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PHOTOS: Commuters Stranded After Flood Washed Off a Section of Connecting Bridge in Nasarawa

Flood has washed off part of a bridge in Akwanga town, which connects Nasarawa State to Plateau and others states in the northern and southern parts of the country. The development followed hours of a torrential downpour on Wednesday, accompanied by flooding.Many travelers were left stranded for hours in traffic. The collapsed bridge near Jinjin H

Former Super Eagles Assistant Coach, Emmanuel Amunike Appointed Coach of Zambia’s Zanaco

Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Emmanuel Amuneke has been appointed new head coach of Zambia Super League side, Zanaco FC. According to Lusaka Times, Amuneke has agreed to the terms of the deal and is expected in the South African country in the coming days to pen his contract with the club. Zanaco last won the MTN/FAZ Super League Division i
Hunger Ambassador - Actress Nkechi Blessing Lashes Out at Her Ex, Opeyemi Falegan, He Replies

The never ending drama between actress Nkechi Blessing and her ex boyfriend, Opeyemi Falegan has been revived.Since their break up this year, Nkechi Blessing and Falegan have become sworn enemies always lashing out at each other.The ex lovebirds have been washing their dirty linen in public.The ex couple had reignited their war following Nkechi’

Nigerian Man Who Became A Father After Many Years Of Marriage Sends Message to Men

A Nigerian man, Arinze Uzoagu has advised men to protect their wives from social pressure and the stigmas attached to the issue of infertility. Mr Uzoagu, from Anambra State, and his wife, Chinaza Blessing welcomed quadruplets, three girls and a boy, early April, 2022, after six years of waiting. "Infertility is enough problem for a person o
41yr Old Nigerian Woman, Mabel Isabo Jailed For Trying to Traffic 19yr Old Girl to Libya

A High court sitting in Kano State has sentenced a 41-year-old woman, Mabel Isabo, to one year imprisonment for attempted trafficking of a teenage girl to Libya. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, September 15, 2022. "A High court sitting in Kano State and pre

Kidnapped Imo Monarch Escapes From Abductors’ Den Following Demand of N200m Ransom

Traditional ruler of Isiala Umudi in the Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State, Joel Nwankwo, has escaped from his abductors.The monarch who was abducted last Friday in front of his office at Tetlow Road in Owerri, the state capital, escaped from Okwu forest in Ikeduru LGA of the state where he was taken to by his abductors who had called his
Nick Cannon, Welcomes Ninth Child With Model LaNisha Cole While Awaiting Birth of 10th &11th

American TV host, Nick Cannon, has made an announcement that he had welcomed his ninth child while awaiting the birth of his 10th and 11th kids.The actor, 41, shocked fans as he took to Instagram on Wednesday night, September14, to announce that he had welcomed a child with 40-year-old, model LaNisha Cole.He shared an adorable photo of the p

Lawsuit to Stop Peter Obi's Supporters From Holding Rally in Lagos Has Been Filed

A lawsuit has been filed the stop a rally by Obidients (supporters of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi) in Lagos. The 8th President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Barr. Abdul Mahmud said the lawsuit is being heard by Justice Osiagor of the federal high court in Lagos, Peter Obi, Labour Party and some influen
Female Beggar Exposed For Using Fake Baby To Beg in Lagos Traffic (Video)

A beggar was filmed carrying a "baby" while begging for alms on the streets of Lagos but it was soon discovered that it is a stuffed baby.A video shared online shows the moment the beggar approached passengers in a private car and began asking them for help, with a baby in her arm.The passengers immediately suspected the baby was not rea

Peter Obi Visits His 'Senior Brother' Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan

The presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, visited former president, Goodluck Jonathan, today September 15.Obi who shared photos from the visit on his official page, said he had a meeting with Jonathan on ''serious national interest questions.'' “I recently visited my senior brother, H.E. @GEJonathan to exchange
President Buhari Confers Tobi Amusan, With a National Honor, Officer of the Order of the Niger

President Buhari has confers sprinter, Toni Amusan, with a National Honor, of the officer of the order of the Niger.Receiving the award with her are Adijat Olarinoye and other Nigerian medalist at the 2022 commonwealth games and world athletics.[html]Tobi Amusan is now one of the recipients of Nigeria’s National Honor, the Officer of the Order o

Nigerian Lady Recounts How She Was Poisoned by Her Supposed Best Friend (Video)

A Nigerian lady has warned about fake friends as she narrated how she was poisoned by a female friend. @mhizfavy30 said it all started with her experiencing pain on her leg and she couldn't walk for more than a month. She said she underwent treatment and didn't get better until she met a prophet who healed her. The TikTok user further re
Lagos School Imposes N3,500 Fee on BECE Candidates Against Government Policy

Against the policy of the Lagos State Government, the management of a public secondary school in the state has imposed a mandatory levy of N3,500 on the candidates that took part in the 2022 diet of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).The school, Randle Junior Secondary School, Pelewura Crescent, Apapa, which falls under the state�

NOI Polls Conducted Reveals Peter Obi as Winner Of Presidential Election

A nationwide opinion poll conducted in early September has predicted that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi will emerge as the winner of the 2023 presidential election.In a statement issued Thursday and signed by the President & Founder of Anap Foundation, Mr. Atedo Peterside said the polls were conducted in all the
VIDEO: Nursing Home Hires Stripper to Entertain Aged Pensioners in Taiwan

A nursing home identified as Taoyuan Veterans Home in Taiwan has apologised after hiring a half-naked stripper to entertain aged pensioners.The Sun reports that the stripper performed a vulgar dance in the state-run facility for retired army personnel.While referring to the incident, the report said the woman was paid to entertain 12 wheelchair-bo

Group Calls For The Immediate Arrest Of Sheikh Gumi Over His Involvement With Bandits

For alleged romance with bandits/terrorists, a civil society organisation, under the auspices of Coalition for Peace In Nigeria (COPIN), has advised the Department of State Services (DSS), to without hesitation, arrest a Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi.COPIN opined that owing to Gumi’s persistent call on the federal gover
Nike Unveils New Super Eagles Jerseys In 2022 (Photos)

Global kit manufacturing company, Nike has released brand new jerseys for the Super Eagles and other Nigerian national teams.The American-based company released the jersey and kits on Thursday.The new apparel was designed with Nigeria’s national colours (Green and White) with a touch of black.It would be recalled that Nike and the Nigeria Footba

Woman Sentenced to Life Imprisonment For Killing Three Little Children

A tavern owner in Orange Farm, Johannesburg, South Africa has been handed three life sentences for the murders of three children in a space of five months.The high court sitting in the Palm Ridge magistrate’s court, on the East Rand, sentenced Pontsho Mohlanka on Tuesday, September 13, for the 2020 killings of Mzwandile Zitho, 5, Simphiwe Mgcina
EFCC Arrests Two Owners of Yahoo Schools, Seize Their Exotic Cars In Benin, Edo

Two owners of yahoo schools have been arrested in Benin. The duo were arrested by operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. The school was named: Internet Fraud Coaching Centre (a.k.a HK). According to EFCC, seven suspected internet fraudsters alleged to

He Has Mental Illness - Mum Whose Son Destroyed Their Home Over Seized Phone Speaks (VID)

Mother of the boy who destroyed a home , has made a clarification on what led to the incident. The lady who stated that the issue was never about a cell phone, also revealed that the boy is 15 and suffers from mental illness. She admitted that the destruction is real and she trusted someone with the video, who subsequently sent it out. Watch
Embattled Nollywood Actor Baba Ijesha Asks Court For Post-Conviction Bail

Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, has asked an Ikeja Domestic and Sexual Violence Court to grant him post-conviction bail pending hearing and determination of his appeal before the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal.Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo had in July sentenced Baba Ijesha to 16 years imprisonment for child defilement.The charges against Baba

Burna Boy's Ex Steflon Don Reacts To His Hit Song 'Last Last', Says Somethings He Said Are Lies

British rapper Steflon Don has reacted to her former boyfriend Burna Boy's hit song 'Last Last' which many believe was about their relationship.In a recent chat with TT Torrez, the music star was asked about how her relationship with the singer crashed "You just gonna drop it like that? TT we are not going to talk about it. We
Ukraine President, Zelensky Involved in Car Accident

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has been involved in a car accident, BBC reported on Wednesday.Zelensky’s spokesman, Sergii Nykyforov confirmed this in a short statement.He said, “The president was examined by a doctor, no serious injuries were found”.According to Nykyforov, all the circumstances of the traffic accident were being in

SO SAD! 17yr Old Boy, Suleiman Muhammed Drowns in Kano Pond

A 17-year-old teenager, Suleiman Muhammed, has drowned in a pond at Wailari Quarters in Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State.This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, on Wednesday in Kano.Mr Abdullahi said the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon.“We received a
Hospitals And Doctors Are More Accessible In Nigeria Than UK - Nigerian Lady Based in The UK

A Nigerian Twitter user has taken to the microblogging platform to give her opinion about the healthcare system in the United Kingdom and Nigeria.@HeartOfGold_ in her tweet claimed that hospitals are more accessible in Nigeria than in UK. She added that UK hospitals are only perfect for emergencies because they help within minutes.The Twitter user

Katisna Police Reportedly Repel Terrorist Attack, Killed One

Men of the Katsina State Police Command have repelled a terrorist attack along Sabuwa - Mararabar Yakawada road, in Sabuwa Local Government Area of the state.Spokesperson of the command, SP Gambo Isah, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, said one of the terrorists was confirmed dead while others may have died while
VID: Commuters Stranded As Portion Of Ekiti Road Caves In

Motorists have been left stranded after a portion of the Ado-Ilawe expressway in Ekiti state caved in on Wednesday, September 14.The road recently became an alternative route for commuters, including residents of the state, due to the deplorable state of the Akure-Ado expressway.The collapse of this alternative route made it impossible for vehicle
30yr Old Man, Ojo Idowu Sentenced to Life Imprisonment For Rap!ing a 9yr Old Girl in Ekiti

A 30-year-old Okada rider, Ojo Idowu, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, for r@ping a nine-year-old girl..The defendant was first arraigned on one charge bordering on r@pe before Justice Olalekan Olatawura in March, 2022. The charge read; "That the defendant on October 8, 2021 at Ilogbo
AMAPIANO SAGA: Music Executive, Ubi Franklin Come For A Troll For Criticizing Him

Ubi Franklin, born Ubi Ekapong Ofem, is a Nigerian music artist manager, politician, entrepreneur, TV show host and the founder of record label Made Men Music Group and Instant Apartment. Franklin is the current Special Adviser to Cross River State Governor Benedict Ayade on Tourism. However, Ubi Franklin has come for an online troll who shaded hi
INEC Accused of Registering Fake Voters With Zimbabwean Names & Fake Dates of Birth

The Independent Electoral Commission of Nigeria has been accused of registering fake voters. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere the spokesperson of CUPP has alleged that the electoral body has padded the number of voters in Omuma ward in Orlu, Imo State and other states governed by the APC with people who bear Zimbabwean names .This ward Ikenga Imo Ugochinyer

Naija News & Celebrity Gists

PHOTOS: Commuters Stranded After Flood Washed Off a Section of Connecting Bridge in Nasarawa

Former Super Eagles Assistant Coach, Emmanuel Amunike Appointed Coach of Zambia’s Zanaco

Hunger Ambassador - Actress Nkechi Blessing Lashes Out at Her Ex, Opeyemi Falegan, He Replies

Nigerian Man Who Became A Father After Many Years Of Marriage Sends Message to Men

41yr Old Nigerian Woman, Mabel Isabo Jailed For Trying to Traffic 19yr Old Girl to Libya

Kidnapped Imo Monarch Escapes From Abductors’ Den Following Demand of N200m Ransom

Nick Cannon, Welcomes Ninth Child With Model LaNisha Cole While Awaiting Birth of 10th &11th

Lawsuit to Stop Peter Obi's Supporters From Holding Rally in Lagos Has Been Filed

Female Beggar Exposed For Using Fake Baby To Beg in Lagos Traffic (Video)

Peter Obi Visits His 'Senior Brother' Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan

President Buhari Confers Tobi Amusan, With a National Honor, Officer of the Order of the Niger

Nigerian Lady Recounts How She Was Poisoned by Her Supposed Best Friend (Video)

Lagos School Imposes N3,500 Fee on BECE Candidates Against Government Policy

NOI Polls Conducted Reveals Peter Obi as Winner Of Presidential Election

VIDEO: Nursing Home Hires Stripper to Entertain Aged Pensioners in Taiwan

Group Calls For The Immediate Arrest Of Sheikh Gumi Over His Involvement With Bandits

Nike Unveils New Super Eagles Jerseys In 2022 (Photos)

Woman Sentenced to Life Imprisonment For Killing Three Little Children

EFCC Arrests Two Owners of Yahoo Schools, Seize Their Exotic Cars In Benin, Edo

He Has Mental Illness - Mum Whose Son Destroyed Their Home Over Seized Phone Speaks (VID)

Embattled Nollywood Actor Baba Ijesha Asks Court For Post-Conviction Bail

Burna Boy's Ex Steflon Don Reacts To His Hit Song 'Last Last', Says Somethings He Said Are Lies

Ukraine President, Zelensky Involved in Car Accident

SO SAD! 17yr Old Boy, Suleiman Muhammed Drowns in Kano Pond

Hospitals And Doctors Are More Accessible In Nigeria Than UK - Nigerian Lady Based in The UK

Katisna Police Reportedly Repel Terrorist Attack, Killed One

VID: Commuters Stranded As Portion Of Ekiti Road Caves In

30yr Old Man, Ojo Idowu Sentenced to Life Imprisonment For Rap!ing a 9yr Old Girl in Ekiti

AMAPIANO SAGA: Music Executive, Ubi Franklin Come For A Troll For Criticizing Him

INEC Accused of Registering Fake Voters With Zimbabwean Names & Fake Dates of Birth

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