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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

Face of Candycity World 2020 Faith Ibordor releases new stunning photos

  A Nigerian lady has broken up with her boyfriend of 2years after he mocked her for earning N35,000 salary. Recounting the “humiliating” experience, she stated that she was with her boyfriend and some of his friends at a lounge and they got talking about “Detty December”, budgeting for Christmas …

Following the recent increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Nigeria, the Federal government has asked that treatment centers across the country to prepare for reopening. The centers were closed after a reduction in the number of cases were reported. The number of confirmed cases has risen in the …

A Nigerian man has taken to Twitter to reveal how a lady he wanted to get married to, made him breakup as a result of her demand. The man with handle @OkontaTbaba revealed that his girlfriend expressed displeasure after he gifted her N100k on her birthday. According to the man, …

Father Ejike Mbaka has been accused of assaulting a team of BBC journalists who visited his residence for an interview on Wednesday December 9.   BBC journalists Chioma Obianinwa and Nnamdi Agbanelo, as well as their driver, Ndubuisi Nwafor, were accompanied by another Catholic priest, Father Cajethan Obiekezie and his …

One of the alleged leaders of #EndSARS protest in Osun state identified as Emmanuel Adebayo a.k.a “Captain”, has been arrested by operatives of the Directorate of State Service (DSS).   He was arrested on Thursday morning, December 10, over an alleged impersonation.     https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#   The Nation reported that Adebayo who led the …

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has reacted to the killing of at least 16 travellers along the Abuja-Kaduna expressway on Wednesday December 9.   In a statement released by his spokesperson Abba Anwar, Ganduje expressed shock and commiserated with the families of the deceased. He also asked God to punish the perpetrators …

Four women subjected to sexual assault in the violence that followed Kenya’s disputed 2007 election are set to receive  compensations after a judge ruled that the country had violated their rights when it failed to investigate their cases.   The court on Thursday, December 10, ordered the government to pay $36,000 (£27,000) …

Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi, says with regards to security, Nigeria is better than it was seven years ago.   The Minister said this when he appeared on Channels TV on Thursday, December 10. He said the Buhari administration has subdued Boko Haram, and urged Nigerians to appreciate the government’s effort. “The problem …

Okechukwu Nathaniel, the 21-year-old designer who lost his life as a result of the hijacked #EndSars protest has finally been committed to mother earth. Oke’s girlfriend, Derin, took to Twitter to share ; Laid my baby to rest. Rest in peace Oke   Laid my baby to rest. Rest in …

A Nigerian man identified as Victor Asuquo Akpan reportedly slumped and died while participating in the Nigerian Army screening exercise at Ibawa. According to his friends, Victor died during the exercise on December 7, as family and friends have taken to Facebook to mourn him. The deceased was a participant …

Big Brother Naija star, Tacha Akide has advised Nigerians to mount pressure on politicians and leaders at all levels of government to deliver on good governance. She made the call via a video shared on her official Twitter page on December 9, 2020. According to her, many Nigerians blame the …

A man identified as Wisebaba on Twitter recently sparked a debate on the social media site, over his statement on ladies who date men that are struggling financially. According to him, there is no award for dating a broke guy, so no lady should feel guilty after breaking up with …

Young Nigerian men getting married to older white women has become a common thing lately. Many people have implied that they are marrying the older ladies just so they could acquire papers to stay abroad. However, former assistant on New Media to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri thinks otherwise. According …

A cute and funny video is currently trending on social media and it captures the moment a little boy woke up from sleep and got in the mood for a groove as soon as he heard a hit song of Nigerian singer, Davido. A man identified as Kareem took to …

A Nigerian woman identified as Yetunde Adeseluka-Oladejo, has shone light on the challenges being experienced by some poor school children of Ore Akinde village in Ogun state. Yetunde, few days ago, revealed how the children always had to endure the arduous task of trekking for six hours every day to  …

Co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, Opal Tometi, has urged Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari to hold accountable security personnel accused of shooting End SARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate. She made the call in an open letter signed by a group of activists and celebrities, and published in …

The president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana on his re-election for a second term in office. Buhari posted the congratulatory message on his official Twitter handle today, Thursday 10, 2020. The statement reads,   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#   I congratulate President Akufo-Addo on his re-election for …

A 10-year old girl identified as Binta Shehu has passed on after she accidentally fell into an open well in Yanka Tsari village of Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of Kano. The tragic incident happened when the girl was said to have gone to the well to fetch water where she eventually …

Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Muyiwa has climbed another rung in the academic world as she bags a PhD.   She shared the news to Instagram,  announcing to her fans and followers that she has finally defended her project and has been awarded the Dr. title.   Joke Muyiwa shared a photo of …

Abdulrasheed Maina, a former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reformed Taskforce Team, collapsed in the dock during the resumed hearing in his N2bn money laundering trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday morning, December 10.   Today’s sitting was scheduled for the hearing of his no-case submission, …

Police in Hyderabad on Wednesday, December 9, arrested a 32-year-old Nigerian national who duped a pastor of over Rs 24 lakh (N12,385,403.19) by posing as a Canadian philanthropist wishing to donate money and masks to the poor affected by the pandemic.   According to the police, after the lockdown, the accused Morgan, who is …

OAP and author, Toke Makinwa, says someone recently called her a hoe and she accepted because according to her, everyone is a hoe.   She stated this on her Twitter handle. It reads   ”Someone called me a hoe the other day, probably thought I’ll be mad, I didn’t even …

LeBron James named TIME’s 2020 Athlete of the Year

Real Madrid coach, Zinedine Zidane, has admitted he would not last long in the job at Real Madrid as Alex Ferguson did at Manchester United but signaled his determination to lead his side through good times and bad after sealing qualification to the Champions League knockout stages. Madrid went into …

Faisal, son of the former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Taskforce Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, who was declared wanted by the Federal High Court in Abuja, has been arrested.   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, confirmed to the court Thursday, Dec 10, that Faisal, 21, who jumped bail …

Major-General John Olu Irefin, the general officer commanding (GOC) six division, Port-Harcourt, Rivers state and land component commander, Operation Delta Safe has died of complications from COVID-19.   The deceased who was formerly the GOC 81 Division in Lagos before his posting to Port Harcourt in July 2020, had just buried his mother in …

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested two members of a trans-national kidnap syndicate involved in the kidnap of an American Citizen, Philippe Nathan Walton, on 28th October, 2020 at his farm in Masalata Village, Republic of Niger.   Recall that US forces on Saturday October 31, rescued 27-year-old Walton after …

Ogun State House of Assembly’s mace was stolen on Thursday December 10 in an attack carried out by suspected hoodlums.   Ogun Police spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi said the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday.   He further disclosed that while the coat of the arm on the mace has been …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo on his re-election.   Akufo-Addo, who ran under the platform of New Patriotic Party (NPP), was declared winner of the election on Wednesday after he polled a total of 6,730,430 votes to defeat his main rival and former President …

Anthony Joshua will reportedly get £10million pay check from his heavyweight world title defence against Kubrat Pulev.   Gate receipts at Wembley’s SSE Arena has been limited to just 1,000 due to the coronavirus restrictions as part of the new regional tier system, but it won’t stop Joshua from earning …

A chef took to Twitter to complain about married sugar mummies in Lagos, while comparing them to their Abuja counterparts.   The chef, known as The Lazy Chef, tweeted: “Lagos married women are stingy sha. Abuja married women will lodge you in Transcorp and still invite their friends over.”   …

The trigger-happy policeman who killed a young Keke Napep ride at Rukpokwu area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers state, has been detained.   LIB reported earlier that the policeman was accused of shooting the commercial tricyclist for refusing to give him N100 bribe in the early hours of today December …

  Nigerian music maestro and the self-acclaimed African Giant, Damini ”Burna Boy” Ogulu, has won big at the recently held MOBO Awards 2020. The ”Ye” crooner emerged winner of the Best International Act at the MOBO Awards 2020 ahead of other top shots. MOBO Awards made the announcement via its official …

A senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and activist, Femi Falana has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to honour the invitation of the national assembly. Recall that the house of representatives had passed a resolution summoning the president over the rising insecurity in the country. The lawmakers expected the president to appear before house …

Eniola Badmus has said the pressure people put on her because of her weight is “so unbearable” and she begged the critics not to send to to her “early grave”.   The actress said she’s constantly bullied for being plus size. She pointed out that a lot of people become depressed …

The Katsina State Government says it has not banned the use of WhatsApp and other social media platforms by staff of secondary schools in the state.   Recall that a widely circulated memo had informed principals to direct the closure of school WhatsApp groups.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#     See below, However, …

Telecommunication companies in the country have been directed by Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to suspend sale, registration and activation of new Subscriber Identity Module (popularly known as SIM card).   Director of Public Affairs at NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde who announced the suspension said the action became necessary in line with the federal government …

Retirees in Anambra State have rejected the annual bags of rice given to them by the state governor, Willie Obiano, saying all they want is their retirement benefits paid or nothing more. According to them, the bags of Rice given to them every Christmas was a ”Greek gift”.   The …