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  • Veteran Actor, Zack Orji Heads To UK For Post-Surgery Evaluation (Photos)

    .. Veteran Actor, Zack Orji Heads To UK For Post-Surgery Evaluation (Photos)

     Renowned actor Zack Orji has embarked on a trip to the United Kingdom for a post-surgery evaluation. This development follows his health scare late last year when he collapsed in his Abuja home's restroom, leading to two critical brain surgeries.Pictures capturing Orji at the airport as he prepared for his journey surfaced online today, March
  • Gospel Artist, Chinyere Udoma Mourns Loss as Fire Destroys Lagos Music Studio (Video)

    .. Gospel Artist, Chinyere Udoma Mourns Loss as Fire Destroys Lagos Music Studio (Video)

     Renowned Nigerian gospel artist, Chinyere Udoma, has taken to Instagram to express her grief after her music studio in Lagos state was engulfed in flames, resulting in substantial damage to equipment worth millions of naira.The fire, reportedly sparked by faulty electrical wiring, completely devastated the studio, leaving behind a scene of ashes a
  • Former BBNaija Contestant, Deji Morafa Attains Pharmaceutical License In The U.S.

    .. Former BBNaija Contestant, Deji Morafa Attains Pharmaceutical License In The U.S.

     In a significant stride towards his career advancement, former Big Brother Naija housemate, Deji Morafa, has achieved a notable milestone in the United States by obtaining a pharmaceutical license.Morafa took to his social media platform to share the exciting news with his followers. He uploaded a screenshot of the congratulatory email he received
  • Kano Police Apprehend 22 Suspected Hoodlums, Declare 30 Others Wanted (Photos)

    .. Kano Police Apprehend 22 Suspected Hoodlums, Declare 30 Others Wanted (Photos)

     In a bid to clamp down on the resurgence of thuggery and violent crimes in Kano State, the Kano State Police Command has arrested twenty-two suspected hoodlums while declaring thirty others wanted.According to the spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Ussaini Gumel, announced the est
  • Pregnant Woman, Mmesoma Odili Loses Baby During Detention Over Land Dispute In Anambra

    .. Pregnant Woman, Mmesoma Odili Loses Baby During Detention Over Land Dispute In Anambra

     In Umuosiegbo village, Umunya, located in the Oyi local government area of Anambra State, Mrs. Mmesoma Odili finds herself engulfed in sorrow after suffering the loss of her pregnancy during eight days of detention at the Zone 13 Police Headquarters in Ukpo, Anambra State.The heartbreaking ordeal began when the police, unable to apprehend her husb
  • After Spending Two Years In Prison, Court Acquits 23-year-old Man, Victory Tasie Accused Of R*ping Girlfriend

    . After Spending Two Years In Prison, Court Acquits 23-year-old Man, Victory Tasie Accused Of R*ping Girlfriend

     After spending two years in prison, Victory Tasie, a 23-year-old man accused of r*ping his 19-year-old girlfriend, has been discharged and acquitted by Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Ikeja S*xual Offences and Domestic Violence Court.The judge ruled on a no-case submission filed by Tasie's counsel, Mrs Rukayat Owolabi, dated March 19, 2024, le
  • American Rapper, 50 Cent Faces Rap3 Accusations By Ex-girlfriend, Daphne Joy

    . American Rapper, 50 Cent Faces Rap3 Accusations By Ex-girlfriend, Daphne Joy

     Renowned American rapper and entrepreneur, 50 Cent, has been embroiled in controversy after his ex-girlfriend and mother of his child, Daphne Joy, accused him of rape and assault.The allegations surfaced amid reports that 50 Cent was seeking sole custody of their son, Sire, following Joy's involvement in a lawsuit against Sean "Diddy&quo
  • Brentford v Manchester United: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Brentford v Manchester United: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Saturday 30th March, 2024 Time : 9:00 pm Stadium  Gtech Community Stadium Referee  Simon Hooper (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Brentford [/size]Owing to his last-man foul and sending-off at Turf Moor, Reguilon - who spent the first half of the season on loan at Man United - must serve his one-game suspension this weeken
  • Chelsea v Burnley: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Chelsea v Burnley: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Saturday 30th March, 2024 Time : 4:00 pm Stadium  Stamford Bridge Referee  Darren England (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Chelsea [/size]Chelsea will be without Romeo Lavia (thigh), Wesley Fofana (knee), Christopher Nkunku, Reece James and Lesley Ugochukwu (all hamstring) due to injury, while Levi Colwill (toe), Chukwuem
  • BREAKING! CBN Increases Capital Base For Commercial Banks

    . BREAKING! CBN Increases Capital Base For Commercial Banks

     The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the capital base for commercial banks with international authorisation to N500bn and national banks to N200bn.CBN confirmed this on Thursday, in a statement signed by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Sidi Ali.The apex bank’s move mandates substantial increases in the minimum capital base
  • 20yr Old Man Arrested For Kidnap, Murder Of Police Officer’s Son In Bauchi

    . 20yr Old Man Arrested For Kidnap, Murder Of Police Officer’s Son In Bauchi

     The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended a suspect in connection with the kidnapping and subsequent killing of 12-year-old Christopher Bala in Magama town, Gumau Local Government Area of the state.Daily Post reports that the victim, who was reportedly abducted on March 21, 2024, while on an errand, is the son of a Police officer, ASP Bala Y
  • 13 Persons Arrested and Charged to Court For Failing to Use Pedestrian Bridge in Lagos

    . 13 Persons Arrested and Charged to Court For Failing to Use Pedestrian Bridge in Lagos

     Thirteen pedestrians were arrested on Thursday in the Oshodi area of Lagos for failure to use the pedestrian bridge. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbi Wahab, disclosed this on his official X handle.The arrests were made by operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps in conjunction with officials of the
  • VIDEO: NAFDAC Raids Factory Where Fake Bottled Water is Produced in Port Harcourt

    . VIDEO: NAFDAC Raids Factory Where Fake Bottled Water is Produced in Port Harcourt

     The National Agency for Food and Drug Control NAFDAC has uncovered a counterfeit bottled water operation in Port Harcourt, targeting the popular brand Eva water.Acting on a tipoff, officials raided a dilapidated shop on Pipe Line Road, Eneka, disguised as a pool house, where suspects were found producing the fake water. The operation revealed a di
  • World Cup Kiss Scandal: Disgraced Spanish FA Chief, Luis Rubiales Facing 2.5 Years In Prison

    . World Cup Kiss Scandal: Disgraced Spanish FA Chief, Luis Rubiales Facing 2.5 Years In Prison

     The axed Spanish FA chief who planted an unwanted ki-ss on a Women’s World Cup winner’s lips should be jailed for two-and-a-half years, prosecutors sayDisgraced Luis Rubiales should also pay £85,000 compensation to victim Jenni Hermoso if convicted of sexual assault and covering up the infamous “Kissgate” scandal.The demands were laid out
  • BREAKING: FG Declares March 29 And April 1 Public Holidays To Celebrate Easter

    . BREAKING: FG Declares March 29 And April 1 Public Holidays To Celebrate Easter

     To commemorate Good Friday and Easter Monday celebrations, the Federal Government has declared Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1, as public holidays.The Federal Government made the announcement in a statement issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Wednesday in Abuja.Speaking through the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, D
  • Full Text Of What Tinubu Said At Funeral Of 17 Soldiers Killed In Delta

    . Full Text Of What Tinubu Said At Funeral Of 17 Soldiers Killed In Delta

     TEXT OF AN ADDRESS DELIVERED BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU AT THE FUNERAL OF THE FALLEN SOLDIERS AT NATIONAL CEMETERY ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 27, 2024Protocols Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff and other Service Chiefs, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief of Staff, and other military officers.It is with heavy heart that I jo
  • JUST IN: Kidnapped Edo PDP Chairman, Tony Azegbemi Regains Freedom

    . JUST IN: Kidnapped Edo PDP Chairman, Tony Azegbemi Regains Freedom

     After eleven days in the hands of his abductors, the Edo State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP Dr. Tony Azegbemi has been released.Aziegbemi was said to have arrived his residence at about 3am. The news of his release was broken by Senator Odion Ugbesia at about 6.17 am but it could not be confirmed whether ransom was paid or not
  • Man, Chike Ibezim Arraigned For Accusing Fashola of Writing Judgment For President Election Tribunal

    . Man, Chike Ibezim Arraigned For Accusing Fashola of Writing Judgment For President Election Tribunal

     The Federal government today March 25 arraigned one Chike Ibezim for allegedly defaming former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola. Ibezim is one of three individuals who took to social media to accuse Fashola of writing the judgments of the presidential election petition court (PEPC) that dismissed the petitions by the Labour Party (
  • BREAKING: CBN Sells Forex To BDCs @N1,251/$1

    . BREAKING: CBN Sells Forex To BDCs @N1,251/$1

     The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a circular to BDCs informing them that they sold $10,000 t0 each BDC at a rate of N1,251/$1.In a circular seen by @goldmynetv , each BDC is to sell the dollars to eligible customers at a rate not exceeding 1.5% above the purchase price.This suggest BDC are not expected to sell above N1,269/$1.“We refer to o
  • UPDATE; ONSA Confirms Escape Of Binance Executive, Says He Fled Nigeria With Smuggled Passport

    .. UPDATE; ONSA Confirms Escape Of Binance Executive, Says He Fled Nigeria With Smuggled Passport

     The ONSA confirms escape of Binance executive, fled Nigeria with smuggled passport, further says officials responsible for his custody already arrested.Until his escape, Nadeem Anjarwalla, who holds British and Kenyan nationalities and serving as Binance’s Africa regional manager, was being tried by Nigerian courts. The suspect escaped while und
  • Four Persons Feared Dead As Stampede Breaks Out During Ramadan Almsgiving Zakat In Bauchi

    . Four Persons Feared Dead As Stampede Breaks Out During Ramadan Almsgiving Zakat In Bauchi

     Four persons have lost their lives in Bauchi State as a result of a stampede during an almsgiving zakat event for the poor.The stampede occurred at about 10am at the Shafa Holdings Company plc headquarters along Jos Road, on Sunday.A 17-year-old identified as Naima Abdullahi, is currently receiving medical treatment at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa U
  • Over 250 Abducted Kaduna School Children Regain Freedom

    . Over 250 Abducted Kaduna School Children Regain Freedom

     The Kaduna State Government has confirmed that the 287 schoolchildren abducted from Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State, have regained their freedom.This was revealed in a statement signed by Governor Senator Uba Sani, on Sunday.The statement read in part, “I wish to announce that our Kuriga school children have been released. �
  • Adamawa Police Apprehend Six Suspects For Receiving Stolen Tricycles

    . Adamawa Police Apprehend Six Suspects For Receiving Stolen Tricycles

     In a proactive move against tricycle theft, the Adamawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of six individuals suspected of receiving stolen tricycles.According to a statement released by the command's Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the arrests were made on Wednesday, March 20, marking a significant milestone in the
  • Tragic Accident Claims Mother's Life, Injures Children In Ikorodu

    . Tragic Accident Claims Mother's Life, Injures Children In Ikorodu

     In a heartbreaking incident, a mother lost her life, and three of her children sustained injuries following an accident in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin.SP Hundeyin verified the occurrence of the accident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, shedding light on the t
  • Police In Bauchi Arrest Three-man Gang For Extortion And Threats Of Kidnapping

    . Police In Bauchi Arrest Three-man Gang For Extortion And Threats Of Kidnapping

     The Bauchi State Police Command has announced the dismantling of a three-man gang engaged in extortion and threats of kidnapping, following the arrest of the suspects involved.According to the spokesperson for the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, ANIPR, the suspects were apprehended for criminal conspiracy, intimidation, threat to life, and attem
  • Sheffield United Faces Financial Uncertainty Amid Fraud Allegations Against Nigerian Investor

    .. Sheffield United Faces Financial Uncertainty Amid Fraud Allegations Against Nigerian Investor

     Sheffield United Football Club is grappling with financial uncertainty following allegations of fraud against Nigerian businessman, Dozy Mmobuosi, who had invested £10 million in the struggling English side.According to reports, legal advisors have cautioned Sheffield United that they may be required to repay the £8.85 million investment along w
  • World Institute For Peace Gives Federal Govt Ultimatum To Question Sheik Gumi Over Insecurity

    . World Institute For Peace Gives Federal Govt Ultimatum To Question Sheik Gumi Over Insecurity

     In a bold move aimed at addressing the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, the World Institute for Peace has issued a stern ultimatum to the federal government, demanding the interrogation of Sheik Ahmad Gumi within the next seven days.The chairman of the institute, Lamina Kamiludeen, made this declaration in a statement released from Osogbo on Satu
  • Bandits Shoot Politician Dead During Ramadan Prayers, Abduct Wife, Daughters In Katsina

    .. Bandits Shoot Politician Dead During Ramadan Prayers, Abduct Wife, Daughters In Katsina

     Tragedy struck on Saturday night as bandits launched a deadly assault on worshippers observing Ramadan prayers in Mairuwa village, located in the Faskari local government area of Katsina State.According to reports, several worshippers fell victim to the attack, with at least two individuals losing their lives while another sustained critical injur
  • Gunmen Abduct 10 Passengers In Benue State: Terrifying Incident Highlights Security Concerns

    ..Gunmen Abduct 10 Passengers In Benue State: Terrifying Incident Highlights Security Concerns

     In a harrowing incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, at least 10 passengers traveling in a commercial bus from Wukari, Taraba State, to Gboko, Benue State, were abducted by unknown gunmen in Jootar, Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue.According to reports gathered by Sunday Vanguard, the passengers, identified as artisans,
  • Tragic School's Hostel Fire Claims Life Of Female Student, Shamsiya Murtala Of Federal Uni, Yobe

    .. Tragic School's Hostel Fire Claims Life Of Female Student, Shamsiya Murtala Of Federal Uni, Yobe

     The Federal University, Gashu’a, Yobe State, mourns the loss of one of its students, Shamsiya Murtala, who tragically lost her life in a fire incident that engulfed one of the school's female hostels on Saturday.The university conveyed the heartbreaking news through an official statement on its Facebook page, expressing profound sadness ove

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