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Why We Are Engaging MC Oluomo Transporters to Distribute Election Materials - INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has no option but to engage Lagos State Parks Management Committee headed by Musiliu (MC Oluomo) Akinsanya, a Lagos APC chieftain, to distribute election materials.Olusegun Agbaje, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Lagos State, said this during the Inter-Agency Consultative Committ

Ex Senator Shehu Sani Adopts Baby Boy Dumped on The Roadside in Kaduna State

Former Kaduna Senator, Shehu Sani has adopted a baby abandoned by the road side. The Nigerian politician disclosed this in a post on his Facebook page on Tuesday, February 7. According to the human rights activist, the baby who was rescued by the police was handed over to the Social Welfare Department whose personnel finally handed him over to an
PHOTOS: Two Nigerian Men Arrested in India For Scamming 60 Women on Matrimonial Sites

Two Nigerian nationals have been arrested in India for allegedly duping at least 60 women from different states of millions of rupees on matrimonial websites.The suspects identified as Martin Valentom and Tony Ifeanyi, were arrested by Gurugram police from Delhi's Duraj Vihar and Mohan Garden respectively on Monday night, February 6, 2023.Pol

IT'S A BOY!!! Actor, Kiki Bakare And Partner Welcome Their First Child

Nollywood actor, Okikiola Bakare better known as Kiki Bakare And his partner have welcomed their first child.The Yoruba actor took to his Instagram page to share the good news with his fanmily.Sharing photos from their white-themed maternity shoot, Kiki welcomed his son, Jason Okikiola Bakare to the world.He described his son’s birth as his bigg
Court Discharges, Acquits Bauchi Gov’s Son, Shamsudeen Bala of N1.1bn Fraud

Shamsudeen Bala, the son of Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed, was cleared of the N1.1 billion fraud charge by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed a 20-count charge against Bala that appeared to be related to money laundering.However, the trial judge, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba, partially

Reactions as Sina Rambo Celebrates His Estranged Wife, Heidi Korth on Her 25th Birthday (Video)

The association of online in-laws are rolling in the mud after singer, Sina Rambo took to his Instagram page to celebrate his wife, Heidi Korth as she clocks twenty-five today, 7th February.Beating all odds of the marital drama they are embroiled in, the father of one shared a short video of himself and his estranged wife together and wished her a
Actress Cum Politician, Funke Akindele Heartbroken as She Loses Mum

It is a heartbreaking time for beloved Nollywood actress and politician, Funke Akindele as she loses her beloved mother.According to a statement released by Olubunmi Akindele, on behalf of the family, Funke Akindele’s mum passed on Tuesday, February 7.Praying for her soul, Olubunmi stated that the family would communicate her funeral rites in du

How Gunmen Kill UNIZIK Lecturer, Prof. Anthony Eze In Anambra

Gunmen have killed a lecturer at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State.Prof. Anthony Eze of the Faculty of Education was shot dead in the early hours of Tuesday, February 7, 2023. It was gathered that the assailants stormed the deceased's residence in Awka with a Toyota Corolla car and shot him at close range.A resident of the are
Imo Lawyers Stage Protests Over Rampant Killings

Members of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, in Imo State on Tuesday, staged a peaceful protest following the incessant attacks, killings and kidnappings by gunmen in the state.Their grievance was further heightened with the killing of Nnaemeka Ugboma, the Chairman, Customary Court, Ejemekwuru, in Oguta Local Government Area, on February 2 within

NLC Reveals Why It Has Not Been Protesting On Street Over Naira Scarcity

Outgoing President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba on Tuesday, accused the Federal Government of pushing the working population to the wall with its money swap policy.He said the President and his economic team, comprising the Central Bank of Nigeria, should as a matter of urgency take immediate action to end the excruciating suffering
CBN Grants INEC’s Request For Cash During Elections Amidst Cash Shortage

Amidst the shortage of naira notes in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that it would provide the commission with cash to pay for logistics in unbanked areas during the coming general elections.CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, told INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday

Son Expresses Disappointment After His Dad Forgives Mum After She Cheated On Him

A man has gone online to express disappointment in his father for being too soft to forgive his mother’s act of adultery.According to the man identified with the handle @Vhoyde on Twitter, his mother had cheated on his dad before he was even born.He said that he never looked at his father the same way again when he found out and would have prefe
VID: Access Bank Dragged For Giving Bulk Cash To ‘Special Customers’ While Others Wait In Vain

Amid rising tensions over the cash crunch in the country, some Access Bank customers have slammed the bank over alleged preferential treatment shown to some ‘special customers’.In a video that circulated on Tuesday, a customer stands in front of a branch of the bank in Ifako area of Lagos.The narrator who is just outside the gate of the premis

BBTitans: "I Roll With A Deadly Group Of People That Can Deal With Khosi" – Nana Fumes

BBTitans housemate, Nana is still upset about her altercation with fellow housemate, Khosi over her partner, Thabang last night.Recall that Nana and Khosi got into a heated argument that almost led to the ladies getting physical.Today, while the Kaduna born was gisting with her gang, she revisits last night’s issue and went on about how Khosi ha
Fresh Nextier Poll Reveals Winner of 2023 Presidential Election

A new poll by Nextier SPD, an African-based international development consulting firm has revealed the winner of the 2023 presidential election. The new poll shows Labour Party leading with 37 percent followed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with 27 percent and the All Progressives Congress (APC) with 24 percent. According to the most recent

Actress Omotola Jalade Celebrates Birthday With Stunning Photos

Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a year older today, February 7. To celebrate her special day, the mum of four shared jaw dropping photos on her Instagram page to the delight of her fans.Captioning the photos, she wrote; ”+ 1 . Joyful ……”

Just In: Court Acquits Diezani’s Ally Of $1.6bn Fraud

The Chairman of Atlantic Energy Drilling Concepts Nigeria Limited, Jide Omokore has been acquitted of fraud allegations by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Omokore, who is an ally of former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was initially arraigned in 2016 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He was arraigned alongside Vict

INEC Replies MC Oluomo After He Begged To Be Allowed To Transmit Sensitive Electoral Materials

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Lagos State has rejected a plea by former chairman of the defunct National Union of Road Transport Workers in Lagos, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo to be allowed to transmit electoral materials. Reacting, INEC said it is working with park managers in the state for smooth logistics d
NNPP Raises N511M For Kwankwaso, Others Campaign In Kano

The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has raised the sum of N511 million, for its campaigns and other election logistics in the forthcoming polls. The Chief Spokesperson of the NNPP Campaign Council, Sanusi Bature Tofa, in a statement on Monday, shortly after the party’s fundraising dinner held on Sunday night in Kano sa

My House Is Under Attack By Armed Men With Explosives, Heavy Gunfire - Cupp Spokesman, Ugochiny

Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere has raised alarm saying his house is under attack by armed men with explosives and heavy gunfire. The Spokesman for the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) cried out on Tuesday. In a text message to Vanguard on Tuesday, Ugochinyere said, ”SOS, we are under attack again. My house is under attack by armed men with e
Tension As Ogun Youths Attack Banks As Protests Escalate (Photos)

There was palpable tension as aggrieved youths staged a violent protest in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital. The protest reportedly started at Asero, Abeokuta, on Tuesday, by some customers of GTBank over their inability to get new naira notes from the bank. The protesters who made bonfires on the roads blocked the road that leads to Adatan

Rivers Court Remands Atiku Supporters In Prison Till March 22

Supporters of Atiku Abubakar have been remanded in prison until March 22, 2023 for bail consideration. The order was given by a Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The court remanded over 20 persons arrested in connection with a meeting by members of the Atiku Support Organisation in the state correctional centre.
New Naira: Buhari’s Meeting With Governors, Others Cancelled

A meeting scheduled for Tuesday between President Muhammadu Buhari and state governors has been cancelled. The meeting was supposed to hold on Tuesday. A senior Presidency source who spoke with Punch late Monday revealed that Buhari would meet the governors to discuss, among other things, the nationwide crisis trailing the Central Bank of Nigeria�

Na We Go Bury Una - Lady Tearfully Lays Curse On INEC Who Allegedly Failed To Provide Her PVC

A Nigerian lady has expressed anger after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to release her Permanent Voters Cards, (PVC) before the deadline. Recall that PVC collection ended on the 5th Feburauy, 2023 after INEC had extended it from the 29th January 2023. The lady who showed the registration message received from the ele
Endowed Lady Goes Viral After She Shared Are Huge Cleavage

An Instagram user has gone viral after showing off her curves in photos shared to the platform. The chef wore a little black dress that showed off her ample cleavage. Her post quickly went viral, with many users resharing it on other platformsSee the photos below.

The Greatest Decay Of Modern Marriage is Not Adultery But The Phone - Nigerian Pastor

UK-based Nigerian pastor, Prophet Tomi Arayomi has said that the phone is the greatest cause of decay in modern marriages. ?The greatest decay of the modern marriage today is not adultery, it?s the phone! If we could give our spouses as much touch as we give our phones, our marriages would be healthier!,? he said in a Facebook post on Monday

I Am Not Coming Back To Nigeria, My Wife Should Take Care Of The Kids – Osinachi Dike

Popular comic actor, Osinachi Dike has stated that he will never set foot in Nigeria as he becomes a citizen of the United States of America. The newly made U.S. citizen took to his social media page to make the announcement to fans and colleagues. He showed off his US passport and Nigerian passport as he noted that becoming a citizen of the forem
IPMAN Directs Members To Suspend Operations, Shut Filling Stations

All members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria have been directed to suspend all operations across the country. Punch reported that the order was given in a statement signed on Tuesday by chairman of the association, Mohammed Kuluwu. The marketers were also ordered to suspend payment of ordering products from source unti
US Influencer, Juice Gyal Claims She's Burbaoy's New Girl, Shares Video

American Influencer, Juice Gyal has claimed to be in a relationship with Nigerian music star, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy. The beautiful lady made the claim during a Question-and-Answer segment with fans on her Instagram page. A fan asked Juice Gyal on her Instatories if she is dating Burna and she gave a positive response. “Are you dating Burna
Nigerian Woman Lays Curse On Her Daughter For Getting Married Without Her Knowledge

A Nigerian woman has been seen in a video laying curses on her daughter named Chinyere over her decision to get married behind her back.n She revealed that her daughter did not seek her blessing or inform her before she went ahead with her wedding. Feeling disrespected and hurt by Chinyere’s actions, the mother who spoke in Igbo language heaped