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  • Suspected Sextortion Blackmailer, Olamide Made £2m Vows To Release Embarrassing PIC/VID Of Boys

    . Suspected Sextortion Blackmailer, Olamide Made £2m Vows To Release Embarrassing PIC/VID Of Boys

     A suspected sextortion blackmailer is believed to have made up to £2million by threatening to release embarrassing photos and videos of boys. Olamide Shanu, 33, will appear in court in London later this month after an extradition request from the United States.Shanu is accused of posing online as a teenage girl to persuade boys to send sexually e
  • Only PhD Students Are Eligible To Bring Dependants To UK – UK Envoy Discloses

    . Only PhD Students Are Eligible To Bring Dependants To UK – UK Envoy Discloses

     British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, has disclosed that only international students coming in for their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) are eligible to bring in dependents to the country.He made this known in an interview with the Newsmen on Sunday, May 5, in Abuja.He said that the educational system policy changed earlier this
  • Benue Man, Prince Matthew Regains Freedom From Kidnappers On His Birthday

    . Benue Man, Prince Matthew Regains Freedom From Kidnappers On His Birthday

     A middle-aged Benue man, identified as Prince Matthew Chile has regained his freedom after spending almost a week in the hands of his abductors, suspected to be armed Fulani herdsmen.Prince Chile, a native of Sengev in Gwer-West LGA was kidnapped on Tuesday, 30th April, 2024, while travelling with 3 others along Makurdi-Naka road at about 6 pm.The
  • Actors In Nollywood Films Used To Be Cast Based On Social Media Followers – Uzor Arukwe

    . Actors In Nollywood Films Used To Be Cast Based On Social Media Followers – Uzor Arukwe

     Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe claimed that in the past, obtaining a social media follower was a requirement for actors hoping to land movie roles from some Nigerian film producers.According to him, social media followers are more important to casting directors than skill.During his time as a struggling actor, the movie star said that it was a “big
  • VIDEO; "Grammy Don Cast, Make We Manage Headies" – BBnaija’s Whitemoney

    . VIDEO; "Grammy Don Cast, Make We Manage Headies" – BBnaija’s Whitemoney

     Hazel Oyeze Onou, often known as Whitemoney, a reality TV star and musician, has expressed a lack of interest in the Grammy Awards.The BBNaija Season 6 winner, who has been public about his goal to win a Grammy, claimed the American award has been compromised and has lost its significance.Speaking in a recent interview with content creator, Egungu
  • 'My Father Justice Oputa Was Socrates Of Nigerian Supreme Court'– Charly Boy Says, Pays Tribute

    . 'My Father Justice Oputa Was Socrates Of Nigerian Supreme Court'– Charly Boy Says, Pays Tribute

     Maverick singer Charles Oputa, otherwise known as Charly Boy, has referred to his late father, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, as the Socrates of Nigerian Supreme Court.Charly Boy made the comment on Sunday to commemorate Justice Oputa’s 10-year anniversary.The legendary entertainer recounted competing with his late father in his early days.Posting on
  • "We Are Not Involved In Prince Harry, Meghan Visit To Nigeria" - British High Commissioner

    . "We Are Not Involved In Prince Harry, Meghan Visit To Nigeria" - British High Commissioner

     British envoy to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery has disclosed the British High Commission is not involved in arranging or facilitating the proposed visit of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan to Nigeria.Montgomery said this while reacting to the proposed visit of Harry and Meghan to Nigeria on the invitation of Chie
  • VIDEO: Church Service Comes To A Halt As Man Pulls Gun And Attempts To Shoot Pastor

    . VIDEO: Church Service Comes To A Halt As Man Pulls Gun And Attempts To Shoot Pastor

     A church service in Pennsylvania was paused on Sunday, May 5, when a man pulled a gun on the pastor and allegedly attempted to shoot him during his sermon but his firearm failed to discharge. The incident happened at Jesus' Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, shortly after 1:00 p.m. ET, according to the Pennsylvania State P
  • Two Police Officers, Three Vigilante Members Killed By Unknown Gunmen In Enugu

    . Two Police Officers, Three Vigilante Members Killed By Unknown Gunmen In Enugu

     Two police officers and three members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group in Enugu state have been murdered by unknown gunmen in Igga Community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area on Friday evening, May 3.A statement released by the command's spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, says on the said day, a combined security team of three (3) policemen an
  • Onanuga Shares A Post Alleging Peter Obi Demarkets Nigeria, Calls Him ‘Bitter Obi'

    . Onanuga Shares A Post Alleging Peter Obi Demarkets Nigeria, Calls Him ‘Bitter Obi'

     Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, has suggested that Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, is a bitter person.Onanuga made the expression in a post on his X handle on Monday, while sharing another post on Obi by Nwachukwu Chigozie @chigozie0102.Chigozie in his post called Obi ‘chief mourner’, sayi
  • VIDEO: Singer, Yemi Alade Berates House Demolition By Lagos Govt. Across The State

    . VIDEO: Singer, Yemi Alade Berates House Demolition By Lagos Govt. Across The State

     Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has criticised the Lagos State Government for demolishing certain buildings in Maryland.The artist expressed concern that the government was making life more difficult for citizens by making them homeless overnight.She also stated that the ongoing demolition in the state is having a negative impact on the real estate ind
  • NDLEA Intercepts 4,752kg Of Cannabis In Gas Tanker In Abuja

    . NDLEA Intercepts 4,752kg Of Cannabis In Gas Tanker In Abuja

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in various operations, have made a seizure of illegal drugs across the country.A Sunday statement revealed by NDLEA’s Director of Media, Femi Babafemi, said, a 40-foot gas tanker, on May 1 was intercepted along the Abuja-Abaji highway, containing 511 sacks of cannabis sativa weighing 4,752kg.The
  • How Terrorists’ Explosion Devices Kill Seven Civilians In Borno

    . How Terrorists’ Explosion Devices Kill Seven Civilians In Borno

     Another Improvised Explosive Device, IED, planted along Maiduguri-Dikwa-Gamboru Ngala road has killed seven people, including a telecommunication expert, Mallam Abbashuwa Bulamarwa.It was gathered that the incident happened over the weekend, when their vehicles drove on the planted IED in-between Dikwa and Logomani village, about 80kms drive from
  • Ibadan Court Remands Tenant, Dickson Peter In Prison For Setting Landlord’s House On Fire

    . Ibadan Court Remands Tenant, Dickson Peter In Prison For Setting Landlord’s House On Fire

     A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ibadan has ordered that a 35 year-old-man, Dickson Peter, be remanded in a correctional facility for allegedly setting his landlord’s house on fire. The police charged the defendant with two counts of felony and arson. The Chief Magistrate, M. Mudashiru, however did not take the accused person’s plea due to want
  • VIDEO: Nollywood Actress & Ex-Beauty Queen, Ronke Tiamiyu Welcomes First Child

    . VIDEO: Nollywood Actress & Ex-Beauty Queen, Ronke Tiamiyu Welcomes First Child

     Nollywood actress and ex-beauty queen, Ronke Tiamiyu has welcomed her first childThe new mum shared the good news on her Instagram page writing; ”A very short story…. #newmum #mummy” This is coming after she announced her pregnancy in January.We say big congrats to her![html]
  • Actor, Murphy Afolabi’s Daughter Celebrates His Posthumous Birthday With Touching Note

    . Actor, Murphy Afolabi’s Daughter Celebrates His Posthumous Birthday With Touching Note

     Late Nollywood actor Murphy Afolabi’s daughter, Faithia Afolabi has penned a lovely note to celebrate his posthumous birthday Sharing a video of them  together, She promised to continue to cherish the good times they shared while he was alive.She wrote; “Happy birthday to you dad I miss you every day, but I know that you’re in a better
  • 'If You Have Erection, Size & Fertility Issues, Discuss It With Her Before Engaging Her' -Man Advises

    . 'If You Have Erection, Size & Fertility Issues, Discuss It With Her Before Engaging Her' -Man Advises

     A Nigerian marriage therapist, Shamseddin Giwa, has advised single men with fertility or erectile dysfunction not to hide the truth to the women they intend to marry. “Dear single man, If you have issues with erection, size and fertility, do well to discuss it with her before engaging her. This truth you cannot hide and the lie will eventually
  • Lagos Govt Shut Down 367 Churches, Mosques, Hotels, Others

    . Lagos Govt Shut Down 367 Churches, Mosques, Hotels, Others

     The Lagos State Government has shut 367 churches, mosques, night clubs and others over environmental violations in the last three monthsThis was disclosed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Services, Tokunbo Wahab, at a ministerial news conference on Friday.Wahab said the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) undertoo
  • Tinubu’s Son On Chagoury’s Board Is A Conflict Of Interest Says Atiku

    . Tinubu’s Son On Chagoury’s Board Is A Conflict Of Interest Says Atiku

     The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election says the fact that President Bola Tinubu’s son and his surrogates are on the board of companies owned by Gilbert Chagoury clearly constitutes a conflict of interest.Atiku said this in a statement on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe advised Tinubu to focus
  • Crystal Palace v Manchester Utd: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Crystal Palace v Manchester Utd: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Monday 6th May, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Selhurst Park Referee  Jarred Gillett (Australia) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Crystal Palace [/size]Oliver Glasner has greeted positive updates on the team news front ahead of his side’s latest fixture. Against Manchester United on Monday, the Crystal Palace manager will be bereft of
  • Bayern Munich Considers Replacing Tuchel With Man Utd Rejected Coach, Ten Hag

    . Bayern Munich Considers Replacing Tuchel With Man Utd Rejected Coach, Ten Hag

     Bayern Munich are considering Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag as one of the possible successors to Thomas Tuchel.Sky Sports News reports that Bundesliga giants have spoken with Ten Hag’s agent Kees Vos.Bayern want to know if the Dutchman would be open to taking over at the Allianz Arena.Ten Hag has been made aware of the interest, although no
  • Former Kano State Governor, Shekarau’s Residence Razed By Inferno

    . Former Kano State Governor, Shekarau’s Residence Razed By Inferno

     The Mundubawa country home of former governor Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau has been gutted by Fire, destroying the sitting room of his second Wife, Halima Shekarau.Although the fire was suspected to have started from the kitchen, the actual cause could not be immediately ascertained.Officials of the State Fire Service struggled to put it off.A source c
  • Heartbroken Father Mourns His 14yr Old Daughter Who Was Reportedly Poisoned in School

    . Heartbroken Father Mourns His 14yr Old Daughter Who Was Reportedly Poisoned in School

     A father has mourned his 14-year-old daughter, Nomfundo Palesa Tyler Khumalo, who was allegedly p@isoned at her school in South Africa.It was gathered that the incident happened on 8 April 2024 and she passed away on 25 April.Details surrounding the circumstances of her d£ath remain unclear.A m¥rder case has been opened, and investigations are u
  • Nigeria's VP, Shettima Departs Abuja For 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas

    . Nigeria's VP, Shettima Departs Abuja For 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas

     Vice-President Kashim Shettima is expected to depart Abuja for Dallas, United States of America, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the summit is organised by the Corporate Council on Africa.Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media an
  • Moment Canadian Mayor Praises Tinubu For Work Done in Lagos While Honouring Peter Obi at Event

    . Moment Canadian Mayor Praises Tinubu For Work Done in Lagos While Honouring Peter Obi at Event

     The Mayor of Brampton, Patrick Brown, has expressed his admiration for Lagos State during an event organised to honour Peter Obi, the Labour Party flag-bearer in the 2023 presidential election.Brampton is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario, with a high population of Nigerian immigrants.While speaking at a recent town hall meeting hosted by
  • Amotekun Arrests Alleged Fraudster, Adegoroye Akinola Defrauding Nine Victims Of N1.5 Million

    . Amotekun Arrests Alleged Fraudster, Adegoroye Akinola Defrauding Nine Victims Of N1.5 Million

     The Osun State Command of the Amotekun Corps has made a significant breakthrough with the arrest of a 51-year-old man, Adegoroye Akinola, over allegations of defrauding nine individuals to the tune of N1.5 million.According to a statement released by the Command's Public Relations Officer, Idowu Yusuff, the suspect, a native of Igbara Odo in
  • Yvonne Jegede Reveals The Truth About Colleague, Mercy Johnson, While Calling Her Out (Video)

    .. Yvonne Jegede Reveals The Truth About Colleague, Mercy Johnson, While Calling Her Out (Video)

     Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has stirred the pot by making startling claims about her colleague, Mercy Johnson, in a recent online video. In the video, Jegede recounts an incident from 2003, shedding light on her interactions with Johnson.Jegede alleges that back in 2003, she took a motorcycle taxi to an audition at the National Theatre, with J
  • Soldier, Abdullahi Ismail Dismissed From The Nigerian Army For Sleeping With Colleague’s Wife

    . Soldier, Abdullahi Ismail Dismissed From The Nigerian Army For Sleeping With Colleague’s Wife

     A soldier named Abdullahi Ismail has been dismissed from the Nigerian Army after he was found guilty of having sex with his colleague’s wife.The Lance Corporal was dismissed during the week at 231 Battalion in Biu, Borno State.His dismissal is expected to serve as a deterrent to other soldiers involved in the act said to be common in the barrack
  • EFCC Denies Releasing List of Former Governors Under Investigation For N2.187trn Embezzlement

    . EFCC Denies Releasing List of Former Governors Under Investigation For N2.187trn Embezzlement

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently released a statement clarifying that it has not issued any list of ex-governors under investigation for corruption, despite reports circulating in the media. According to the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the purported list titled ‘EFCC Releases Full List of 58 Ex-Governors that Emb
  • Married Man Dies in Hotel Room After Marathon S3x Romp With a Married Woman in Akure

    . Married Man Dies in Hotel Room After Marathon S3x Romp With a Married Woman in Akure

     A Twitter (X) user has narrated how a married man died mysteriously in a hotel room in Akure after an illicit affair with another man's wife.According to the source who took to the microblog platform to narrate the rather unfortunate incident.He wrote: A man died of 'Magun' Thuderbolt here in Akure.He left his wife at home to meet

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  1. Following CBN Directive, OPay, Palmpay, Others Clamps Down On Crypto

  2. Soldier, Abdullahi Ismail Dismissed From The Nigerian Army For Sleeping With Colleague’s Wife

  3. Primate Ayodele Issues Warning To Tinubu, Predicts Northern Opposition To Presidential Ambition

  4. Yvonne Jegede Reveals The Truth About Colleague, Mercy Johnson, While Calling Her Out (Video)

  5. Houseboy - Angela Okorie Fires Back At Mercy Johnson's Husband After His Post on 'Mad People'

  6. Father-in-Law Of Wofai Fada, Engineer Kunle Cole Gives Reasons For Son’s Wedding Rejection

  7. Ipswich Town Promoted to The Premier League After 22 Years

  8. Northern Leaders Kick Against The Relocation of US, France Military Base to Nigeria

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