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Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu has reacted to being called out over his comment about on Zabarmari massacre.   Recall that Garba Shehu was dragged on social media and accused of blaming the 43 rice farmers who were killed in Borno state, after he asked if they got clearance from the …

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has asked President Buhari to bring in mercenaries to wipe out Boko Haram insurgents.   The Borno Governor made the recommendations while receiving a federal government delegation who were on a condolence visit to the state on Monday November 30, over the killing of 43 farmers …

Manchester United hot sensation, Edinson Cavani has apologised for a social media post where he made a racially insensitive comment after helping Manchester United win Southampton 3-2 on Sunday, November 29. After guiding Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to victory against Southampton where he scored twice in the second half, the 33-year-old …

Gunmen attacked motorists at Kwanar Tsintsiya axis of Kaduna-Zaria Road in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday November 29.   One of the injured travellers is Alhaji Kabir Muhammmad, the brother of Hon. Muhammad Abubakar Mamadi, former Member Federal House of Representatives Igabi Federal Constituency. He is …

A South African man has taken to Twitter to call out his father for naming him after his grandmother, Martha.   In his tweet, he said he loves his dad, but won’t forgive him for naming him ‘Martha,’ a female name of Aramaic origin which means “lady or mistress of the house”. …

A fight which ensued between two men over a lady’s love has left at least one person dead in Jalingo, Taraba State’s capital.   Channels Television reported that the fight which occurred in Water Board area of Jalingo, also led to the destruction of properties worth millions of naira.   It was …

The United States has condemned the killing of 43 rice farmers in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State, by Boko Haram insurgents over the weekend.   The US embassy in a statement released on Monday November 30, stated that abhorrent attacks are a stark reminder of why the United States stands with …

Governor Nasir El-Rufai has commented on the widespread killings and insecurity witnessed across the country.   In an interview on Channels Television on Monday November 30, the Kaduna state Governor disclosed that he and other Governors are frustrated with the current security architecture.   El-Rufai who noted that the governors …

President Muhammadu Buhari has again reacted to the killing of 43 rice farmers by Boko Haram insurgents in Zabarmari community of Borno state.   The Nigerian President in a statement released on Monday November 30, said the Armed Forces have been given the marching order to take the fight to the …

Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations for the last time as US first lady (Photos/Video)

Four prisoners who escaped from Oko Prison during the #EndSARS crisis have been re-arrested by the police.   The suspects were paraded at the Nigeria Police Force tactical unit in Abuja, alongside others who were arrested for various offences bordering on armed robbery, car theft, unlawful possession of weapons, illegal dealing and …

Romain Grosjean, 34, has shared multiple updates from the hospital after he miraculously survived a horror crash that broke his car in half and saw it go up in flames while he was still in it.   The Haas-Ferrari driver said from the hospital that he is “loving life” after …

Zahra Buhari-Indimi has reacted to the murder of 110 rice farmers in Zabarmari village in Borno state.   The daughter of the president of Nigeria shared a newspaper shot of the Zabarmari massacre and wrote: “My heart bleeds”.     Her reaction comes two days after Boko Haram terrorists attacked …

Gospel artiste, Wale Adenuga, has berated Christians who are quick to indicate they would do a job ”by the grace of God”.   In a post shared on his Instagram page, the singer described the act of Christians throwing in the ”Grace of God” whenever they are given a job …

  Former Cross River state, Donald Duke, has alleged that security operatives sell weapons to Boko Haram members.   Duke said this in an interview with Channels TV on Sunday, November 29. According to him, most of the weaponry used by Boko Haram come from ”our military armory”.   “Most of …

Singer LAX has joined the growing list of Nigerian entertainers who bought a new house in 2020.   The singer who shared photos of his new house, said he always dreamt of it happening. LAX wrote;   I DREAMT OF DAYS LIKE THIS AND NOW ITS HAPPENING. I JUST JOINED …

US President-Elect, Joe Biden, is set to announce a Nigerian-born lawyer, Adewale Adeyemo, as deputy Treasury secretary, website, Politico reported on Sunday November 29.   According to the report, Adeyemo’s appointment is one of many key cabinet positions Biden is expected to announce in the coming days as he prepares …

Wolves have confirmed that striker Raul Jimenez suffered a fractured skull and has undergone an operation following his head clash with David Luis against Arsenal on Sunday, November 29.   The Mexican striker was stretchered off after the head clash with Arsenal defender David Luiz and was given oxygen after …

A customer who asked a tailor to make her a dress was left disappointed at what was delivered.   The woman shared a photo of the dress she ordered and what was delivered.   She explained that a friend introduced her to the tailor who then sent her 5 dresses …

83 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Nigeria

83 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Nigeria

According to a report and a video posted on social media, a man believed to be a wizard crash landed on the roof top of a building on his way back from a coven meeting at Okpokpor street in Okpara-Inland in Ethiope-East local government area of Delta State in broad daylight …

According to a report and a video posted on social media, a man believed to be a wizard crash landed on the roof top of a building on his way back from a coven meeting at Okpokpor street in Okpara-Inland in Ethiope-East local government area of Delta State in broad daylight …

A video of a young woman washing her hands with at least 4 bottles of champagne has gone viral.   The young woman, who was celebrating her birthday, had her friends in attendance.     As the party was underway, some of her male friends popped bottles of champagne and …

A Nigerian journalist, David Hundeyin has revealed how Boko Haram was allegedly born in Nigeria.   Hundeyin who accused the north of incubating a monster that is beyond being tamed now, said he lost his sympathy when he worked on origins of violence in the north in 2019.   He tweeted; …

More than 43 farmers from Zabarmari, a farming community in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State were slaughtered by Boko Haram terrorists.   The incident happened on Saturday, November 28, at Koshebe village, in Mafa Local Government Area while the victims were working in a rice field.   One Mohammed Chiroma from …

Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Elisha Abbo has married for the third time.   The Adamawa lawmaker who shared photos of his new wife, Dr Stacey P. Power, said they became husband and wife despite opposition from “home and abroad”.   Abbo wrote;   Few years ago we started …

Jose Mourinho has reacted after his team, Tottenham played out a dour 0-0 draw with his former club, Chelsea, on Sunday, November 29, 2020.   Frank Lampard squared off against his mentor, Jose Mourinho, but surprisingly the very tactical game ended without any goals.     Young British-Nigerian striker, Tammy …

Three persons have been arrested in connection to the attack on Christian Universal Church International belonging to the father of Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike.   It was gathered that about five people sneaked into the Christain Universal Church International on 25 Azikiwe Street Mile, 3 Diobu, on Saturday night and detonated the explosives …

Some members of a robbery gang which invaded Christ Apostolic Church at Gudugbe Alagbon area of Wasimi in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, have been arrested by the police.   The suspects who allegedly assaulted worshippers before dispossessing them of their valuables during a vigil, reportedly abducted Mrs. Mojisola Atolagbe, a …

Sunday Dare, Nigeria’s Minister of Youths and Sports, has denied reports he asked for N81 million to be used to cut grass and weed in Abuja stadium.   Reports were rife online on Sunday November 29, that while speaking during the one-day seminar organized by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria …

Former Senegalese footballer, Pape Bouba Diop has passed away at the age of 42.   According to reports, Bouba Diop had been suffering from a long-time illness before his death.   The midfielder became a national hero when he scored the goal which saw Senegal beat France 1-0 in their opening …

The National grid has collapsed again, leading to power outage in some parts of the country.   This was disclosed by two of the power distribution companies in the country, Eko Electricity Distribution Company, and Kaduna Electric this afternoon November 29.   The message from the Eko Electricity distribution company reads …

Argentine officials investigating the death of football legend, Diego Maradona searched the home of his personal doctor amd neurosurgeon, Dr Leopoldo Luque, on Sunday, November 29.   According to reports, he is being investigated for involuntary manslaughter.   Maradona died of a heart attack on Wednesday November 25, aged 60 …

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has condemned the killing of rice farmers in Zabarmari, Borno State by Boko Haram insurgents.   In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Lanre Lasisi, Gbajabiamila called for more action from the military.   The Speaker who noted that the lives …

Eniola Badmus showed off her curves as she posed in a bikini by the poolside.   The actress shared the photo to Instagram and warned trolls against coming for her  

In light of the defeat, the male Russian fighter claimed he would be training actively and lead a healthier lifestyle.   “After this fight, I will start to train actively,” the beaten Chistyakov said.   “I will try to lead more or less a healthy lifestyle. Blogger Nastya Tuki-Tuk will be …

Senator representing Borno south district, Ali Ndume has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as a man who has become great in the eyes of his critics.   The lawmaker who was recently granted bail after five days in detention over Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT) whom he …

The Nigeria Police Force has reacted to the viral video of its officer that was filmed while he was drunk.   The officer was seen in a drunk state at CBN junction close to police command headquarters in Abuja on Saturday, November 28th. Residents disarmed him to prevent him from …

Governor Mai Mala Buni has fired back at his critics who have accused him of being largely absent from the state since he took over as the caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).   The Yobe State Governor in an interview with BBC, stated that he has been discharging …

President Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed sadness over the killing of over 40 farmers on rice fields at Zabarmari, Jere Local Government Area of Borno State. He described the insurgents’ action as senseless. Buhari’s position on the killings was contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and …

The burial of farmers who were killed by members of Boko Haram sect on Sunday was attended by the Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum. While expressing sympathy with the family of the deceased, Zulum appealed to the federal government to recruit more persons into the civilian joint task force. …

Music executive, Jude Okoye’s first daughter, Emma Okoye is 6 today, November 29, 2020.   The proud father of two took to Instagram to share these beautiful photos of his daughter to celebrate her birthday.   He wrote in his caption: ‘Happy 6th bday to my Princess Emma Adanna Okoye. May …

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has raised an alarm of Ondo state which he governs being in a serious security crisis.   The Governor who said this in reaction to the assassination of Israel Adeusi, the Olufon of Ifon in Ose local government area of the state, described the killing as an “abominable …

The Kogi state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, says there is a deafening call for the state governor, Yahaya Bello, to contest in the 2023 presidential race.   Fanwo disclosed this via his Twitter handle on Saturday, November 28. ”He wants a great Nigeria. Nigerians want a great Nigeria. …

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed that a woman identified as Mary Imewe allegedly butchered her mother, Eka Ime, to pieces in Ikot Ekpene local government area of the state.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#     Recall that the shocking incident happened at Ikot Akpang in Ikot Ekpene on Friday November 26.   …

Ayomikun, daughter of popular gospel singer, Tope Alabi, has said her mother’s husband, Soji Alabi is the only father she knows.   This comes after a man named Mayegun Olaoye went online to claim he’s the father of Tope Alabi’s daughter.   Mayegun Olaoye   He began claiming the girl …

Passersby who saw a drunk police officer carrying a gun, seized the gun from him then poured water on him to help revive him.   In a video shared online, people are seen surrounding the police officers and commenting about the fact that he was inebriated already at that time …

A man not willing to be stressed while his wife is in the process of giving birth, decided to cool his nerves by playing a video game. The wife had taken to social media on November 25, to share a photo taken at the exact moment he started playing Warzone …

A bodybuilder from Kazakhstan, Yuri Tolochko has finally married his sex doll named Margo after delaying the ceremony for months. Yuri who has been living with Margo for a year and a half says he popped the question back in December 2019. According to the man, he first met her …

A Nigerian lady identified as Aishat Dauda, is being celebrated on social media after she achieved a great academic feat. The lady who took to LinkedIn to celebrate, announced that she has now officially graduated with a first class in economics. Aishat said that she finished from Elizade University in …

Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday surprised a young entrepreneur, by sending his aides to meet the man after he had offered to make shoes for him. The entrepreneur known on Twitter as OJBEST Footwear had made a shoe for Osinbajo and asked for a chance to …

Kogi Commissioner for information and communication, Kingsley Fanwo, says many people have asked Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state to join the 2023 presidential race. Fanwo, in a Twitter post on Saturday, November 28, said the desire of Nigerians for a great country aligns with that of the governor, “so we …

Twitter influencer, Motara has disclosed her intentions to kneel down and apologise to the child beggar who she mocked some days ago. We reported few days ago that a Twitter influencer, Motara, went viral after being filmed while enticing a poor child beggar with a bottle of drink only to …

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, urged Nigerians to continue to pray for peace and unity in the country. He made the call in his address at the 70th anniversary of the Qaddriyya in Kano, News Agency of Nigeria reports. Buhari, represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Sabo Nanono, said prayers …

A Nigerian lady has narrated how she turned down her fiancé’s offer and marriage plans after he tried to pay her bride price with suspected looted COVID-19 palliatives. According to the lady, her decision to reject him was because she felt they cannot depend only on noodles alone. BTLSBLOG learnt …

An apology has been demanded by the federal government from the British government over the “unsubstantiated” claim by a member of its parliament that Nigeria’s former head of state, Gowon looted public treasury. This was contained in a statement released by the spokesperson of the ministry of foreign affairs, Ferdinand Nwonye …

A welder has lost his life at a mechanic workshop in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, following a tanker explosion. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Haruna Mohammed, who confirmed the incident said the explosion occurred on Saturday, November 28, about 2:30pm, at the mechanic workshop located along new …

While my PDP counterparts tackled me over Zamfara gold, APC defended me – Governor Matawalle

”May karma visit those in positions of power who let this happen”- Rapper Illbliss speaks on 8-month old ASUU strike

Gunmen kill policeman, abduct Chinese expatriate in Ekiti

AFter 4 years of separation, I have watched marriages I admired go bad and dirty- Ubi Franklin

Argentina police open investigation into possible negligence over the death of Diego Maradona

Gunmen kill clergyman in Ekiti

Court orders police to pay N50m compensation to family of slain musician

  Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has predicted that Nigeria’s economy might emerge from recession in the first quarter of 2021.   Speaking at the 55th annual Bankers Dinner which held in Lagos on Friday November 27, Emefiele noted that the expected economic growth was two per …

Barcelona football club have reached an agreement with their playing squad to slash salaries by €122 million (£110m/$146m) over the next three years, the club has announced.   The club has been forced to make cuts to their budget after La Liga authorities imposed a lower salary cap upon the …

Two men identified as Aliu Mubarak and Adewale Abiodun have been arrested by the Oyo state police in connection with the killing, dismemberment and selling of decapitated heads of policemen for N1000.   The suspects were arrested after one Oladipupo Ifakorede confessed to buying the heads from the duo for money ritual purpose. …

Officials of Hisbah on Friday, conducted a door-to-door search at a holiday and relaxation resort located at Dawakin Kudu, Kano metropolis. According to reports, staff of the Hills and Valley resort were made to take Hisbah personnel round every of the building. It was gathered that while conducting the search, …

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Adamu Mohammed, says going forward the force will never allow another type of #EndSARS protest again.   The police chief stated this when he spoke at a meeting with commissioners of police in Abuja today November27. He said the force is ready to face anyone who …

Bobrisky left little to the imagination in this new video he shared of himself twerking in his apartment. He flashed his butt in the video.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#     Watch below   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Btlsblog (@btlsblog)

A man has been discharged and acquitted after spending 5 years in prison for a crime he says he didn’t commit.   According to youth advocate, Oluyemi Fasipe, the man was mistakenly arrested alongside some kidnappers. During the arrest, he was allegedly shot by SARS and his leg had to …

One Chisom Maryjane has boasted about how she took her boyfriend out and spent N7k on him without telling anyone.   The young woman, who deals in poultry at a market in Abakpa Nike area of Enugu, also asked Facebook users in the state planning end of the year parties …

A little child created a gloomy atmosphere and made people even more emotional at his father’s burial after warning them not to make noise in order not to disturb his sleeping dad. According to a social media post, the young boy who lost his dear dad and is just to …

South African rap artiste, Kiernan Forbes better known as AKA has taken to social media to appreciate the woman in his life, Nelli Tembe after she the new PlayStation 5 game console for him. The Hip Hop star who shared photos and videos from the moment he received the gift …

Four members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have been convicted by germany for attacking former deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu. The four IPOB members have also served their sentences. According to report, the convictions which were handed out in August went completely under the radar. But diplomatic sources …

After being declared dead by doctors, a Kenyan man came back to life while workers at a morgue were preparing to embalm him. 32-year-old Peter Kigen was presumed dead on Tuesday, November 24, after he collapsed at home and was rushed to Kapkatet hospital in Kericho county, according to local media. After …

A fan of Big Brother Naija ‘Lockdown’ housemate and Brand manager of Juventus Academy in Nigeria, Ozo has stated that the reality TV star is a much bigger personality than legendary English footballer, David Beckham. The lady known as Nyanga on Twitter, made the assertion in reaction to a social …

Nigeria has formally received the repatriated Ife Terracotta, which was smuggled through Ghana in 2019 to Holland with forged documents. Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed received the Terracotta from his Foreign Affairs counterpart Geoffrey Onyeama in company of the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Nigeria, Mr. Harry van Dijk. …

Big Brother Naija reality star, Cynthia  “Cee-C” Nwadiora took to Instagram to call for her future husband to locate her.   While getting styled for a wedding, Cee-C recorded a video revealing she’s ready to get married too.   She said in the video: “Future husband, my mates are getting married. …

A young Nigerian man is currently a trending topic on social media after photos of him getting married to an elderly white woman surfaced online. He joins the growing list of young men in the country seeking a sweet escape from the hardships many are faced with, by getting hitched …

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has agreed to call off its strike which has lasted for 8 months.   The union leadership reached the consensus during a meeting with the government team led by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, on Friday, Nov 27, in Abuja.   …

A Nigerian man, Ridwan Oyewunmi, has called on Nigerians on social media to help him get justice after a school teacher who is currently on the run, allegedly beat his younger brother, Boluwatife Omelaja, to death at a school in Ikorodu, Lagos state on Thursday,  November 26.   In a Twitter …

Manchester United are being held to ‘ransom for millions of pounds’ by cyberhackers who hacked into the club’s IT systems

Maina: Court grants Senator Ndume bail

Court jails House of Reps member for lying under oath

A video showing the moment a suspected thief broke into a parked car and carted away the items inside has been shared online.   This happened at a popular supermarket in Lekki phase 1, Lagos state at about 8pm on November 4.   The 32-seconds video showed that the thief drove his …

Oil Spill: Supreme Court rejects Shell’s request to vacate ₦17bn judgement

A mother-of-five is being praised as a hero after she tragically died moments after saving her children from a horrific house fire in Russia. The fire started late at night on Wednesday when the family were sleeping in the city of Yakutsk, far east Russia.   Gulnara Kostelnyuk, 31, was …

‘The ambulance took too long to arrive’- Diego Maradona’s lawyer and agent calls for investigation into his death

A woman allegedly killed her mother and chopped the body into pieces in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom.   According to an eyewitness, Emmanuel Umanah, who posted the photos from the crime scene, the shocking incident happened at Umoh Obot road off Nto Akpan Inyang Street in Ikot Ekpene.   Some of …

‘I don’t know where the story is coming from’ – Ahmed Musa debunks reports of transfer to Sheffield Wednesday

Hisbah’s threats against the phrase’Black Friday’ is nonsensical – Senator Shehu Sani

N5m fine: Court strikes out SERAP’s lawsuit against Lai Mohammed and NBC

Summon Fashola over Lekki tollgate camera – #EndSARS lawyer tells panel

Suspected kidnappers abduct wife of Ondo governor’s Chief of Staff

Gawat Jubril, a Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on New Media has reacted to a video in which it was alleged that new mothers and kids were forcefully evicted from Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).   Abiodun Borisade, a Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor …

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old househelp Cephas Iliya, for killing his former employer.   Spokesperson of the command, ASP Ramhan Nansel, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, November 26, said the suspect, from Kaduna state killed one Martins Omeri, a Deputy chief auditor in the …

A 50-year-old Nigerian man identified as Kamilu Boyede was killed in a deadly shooting incident which occurred on Wednesday morning.   Wichita Police Department in its announcement on Wednesday evening, said the incident occurred at a home in South Ida. Neighbors called the police around 11 a.m on Wednesday November 25, after seeing a door …