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  • Panic In Abuja As Pastor Shoots Two Immigration Officers After Being Mistaken Them For Robbers

    .. Panic In Abuja As Pastor Shoots Two Immigration Officers After Being Mistaken Them For Robbers

     Tension gripped residents of Sabon Iddo, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory, on Friday night after two immigration officers were shot by a man identified as Pastor Darlington, who reportedly mistook them for armed robbers.The incident, which occurred around 10:00 p.m. on May 9, 2025, involved officers Oyomide Zion and Hakeem Mashood, who we
  • Retired Teacher, Mallam Kabiru Killed, Wife Abducted As Bandits Invade Zamfara School Quarters

    . Retired Teacher, Mallam Kabiru Killed, Wife Abducted As Bandits Invade Zamfara School Quarters

     A late-night raid by suspected bandits on the staff quarters of Government Secondary School, Tsafe, in Zamfara State has left a retired teacher dead and three women, including his wife, abducted.The victim, identified as Mallam Kabiru, a former secondary school teacher, was reportedly shot dead after resisting attempts by the attackers to abduct h
  • Nigerian Student Suffers Anxiety Attack After Disappointing 2025 UTME Result; Lands In The Hospital (Video)

    .. Nigerian Student Suffers Anxiety Attack After Disappointing 2025 UTME Result; Lands In The Hospital (Video)

     A Nigerian teenager has reportedly landed in the hospital after suffering a severe anxiety attack triggered by the outcome of his 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result, drawing national concern over the rising mental health toll of academic pressure on students.The incident came to light after the boy’s sister, identified
  • Army Busts Gunrunning Syndicate in Plateau, Two Arrested With AK-47 (Photos)

    .. Army Busts Gunrunning Syndicate in Plateau, Two Arrested With AK-47 (Photos)

     Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, under Operation SAFE HAVEN, have arrested two suspected gunrunners and kidnappers in a string of intelligence-led operations in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.The suspects, Yahaya Adamu and Saeedu Haruna, were nabbed following a joint operation conducted in collaboration with a sec
  • "I’m Not Bothered" — Ibrahim Chatta Reacts To AMVCA Snub, Says He’s Not Chasing Awards (Video)

    .. "I’m Not Bothered" — Ibrahim Chatta Reacts To AMVCA Snub, Says He’s Not Chasing Awards (Video)

     Nollywood veteran Ibrahim Chatta has broken his silence over his continued exclusion from the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), saying he is unfazed by the snub and not particularly interested in chasing validation through such platforms.The 2025 AMVCA ceremony, held at Eko Hotel and Suites on May 10, celebrated many of the film indus
  • Lagos As Man Accuses Ikorodu General Hospital Of Unauthorized Amputation, Neglect

    .. Lagos As Man Accuses Ikorodu General Hospital Of Unauthorized Amputation, Neglect

     A former photojournalist, Sam Adeko, has leveled serious allegations of medical negligence and unethical conduct against the management of Ikorodu General Hospital, claiming that his wife, Adejoke, underwent an unauthorized toe amputation without the family’s consent.According to Adeko, the ordeal began in April when his wife sustained a foot in
  • Ringside Rumble? Fans Hype Possible Boxing Showdown Between Small Doctor And Portable

    .. Ringside Rumble? Fans Hype Possible Boxing Showdown Between Small Doctor And Portable

     A potential celebrity boxing clash between street-pop stars Small Doctor and Portable has sparked excitement among fans and sports enthusiasts following the viral circulation of Small Doctor’s training videos on social media.Adekunle Temitope, popularly known as Small Doctor, has been impressing boxing fans with his sparring routines at Lagos’
  • Fashion Designer, Sarah David & Her 3-Month-Old Baby Electrocuted On Flooded Road In Benin City

    . Fashion Designer, Sarah David & Her 3-Month-Old Baby Electrocuted On Flooded Road In Benin City

     A heartbreaking tragedy struck the Oregbeni area of Benin-Agbor Road in Edo State on Tuesday, May 7, 2025, as 32-year-old fashion designer, Mrs. Sarah David, and her three-month-old daughter were electrocuted while wading through a flooded street following a heavy downpour.According to eyewitness accounts, Mrs. David had her infant strapped to her
  • God Has Revealed Three Persons Who Can Stop Tinubu in 2027 - Primate Ayodele

    . God Has Revealed Three Persons Who Can Stop Tinubu in 2027 - Primate Ayodele

     In an interview with SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Primate Elijah Ayodele of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos, shared his revelations concerning Nigeria’s political future, security challenges, and economic outlook. Known for his prophecies that have come to pass, Ayodele delivers yet another urgent warning as the 2027 elections approach.Excerpts
  • Fire Guts Truck At Ibadan Mechanic Workshop, No Casualties Reported

    . Fire Guts Truck At Ibadan Mechanic Workshop, No Casualties Reported

     Panic broke out on Saturday, May 10, 2025, after a truck went up in flames at Oyebamiji Transport Services, a popular mechanic workshop located in the Sanyo area of Ibadan, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.The affected vehicle, a Layland DAF truck bearing registration number GGE 37 YA (Lagos), was reportedly undergoing repairs when it caught fi
  • "Afrobeats Is Not Akon's Creation" – Veteran Producer, ID Cabasa Fires Back At Singer's Claims

    . "Afrobeats Is Not Akon's Creation" – Veteran Producer, ID Cabasa Fires Back At Singer's Claims

     Renowned Nigerian music producer Olumide Ogunade, popularly known as ID Cabasa, has dismissed claims by Senegalese-American artist Akon that he played a foundational role in creating Afrobeats.Speaking during an interview on **Wazobia FM**, Cabasa criticized Akon's recent statements during a U.S. talk show appearance, where the *Locked Up* si
  • AKPABIO! "How Sandra Duru Hired Me To Damage Natasha’s Reputation" – Journalist, Francess Ogbonnaya Confesses

    .. AKPABIO! "How Sandra Duru Hired Me To Damage Natasha’s Reputation" – Journalist, Francess Ogbonnaya Confesses

     Francess Ogbonnaya alleges blackmail, political audio scripting, and manipulation involving top figuresIn a dramatic twist to the ongoing political storm surrounding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Nigerian journalist Francess Olisa Ogbonnaya has accused UK-based Nigerian businesswoman Sandra Duru, also known
  • Lagos Police Foil Cult Meeting, Arrest Three, Recover Firearms in Elemoro

    . Lagos Police Foil Cult Meeting, Arrest Three, Recover Firearms in Elemoro

     In a decisive move against cult-related activity, the Lagos State Police Command arrested three suspected cultists during a covert gathering in the Elemoro area of Lagos on April 26, 2025.The suspects—identified as Christopher Amah (28), Bada Olusesi (38), and Magaji Yusuf (34)—were apprehended during a routine patrol after officers received i
  • Biology Teacher, John Felix Obuighkem Who Has Been Teaching For 18 Years Cries Foul After Scoring 37 In UTME

    . Biology Teacher, John Felix Obuighkem Who Has Been Teaching For 18 Years Cries Foul After Scoring 37 In UTME

     A Nigerian teacher, John Felix Obuighkem, has expressed outrage and disbelief after receiving a shockingly low score in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), despite being an experienced educator in the subject.Obuighkem, who holds a university degree in biology and has spent nearly two decades teaching the subject, took to F
  • NDLEA Seizes Over 500kg Of Skunk In Bauchi Drug Bust; Two, Isaac Onogure & Ikechukwu Peter Arrested

    . NDLEA Seizes Over 500kg Of Skunk In Bauchi Drug Bust; Two, Isaac Onogure & Ikechukwu Peter Arrested

     In a major anti-narcotics operation, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Bauchi State intercepted a Toyota Tundra truck loaded with 526 blocks of skunk, weighing a total of 505 kilograms, along the Bauchi-Gombe highway on Tuesday, May 6.The intercepted vehicle, bearing registration number RBC 111 DW, was transporting
  • 16-Year-Old Maths Wizard, Olamide Aderibigbe Scores 336 Overall In UTME; Scores 98 in Maths

    . 16-Year-Old Maths Wizard, Olamide Aderibigbe Scores 336 Overall In UTME; Scores 98 in Maths

     In a year marked by widespread low scores in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Olamide Aderibigbe, a 16-year-old student of Starville International School, Jabi, Abuja, has emerged as one of the exam’s brightest stars with an impressive 336 aggregate score.Aderibigbe stunned many by scoring 98 in Mathematics, a subject
  • Actress, Chioma Chukwuka Weeps Following Her AMVCA 2025 Best Actress Win (Video)

    .. Actress, Chioma Chukwuka Weeps Following Her AMVCA 2025 Best Actress Win (Video)

     It was an emotional high point at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) as Nollywood veteran Chioma Chukwuka took home the coveted Best Actress award for her gripping performance in Seven Doors, a film directed by Femi Adebayo.The star-studded awards ceremony marked the grand finale of a four-day celebration of African cinema and
  • CCTV Exposes Phone Thief In Abuja Boutique As He Strikes While Staff Sleep (Video)

    .. CCTV Exposes Phone Thief In Abuja Boutique As He Strikes While Staff Sleep (Video)

     A man who allegedly stole an iPhone 14 Pro Max and another smartphone from a boutique in Abuja has been apprehended after CCTV footage of the theft went viral on social media.The incident, which occurred while the boutique’s owner and sales representative were asleep inside the store, was captured on surveillance video and shared on X (formerly
  • NDLEA Nabs Suspect, Rufai Nasiru With Over 45,000 Tramadol Pills On Kwara Highway

    . NDLEA Nabs Suspect, Rufai Nasiru With Over 45,000 Tramadol Pills On Kwara Highway

     A major drug interception was recorded on Monday, May 5, as operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a man, Rufai Nasiru, along the Bode Saadu–Jebba expressway in Kwara State.Nasiru was caught in possession of 45,400 pills of Tramadol, a highly regulated opioid medication often abused for its stimulant effects. The
  • Cultists Kill Two NDU Graduates, Ayaokpo Sinclair & Rex Awaiting NYSC in Bayelsa Night Attack

    .. Cultists Kill Two NDU Graduates, Ayaokpo Sinclair & Rex Awaiting NYSC in Bayelsa Night Attack

     Tragedy struck Gbarantoru community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Thursday night, as two graduates of Niger Delta University (NDU), Amassoma, were brutally murdered in a suspected cult-related attack.The victims, identified as Ayaokpo Sinclair from Tombia community and another known simply as Rex, were reportedly awaiting th
  • Troops Ambush, Eliminate Suspected ISWAP Informant In Borno Night Operation

    . Troops Ambush, Eliminate Suspected ISWAP Informant In Borno Night Operation

     In a swift and strategic nighttime operation, troops of Sector 3 under the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and Operation Hadin Kai have eliminated a suspected informant linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State.The operation, conducted in the early hours of Friday, May 10, in the Karagawaru area of Kaga Local G
  • NDLEA Intercepts Cannabis-Laden Fuel Truck in Niger, Seizes Over 3,000kg of Skunk

    . NDLEA Intercepts Cannabis-Laden Fuel Truck in Niger, Seizes Over 3,000kg of Skunk

     Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) made a major drug bust in Niger State on Wednesday, May 7, after intercepting a fuel tanker and three other vehicles loaded with a massive 3,047 kilograms of skunk—a potent strain of cannabis—along the Suleja-Kaduna expressway.The operation, based on actionable intelligence, led to
  • "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

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