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  • Army Troops Arrest Terrorist Leader, Nabamamu In Zamfara

    . Army Troops Arrest Terrorist Leader, Nabamamu In Zamfara

     The Nigerian Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have captured Kachallah Hassan Nabamamu, a notorious bandit leader responsible for terrorizing communities in Mada, Tsafe, and other parts of Zamfara State.The operation, which took place on Thursday at Hegin Mahe, Ruwan Bore in Mada town, Gusau Local Government Area, was a well-coordinated ambush
  • Man Sentenced To Death For Killing His Wife And Brother-in-law In Lagos

    . Man Sentenced To Death For Killing His Wife And Brother-in-law In Lagos

     A Lagos State High Court, presided over by Justice Sherifat Sonaike at Tafawa Balewa Square, has sentenced Benjamin Ogundero to d3ath by hanging for the gruesome m8rder of his wife, Chinyere Ogundero, and her brother, Ifeanyi Joseph, in April 2022.The court found Ogundero guilty of setting both victims on fire while they slept in their home in Abu
  • Obasa Apologizes To DSS Over Assault On Its Men By Lagos Assembly Officials

    . Obasa Apologizes To DSS Over Assault On Its Men By Lagos Assembly Officials

     The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has apologized to security agencies following the recent assault on operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) within the assembly premises.The apology comes after widely circulated videos showed security operatives being manhandled on February 17, 2025, during a
  • Nigerians Celebrate As Mercy Chinwo Wins Best Gospel Artist At Trace Awards 2025

    . Nigerians Celebrate As Mercy Chinwo Wins Best Gospel Artist At Trace Awards 2025

     Renowned gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo has once again made history by winning the Best Gospel Artist award at the Trace Awards 2025.The highly anticipated event, – the second edition – took place on Wednesday, February 26, at The Mora Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania.The award ceremony celebrates excellence in music while bringing together top artis
  • VIDEO: Speed Darlington Shades Burna Boy Over Lamborghini Saga With Sophia Egbueje

    . VIDEO: Speed Darlington Shades Burna Boy Over Lamborghini Saga With Sophia Egbueje

     Controversial artist Speed Darlington has expressed his views on the ongoing Lamborghini controversy involving Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy and Lagos socialite Sophia Egbueje.Burna Boy and Sophia Egbueje have recently attracted media attention following the emergence of a viral audio that disclosed their intimate relationship, alongside allegatio
  • FCT Police Raid Black Spots, Arrest 245 Suspects With Hard Drugs, Weapons

    . FCT Police Raid Black Spots, Arrest 245 Suspects With Hard Drugs, Weapons

     In a bid to enhance security across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Police Command has raided criminal hideouts and black spots in the city, arresting 245 suspects with hard drugs, dangerous weapons and other stolen valuables.The Police also conducted raids on several abandoned and uncompleted buildings that had been turned into drug
  • Verydarkman Receives N50m In His NGO Account From Anonymous Donor, Shares His New Balance (VID)

    . Verydarkman Receives N50m In His NGO Account From Anonymous Donor, Shares His New Balance (VID)

     Nigerian social media users expressed joy when VDM talked about a different subject instead of his issues with Nedu and others.It’s common knowledge that VDM accused the on-air personality of misusing N60 million that was supposed to support Nigerian students with scholarships. Reports indicate that Nedu received N60 million from the scholarship
  • 'You Should Feel Insulted When A Man Invites You To His Dirty House' - Lady Tells Women

    . 'You Should Feel Insulted When A Man Invites You To His Dirty House' - Lady Tells Women

     A Nigerian lady, Confidence Maye Utomi, has opined that a woman should not take it likely when a man invites her to his dirty house.She urged women to have pride and should feel insulted and disrespected when a man invites them to his unkempt house. "You go to a man’s house, the house is messed up, kitchen untidy, things unkempt. Instead o
  • Boat Accident: Police Arraign 2 Men For Alleged Negligence In Kogi

    . 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

    . 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 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 '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

    . 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)

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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)

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . '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

    . '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

    . 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

    . 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.

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