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  • ‘Lookman Reminds Me Of Myself’ – Ex-Super Eagles Striker Obafemi Martins

    . ‘Lookman Reminds Me Of Myself’ – Ex-Super Eagles Striker Obafemi Martins

     Super Eagles legend Obafemi Martins has likened CAF African Footballer of the Year winner Ademola Lookman to himself, praising the forward for his remarkable talent and skill.Lookman clinched the prestigious award on Monday, edging out Achraf Hakimi and other top contenders.His stellar performance at the 2023 AFCON, where he netted three goals to
  • VIDEO; Kogi Gov Ododo, Others Celebrate Yahaya Bello’s Return From Prison

    . VIDEO; Kogi Gov Ododo, Others Celebrate Yahaya Bello’s Return From Prison

     The immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has returned home to a great celebration following his release from Kuje prison.Bello was received by his successor, Usman Ododo, and his supporters.In a video circulating online, Ododo and his followers were seen jubilating over Bello’s return.On Thursday, Justice MaryAnne Anenih of the F
  • PHOTOS: Police Burst Criminal Hideout Arrest 3 With Illegal Substances in Adamawa

    . PHOTOS: Police Burst Criminal Hideout Arrest 3 With Illegal Substances in Adamawa

     Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested three persons for allegedly possessing illegal substances.The state command stated on Friday that as part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes, it acted on credible information on Wednesday, December 18, and conducted a raid on a criminal hideout in Malabu, a community in
  • Real Drama Anticipated as Sophia Momodu Joins Real Housewife of Lagos Season 3

    . Real Drama Anticipated as Sophia Momodu Joins Real Housewife of Lagos Season 3

     Sophia Momodu, the first baby mama of music superstar Davido, has officially joined the cast of the popular reality show "Real Housewives of Lagos" (RHOL). This exciting announcement has sparked widespread reactions online, with fans and critics alike sharing their thoughts on the development.In an official statement, DSTV and Africa Mag
  • Governors, Ministers Storm Jigawa As Gov. Namadi’s Daughter Marries

    . Governors, Ministers Storm Jigawa As Gov. Namadi’s Daughter Marries

     Many political bigwigs, including governors, ministers, lawmakers and other top functionaries on Friday attended the wedding ceremony of the daughter of the Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi.Salma Namadi, a medical doctor and daughter of the governor, married her lover, Abba, son of Suleiman Musa, a former deputy speaker of the Jigawa State Ho
  • VIDEO; Singer, Flavour Causes Stir With His Choice Of Outfit To An Event

    . VIDEO; Singer, Flavour Causes Stir With His Choice Of Outfit To An Event

     Flavour has once again proven that he’s not afraid to push boundaries and challenge conventional normsThis time, it’s his fashion sense that’s got everyone talking.At an event, Flavour made a bold statement with his attire, opting for a feminine-inspired outfit that has left fans and followers divided.A video clip of the singer joking with f
  • Mercy Aigbe Recounts Eye Infection Experience On Set Of New Movie, Shares Photos

    .. Mercy Aigbe Recounts Eye Infection Experience On Set Of New Movie, Shares Photos

     Actress, Mercy Aigbe has shared a harrowing experience she faced while filming her latest movie, Thin LineIn an Instagram post, Mercy Aigbe revealed that she suffered a severe eye infection that forced her to halt production on the film.Sharing a disturbing photo of her swollen and red eye, Mercy recounted the agonizing pain she endured and the su
  • Nigeria Set To Receive 11,200 Doses Of Mpox Vaccine

    . Nigeria Set To Receive 11,200 Doses Of Mpox Vaccine

     Nigeria is set to receive 11,200 doses of Mpox vaccine, donated by the United States of America and facilitated by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.Gavi, on its website, reported that the vaccine has been shipped to Abuja, Nigeria, with delivery expected today, Friday.This follows agreements signed in November by Gavi to facilitate the donation of 305,0
  • 'My Wife Is Too Wayward' -Divorce-Seeking Man Tells Oyo Court

    . 'My Wife Is Too Wayward' -Divorce-Seeking Man Tells Oyo Court

     A civil servant, Oluwafemi Akinmulero, has told a Mapo Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve his 12-year-old marriage to his wife, Oluwatosin, because of her unrepentant promiscuity.Akinmulero, a resident of Ilupeju-Wire and Cable, Apata, Ibadan, prayed for the dissolution on Friday, December 20, 2024, in his counterargument against
  • Ex Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello Released From Kuje Prison After Meeting Bail Conditions

    . Ex Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello Released From Kuje Prison After Meeting Bail Conditions

     Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been released from Kuje Custodial Centre after meeting the bail conditions set by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja. The spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command, Adamu Duza, confirmed this on Friday,  Dec. 20. He said:“Yahaya Bello has been released
  • Peter Obi Commends Osun Gov. Adeleke’s Intervention In Death By Hanging For Stealing

    . Peter Obi Commends Osun Gov. Adeleke’s Intervention In Death By Hanging For Stealing

     Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has lauded Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke for stepping in to prevent the execution of a man sentenced to death by hanging for stealing a fowl and eggs.Obi who expressed concern over the stark inequalities in the Nigerian judicial system noted that the indi
  • Skitmaker, Nasboi Begs Davido For One Of His Unused Cars Following His New Car Purchase

    . Skitmaker, Nasboi Begs Davido For One Of His Unused Cars Following His New Car Purchase

     Popular Nigerian skit-maker and musician, Nasboi, has reached out to popular Afrobeats singer, Davido following his new car purchase.Gistmania recalls that Davido had recently acquired a new 2025 Rolls Royce Spectre in 2024.In a post via his X page, the skitmaker begged Davido to give him one of his unused cars on higher purchase.In a surprising p
  • VIDEO; Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy Perform At Oando PLC’S Party In Lagos, Payment Leaked

    . VIDEO; Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy Perform At Oando PLC’S Party In Lagos, Payment Leaked

     Afrobeats stars Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy thrilled fans with their electrifying performances at Oando PLC’s end-of-year party in Lagos.The event, held last night, saw a massive turnout of fans, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.Videos from the night have been circulating online, showcasing the artists’ stunning outfits and captivating s
  • VIDEO; Woman Reveals What Happened To Her Child After Giving Motherhood A Chance

    . VIDEO; Woman Reveals What Happened To Her Child After Giving Motherhood A Chance

    A woman has shared a heartbreaking video of what happened to her child after she decided to give motherhood a chance.In a video shared on her TikTok page, the woman is seen cradling her child in her arms.Moments later, the video transitions to a scene depicting an unexpected turn of events involving the child.She shared a video of a coffin with a
  • NAFDAC Shuts Factory, 8 Shops In Nasarawa, Seizes ₦5bn Worth Of Fake Rice

    . NAFDAC Shuts Factory, 8 Shops In Nasarawa, Seizes ₦5bn Worth Of Fake Rice

     The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has sealed a factory and eight shops in Nasarawa State for packaging and distributing counterfeit rice, valued at approximately ₦5 billion.The operation, conducted on December 19, targeted a facility named Ninjur Ventures on Abacha Road, Karu, Nasarawa State.The factory, h
  • 17 Suspects Arrested For Kidnapping, Robbery In Nasarawa

    . 17 Suspects Arrested For Kidnapping, Robbery In Nasarawa

     The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested 17 suspects linked to armed robbery, kidnapping, murder, and rape, according to Commissioner of Police Umar Shehu Nadada.In a press briefing, Nadada pointed out the command’s proactive measures to combat crime during the festive season, including a ban on the sale and unauthorised use of fireworks.
  • UPDATE; Court Rejects Detained Activist Olamide Thomas’s Oral Bail, Sends Her To Suleja Prison

    . UPDATE; Court Rejects Detained Activist Olamide Thomas’s Oral Bail, Sends Her To Suleja Prison

     On Friday, Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the remand of female human rights activist Comrade Abiodun Olamide Thomas at the Suleja Custodial Centre of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS).Thomas, who had been in police detention for nearly one week now, was hurriedly arraigned before Justice Nwite.According to rep
  • Lady Questions Her "Chief" She Dumped Her Boyfriend For Steals Her Money

    . Lady Questions Her "Chief" She Dumped Her Boyfriend For Steals Her Money

     A young lady has caused quite a stir online after she questioned her supposed “Chief“ upon realizing he played a fast one on her.According to the viral clip, the lady who dumped her boyfriend so she could enjoy ‘’Detty December'' with the chief, could be heard complaining that he refused to send her any money after doing “many
  • Another SA Man Stabs Girlfriend And Their 3Yr Old Son To Death Before Taking His Own Life

    . Another SA Man Stabs Girlfriend And Their 3Yr Old Son To Death Before Taking His Own Life

     Another South African man has killed his girlfriend and their 3-year-old son before taking his own life in KwaZulu-Natal south coast.This is coming a few days after another ZwaZulu-Natal south coast man k!lled his 25-year-old girlfriend before commiting su!cide.Provincial police spokesperson, Robert Netshiunda said the 24-year-old man allegedly st
  • Tragedy As 3 Policemen Who Went To Make Arrest, Die Alongside A Suspect Die In Ondo Accident

    . Tragedy As 3 Policemen Who Went To Make Arrest, Die Alongside A Suspect Die In Ondo Accident

     An accident in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Friday claimed the lives of three police officers and a female suspect.With the identities of the victims yet to be known as of press time, the police officers, who were part of the monitoring unit of the police command in the state, left Akure, the state capital, to effect an arre
  • Nigerian Woman And Her Daughter Win First, Second Positions In Kaduna Marathon

    . Nigerian Woman And Her Daughter Win First, Second Positions In Kaduna Marathon

     Elizabeth Nuhu Bawa, a Nigerian mother and her 17-year-old daughter achieved a remarkable feat by securing first and second place in the 21-kilometer marathon at the ongoing Southern Kaduna Festival (SKFEST).The daughter, Grace Danladi, came behind her mother, who clinched the number one position in the tournament.In a chat, Danladi said though he
  • 'I’m More Than Just ‘Wizkid’s Baby Mama’ – Jada Pallock Clarifies

    . 'I’m More Than Just ‘Wizkid’s Baby Mama’ – Jada Pallock Clarifies

    American talent manager Jada Pollock, popularly known as Jada P, has asserted that she is far more than just singer Wizkid’s “babymama,” a title often used by the media.Speaking in a recent interview with BET UK, Jada P lamented that her accomplishments as an entrepreneur and professional in the music industry have been largely overshadowed
  • How Massive Swarm Of Bees Tears Through School Leaving At Least 32 Students In Hospital

    . How Massive Swarm Of Bees Tears Through School Leaving At Least 32 Students In Hospital

     Several students have been hospitalized after a swarm of bees attacked a school, with teachers and children fleeing in fear.At least 32 students were left needing treatment after the swarm descended upon Ramachandra Nodal High School, a government-run school near the Indian town of Kendrapara on the Bay of Bengal.The school was reportedly holding
  • 'Bride Price Should Be Paid To The Bride, She Is The One Who Will Be Stuck With The Man' - Lady Says

    . 'Bride Price Should Be Paid To The Bride, She Is The One Who Will Be Stuck With The Man' - Lady Says

     A Nigerian woman has given her opinion on the tradition of bride price, stating that it should not be scrapped, rather some things about the practice should change.She said that bride price should be paid to the bride since she is the one who will be stuck with the man.She added that women should also be the ones to dictate the content of the trad
  • How Tragic Fire Claims Live Of husband, Wife & Grandson In Ibadan

    . How Tragic Fire Claims Live Of husband, Wife & Grandson In Ibadan

     A fire incident has claimed the lives of a husband, his wife, and their grandson in the Ori-Eru, Idikan area of Ibadan, Oyo StateThe tragedy, which affected a storey building, occurred in the early hours of Friday, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.The General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Yemi Akinyinka, disclosed this in a
  • BBN Beauty Breaks Silence On Her Relationship Status With Neo

    . BBN Beauty Breaks Silence On Her Relationship Status With Neo

     BBNaija star, Beauty Tukura has broken her silence on the rumors surrounding her relationship with fellow reality TV star Neo AkpofureIn a recent interview, Beauty shed light on her current relationship status and shared her non-negotiables when it comes to a romantic partner.Addressing the speculation about her split from Neo, Beauty described he
  • "Don’t Forget Those Who Helped You Achieve Success" – Woli Arole Advises

    . "Don’t Forget Those Who Helped You Achieve Success" – Woli Arole Advises

     Woli Arole has shared a timely message on the significance of gratitude and appreciation in our livesTaking to his Instagram page, Woli Arole highlighted the tendency of some individuals to forget those who have contributed to their success once they achieve their goals.Woli Arole emphasized that success is rarely a solo endeavor, and that God oft
  • "Why I Learned Yoruba For Seven Doors" – Actress, Chioma Akpotha

    . "Why I Learned Yoruba For Seven Doors" – Actress, Chioma Akpotha

     Actress Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha has shared the fascinating story of how she prepared for her role as Queen Amaka in the Netflix series Seven DoorsTo bring authenticity to her character, Chioma embarked on an immersive journey to learn fluent Yoruba, a language she didn’t speak prior to the role.In a recent TVC interview alongside co-star Femi Ad
  • BBN Star, Dorathy Bachor Clapsback At IJGB Ladies Criticizing Nigerian Women

    . BBN Star, Dorathy Bachor Clapsback At IJGB Ladies Criticizing Nigerian Women

     BBNaija star, Dorathy Bachor has fired back at IJGB (I Just Got Back) ladies who have been complaining about the attitude of Nigerian womenIn a cheeky social media post, Dorathy told the IJGB ladies to stop tripping and respect the Nigerian lifestyle.According to Dorathy, the IJGB ladies’ criticism of Nigerian women’s attitude is hypocritical,
  • "People Curse Me And My Family Over Tax Reform Bills" – Taiwo Oyedele

    . "People Curse Me And My Family Over Tax Reform Bills" – Taiwo Oyedele

     Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, revealed that he and his family have been subjected to curses from Nigerians angered by the proposed tax reform bills.Speaking on Thursday, December 19, in Abuja during the presentation of a report by a technical committee set up by the League of Northern Democrat

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