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Singer, Wizkid And Reekado Banks Reconcile After Years Of Fallout

Renowned Nigerian artists Wizkid and Reekado Banks have finally reconciled after a lengthy fallout. The two musicians were seen together in Lagos for the first time since 2020, putting an end to their longstanding feud.The rift between the two stars began in 2020 when Wizkid publicly criticized Reekado Banks on social media, calling him a “clout

IGP Deploys Officers To Rescue Kidnapped Afenifere Youth Leader, Prince Eniola

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun on Wednesday ordered the immediate deployment of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to ensure the safe rescue of the Afenifere Youth Leader, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, who was kidnapped on February 17, 2025, while travelling to Abuja.In a statement released on Wednesday, the Force Public Relatio
376 Illegal Immigrants Arrested By NIS In Ogun

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested 376 illegal immigrants in Ogun State, who are into fraudulent activities at different levels to swindle innocent Nigerians.They were arrested at their hideouts during a joint raid by officers of the service in the Ogun State Command and Zone A headquarters, in the suburbs of Lambe/Ajuwon Akute Are

How NDLEA Destroys 25 Tons Of Illicit Drugs In Kogi

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kogi State Command have destroyed 25 tons of illicit drugs.Speaking on Wednesday, during a public destruction of assorted drugs in Lokoja, Chairman of NDLEA, Brig. General Mohammed Buba Marwa, said that the illicit substances are capable of causing more insecurity problems in the country and
Visa-On-Arrival Policy Was Upgraded Not Scrapped, Says Minister, Tunji-Ojo

On Tuesday, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, doused tension over the controversy trailing the purported cancellation of the Visa-on-Arrival policy, saying the process was upgraded and not scrapped, as being reported.Tunji-Ojo made the clarification after his closed-door meeting with the delegation of the Presidential Enabling Busin

Gunmen Abduct Victims, Abandon Vehicles Near Abacha Barracks In Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has opened an investigation into the suspected abduction of several individuals near the Abacha Barracks bypass in Guzape, Abuja.Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, disclosed this on Wednesday in a post on his X handle.Makama stated that police intelligenc
Nigerian Catholic Priest, Angelo Unegbu Replies Person Who Wants To 'Put Him Inside A Bottle'

Rev. Fr. Angelo Chidi Unegbu, a Nigerian Catholic priest, has left social media users laughing with a recent reply he gave to someone online.The reverend father left people chuckling when he gave a hilarious response to a person who he said wants to put him inside a bottle. "Someone said that if I want him or her to put me inside bottle that

Photo Of Two Suspected Tricycle Snatchers Nabbed By NSCDC In Anambra

The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested two suspected members of a tricycle-snatching syndicate in Awka, the state capital.The NSCDC State Commandant, Maku Olatunde, who confirmed the arrest on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the NSCDC State Headquarters in Awka said the suspects were apprehended after
One Person Dies, Others Injured As Truck Tumbles In Ogun

Sulaimon Mustapha, a 28-year old man, has been confirmed dead in a lone crash that occurred at Ido Awele along Lisa, Ogun State.The accident involved a MAN diesel truck registered as LSR 977 XW and driven by one Dapo Ajala.The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirming the incident on Wednesday, said it happened at about 11:45 am on Monday.O

Mohbad’s Father Denies Report Of Him Approving Release Of Nurse Who Treated Son Before His Death

Mr Joseph Aloba, the father of late Afrobeats star, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad has rubbished reports that he ordered the release of the auxiliary nurse who allegedly treated his son before his passing.In a public statement, Aloba clarified that he had never seen the nurse and could not have instructed anyone to let her leave. “I have never set
Troops Neutralize Kidnappers, Rescue Abducted Mother And Daughter In Plateau

Two kidnappers have been eliminated by troops of 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven in Gindiri, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. They also rescued a woman and her daughter who were abducted.The operation took place on Feb. 23 at about 8:30 p.m. after troops received intelligence on the abduction of the victims in Gindiri Town.Acting

APC Chairman, Ganduje Reveals Why APC Has Been Winning Elections In Nigeria

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated that the reason the party has been emerging victorious in elections is a result of the special attention given to the domestication of campaigns.Ganduje, who spoke on Tuesday at the APC Caucus Meeting held at the State House in Abuja, praised the contribut
"I Don't Know Why Mohbad Bought Land In His Son's Name" - Mohbad's Father Shocks Many

Mr Aloba, the father of late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has caused a stir after expressing his displeasure with the fact that Mohbad bought plots of land in his son's name.On February 26, 2025, a clip from Mr Aloba's TikTok live session made the rounds on social media where he openly questioned his late son's decision.Mohbad had bought

VIDEO; Nkechi Blessing Blasts Men Applying To Be Her Sugar Boy

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has expressed frustration over persistent messages from young men applying to be her sugar boy.In a video shared on her Instagram page, Nkechi revealed that she has been receiving WhatsApp messages from men promising to “service” her, a situation she described as both irritating and annoying.The actress, who i
Naira Marley Speaks After Court Cleared Him Of Mohbad’s Death

Nigerian singer, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, Naira Marley has taken to his social media to react after the court cleared him and his friend, Sam Larry of Mohbad’s death.Gistmania recalls that since the tragic demise of Ilerioluwa Aloba better known as Mohbad, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, many netizens have accused his record label boss, Naira Mar

Edo Police Arrest Pastor, Ijebor Simon, One Other For Killing Minor

The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of two suspects, 45-year-old Pastor Ijebor Simon and Destiny Okojabhole aged 23 years, over the murder of seven-year-old Evans Okojabhole.Speaking on the arrest, the state command PPRO, Moses Yamu, noted that the incident was reported by the deceased father, John Okhojibole, of the Jeh
Anambra Native Doctor, Akwa Okoku Faces 5 Charges For Rituals, Fraud, Others

Popular Anambra native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Okoku, has been arraigned on five charges bordering on ritual practices, robbery conspiracy, and aiding internet fraudsters, commonly known as Yahoo boys.Nwangwu was arrested on Sunday, February 16, and his charges were officially presented at the Anambra State High Court on

Court Remands Three Lagos Assembly Workers For ‘Ass@ulting’ DSS Officials

Three workers of the Lagos State House of Assembly have been remanded by the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly ass@ulting officials of the Department of State Services (DSS).On Tuesday, February 25, Justice Daniel Osiagor directed that Ibrahim Olanrewaju, Adetu Adekunle, and Fatimoh Adetola be held in custody pending their arraignment on W
June 12: Femi Falana Vows To Drag Babangida To Court Over Alleged Human Right Abuse

A human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has vowed to drag General Ibrahim Babangida, rtd, to court over alleged human rights abuse.Femi Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria, was one of those who were jailed by the former head of state, Babangida during his time as military head of state.Falana and others were arrested, charged to court and thrown into

Trump Proposes Fines, Prison For Illegal Migrants In US

President Donald Trump of the United States has proposed significant fines, potential imprisonment or both for illegal immigrants who fail to register with the federal government.The directive was issued by the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday.“The Trump administration will enforce all our immigration laws — we will not pick and choo
Bandits Kill 4 Locals, Abduct LG Vice Chairman, Scores In Zamfara Communities

Bandits have killed four people and reportedly kidnapped the Vice Chairman of Bukkuyyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Bala Muhammad Maijidadi and several others in the area.Gistmania gathered that the coordinated attacks took place between Sunday night and Monday morning.A villager, Nasiru Adamu, told DAILY POST on telephone intervi

VIDEO; Airport Police Discovers 220g Of Cocaine Worth 10,000 Euros Under Man's Wig

Colombian police apprehended a 40-year-old man attempting to smuggle several bags of cocaine concealed beneath a toupee attached to his head. Police said the suspect was detained at Cartagena’s airport on Monday, Feb. 24, as he prepared to board a flight to Amsterdam. A scanner revealed he hid 220 grams of cocaine packaged in small bags, strateg
12-Year-Old Girl Dies, Sister Injured In Accident On Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

A driver, yet to be identified, has killed a 12-year-old girl and injured her 15-year-old sister while speeding on the BRT lane along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.According to a statement made on Tuesday by the Lagos State Police Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, the terrible incident occurred on Monday at the Ogundare bus stop. “On

How Teen Boy Shoots Stepfather Dead For Assaulting His Mother

A teenage boy from Cincinnati, Ohio, has been charged with murd£r after allegedly fatally shooting his stepfather, for assaulting his mother. According to authorities, Ronez Joyce, 15, is accused of shooting 30-year-old Levonte Hyde approximately 12 times at their home.The teen’s mother had previously filed a police report stating that Hy
Bobrisky Shares Hot Photos As He Steps Out In Style

Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky shared photos of himself looking stunning in a red and blue ensemble.Bobrisky who left Nigeria last year after his faceoff with VDM and the EFCC, shared the photos on his Instagram page with the caption; ‘’Fashion is what you buy, style is what you do with it''. See Photos Bel

2 Teachers Bag 44 Years Imprisonment For Raping Minors In Ekiti

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has sentenced two teachers to 44 years imprisonment for raping minors.The defendants Ajibola Gbenga (43) and Olaofe Ayodele (52) were arraigned before Justice Adeniyi Familoni on 2nd March 2022, on three-count charges bordering on rape and abuse of office.The charge reads that “the defendants, somet
Road Crashes Claim 13 Lives In Yobe, Sokoto

Thirteen people died in separate road crashes in Yobe and Sokoto states on Tuesday.A source explained that in Yobe, an auto crash along the Damaturu-Maiduguri Road claimed the lives of 10 people, saying that the accident involved a truck loaded with cement and passengers, which lost control and somersaulted into a ditch.The truck, according to wit
Rivers Police Arrest Woman, Blessing Oleru For N523,600 ATM Fraud Scheme

The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a female suspect allegedly involved in an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) debit card swap valued at over N500,000 in Port Harcourt.The suspect, 35-year-old Blessing Daberechi Oleru, was identified by the command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt Tuesday.Iringe
Taylor Swift Breaks Streaming Record As First Female Artist To Hit 100 Billion On Spotify

Renowned American singer Taylor Swift has made history once again, setting a new streaming record on Spotify.The multiple Grammy-winning artist has become the first female musician to surpass 100 billion streams across all credits on the platform, further solidifying her position as one of the most influential figures in modern music.A review of h
Use Time You Spend On Internet Abusing Govt To Learn Skills – Tinubu’s Aide, To Nigerian Youths

The Special Adviser on Economic Affairs to President Bola Tinubu, Tope Fasua has asked Nigerian youths to use the time they spend on abusing government and big men on social media to learn a skill.The presidential aide stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Tuesday’s edition.He called on Nigerians to position