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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

Woman Who Claims To Be Extremely Successful Narrates How She Dumps Men Who Don't Give Her Money

A chartered accountant who rose through the ranks and climbed the career ladder to become a partner at EY is gaining attention on X after sharing a viral tweet.An X user from Malawi had written on X: " Poverty has made a lot of girls believe that if a man doesn't give them money then he doesn't love them."Zimkita Mabindla, a su
'We Have Shut Down All “Miracle Centres” In Abia' – Governor Otti Declares

Alex Otti, the Abia State Governor, has stated that several places used for examination malpractices, code-named Miracle Centres have been closed down by his administration in most parts of the State.He also said his administration is doing everything to provide conducive learning environment for Abia children.The Governor said this on Wednesday i

VIDEO; Moment Obasa, Armed Men Broke Into Lagos Speaker’s Office

Mudashiru Obasa, the ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, forcefully entered the Speaker’s office on Thursday at around noon, Vanguard reports.Obasa, accompanied by armed men, gained access to the office following the withdrawal of security aides assigned to the substantive Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda.It had earlier
Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Raping His Wife's 15-Year-Old Niece In Lagos

A 46-year-old man, Ibrahim Gafaru, has been arrested by the Gender Section of the Lagos State Police Command, for allegedly def!ling his wife’s 15-year-old niece.The police said before his arrest, the suspect had r@ped the minor twice last year.According to the police, the suspect first def!led the teenage girl on December 5, 2024 and repeated t

'It Will Be Hard To Prosper If We Continue To Buy Data Like This' -BBN Star Princess Laments

Ex-BBNaija housemate, Princess Francis, has expressed displeasure over the recent increase in mobile data tariff.According to her, if Nigerians continue like this, it will be hard to make ends meet. “If person continues dey buy data like this, to prosper go hard oh,” she wrote in her Instagram story on Wednesday, February 26.
APC Caucus: President Tinubu Under Fire For Hosting Meeting In Presidential Villa

The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has slammed President Bola Tinubu, accusing the Nigerian leader of abuse of power for hosting All Progressives Congress, APC, functions at the Presidential Villa.CUPP explained that the Presidential Villa is supposed to be a symbol of national unity and the seat of power, not a venue for political p

BREAKING: Nigerian Govt To Review Electricity Tariffs For Band B, C Customers

The Federal Government has confirmed that it is planning to regularise electricity tariffs.This is in an effort to address disparities in the current billing system and also encourage investment in the power sector.The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, stated this while speaking at the ongoing public presentation of the National Integrated Elect
PHOTO: Oscar-Winning, Actor, Wife Found Dead At hHme

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home on Wednesday afternoon.Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Public Information Officer, Denise Avila, confirmed the news to ABC News on Thursday morning. According to Avila, the couple was discovered during a welfare check after a concerned nei

Lagos Speaker, Obasa's Return , As Meranda's Security Aides Reportedly Withdrawn

Ousted speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Hon Mudashiru Obasa is set to return. According to report, the 52-year-old has had security details due to him as speaker restored, conversely, the current speaker Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, has had hers withdrawn. Meranda was reportedly “unofficially” ousted from the Speaker’s seat during a
Abuja Court Dissolves 13 Years Marriage Over Disrespect, Beating

A 13-year-old marriage between housewife, Gaminana Aminat, and her husband, Musa Abdulrahab, was on Thursday dissolved in a Lugbe Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja for disrespect and beating.The judge, Aliyu Kagarko, dissolved the marriage according to Islamic Law, following Aminat‘s prayer for divorce on grounds of misbehaviour and lack of respect.Kaga

Court Grants Bail To Former NHIS Boss, Yusuf Amid Corruption Trial

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Professor Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), who is facing multiple corruption charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Justice Chinyere Nwecheonwu ruled on Yusuf’s bail application on Thu
Ramadan: Sultan Of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar Announces Date For Moon-Sighting

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslims across Nigeria to begin searching for the new moon of Ramadan on Friday, February 28, 2025.A statement issued by the Sultanate Council of Sokoto, the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Islamic Religious Affairs, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, Wazirin Sokoto, emphasized the importance
Polygamy Favours Women More -Man Write, Shares Happy Photo Of His 1st Wife As He Marry 2nd Wife

A Ghanaian man, Alhaji Ali Kamal, has taken to Facebook to share throwback photos showing how ‘’happy'' his first wife looked the day he tied the knot with his second wife in 2022.Kamal, in a post on Wednesday, also berated first wives who fight their husbands over second wives, saying they will only end up making the men hate them,W
'I Can’t Go Out Without Police Escorts' - NAFDAC DG Speaks On Security Threats That Comes With Her Job

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has opened up about the security threats she suffers as a result of her job.Adeyeye stated this while speaking to State House correspondents after a briefing she had at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, February 26. S
OAP Lolo Claims Harassment By Lagos Lawmaker’s Police Aides

Popular Nigerian OAP and actress, Lolo has taken to Instagram to raise alarm after she was allegedly attacked by police escorts of a Lagos lawmaker.In a distressing video, Lolo is heard shouting for assistance, claiming that the police escorts were threatening to shoot her and her companions.She alleged that the officers, who were driving a brande