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  • PHOTOS: Troops Arrest Four Suspected Terrorists, Recover Arms And Ammunition In Taraba

    . PHOTOS: Troops Arrest Four Suspected Terrorists, Recover Arms And Ammunition In Taraba

     Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested four suspected terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition in Taraba State. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Captain Olubodunde Oni, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The arrest followed a
  • Nigerian Care Worker, Bilikesu Olagunju Caught On Camera Abusing Pensioner In UK

    . Nigerian Care Worker, Bilikesu Olagunju Caught On Camera Abusing Pensioner In UK

     A 42-year-old Nigerian care worker identified as Bilikesu Olagunju, has been arraigned after she was caught on camera abusing a pensioner at his home in the United Kingdom.Olagunju of Congress Road in Abbey Wood, pleaded guilty to ill-treating or willfully neglecting an individual whilst acting as a care worker.CCTV at the pensioner’s home caugh
  • "Clout Is The New Currency And People Are Desperate To Spend" - Actor, IK Ogbonna

    . "Clout Is The New Currency And People Are Desperate To Spend" - Actor, IK Ogbonna

     Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna has taken to his Instastories to state that clout is the new currency and most people are desperate to chase it.“In today’s world, clout is the new currency,” he wrote. “And a lot of people are desperate to spend.”He stated that some people use money to buy attention, while others tear down already famous peop
  • Kenya Court Fines Belgian Teenagers And Others For Trying To Smuggle Protected Ants

    . Kenya Court Fines Belgian Teenagers And Others For Trying To Smuggle Protected Ants

     Four persons, including two Belgian teenagers, were fined more than $7,000 each by a Kenyan court on Wednesday, May 6, for attempting to smuggle thousands of live ants out of the country, in a case that has drawn significant public attention over concerns of bio-piracy.The accused—David Lornoy and Seppe Lodewijckx, both 18 from Belgium, Duh Hung
  • Naira Abuse: Lawyer, Ayo Shonaiya Poses Intresting Question To EFCC

    . Naira Abuse: Lawyer, Ayo Shonaiya Poses Intresting Question To EFCC

     Nigerian entertainment lawyer, Ayo Shonaiya, has posed a question to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, following the ban on naira spraying at public or private events.In a post shared on his X account, Ayo asked a question as it relates to spraying str!ppers at str!p clubs.He wrote; ‘’So now, when the star stripper in the clu
  • Man Accuses Instagram Of "Stereotyping" Him After A Warning Was Issued About Him Residing In Nigeria

    . Man Accuses Instagram Of "Stereotyping" Him After A Warning Was Issued About Him Residing In Nigeria

     A Nigerian man has accused photo-sharing app, Instagram, of ''stereotyping'' him after a prompt was allegedly sent to someone who tried sending him a message.Daniel Adebowale took to Facebook to share a screenshot of a prompt Instagram sent to someone who sent him a direct message on the platform.The prompt from Instagram to th
  • How Anambra Police Recover Burnt Body In A Waste Dumpsite

    . How Anambra Police Recover Burnt Body In A Waste Dumpsite

     A burnt dead body was recovered by Police Operatives attached to the Atani Divisional Police Headquarters while on patrol in a waste dump at Iyiowa Odekpe on Wednesday, May 7.The police say the discovery is allegedly a suspected victim of jungle justice.Preliminary findings by the police revealed that the deceased with the gang members, specialise
  • Five Siblings Die, Mother In Critical Condition Over Food Poisoning In in Anambra

    . Five Siblings Die, Mother In Critical Condition Over Food Poisoning In in Anambra

     Tragedy struck in Anambra State on Tuesday when five siblings died suddenly.The incident happened at Ogidi, a community in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Wednesday night, said there was suspicion that the victims’ death was caused by food poisoning.Mr
  • Imo Police, Anayo Ekezie Demoted For Brutalising Middle-Aged Man

    . Imo Police, Anayo Ekezie Demoted For Brutalising Middle-Aged Man

     The Imo State Police Command has demoted a sergeant, Anayo Ekezie over an incident of assault.A video of some policemen assaulting a man along the Owerri-Aba road had gone viral recently.The spokesman of the police in the state, Henry Okoye, Wednesday night, confirmed that the cops had been identified and subjected to orderly room trial.He stated
  • Labour Party Suspends Abia Governor Alex Otti, Five Others Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

    . Labour Party Suspends Abia Governor Alex Otti, Five Others Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

     The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has suspended six top members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, over alleged anti-party activities.The party’s National Secretary, Umar Farouk, announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday. He recalled that on May 2, 2025, the National Executive Committee (NEC) set up a five-member d
  • Video of Protesters Rejoicing in Abuja at The News of VDM’s Release From EFCC Custody

    . Video of Protesters Rejoicing in Abuja at The News of VDM’s Release From EFCC Custody

     A video has surfaced online showing Abuja protesters celebrating the release of social media activist Verydarkman (VDM) from EFCC custody.The clip, which is gaining traction across platforms, captures a jubilant crowd dancing and chanting in support of VDM.Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), a Nigerian social media influenc
  • What God Said I Should Tell You..- Female Bishop Sends Warning to Gospel Singer Mercy Chinwo (VID)

    . What God Said I Should Tell You..- Female Bishop Sends Warning to Gospel Singer Mercy Chinwo (VID)

     A self-acclaimed female bishop, identified on TikTok as Mummy Esther, has sent a public message to gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. In a post on TikTok, the female preacher, who claimed God sent her, asked Mercy Chinwo who she takes advice from, who she follows and who her spiritual father is. She said God told her to inform Mercy Chinwo to "enter
  • VDM And I Are Officially Married - Actress Sarah Martins Drops Bombshell

    . VDM And I Are Officially Married - Actress Sarah Martins Drops Bombshell

     Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has stirred up social media once again with a bold declaration about controversial activist Verydarkman (VDM). In a post that has sparked mixed reactions, she wrote: “VDM and I are officially married in my mind. He is mine, period.”... her statement read in partThis statement, which seems to be a mix of humor
  • VIDEO: Peter Obi Replies Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu, After He Was Criticized For Demarketing Nigeria

    . VIDEO: Peter Obi Replies Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu, After He Was Criticized For Demarketing Nigeria

     Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has responded to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s recent comments accusing him of "demarketing" Nigeria. In his reply, Obi clarified that he is not trying to tarnish the country’s image but is simply telling the truth about Nigeria’s current state.He emphasized that
  • NEW POPE: Update After First Day at The Ongoing Conclave For Election of 267th Pope (VID)

    . NEW POPE: Update After First Day at The Ongoing Conclave For Election of 267th Pope (VID)

     Black smoke emerged from the chimney over the Sistine Chapel at 21:00 last evening signaling that a first ballot has been held at the conclave and has concluded without the election of a Pope.This means the conclave will continue this morning when the Cardinal electors will gather once more in the Chapel around 10:30am Rome time to cast their vote
  • NANS President, Atiku Abubakar Isah 'Sets The Record Straight, Apologizes to Seyi Tinubu

    . NANS President, Atiku Abubakar Isah 'Sets The Record Straight, Apologizes to Seyi Tinubu

     Atiku Abubakar Isah, a self-proclaimed president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has publicly apologized to Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, for making false allegations against him. In a viral video, Isah had previously claimed that Seyi Tinubu and the Minister of Youth and Sports, Ayodele Olawande, offered him
  • EFCC Arrests Former Lawmaker Gudaji Kazaure Over His Involvement In Emefiele's Fraud Case

    . EFCC Arrests Former Lawmaker Gudaji Kazaure Over His Involvement In Emefiele's Fraud Case

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former member of the House of Representatives, Gudaji Kazaure, over allegations of receiving N70 million from the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.Sources within the anti-graft agency confirmed that Kazaure was picked up on Wednesday i
  • NEW POPE! Here Are The Top 8 Contenders to Replace The Late Pope Francis

    . NEW POPE! Here Are The Top 8 Contenders to Replace The Late Pope Francis

     The College of Cardinals, comprising 133 eligible cardinals from 70 countries, will elect a new leader for the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic ChurchAs the papal conclave progresses to elect a successor to the late Pope Francis, eight cardinals have emerged as leading contenders, each representing diverse theological perspectives and regional backgrou
  • Moment Lagos Council Chairman, Kolade Alabi, Collapsed at APC Meeting (Video)

    . Moment Lagos Council Chairman, Kolade Alabi, Collapsed at APC Meeting (Video)

     There was chaos at the Lagos APC party secretariat today May 7 after the Chairman of Bariga Local Government Area, Kolade Alabi, slumped during the party’s stakeholders’ meeting.Ajayi who serves as the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), collapsed unexpectedly while speaking at an All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders�
  • US Transport Board Releases Final Report on Helicopter Crash That Killed Herbert Wigwe & Others

    . US Transport Board Releases Final Report on Helicopter Crash That Killed Herbert Wigwe & Others

     The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Herbert Wigwe, his wife, his son, and his friend Abimbola Ogunbanjo, concluding that the accident was primarily caused by pilot error and inadequate company oversight.In the investigation report, the NTSB de
  • Ex-Accountant General Accuses EFCC of Withholding Key Evidence in N109.5bn Fraud Trial

    . Ex-Accountant General Accuses EFCC of Withholding Key Evidence in N109.5bn Fraud Trial

     Former Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris, on Wednesday told an Abuja High Court that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) failed to present all the statements he made during their investigation.Testifying in a trial-within-trial session ordered by Justice Yusuf Halilu, Idris claimed that only 13 of the 16 state
  • My Boy is Here!Actress Chizzy Alichi Announces Birth Of Her First Child With Husband (Photos)

    . My Boy is Here!Actress Chizzy Alichi Announces Birth Of Her First Child With Husband (Photos)

     Nollywood actress Chizzy Alichi has joyfully announced the birth of her first child, a baby boy named Kenechukwu, after a challenging pregnancy journey. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she expressed profound gratitude to God, sharing that her son was born prematurely at 30 weeks and spent 25 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). She desc
  • Men Over 40yrs Are At Risk Of Birthing Children With Autism & Other Birth-related Disabilities - New Study

    . Men Over 40yrs Are At Risk Of Birthing Children With Autism & Other Birth-related Disabilities - New Study

     Men over 40 are at risk of having children with autism and other birth-related disabilities, due to a decline in sperm quality and DNA damage. Male fertility starts to decline around age 40 and may also increase the risk of miscarriage.We’re already beginning to see the trend, especially in the UK and US, where many Nigerian couples are facing b
  • Nigeria's Senate Rejects VAT Increment, Passes Two Tax Reform Bills

    . Nigeria's Senate Rejects VAT Increment, Passes Two Tax Reform Bills

     Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, passed two of President Bola Tinubu’s four tax reform bills.The two bills approved are the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill.This development follows the Senate’s consideration of the report submitted by an ad hoc committee chaired by Senator Sani Musa,
  • Operation Hadin Kai Troops Thwart Terrorists’ Attacks In Borno

    . Operation Hadin Kai Troops Thwart Terrorists’ Attacks In Borno

     Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have thwarted a terrorist attack in two locations, Mallam Fatori and Izge community in Borno State, capturing several terrorists in the process.A statement released on Wednesday by Reuben Kovangiya, the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations at the Headquarters, Theatre Command Operation HADIN KAI, revealed t
  • Contoversial Activist, VeryDarkMan Released After Five Days In EFCC Custody

    . Contoversial Activist, VeryDarkMan Released After Five Days In EFCC Custody

     Controversial activist, Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after spending five days in detention.Recall that VeryDarkMan was arrested last Friday after visiting a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) branch in Abuja with his mother to address some
  • Manchester United v Ath Club: UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers&Stats

    . Manchester United v Ath Club: UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers&Stats

     Date: Thursday 8th May, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Old Trafford Referee Daniel Siebert (Germany) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Manchester United [/size]Ruben Amorim has a new injury concern that is hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture. The Manchester United manager will be bereft of t
  • Chelsea vs Djurgardens: UEFA Conference League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers& Stats

    . Chelsea vs Djurgardens: UEFA Conference League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers& Stats

     Date: Thursday 8th May, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Stamford Bridge Referee  Joao Pinheiro (Portugal) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Chelsea [/size]Enzo Maresca is likely to rotate his squad for the second leg, as he did against Legia Warsaw, particularly with a crucial Premier League fixture against Newcast
  • Bodoe v Tottenham: UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats

    . Bodoe v Tottenham: UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats

     Date: Thursday 8th May, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Aspmyra Stadion Referee  Maurizio Mariani (Italy) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Bodoe [/size]Daniel Bassi is a doubt for the home team, but they have a fully fit squad to choose from, other than that. Bodo/Glimt will shape up in a 4-3-3 formation vs Totten
  • 'Some Men Are Praying For Their Wives To Die So They Can Marry Another' -Nigerian Man Blows Hot

    . 'Some Men Are Praying For Their Wives To Die So They Can Marry Another' -Nigerian Man Blows Hot

     A Nigerian Real Estate developer, Darlington Onyelike, has said that there are men praying for their wives to d!e so they can marry another woman. The businessman who stated this in a Facebook post on Wednesday, May 7, said he heard a man say such prayer."The hard truth is that Some men are praying for their wives to die, so that they can mar

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