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  • 23yr Old Popular TikTok Star Xavier Fogah Shot Dead During Livestream

    . 23yr Old Popular TikTok Star Xavier Fogah Shot Dead During Livestream

     Jamaican TikTok star Xavier Fogah, known as "Niah Gang," was fatally shot on Saturday, December 7, while livestreaming on TikTok in Panton Lane, St. Catherine. Fogah, only 23 years old, had garnered a substantial following of over 200,000 for his content.The livestream turned horrifying when gunshots were heard during a TikTok match wit
  • How Herbalist Slaughtered His 41-Day-old Son For Ritual Without Wife's Consent in Abeokuta

    . How Herbalist Slaughtered His 41-Day-old Son For Ritual Without Wife's Consent in Abeokuta

     A 41-day-old baby has been tragically killed in what is believed to be a ritualistic murder in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The police arrested Ifagbenga Taiwo, a herbalist-in-training, in connection with the infant's death. The incident happened on Monday, December 9, 2024, in the Keesi area of Adatan, where the baby’s mother, Raimat Wasilat, had
  • She is Not Interested in Doing Nigeria’s PR — Kemi Badenoch’s Aide Replies VP Shettima

    . She is Not Interested in Doing Nigeria’s PR — Kemi Badenoch’s Aide Replies VP Shettima

     Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the United Kingdom (UK) Conservative Party, says she is not interested in laundering the image of Nigeria after Vice-President Kashim Shettima criticised her for denigrating the country.Before she was elected leader of the Conservative Party, Badenoch described Nigeria as a socialist nation brimming with thieving polit
  • Borno Police Arrest Two Suspects, Recover 25 Stolen Phones

    . Borno Police Arrest Two Suspects, Recover 25 Stolen Phones

     Borno State Police Command said its Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in a stop-and-search operation in Maiduguri, intercepted two suspects in possession of 25 mobile phones of various models.The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the suspects upon interrogation confessed to snatching the
  • Nigerians Disappointed As National Grid Collapses 12th Time In 2024

    . Nigerians Disappointed As National Grid Collapses 12th Time In 2024

     Nigeria’s national power grid managed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, collapsed yesterday, the 11th time in 2024, leaving the country in complete blackout.Data from the National System Operator, NSO, showed that as of 2pm yesterday none of Nigeria’s 26 power plants was on the grid.Prior to that time, checks at about 1pm showed tha
  • FG Reason For The Latest National Grid Collapse In Nigeria Sparks Confusion

    . FG Reason For The Latest National Grid Collapse In Nigeria Sparks Confusion

     There seems to be confusion over the cause of Wednesday’s national grid collapse which plunged Nigeria into darkness.This is as generation companies blamed the latest collapse on the stoppage of gas supply due to over N2 trillion in legacy debts.However, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) denied issuing
  • Massive Explosion Rocks Borno Community, Leaving Two Dead

    . Massive Explosion Rocks Borno Community, Leaving Two Dead

     The tragic incident in Dalwa, Borno State, where an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion claimed the lives of two individuals, underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region. According to Channels Television, the explosion occurred on Wednesday around 1 PM at a 200-housing estate under construction in Dalwa.This event coincided w
  • NAFDAC Begins Seizure of Sachet , Pet-Bottled Alcoholic Beverages in Imo

    . NAFDAC Begins Seizure of Sachet , Pet-Bottled Alcoholic Beverages in Imo

     The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a crackdown on alcoholic beverages packaged in small sachets and PET bottles in Imo State, Nigeria. This enforcement operation, which aligns with the Federal Government’s ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets and containers smaller than 200ml, was confirmed by
  • Elon Musk Makes History As His Net Worth Tops $400bn

    . Elon Musk Makes History As His Net Worth Tops $400bn

     Elon Musk has become the first person to reach $400 billion in net worth, the latest milestone for the world’s richest individual.The most recent catalyst was an insider share sale of his privately held SpaceX, which boosted Musk’s net worth by roughly $50 billion in one fell swoop to $439.2 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Ind
  • Saudi Arabia Wins 2034 World Cup Hosting Right

    . Saudi Arabia Wins 2034 World Cup Hosting Right

     The world footballing body, FIFA, has officially named Saudi Arabia as the host nation of the FIFA World Cup 2034.This was disclosed at the Extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting, which held on Wednesday, December 11. FIFA also confirmed Morocco, Spain, and Portugal as co-hosts of the 2030 World Cup.The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclai
  • Watch Touching Moment Singer, Ruger Gifts His Father A Toyota SUV

    . Watch Touching Moment Singer, Ruger Gifts His Father A Toyota SUV

     A touching video, now widely shared on social media, captures the moment Ruger and his siblings present a brand-new Toyota SUV Jeep to their father..The car, adorned with a red ribbon, was parked in his compound as Mr. Olayinka, deeply moved, shed tears upon receiving the gift.The video, with the caption “POV: You witness your dad reaping the fr
  • Wike’s Aide, Olayinka Tackles Those Accusing FCT MInister Of Land Grabbing, Asks Them To Bring Proof

    . Wike’s Aide, Olayinka Tackles Those Accusing FCT MInister Of Land Grabbing, Asks Them To Bring Proof

     Lere Olayinka, the media aide to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has challenged those accusing the minister of land grabbing to come up with proof.Lere gave the challenge in a statement on Wednesday while reacting to a viral video about land located in the Life Camp area of the territory, of which some persons claimed
  • FC Astana v Chelsea: UEFA Conference League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . FC Astana v Chelsea: UEFA Conference League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Thursday 12th December, 2024 Time : 4:30 pm Stadium Almaty Central Stadium Referee  Sven Jablonski (Germany) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] FC Astana [/size]The home side approach their crucial UEFA Europa Conference League encounter against Chelsea with a clean bill of health. Head coach Grigory Babay
  • Rangers v Tottenham: UEFA Europa League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Rangers v Tottenham: UEFA Europa League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Thursday 12th December, 2024 Time : 9:00 pm Stadium Ibrox Stadium Referee  Sandro Scharer (Switzerland) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Rangers [/size]Philippe Clement does have a few problems, as Neraysho Kasanwirjo, Oscar Cortes, and Tom Lawrence are all out of this contest against Spurs. The latter d
  • Viktoria Pizen v Manchester United: UEFA Europa League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Viktoria Pizen v Manchester United: UEFA Europa League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Thursday 12th December, 2024 Time : 6:45 pm Stadium Doosan Arena Pizen Referee  Marian Barbu (Romania) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Viktoria Pizen [/size]Miroslav Koubek has a new injury concern hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture. The Viktoria Plzen manager will be beref
  • NTA Correspondent Arrested Over Edo Gov. Okpebholo’s Budget Broadcast Gaffe

    . NTA Correspondent Arrested Over Edo Gov. Okpebholo’s Budget Broadcast Gaffe

     In an outrageous turn of events today, an NTA correspondent covering the live broadcast of the budget presentation was arrested after defying a security directive to halt the stream.The incident unfolded when the Governor’s security aides, accompanied by his hype men, demanded that all media outlets shut down their coverage and surrender their c
  • APC Reiterates Atiku, Obi's Alliance Cannot Unseat Tinubu In 2027

    . APC Reiterates Atiku, Obi's Alliance Cannot Unseat Tinubu In 2027

     The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said a potential alliance that involves former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra Governor Peter Obi, cannot stop President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.The National Publicity Director of APC, Bala Ibrahim, stated this while speaking with Punch.Ibrahim was reacting to a statement by Atik
  • South Korea’s Ex-Defense Minister Attempts Suicide After Failed Martial Law

    . South Korea’s Ex-Defense Minister Attempts Suicide After Failed Martial Law

     Former South Korean Defense Minister, Kim Yong-hyun reportedly attempted suicide while in custody.This comes as the country grapples with political turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief declaration of martial law.The suicide attempt was confirmed on Wednesday by Shin Yong-hae, the commissioner general of the Korea Correctional Servic
  • Singer, Cobhams Asuquo Reacts To Governor Okpebholo's Struggle To Read Budget Figure

    . Singer, Cobhams Asuquo Reacts To Governor Okpebholo's Struggle To Read Budget Figure

     Veteran Nigerian singer Cobhams Asuquo has reacted to the now-viral clip of Edo State's governor, Okpebholo struggling to read the figures from the 2025 national budget, and says, "It's very bad."The clip has sparked widespread debate online, with many questioning leadership competency in Nigeria. Taking to Instagram on Decembe
  • Rapper, Jay-Z's 'Illegitimate Son' Slams Rapper For Denying 'Getting His Mom Pregnant At 16'

    . Rapper, Jay-Z's 'Illegitimate Son' Slams Rapper For Denying 'Getting His Mom Pregnant At 16'

     A 31-year-old man who claims he is the illegitimate son of Jay-Z has been left ‘heartbroken’ over his response to accusations that he s3xually ass@ulted a 13-year-old girl.Jay-Z, 55, real name Shawn Carter, insisted he is the victim of a ‘blackmail attempt’ as he fired back at a civil lawsuit filed on Sunday that claimed Sean 'Diddy&#
  • Young Man, Habaku Barnabas Slumps & Dies While Working On His Farm In Abuja

    . Young Man, Habaku Barnabas Slumps & Dies While Working On His Farm In Abuja

     A middle-aged man identified as Habaku Barnabas has reportedly slumped and d!ed while working on his farm in the Gawu community in Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).A relative of the deceased, Samson Danjuma, who confirmed the incident to Daily Trust on Wednesday, December 11, said the incident happened on Saturday around 1
  • Nigerian Lady Takes A Dig At Women Who Discard Their Maiden Names, As She Shows Regina Daniels Certificate

    . Nigerian Lady Takes A Dig At Women Who Discard Their Maiden Names, As She Shows Regina Daniels Certificate

     A Nigerian accountant, Lolo Nneka Obani, has taken a dig at women who discard their maiden names after marrying ‘below average husbands.’She stated this in a Facebook post on Tuesday, December 10, while pointing out that Nollywood actress, Regina Daniel's certificate bears her maiden name despite being married to a billionaire. “Look at
  • Godswill Akpabio’s Aide Goofs As He ‘Congratulates’ Akwa Ibom Gov Over The Demise Of His Wife

    . Godswill Akpabio’s Aide Goofs As He ‘Congratulates’ Akwa Ibom Gov Over The Demise Of His Wife

     An aide to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Uduak Udoh, is trending for the goof he made at the funeral of the first lady of Akwa Ibom state, Patience Umo Eno, which was held last Friday. While speaking to newsmen at the funeral, Uduak, shockingly ‘’congratulated' the state governor, Umo Eno, over the demise of his wife.‘’Let me fi
  • UPDATE: FG Begins Payment Of Delayed November Salaries

    . UPDATE: FG Begins Payment Of Delayed November Salaries

     The Federal Government has announced it has began payment of the delayed November 2024 salaries for civil servants. According to FG, the delay followed a disruption attributed to the ongoing migration from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System to the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System. The delay also af
  • US Offers $10m Reward For Wanted Chinese Hacker

    . US Offers $10m Reward For Wanted Chinese Hacker

     Chinese hacker, Guan Tianfeng has been declared wanted by the United States. The U.S has now offered a $10 million reward on Tuesday for information leading to the arrest of a Chinese man and co-conspirators wanted for hacking computer firewalls. According to AFP, Guan Tianfeng, 30, is believed to be living in China’s Sichuan Province, according
  • Nigeria’s Adeyemi-Bero Appointed OPEC Board Of Governors’ Chair

    . Nigeria’s Adeyemi-Bero Appointed OPEC Board Of Governors’ Chair

    Nigeria's Ademola Adeyemi-Bero has been appointed as Governor for Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). He will also serve as  the Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors for 2025. Adeyemi-Bero's appointment was confirmed at the 189th meeting of the OPEC Conference, said Minister of State for Petroleum Resources
  • 'Zlatan Donated N3m to Help Cover My N12m Surgery Bill' - TikToker, Salo Reveals In A Video

    . 'Zlatan Donated N3m to Help Cover My N12m Surgery Bill' - TikToker, Salo Reveals In A Video

     Popular TikToker, Salo has narrated how singer Zlatan Ibile came to his aid after he was shot by hired killers. Salo praised Zlatan for the kind gesture. He revealed that the singer contributed N3 million towards his medical bills after a Lekki hospital demanded N12 million before starting treatment. Salo made the revelation in a video shared on X
  • Family Demands Release Of Miyetti Allah President, Accuses Army Of Human Rights Abuse

    . Family Demands Release Of Miyetti Allah President, Accuses Army Of Human Rights Abuse

     The family of the detained President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Badejo, has called on the Nigerian military high command to immediately release him.They also accused the military of violating his human rights through what they described as “illegal detention.Badejo was reportedly arrested by soldiers from the 117 Guards’ Battalion of
  • Parents Arrested After Neglecting Their 2Yrs Old Daughter In Closet Overnight With Space Heater To Die

    . Parents Arrested After Neglecting Their 2Yrs Old Daughter In Closet Overnight With Space Heater To Die

     Two Indiana parents have been arrested for neglect after allegedly leaving their 2-year-old daughter in a closet overnight with a space heater turned up.Berne Police officers found the toddler dead on Nov. 27 with an internal body temperature as high as 109.4 degrees.The parents, 21-year-old Sintia Perez and 23-year-old Jace Hirschy have been each
  • Adekunle Gold Cries On Stage As He Receives Message From His Wife And Daughter During Concert

    . Adekunle Gold Cries On Stage As He Receives Message From His Wife And Daughter During Concert

     Singer, Adekunle Gold was overcome with emotion after she received a touching message from his wife, Simi, and daughter, Deja during his concert. The star stopped the show to listen to the voice message while fans applauded him. His daughter gave a shout out to him, saying that she loved him. In the video, she shouted enthusiastically, “I love y

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