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  • Nigeria Deports 22 Illegal Beninoise, Constituting A Nuisance In Ogun

    . Nigeria Deports 22 Illegal Beninoise, Constituting A Nuisance In Ogun

     The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), on Monday, said it has repatriated 22 illegal Beninoise, who were constituting a nuisance in some local government areas of the state.The Controller, Ogun State command of NIS, Comptroller Grace Adeoye during a visit to the Ogun House of Assembly in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.Adeoye, while
  • Tension In Lagos As Gunmen Shoot, Butcher Lagos Monarch’s First Son, Demola Akinloye

    . Tension In Lagos As Gunmen Shoot, Butcher Lagos Monarch’s First Son, Demola Akinloye

     The Ajiran community of Agungi Area, Lekki, Lagos State is unsettled following the brutal killing of Demola Akinloye, the first son of Ojomu of Ajiran land, Oba Tijani Akinloye.The prince was reportedly assassinated along Chevron Drive, close to Ebano Supermarket, on Monday, August 26, 2024.Many members of the community are said to have deserted t
  • "Scammer Using My Identity To Solicit Funds" — Funke Akindele Cries Out

    . "Scammer Using My Identity To Solicit Funds" — Funke Akindele Cries Out

     Renowned Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has alerted her fans and the general public to a scammer posing as her to solicit funds.The actress took to social media to expose an individual identified as “Prosper” who has been using her name and image to deceive unsuspecting victims.Akindele shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation in which
  • Imo APC Ward Chairman, Dominic Ikpeama Arrested Police Net For Allegedly Selling FG Palliative

    . Imo APC Ward Chairman, Dominic Ikpeama Arrested Police Net For Allegedly Selling FG Palliative

     The Ward Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ejemekwuru Oguta LGA Imo State, Dominic Ikpeama has landed in the police net for allegedly selling the federal government’s palliatives meant for the people of Ejemekwuru autonomous community.He was arrested by the Oguta Divisional headquarters following a petition against him by the tr
  • SCARCITY: FRSC Caution Motorists Against Travelling With Petrol In Jerrycans

    . SCARCITY: FRSC Caution Motorists Against Travelling With Petrol In Jerrycans

     The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ondo State Command, has cautioned motorists against carrying petrol in jerrycans while in transit to prevent fire disasters.Dr Samuel Ibitoye, the State Sector Commander, gave the warning on Monday in an interview with NAN in Akure.He noted that some motorists were in the habit of carrying petrol in jerrycans w
  • Nigerian Academic Faces Death Threat, Racism At American University, Prof, Peyi Soyinka Recounts Ordeal

    . Nigerian Academic Faces Death Threat, Racism At American University, Prof, Peyi Soyinka Recounts Ordeal

     Peyi Soyinka-Airewele, the first black woman to be promoted to full professor at Ithaca College, a university in New York, has recounted her nightmarish experiences that unfolded in the spring of 2024, ultimately culminating in death threats against her.Mrs Soyinka-Airewele is the Chair of the Tompkins County Human Rights Commission and the daught
  • Jonathan, Ex-Sierra Leonean President, Others Attend Dunamis Pre-Convention Service

    . Jonathan, Ex-Sierra Leonean President, Others Attend Dunamis Pre-Convention Service

     Former President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, the immediate past president of Sierra Leone, Ernest Koroma, and Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria were among the dignitaries that attended the pre-convention Church service of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Abuja, on Sunday.Others present were a former Head of Service, Stephen Orons
  • Keyamo Visits Displaced Delta Community’s Camp, Donates Food Items

    . Keyamo Visits Displaced Delta Community’s Camp, Donates Food Items

     The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has pledged his commitment to ensuring the speedy resettlement of the displaced people of the Okuama Community, following the unfortunate military invasion of their community.According to a statement issued on Monday by Tunde Moshood, Special Assistant Media and Communications to t
  • Army Arrests Suspect, Mallam Auwal Sule For Smuggling Seed Planters In Yobe

    . Army Arrests Suspect, Mallam Auwal Sule For Smuggling Seed Planters In Yobe

     Troops of Forward Operations Base in Potiskum, Yobe State, have arrested a 40-year-old man, Mallam Auwal Sule, for attempting to smuggle farm machinery recently distributed by the state government, out of the state.In a statement yesterday, Special Adviser to Yobe state Governor on Security Matters, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam, (retd), sai
  • Police Foil Bandits' Attack, Kill Two, Rescue Five Kidnapped Victims In Katsina

    . Police Foil Bandits' Attack, Kill Two, Rescue Five Kidnapped Victims In Katsina

     The Katsina State Police Command has foiled two bandits’ attacks and rescued five kidnapped victims.The spokesman of the command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, August 26, said two bandits were neutralised during the operation. According to the PPRO, the command received a distress call on Sunday about a bandit
  • VIDEO; "Lagos Women Are Runs Girls & Proud"- Isreal Adesanya

    . VIDEO; "Lagos Women Are Runs Girls & Proud"- Isreal Adesanya

     New Zealander-Nigerian mixed martial artist Israel Adesanya has claimed that the majority of Lagos women are “runs girls” (local parlance for call girls).He said that they like showing off but their lifestyles are being financed by proceeds of prostitutes.The former UFC welterweight champion stated this in a video message shared via his X hand
  • Borno State Commissioner, Ahmed Ali Ahmed Reportedly Dies In His Room

    . Borno State Commissioner, Ahmed Ali Ahmed Reportedly Dies In His Room

     The Commissioner for Finance in Borno State, Ahmed Ali Ahmed, is dead. According to reports, the Commissioner died inside his room on Monday morning, August 26.Family members became apprehensive after he failed to come out of his room. The room's door was then forced open where his corpse was found.Governor Babagana Zulum has lost two of his
  • 'Why We Increased Passport Fees Was Enhance Quality, Faster Process And Access' – NIS

    . 'Why We Increased Passport Fees Was Enhance Quality, Faster Process And Access' – NIS

     The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says the recently announced increase in international passport fees is to enhance quality, faster process and access.Mr Ibrahim Mohammed, NIS Comptroller in Adamawa stated this on Monday in Yola, at the inauguration of an exercise to sensitise the people of the state to the increase in the fees.Mohammed told t
  • Actress Bakare Zainab Pens Sweet Note To Celebrates Dad On His Birthday

    . Actress Bakare Zainab Pens Sweet Note To Celebrates Dad On His Birthday

     Actress Bakare Zainab has penned sweet note to her dad on his birthdayTaking to her Instagram page to celebrate her dad on his special day, she wrote; ”My FatherMy WorldMy mirrorBaba mi owonOlufe MiIfe AkokoHappy Birthday Dad Thank you for the sacrificesThank you for being a good man, My Sister and I are grateful for the gift of you  May Go
  • 'Please I Am Sorry. I Am Gradually Losing My Life' -Movie Producer, Adanma Luke Cries Out

    . 'Please I Am Sorry. I Am Gradually Losing My Life' -Movie Producer, Adanma Luke Cries Out

     It sounds like movie producer Adanma Luke is going through a very difficult time. From your message, it seems that Adanma Luke is mourning the loss of someone named JP and is expressing deep sorrow and perhaps regret. Public figures, especially in the entertainment industry, sometimes use social media or other platforms to share their emotions, as
  • Mercy Aigbe's Husband, Kazim Adeoti’s First Wife, Funsho Storms Nigeria, Shares Video

    . Mercy Aigbe's Husband, Kazim Adeoti’s First Wife, Funsho Storms Nigeria, Shares Video

     Mercy Aigbe’s husband,Kazim Adeoti’s first wife, Funsho Adeoti has arrived in NigeriaTaking to her Instagram page, the mother of four who resides in the US shared video of herself on a plane writing; “Life’s like a movie; write your own ending.No place like home”. [size=14pt] VIDEO [/size]
  • Nollywood Actress & New Mum, Tawa Ajisefinni Shares More Maternity Photos

    . Nollywood Actress & New Mum, Tawa Ajisefinni Shares More Maternity Photos

     Nollywood actress Tawa Ajisefinni -Alli is still basking in the euphoria of being a new mum as she shares more maternity photosRecall Tawa and her husband had welcomed her first child in the US, a baby boy 5 years after marriage.Captioning the photos, Tawa wrote; ”Dear GodThank you for my stormsThe rain was needed for my faith to growAlhamdulila
  • Veteran Nigerian Music Couple, Wunmi Obe Celebrates Husband, Tunde Obe On His Birthday

    .. Veteran Nigerian Music Couple, Wunmi Obe Celebrates Husband, Tunde Obe On His Birthday

     Veteran Nigerian music couple, Tunde and Wunmi Obe, are celebrating againThis time, it’s Tunde’s birthday, and his wife, Wunmi, is showering him with love and praise on social media.In a heartfelt post on “X”, Wunmi wrote: “Happy birthday @iamTundeObe Haaa, e choke! Original Mr. Steeze l’omo … fine boy no pimples … Igbara-Oke princ
  • VIDEO; Toyin Lawani Pens Lovely Message As Daughter Clocks 3

    .. VIDEO; Toyin Lawani Pens Lovely Message As Daughter Clocks 3

     Celebrity designer, Toyin Lawani, is celebrating her daughter, Tinuke Eleora,on her 3rd birthday todayShe expressed deep gratitude to her daughter for choosing her as a mother, reflecting on the challenging pregnancy journey they went through together, she wrote; “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY MIRACLE BABY @kingtinukeleora aka Bossbaby.I’m so grateful
  • Pastor Enoch Adeboye Speaks On Unity As He Bags New Appointment

    . Pastor Enoch Adeboye Speaks On Unity As He Bags New Appointment

     Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has been named the patron of the Ecumenical Synod of Bishops, Archbishops, and Senior Clergy Inc. (ESBAASC).This announcement was made during the ESBAASC conference held at Emmanuel Park, RCCG Redemption Camp, from August 22 to 25. The conference, themed “
  • FULL LIST: Nigeria Govt Reveals Universities In Benin, Togo Qualified To Admit Nigerian Student

    . FULL LIST: Nigeria Govt Reveals Universities In Benin, Togo Qualified To Admit Nigerian Student

     The Nigerian government has announced that there are only eight Benin Republic and Togo-authorized Universities for Nigerian students.The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman disclosed this in a Channels Television Interview on Sunday.His comments came after the Minister last week said that degree certificates from Cotonou University in the Benin R
  • Suspected Herders Kill Six Persons, Loot Properties In Benue

    . Suspected Herders Kill Six Persons, Loot Properties In Benue

     Some gunmen, suspected to be armed herders have reportedly killed six persons in a renewed attack on two communities in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.It was gathered that the incident occurred, over the weekend, in the Iwari and Olegagbane town of the local government area.A resident, identified as Adayi, says on Sunday that one p
  • Verydarkman Slams Celebrities For Donating N70m To Bobrisky In Prison, Instead Of Helping Communities

    . Verydarkman Slams Celebrities For Donating N70m To Bobrisky In Prison, Instead Of Helping Communities

     Nigerian social media activist, Martins Otse Vincent, also known as Verydarkman, has criticized celebrities who donated over N70 million to Bobrisky during his recent prison stint.Over the weekend Bobrisky had publicly appreciated his benefactors on social media, including prominent figures like Funke Akindele, Tiwa Savage, and Don Jazzy, for thei
  • Yomi Fabiyi Advocates For Peaceful Protest In Mohbad’s Solidarity Assembly Ahead Of First Remembrance

    . Yomi Fabiyi Advocates For Peaceful Protest In Mohbad’s Solidarity Assembly Ahead Of First Remembrance

     Nollywood actor and filmmaker Yomi Fabiyi has shown his support for the upcoming solidarity assembly organized by the Break The Silence foundation to demand justice for the late singer Mohbad.The assembly, scheduled for September 11th, will take place in front of the High Court in Ikorodu, Lagos, and aims to continue the call for justice for Mohba
  • “The One And Only” - Peter Okoye's Wife, Lola praises Anita Okoye's Cultural Attire

    . “The One And Only” - Peter Okoye's Wife, Lola praises Anita Okoye's Cultural Attire

     Lola Omotayo Okoye, the wife of Peter Okoye from the iconic music duo Psquare, has publicly praised Anita Okoye, her brother-in-law’s ex-wife, on social media.The endorsement came after Anita shared striking photos of herself adorned in Aso-Oke, celebrating the detailed craftsmanship of what she described as the “Unity Cloth.”Anita, through
  • VIDEO: Checkout Singer Flavour’s Lovely Outfit That Has Gotten Social Media Users Talking

    . VIDEO: Checkout Singer Flavour’s Lovely Outfit That Has Gotten Social Media Users Talking

     Nigerian singer, Flavour had his concert in the UK last night August 25. and the outfit during his performance has gotten social media users talking. The outfit, which was a white ensemble was embellished with white feathers, making it ‘’unique.” While some social media users liked Flavour’s outfit, others found it amusing.See the divergen
  • Fuji Singer K1 Gets Emotional As Daughter Graduates From Islamic School, Reactions Trail

    . Fuji Singer K1 Gets Emotional As Daughter Graduates From Islamic School, Reactions Trail

     Legendary Nigerian Fuji singer K1 also known as Kwam1, recently marked a joyful milestone as his daughter graduated from Islamic school.The event was captured on camera and shared online, showcasing K1‘s heartfelt emotions as his daughter successfully recited the Quran during the graduation ceremony. The video highlights the young graduate’s f
  • National Economic Council Approves N3bn To Kebbi, Other States Affected By Floods

    . National Economic Council Approves N3bn To Kebbi, Other States Affected By Floods

     The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun says the sum of N3bn has been approved by the National Economic Council (NEC) to Kebbi and other states affected by floods this year, including the Federal Capital Territory.Speaking to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi after inspecting some rice farms affected by the flood in the Argungu area of the state, on Sunday, he s
  • BREAKING; President Tinubu To Inaugurate ₦178.2 Billion WACT Terminal Project In Rivers

    . BREAKING; President Tinubu To Inaugurate ₦178.2 Billion WACT Terminal Project In Rivers

     President Bola Tinubu has been scheduled to inaugurate the enhanced West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Rivers State, next Wednesday.This terminal, managed by APM Terminals, stands as Nigeria’s largest container facility outside of Lagos.The remarkable upgrade project, valued at USD 115 million (around ₦178.2 billion), began in 2021
  • Long Queues Return To Ibadan As Petroleum Stations Increase Pump Price To N1200 Per Litre

    . Long Queues Return To Ibadan As Petroleum Stations Increase Pump Price To N1200 Per Litre

     Long queues of commercial buses, private cars, motorcycles and tricycles have returned to the majority of petroleum stations in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.Gistmania reports that this is due to the scarcity of petroleum, also known as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), that the ancient city is currently experiencing.Our correspondent observed that the

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