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'Akpabio Must Step Aside, He Cannot Serve As A Judge In His Own Case' - Deji Adeyanju

Nigerian human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju has reacted to the suspension of Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate.Speaking via a statement on Thursday, he argued that even if the lawmaker’s accusation are frivolous, the senate has a duty to investigate the allegations.He insisted that the Senate Presi

Moment Davido’s Father Addresses Aliko Dangote As ‘Small Boy’ At An Event

A video has captured the heart-warming conversation between Dr Adedeji Adeleke, father of singer, Davido, and Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, during a gathering.In the video, prominent figures were at an event, engaging in a lighthearted conversation with close associates, and exchanging warm pleasantries.The conversation took a surprisi
Another Petrol Tanker Carrying PMS Falls In Oyo

A petroleum-laden tanker conveying 50,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol has fallen in Oyo State.The incident occurred along the Ogbomoso/Ilorin Expressway.General Manager, Oyo State Fire Service Mr Yemi Akinyinka confirmed the development to Dailypost on Thursday.Akinyinka noted that men of the agency were immediately m

Sophia Egbueje And Ama Reginald Allegedly Lodge In The Same Apartment Amid Burna Boy Saga

Popular socialites, Sophia Egbueje and Ama Reginald seem to have put their issues aside by lodging in the same apartment, following a highly publicized feud.The two were spotted together in a recent clip shared on their Snapchat stories, posing in the same apartment.The reconciliation comes after Sophia Egbueje was embroiled in a scandal involving
Harassment Allegation: Reno Omokri Dares Natasha Akpoti To Take Lie Detector Test

Former presidential media aide Reno Omokri has challenged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to undergo a lie detector test following her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.Omokri, in a video posted on social media, revealed that Akpoti-Uduaghan made similar allegations against him in 2021.He said, “On Tuesd

VIDEO; Davido Threatens Radiogad For Criticizing His Song

Singer Davido has threatened popular social media commentator, Radiogad for criticizing his forthcoming album, 5ive.Gistmania recalls that Radiogad had criticized Davido while commenting on the second snippet released from 5ive, his new album.Condemning the song quality, Radiogad advised Davido to quit music.Reacting to him, Davido took to Radioga
Group Demands Arrest Of Asari Dokubo, Others Over Alleged Threats To Oil Production

The Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM) has demanded the arrest of prominent Ijaw leaders over alleged threats to disrupt oil production if the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is impeached.RRM, an interest group based in Port Harcourt, accused former militant leader, Alhaji Asari Dokubo, and the President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Prof

Notorious Lakurawa Terrorist's Kingpin, Maigemu, Shot Dead In Kebbi

The Kebbi government said a notorious kingpin of Lakurawa terrorist group simply identifies as Maigemu has been killed in a gun-duel with security operatives and local vigilante in Kuncin Baba community of Arewa Local Government area of the state.Maigemu was killed on Thursday by a combined team of security operatives, including members of vigilan
Court Bars Woman Who Still Bears Matrimonial Name 11 Years After Divorce

After 11 years of divorce, a customary Court at Rumuogba in Rivers State has stripped Mrs Kate Ngbor of continuing to bear her former husband’s name with immediate effect.The claimant, Chief Sam Ngbor, has, in suit no: OCC/9/2021, sought a court order to restrain his former wife, Mrs Kate Mgbor, from continuing to bear his name.The court granted

VIDEO; Proud Father Escorts Daughter To Office After Securing Job At Big Firm

A video has captured the heartwarming moment a man accompanied his daughter on her first day at a new job.The young woman, who goes by @emimonies on TikTok, shared a video of the emotional moment, revealing how her father followed her to work despite it being a rainy day.She had just secured a position as a marketing officer at Zenith Insurance Bu
Hallelujah Challenge: Lady Stages Proposal, Cries In Anticipation Of Husband

A video has captured the moment a young lady eager to tie the knot took part in the Hallelujah Challenge by staging a romantic proposal for herself.The Hallelujah Challenge, a prayer manifestation movement led by gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey, encourages believers to “dress like the miracle” they want to see come to pass.Embracing the concept

Residents Count Loss As Rainstorm Destroys 50 Buildings In Ekiti

Gov Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has pledged to assist victims whose houses were destroyed by the rainstorm in some communities on Wednesday evening, rendering many homeless..The communities affected by the rainstorm which damaged residential buildings, shops, and educational institutions are Ipoti, Ejiyan, Owatedo and Odo Owa Ekiti, in the Ijer
The Illegal Suspension Does Not Withdraw My Legitimacy As A Senator – Natasha Akpoti

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Sen Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has described her suspension from the Senate as unjust and illegal.Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended following a heated exchange with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements on February 20.Shortly after, she accused Akpabio of s3xual harassment, a claim that was di

Terrorism Financing: FG Moves Against Simon Ekpa, 16 Others, To Freeze Their Accounts

The Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC) has recommended Mr. Simon Ekpa Njoku, 16 individuals and entities to the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) with approval of President Bola Tinubu for sanction for their involvement in terrorism financing.Accordingly, Simon Ekpa, a Finnish politician and Biafran political activist and others are to be li
Woman, Hauwa Ibrahim Jailed For $1,154,900 And SDR135,900 Fraud In Kano

A woman, Hauwa Abdullahi Ibrahim has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kano Zonal Directorate, for smuggling an undeclared sum of $1,154,900 (One Million, One Hundred and Fifty-Four Thousand, Nine Hundred United States Dollars) and SDR135,900 Saudi Riyals (One Hundred and Thirty-Five Thousand, Nine Hundred Saudi

Kano Police Arrest Three Suspected Car Thieves, Recover Two Stolen Vehicles

Three suspected car thieves have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command.The authorities also recovered two stolen vehicles from the suspects.Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the suspects were arrested during a routine patrol along Yankaba-Hadejia Road, Kano-Ringim Expressway. “In compliance with the directiv
VID; Man Posing As NBA Player Steals $770,000 Worth Of Jewelry And Swallows It During Arrest

A 32-year-old suspect swallowed two pairs of diamond earrings during his arrest on the side of a Florida Panhandle highway, leaving detectives with the unenviable task of waiting to “collect” the Tiffany & Co. jewelry worth nearly $770,000.An X-ray of the suspect's torso showed what the Orlando Police Department believed to be the dia

Nigerian Woman Hails Her Tribe As She Shares Marriage List Her Family Gave To Her Husband

A Nigerian lady, Confidence Utomi, has shared the budget friendly list her family gave to her husband when he came to ask for her hand in marriage.She disclosed that when the list was handed to her husband, he did not take time to settle it because it was affordable. “I was cleaning our bedroom this morning when I found the Marriage List my Fami
I Want To Go Into My Mogul Era, Build An Empire Says Singer, Tiwa Savage

Award-winning Nigerian singer/songwriter, Tiwa Savage has opened up on her plans to build an empire that will cement her status amongst other self-made women worldwide.While speaking in an interview with Forbes, the 45-year-old revealed that this has been a dream she has had since she was a teenager.Recounting her teenage days during school time,

"I Almost Got Six Months Suspension For Disclosing Senators’ Allowances In 2018" - Shehu Sani

Senator Shehu Sani says he was nearly suspended for six months in the upper chamber for disclosing the remuneration of federal lawmakers in 2018.In a post shared on his X handle on Thursday, March 6, Sani said he would have been suspended if not for “Divine intervention” by then senate president, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu,The former senat
“It Is Time You Retire From Music” – Radiogad Advises Davido

The Nigerian music industry has been buzzing with various opinions and perspectives regarding the longevity of some of its top stars.Recently, a bold statement from an unlikely source has grabbed the attention of music fans and industry watchers alike.Radiogad, a lesser-known but opinionated figure in the entertainment space, has publicly advised

Doctor, Stephanie Udochukwu Celebrates As She Emerges UNIUYO Best Graduating Female Student

A Nigerian medical doctor, Stephanie Udochukwu Anumba is celebrating as she emerges as the best graduating female student of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.Dr. Anumba, who shared her achievement in a post on Thursday, March 6, also bagged 5 distinctions. “Distinction in Laboratory medicine. Distinction in Pharmacology. Distinction in Pae
‘It Is Illegal’ – Lawyers Fault Senate’s Suspension Of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Legal experts have condemned the Nigerian Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) for six months, describing it as illegal, unconstitutional, and a violation of her fundamental rights.The lawyers argue that the suspension disregarded a valid court order and set a dangerous precedent for legislative overre

Abia State Commissioner For Labour And Productivity, Sunny Onwuma Is Dead

Abia State Commissioner for Labour and Productivity and immediate past Commissioner for Transport, Mr Sunny Nwanganga Onwuma is dead.Onwuma, who hailed from Ihie, Ugwunagbo LGA of the State, died on Monday at the age of 61 after a brief illness, leaving his wife and four children.The sad development was made known by the Commissioner for Informati
Nigerian Police Arrest 2 Pakistani Kidnapping Gang

The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Police has apprehended two Pakistani nationals, Roman Gull (19) and Aftab Ahmad (28), who are allegedly part of a kidnapping gang. The arrests followed a distress call on Wednesday regarding the abduction of a 48-year-old Pakistani man in Ikeja.Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed that

Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of $1.4m Linked To Ex CBN Gov. Emefiele

The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Thursday, ordered the final forfeiture of $1.4m alleged fraud proceeds linked to former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin EmefieleJustice Ayokunle Faji, in his ruling, held that the funds were proven to be proceeds of unlawful activities and must be forfeited to the Federal Government.The Economic
BREAKING; Former Presidential Spokesperson Doyin Okupe is Dead

Sahara Reporters confirmed that his death was linked to cancer, marking the end of a long struggle with the illness.In October 2023 Okupe was hospitalized with prostate cancer and was flown to Israel for treatment.However, it was learnt that his condition did not improve as he and his family expected.Okupe had a history of prostate cancer, first d
Tragedy In Niger As Another Fuel Tanker Explosion Claims 6 Lives

A devastating fuel tanker explosion has claimed the lives of six people in Karami Rami, Babban Rami Ward, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State.The tragic incident occurred when the tanker, transporting fuel to the state, skidded off the road and overturned, leading to a massive fuel spill and subsequent explosion.Eyewitnesses blamed the in
VID: DJ Dimplenipple Exposes Abusive Ex-Partner Of 3 Years

Rachel Oluwabukola Martins, widely known as DJ Dimplenipple, has recently come forward to share her experience of enduring abuse during a three-year relationship with her ex-partner. While specific details of her revelations are limited, her decision to speak out sheds light on the critical issue of domestic abuse.Domestic abuse encompasses variou
Mercy Eke Takes A Bold Step, Returns To School To Pursue MBA In The UK

BBNaija winner, Mercy Eke has taken a significant step in her academic journey, enrolling in a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in the United KingdomThis bold move underscores her commitment to education and self-improvement.Mercy shared the exciting news on social media, expressing her enthusiasm for the new chapter in her life. �