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

    .. 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

    .. "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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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)

    . 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 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)

    . 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

    . 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

    . 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
  • Rapper Sasha P Assaulted by Group of Women During Road Dispute (Photos)

    .. Rapper Sasha P Assaulted by Group of Women During Road Dispute (Photos)

       Nigerian rap icon Anthonia Yetunde Alabi, popularly known as Sasha P, has recounted a harrowing experience after she was attacked by a group of young women during a road altercation.In a statement shared via her X account on Sunday, Sasha P revealed that the incident unfolded while she was attempting to peacefully resolve a minor traffic di
  • NDLEA Seizes Cocaine Hidden in Body Cream Shipment Bound for Saudi Arabia

    . NDLEA Seizes Cocaine Hidden in Body Cream Shipment Bound for Saudi Arabia

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 46 wraps of cocaine, weighing 547 grams, concealed inside body cream containers intended for shipment to Saudi Arabia.This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy.According to Babafemi, the interception too
  • NDLEA Busts ₦1bn Drug Cartel Operating From Luxury Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos (Photos)

    .. NDLEA Busts ₦1bn Drug Cartel Operating From Luxury Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos (Photos)

     In a major crackdown on organized drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a large-scale cannabis operation hidden within an 80-room hotel in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos.According to a statement released on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA operatives recov
  • Deadly Drug Crisis: Trillions Lost, Thousands of Lives At Risk As Fake Medicines Flood Markets

    . Deadly Drug Crisis: Trillions Lost, Thousands of Lives At Risk As Fake Medicines Flood Markets

     Nigeria is grappling with an escalating public health emergency as counterfeit and substandard drugs worth trillions of naira continue to flood the markets, putting millions of lives at risk. In sweeping enforcement actions in recent weeks, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) seized and destroyed fake pharmace
  • Heartbreak and Healing: Nigerian Lady Recounts How Fiancé Canceled Wedding Weeks To Big Day

    .. Heartbreak and Healing: Nigerian Lady Recounts How Fiancé Canceled Wedding Weeks To Big Day

     A Nigerian woman has recounted the emotional ordeal she faced after her fiancé abruptly canceled their wedding just weeks before the ceremony, despite no wrongdoing on her part.Sharing her story via a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the woman revealed that the cancellation came as a complete shock. She described how, despite thorough prepa
  • Five Killed in Rivers State Explosion Linked to Illegal Petroleum Storage

    . Five Killed in Rivers State Explosion Linked to Illegal Petroleum Storage

     At least five people have been confirmed dead following an explosion that rocked a residential area in Omoku, headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Saturday.The blast, which occurred around 11 a.m., was said to have originated from a room used to store illegally refined petroleum products, according to Fynefac
  • Father, Stepfather Arraigned In Ondo Court For Rap!ng 10-yr-old Girl & Procuring An Abortion

    .. Father, Stepfather Arraigned In Ondo Court For Rap!ng 10-yr-old Girl & Procuring An Abortion

     A 10-year-old girl in Ondo State has allegedly been defiled by her father, Adebowale Adegboye, and stepfather, Idowu Akinseye. Both men were said to have had carnal knowledge of the victim at different times.The 38-year-old father was further said to have procured ab@rtion for her when she got pregnant. The suspects were arrested alongside a medic
  • Police Bust Arms Cache in Akwa Ibom, Arrest 72-Year-Old Suspect, Monday Maurice Okoko

    . Police Bust Arms Cache in Akwa Ibom, Arrest 72-Year-Old Suspect, Monday Maurice Okoko

     The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered a criminal armory in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, arresting a 72-year-old man identified as Monday Maurice Okoko.According to a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, the raid was carried out at about 5:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, following credible intelli
  • “Pope Francis was killed by COVID-19 Vaccine" - Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Sparks Outrage (Video)

    .. “Pope Francis was killed by COVID-19 Vaccine" - Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Sparks Outrage (Video)

     Prominent Nigerian televangelist and founder of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has ignited controversy following comments he made about the death of Pope Francis.After news of the Pope’s passing spread online — prompting a flood of condolences on social media — Oyakhilome stirred debate with claims made during a recent sermon. Whil
  • Man Narrates How He Nabbed Lady Who Scammed Him Of Over ₦500,000 With Fake Pregnancy, CS Story

    . Man Narrates How He Nabbed Lady Who Scammed Him Of Over ₦500,000 With Fake Pregnancy, CS Story

     A Nigerian man has shared a cautionary tale online, revealing how he was scammed out of over ₦500,000 by a woman who faked a pregnancy and lied about undergoing a cesarean section (CS).In an anonymous account posted on social media, the man explained that the ordeal began in April 2017 when he met the woman during a night out with friends in Iba
  • Missing JAMB Candidate, Esther Oluwafayofunmi Oladele Found Safe Two Days After Disappearance

    . Missing JAMB Candidate, Esther Oluwafayofunmi Oladele Found Safe Two Days After Disappearance

     A JAMB candidate who went missing on April 24 while on her way to sit for her UTME examination has been found safe, two days after her disappearance.The news was confirmed via a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), where the candidate’s family had earlier raised an alarm over her sudden disappearance. Her sister had previously taken to social me
  • NAFDAC Shuts Down Abuja Supermarket Over Sale of Banned & Counterfeit Products

    . NAFDAC Shuts Down Abuja Supermarket Over Sale of Banned & Counterfeit Products

     The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed a supermarket in the Maitama district of Abuja for allegedly selling banned, unregistered, and counterfeit products.In a statement released by the agency, officials disclosed that during an inspection visit, they uncovered several prohibited and unapproved items o
  • Woman, Salamatu Arrested in Adamawa for Scalding Ex-Husband’s Fiancée With Hot Water

    . Woman, Salamatu Arrested in Adamawa for Scalding Ex-Husband’s Fiancée With Hot Water

     Police in Adamawa State have arrested a woman, identified as Salamatu, for allegedly attacking her ex-husband’s fiancée with hot water, causing severe injuries.The shocking incident took place in Jambutu, Yola North Local Government Area, just months before the couple’s scheduled wedding.According to eyewitness accounts, Salamatu, driven by j

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