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  • "I'm Not Returning To Aso Rock" –Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan Backs Remi Tinubu For 2027

    .. "I'm Not Returning To Aso Rock" –Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan Backs Remi Tinubu For 2027

     Former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan has firmly ruled out any return to Aso Rock, pledging instead to throw her full weight behind President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, ahead of the 2027 general elections.Speaking at an award ceremony hosted by Accolade Dynamics Limited in Abuja on Saturday night, where she was honoured a
  • NDLEA Nabs Woman, Ihensekhien Obehi At PH Airport With Cocaine Hidden in Her Vag!na, Handbag

    . NDLEA Nabs Woman, Ihensekhien Obehi At PH Airport With Cocaine Hidden in Her Vag!na, Handbag

     In a shocking drug trafficking case, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a woman, Ihensekhien Obehi, at the Port Harcourt International Airport for attempting to smuggle over 2.5 kilograms of cocaine to Iran using an elaborate concealment method.Obehi, who disguised herself in a hijab, was intercepted on Su
  • Controversial Singer, Portable Claims Industry 'Gang-Up' After Ibrahim Chatta Loses AMVCA Award

    . Controversial Singer, Portable Claims Industry 'Gang-Up' After Ibrahim Chatta Loses AMVCA Award

     Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has stirred the pot in the Nigerian entertainment industry with claims of a concerted effort against certain individuals. In a recent video shared on his Instagram, Portable accused some figures in Nollywood of orchestrating a “gang-up” after actor Ibrahim Chatta missed out on
  • Rival Cult Clash in Delta State Leaves One Dead, Tensions Rise In Otefe-Oghara

    . Rival Cult Clash in Delta State Leaves One Dead, Tensions Rise In Otefe-Oghara

     A fatal shooting has left one young man, identified only as Jago, dead after a violent clash between rival cult groups in Otefe-Oghara community, located in Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred late Saturday night, with initial reports indicating that the conflict involved the Eiye and Vikings confraternities.At
  • Honourable Natasha Osawaru & 2Baba Share Rare Affectionate Moment, Fans React

    .. Honourable Natasha Osawaru & 2Baba Share Rare Affectionate Moment, Fans React

     Political figure Honourable Natasha Osawaru has set social media abuzz after posting a picture of herself and her partner, music legend 2Baba, looking chic in matching black outfits at a recent event.The picture, shared on her Instagram story, featured the couple in a rare public display of affection, with Osawaru captioning the photo simply: &quo
  • Desmond Elliot Stuns at AMVCA With Bold Fashion Choice, Trends On Social Media (Photos)

    . Desmond Elliot Stuns at AMVCA With Bold Fashion Choice, Trends On Social Media (Photos)

     Veteran Nollywood actor and politician Desmond Elliot captured the spotlight at the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) held in Lagos on Saturday, May 10, with an eye-catching outfit that had everyone talking.The actor, known for his impressive career in both film and politics, made a striking fashion statement that immediately gained atte
  • Jealous Ex-Lover Stabs Woman Repeatedly In Brutal Attack: Suspect On The Run

    . Jealous Ex-Lover Stabs Woman Repeatedly In Brutal Attack: Suspect On The Run

     A 29-year-old woman has been left fighting for her life after a brutal, premeditated stabbing attack by her former lover at her home in Waterloo, KwaZulu-Natal, early on Sunday, May 11, 2025.The woman, who had returned from a party, was ambushed by her ex-lover who had been lying in wait. After she entered her residence on Goat Street, he confront
  • Photos, Identity Of Nigerian Army Captain, Kamal Killed By Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno

    .. Photos, Identity Of Nigerian Army Captain, Kamal Killed By Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno

     In a tragic attack early Wednesday morning, Captain Kamal, a senior Nigerian Army officer, was killed by Boko Haram terrorists in the Izge community of Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State. The Emir of Gwoza, Mohammed Shehu Timta, confirmed the details of the assault, describing how the terrorists infiltrated the area around 1 am, engaging in
  • Apprentice, Accomplice Arrested For Stealing Construction Materials Worth N250m In Lagos

    . Apprentice, Accomplice Arrested For Stealing Construction Materials Worth N250m In Lagos

     The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) in Ikoyi, Lagos, has successfully arrested an apprentice and his partner-in-crime, who allegedly stole over N250 million worth of cement and construction materials from their employer to fund their gambling addiction.The suspects, Ezekiel Taiwo and Rahman Airat, have been charged before the Federal High Court i
  • Drama In Abia as 80-Year-Old Man Divorces His 70-Year-Old Wife, Accuses Son of Kidnapping

    .. Drama In Abia as 80-Year-Old Man Divorces His 70-Year-Old Wife, Accuses Son of Kidnapping

     In a bizarre family drama that has stunned residents of a rural community in Abia State, an 80-year-old man has filed for divorce from his 70-year-old wife and reportedly orchestrated her arrest over a five-year-old poisoning allegation.Human rights activist Ochiegbu Marvelous, who has been following the case, said the elderly man approached a hig
  • NDLEA Uncovers Drug-Hiding Fuel Tanker In Shocking Bust (Video)

    .. NDLEA Uncovers Drug-Hiding Fuel Tanker In Shocking Bust (Video)

     In a daring interception, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have busted a fuel tanker ingeniously modified to transport illicit drugs across Nigeria, exposing a new trend in narcotics trafficking.The startling discovery was made during a stop-and-search operation conducted by NDLEA officers who detected a concealed com
  • Outrage In Benue As Soldier Assaults Food Vendor Over ₦2,400 Debt; Army Detains Offender

    . Outrage In Benue As Soldier Assaults Food Vendor Over ₦2,400 Debt; Army Detains Offender

     The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest and detention of Private Christopher Emmanuel after allegations surfaced that he physically assaulted a female food vendor in Kula village, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.The disturbing incident, which took place on May 6, 2025, came to light two days later when a petition by human rights
  • JAMB Raises Alarm As Exam Fraud Surges in 2025 UTME — Anambra, Lagos Lead In Arrests

    .. JAMB Raises Alarm As Exam Fraud Surges in 2025 UTME — Anambra, Lagos Lead In Arrests

     The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has sounded the alarm over a disturbing rise in examination malpractice during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with Anambra and Lagos States topping the chart for the most arrests.At a press briefing held in Abuja on Friday, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclos
  • 22-Year-Old UK Ex-Convict, Campell Kaizra Kofi Slifer Caught At Lagos Airport With Cannabis Worth 37kg

    . 22-Year-Old UK Ex-Convict, Campell Kaizra Kofi Slifer Caught At Lagos Airport With Cannabis Worth 37kg

     A 22-year-old British national, Campell Kaizra Kofi Johannes Slifer, has been arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, while attempting to smuggle a large quantity of cannabis into Nigeria.According to a statement issued on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy for the National Drug Law Enforcement
  • Speeding Truck Crushes Dispatch Riders To Death in Fatal Collision On Eko Bridge

    .. Speeding Truck Crushes Dispatch Riders To Death in Fatal Collision On Eko Bridge

     A deadly crash involving two fully loaded Mack trucks on Eko Bridge claimed the lives of two dispatch riders on Sunday, sending shockwaves across Lagos and sparking renewed calls for safer driving practices among truck operators.According to a statement by Adebayo Taofiq, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the
  • 78 Nigerian Girls Rescued From Côte d’Ivoire Human Trafficking Ring, Flown Home In Emotional Repatriation

    . 78 Nigerian Girls Rescued From Côte d’Ivoire Human Trafficking Ring, Flown Home In Emotional Repatriation

     In a major victory against transnational human trafficking, 78 Nigerian girls and young women were rescued and flown back home from Côte d’Ivoire in the early hours of Sunday in a dramatic repatriation effort spearheaded by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and supported by Air Peace Airlines.Touching do
  • Plateau Dry Cleaner Praised For Returning Cash Found In Customer’s Jeans (Photo)

    .. Plateau Dry Cleaner Praised For Returning Cash Found In Customer’s Jeans (Photo)

     In a rare show of integrity, a dry cleaner in Plateau State has earned public praise after returning ₦1,000 he discovered in a customer’s clothing during laundry service.The incident was shared by a Nigerian man identified online as @CannyMannTaddy , who took to social media to express his shock and admiration after retrieving his launder
  • Football Superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Future In Doubt As Al-Nassr Crisis Deepens

    .. Football Superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Future In Doubt As Al-Nassr Crisis Deepens

     Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo may be rethinking his future at Al-Nassr, following the club’s recent string of disappointing results, which have reportedly stalled contract extension talks.According to Marca, negotiations for a fresh two-year deal with the 40-year-old forward have been put on hold after Al-Nassr suffered a 3-2 defeat to ri
  • ₦135K for What? Tattered Mattress Listing Sparks Outrage On Instagram (Photos)

    .. ₦135K for What? Tattered Mattress Listing Sparks Outrage On Instagram (Photos)

     An Instagram vendor has come under fire after posting a visibly worn-out mattress for sale at a staggering price of ₦135,000, triggering widespread backlash and ridicule across social media platforms.The controversial listing, uploaded by resale page @ojb_declutter , showed the dilapidated mattress with torn edges, deep stains, and sagging
  • AMVCA 2025: Seven Doors & Lisabi: The Uprising Light Up Nollywood’s Biggest Night (Full Winners)

    .. AMVCA 2025: Seven Doors & Lisabi: The Uprising Light Up Nollywood’s Biggest Night (Full Winners)

     It was a night of glitz, legacy, and cultural pride as the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) crowned Femi Adebayo’s Seven Doors and Abdullateef and Mo’ Bimpe Adedimeji’s Lisabi: The Uprising as the standout films of 2025.Held in Lagos with the usual razzle-dazzle of Nollywood’s elite, the awards night saw Seven Doors clinc
  • Kidnap Ring Busted In Anambra: Four Arrested In Daring Night Raid

    . Kidnap Ring Busted In Anambra: Four Arrested In Daring Night Raid

     In a significant blow to criminal operations in Anambra State, police operatives from the Rapid Response Squad and Anti-Kidnapping Unit in Awkuzu have arrested four suspected members of a notorious kidnapping gang during a late-night raid on their hideout in Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area.The operation, which took place at about 7:30 p.m
  • EFCC Nails Currency Smugglers At Kano Airport With Over $100K in Hidden Foreign Notes

    . EFCC Nails Currency Smugglers At Kano Airport With Over $100K in Hidden Foreign Notes

     In a major breakthrough against illicit financial flows, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of two individuals—Sale Bala and Abdullahi Tahir Hamisu—caught attempting to smuggle large sums of foreign currencies through Malam Aminu Kano International Airport.The Federal High Court in Kano, presided ove
  • Lady Calls Out JAMB After Mysterious Overnight Change in Brother’s UTME Result

    .. Lady Calls Out JAMB After Mysterious Overnight Change in Brother’s UTME Result

     A Nigerian lady has stirred fresh controversy online after alleging a sudden and unexplained alteration in her brother’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) score, deepening public concern over the integrity of the 2024 results released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).The claim, shared on her X (formerly Twit
  • Ex-AUN Provost, Professor Yusuf Attahir Baba Loses Three Children in Devastating Car Crash

    .. Ex-AUN Provost, Professor Yusuf Attahir Baba Loses Three Children in Devastating Car Crash

     A wave of sorrow has engulfed the academic community following the tragic death of three children of Professor Yusuf Attahir Baba, the former Provost of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), also known as ABTI American University.The heartbreaking accident occurred on Friday night, claiming the lives of the professor’s children in what sourc
  • JAMB Faces Legal Heat as Aggrieved Candidates Drag Board to Court Over Low UTME Scores

    .. JAMB Faces Legal Heat as Aggrieved Candidates Drag Board to Court Over Low UTME Scores

     The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is under mounting legal pressure as a group of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates take the examination body to court over what they describe as "unjustifiably low scores."The legal move gained traction on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where a user
  • "Why Was I Held Hostage?" — VeryDarkMan Blasts GTBank Over EFCC Arrest Ordeal (Video)

    .. "Why Was I Held Hostage?" — VeryDarkMan Blasts GTBank Over EFCC Arrest Ordeal (Video)

     Controversial social media personality and activist, VeryDarkMan, has spoken out following his recent arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), pointing fingers at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) for allegedly playing a role in his detention.In a viral video released shortly after securing bail, VeryDarkMan recounted the tense se
  • Female Kidnapper, Three Others Nabbed in Police Raid on Notorious Anambra Criminal Hideout

    . Female Kidnapper, Three Others Nabbed in Police Raid on Notorious Anambra Criminal Hideout

     A notorious criminal gang believed to be behind a series of kidnappings, armed robberies, and car thefts has been dismantled by the Anambra State Police Command, with four suspects — including a female member — arrested during a high-stakes operation in Uke, Idemili South Local Government Area.The dramatic bust took place on the evening of May
  • NDLEA Officer, Felix Emmanuel Arrested After Failed Armed Robbery Attempt, Shooting Of Bolt Driver in Abuja

    . NDLEA Officer, Felix Emmanuel Arrested After Failed Armed Robbery Attempt, Shooting Of Bolt Driver in Abuja

     A serving officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been arrested by the FCT Police Command for his involvement in a botched armed robbery that left a Bolt driver injured in the early hours of Friday.The suspect, identified as Felix Emmanuel, an Inspector with the NDLEA’s FCT Command, allegedly attempted to hijack a Toyota
  • Football Star, Lionel Messi-Marriage Rumours Stir Online Frenzy As Divorce Speculations Grow

    .. Football Star, Lionel Messi-Marriage Rumours Stir Online Frenzy As Divorce Speculations Grow

     Global football icon and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is at the center of swirling speculation over an alleged split from his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, sparking a wave of reactions from fans and media alike.Reports of a possible divorce between the couple emerged after Cuban astrologer Mhoni Vidente publicly claimed that infidelity was at the root
  • El-Rufai & Peter Obi Meet at Cambridge Conference, Sparking Political Speculation Ahead Of 2027 Elections

    .. El-Rufai & Peter Obi Meet at Cambridge Conference, Sparking Political Speculation Ahead Of 2027 Elections

     A surprising encounter between former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has caught the attention of political observers, following their meeting at the ongoing 11th Annual Cambridge Africa Together Conference (ATC) at St. John’s College, University of Cambridge.El-Rufai, one of the ev

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