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  • 2Baba Reunites With Mother Amid Controversy Over Alleged Romance With Natasha Osawaru (Video)

    .. 2Baba Reunites With Mother Amid Controversy Over Alleged Romance With Natasha Osawaru (Video)

     Nigerian music icon, 2Baba Idibia, has reunited with his mother, Rosemary Idibia, amid swirling rumors about his alleged relationship with Natasha Osawaru.The reunion comes after speculation that 2Baba’s mother disapproved of his reported romance with Natasha, a controversy that has sparked widespread attention. The situation escalated recently
  • Video Of PHCN Outage During Mark Zuckerberg’s Visit To Lagos Goes Viral

    .. Video Of PHCN Outage During Mark Zuckerberg’s Visit To Lagos Goes Viral

     A video capturing a humorous moment during Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s visit to Lagos has sparked widespread reactions across social media.In the clip, renowned Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan is seen deep in conversation with Zuckerberg when an unexpected power outage struck — courtesy of the country's unreliable electricity sup
  • 30-Year-Old Man Takes Own Life After Wife’s Death In Niger

    . 30-Year-Old Man Takes Own Life After Wife’s Death In Niger

     A 30-year-old man, identified simply as Mr. Stephen, has died by suicide in Ikumi Shako Ward, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, weeks after losing his wife.Sources close to the family said Stephen had been battling severe depression following the death of his second wife in March 2025. Friends and relatives revealed that he often lament
  • Bauchi Police Arrest Man, Johnson Joh For Trafficking Teenage Girl, Cecelia Cosmos To Burkina Faso For Prostitution

    . Bauchi Police Arrest Man, Johnson Joh For Trafficking Teenage Girl, Cecelia Cosmos To Burkina Faso For Prostitution

     The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Johnson John of Gwallameji, for allegedly trafficking a 19-year-old girl, Cecelia Cosmos, into prostitution abroad.According to a statement by the police, the incident began on April 12, 2025, when John reportedly deceived Cecelia with the promise of a lucrative job opportunity in Lag
  • Shock As Woman Finds Dead Wall Gecko Inside Puff-Puff Bought From Lagos Vendor (Video)

    .. Shock As Woman Finds Dead Wall Gecko Inside Puff-Puff Bought From Lagos Vendor (Video)

     A Nigerian woman has sparked outrage online after revealing she discovered a dead wall gecko inside a puff-puff snack she purchased from a street vendor.Sharing her experience on X (formerly Twitter), the woman posted images showing the disturbing find — a fried wall gecko, its head and body visibly intact, embedded within the puff-puff.Fortunat
  • "Nigeria’s Excess Crude Account Stagnant At $473,754" - Accountant-General, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi

    . "Nigeria’s Excess Crude Account Stagnant At $473,754" - Accountant-General, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi

     The Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has confirmed that Nigeria’s Excess Crude Account (ECA) remains at a balance of $473,754.57 as of April 2025.Ogunjimi made the disclosure during the 149th session of the National Economic Council (NEC) held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting was chaired by Vic
  • Police Uncover Human Trafficking Ring In Ibadan, Rescue 84 Victims (Video)

    .. Police Uncover Human Trafficking Ring In Ibadan, Rescue 84 Victims (Video)

     The Oyo State Police Command has dismantled a major human trafficking syndicate operating in Ibadan, rescuing 84 victims in a dramatic raid on a property in the city’s Orogun area.Police confirmed that 83 adults and one child, all reportedly nationals of the Democratic Republic of Congo, were freed during the operation. It remains unclear how lo
  • Gunmen Abduct Kwara Legal Officer, Elizabeth Arinde, NBA Calls for Urgent Rescue Efforts

    . Gunmen Abduct Kwara Legal Officer, Elizabeth Arinde, NBA Calls for Urgent Rescue Efforts

     Barrister Elizabeth Arinde, Head of the Legal Department at Oke Ero Local Government Area in Kwara State, has been abducted by gunmen while travelling to Ilorin.The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ilorin Branch, confirmed the incident in a statement signed by its Chairman, S.M.H. Kosemani, on Friday, April 25, 2025. According to the statement, Ari
  • Tory MPs Weigh Ousting Kemi Badenoch As Leader Amid Plunging Poll Numbers

    . Tory MPs Weigh Ousting Kemi Badenoch As Leader Amid Plunging Poll Numbers

     Pressure is mounting within the Conservative Party as senior Tories reportedly consider replacing party leader Kemi Badenoch following a string of poor poll results ahead of next week's crucial local elections.According to a report by Bloomberg, over two dozen Conservative MPs have expressed dissatisfaction with Badenoch’s leadership, citin
  • Gunmen Attack Amesi Community in Anambra, Set Town Hall Ablaze, Kill One

    . Gunmen Attack Amesi Community in Anambra, Set Town Hall Ablaze, Kill One

     Unknown gunmen launched a deadly assault on the Amesi community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State on Friday morning, leaving one person dead, several vehicles destroyed, and the town hall in ruins.The assailants reportedly stormed the community’s town hall, setting it on fire, torching at least three vehicles and two motorcycles,
  • Nigerian Businesswoman, Adeife Adeoye Loses N15 Million in Lagos Housing Scam

    . Nigerian Businesswoman, Adeife Adeoye Loses N15 Million in Lagos Housing Scam

     A Nigerian businesswoman, Adeife Adeoye, has taken to social media to lament after falling victim to a house scam in Lagos, losing almost N15 million in the process.Adeoye shared her ordeal on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, revealing that she had believed she secured a property, only to discover it was a fraudulent transaction. "I just g
  • Abia State University Student, Chinedu Faithful Nwagbuo Hospitalized After Hot Water Attack

    .. Abia State University Student, Chinedu Faithful Nwagbuo Hospitalized After Hot Water Attack

     A 200-level student of Abia State University, Uturu, identified as Chinedu Faithful Nwagbuo, has been hospitalized in Umuahia following a brutal hot water attack allegedly carried out by a fellow female student.The incident, which has left Miss Nwagbuo with serious burns on the upper part of her body, reportedly occurred during a heated altercatio
  • Truck Falls Off Pen Cinema Bridge, Crushes Two Mini-Buses in Lagos (Photos + Videos)

    .. Truck Falls Off Pen Cinema Bridge, Crushes Two Mini-Buses in Lagos (Photos + Videos)

     A major accident rocked the Agege area of Lagos on Saturday morning after a truck plunged off the Pen Cinema flyover, crushing two commercial mini-buses, popularly called ‘korope’, along Old Abeokuta Road.The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), which confirmed the incident at 8:37 a.m., said emergency responders quickly arrived
  • Man, Uncle Light & Son, Miracle Die In Suspected Poisoning Incident In Ebonyi

    .. Man, Uncle Light & Son, Miracle Die In Suspected Poisoning Incident In Ebonyi

     A tragic incident has rocked Ebebe Junction in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, where a middle-aged man popularly known as Uncle Light and his son, Miracle, reportedly died from suspected food poisoning.The unfortunate event occurred on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. According to eyewitnesses, the victims had been living with a woman who allegedly moved in wi
  • UK Deports 43 Nigerians In Latest Crackdown On Immigration Violations

    . UK Deports 43 Nigerians In Latest Crackdown On Immigration Violations

     The United Kingdom has deported 43 Nigerians as part of its intensified efforts to tighten immigration control and enforce border policies. According to a report released Friday on the UK government’s official website, the deported individuals included 15 failed asylum seekers, 11 foreign nationals who had served prison terms, and seven others w
  • Coroner To Announce Verdict Date In Mohbad’s Death Inquest

    . Coroner To Announce Verdict Date In Mohbad’s Death Inquest

     The coroner investigating the death of popular singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad, has stated that the date for the final ruling will soon be communicated to all parties. Presiding over the inquest at the Magistrates’ Court in Ikorodu, Lagos, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi made the announcement on Friday after hearing testimony from the
  • “I Bought My First House At 24”- Media Entrepreneur, Chude Jideonwo Reflects on Life-Altering Financial Choices, (Video)

    .. “I Bought My First House At 24”- Media Entrepreneur, Chude Jideonwo Reflects on Life-Altering Financial Choices, (Video)

     Prominent Nigerian media entrepreneur, Chude Jideonwo, has opened up about a critical financial decision he made at the age of 24, choosing to invest in a house in Lekki, Lagos, instead of indulging in flashy luxuries.Speaking during a recent podcast appearance, Jideonwo revealed that after earning a substantial amount of money early in his career
  • Suspected Cult Leader, Olotu Wanemi Omubo Gunned Down in Yenagoa Amid Rising Gang Violence

    . Suspected Cult Leader, Olotu Wanemi Omubo Gunned Down in Yenagoa Amid Rising Gang Violence

     A suspected leader of the Bobos cult group, Olotu Wanemi Omubo, was shot dead on Thursday night in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, in what authorities believe was a targeted attack by a rival cult gang.Sources revealed that Omubo was trailed to the residence of a female acquaintance on Goodnews Street, Azikoro Town, at about 9 p.m. by his assa
  • 27 Impersonators Nabbed, Four Centres Delisted as JAMB Cracks Down on UTME Violations

    . 27 Impersonators Nabbed, Four Centres Delisted as JAMB Cracks Down on UTME Violations

     The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has arrested 27 persons for impersonation during the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).According to a statement released Friday night by JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin, the suspects have been handed over to the Nigeria Police for immediate prosecution.In a sweeping
  • Drama as Man Demands DNA Test Before Paying ₦500,000 Hospital Bill After Wife’s Infidelity Uncovered

    . Drama as Man Demands DNA Test Before Paying ₦500,000 Hospital Bill After Wife’s Infidelity Uncovered

     A dramatic situation is unfolding online after a man reportedly discovered his pregnant wife had been unfaithful multiple times during her pregnancy — and is now refusing to settle her ₦500,000 hospital bill without a DNA test.The story surfaced through an anonymous post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, where the man’s dilemma quickly
  • DSS Seizes Cache of Weapons in Delta, Arrests British Army Major Over Alleged Plot to Instigate Unrest

    . DSS Seizes Cache of Weapons in Delta, Arrests British Army Major Over Alleged Plot to Instigate Unrest

     The Department of State Services (DSS) has uncovered a major arms smuggling operation in Delta State, recovering 50 AK-47 rifles, six pump-action guns, and over 3,000 rounds of ammunition during a covert operation in Asaba.The security agency also arrested an Itsekiri man serving as a Major in the British Army, who allegedly masterminded the weapo
  • FBI Arrests 22 Nigerians in Connection to Deadly Sextortion Schemes Targeting Teen Boys

    . FBI Arrests 22 Nigerians in Connection to Deadly Sextortion Schemes Targeting Teen Boys

     The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has successfully apprehended 22 Nigerians allegedly behind a series of horrifying sextortion schemes that have led to the tragic suicides of more than 20 teenage boys across the United States since 2021. The arrests were part of a major law enforcement initiative known as *Operation Artemis*, a two-year in
  • Rotimi Amaechi Recounts Miraculous Journey from Kano To Abuja, Claims God Drove His Car

    . Rotimi Amaechi Recounts Miraculous Journey from Kano To Abuja, Claims God Drove His Car

     Former Minister of Transportation and ex-governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has shared a remarkable and almost supernatural experience in which he believes God took control of his car during a journey from Kano to Abuja, while he was asleep behind the wheel.Amaechi, who was speaking as a guest at the ninth edition of the Akinjide Adeosun Fo
  • 80-Yr-Old Woman, Ayodele Ogundipe Found Murdered With Mutilated Body In Farm Attack In Ogun

    . 80-Yr-Old Woman, Ayodele Ogundipe Found Murdered With Mutilated Body In Farm Attack In Ogun

     An 80-year-old woman, Ayodele Ogundipe, has been found dead and mutilated on her farmland along the Oja-Odan/Ohunbe Road in the Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State.Ogundipe, a local resident, had gone to her farm on Thursday but failed to return home. Her family reported her missing to the Oja Odan Divisional Police, triggering a search
  • Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Explains Minimal Impact Of US Tariffs On Africa’s Trade

    . Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Explains Minimal Impact Of US Tariffs On Africa’s Trade

     Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has downplayed the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Africa, explaining that the region's trade relationship with the United States remains limited.During an interview at the World Bank’s Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Okonjo-Iwea
  • Nasarawa Police Arrest Criminal, Buhari Mustapha; Recover Firearm & Ammunition in Karu Raid

    . Nasarawa Police Arrest Criminal, Buhari Mustapha; Recover Firearm & Ammunition in Karu Raid

     In a significant move against criminal activity, the Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a suspect and seized a firearm along with live ammunition during a recent raid in Karu Local Government Area.Following directives from the Commissioner of Police, CP Shettima Jauro Mohammed, to intensify operations targeting criminal hideouts, operative
  • Mystery Surrounds Disappearance Of Two Boys In Kano: Residents Fear Supernatural Forces

    . Mystery Surrounds Disappearance Of Two Boys In Kano: Residents Fear Supernatural Forces

     Panic has gripped residents of Musukwani in Jakara, Kano Municipal Local Government Area, following the mysterious disappearance of two young boys in a deep, ominous ditch in the neighborhood. Locals have raised concerns over possible supernatural influences, citing strange events that have plagued the area for some time.The alarming incident took
  • Tragic Accident on Oyo-Ogbomoso Road Claims Lives Of Students Heading To JAMB Exam (Video)

    .. Tragic Accident on Oyo-Ogbomoso Road Claims Lives Of Students Heading To JAMB Exam (Video)

     A devastating accident on the Oyo-Ogbomoso Road has resulted in the loss of several lives, with the victims being students on their way to take the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination.The tragic incident occurred on the morning of Saturday, April 24, when a commercial vehicle transporting the students to a JAMB centre in Og
  • Kaduna Court Jails Poultry Business Operator, Darlington Ogihonmwanghomwan for N1.2M Fraud

    . Kaduna Court Jails Poultry Business Operator, Darlington Ogihonmwanghomwan for N1.2M Fraud

     Justice A. Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court has sentenced Darlington Ogihonmwanghomwan to three years imprisonment after finding him guilty of defrauding an investor of N1.2 million under false pretenses.Ogihonmwanghomwan’s conviction followed his prosecution by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (E
  • NAFDAC Seizes Banned Pesticides Worth Over N800m in South-West Raids

    . NAFDAC Seizes Banned Pesticides Worth Over N800m in South-West Raids

     The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated banned agrochemical products valued at more than N800 million during sweeping raids across four South-West states.In a statement released on Friday, the agency confirmed that its operatives carried out coordinated inspections in Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo Stat

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