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VIDEO: Popular Comedian, Sabinus Engages His Wife-to-be In Lagos

Popular instagram comedian, Sabinus has taken the first official step in marrying his fiancé when he staged an introduction ceremony somewhere in Ojo area of Lagos.Although the introduction was meant to be a private ceremony, it ended up finding its way to the internet. A video of the introduction is below:

Over 60M Nigerians Are Suffering From Psychiatric Disorders - Association of Psychiatrists

President, Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), Prof. Taiwo Obindo has revealed that more than 60 million Nigerians are suffering from mental illnesses.Obindo made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday.“Mental healthcare is in a sorry state given that we have more than 60 million Nigerians suffering
Nigerian Immigrant, Vincent Omalu Shot Dead After Gaining US Citizenship

A Nigerian-American, Vincent Omalu was shot and killed August 20 in a residential neighbourhood in Baltimore, Maryland by a shooter who has remained at large.It was learnt that the victim was felled by a single bullet fired into his car from a gray or silver Infiniti SUV.The police are calling the shooting of Omalu, who gained US citizenship in th

“I Hope To Credit My Friends 1 Million Dollars” - Davido Shares His Ultimate Desire

Award winning singer, Davido has revealed his ultimate dream.The singer who is known for his benelovent spirit has revealed that his greatest desire is to help his friends.For him, he hopes to wake up and be able to credit his friends 1 million dollars.Davido tweeted, “One day I wanna be able to wake up and credit all my friends 1 million dollar
U.S. Declares Nigerian, Chidozie Obasi Wanted For Defrauding New York State Of Over $30 Million

A 29-year-old Nigerian man, Chidozie Collins Obasi, has been declared wanted in the United States for alleged fraud.Obasi is being accused of allegedly defrauding US hospitals of $31 million by offering non-existent COVID-19 ventilators for sale. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) in a statement on Friday, said the suspect perpetrated the scheme f

Anglican Priest, Rev. Ogbuchukwu Lotanna Resigns To Float A Movement In Support Of Polygamy

An Anglican priest of the Nnewi Diocese in Anambra State, Rev. Ogbuchukwu Lotanna, has resigned his position as a priest of the church.Lotanna, a lawyer, from Mbanagu Otolo Nnewi, stated in his resignation letter that he received a divine mandate to float a movement in support of polygamy.He claimed that the movement, which would be called “Gide
"Why Men Will Always Cheat On You" — Media Personality, VJ Adams Tells Ladies

Popular media personality and artiste, VJ Adams has revealed why men cheat on their women.He began by saying that both men and women cheat, but women speak more about it.Addressing the women gender, VJ Adams said they make it too easy for men to cheat by not contributing financially to the maintenance of the home.According to the media personality

Suspected Herders Kill Four, Burn Houses In Benue

Some suspected herders have caused serious chaos and commotion in Benue State.four people were reportedly killed in separate attacks by suspected herders on two communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.Several houses were also said to have been razed down by the marauding herders.Last week, nine people were killed in separate attac
Jilted Man, Ibrahim Muhammadu Sets Couple Who Got Married Two Weeks Ago Ablaze In Adamawa

A man in Adamawa State, Ibrahim Muhammadu, has been arrested by the police allegedly for setting a couple ablaze.The couple, who got married only about two weeks ago, comprised a woman who allegedly jilted Ibrahim Muhammadu, DAILY POST learnt on Saturday.Ibrahim Muhammadu, who hails from Gadawaliwol in Jabbi Lamba, Girei Local Government Area, who

Man, Badmus Mohammed Returning From A Hangout Shot Dead By Vigilante In Front Of His House

A 40-year-old man, Badmus Mohammed has been killed by a security guard in Osun State.He was reportedly shot dead by a night guard at Ibuowo Estate, Okinni, Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State, on Saturday. Daily Post reports that the guard, Rasaq Moshood, shot Mohammed, a tenant, who is popularly called Lasgidi dead with his dane gun.The
Abductors Of Kogi Businesswoman, Funke Ayodele Demands N30m Ransom

The abductors of Mrs Funke Ayodele, a businesswoman who is the owner of a popular supermarket, ‘Cheapest Ladies and Kiddies Place’, Lokoja, have reached out to her family.The abductors were reported to have called her family on Friday, demanding the sum of N30m as ransom to secure her release.It was gathered from her family on Saturday that he

BBNaija Level Up HM, Phyna Become 1st To Be Verified On Instagram

Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, the Big Brother Naija housemate, who is popularly known as Phyna, has been verified on Instagram.Phyna’s Instagram account manager made the announcement by uploading a video of Phyna dancing on Saturday.The video was captioned, “Shey you see? celebrity hype priestess. Verified hype priestess. If you see another one li
Royal Family Of England Releases Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral Arrangements

The Royal Family of England has released the funeral arrangements for the late Queen Elizabeth II.According to Buckingham Palace, the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be at Westminster Abbey at 11am on Monday, September 19. Prior to the State Funeral, The Queen will Lie-in-State in Westminster Hall for four days, to allow the public to pay

19-yr-old Boy Brutalizes His 10-yr-old House-help For Not Washing A Plate In Anambra (Video)

A 19-years-old boy identified as Oluebube Ucheagwu has been called out for brutalizing his 10-years-old house-help in Amakwa Ozubulu, Anambra state.According to a source, the incident happened on Thursday September 8. “The victim was tied and beaten with an iron cable because he failed to wash just a plate.There are marks all over the victim�
Anambra Anglican Priest, Rev. Ogbuchukwu Resigns, Says God Told Him To Propagate Polygamy

Rev. Barr. Ogbuchukwu Makuo Lotanna, a priest in Nnewi Anglican Diocese, has resigned from being a priest in the Anglican Diocese.The priest said he resigned in order to push a movement in support of polygamy.He said polygamy is not a sin at all, insisting that God wants men to marry as many wives as possible instead of committing fornication or a

Nigerian Troops Reportedly Eliminate Bandits Behind NDA Attack In Kaduna

Nigerian Army troops have eliminated bandits behind the August 2021 attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna State.Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in Kaduna, Samuel Aruwan made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday.He said that the leader of the gang and a notorious bandit, Boderi Isiya “narrowly escaped be
Lady Who Refused To Give Singer, Asake Her Number Laments Now That He's Popular

A woman who refused to give Nigerian singer Asake her number has taken to Twitter to lament.Asake sent the Twitter user a DM in the past, when he wasn't a celebrity. When he asked for her number, she refused to give him.The Twitter user has now shared her chat with Asake.In the caption, she added that she should have given him her number.See

JUST IN: Gunmen Abduct Monarch Eze Jewel Ndenkwo In Imo State

A traditional ruler in Imo state, Eze Jewel Ndenkwo has been abducted by gunmen in Owerri metropolis.The traditional ruler of Isiala Umudi Autonomous community in Nkwerre Local Government Area of the state, was kidnapped in front of one of his companies in Owerri, the state capital, around 7pm on Friday September 9. Gistmania reported that t
EFCC Arrests 29Yrs Old Chinese Gang Deng Over Illegal Mining In Ilorin

The Ilorin Zonal Command of the EFCC has arrested a 29-year old Chinese, Gang Deng, for suspected illegal mining in Ilorin, Kwara State.A statement issued by EFCC‘s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Saturday said Deng was arrested on Friday, September 9, 2022.He said found in his possession was crude minerals without authority.He added that a

Athlete Tobi Amusan Attributes Successful 2022 To ‘God’s Faithfulness’, Says She Need To Rest

Tobi Amusan on Thursday wrapped up her stellar and record-breaking year in style as she broke Gail Devers’ 22-year-old meeting record to defend her Diamond League 100mH title in a winning time of 12.29secs.After the race, She was asked to describe her golden year 2022 in one word, The World Champion gave God all the glory by saying, “God is fa
Singer, Portable Removed Again As Guest Artiste For Show Abroad

Portable, the Nigerian street hop singer, has once again gotten himself into another dilemma.According to Daily Trust, the singer has been removed as a guest artiste for a forthcoming show abroad.In March, the singer was removed as a performing artiste in a show that was billed to hold in Canada.His removal was spearheaded by Canada-based Nigerian

Bayelsa Government Shuts Assemblies Of God Church For Hiding Collapsed Building

The Assemblies of God Church located off Ebi’s Mechanic Road at Amarata axis of Yenagoa, has been sealed off by the Bayelsa State Physical Planning and Development Board.The church was sealed off for hidding the collapse of its building under construction from relevant authorities.The Executive Chairman of the board, Alabo Gideon Ekeuwei, while
BBNaija S7! Doyin Comes Hard on Sheggz Says He Doesn't Have What it Takes to Win The Show (VID)

Housemate Doyin schools her colleague, Sheggz, on the ideal housemate fit to be the winner of the BBNaija season 7 show.During a chat, Doyin, Bella, and Sheggz debated the right candidate to represent the Big Brother Show this year as the winner.Sheggz, however, met the shock of his life after declaring himself as the best candidate amongst the re

Peter Obi Supporters Storm The Streets For '2million-Man Rally', Ground Enugu (Video)

The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi's many supporters have stormed the streets of Enugu State.Obi's supporters who are popularly known as ‘Obidients’, shut down Enugu State capital on Saturday.The 2-million-man March, which commenced at the Michael Okpara Square grounded vehicular movement within the metropolis.A mammo
Actress Turned Politician, Tonto Dikeh Offers Scholarship to 1,000 Orphans

The actress, who is the deputy governorship candidate of the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State, disclosed this on her Instagram page.Sharing photos of her visit to the orphanage home, the actress said that the Tonto Dikeh Foundation picks kids across different orphanage homes for enrollment on scholarships.Dikeh argued that half edu

UPDATE! Abducted Imo Wedding Guests Regain Freedom After Two Weeks in Kidnappers' Den

Some of the wedding guests who were kidnapped recently in Imo State have found freedom.The PUNCH reports that two weeks after they were declared missing by their families, two out of three guests at a wedding ceremony at Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo state, have been released by kidnappers.The victims are Collins Alaefula, Mmadu Promis
Lagos State University Postpones Examination Following Death of Queen Elizabeth II

The Lagos State University has sarcastically postponed its coming examinations following the death of Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.This comes after a Twitter user said it would be unfair for the school to hold exams in the same month that the queen died.“It doesn’t make sense if we start exams the same month the que
IPOB Declares Tuesday 13th September Sit-at-Home in South East

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared that next Tuesday, September 13, will be sit-at-home in the South-East.This was contained in a statement signed by IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, on Saturday.The pro-Biafran group stated that the directive was in solidarity with its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who will be appearing in court
"Why You Shouldn’t Travel Abroad" — Federal Government Advises Medical Doctors

FG expressed disappointment that Nigerian doctors practicing abroad are being underpriced compared to their counterparts from other countries.The head of civil service of the federation (HoCSF), Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan, made this known on Tuesday at a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Abuja.In a statement sign
"What I Will Do When My Husband Wins In 2023" - Oluremi Tinubu

Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the presidential candidate of APC, said she will give voice to the voiceless if she becomes the country’s first lady in 2023.She said this on Saturday in Abuja when she visited Karon-Majigi Ward of Gwarimpa and Yar Goje Community of Abuja Municipal Area Council to meet with widows, Internally Displaced Persons (I

Naija News & Celebrity Gists

VIDEO: Popular Comedian, Sabinus Engages His Wife-to-be In Lagos

Over 60M Nigerians Are Suffering From Psychiatric Disorders - Association of Psychiatrists

Nigerian Immigrant, Vincent Omalu Shot Dead After Gaining US Citizenship

“I Hope To Credit My Friends 1 Million Dollars” - Davido Shares His Ultimate Desire

U.S. Declares Nigerian, Chidozie Obasi Wanted For Defrauding New York State Of Over $30 Million

Anglican Priest, Rev. Ogbuchukwu Lotanna Resigns To Float A Movement In Support Of Polygamy

"Why Men Will Always Cheat On You" — Media Personality, VJ Adams Tells Ladies

Suspected Herders Kill Four, Burn Houses In Benue

Jilted Man, Ibrahim Muhammadu Sets Couple Who Got Married Two Weeks Ago Ablaze In Adamawa

Man, Badmus Mohammed Returning From A Hangout Shot Dead By Vigilante In Front Of His House

Abductors Of Kogi Businesswoman, Funke Ayodele Demands N30m Ransom

BBNaija Level Up HM, Phyna Become 1st To Be Verified On Instagram

Royal Family Of England Releases Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral Arrangements

19-yr-old Boy Brutalizes His 10-yr-old House-help For Not Washing A Plate In Anambra (Video)

Anambra Anglican Priest, Rev. Ogbuchukwu Resigns, Says God Told Him To Propagate Polygamy

Nigerian Troops Reportedly Eliminate Bandits Behind NDA Attack In Kaduna

Lady Who Refused To Give Singer, Asake Her Number Laments Now That He's Popular

JUST IN: Gunmen Abduct Monarch Eze Jewel Ndenkwo In Imo State

EFCC Arrests 29Yrs Old Chinese Gang Deng Over Illegal Mining In Ilorin

Athlete Tobi Amusan Attributes Successful 2022 To ‘God’s Faithfulness’, Says She Need To Rest

Singer, Portable Removed Again As Guest Artiste For Show Abroad

Bayelsa Government Shuts Assemblies Of God Church For Hiding Collapsed Building

BBNaija S7! Doyin Comes Hard on Sheggz Says He Doesn't Have What it Takes to Win The Show (VID)

Peter Obi Supporters Storm The Streets For '2million-Man Rally', Ground Enugu (Video)

Actress Turned Politician, Tonto Dikeh Offers Scholarship to 1,000 Orphans

UPDATE! Abducted Imo Wedding Guests Regain Freedom After Two Weeks in Kidnappers' Den

Lagos State University Postpones Examination Following Death of Queen Elizabeth II

IPOB Declares Tuesday 13th September Sit-at-Home in South East

"Why You Shouldn’t Travel Abroad" — Federal Government Advises Medical Doctors

"What I Will Do When My Husband Wins In 2023" - Oluremi Tinubu

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