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"Why I Would Choose Davido Over Burnaboy, Wizkid" – Singer, Zinoleesky

Popular Nigerian singer Zinoleesky has stirred conversations online after revealing he would choose to save Davido over Wizkid and Burna Boy in a hypothetical life-or-death scenario.During a recent TikTok live session with influencer Peller, Zinoleesky was asked to choose who he would rescue if the three Afrobeats superstars were drowning.Without

Actress, Eniola Ajao Opens Up About Early Motherhood, Stigma of Teenage Pregnancy

Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Eniola Ajao has shared a deeply personal account of becoming a mother at the age of 20, revealing the emotional toll and societal pressures she faced during that period.Speaking on the Talk To B podcast, Ajao recounted how she concealed her pregnancy out of fear of public judgment and the stigma attached to
Tragedy As Kano Teenager, Shahid Ahmad Drowns In Pond

A 17-year-old boy, Shahid Ahmad, suspected to have drowned, was found in a pool of water at Hotoro Walawai area, behind MGR Filling Station in Tarauni Local Government in Kano.This was made known in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, on Tuesday in Kano.He said the teenager was found in the pool

VIDEO; Mark Angel Counters EFCC Over VeryDarkMan’s Arrests

Popular comedian, Mark Angel has countered Economic And Financial Crime Commission(EFCC) over the arrest of controversial social media activist, Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan.Gistmania recalls that VeryDarkMan was arrested on Friday, May 2nd, by EFCC while he was at the bank.After much petition from social media users, colleagues, fans
NAFDAC Busts Warehouse With Banned Food Additives In Suleja

NAFDAC on Tuesday sealed a Suleja warehouse owned by one Alhaji Ahmed for illegally selling large quantities of monosodium glutamate (MSG), a food additive banned from bulk importation due to health risks.Mr Kenneth Azikiwe, Director in charge of the FCT Directorate of NAFDAC, told journalists during the enforcement exercise that the sale of MSG i

How Suspected Cultists Butchered Farmer In Akwa Ibom

Hoodlums suspected to be cultists have allegedly butchered a middle-aged farmer at his residence in Udianga Enem in Etim Ekpo local government area, identified asItoro Jimmy Umanah.Newsmen gathered that the incident occurred last weekend,d and the victim, his wife and three children were already asleep when the hoodlums stormed their residence.The
Police Arrest Two Suspects For Vandalising Roadside Barriers In Lagos

Operatives from the Isokoko Division of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended two individuals suspected of vandalising concrete roadside barriers in the Ile-Zik area.The arrest, effected on 22 April 2025, followed actionable intelligence provided by concerned members of the public.The suspects, identified as Peter James, 26, and Lesipi A

OUTRAGE! Islamic Cleric Called Out For Battering His Sick Wife Over N800(VID)

An Alhaja has been seen in a viral video shedding ears. It was gathered that the woman was battered by her husband, an Islamic cleric, over N800. A video of her battered face was posted on X. In the video, the Alhaja recounts the incident: “ At midnight, he wanted to get intimate with me, but I told him I was tired. After that, I asked for food
Release VeryDarkMan, Arrest Tinubu And Akpabio - Man Protests VDM’s Arrest, Tells EFCC

A Nigerian man has sparked reactions online after protesting the arrest of online personality VeryDarkMan by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), boldly demanding his release while calling for the arrest of President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio instead.In a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the man,

I’m Married To Jesus — Pretty Reverend Sister Tells Asaba Boys Asking For Her Number (VID)

A video of a reverend sister calling out some guys in Asaba for requesting her phone number despite being dressed in her nun outfit has gone viral.In the clip, the nun, fully dressed in her religious habit, laughed in disbelief as she narrated the encounter. “Asaba boys no get respect though. Una see me for costume—like, soldier for Christ—
Viral Video of Abuja Police Officer Harassing Young Man In A Car Sparks Outrage

A video has captured the moment an officer of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, was harassing a man in the Gwarimpa area of Abuja.The viral video shows the officer verbally abusing the young man, who claimed he was only trying to support his neighbour during a dispute. The officer alleged that the man insulted him, which is why he ordered the man to

My Country Is Not For Sale – Canada PM Carney Warns Trump During White House Meeting

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned Donald Trump that his country is not for sale.The two leaders met during a tense encounter at the White House on Tuesday.Despite the underlying friction, the tone between Trump and Carney remained cordial, even amid pointed disagreements over Trump’s continued push to make Canada the 51st U.S. state
Bride Arrested For Stabbing Her Husband to Death Nine Days After Their Wedding In Kano

A new bride, Saudat, has been arrested by security operatives in Kano State, for allegedly st@bbing her husband, Salisu, to de@th just nine days after they tied the knot.The tragic incident reportedly took place in Farawa community of Kano days after the couple’s wedding which held on Sunday, April 27, 2025.The marriage was said to have been arr

Lawyer Deji Adeyanju Gives Update On Verydarkman's Bail From EFCC Custody

Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has stated that purported bail granted Martin Ortse aka VeryDarkMan by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is a 'social media bail.' According to him, VeryDarkMan’s legal team are yet to receive any bail document from EFCC. Posting on X, he described EFCC’s claim as social media bail as,
Jigawa Police Arrest Man, Muhammad Salisu For Allegedly Stabbing Father To Death

Operatives of Jigawa State Police Command have apprehended one Muhammad Salisu for allegedly killing his biological father, Salisu Abubakar in the Gwaram Local Government area of the state.It was gathered that the incident happened on Monday night at Bakin Kasuwa Quarters, Sara District, Gwaram LGA.Confirming the incident in a statement Spokesman

PSG v Arsenal: UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats

Date: Wednesday 7th,May 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Parc Des Princes Referee Felix Zwayer (Germany) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] PSG [/size]The big worry for Enrique is the fitness of star man Dembele, who suffered a problem in the first leg against Arsenal. The club have since confirmed it’s a hamstrin

WAEC and NECO Set to Institute CBT For The Examinations Later This Year

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) will commence the implementation of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for their examinations starting November 2025. This initiative aims to curb examination malpractice and enhance the integrity of the assessme

BBNaija's Alex Unusual Berates Lagos State Government Over Arrest of Homeless People

Reality TV star and social advocate Alex Unusual has openly criticized the Lagos State government's recent actions involving the arrest of homeless individuals. Expressing her dismay on Instagram, she questioned the rationale behind detaining people without shelter, stating, " Can someone please educate me on/explain to me why Lagos Sta
EFCC Summons Iyabo Ojo Over Spraying of Money at Her Daughter’s Wedding

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the spraying of money at her daughter’s wedding.The EFCC has been actively investigating incidents involving the abuse of the Nigerian currency, particularly at social events.The EFCC has emphasized its commitment to enforcing currency regula

Nigerian Man, Jacob Nnabuike Ugwu, Nabbed in India For Drug Trafficking

A Nigerian national, Jacob Nnabuike Ugwu, has been arrested in connection with the supply of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) drugs across India.Indore crime branch, Madhya Pradesh, announced the arrest in a statement on Monday, May 5, 2025.Ugwu was apprehended from Krishna Puri in Delhi, where he lived for the past two to three years under th
PHOTOS + VIDEO: Jude Okoye And Wife Ify, Celebrate Their Son, Ethan, as he Turns 4

Music executive Jude Okoye and his wife, Ify, are celebrating a special milestone today as their son, Ethan Jidenna Okoye, turns 4 years old on May 6, 2025. Born on May 6, 2021, Ethan is the couple’s third child and first son, joining his older sisters, Emma and Eleanor .Jude took to his social media handle to share some of the birthday photos a

Residents in Shock As Pregnant Woman Was Found Dangling From a Tree in Anambra

It was a moment of shock and sorrow in Anambra State on Tuesday when the body of a yet-to-be-identified pregnant woman was found hanging from a cashew tree in the state.The body, it was gathered, was seen dangling on the tree along Uke-Ideani Road in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.It is unclear, for now, if the pregnant woman com
“Your Mates Are Hustling” – Speed Darlington Rejects Calls To Join “Free VDM” Protest

Controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has lashed out at fans of detained social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) who urged him to join the ongoing “Free VDM” protests.VeryDarkMan was reportedly arrested last Friday, allegedly by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), sparking outrage among youths who have s

UPDATE; VeryDarkMan Detained Lawfully Over Serious Financial Petitions – EFCC Opens Up

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of Martins Otse, citing “serious allegations of financial misconduct” after he repeatedly failed to respond to multiple invitations for questioning.In a statement released on its X platform on Tuesday, the anti-graft agency stated that Otse was invited for questioning
Alleged Abscondment: FCT Doctors Embark On 3-Day Warning Strike

The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration ARD-FCTA has embarked on a 3-day warning strike over the non-payment of April salaries for 127 of its members, following the conclusion of a staff verification exercise in which the FCT Civil Service Commission accused them of abscondment.“We hereby declare a 3-d

PHOTOS; Gunmen Kill 6 Residents In Fresh Plateau Attack, Bodies Buried

At least six persons have been reportedly k!lled in a renewed attack by gunmen on Marit and Gashish communities in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.The incident, which occurred on Monday, May 5, 2025 left many others hospitalised.Sources from the area told Daily Trust that the gunmen stormed the communities while residents were s

'Nigeria Under Siege': Ex-APC Spokesman Condemns EFCC Arrest Of VeryDarkMan

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has condemned the arrest of social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), describing it as an act of impunity and political intimidation.Otse was arrested three days
Landlord’s Son, Odunayo Olomolatan Kills Tenant During Argument In Ondo

Odunayo Olomolatan, 41 has killed a 22-Year-Old Lady, Joy Tale during an argument. The landlord’s son murdered the lady in Ode-Irele, Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State. NAN reports that the tenant was hacked to death on Monday during an argument. DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the spokesman for the Police Command in Ondo State, confirmed the inc
Woman Arraigned In Kano Court For Marrying Two Husbands

A woman identified as Harira Muhammad Tudun Murtala, has been arraigned before a Kano Upper Shari'a Court sitting in the Post Office area of Kano Municipality for allegedly marrying two husbands at the same time.Harira and her first husband, Sagiru Shuaibu T/Murtala, have been married for six months and living separately.It was during his vis
Senate Committee Investigates NNPCL, NAFDAC, Others For Alleged Regional Bias

The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs has initiated a series of investigative hearings to uncover alleged breaches of the Federal Character principle by several ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAS).This action stems from a motion tabled in March 2025 by Senator Osita Ngwu, representing Enugu West, which w