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Media personality Emma Ugolee, whose kidneys failed about 10 years ago, took to Instagram to recount his journey while expressing gratitude that he survived what has killed many.   He explained that he has had 22 surgeries and one failed transplant since both kidneys failed. He has also had to …

A man looks totally different after his weight loss transformation.   Alejandro Porro, 28, used to weigh 34 stone. But the delivery driver decided he had to do something about his size after fearing he was just “killing” himself. Alejandro, from Florida, US, vowed to never eat junk food again. He also began exercising the …

James Nwafor, the former SARS officer accused of being responsible for the deaths of a number of young men who went into SARS Awkuzu detention centre in Anambra state and never came out alive, has been summoned by the Anambra State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality.   The …

Actress Nazo Ekezie boldly indicated interest in starting a relationship with Don Jazzy.   Nazo shared a photo of the Mavin records boss on Instagram and wrote: “I’m shooting my shot….. if I die… I die. @donjazzy I don’t know if you remember I met you the other day at …

Isreal Adeusi, the Olufon of Ifon in Ose local government area of Ondo state, has been shot dead.   The first class traditional ruler was returning to Ifon from Akure after a meeting, Thursday, Nov 26, when he ran into a barricade set up by the kidnappers along Elegbeka area.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#   …

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll, has raised an alarm over the incessant killings by bandits in the northern part of Nigeria. Abubakar, who is the President-General, Jamaatu Nasril Islam and the leader of Nigerian Muslims, made this known at the 4th quarter 2020 meeting of the Nigeria …

Big Brother Naija season 5 star, Ozoemena Chukwu simply known as Ozo has announced his appointment as the brand manager of Juventus Academy in Nigeria. The sports entrepreneur’s new position would see him manage the brand vision of the Academy. He took to his Twitter account on November 26, 2020 …

An Indonesian man collapsed while being flogged on Thursday for raping a child in conservative Aceh province, where public whipping is meted out as punishment for violating Islamic law. The 19-year-old writhed in pain and cried out as a masked sharia officer whipped his back almost 150 times with a …

A wedding ceremony has been canceled prematurely owing to the bride-to-be’s demand for an expensive wedding gown. The fiancée apparently wanted a wedding gown which costs N450,000 but her fiancé was not okay with her demand. A Twitter user with the handle, @ThatLankyBoi, who shared the story revealed that the …

Superstar singer and Starboy Entertainment CEO, Ayo Balogun a.k.a Wizkid has taken to social media to call out British-Nigerian rapper, Tinie Tempah and his manager, Dumi Oburota the founder of Disturbing London. The singer lashed out online and went on to call the duo unpleasant names as he accused them …

When Stephanie Linus, RMD, Dakore Akande-Egbuson, Juliet Ibrahim graced the Launch of GAC’s GA4 & GS3 Cars

Three Nigerians arrested as INTERPOL busts prolific cybercrime syndicate

Court fixes Friday November 27 for ruling of Ndume’s bail application

Robot that can detect coronavirus and enforce face mask rules undergoes trials

Burkina Faso’s President Roch Marc Christian Kabore re-elected

The Oluwo of Iwo land took to Instagram to share the excited reaction of villagers when his convoy passed their village.   Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, who faced dethronemnet earlier this year after his subjects turned on him and wrote a letter to the Osun State Government, dated June 17, 2020, …

Governor Nyesom Wike has described the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as a corrupt commission.   The Rivers state governor who said this in an interview on Channels Television, averred that the NDDC is the ”most corrupt commission” he has ever seen and also alleged they they cash cows for politicians.   …

Two Ebonyi local government development centre coordinators have been sacked by Governor David Umahi after refusing to endorse the communique they considered defamatory against former Senate President, Pius Anyim.   Okorie Daniel of Ivo DC and Fabian Ivoke of Echiele DC got the boot just after leaders of Ivo council gathered …

A Nigerian man has narrated how he prophesied about marrying his wife when he was just 3-years-old.   @thepoeticson who shared a throwback photo of him and his wife and a photo from their wedding ceremony, disclosed that his parents and his in-laws have always been friends.   He revealed that he …

Diego Maradona’s body has arrived at the presidential palace in Argentina to lie in state as the grieving country prepares to pay its last respects to the football legend.   The Argentina icon, who was the manager of Argentinian club side Gimnasia passed away aged 60 on Wednesday, November 25, after …

  Photos: “I realized I have been duped by foreign myths” – Nigerian man publicly denounces Christianity, accepts Ijaw deity worship

The Minister of Finance and Budget, Ahmed Zainab, has hinted that Nigeria’s land borders that have been closed since August 2019 may be reopened soon.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#     Zainab gave the hint during an interview with State House correspondents on Wednesday November 25. She said the presidential committee set …

A 21-year-old man identified as Kabiru Mahmud has been arrested by the Kano police command alongside his mother and uncle for being in possession of 49 parcels of Indian hemp.   Mahmud was arrested at Danbire village while transporting the substance from his family home at Gadonkaya quarters to a hiding place on the …

The Federal Government said it has reached out to the British Government over the threat by the British Parliament to impose sanctions on Nigeria’s officials for their roles in the End SARS protests.   The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, disclosed this yesterday, November 24, while fielding questions from State …

Three multi-million dollar high calibre mobile scanning machines belonging to the Nigeria Customs Service are rotting away at the Apapa port.   The Smiths Hiemann 2533 HCV machines, which were managed by a foreign company known as Cortena, have not been put to use since 2015 when the contract involving the …

Chinese President Xi Jinping, has finally sent a congratulatory message to US President-elect Joe Biden, more than two weeks after the Democratic candidate was projected the winner of the US presidential election.   After the election, some major leaders like Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Brazil’s Bolsanario and China’s Xi Jinping refused …

On Wednesday November 25, the world was shocked by news of the death of former Barcelona, Napoli and Argentina playmaker, Diego Maradona.   He passed away at the age of 60 after reportedly suffering a heart attack in his native Argentina.   His final words before his death has now …

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two elderly men for raping a 13-year-old girl at new GRA area.   Spokesperson of the command, DSP Ahmed Mohammad Wakil, who confirmed the incident in a statemnet on Wednesday, November 25, said the suspects were arrested following a report made by the victim’s relative. …

A Nigerian lady, Olaide Oluwo is demanding justice after she was allegedly assaulted by Nigerian Army personnel in Sangotedo, Lagos on Wednesday, November 25.   According to a video shared online, Olaide said she was assaulted by the military personnel because she did not greet them ”This happened to me around …

Former Chelsea coach and current  Marseille boss, Andre Villas-Boas has urged FIFA to retire the No.10 jersey famously won by the late Diego Maradona as he believes no player should ever wear the famous number again.   According to Andre Villas-Boas, the No.10 jersey should be retired from all teams …

A Nigerian lady simply identified as Adamma has bagged a master’s degree as the best graduating student of a Malaysian university. Adamma wrote her master’s thesis on the religious tweets of former senator representing Kogi West district, Dino Melaye. Melaye took to his official Twitter account @dino_melaye on Tuesday, November …

A little boy who hawks sachet water, commonly referred to as ‘Pure water’, has been offered scholarship by Nigerian Gospel artiste, Osinachi Joseph, aka Sinach after a video of the young hawker educating people on importance of water went viral on the internet. In the viral video, the young boy …

Multi award-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter and the Omo Baba Olowo, David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has revealed that he is tired of making money. The Billionaire’s son, who made this known in a recent interview with media house, Afro Mixx, said that he had been working hard and making money …

An unforeseen love story might be manifesting right before our eyes after a seed was planted by a struggle for a better country courtesy of the #EndSARS protests. For days now, Nigerian lawyer, Modupe Odele and #EndSARS protester, Eromosele have kept social media users on their toes as they continually …

Some youths have reportedly helped a man to regain his strength for round two of beatings after being beaten over a case of theft. According to reports, some young men in Takoradi, Ghana gave an energy drink to a thief so he can regain himself to receive another round of …

Football legend, Diego Maradona is said to have died after suffering a heart attack.   South American outlet Clarin says the 60-year-old has passed away in a hospital on Wednesday, November 25, after suffering a heart attack at his home.   The news comes just two weeks after he left the …

A video which is currently trending on social media captures the moment two lawmakers were engaging in a conversation before the man decided to carry out an unprofessional activity during sitting in the house of assembly. A female lawmaker who was standing could be seen conversing with a male lawmaker …

A police constable identified as Basiru has been arrested by Sharia Police (Hisbah) in Rumawa, Ungogo Local Government Area of the state over alleged sexual exploitation of underage girls and women. It was gathered that Basiru and his accomplice, one Jamilu, now at large, used a house in Rumawa area where they …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has reacted to CNN’s second report on the Lekki toll plaza shootings that happened on October 20.   Recall that the American news agency recently aired its second report on the Lekki tollgate shooting which includes a CCTV footage from the LCC …

A sister allegedly poured hot water on her brother after he confronted her about her relationship with a married man.   According to the eyewitness who shared the story online, the woman has been dating a married man and his wife, who is aware, threatened to pour acid on the …

A man has been accused of raping and killing a young mum in Brazil before tying a 11-year-old girl next to the dead body.   The lady, Rhayany Rhutila Moraes Silva aged 30 was allegedly attacked by the man before he fled in the early hours of November 23.   …

Lai Mohammed has reacted to the UK Parliament’s call for sanctions against the Nigerian government over reports of alleged human right abuses during the #EndSARS protest.   The minister of information and culture who reacted to this in an interview with NTA on Wednesday November 25, stated that the federal …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that the Federal government is confident that with the intervention policies, with the fiscal and monetary interventions have been put in place, the current economic recession will be short-lived.   The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS had two days ago said …

Burna Boy celebrated his Grammy nomination by partying with his family and close friends.   The Odogwu singer was nominated for a Grammy again this year, after he lost last year to Angelique Kidjo.   His album, Twice As Tall, was nominated in the Best Global Music Award category.   The …

How can a “minister of information” be so “misinformed”?- DJ Switch attacks Lai Mohammed

Former Presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the 2019 general elections, Adamu Garba, has given an update on the suit he filed against Twitter founder, Jack Dorsey, over his support for the #EndSARS protests last month. Recall that Garba filed a fundamental human rights suit before a …

Despite new evidence submitted against alleged Nigerian cyber fraudster, Abass Igbalode a.k.a Hushpuppi in California, his lawyer, Gal Pissetzky has stated that his client is not guilty of fraud allegations levelled against him. Pissetzky stated this in an interview with Forbes, adding that Hushpuppi is a business man who operates …

A trending photo of a little boy drawing a gun on a wall in Damturu, Yobe state has elicited sad reactions from Nigerians on social media. Kano-based lawyer, Bulama Bukarti, shared the photo via his Twitter account and stated that his school teacher saw the boy drawing the assault rifle …

Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, says road construction in Nigeria is carried out based on global best standard. He made the claim on Tuesday in Abuja, while speaking on the achievements of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in the transport sector. “I think we don’t have our …

Nollywood actor, producer and model, IK Ogbonna took to his Instagram page to share a video of his 5-year-old son, Ace Ogbonna complaining to his mum about girls chasing him. Ace was complaining to his mom, Sonia Morales, how girls were chasing him. He described girls as “Wahala” while telling …

Nigerian artiste and self-acclaimed African Giant, Damini ‘Burna Boy’ Ogulu has been nominated for the ‘Best Global Music Album’ category of the 2021 Grammys. In the nominee list announced this evening on Grammys.com, Burna’s ‘Twice As Tall’ album secured a nomination against Antibalas’s ‘FU Chronicles’, Bebel Gilberto’s ‘Agora’, and Anoushka …

The intriguing story of a man born different has touched the hearts of many following the revelation that he eats grass and lives like an animal in the bushes. He is said to have been born after five other siblings who reportedly died simultaneously. His parents lifted their voices up …

A Nigerian man is in a celebratory mood following his older white lover’s acceptance of his marriage proposal. The man took to Twitter to share photos of the moment he popped the four-word question and she accepted amid joy and excitement. He had arranged to propose in a room well …

In a bid to to curb truck accidents in the country, the Federal Government has disclosed that it will be banning the importation of articulated trucks older than 10 years, . FRSC spokesman, Bisi Kazeem said the decision was reached by the Major Oil Marketers of Nigeria and the National …

Justice J.K Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has sentenced six foreigners and a Nigerian to seven years imprisonment for oil theft. A statement released by the Economic and Financial Commission EFCC, says the foreigners which include two Pakistanis, Mohammed Ejaz, and Nasser Khan; …

Theresa Nyorong Yohanna Bwai, 52, and her only son, Bweifar Isaac, 22, died hours apart and family and friends of the deceased have taken to social media to mourn their demise. Isaac, who was said to be a popular recording artist, photographer and student, was shot dead by suspected cultists …

BBNaija’s Nengi Lands New Ambassadorial Deal With Skincare Brand

Bodies of three dead children were discovered in a car at a retired police officer’s home, at Ugwu Ogede in Itchi, Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State, on Monday. The victims, according to newsmen, whose names were given as Chibugo Eze, Chinenye Eze, and Ebuka Ene, had gone …

Court begins ex-pension boss Maina’s trial in absentia

Gombe Assembly impeaches Speaker, Abubakar Sadiq Ibrahim Kurba

Elon Musk overtakes Bill Gates to become world’s second-richest person a week after he overtook Mark Zuckerberg

Ondo deputy speaker Iroju Ogundeji removed

Court orders arrest of Maina’s son, Faisal

England Footballer Jack Grealish admits to two driving charges after crashing his £80,000 Range Rover during Covid-19 lockdown

‘Messi told me he was screwed when I rejected Barca’- Antoine Griezmann

The United Kingdom Parliament is currently debating on a petition seeking sanctions for Nigerian Government and its officials over human rights abuse and violations and use of excessive force in suppressing peaceful protest. Recall that the Parliament had scheduled the debate for today, November 23, and it is currently being …

Twitter Nigeria is currently on fire following the anticipated battle between Nigerian rappers, MI Abaga and Vic O. Self acclaimed Africa’s best rapper, Vic O had challenged MI to a rap battle, and alleged that the former Choc City boss is scared to go head-to-head with him. Vic O tweeted; …

Billionaire heiress and popular Nigerian Disc Jockey, DJ Cuppy has made a case for her sister Temi to be included in the cast of the sequel for Hollywood blockbuster Sci-fi movie, Black Panther.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#   In a recent tweet, she appealed to Marvel, the makers of Black Panther 2 …

Oba of Benin and one of his wives, Queen Owamagbe, have welcomed a baby. A statement released from the office of the 67-year-old monarch, says the Queen welcomed their baby girl on October 20. Congrats to them   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#     See the statement below  

Again, herdsmen destroy, set Falae’s farm ablaze, attack workers

The Lagos State Police has arrested 19-year-old girl, Jemila Ibrahim, and her friend, Fatima Mohammed, 21, of Monkey Village, Festac Area, Lagos, for setting ablaze the house of one Mohammed Yusuf, of Monkey Village, Lagos State, and his girlfriend, Rabi, on Wednesday, November 18.     https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#   A statement released by …

The Director-General of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, Chikwe Ihekweazu, says a total of 138 members of the National Youth Service Corps have tested positive for COVID-19.   Ihekweazu disclosed this today, November 23, while speaking at the daily briefing of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID19, in Abuja. NYSC …

If we keep our promises, APC will retain power in 2023 – Babtunde Fashola says

Uti Nwachukwu is of the opinion that ”speaking in tongues” in the Christian community has been so abused because it is so easy to ”fake.”   In a Twitter thread he shared monday evening, November 23, the actor and former reality TV star, appealed to Christians to stop saying amen …

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Pantami on Monday lost his 13-year-old daughter Aisha Pantami. He said in a tweet that she would be buried in Abuja on Tuesday, November 24. “Inna lil Laahi wa inna ilaiHi Rajiun! My 13-year-old daughter, Aishah Isa Ali (Amal) passed away just a …

Some men of the Nigerian Army have been arrested after they were filmed assaulting a young man in Asaba, Delta state. The young man identified simply as Godson, was physically assaulted by security operatives on Saturday in Asaba. Activist Harrison Gwamnishu who shared the video of the assault, said the head …

President Muhammadu Buhari has blamed the country’s current state of recession on the COVID-19 pandemic.   The President said this while declaring open the 26th Nigerian Economic Summit with the theme: “Building Partnerships for Resilience’’.   Buhari who was represented by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, said the decline in the nation’s Gross Domestic Product …

Arsenal have reportedly reopened talks with Nigerian youngster Folarin Balogun over a new contract for the striker to remain at the club.   The 19-year-old striker’s deal expires in June and he was the subject of summer interest to several clubs including Championship sides, Brentford and Sheffield United.   Brentford saw …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) account has been suspended on Twitter.   Though no reason has been given yet, a quick check on the official handle of the agency ‘@NgComCommission’ confirmed the development.  

Dr Anu Adepoju has been suspended from the medical profession in Nigeria following multiple claims of malpractice and botched surgeries at her clinic, Med Contour.   A number of women who went to Med Contour for cosmetic surgery complained about having complications that they still suffer from. One particular patient was …

The Lagos State Task Force on the Environment and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit will today November 23, auction 44 vehicles seized from traffic offenders.   Gboyega Akosile, the Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made this known via his Twitter handle today, November 23.   ”The list below include …

Preston defender, Darnell Fisher faces an FA probe for grabbing Sheffield striker Callum Paterson’s by the balls twice during their 1-0 win on Sataurday, November 21. The FA will look into an incident from the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday which appeared to show Darnell Fisher twice grabbing Callum Paterson’s genitals …

Twitter influencer, Omotara has lost membership of organization she’s part of after a video of her making fun of a child beggar went viral online.   Recall that that Omotara triggered an outrage after she was filmed enticing a child beggar with a bottle of drink only to leave her hanging. …

Former Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi has stated that the current recession Nigeria is currently in is going to be worse than that of 2016.   Obi who appeared on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, said solving the current economic crisis was more important than political permutations …

A Marine Police officer attached to a company at Abonnema wharf in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Sunday, November 22,  allegedly shot dead a 28-year-old man identified as Gospel Gbaraka.   The victim   It was gathered that the deceased, was until his death, a security guard attached to Bulk Strategic …

Borno State Government has refuted reports claiming there was another attack by Boko Haram on Governor Babagana Zulum and his security details. A report by an online media medium had claimed that terrorists on Saturday, ambushed an advance team of the governor at Ja’alta along Gajiram to Monguno Road, killing seven soldiers …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has decried the upsurge of cult activities, violence and killings around adjoining areas of the Okoro-nodu flyover in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The Governor has imposed a 24-hour total curfew for two weeks on the parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. In a broadcast Sunday …

There was serious tension in Igbo-Ora in the Ibarapa Central Local Government of Oyo State on Thursday following a gun duel between smugglers and some security agents comprising soldiers and Customs officers. An army officer was reportedly shot dead by the hoodlums while it was not clear how many of …

Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has visited the family of Ifeanyi Okereke, the newspaper vendor who was shot dead by one of his security aides in Abuja last Thursday, November 18.     Gbajabiamila condoled with the wife and family of the late vendor at Kwata …

Denrele Edun met his doppelganger and they organised a photoshoot together.   The media personality’s lookalike is Tobi Yeye-Irojah.   Both men took to their respective  Instagram accounts to share the photos they took together.   In his caption, Denrele wrote, “Time to start questioning our parents.”   He added: “What do you think …

The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa state, Philip Tatari Shekwo, who was kidnapped last night has been murdered.   His body was found dumped few meters away from his private residence at Anguwar Bukan -Sidi in Lafia metropolis on Sunday morning.   It was gathered that the …

Joint Security Taskforce in Edo State has arrested suspected kidnappers following a raid at Upper Sakponba and riverine communities in the state.   The suspected kidnappers, all males, were arrested around Ogbemudia oil palm plantation on Saturday, November 21, barely 24 hours after the military commenced a seven-day operation to fish …

ix persons have died on Sunday along the Enugu-Onitsha expressway at Nkwelle Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State in a fatal road accident. 11 persons also sustained varying degrees of injury in the crash which involved two vehicles; a white commercial bus and an unregistered shuttle bus. Public …

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Photos from the wedding fatiha of Bashir El-Rufai, son of Kaduna state governor

246 new cases of COVID19 recorded in Nigeria

“Tottenham are the biggest Premier League contenders right now” – Pep Guardiola

FG to slash levy on imported cars from 35% to 5%