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  • VIDEO; Bride In Viral Photo Reveals She Is A 30-Year-Old Graduate

    . VIDEO; Bride In Viral Photo Reveals She Is A 30-Year-Old Graduate

     A bride in a viral photo, who was mistaken for a child, which led to outrage on social media, as spoken out, clarifying she’s an adultTo set the record straight, the bride released a video debunking the rumors, revealing that she is actually a 30-year-old university graduate.Her clarification has since gained widespread attention, shedding light
  • Ex-Convict Arrested For Car Theft, Alhassan Isa In Jigawa

    . Ex-Convict Arrested For Car Theft, Alhassan Isa In Jigawa

     The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a suspected car thief, Alhassan Isa, popularly known as Tata.The suspect, identified as a resident of Shuwarin town in Kiyawa Local Government Area, was apprehended with a stolen Mazda 323 Model F, carrying the registration number MNA 139HK from Niger State.SP Shi’isu Lawan Adam, the Jigawa State Comm
  • Gov Adeleke Swears In Newly Elected LG Chairmen, Councillors In Osun, Calls For Good Governance

    . Gov Adeleke Swears In Newly Elected LG Chairmen, Councillors In Osun, Calls For Good Governance

     Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has swore in newly elected local government chairmen and councillors across the state.Speaking in Oshogbo on Sunday, Governor Adeleke, urged them to focus on good governance while warning against any attempt to forcibly occupy council secretariats.He also expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for resist
  • ‘I’m Dissatisfied With Land Cruiser, N10m Monthly’ – Ned Nwoko Rejects Delta Governor’s Offer

    . ‘I’m Dissatisfied With Land Cruiser, N10m Monthly’ – Ned Nwoko Rejects Delta Governor’s Offer

     Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, has publicly declined an offer from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State.The offer, disclosed by the Senator on Saturday in Idumuje Ugboko, Anicha North Local Government Area of the State, included a Land Cruiser vehicle and a monthly stipend of N10 million.Nwoko expressed
  • Ogun Farmer’s Lifeless Body Found With Gunshot Wounds On Farm

    . Ogun Farmer’s Lifeless Body Found With Gunshot Wounds On Farm

     A farmer identified as Alfa Mustapha was discovered dead with gunshot wounds on his farm in Ageri Village, Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State, on Saturday.According to a statement from the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, on Sunday, the victim had gone to his farm in the morning but failed to return at the expected
  • EFCC Arraigns Lawyer, Alexander Ozougwu For Alleged N1.3 Billion Forex Fraud

    . EFCC Arraigns Lawyer, Alexander Ozougwu For Alleged N1.3 Billion Forex Fraud

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a lawyer for allegedly defrauding his victim of N1.3 billion.The lawyer, Alexander Ozougwu is being prosecuted by the Uyo Zonal Command of the EFCC. The anti-graft agency arraigned the suspect at a Federal High Court in Uyo on 12 February.In a statement on its website on Thursday, t
  • 4 Persons Killed, 10 Injured In Tragic Bus Fire In Jigawa

    . 4 Persons Killed, 10 Injured In Tragic Bus Fire In Jigawa

    A fire that broke out in a Hummer bus in Jigawa State on February 22, 2025, resulted in four people being burned beyond recognition and ten others sustaining injuries.The incident took place around 4:00 pm, close to the Government Girls Unity Secondary School in Gwaram.In a statement on Sunday, SP Lawan Adam, the spokesperson for the Jigawa State
  • “Stop Aiding Unaccountable Leaders” – NLC, Ajaero Tells IMF, World Bank

    . “Stop Aiding Unaccountable Leaders” – NLC, Ajaero Tells IMF, World Bank

     The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to cease lending to governments that fail to account to their citizens.According to the NLC, such loans only serve to exacerbate the crisis of governance and plunge nations deeper into debt and underdevelopment.NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made t
  • 'You Turned June 12 Events To Jokes, Laughter, Fundraising' – Peterside Slams Babangida

    . 'You Turned June 12 Events To Jokes, Laughter, Fundraising' – Peterside Slams Babangida

     Mr Atedo Peterside has criticized General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), for allegedly making jokes and laughter out of the issues of June 12 during his book presentation.Peterside made his observations during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, saying such events should have created a somber moment at least as a mark of respect to
  • British Singer Natalie Okri Labels Wigs, Human Hair As Diabolical, Bad Luck

    .. British Singer Natalie Okri Labels Wigs, Human Hair As Diabolical, Bad Luck

     British singer, Natalie Okri has described human hairs, wigs, and other forms of extensions as diabolical and also carry bad luck.Natalie Okri made this assertion when she was explaining why she stopped wearing wigs and other extensions.According to her, in some parts of Asia, women offer their hair at the temple to purify themselves, and to shed
  • Actress Wofaifada And Hubby Dedicate Their Daughter in Church (Video + Photos)

    . Actress Wofaifada And Hubby Dedicate Their Daughter in Church (Video + Photos)

     Media personality Wofaifada and her husband, Taiwo Cole, recently dedicated their daughter, Ifedayo Cole, in a church ceremony. The event was marked by a family photoshoot, which Wofaifada shared on her Instagram, expressing gratitude with the caption: "With peace, love, and everything nice. Thank you, Lord, for the gift of family #babydedica
  • Nigerians React as Groom's Mum Shares Live Chicken As Souvenir At Son's Wedding (Video)

    . Nigerians React as Groom's Mum Shares Live Chicken As Souvenir At Son's Wedding (Video)

     A groom's mother recently made headlines by sharing live chickens as souvenirs to guests at her son's wedding. The unusual gesture, which has sparked a buzz on social media, left many surprised and amused. Videos from the event show guests happily receiving the live chickens, with some praising the mother for her creativity and generosit
  • Only Northern Alliance With South-South Can Rescue Nigeria From APC - El-Rufai

    . Only Northern Alliance With South-South Can Rescue Nigeria From APC - El-Rufai

     Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, former Kaduna State Governor, has proposed that the North needs a solid alliance with the South-South to forge a better Nigeria.The erstwhile Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister spoke during a condolence visit to the family of Chief Edwin Clark, a staunch Niger Delta advocate, on Friday, February 21, 2025. The elder sta
  • I’m Settling Down This Year - Singer Ruger Announces Wedding Plans

    . I’m Settling Down This Year - Singer Ruger Announces Wedding Plans

     Afrobeats artiste Ruger, real name Michael Adebayo Olayinka, has announced that 2025 is the year he will get married.The ‘Asiwaju’ singer revealed that he was motivated to make the decision by the sheer number of people currently getting married.He explained that the trend made him question his playboy lifestyle and made him consider his advan
  • Pope Francis in Critical Condition Suffered Severe Asthmatic Attack, Kidney Failure - Vatican

    . Pope Francis in Critical Condition Suffered Severe Asthmatic Attack, Kidney Failure - Vatican

     The leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis remains in critical condition with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure “which is currently under control,” the Vatican said Sunday, February 23.According to the Vatican, the pontiff was admitted to a clinic in Rome on February 14 and initially underwent tests for a respiratory
  • I Am Ready to Resign If It Will Bring Peace to Ukaraine - President Zelensky Finally Declares

    . I Am Ready to Resign If It Will Bring Peace to Ukaraine - President Zelensky Finally Declares

     Ukrainian President, Vlodymyr Zelensky said Sunday, February 23 that he was “ready” to resign as leader if it meant it brought peace to his country, suggesting he could swap it for NATO membership.Asked at a press conference if he was ready to quit if it ensures peace for Ukraine, Zelensky said: “If [it guarantees] peace for Ukraine, if you
  • 13yrs Old Girl Speaks Up 5yrs After Being R@ped by 60 Schoolmates, Neigbour & Relatives in India

    . 13yrs Old Girl Speaks Up 5yrs After Being R@ped by 60 Schoolmates, Neigbour & Relatives in India

     A 13-year-old girl, the daughter of poor wage laborers from one of India’s communities, was allegedly s3xually abused by one of her neighbors in the village where she lived, it has been revealed. Her alleged abuser filmed the events which happened in 2020, and police are investigating whether he used the images to blackmail and manipulate the gi
  • Over 30 Unidentified Bodies Found in Imo River, Monarch Raises Alarm Over Ritual Killings

    .. Over 30 Unidentified Bodies Found in Imo River, Monarch Raises Alarm Over Ritual Killings

     The traditional ruler of Oriendu autonomous community, HRH Eze Philip Ajomiwe, has raised serious concerns over the discovery of more than 30 unidentified bodies suspected to be victims of ritual killings in the Imo River since last year.  Speaking to journalists at his palace on Monday, the monarch disclosed that the latest case involved a w
  • Fire Engulfs Storey Building In Ibadan, Millions Lost In Property Damage

    . Fire Engulfs Storey Building In Ibadan, Millions Lost In Property Damage

     A devastating fire swept through a storey building in Ibadan on Sunday, destroying property worth millions of naira and leaving residents and shop owners counting their losses.  The inferno, which broke out at No. 1 Shoyombo Street, Off Liberty Road, Oke-Ado, razed a ten-room residential structure along with three shops, including a hairdress
  • Man, Kelvin Izekor Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife, Success Izekor in Edo State

    . Man, Kelvin Izekor Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife, Success Izekor in Edo State

     The Edo State Police Command has arrested a man, Kelvin Izekor, for allegedly killing his wife, Success Izekor, in Benin City.  According to a statement released on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, the suspect was taken into custody after being rescued from an angry mob that attempted to lynch him.  The police received
  • Tragic End For NYSC Prospective Corps Member, Grace Afangideh In Ebonyi Auto Crash

    . Tragic End For NYSC Prospective Corps Member, Grace Afangideh In Ebonyi Auto Crash

     A 25-year-old prospective corps member, Grace Afangideh, has lost her life in a tragic road accident while traveling to Ebonyi State for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp. Ironically, she had chosen to fly part of the journey out of fear of road accidents and insecurity, only to meet her untimely death on the highway. 
  • 60-Year-Old Woman, Talatu Ali Abducted From Kano Psychiatric Hospital

    . 60-Year-Old Woman, Talatu Ali Abducted From Kano Psychiatric Hospital

     A 60-year-old woman, Talatu Ali, has been abducted from the Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Dawanau, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State, in what appears to be a well-planned attack by suspected kidnappers.  Sources revealed that Mrs. Ali had arrived at the hospital on February 19, 2025, accompanied by her son, Nasiru Aliyu, and co
  • 13-yr-old US-based Nigerian Boy, Nnamdi Glenn Ohaeri Jr. Dies After Attempting Viral Social Media Challenge

    . 13-yr-old US-based Nigerian Boy, Nnamdi Glenn Ohaeri Jr. Dies After Attempting Viral Social Media Challenge

     A Southern California family is grappling with the heartbreaking loss of 13-year-old Nnamdi Glenn Ohaeri Jr., who they suspect died while attempting a dangerous social media challenge. The tragedy has reignited concerns over viral internet trends that have claimed the lives of several young people in recent years.  The young boy was discovere
  • "We Have Over ₦600B Worth Of Petrol In Store" - Dangote Assures Nigerians Of Sufficient Fuel Supply

    .. "We Have Over ₦600B Worth Of Petrol In Store" - Dangote Assures Nigerians Of Sufficient Fuel Supply

     Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited, has reassured Nigerians that his refinery has an ample supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to fully meet the country’s fuel demands.  Speaking after a visit by a Zambian government delegation led by the nation’s Minister of Energy, Mr. Makozo Chikote, Dangote emphasized that the ref
  • Danish Aid Worker, Anja Ringgren Loven Shares Heartwarming Photos of Rescued ‘Witch’ Child, Hope in Akwa Ibom

    .. Danish Aid Worker, Anja Ringgren Loven Shares Heartwarming Photos of Rescued ‘Witch’ Child, Hope in Akwa Ibom

     Danish humanitarian Anja Ringgren Loven has shared touching new photos of Hope, a toddler who was abandoned by his family and left to die after being accused of witchcraft in Akwa Ibom.  Hope, who was severely malnourished and on the brink of death when rescued in March 2024, has now undergone a remarkable transformation under the care of **L
  • Nigerian Man’s Letter from Prison Sparks Outrage Over Debt-Related Detention

    .. Nigerian Man’s Letter from Prison Sparks Outrage Over Debt-Related Detention

     A Nigerian man, identified as Jonathan, has gone viral after writing a desperate plea from prison, seeking help after being detained over a ₦1,137,000 debt.  The letter, handwritten from his cell, was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by popular influencer @Wizarab10, who revealed that it was passed to him by another detainee also jailed over
  • ATM Fee Increase! SERAP Seeks Court Order To Halt CBN, Says It's ‘Unlawful, Unjust’

    . ATM Fee Increase! SERAP Seeks Court Order To Halt CBN, Says It's ‘Unlawful, Unjust’

     The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for failing to reverse what it describes as an unlawful, unfair, unreasonable, and unjust hike in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees.The CBN recently announced that ATM withdrawals made at a machine owned by a bank but outside its b
  • Cubana Chiefpriest’s 'Brother', Who Received $30K From Burna Boy Shows Off His Investment (VID)

    . Cubana Chiefpriest’s 'Brother', Who Received $30K From Burna Boy Shows Off His Investment (VID)

     Content creator Lucky Udu recently uploaded a video where he visits Bethel Okechukwu at his new shop located in Alaba International Market, Lagos.Bethel, who is said to be the brother of Cubana Chiefpriest, made news earlier this year when Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, kept his promise and supported him financially.Bethel, a phone
  • VIDEO: 'Okrika' Seller Excited As She Finds €500 (N785k) Inside Bale Of Clothes

    . VIDEO: 'Okrika' Seller Excited As She Finds €500 (N785k) Inside Bale Of Clothes

     A lady who sells secondhand clothing, commonly known as thrift wear or okrika, has revealed a special item from her stock.In a video circulating online, Christabell Wambiu, who trades in leather apparel, opened her bale of clothes and found something that made her very happy.On her TikTok account, the lady revealed that she found foreign currency
  • My Encounter With Ilorin Police Officer Disguised as Okada Rider - Nigerian Man Recounts

    .. My Encounter With Ilorin Police Officer Disguised as Okada Rider - Nigerian Man Recounts

     A Nigerian man has recounted how he accidentally got on a motorcycle operated by a police officer disguised as an okada rider in Challenge, Ilorin.He shared this story on TikTok, mentioning that it happened some time back but has stayed with him since then.He reported that he had gone to a famous location in Ilorin called Challenge. As the night w

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