimani has denied the accusations, st