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  • DRAMA! "You’re Not From The Royal Family" - Oba Of Benin Tells LP Gubernatorial Candidate, Olumide Akpata (Video)

    .. DRAMA! "You’re Not From The Royal Family" - Oba Of Benin Tells LP Gubernatorial Candidate, Olumide Akpata (Video)

     The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has clarified to Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party governorship candidate in Edo State, that he does not have any direct lineage to the Benin royal family.This revelation came during Akpata's visit to the palace seeking royal blessings ahead of the upcoming governorship election in the state o
  • Gunmen Kill Six, Abduct Several In Gwadabawa Village, Sokoto On Sallah Day

    . Gunmen Kill Six, Abduct Several In Gwadabawa Village, Sokoto On Sallah Day

     In a tragic and brazen assault, heavily armed gunmen suspected to be terrorists launched a deadly attack on Tudun Doki village in Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, resulting in six fatalities and the abduction of numerous individuals during the early hours of Sallah day.According to reports, the gunmen stormed the village around 1:3
  • Tragedy Strikes As Middle-Aged Man & His Girlfriend Were Found Dead In Ondo Residence

    . Tragedy Strikes As Middle-Aged Man & His Girlfriend Were Found Dead In Ondo Residence

     A somber atmosphere enveloped the Ayeyemi area of Ondo as a middle-aged man identified as Eric and his girlfriend were discovered lifeless in their apartment on Saturday.According to reports from Channels TV, the tragic incident unfolded when Eric and his unnamed girlfriend were found deceased in their residence located in Ondo West Local Governme
  • UNIQUE WIFE! Davido's Logistics Manager, Isreal DMW Extols Chioma Adeleke Ahead Of Grand Wedding

    .. UNIQUE WIFE! Davido's Logistics Manager, Isreal DMW Extols Chioma Adeleke Ahead Of Grand Wedding

     Isreal DMW, the logistics manager for Nigerian music sensation Davido, has poured accolades on Chioma Adeleke, soon-to-be wife of his boss, ahead of their highly anticipated wedding.With preparations underway for their upcoming nuptials, Isreal took to Instagram to celebrate Chioma, highlighting her exceptional qualities that have endeared her to
  • Tyres Burnt As Crisis Erupts Over Imposition Of Traditional Ruler In Osun State

    . Tyres Burnt As Crisis Erupts Over Imposition Of Traditional Ruler In Osun State

     Tensions flared on Sunday morning in Ekosin, an ancient town in Osun State's Odo-Otin Local Government Area, following widespread protests triggered by the imposition of a new traditional ruler.According to reports from Daily Post, members of the Nyanbilolu Ruling House took to the streets, setting tires ablaze at strategic locations across t
  • Mr. Ibu's Adopted Daughter, Jasmine Missing In Family Photo As Family Holds Solemn Service Of Songs (Photos)

    . Mr. Ibu's Adopted Daughter, Jasmine Missing In Family Photo As Family Holds Solemn Service Of Songs (Photos)

     The family of the late renowned actor Mr. Ibu recently gathered for a poignant service of songs to honor his memory, though notably absent was his adopted daughter, Jasmine.Mr. Ibu, whose real name was John Okafor, passed away on March 2 following a prolonged illness, leaving behind a legacy as a comedic icon in Nollywood.The service, which took p
  • Nigerian Woman Gives Birth In Car While Driving Herself To The Hospital (Video)

    .. Nigerian Woman Gives Birth In Car While Driving Herself To The Hospital (Video)

     A heartwarming yet dramatic scene unfolded on social media as a Nigerian woman captured the attention of netizens by giving birth in her car while en route to the hospital.The viral video depicted the woman, identified as Yetunde, calmly seated in the driver's seat as individuals, believed to be nurses, assisted her in the unexpected delivery
  • Actor Gideon Okeke Critiques Victor Osimhen's Reaction To Criticism From Finidi George

    .. Actor Gideon Okeke Critiques Victor Osimhen's Reaction To Criticism From Finidi George

     Nollywood actor Gideon Okeke has voiced his disapproval of Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen's strong response to accusations made by former Super Eagles manager Finidi George.In a recent exchange, Finidi George accused Osimhen of feigning injury to avoid participating in World Cup qualifiers, sparking a fiery denial from the footballer w
  • Music icon, P. Diddy Relinquishes Key To New York City Amid Controversy

    . Music icon, P. Diddy Relinquishes Key To New York City Amid Controversy

     Music icon Diddy has voluntarily returned the Key to the City of New York, following a request from Mayor Eric Adams amid a wave of controversy.The decision came after a viral video surfaced showing Diddy allegedly involved in a physical altercation with Cassie, prompting Mayor Adams to intervene. In a public statement, Mayor Adams expressed his f
  • Tragic Accident Claims Life Of Handsome Kogi State Polytechnic Graduate In Lokoja (Photos)

    .. Tragic Accident Claims Life Of Handsome Kogi State Polytechnic Graduate In Lokoja (Photos)

     A devastating auto crash near GT Plaza in Felele, Lokoja, has claimed the life of a young graduate identified as Emmanuel from Kogi State Polytechnic. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 15, 2024, when Emmanuel, riding a motorcycle, was struck by an overspeeding trailer truck while en route to Okene.Witnesses described the collision as severe,
  • HORRIFIC MURDER! 24-Year-Old Man, Abass Olalere Butchered By Gang In Ibadan Home Invasion

    .. HORRIFIC MURDER! 24-Year-Old Man, Abass Olalere Butchered By Gang In Ibadan Home Invasion

     Tragedy struck Labinkulu village, Moniya in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as Abass Olalere, a 24-year-old man, was brutally butchered to death by a gang of twelve assailants in a shocking home invasion.According to investigations by PUNCH Online, the incident occurred on Thursday night around 9:48 pm. The gang invaded Olalere's home, where t
  • Photos & Videos From Nigerian Actress, Sharon Ooja's Star-Studded Bridal Shower In Lagos

    .. Photos & Videos From Nigerian Actress, Sharon Ooja's Star-Studded Bridal Shower In Lagos

     The glamour of Nollywood lit up the evening as friends, family, and fellow celebrities gathered to celebrate the upcoming nuptials of popular Nigerian actress Sharon Ooja. The extravagant bridal shower, themed "Disco and Diamonds," was held on Saturday, June 15th, in a dazzling display of joy and camaraderie.The event was graced by numer
  • Music Producer, K-Solo Blames Women For Internet Fraud & Online Sex Work In Nigeria

    . Music Producer, K-Solo Blames Women For Internet Fraud & Online Sex Work In Nigeria

     Nigerian music producer Solomon Oyeniyi, known popularly as K-Solo, has stirred controversy with his recent remarks attributing the prevalence of internet fraud and online sex marketing in Nigeria to women. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, K-Solo claimed that mothers are enabling these vices and that celebrities are negatively influencing t
  • "I Was Stripped N*ked, Detained Overnight With 8-Year-Old Daughter" - Businesswoman Recounts Harrowing Ordeal Of Assault And Imprisonment By Lagos Police

    .. "I Was Stripped N*ked, Detained Overnight With 8-Year-Old Daughter" - Businesswoman Recounts Harrowing Ordeal Of Assault And Imprisonment By Lagos Police

     In a distressing account, Lagos-based businesswoman Princess Bunmi Blessing has detailed the severe mistreatment and wrongful imprisonment she and her eight-year-old daughter endured at the hands of Lagos police officers.Blessing, a mother of two and a merchant in clothing materials and jewelry, described her traumatic experience while attempting
  • NDLEA Arrests Siblings For Drug Trafficking; Seizes N4.1Billion Worth of Cocaine, Other Narcotic

    . NDLEA Arrests Siblings For Drug Trafficking; Seizes N4.1Billion Worth of Cocaine, Other Narcotic

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of two suspected drug barons, 49-year-old Kelechi Monday Nwaobasi and his 50-year-old sister, Ms. Chinwe Rose Nwaobasi. The agency's Special Operation Unit apprehended the siblings, leading to the seizure of cocaine and methamphetamine worth over N4.1 billion in street
  • Former Nigerian international, Victor Anichebe Criticizes Osimhen For Public Remarks On Ex-Coach, Finidi George

    .. Former Nigerian international, Victor Anichebe Criticizes Osimhen For Public Remarks On Ex-Coach, Finidi George

     Former Nigerian international Victor Anichebe has expressed disapproval over Victor Osimhen's public criticism of former Super Eagles head coach Finidi George . Osimhen, who missed the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic due to injury, openly voiced his displeasure with George’s comments regard
  • Midnight Attack in Enugu Community Leaves Four Hospitalized With Gunshot Wounds

    . Midnight Attack in Enugu Community Leaves Four Hospitalized With Gunshot Wounds

     In a shocking midnight assault, gunmen attacked the Umu-Ezuboke Umualor community in Isi-Uzo local government area of Enugu State, leaving at least four individuals hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds.One of the victims, Mr. Methodist Ejiagbo, recounted the harrowing experience from his hospital bed. He revealed that threats had been made ag
  • Nasarawa State NSCDC Captures Kidnappers & Killers Of Ex-Nasarawa Attorney-General’s Father

    . Nasarawa State NSCDC Captures Kidnappers & Killers Of Ex-Nasarawa Attorney-General’s Father

     he Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has successfully apprehended a gang of kidnappers implicated in the abduction and subsequent murder of Comrade Daniel Umaru Lagi. Lagi was the father of Barrister Innocent Lagi, a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.In a statement released on Saturda
  • Woman Who Returned To Nigeria Barely A Week Ago Dies Of Cholera Amidst Recent Outbreak In Lagos

    . Woman Who Returned To Nigeria Barely A Week Ago Dies Of Cholera Amidst Recent Outbreak In Lagos

     Tragedy struck in Lagos as a Nigerian woman, recently returned from Canada, succumbed to cholera amidst a reported outbreak of the viral disease in the state.The heartbreaking news was shared by an X user who disclosed the details of the woman's demise. According to the source, the deceased had been experiencing symptoms typical of cholera, i
  • FRSC Warns Against Overloading Human Passengers During Eid Celebrations

    . FRSC Warns Against Overloading Human Passengers During Eid Celebrations

     The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has reiterated his warning to truck and trailer drivers against the dangerous practice of loading human passengers on top of goods, especially during the ongoing Eid-El-Kabir celebrations across the country.Speaking during a Corps traffic monitoring exercise on Saturd
  • Abuja Woman Devastated After Married Man She Snatched Returns To His Wife

    . Abuja Woman Devastated After Married Man She Snatched Returns To His Wife

     In a poignant tale shared by an X user identified as @Elliotcute, a woman recounts her heart-wrenching journey after a married man she was dating abruptly left her to reconcile with his wife following a tragic loss.Initially, the narrative unfolded with promise as the married man, in a bold move, chose to leave his wife and two children to start a
  • Two Sentenced To Death for Murder & Robbery In Jigawa State

    . Two Sentenced To Death for Murder & Robbery In Jigawa State

     The Jigawa State High Court sitting in Birnin Kudu has handed down a landmark judgment, sentencing two individuals to death for the brutal murder of Yakubu Ibrahim and subsequent robbery.The suspects, whose names were withheld pending further legal procedures, were convicted for conspiring to kill Yakubu Ibrahim, robbing him of his belongings incl
  • Yomi Casual's Wife, Grace Makun Opens Up About Imperfections Behind Instagram's Glamour

    . Yomi Casual's Wife, Grace Makun Opens Up About Imperfections Behind Instagram's Glamour

     In a candid revelation, Grace Makun, renowned celebrity jewellery designer and wife of Yomi Casual, has taken to social media to dispel the illusion of perfection often portrayed on Instagram, urging followers not to idolize her based solely on her flawless posts.The businesswoman, who is celebrated for her entrepreneurial acumen and stylish flair
  • STEEZZZZ! Throwback Photo Of Little Davido With His Dad And 'Uncle' Aliko Dangote

    .. STEEZZZZ! Throwback Photo Of Little Davido With His Dad And 'Uncle' Aliko Dangote

     In a nostalgic blast from the past, a throwback photo showcasing a young Davido alongside his father, Adedeji Adeleke, and Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has surfaced online, sending social media into a frenzy.The image, captured during a private family gathering several years ago, captures a rare moment of three influential figures fro
  • MKO Abiola's Son, Abdul Abiola Alleges International Conspiracy Behind Father's Death

    .. MKO Abiola's Son, Abdul Abiola Alleges International Conspiracy Behind Father's Death

     Abdul Abiola, son of the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, Nigeria's acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential election, has revealed startling claims of international and local conspiracies behind his father's death.In an exclusive interview on Seun Okinbaloye's podcast, Abdul Abiola implicated undisclosed international and lo
  • Lagos Health Commissioner Reports Cholera Fatalities Rise to 15, Urges Caution During Eid-ul-Adha

    . Lagos Health Commissioner Reports Cholera Fatalities Rise to 15, Urges Caution During Eid-ul-Adha

     The Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has announced an increase in cholera-related fatalities to 15 amid ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak, urging residents to observe caution during the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha celebrations.In a statement issued on Saturday, Abayomi disclosed that the state has recorded 350 suspected c
  • "Igbos Urged To Remain Vigilant Amidst Rumors Of Nnamdi Kanu's Escape" - Peter Agba Kalu

    .. "Igbos Urged To Remain Vigilant Amidst Rumors Of Nnamdi Kanu's Escape" - Peter Agba Kalu

     In a startling declaration, Peter Agba Kalu, a prominent figure in Igbo affairs, has cautioned against dismissing recent reports of Nnamdi Kanu's purported escape from DSS detention as mere "fake news." Kalu, known for his outspoken views on Igbo rights and politics, emphasized the potential dangers should anything untoward happen t
  • Two Men Sentenced To 46 Years For Impersonating EFCC Officials, Executing Fake Court Orders

    . Two Men Sentenced To 46 Years For Impersonating EFCC Officials, Executing Fake Court Orders

     Justice 0.0. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has handed down a 46-year prison sentence to Ugwu Pascal Chijioke and Ibrahim Sadia Adekunle for impersonating operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and perpetrating fraud through a fake court order.The Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC re-arraigned
  • Many Escape Death As Thugs Damage Houses, Cars In Ebonyi Community During Coronation

    .. Many Escape Death As Thugs Damage Houses, Cars In Ebonyi Community During Coronation

     Tension erupted in Nkomoro Community, Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State in the early hours of Saturday during a coronation ceremony, resulting in extensive damage to vehicles and attacks on journalists covering the event.Reports from the scene indicate that as many as ten vehicles were left completely damaged amidst heavy hostilitie
  • FCT Police Arrest Suspected Gun-Runner, Ikechukwu Didi, Seize 1,000 Live Cartridges (Photos)

    .. FCT Police Arrest Suspected Gun-Runner, Ikechukwu Didi, Seize 1,000 Live Cartridges (Photos)

     In a significant breakthrough, operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command have arrested Ikechukwu Didi, a suspected gun-runner, and seized a substantial cache of firearms and ammunition. The arrest followed a meticulously planned operation based on credible intelligence.According to Josephine Adeh, the command's spokesperson, t

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