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Some photos which are currently stirring a controversial debate online, is one of a man on dreadlocks being ordinated as a catholic priest. The conversation on social media revolves around the religious and spiritual permissiveness of said ordination. Twitter user Obi of Onitsha @MrObi_ shared the pictures online, revealing that …

A man has been left heartbroken and devastated following the confession by his wife that she slept with his friend, five years ago. The father of four also fainted as a result of the shock of the revelation. In a recorded call between a marriage counselor and the couple who …

A Nigerian man known as Asim Balarabe Yazid has shared an inspiring story on social media of how he invested the money he meant to use to buy an iPhone 12 Pro Max. According to Asim, rather than using the money to get the sophisticated mobile device, he used it …

Olaoluwa Ogunnusi, a young Nigerian has made the nation proud by becoming the best graduating student at his university in Ireland. The young man who bagged a master’s degree in technology and innovation management, took to his LinkedIn page to announce that he would be getting a gold medal for …

Nigerian singer, Naira Marley, recently sent out flowers to some of his co-entertainers and one of them, Tacha, has asked if he has a crush on her. Tacha took to her social media page to share a video of the flowers and appreciated the gesture by saying ; https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451# Is …

A Nigerian Muslim lady identified as Safiyyat, has taken to microblogging platform, has thrown her weight behind having a polygamous family, saying it has benefits. She said that getting married to a man who is already married is the best thing because you not only get a husband but you …

The abduction of hundreds of Government Science Secondary School (GSS), Kankara’s students has been described as a slap on President Muhammadu Buhari’ face by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III led Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI). The apex Islamic body in the North said that, the boldness of …

It appears Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji may be gunning for the position of her colleague, Iyabo Ojo, as the queen of TikTok videos in the country. The actress has now caught the fever of the social media app and her latest video got fans and followers in the online community in …

The West African Examinations Council has approved the barring of students involved in examination malpractice from taking the West African Senior School Certificate Examination. The examination body approved this sanction and other sanctions at the 70th meeting of the Nigeria Examinations Committee (NEC) of the council held from Thursday to …

A total of 668 students of the Government Science Secondary School Kankara, Katsina State are reportedly still missing. Recalls that bandits had on Friday, December 11, invaded the Katsina school and abducted hundreds of students around 11pm. Following the ugly incident, relevant authorities have given conflicting figures regarding the number of students who …

Nigerians on Twitter are currently reacting to a thread by activist and member of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry, Segun Awosanyo, popularly known as Segalinks, stating that international media platform CNN is ‘complicit’ and has failed to defend its globally publicized investigation on the Lekki tollgate shooting.   Segalinks shared this …

Photos of Nigerian singer, Omah Lay being taken to prison after his arrest have been shared online.   While Omah Lay was taken to Kitalya prison, his compatriot and colleague Tems was taken to Kigo prison. It was further learnt that they will be appearing before a Ugandan High Court on Wednesday December …

#EndSARS frontliner, Modupe Odele ‘Mochievious’ has disclosed that there are still people in police custody who were arrested in connection to the peaceful #EndSARS protest.   Odele who disclosed that these people have been in police custody since October, added that they might ending up spending the December holiday in …

Nasarawa state governor, Abdullahi Sule, has notified the State House of Assembly that he is travelling to the United States of America (USA) for medical check-up from Dec. 13 to Dec. 29.   The Speaker of the assembly, Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi, disclosed this today Monday, December 14, while reading the Governor’s letter to the …

Nigerians are reacting to the video of President Buhari visiting his cows in his ranch in Daura, Katsina state.   The President last week embarked on a weeklong visit to his home state. Shortly after his arrival in the state, armed bandits visited the Government Boys Science Secondary School in Kankara …

A video of Nigerian singer, Omah Lay expressing his disappointment with how he is being treated in Uganda has gone viral after being shared online.   LIB reported earlier that Omah Lay and his fellow Nigerian singer, Tems are being charged with “negligently doing acts likely to spread infectious diseases” after performing …

Negotiating with bandits is an acceptance of failure – House of Reps member, Adejoro Adeogun

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu is responding to treatment – Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi

Activist, IG Wala pleads with Nigerians not to circulate a purported video of 5 bandits gang raping a teenage girl

Trump won’t commit to attending Joe Biden’s inauguration

A Nigerian identified as Oluwanishola Akuje Whitehead on Facebook has taken to the platform to narrate how he sent his mother packing after he had issue with his wife. According to him, his mother visited his home and was to spend some time with him, his wife and their newborn …

Nigerian singer, Stanley Omah Didia, who is popularly known as Omah Lay, has reportedly been arrested in Uganda for flouting COVID-19 rules and guidelines after he held a controversial concert in Kampala. Omah Lay had performed at The Big Brunch, which held at Speke Resort, Wavamunno Rd, Kampala, Uganda on …

The Nigerian army has revealed how a major-general, John Olu Irefin died from COVID-19 complications. Recall that the major general, Irefin was attending the annual chief of army staff conference in Abuja before he took ill and died. The conference was immediately cancelled by the army authorities and all participants …

Ajax football star, Quincy Promnes has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing a relative during a family party in the Netherlands.   According to De Telegraaf, the 28-year-old Dutch footballer was arrested by police on Sunday over the incident which occurred in late July.   The report said the family member …

A Nigerian man, Uzor Bobby is being bashed online by angry Nigerians over his post accusing his former girlfriend of cheating on him with married men.   Uzor took to Facebook on Sunday afternoon December 13, to celebrate his ex on her birthday and prayed God blesses her with a better man …

Oge Obi, the undercover reporter in BBC sex-for-grades project and ‘the brain’ behind the documentary has released a disturbing video where she keeps apologising “for what I’m about to do.” She said in the caption for the video that all she wanted was to be the next Christiane Amanpour the …

Following the out break of COVID-19 during the recently aborted 2020 Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference, at least 18 top generals of the Nigerian Army have tested positive for the dreaded corona virus. That the top military officers were all confirmed to have participated in the annual conference which …

Photos of Nigerian soldiers guarding and assisting people of Zabarmari as they harvest their farm produce

25-year-old South African defender, Motjeka Madisha dies in car accident

CEO to forgo potential $112 Million bonus to stay home and care for the kids and allow his wife focus on her career

Parents of students abducted in Katsina stage protest, demand quick rescue of their kids

Armed bandits kill pastor, kidnap over 21 people in Niger State

The avenging spirit of a businessman who was murdered 36 years ago, is reportedly demanding for compensation from the families of the 5 men behind the sad act.   Manica Post reported that the late businessman Costa Kafikira was allegedly killed by his then neighbours, Willard Sakupwanya, Charles Fombe, Tsakadzai Mautsi and Tambuzwa Matseketsa …

A Ugandan househelp, Vicky Abiria has been sentenced for feeding her boss’s baby with her urine.   Abiria was sentenced to four years imprisonment by Kira division court on Friday, December 11.     Hope Chica, the mother of the baby told the police that she got suspicious after noticing …

A Facebook user, Bello Inua Anka on Friday, December 11, posted photos of Nigerian soldiers guarding and assisting the people of Zabarmari farming community in Jere Local Government Area of Borno while harvesting their farms produce at Koshebe village.   This is coming weeks after Boko Haram terrorists slaughtered over …

After crawling out of burning car wreckage following an accident, early Sunday morning, South Africa defender Motjeka Madisha has died,  a club official told AFP. According to an official, who requested anonymity, the 25-year-old footballer, was one of two occupants of a car that went out of control, hit an advertising …

Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai has reacted to the International Criminal Court (ICC) announcement of opening a full investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed by terrorist group, Boko Haram and Nigerian security forces.   Buratai who spoke from self-isolation he went into following the the death of …

Nigerians on Twitter are currently reacting after a Nigerian man who hailed President Buhari a few days ago and vowed to support him till 2023, turned around, calling for his immediate resignation.   Usman Rabiu with the handle @iam_UsmanRabiu on December 8 tweeted his love for the Buhari administration as he …

Politician, Adamu Garba, is of the opinion that the #EnSARS protest is a failed Biafra movement supported by gullible people.   Nigerians used the #EndSARS protest which began in October to demand an end to police brutality as well as an end to the now-disbanded police unit, Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS. …

Journalist, Temitayo Adetoto, has accused singer, Seun Kuti, of pulling out a gun in the middle of a melee over parking space at his area of residence in Ikeja on Saturday, December 12.   Temitayo made the allegation via her Twitter handle. She wrote; ”SEUN KUTI pulled out a gun over …

President Buhari has celebrated the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua over Kubrat Pulev on Saturday night, December 12.   A statement released by presidential aide, Femi Adesina, says the President said that by retaining his IBF, WBA, and WBO titles, Joshua has given boxing lovers round the world, and particularly in …

Actress Cossy Ojiakor has reacted to her ex fiance, Abel Jurgen’s announcement of calling off their engagement on grounds of domestic violence.   LIB reported earlier that Abel alleged that Cossy Ojiakor bit and attacked him after getting drunk.   However reacting to this in a chat with Vanguard, Cossy …

A Nigerian man, Ulukwu John Chinedu on Saturday December 12, shared his grass to grace story to encourage a suicidal young man.     It all started after one Ifeanyi Emmanuel Agbasi took to a Facebook group to share a disturbing post about wanting to end his life.     …

Seun Kuti has reacted to the allegation that he pulled a gun during a melee over parking space at his area of residence in Ikeja, Lagos state on Saturday, December 12.   Journalist, Temtayo Ayetoto, via her Twitter handle, alleged that the singer had a brawl with some party-goers who …

The deployment of additional forces to Katsina to assist in rescue operations has been ordered by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammad Adamu. This is coming barely 24 hours after students from the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara were abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits. Recall that unknown …

Abel Jurgen Wilhem, fiancee of 36-year-old actress, Cossy Ojiakor has allegedly called off their engagement on grounds of domestic violence. Cossy’s Nigerian-German boyfriend took to his Instagram page, to publicly announce the end of their four months engagement.     https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#   According to Abel, he took the decision after Cossy got into a …

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has facilitated the return of a mother of four, Omowunmi Rhoda Aladeboyeje, allegedly trafficked to Cairo, Egypt. The 35-year-old was reportedly tricked to Egypt by her elder brother, who informed her about a nursing job in the United States. A statement released by Abdur-Rahman Balogun. …

Katsina State Governor Aminu Masari has ordered the immediate closure of all schools in the state.   Recall that earlier on Saturday December 12, armed men stormed Government Science Secondary School in ?an?ara Local Government Area of the state and began shooting into the air, causing the students to flee …

The Kaduna state government has issued a strong warning that it may impose another lockdown if the numbers of COVID-19 confirmed cases continues to rise in the state. This warning was issued by the state Commissioner of Health, Dr. Amina Mohammed-Baloni at a press conference on Saturday, December 12. The warning …

Stylists of Big Brother Naija stars, Erica and Laycon are currently under fire on social media over their sense of style and fashion. A photo of the BBNaija season 5 winner from his recent magazine cover, surfaced online and Nigerians have dragged him to pieces over his choice of outfit. While some netizens criticized …

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Adeboye, has decreed that all single men who are of marriageable age but are wasting time to settle down will get married in 2021.   He offered the prayers when he was preaching in his church on Friday, December 11.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451# …

Comedian, AY Makun, believes it is slave mentality when people promote the works of foreign artists for free but charge local artists.   He shared this thought on his Twitter handle on Saturday December 12.   It reads ”Slavery mentality is when you are excited to promote & project foreign artistes who …

On Saturday December 12, Seun, one of the sons of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, got married to his beau, Deola Shonubi, at the Harvesters Christian Center in Lagos state.   The wedding reception took place at the Federal Palace hotel in Victoria Island.   The wedding had important guests in …

Anthony Joshua in the early hours of Sunday, December 12, beat Bulgaria’s Kubrat Pulev, by a knockout in the ninth round to retain his three world heavyweight championship belts after a year away in a title defence.   Joshua regained the WBA, WBO and IBF titles in a rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr. last …

There are different ways people celebrate birthdays in Nigeria, while some throw parties, buy gift items for themselves, and hangout with friends, others often find themselves being celebrated by their friends who organise surprise birthday parties. However, one way of celebrating birthday which is common in Nigerian schools, is that …

Nigerian activist and Bring Back Our Girls co-convener, Aisha Yesufu has advised newly wedded couples to ensure their mothers are kept out of their marriage if they want it to work. Aisha said the moment the man or woman start sharing what is happening in their marriage with their mother, …

Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has decried the continuous decline in the standard of education in the country. The Nation reports that Adamu disclosed this in Yola, Adamawa State during the official commissioning of completed projects in the college. The minister, who was represented by Hajia Rakiya Iliyasu, Director …

A man has surprised his girlfriend on her birthday by gifting her some items most women would die to have right now. His woman was marking her birthday, so he bought a brand new iPhone 12 and the reigning hair extension for women ”Bone straight”. In a video which was …

The Chief of Army Staff, (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has urged the men of the Nigerian Army to ignore the move by the International Criminal Court, ICC to probe the military for war crimes, rights violations, amongst others. CorrectNG earlier reported that ICC Prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, on Friday, said that …

A man simply known as Etubo, has shared a chat he had with a social media user who claimed to be Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote. The man had received a message on Facebook from an account created with Dangote’s name and an updated profile containing details of the …

Unknown gunmen kill politician in Oyo

Ministry of Petroleum Resources spent N116m on pens, letter heads and toners in one year – Auditor General

Lagos state police command probe death of socialite Dapo Ojora

Rwandan Gov’t plans to offer free COVID-19 vaccination to all citizens

Naira will become powerful again- Pastor Adeboye prays

Lekki shooting: CNN rejects Lagos Judicial panel’s invitation

Suspected hoodlums hacks security guard to death in Ibadan (graphic photo)

Update: Kidnapped Taraba lawmaker freed

Kaduna state government threatens to impose another lockdown as COVID19 cases increase

Presidency media team meets BBC officials over coverage of #EndSARS protest

The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the attack that occurred at Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, in the early hours of Saturday, December 12.   A statement released by the spokesman for the command, SP Gambo Isah, said 200 of the students have returned to the school.   “On …

Life for 14-year-old Blessing Ugbe was a happy one, until some herdsmen stormed some farmlands in her village in Keana Local Government Area, Nasarawa State in 2018, shooting anyone in sight and destroying the farmlands. Blessing’s 49-year-old father Ugbe Iornonge, her mother Mamakor and her eldest brother Kenneth lay dead …

A Nigerian man known as Fola Adeleke who was a staunch supporter of president Muhammadu Buhari, has tendered an apology to Nigerians for pushing campaigns in support of the incumbent president. Fola, who is based in the United Kingdom, took to his Twitter account to ask Nigerians to forgive him …

After a threat notice pasted in the neighborhood of Dejuwogbo community, Oke-Ota Ona, Ikorodu, by suspected robbers, some landlords and tenants have fled their homes. However those who have been unable to flee, are apprehensive about their safety as they endure fearful nights. Newsmen learnt that the locals woke up last Saturday …

Justice N.I. Buba of the Federal High Court, Enugu, Enugu State, on Thursday, December 10, 2020, committed Dr Isidore Ojukwu Nwankwo to prison for fraud. Nwankwo, former Rector, Enugu Polytechnic, Ndeabor, Ani-Nri, Local Government Area, was prosecuted by the Enugu Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, …

The Ogun State House of Assembly mace which was carted away by suspected hoodlums has been recovered by the Lagos state police command.   The mace was recovered in Abule Ado area of Lagos state at about 8.30am on Friday December 11. It was reportedly thrown out from a Toyota Siena Space …

The presidency has stated that it won’t succumb to threats hinged on restructuring of the country.   Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu in the tweets he shared on Friday December 11 stressed that some comments linked to restructuring are ” unpatriotic outbursts which are unhelpful and unwarranted.”   He added that the presidency …

A new research is claiming that sleeping with a dog in your bed is good and much better than sharing a bed with a human. According to a study conducted by Christy L. Hoffman, from Canisius College in New York, the sleeping patterns of dogs closely mirror those of humans. …

Tracy Howell, who has been married for 40 years, has come out to explain why she has been taking a bite off her husband’s lunch before he heads off to work with it.   Writing about it on Facebook, Tracy, from Texas, revealed she has been doing it for the …

Governor Kayode Fayemi has stated that he was an activist during his younger years who knew when to stop and negotiate.   The Ekiti state Governor said this at a virtual symposium organised by the Harvard Kenny School Alumni Association of Nigeria on Friday December 11.   Fayemi who was a …

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has gone into self-isolation after one of his close aides tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, December 10.   The State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday December 11, said the Governor and other members of his team …

Television production giants, Disney, has announced that a third installment of “Sister Act” is in production, with veteran actress, Whoopi Goldberg reprising her starring role nearly three decades after the original film was released.   Goldberg will return as Deloris Van Cartier, a singer forced to enter the witness protection program …

The publisher of Leadership newspapers, Sam Nda-Isaiah, has died.   Late Ndah-Isiah died on Friday night, December 11, after a brief illness. He was 58 years old.   Born in 1962 in Minna, Niger State, Nda-Isaiah, who held the traditional title of Kakaki Nupe, studied Pharmacy at Obafemi Awolowo University.   …

Ace Nigerian singer and label boss, Ayodeji Balogun better known as Wizkid has returned to Nigeria just in time for the festive season after being away in the United Kingdom for months. The award-winning musician dropped the hints via his Insta-story that he was on his way home. The Joro …

A young Benue state resident died on Wednesday after setting himself on fire over alleged non-payment of three years allowance. The young man known as Aondona Yaga, was until his death on the morning of December 9th, a casual staff at the Gwer local government secretariat, Aliade, Vanguard reports.   …

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 5 winner, Laycon, born Olamilekan Agbeleshe has warned popular blogger, Instablog9ja not to compare him to rapper, Vector. He was speaking in reaction to a post by Instablog where the blogger asked fans to choose between the reality TV star and lyricist, Vector Tha Viper. …

Earlier today, CorrectNG reported that a lady identified as Queen Vivian on Twitter revealed that music producer, Don Jazzy recently blessed her with a sizable sum of money. She called on her Twitter followers to thank Don Jazzy on her behalf as she shared photos of herself posing with the …

A young romantic and adventurous man has gone over and beyond to propose to the love of his life. The man who it seems had thought of creatively unpredictable ways to engage his woman, decided to propose to her atop one of the coldest mountains in America. The man took …

American singer, Enisa Nikaj also referred to as Eniola by her Nigerian fans, has spoken on her relationship status. The singer was asked by Nigerian activist and socio-political commentator, Henry Shield if she is married and the ‘Love Cycle’ hitmaker replied that she is not. However, she also revealed that …

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, has issued a preliminary determination to thoroughly investigate Nigerian security agencies over allegations of “crimes against humanity” and “war crimes”. TheCable reports that although the determination, issued on Friday, was silent on the specifics, such as the Lekki shootings, the ICC declared the …

As cases of road accidents continues, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed that not less than 40 people died in 82 road accidents across Adamawa State between September 1 and December 9 this year. The FRSC adds that 203 people sustained injuries in the 82 accidents involving a total of …

Nigerian singer, Oluwaseun Kobbe dies after brief illness

Cross River, Jigawa, Kogi, Osun, Ebonyi, Adamawa and Zamfara are not conducting enough COVID-19 tests – NCDC DG

N950m Jonathan campaign fund: Court acquits former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aminu Wali, of all charges

Nigerian Ambassador to the U.S, Sylvanus Nsofor, dies at 85

Umahi was PDP at exterior but APC at heart – Femi Adesina

Northern elders disown Ango Abdullahi over statement against Igbos

Wayne sued by former manager for more than $20M over past earnings