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  • "Green For A New Beginning": Annie Macaulay Embraces Fresh Chapter After Split from 2Baba

    . "Green For A New Beginning": Annie Macaulay Embraces Fresh Chapter After Split from 2Baba

     Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has opened up about entering a new chapter in her life, following her public separation from music icon Innocent '2Baba' Idibia.*Speaking with *Saturday Beats* during the 17th Headies Awards, Annie radiated confidence in a stylish Ankara two-piece complemented by a striking green jacket. When asked about
  • Tension Builds As Suspended Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara Returns From Overseas Trip

    . Tension Builds As Suspended Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara Returns From Overseas Trip

     Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, returned to Nigeria on Friday evening after a two-week trip abroad, amid heightened political tensions and security concerns in the state.Fubara’s plane touched down at the international wing of Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, around 7 p.m., where he was quietly received by a handf
  • "I Get Bail Money” - Speed Darlington Confronts Mocking Plane Passengers After Loss To Portable (Video)

    .. "I Get Bail Money” - Speed Darlington Confronts Mocking Plane Passengers After Loss To Portable (Video)

     Social media is abuzz after a viral video surfaced showing musician and internet personality Speed Darlington clashing with fellow airline passengers who mocked him over his recent boxing defeat to singer Portable.The footage, which has been widely shared online, captured the moment Speed Darlington boarded a commercial flight, only to be greeted
  • Nigerian Navy Arrests 3 Suspects Including Oodua Congress Members In Bayelsa For Illegal Arms

    . Nigerian Navy Arrests 3 Suspects Including Oodua Congress Members In Bayelsa For Illegal Arms

     The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH, under the Central Naval Command, has handed over three individuals to the Department of State Services (DSS) following their arrest for illegal possession of firearms and providing unauthorized armed escort services aboard a fishing trawler, *MFT Olokun VIII*.According to Commodore Omobamidele Akinbami, Commande
  • Police Dismantle Nigeria-Ghana Kidnap Syndicate, Rescue Two Ghanaian Victims

    . Police Dismantle Nigeria-Ghana Kidnap Syndicate, Rescue Two Ghanaian Victims

     A major breakthrough in cross-border crime enforcement unfolded on May 1, 2025, as the Nigeria Police Force apprehended three suspected members of a transnational kidnapping ring and rescued two kidnapped Ghanaian women in a covert operation led by the Intelligence Response Team (IRT).The suspects—Peter Okoye, Paulinus Chidokwe (35), and Chinons
  • EFCC Nabs Three In Fake Q-net, Degree Scam Worth Hundreds Of Millions

    . EFCC Nabs Three In Fake Q-net, Degree Scam Worth Hundreds Of Millions

     *Suspects accused of running sham university, duping students with bogus medical and tech degrees* The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested three individuals in connection with a sophisticated scam linked to Q-net and a fake university scheme that defrauded students of millions of naira.The suspects—Olaniyan Joshua
  • #FreeVDM: GTBank Faces Mass Withdrawals As Fans Rally Behind VeryDarkMan Over Alleged Arrest

    . #FreeVDM: GTBank Faces Mass Withdrawals As Fans Rally Behind VeryDarkMan Over Alleged Arrest

     A storm of outrage is sweeping across social media after popular online personality VeryDarkMan was allegedly arrested following a visit to a GTBank branch, sparking a mass call by his supporters to boycott the bank.The controversy began after VeryDarkMan, known for his outspoken activism, reportedly accompanied his mother to a GTBank branch to ch
  • EFCC Probes Ex-NNPC Chiefs, Mele Kyari & Abubakar Yar'Adua Over Alleged $2.9bn Refinery Funds Scandal

    . EFCC Probes Ex-NNPC Chiefs, Mele Kyari & Abubakar Yar'Adua Over Alleged $2.9bn Refinery Funds Scandal

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened a far-reaching investigation into former senior executives of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) over allegations of abuse of office and the misappropriation of nearly $2.9 billion allocated for the rehabilitation of the country’s refineries.At the center of t
  • "You'll Hear From Me Soon" - Natasha Rejects Explosive Claims Made By US-based Activist, Professor Mgbeke

    . "You'll Hear From Me Soon" - Natasha Rejects Explosive Claims Made By US-based Activist, Professor Mgbeke

     Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has strongly denied explosive allegations made by United States-based activist, Dr. Sandra Duru, popularly known as Professor Mgbeke , describing them as “completely false and malicious.”The accusations surfaced during a Facebook Live session on
  • 11 Killed In Night Of Terror As Bandits Strike Three Sokoto Communities

    . 11 Killed In Night Of Terror As Bandits Strike Three Sokoto Communities

     At least 11 people have been confirmed dead following a string of coordinated attacks by armed bandits across three villages in Sokoto State’s Gwadabawa and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas.The deadly rampage, which took place on the evening of Thursday, May 2 around 7:30 p.m., was disclosed by security analyst Zagazola Makama via a post on hi
  • “Am I Just an ATM?" - Canada-Based Nigerian Man Cries Out As Wife Seeks Full Custody, Total Support

    .. “Am I Just an ATM?" - Canada-Based Nigerian Man Cries Out As Wife Seeks Full Custody, Total Support

     *A bitter legal battle unfolds as husband accuses estranged wife of weaponizing court system for financial gain* A Canada-based Nigerian man has sparked widespread discussion after taking to Facebook to publicly accuse his estranged wife of using the legal system to strip him of access to their children while demanding full financial suppor
  • FRESH EVIDENCE! CCTV Footage Disproves Claims Of VeryDarkMan’s Arrest Inside GTBank (Video)

    .. FRESH EVIDENCE! CCTV Footage Disproves Claims Of VeryDarkMan’s Arrest Inside GTBank (Video)

     Newly released CCTV footage has debunked viral reports that controversial social media figure, VeryDarkMan, was arrested inside a branch of GTBank.The surveillance clips, which emerged via a post on X (formerly Twitter), show the online personality calmly conducting transactions within the bank before walking out unaided.A second clip, recorded ou
  • “Peter Obi Is the Future” - PDP Chieftain, Segun Sowunmi Declares Labour Party Flagbearer as Only Authentic 2027 Presidential Hopeful

    . “Peter Obi Is the Future” - PDP Chieftain, Segun Sowunmi Declares Labour Party Flagbearer as Only Authentic 2027 Presidential Hopeful

     In a surprising show of support across party lines, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart and former Atiku Abubakar campaign spokesperson, Segun Sowunmi, has thrown his weight behind Labour Party’s Peter Obi, declaring him the most genuine contender for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.Sowunmi made the bold statement on Friday during a t
  • Senegalese-American Singer, Akon Sparks Controversy Over Elon Musk's Stance On South Africa’s Race Dynamics

    . Senegalese-American Singer, Akon Sparks Controversy Over Elon Musk's Stance On South Africa’s Race Dynamics

     Senegalese-American singer Akon has ignited debate after claiming that tech billionaire Elon Musk is advocating for white South Africans because they live in worse conditions than their Black counterparts.Speaking on a recent episode of the Bagfuel Brigade podcast, Akon suggested that Musk’s vocal concerns about South Africa stem from sympathy f
  • Armed Herdsmen Kill Four, Leave Many Injured After Deadly Attack in Benue

    . Armed Herdsmen Kill Four, Leave Many Injured After Deadly Attack in Benue

     A brutal assault by suspected armed herdsmen in Akpete village, located in Apa Local Government Area, has left four dead and several others injured, following a violent attack on Friday.According to reports, the gunmen, arriving on motorcycles and on foot, launched their assault between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., firing indiscriminately from multiple dire
  • UN Judge, Lydia Mugambe Jailed For Enslaving Ugandan Woman In UK While Studying At Oxford

    . UN Judge, Lydia Mugambe Jailed For Enslaving Ugandan Woman In UK While Studying At Oxford

     A senior Ugandan judge and former UN official, Lydia Mugambe, has been sentenced to six years and four months in a UK prison for keeping a young woman in domestic servitude at her Oxfordshire home while studying at the University of Oxford.Mugambe, 50, who previously served on the Ugandan High Court and worked in international human rights law, wa
  • 2027 Election: Tinubu Will Get 80% Of Votes From Igbo Land - Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

    . 2027 Election: Tinubu Will Get 80% Of Votes From Igbo Land - Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

     Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has stated that he is confident over 70 percent of the Igbo population will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. He described this anticipated support as an act of gratitude for Tinubu's commitment to the development and progress of Igbo land.Kalu
  • NEW POPE: Burkina Faso Cardinal Could Be Dropped For Not Knowing His Birthday

    . NEW POPE: Burkina Faso Cardinal Could Be Dropped For Not Knowing His Birthday

     An African cardinal from Burkina Faso could be dropped from the conclave to elect a new pope because it is not clear when he was born.There is confusion over whether Cardinal Philippe Ouédraogo was born on January 24 1945, which would make him 80 years old, or on December 31 of that year, which would make him 79.This is important because cardinal
  • Alex Ekubo's New Appearance Sparks Reactions As He's Spotted After Social Media Break

    . Alex Ekubo's New Appearance Sparks Reactions As He's Spotted After Social Media Break

     Popular Nigerian actor, Alex Ekubo, has been seen in a new video after taking a break from social media.He was spotted for the first time since his disappearance on social media.The actor hasn’t been active on his Instagram page since December 30th.A new video online, which captured the actor with some kids, has left many expressing concern for
  • Nigerian Travel Content Creator, Reveals Why People Return Home After Spending Years Abroad

    . Nigerian Travel Content Creator, Reveals Why People Return Home After Spending Years Abroad

     Alma Asinobi, a Nigerian travel content creator, has revealed that it took her two years and four months to truly understand why some people choose to return home after spending years living abroad.While Asinobi didn't elaborate on what made her come to such understanding, she said the only ‘real option’ is for Nigeria to work. "It
  • Prince Harry Expresses Desire to Reconcile With His Ill Father, King Charles Before He Dies (VID)

    . Prince Harry Expresses Desire to Reconcile With His Ill Father, King Charles Before He Dies (VID)

     Prince Harry has expressed his desire for a reconciliation with the British Royal Family, revealing that his father, King Charles III, refuses to speak to him.The Duke of Sussex, 40, told the BBC that he is willing to move on from the animosity that stemmed from his and wife Meghan Markle’s departure because he doesn’t “know how much longer�
  • VIDEO: Latest Update on VeryDarkMan's Situation From EFCC Custody

    . VIDEO: Latest Update on VeryDarkMan's Situation From EFCC Custody

     It has been reported that social activist Verydarkman (VDM) refused to speak with his lawyers while in EFCC custody, citing psychological and physical trauma he allegedly suffered during his detention. This raises serious concerns about his treatment while in custody.Meanwhile, C Park, who was reportedly arrested alongside VDM, has been released.T
  • Expect Reprisal Attacks - Arewa Influencer Warns After 18 Fulani Cows Died in Plateau

    . Expect Reprisal Attacks - Arewa Influencer Warns After 18 Fulani Cows Died in Plateau

     An Arewa influencer has  warned Plateau communities of a looming reprisal attacks from Fulani herders, after 18 of their cows died from grazing on Fumigated Farmland in Plateau.The influencer suggested that reprisals are justified responses to provocations. Such rhetoric exacerbates tensions and can incite further violence. Experts have highl
  • Meta Threatens to Cut Off Facebook, Instagram & Whatsapp in Nigeria Over Huge Fines

    . Meta Threatens to Cut Off Facebook, Instagram & Whatsapp in Nigeria Over Huge Fines

     Nigerians may lose access to Facebook and Instagram after parent company Meta said it faced large fines and “unrealistic” regulatory demands from the Nigerian authorities.Last year, three Nigerian oversight agencies imposed fines on the US-based social media giant totalling more than $290m (£218m) for violating various laws and regulations.Me
  • 23yr Old Nigerian Nursing Student, Tamilore Odunsi Stabbed to Death in US Days to Her Graduation

    . 23yr Old Nigerian Nursing Student, Tamilore Odunsi Stabbed to Death in US Days to Her Graduation

     A British-Nigerian student who moved to the US to train as a nurse was stabbed to de@th in her flat just days before she was due to graduate.Tamilore Odunsi, 23, was found de@d in her student apartment in Houston, Texas, after a friend of her father called the police to say they had not been able to reach her.When officers arrived, they spotted bl
  • Bandits Kill Abducted Katsina Islamic Scholar, Mustapha Aliyu After 3 Weeks In Captivity

    . Bandits Kill Abducted Katsina Islamic Scholar, Mustapha Aliyu After 3 Weeks In Captivity

     Sheikh Mustapha Aliyu, the leader of the Munazzamatul Fityanul Islam group in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, was killed after being held in captivity for nearly three weeks.The cleric was kidnapped on Saturday, April 12, 2025, when gunmen stormed Gidan Kaji village and took him away.His death was confirmed on Friday, May 2, by a s
  • Man, Gimba Arrested After Being Accused Of 'Abducting' Neighbour’s 21Yr Old Daughter In Abuja

    . Man, Gimba Arrested After Being Accused Of 'Abducting' Neighbour’s 21Yr Old Daughter In Abuja

     A 33-year-old man, Gimba Sheneni, has been arrested for allegedly abducting his neighbour's daughter in Paikon Bassa community in Abaji Area Council of Abuja.One of the vigilantes in the area, Dangana Bala, told Daily Trust that the suspect was arrested following a report from the parents of the young woman that their daughter had been missin
  • UPDATE; FG Gives Foreigners With Expired Visas 3 Months To Leave Nigeria

    . UPDATE; FG Gives Foreigners With Expired Visas 3 Months To Leave Nigeria

     The Nigerian government has given an ultimatum to foreigners with expired visa. FG gave them three months to vacate the country. The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, announced this in a statement released on Friday, May 2, 2025. In the statement signed by Akinsola Akinlabi, Public Relations Officer, the Nigeria Immigration Service warned that ove
  • Popular Singer, Songwriter Jill Sobule Dies In House Fire

    . Popular Singer, Songwriter Jill Sobule Dies In House Fire

     The acclaimed singer-songwriter, Jill Sobule, who was known for her groundbreaking LGBTQ+ hit “I Kissed a Girl,” has tragically died in a house fire.Her publicist announced her death in Woodbury, Minnesota. The cause of the fire remains unclear.The 66-year-old’s manager, John Porter, called her “a force of nature and human rights advocate�
  • Aba Couple Whose Marriage Was Cancelled by Pastor, Finally Tie The Knot

    . Aba Couple Whose Marriage Was Cancelled by Pastor, Finally Tie The Knot

     Mr. Michael Obinna and his wife, Rebecca have finally gotten married. Recall that their planned marriage was abruptly cancelled by the Assemblies of God Church, Okpu 2 in Aba because his wife’s alleged refusal to spend the night with the wife of the officiating pastor and other deaconesses, where pregnancy test was also supposed to be conducted

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