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Mercy Johnson No Longer Wears Her Rings, Raises Eyebrow As Fans React

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie has responded to a fan who raised an eyebrow over her marital status.Taking to the comment section of her TikTok page, the fan noted that the mother of four was no longer wearing her wedding ring and questioned whether everything was okay with her and her politician husband.“Who noticed Mercy is no longer w

South Africa-based Nigerian Doctor, Francis Sunday Idika Found Dead In Hospital Restroom Amid Claims Of Workplace Harassment & Bullying

The healthcare community in Zululand is in shock following the sudden and unexplained death of Dr. Francis Sunday Idika, a Nigerian medical professional who had served the Vryheid Hospital for over 18 years. Dr. Idika, the Deputy Director and Medical Manager at the hospital, was found dead at his workplace on March 30, 2025, leading to widespread
Lagos Police Arrest 35-Yr-Old Lady, Adeola Adewale For Killing A 65-Yr-Old Man She Accompanied To A Rented Service Apartment

The Lagos State Police Command has made a major breakthrough in the investigation of a shocking homicide that took place in the Abule Egba area. A woman, identified as 35-year-old Adeola Adewale, has been arrested in connection with the death of a 65-year-old man, who was found lifeless in a service apartment on March 28.According to a statement b

UK Border Officials Foil Nigerian Couple’s Attempt To Smuggle Baby, Couple Sentenced to Prison

A Nigerian couple has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after attempting to smuggle a baby girl into the United Kingdom, sparking a legal battle over their actions. Border officials at Manchester Airport intercepted the couple when their suspicious behavior regarding the baby triggered an investigation.Raphael Ossai and Oluwakemi Olasanoye wer
Bank Employee, Stephen Ejieze Arrested After Filming Employees In Bathroom To Sell Online

A shocking incident involving an employee of Access Bank PLC has left staff members in disbelief and anger after it was revealed that the worker had been secretly recording co-workers in the bank’s facilities and selling the footage online. The employee, identified as Stephen Ifeanyichukwu Ejieze, a Quality Assurance Specialist at the bank’s c

Usyk And Dubois Set For Epic Heavyweight Rematch In Riyadh Season Showdown At Wembley

Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk are primed for a highly anticipated showdown at Wembley Stadium, where the two heavyweight titans will battle for the coveted undisputed world heavyweight championship. The fight, scheduled for July 19, promises to be a clash of champions with immense stakes.Dubois, who currently holds the IBF heavyweight title, wi
"We Have Spent Over ₦300M On Ransom" - ECWA Calls For Urgent Action Amid Worsening Insecurity In Kaduna & Plateau

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has raised alarm over the intensifying violence and insecurity plaguing Kaduna and Plateau states. The Church has appealed to the Federal Government to swiftly address the escalating crises of banditry, kidnappings, and militia attacks.Speaking during a press briefing in Jos, ECWA's General Secretary,

Driver Killed, Five Passengers Abducted In Zamfara Road Attack

Armed bandits launched a deadly assault on a Golf vehicle traveling along the Bagaga-Anka road in Zamfara State, killing the driver and kidnapping five passengers on Saturday, April 26, 2025.Sources close to the incident revealed that the attack occurred around 11:40 a.m. when the bandits blocked the road and opened fire, fatally shooting the driv
Police Arrest 16-Year-Old Boy, Solomon Ibiwoye With Firearm In Lagos Community

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old boy, Solomon Ibiwoye, for illegal possession of a firearm in the Ebute-Ero area of Lagos.The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Sunday through a post on X (formerly Twitter). He praised vigilant residents whose swift alert enabled the police to interve

Man Takes His Own Life After Brutally Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend To Death

A South African man, identified as Victor Hlayisani Shivambu, tragically took his own life after fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend, Mihloti Faith Shikhibana, on April 21, 2025, in Nkowankowa township, outside Tzaneen, Limpopo.The shocking incident unfolded when Shivambu allegedly attacked Shikhibana, 44, before fleeing the scene. Her lifeless bod
Police Recover Stolen Rifle Linked to Fallen Officer, Foil Kidnap Attempts in Fresh Operations

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the recovery of a rifle stolen during a deadly ambush in Taraba State in 2023, in which Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Aminu Nuhu lost his life.In a statement released on Friday by Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force disclosed that the breakthrough followed the arrest of a n

Fire Destroys Millions Of Naira Worth of Property At Oyo Petrol Station

A major fire outbreak has destroyed properties valued at millions of naira at Gastab Petroleum Station, located along the Ibadan–Oyo Road in Oyo State.The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening, was reportedly triggered by sparks during the offloading of petroleum spirit from a tanker into the station’s underground tank. According to rep
Tears Flow as Victims of Otobi Akpa Herdsmen Attack Laid to Rest in Benue (Video)

A heavy cloud of grief descended on Otobi Akpa community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Sunday as no fewer than ten victims of a deadly herdsmen attack were laid to rest.The mass burial, held at Methodist Primary School, Otobi Akpa, followed the brutal assault on the community which occurred on April 15, 2025, leaving widespread

Grieving Lagos Mother, Bilikisu Adisa, Accuses Daughter’s Boyfriend of Ritual Killing, Cries Out for Justice (Video)

A devastated Lagos mother, Bilikisu Adisa, has accused her late daughter’s boyfriend of using the young woman for suspected money rituals, following the mysterious death of her 25-year-old daughter, Adijat Adisa.In an emotional interview with *Sunday PUNCH*, Bilikisu recounted the harrowing events leading to Adijat’s untimely death, painting a
"I Have No Regrets" - Shade Okoya Opens Up On Marrying Billionaire Razak Okoya At 21

Prominent Nigerian businesswoman, Shade Okoya, has reflected on her marriage to billionaire industrialist Chief Razak Okoya, revealing she has no regrets about marrying a much older man.Speaking during an interview with BBC Yoruba, Shade, who tied the knot with the business mogul in 1999 at the age of 21—while Razak was 59—insisted that her ma

Threats To Gani Fawehinmi’s Family! Falana, Others Raise Alarm

Several human rights advocates, including Femi Falana, Executive Director of the International Press Centre, IPC, Lanre Arogundade, and Executive Director of Media Rights Agenda, MRA, Edetaen Ojo, have raised concerns over the growing threats to the family of late human rights icon, Gani Fawehinmi.Speaking on behalf of the group, Falana revealed t

2027: Allow Tinubu's Eight Years Like Buhari – Tompolo Warns Northerners Over Impending Problem

Niger Delta ex-militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo has urged the Northerners to let President Bola Tinubu complete eight years in office just like his predicessor, Muhammadu Buhari, who cames from the North.Tompolo, who spoke on Arise Television amid Atiku Abubakar’s campaign for coalition against Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election,

AYCF Laments Increase In Level Of Insecurity In Zamfara State, Calls For State Of Emergency

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State, following “the deteriorating security situation in the state.”The President General of the forum, Yerima Shettima, in a statement on Sunday, noted that despite earlier successes recorded by federal troops in com
Ex LP Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi Launches Online Portal, ID Cards For Obidient Movement

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has unveiled an online registration portal and identity cards for members of his Obidient Movement, both in Nigeria and across the diasporaThe announcement was made in a joint statement on Saturday by the movement’s National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, and Director of Strategic Communicat

Sleeping Prince Al-Waleed Of Saudi Arabia Turns 36 After 20 Years In Coma

Prince Al-Waleed, a great-grandson of Saudi Arabia’s founding monarch, King Abdulaziz, has emerged as a lasting symbol of resilience, patience, and unwavering hope for his family and admirers across the globeKnown widely as the “Sleeping Prince,” Al-Waleed has been in a coma since 2005 following a traumatic car accident while studying at a m
EFCC Warns That Cash Above $10,000 Must Not Leave Nigeria Without Declaration

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has warned against cash transportation above $10,000 or its equivalent without declaration to the appropriate government agencies.Olukoyede gave this charge in Kano on Saturday, April 26, at a joint sensitisation program organised by the Nigeria Customs Service (NC

PHOTOS+ VIDEO: Beautiful Moments From Gospel Singer Steve Crown's White Wedding With Ruth

A beautiful and emotional scene unfolded at gospel singer Steve Crown's wedding as his bride, Ruth, knelt before him to take her vows.In the touching moment captured on video and photos, Ruth went down on her knees, looking radiant and humbled, as she pledged her love and commitment to Steve during their vow exchange. Steve, visibly moved, lo
VIDEO: Drama as Speed Darlington Threatens to Leave Club Over Burna Boy’s Song

Controversial singer and internet personality, Speed Darlington, caused a scene at a club recently when he threatened to leave because the DJ played a Burna Boy song.In a viral clip, Speed Darlington could be heard warning the DJ in Pidgin, “I go go,” making it clear he would exit if the song continued.The DJ, not wanting to lose the energy in

Power Outage, Fuel Shortage During Surgery Claims Woman’s Life At Minna Hospital

A man has been thrown into mourning after his wife tragically passed away during a surgical operation at Jummai Babangida Aliyu General Hospital, Minna, following a prolonged power outage and a reported lack of fuel for the hospital’s backup generator.The grieving husband shared the heartbreaking story in a series of emotional posts on Facebook.
Osun Monarch, Pastor Plead Guilty to $4.2m COVID-19 Fraud Case in US, Face Jail Term

Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, and Pastor Edward Oluwasanmi have both pleaded guilty to scamming the United States government out of 4.2 million dollars in COVID-19 relief funds.Court documents cited by Punch revealed that Oluwasanmi used a network of companies, including Dayspring Transportation Limited, Dayspring Holding I

Woman Accuses Supplier Of Defrauding Her of ₦40 Million, Goes Into Hiding Over Loan Default (Video)

A Nigerian woman has raised alarm on social media after alleging she was defrauded of ₦40 million by a man who promised to supply her goods, forcing her into hiding as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) pursues her over unpaid loans.The distressed woman shared her ordeal in a video posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), where

Nigeria Among Top African Countries Deported From US (See Full List)

Nigeria has been ranked third on the list of African countries with the highest number of deportations from the United States between 2020 and 2025.A total of 437 Nigerian nationals were removed from the US during the period.This is according to recent data from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, as reported by Vanguard.Ah
Businesswoman Breaks Down in Tears After Boutique Is Looted (Video)

A Nigerian businesswoman has taken to social media to express her anguish after unknown individuals broke into her boutique and stole all her merchandise.The emotional scene was captured in a video posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), where the distraught woman is seen weeping while speaking on the phone.In the heartbreaking clip, she lamented
Six Villagers Killed, Others Abducted In ISWAP Ambush in Borno

Suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched a deadly ambush on villagers from Pulka community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of six residents.The attack, which took place around 4:30 p.m. at the Bokko-Ghide/Ngoshe bush, was reported by security expert Zagazola Ma
NDLEA Nabs Three Ghanaian Women Smuggling Cannabis At Seme Border

Three Ghanaian women have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) while attempting to smuggle illicit drugs into Nigeria through the Seme border area of Badagry, Lagos.The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, from Abuja.Accordin

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Naija News & Celebrity Gists

Mercy Johnson No Longer Wears Her Rings, Raises Eyebrow As Fans React

South Africa-based Nigerian Doctor, Francis Sunday Idika Found Dead In Hospital Restroom Amid Claims Of Workplace Harassment & Bullying

Lagos Police Arrest 35-Yr-Old Lady, Adeola Adewale For Killing A 65-Yr-Old Man She Accompanied To A Rented Service Apartment

UK Border Officials Foil Nigerian Couple’s Attempt To Smuggle Baby, Couple Sentenced to Prison

Bank Employee, Stephen Ejieze Arrested After Filming Employees In Bathroom To Sell Online

Usyk And Dubois Set For Epic Heavyweight Rematch In Riyadh Season Showdown At Wembley

"We Have Spent Over ₦300M On Ransom" - ECWA Calls For Urgent Action Amid Worsening Insecurity In Kaduna & Plateau

Driver Killed, Five Passengers Abducted In Zamfara Road Attack

Police Arrest 16-Year-Old Boy, Solomon Ibiwoye With Firearm In Lagos Community

Man Takes His Own Life After Brutally Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend To Death

Police Recover Stolen Rifle Linked to Fallen Officer, Foil Kidnap Attempts in Fresh Operations

Fire Destroys Millions Of Naira Worth of Property At Oyo Petrol Station

Tears Flow as Victims of Otobi Akpa Herdsmen Attack Laid to Rest in Benue (Video)

Grieving Lagos Mother, Bilikisu Adisa, Accuses Daughter’s Boyfriend of Ritual Killing, Cries Out for Justice (Video)

"I Have No Regrets" - Shade Okoya Opens Up On Marrying Billionaire Razak Okoya At 21

Threats To Gani Fawehinmi’s Family! Falana, Others Raise Alarm

2027: Allow Tinubu's Eight Years Like Buhari – Tompolo Warns Northerners Over Impending Problem

AYCF Laments Increase In Level Of Insecurity In Zamfara State, Calls For State Of Emergency

Ex LP Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi Launches Online Portal, ID Cards For Obidient Movement

Sleeping Prince Al-Waleed Of Saudi Arabia Turns 36 After 20 Years In Coma

EFCC Warns That Cash Above $10,000 Must Not Leave Nigeria Without Declaration

PHOTOS+ VIDEO: Beautiful Moments From Gospel Singer Steve Crown's White Wedding With Ruth

VIDEO: Drama as Speed Darlington Threatens to Leave Club Over Burna Boy’s Song

Power Outage, Fuel Shortage During Surgery Claims Woman’s Life At Minna Hospital

Osun Monarch, Pastor Plead Guilty to $4.2m COVID-19 Fraud Case in US, Face Jail Term

Woman Accuses Supplier Of Defrauding Her of ₦40 Million, Goes Into Hiding Over Loan Default (Video)

Nigeria Among Top African Countries Deported From US (See Full List)

Businesswoman Breaks Down in Tears After Boutique Is Looted (Video)

Six Villagers Killed, Others Abducted In ISWAP Ambush in Borno

NDLEA Nabs Three Ghanaian Women Smuggling Cannabis At Seme Border

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