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  • Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Visits More International Media Houses to Get Her Voice Heard

    . Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Visits More International Media Houses to Get Her Voice Heard

     Senate President, Godswill Akpabio’s reputation is in freefall on the global stage as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan continues to visit international media houses to get her voice heard.So far, she been interviewed by :BBCSKY NEWSDeutsche Welle News, GermanyThe Economist, 180year old newspaper with a lot of huge respect around the world.Amnesty
  • Moment Catholic Priest, Fr Stephen Echezona Was Kidnapped at a Filling Station in Anambra (VID)

    . Moment Catholic Priest, Fr Stephen Echezona Was Kidnapped at a Filling Station in Anambra (VID)

     Reverend Father Stephen Echezona, the Parish Priest of St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Ichida, Anambra State, was abducted on March 22, 2025, while refueling his vehicle at a petrol station in Ichida. The assailants, operating in a white Lexus SUV without a license plate, engaged in a gunfight with a joint security team comprising the poli
  • Blame me For My Mistakes Not My Religion - Singer Naira Marley Says

    . Blame me For My Mistakes Not My Religion - Singer Naira Marley Says

     Controversial Nigerian musician Abdulazeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, has requested that his fans hold him accountable for his actions and avoid linking his lifestyle to his religion.He remarked that while Islam is “perfect,” its followers are not. He urged fans to focus on his personal faults instead of blaming his faith.On his X handle
  • Excitement As Gospel Singer Steve Crown Announces Engagement (VID)

    . Excitement As Gospel Singer Steve Crown Announces Engagement (VID)

     Popular Gospel singer, Steve Crown, has set social media abuzz with joy as he announces his engagement.The singer took to Instagram to share the exciting news, posting a heartwarming video from the proposal.In the video, Steve Crown is seen tenderly placing a crown on his fiancée’s head while they lovingly hold hands. The moment turned even mor
  • VIDEO: Reactions Trend As Sam Larry is Spotted at Hajj in Mecca

    . VIDEO: Reactions Trend As Sam Larry is Spotted at Hajj in Mecca

     Controversial socialite and music promoter, Sam Larry, who faced significant backlash following the death of Nigerian singer Mohbad. A video surfaced showing Sam Larry and his associates harassing Mohbad during a music video shoot with Zlatan Ibile, leading to public outrage and scrutiny of Larry's actions. ​In an attempt to deflect critici
  • Fresh Explosion Rocks Soku Oil Facility in Rivers State, Third Blast in One Week

    . Fresh Explosion Rocks Soku Oil Facility in Rivers State, Third Blast in One Week

     Barely days after an explosion hit the Trans Niger Pipeline in Gokana, Rivers State, another blast has been reported at the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru Local Government Area, further escalating concerns over the region's safety and stability.  The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), a prominent grassroots NGO, co
  • AMVCA 2025 Nominees Unveiled: Adedimeji Lateef, Uzor Arukwe, Chioma Chukwuka, Others Nominated

    . AMVCA 2025 Nominees Unveiled: Adedimeji Lateef, Uzor Arukwe, Chioma Chukwuka, Others Nominated

     The nominees for the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have been unveiled, celebrating excellence in African cinema and television.This year’s nominations recognise a stellar lineup of actors, filmmakers, and content creators who have made remarkable contributions to the industry over the past year.Leading the acting nominations
  • "Why I Can't Condemn Hushpuppi Despite His Fraud Conviction" - Daddy Freeze

    . "Why I Can't Condemn Hushpuppi Despite His Fraud Conviction" - Daddy Freeze

     Popular Nigerian media personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, known as Daddy Freeze, has once again spoken out about his controversial friendship with convicted internet fraudster, Hushpuppi, insisting he never benefited financially from the relationship.  Hushpuppi, whose real name is Ramon Abbas, was arrested by the FBI in the United Arab Emirates
  • "My Father Rendered Me Homeless After I Participated In A Beauty Pageant" – Bianca Ojukwu

    . "My Father Rendered Me Homeless After I Participated In A Beauty Pageant" – Bianca Ojukwu

     Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and former beauty queen, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has opened up about her difficult journey to success — revealing how her family rejected her after she entered a beauty pageant.  Speaking during the Nigerian Women’s Day event at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, held at the Un
  • Death Toll Among New Nigerian Newspaper Retirees Hits 108 Amid Unpaid Benefits

    .. Death Toll Among New Nigerian Newspaper Retirees Hits 108 Amid Unpaid Benefits

     The number of New Nigerian Newspaper (NNN) retirees who died waiting for their unpaid entitlements has climbed to 108 following the death of Yahaya Z. Bako, a former staff member in the Marketing Department, over the weekend.  Bako’s death was confirmed in a message shared on the NNN Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) beneficiaries'
  • TikToker Claims Arrest Over Criticism Of President Tinubu’s Government (Videos)

    .. TikToker Claims Arrest Over Criticism Of President Tinubu’s Government (Videos)

     A Nigerian TikToker has sparked controversy after alleging that he was arrested by police for participating in the ongoing "30-Day Rant Challenge," where creators voice their grievances about the government.  In a series of viral videos circulating on TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), the content creator recounted how he and his team
  • So Sad! Commercial Motorcyclist Commits Suicide After Wife Left With Children

    . So Sad! Commercial Motorcyclist Commits Suicide After Wife Left With Children

     A commercial motorcyclist simply identified Papa Ejime has reportedly killed himself after he allegedly drank a substance suspected to be an insecticide.The incident occurred on Sunday morning at Oghara, Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State.It was learnt that the deceased killed himself after his marriage crashed recently.It was gathe
  • Pandemonium In Cross River As Policeman Goes Berserk And Kills Four Passersby

    . Pandemonium In Cross River As Policeman Goes Berserk And Kills Four Passersby

     Pandemonium erupted at Atakpa near the popular Calabar Watt Market in Calabar South local government area of Cross River State on Sunday, March 23, following the k!lling of four passersby allegedly by an armed policeman.According to eyewitnesses, the officer went berserk, firing several gunshots into the air and the bullets mistakenly hit the vict
  • I Met Asake’s Mother As Single Mother, I Didn’t Snatch Her – Musibau Alani Opens Up

    . I Met Asake’s Mother As Single Mother, I Didn’t Snatch Her – Musibau Alani Opens Up

     Fuji Musibau Alani has addressed allegations surrounding his relationship with Asake’s mother, FaliMusibau, who is Asake’s stepfather, denied claims that he took Fali away from her former husband, MaloMusibau revealed that he met Fali as a single mother, already separated from Malo, and that they got married and had three children together.He
  • 17-Year-Old Girl, Fatima Adamu Arrested In Borno Over Alleged Newborn Death

    . 17-Year-Old Girl, Fatima Adamu Arrested In Borno Over Alleged Newborn Death

     The Borno State Police Command has apprehended a 17-year-old girl, Fatima Adamu, on allegations of infanticide following the death of her newborn baby.  Reports indicate that Fatima, a resident of Gamari Village in Niger Republic, gave birth to a healthy male child around 8:00 am on March 21, 2025. However, moments after the baby’s first cr
  • Nigerian Woman in Germany Declares She Doesn’t Want Kids, Cites Societal Pressure (Video)

    .. Nigerian Woman in Germany Declares She Doesn’t Want Kids, Cites Societal Pressure (Video)

     A Nigerian woman living in Germany, identified as Olawande, has sparked online debate after openly declaring she doesn’t want children — despite being married for three years.  In a video shared on social media, Olawande explained her stance, addressing the constant pressure from family and friends questioning when she and her husband wou
  • Lagos Police Nab 22-Year-Old Suspected Car Theft Syndicate Member

    . Lagos Police Nab 22-Year-Old Suspected Car Theft Syndicate Member

     The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man suspected to be part of an armed robbery syndicate specializing in stealing vehicles from the eastern region of Nigeria and reselling them in Lagos.  Confirming the arrest on Saturday, the command's spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, revealed that the suspect was apprehended
  • Man Shares Chat with Ex-Girlfriend Who Dumped Him for Refusing to Engage In Fraud

    .. Man Shares Chat with Ex-Girlfriend Who Dumped Him for Refusing to Engage In Fraud

     A young man identified as @MarkissLulu has taken to social media to reveal his heartbreak after his girlfriend ended their relationship, allegedly because he refused to engage in internet fraud, popularly known as ‘Yahoo,’ to make money.  Posting on X (formerly Twitter), MarkissLulu shared screenshots of their private conversation, exposi
  • Two Injured As Customs Officers Clash With Youths In Adamawa

    . Two Injured As Customs Officers Clash With Youths In Adamawa

     Two individuals were injured following a violent clash between youths and operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State.  The confrontation erupted around 4:00 a.m. on Friday in Kilange Village, when a customs patrol team returning from an anti-smuggling operation encountered a mob of youths
  • Veteran Actor, Jide Kosoko Speaks Out On Sexual Exploitation In Nollywood, Urges Actors To Uphold Integrity (Video)

    . Veteran Actor, Jide Kosoko Speaks Out On Sexual Exploitation In Nollywood, Urges Actors To Uphold Integrity (Video)

     Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, has addressed the troubling issue of s*xual exploitation within the Nigerian film industry, urging aspiring actors to prioritize their dignity and self-respect.  Speaking on the *Honest Bunch* podcast, Kosoko emphasized that no one should feel compelled to exchange their morals for a movie role. He acknow
  • Frustrated Man Lashes Out Over Lagos Supermarket’s ₦30 Charge For Nylon Bag (Video)

    .. Frustrated Man Lashes Out Over Lagos Supermarket’s ₦30 Charge For Nylon Bag (Video)

     A frustrated Lagos resident has sparked an online debate after publicly criticizing supermarkets for charging customers extra fees for nylon bags.  In a viral video circulating on social media, the man, shopping at a supermarket in the Isheri area of Lagos, voiced his outrage after being asked to pay ₦30 for a nylon bag to carry items worth
  • Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka Condemns Rivers State Emergency, Calls For Constitutional Reform

    . Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka Condemns Rivers State Emergency, Calls For Constitutional Reform

     Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has strongly criticized the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, arguing that the decision undermines Nigeria's federal structure.  The move, announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, suspended all elected officials in the state and installed a sole administrator f
  • Over 13,000 Nigerian Refugee Claims Denied in Canada Amid Rising Rejection Rates

    . Over 13,000 Nigerian Refugee Claims Denied in Canada Amid Rising Rejection Rates

     Canada has turned down at least 13,171 Nigerian refugee applications between January 2013 and December 2024, new data from the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) reveals.  In 2024 alone, 811 Nigerian claims were rejected, placing Nigeria among the top five countries with the highest denial r
  • Widow, Chidinma Ugoji Battles In-Laws Over Late Husband’s Property, Shares Evidence To Counter Mistress Claims (Photos)

    .. Widow, Chidinma Ugoji Battles In-Laws Over Late Husband’s Property, Shares Evidence To Counter Mistress Claims (Photos)

     A grieving Nigerian widow, Chidinma Ugoji, has publicly accused her late husband’s family of attempting to discredit her marriage in a bid to seize his property.  Taking to her Facebook page, Chidinma revealed that her late husband’s elder brother testified in court, claiming she was merely a mistress — not a legally recognized wife —
  • Troops Crush Bandit Hideouts, Seize Arms In Taraba State Crackdown

    . Troops Crush Bandit Hideouts, Seize Arms In Taraba State Crackdown

     In a series of intense operations, troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, working alongside Sector 2 Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have dismantled multiple bandit camps, seized weapons, and arrested key suspects across Taraba State.  Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for
  • Four Arrested Over Death Of Bauchi Security Guard, Polmi Dauda Following Alleged Theft Accusations

    . Four Arrested Over Death Of Bauchi Security Guard, Polmi Dauda Following Alleged Theft Accusations

     The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four individuals in connection with the death of a 20-year-old security guard, Polmi Dauda, after an altercation near his workplace.  The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Mohammed Wakili, released a statement on Sunday detailing that the incident was initially reported on March 22 by th
  • 26-Year-Old Nigerian Model, Ololade Ayelabola Sets Catwalk World Record After Facing Rejection

    .. 26-Year-Old Nigerian Model, Ololade Ayelabola Sets Catwalk World Record After Facing Rejection

     Lagos-based model Ololade Ayelabola has etched her name into history by walking an incredible 125.11 kilometers (77.74 miles) on a catwalk — setting a new world record for the longest distance covered on a runway.  The 26-year-old achieved this feat over five days during a fashion event she organized in Lagos, after being turned away from a
  • G.O. Of MFM, Dr. Daniel Olukoya Warns Against Spiritual Consequences of Premarital Sex (Video)

    . G.O. Of MFM, Dr. Daniel Olukoya Warns Against Spiritual Consequences of Premarital Sex (Video)

     Dr. Daniel Olukoya, General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), has issued a strong warning about the spiritual dangers linked to premarital s3x, particularly for men who deflower women.  Speaking during a recent sermon, Olukoya explained that such acts create a lasting spiritual covenant between the man and the woman,
  • Naval Officer, Cynthia Akor Rescued in Joint Operation After Abuja Kidnapping

    . Naval Officer, Cynthia Akor Rescued in Joint Operation After Abuja Kidnapping

     In a coordinated overnight operation, a joint security task force successfully rescued Lt. Cynthia Akor, a naval officer abducted in Abuja, from a hideout in Nasarawa State .  The rescue mission, conducted between 2 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, involved the military, operatives from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Federal Capital Territor
  • One Dead, Two Injured As Sokoto Community Battles Bandits In Fresh Attack

    . One Dead, Two Injured As Sokoto Community Battles Bandits In Fresh Attack

     A deadly clash between residents of Baidi community in Tangaza Local Government Area and armed bandits on Saturday, March 22, left one person dead and two others wounded.  Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene as the attackers stormed the village in broad daylight, arriving on six motorcycles, with three heavily armed men on each bike. 

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