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Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has shared an adorable photo of his daughter. In a post to celebrate Easter, the actor shared his daughter's photo showing her lying peacefully on a Bible. He captioned it: “Happy Easter folksEemiiOluwa is drooling at the promises of God – my fave being John 20:28, when Jesus appeared to doubt Thomas, and heActor Kunle Remi Shares a Glimpse of His New Born Daughter to Mark Her First Easter Celebration
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Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has claimed that many gospel artists are in the music business to make money.Speaking in a recent episode of Hip TV programme, Trending, hosted by Pascal, the music star said there was no difference between the gospel artists and their secular counterparts, who perform for financ"Gospel Artists In To Music To Make Money" – Singer, Spyro Blows Hot
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A devastating incident occurred on Monday in Billiri, Gombe State, where an articulated truck loaded with goods veered into a group of Easter celebrants, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.The tragic event unfolded along Tashan Gona as the group was returning from a mountain prayer gathering. Eyewitnesses reported that several individua5 Confirmed Dead, Many Others Injured As Heavy Duty Truck Rams Into Easter Celebrants in Gombe
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The Presidency has described Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, as “humility personified” following her gesture of kneeling to greet Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti.This was contained in a post on Monday via X by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser, Media and Public Communication to President Bola Tinubu.Posting a picture of the First LadyPresidency Hails 1st Lady Remi Tinubu For Kneeling to Greet Afenifere Leader, Pa Fasoranti
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A 17-year-old boy, Alabi Quadri, who gained attention in 2023 for standing in front of Peter Obi’s convoy during a campaign rally in Lagos, has recently shared his harrowing experience in prison.Quadri was reportedly abducted by local youths upset over being excluded from the financial gifts he received following his viral moment. They took himJust Released Viral Teen, Quadri Speaks of His Traumatic Experience in Kirikiri Prison (VID)
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The United States government has begun a sweeping crackdown on international students, revoking visas and ordering mass deportations in a move that has stunned academic institutions and immigration advocates across the country.Under intensified enforcement measures by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), hundreds of students—many of whom hHundreds Of International Students Ordered To Leave U.S. Amid Visa Crackdown
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Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Plateau State have arrested a man allegedly found in possession of a firearm within the premises of a church in Bokkos Local Government Area.According to security sources, the arrest took place around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 20, during a routine patrol by NSCDC personnel, whoNSCDC Arrests Man With Firearm at Church In Plateau
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In a shocking and bizarre turn of events, a young man has revealed how his best friend attempted to poison him but ended up losing his own life instead. The incident, which took place recently, unfolded in a series of unsettling events that have left many in disbelief.According to the young man, identified only as Leo, his best friend contacted hiMan Survives Poisoning Attempt By Best Friend, Claims Friend Dies Instead (Video)
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Nollywood star Regina Daniels has come under fire from some social media users after posting a heartfelt congratulatory message to fellow actress Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla Ojo, following her recent wedding.Priscilla, who tied the knot with Tanzanian singer Juma Jux over the weekend, was widely celebrated across social media, with numerousRegina Daniels Faces Backlash Over Congratulatory Message To Priscilla Ojo
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A police inspector has been arrested in Abuja for allegedly attempting to transport live ammunition through the Nyanya Motor Park, sparking concerns over internal security breaches within the force.The arrest was made around 3:15 p.m. on Friday, April 19, following a routine inspection carried out by security operatives in collaboration with membePolice Inspector, Kasimu Usman Nabbed in Abuja Attempting To Smuggle Ammunition To Nasarawa
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Tension gripped the Fadikpe area of Minna following the fatal stabbing of a local resident, Mohammed Abo’ore, during a community effort to apprehend suspected drug users on Sunday night.The Niger State Police Command confirmed the incident on Monday through its spokesperson, DSP Waisu Abiodun. According to the police, the victim was aiding a locMan, Mohammed Abo’ore Fatally Stabbed While Assisting Vigilantes In Drug Raid In Minna
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A suspected bomb explosion inside the Maximum Security Custodial Centre (MaSCC) in Maiduguri has left high-profile inmate, Charles Okah, in critical condition. The blast, which occurred late Sunday night around 9 p.m. on April 20, 2025, is being investigated as a possible assassination attempt.Okah, brother of convicted militant leader Henry Okah,Charles Okah Critically Injured In Suspected Assassination A As Explosion Rocks Maiduguri Prison
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The Anambra State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate believed to be linked to a high-profile abduction case in Nnewi last year.In a statement released on Sunday, April 20, Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed that the suspects, identified as 52-year-old Celestine OnuyiAnambra Police Arrest Native Doctor & A Female Accomplice For Kidnapping, Recover N17.5m
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Controversial social media commentator and activist, Verydarkman, has responded to mounting criticism following the resurfacing of an old video in which he made a gloomy prediction about the marriage prospects of Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo.The video, which recently began circulating again online, featured the activist cVerydarkman Responds To Backlash Over Priscilla Ojo Marriage Comment (Video)
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Tensions flared in the Plateau State capital on Monday as hundreds of angry residents staged a peaceful protest against the recent wave of deadly attacks that have rocked local communities.Led by Christian leaders, including the Plateau State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Polycarp Lubo, the demonstrators gathered earOutrage in Jos As Residents Protest Renewed Killings By Suspected Fulani Militants
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A Nigerian woman, Isabella Onyeka, has sparked an online debate after claiming she was asked to leave a church service due to her choice of outfit, which was deemed inappropriate by church officials.In a video shared on her TikTok page, Isabella revealed that she was turned away at the church entrance for wearing a native attire that exposed partOutfit Controversy: Woman Claims She Was Sent Out Of Church Over Cleavage-Revealing Attire (Video)
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Tension ran high at a police station in Minna over the weekend as a man publicly ended his marriage to his wife moments after she was arrested during a police crackdown on suspected criminal hideouts.The dramatic incident occurred after a joint security raid on several hotels in the Niger State capital, part of an ongoing effort to dismantle hubsShock In Minna As Man Publicly Divorces Wife At Police Station After Her Arrest In Hotel Raid
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Tragedy struck in the Fadikpe area of Minna on Sunday night as a bank driver, identified as Mohammed, popularly known as "Amore," was killed by suspected gang members believed to be part of the notorious *Yan Sara Suka* group.The 10:00 p.m. attack reportedly occurred near Mohammed’s residence, where he was ambushed by a group of hoodluCommunity In Mourning As Suspected Thugs Kill Bank Driver, Amore In Minna
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Outspoken Nigerian rapper and activist, Eedris Abdulkareem, has fired back at the federal government with the launch of a new social media campaign dubbed the *“Tell Your Papa” Challenge*, aimed at amplifying dissent and encouraging citizens to hold political leaders accountable.The move comes on the heels of a nationwide broadcast ban imposedEedris Abdulkareem Defies NBC Ban, Launches ‘Tell Your Papa’ Challenge on Social Media
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.Controversial street-hop artist Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has publicly called out Grammy award-winning singer Burna Boy for allegedly ignoring his attempts to reach out, despite gifting him ₦20 million.The dramatic revelation came in a video circulating on social media, where Portable expressed frustration over Burna Boy'sPortable Accuses Burna Boy Of Snubbing Him After ₦20m Gift, Demands Music Collaboration (Video)
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The Delta State Government and civil society groups are in mourning following the sudden death of Chief (Mrs.) Shimite Winifred Bello, the Special Adviser to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Trade and Export. She reportedly died on Monday, April 21, 2025, in what is being alleged as a tragic case of domestic violence.The shocking news was confirmedDelta Governor’s Trade Adviser Shimite Bello Dies In Alleged Case of Domestic Violence
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Tension has engulfed the Ogwashi-Uku community in Aniocha South Local Government Area following the shocking abduction of four children by suspected child traffickers on Sunday, April 20.The incident reportedly took place in the Umuokwe quarters of the town, where three unidentified women had recently rented a room under suspicious circumstances.LFour Children Abducted in Delta Community As Fake Tenants Vanish Without Trace
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected back in Nigeria today after spending 19 days abroad, with his return confirmed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.In a post shared on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), Onanuga wrote, *“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return home today.”* The president departed Abuja on ApriPresident Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After 19-Day Foreign Trip Amid Rising Insecurity
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Tension gripped Ayeka community in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State following the gruesome killing of a man identified as Prince Omoge by a suspected scavenger along the Ayeka/Igodan-Igbokoda expressway.According to eyewitness accounts, the tragic incident occurred after a minor disagreement between the two men escalated into a violenScavenger Arrested After Slitting Man, Prince Omoge’s Throat During Heated Argument in Ondo
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Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America and one of the most influential leaders of the modern Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed his passing on Monday, March 21, following a recent sharp decline in his health.Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis was elected to the papacy in 2BREAKING! Pope Francis Dies At 88, Marking The End Of A Historic Papacy
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Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, has been a vocal critic of President Bola Tinubu's political approach, particularly condemning what he terms the "politics of entitlement." While there is no direct record of Bakare using the phrase "motor park brand of politics," he has cTinubu Practices a Motor Park Brand of Politics - Pastor Tunde Bakare (Video)
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The West African Examinations Council has revoked the licences of 574 secondary schools in Nigeria.WAEC announced that the affected schools were found to have committed examination malpractices.The examination body also stated that the schools will not be allowed to conduct examinations even as the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate ExamiWAEC Bars Over 570 Schools From Conducting 2025 WASSCE
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A daring jailbreak occurred late Friday night at the Juvenile Correctional Centre in Oko Erin, Ilorin, when nine out of eleven inmates managed to escape from the facility.The incident, which took place around 10:00 p.m. on April 19, was first reported by a staff member, Joseph Issa, prompting immediate action from security forces.In a statement shNine Inmates Escape From Juvenile Correctional Centre In Ilorin; Authorities On the Hunt
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Police in Kisumu East have launched a manhunt for a man identified as Sebi Obonyo, who allegedly launched a violent attack on his 24-year-old ex-girlfriend, Cynthia Anyango, in a jealous rage that left her fighting for her life.The shocking incident occurred on the afternoon of Friday, April 18, at around 4:45 p.m., in Nyakbong’ village, KamjuluAngry Man Stabs His Ex-Girlfriend At Her New Lover's House For Dumping Him (Video)
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Nigerian music executive and artist manager, Soso Soberekon, has pledged a whopping **₦20 million** prize to support a rematch between controversial artists Portable and Speed Darlington, following their headline-making celebrity boxing match on Friday night.The fight, dubbed *“Chaos in the Rings”*, ended in victory for Portable, leaving SpeSoso Soberekon Pledges N20 Million Prize For Portable vs Speed Darlington Rematch
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