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How my Nigerian ex murdered our son to spite me – American woman opens up

In continuation of its crackdown on drug-smuggling, the Customs at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, India on Wednesday, Septetember 30, detected 400gm of Methaqualone worth Rs 20 lakh (over $27,000) in a parcel. The consignment, concealed in a leather bag, was addressed to an alleged Nigerian drug kingpin, who was …

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Lagos to demand an end to bad governance in Nigeria on the occasion of its 60th Independence and at least 30 of those protesters have been arrested.   The demonstrators told newsmen that they were members of #RevolutionNow protesters.     Use-the-beautiful-present-you-to-erase-your-ugly-past—The-Observer-with-BETALENS http://btls.co/Observer.aspx?ref=2020/09/29/08/54/09/   …

A former Makerere University Senior Administrative Assistant has been sentenced to a fine of Shs4m or two years in prison for sexually molesting a former student, Rachael Njoroge.   Edward Kisuze, a registrar in the College of Computing and Information Science, was convicted on the count of indecent assault by …

A New Jersey man filmed himself accidentally jumping to his death in Lake Tahoe.   Ryan Normoyle was making a video of himself diving off his rental boat, but didn’t realize he had left it slightly in gear.   The camera shows the boat slowly chugging away and leaving the …

Friends and residents of Ndiegoro area of Aba, Abia State, are mourning one Samuel Kalu, a Nigerian based in Malaysia, who was brutally killed by unknown gunmen.   It was gathered that the deceased popularly known as ‘aka aki ilu- bitter kola’ was shot dead at a barbing saloon at …

Big Brother Naija star, Neo has denied washing his love interest, Vee’s panties in the Big Brother Naija lockdown house. Recall, Neo went viral last week when he was seen washing what appeared to be Vee’s undies while they were still in the house. Speaking during their media rounds today, the reality star …

American rapper, Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty have reportedly welcomed their first child together.   According to TMZ, the 37-year-old gave birth on Wednesday, September 30, in Los Angeles. The site shared that the gender of the child and the name have not yet been made available.   …

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, on Thursday October 1, visited some hospitals to pay bills for patients as part of the Independence Day celebration in the state.   His son, Abdullah Mohammed posted a photo of the Governor kneeling on bare floor before a sick patient, on the hospital bed …

Aisha Buhari, the wife of Nigeria’s president and first lady of the nation has admonished Nigerians to stay focus and remain on the path of nation-building. This counsel was given by the president’s wife in her message on Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary. While advising Nigerians, Aisha Buhari acknowledged the heroics of citizens …

  Nigeria@60 logo has made the Guinness World Record after celebrants in Lagos State created the Nation’s anniversary logo with 60,000 cupcakes mosaic to celebrate 60th independence anniversary. The 60,000 cupcakes has become the largest anniversary logo in the world and the feat was recorded with the collaboration of Lagos State …

”Still can’t Believe Nigeria is 60 such a joke” – Toyin Lawani writes as she celebrates Nigeria’s 60th independence day in a special way

“She fills me up” – Simi gushes over her daughter, Adejare as she clocks 4 months

Appeal court nullifies IGP’s recruitment of 10,000 constables

Nigeria records 201 new COVID-19 cases

Nigeria at 60: Full text of President Buhari’s Independence Day speech

“I can’t call her mother” Woman narrates how her mother had an affair with her husband while she was on her death bed and eventually married him

Court stops former Minister, Kenneth Gbagi’s arrest after being declared wanted by the police

I was called block head academically, today I employ graduates – Iyabo Ojo advises followers not to allow people talk them down

Body of missing 4-year-old South African girl found with multiple stab wounds; teen relative arrested

Over 30 arrested as #RevolutionNow protesters storm Lagos streets on Independence day to demand end to bad governance

Popular Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has dragged Omoyele Sowore after he invited him to a #RevolutionNow protest scheduled to hold today, October 1. The media personality and former Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) sent out the invitation via a tweet in  which he stated how Burna Boy has been described …

One of the leaders of a notorious kidnap gang, who was on police wanted list has admitted killing over 50 of his victims because they could not afford to pay ransom. The suspect, Mohammed Sani, 30, made the shocking revelation on Wednesday, September 30, when he was paraded by the Force …

As part of activities lined up to commemorate the 60th Independence Anniversary, President Buhari will address the nation by 7am tomorrow October 1.   The presidency had initially announced that the traditional early Independence Day broadcast would not be holding.   However, in a statement released on Saturday evening, September …

A woman has narrated how her husband and her mother, who was still married to her father at the time, betrayed her by having an affair when she was on her death bed in a hospital.   The woman’s mother had moved in with her son-in-law to help him care …

A video which has gone viral on social media, captured moment a Nigerian mother disgraced her daughter after catching her in a hotel room with a man.   The angry mother who spoke Yoruba, was seen dragging her daughter out of the facility while hitting her intermittently. Where the incident occurred is …

Nigerian music executive, Davido has said that six (6) packs to him is overrated, adding that he would rather secure the bag than strive to keep 6 packs.   The leader of the 30BG crew made this disclosure in a post he shared via his official Twitter page today, September …

Nigerian crossdresser, Okuneye Idris, best known as Bobrisky has bought himself a new pair of breasts bigger than his first. The crossdresser who first unveiled his breasts a while ago is seen wearing new ones last night as he wished his Instagram followers a good night rest. While sharing the photo, the controversial male …

The Lagos state police command has issued a ban on rallies and protests in the state ahead of the October 1 Independence Day celebration.   Reading the riot act during a security meeting with the Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Heads of Department at the conference room of the Lagos State …

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu has announced that unity schools will be reopening across the country on October 11.   The Minister in the letter which confirmed the reopening of Unity Schools, said the decision was taken to enable students who have been at home since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic to …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has disclosed that the ban on production of alcohol drink in sachets will be implemented in 2023/2024.   Use-the-beautiful-present-you-to-erase-your-ugly-past—The-Observer-with-BETALENS http://btls.co/Observer.aspx?ref=2020/09/29/08/54/09/ Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye made the announcement on Wednesday September 30.   Adeyeye told newsmen that alcohol drink in …

Big Brother Naija Lockdown contestant, Ozo has been presented with the brand new IVM Caris Car he won during the Innoson motors challenge. Recall that Ozo became the owner of the brand new automobile after he emerged as the winner of a task which was sponsored by Innoson Vehicles. The consultant and …

Nigerian music star, Davido has reiterated that he doesn’t depend on anyone for anything.   Speaking in an interview with Ebuka on Bounce Radio, the singer insisted that he is doing music because he loves the craft. He added that he will become a billionaire in dollars if he quits …

The Lagos state government has cancelled the Independence Day parade expected to hold on Thursday October 1.   Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu who opted for a lowkey celebration due to the Coronavirus pandemic, directed that the planned parade and other activities that involve the gathering of more than 50 people should be cancelled. …

A Nigerian national identified as Chikanso Ibezim and a woman were apprehended by Border Security Force when they tried to enter Bangladesh through Hazrakhali outpost in West Bengal’s Nadia district on Tuesday, September 29.   The border guards had stopped the two persons near the outpost in the early hours …

Senator Elisha Abbo went online to congratulate Laycon for winning the Big Brother Naija season 5 edition.   The Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District in Adamawa State stated that he knew Laycon would win because he had his support. He then called on Naira Marley and his fans – …

Brazilian UFC star, Paulo Costa has slammed his Nigerian rival Israel Adesanya for his ‘disgusting’ celebration after winning their fight.   The Nigerian middleweight undefeated champion, 31, defeated Costa with a second-round TKO win to retain his UFC middleweight title in Abu Dhabi over the weekend. Use-the-beautiful-present-you-to-erase-your-ugly-past—The-Observer-with-BETALENS http://btls.co/Observer.aspx?ref=2020/09/29/08/54/09/ When the …

The Federal Government has lifted the ban on Emirates Airlines from operating in Nigeria. This development comes after the United Arab Emirates UAE agreed to start issuing visas to Nigerians.   The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced the decision to lift the ban on the airline via his Twitter handle …

Two unknown men in military uniform reportedly unleashed a vicious attack on a commercial motorcyclist in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State. According to a report posted by an eyewitness on Facebook on Tuesday, September 29, the incident happened last Friday. It was gathered that the Okada rider picked the …

A man identified as Nnajiofor Donatus was taken into police custody in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State last Saturday, after he ‘arrested’ a deity which he claimed had been tormenting his community for a long time and causing his business to fail.   Speaking to Vanguard at St. …

Mercy Eke, BBNaija season 4 winner, who turns 27 today September 29, was left in shock when her diehard fans gifted her two plots of land they purchased for her as a birthday present.   Use-the-beautiful-present-you-to-erase-your-ugly-past—The-Observer-with-BETALENS  http://btls.co/Observer.aspx?ref=2020/09/29/08/54/09/   Watch a video of Mercy receiving documents from the fans below View this …

A 27-year-old man escaped death after he was attacked by a suspected ritual killer in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.   It was gathered that the incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday, Septemeber 29, around Obafemi Awolowo stadium.   According to an eye witness, Wole Williams, the victim suddenly …

Troops of “Operation Accord” have killed two bandits and also arrested three others at Dajin Kajuru in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.   Coordinator of Defense Media Operations, John Enenche revealed that a cache of arms and ammunition were also recovered during the search and rescue/clearance operation carried out in conjunction with local …

A lawsuit filed by former deputy governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Obadiah Mailafia challenging a police invitation over his comment of a Northern governor being one of the commanders of Boko Haram, has been struck out by a High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State on Tuesday September 29.   Justice …

An Ekiti State High court sitting in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, September 29, sentenced 29-year-old Gbenga Aluko, to death by hanging for involving in cultism and killings of three residents in the state.   While delivering his judgment, Justice Abiodun Adesodun said the prosecutor was able to prove the case beyond reasonable …

The global coronavirus death toll has surpassed 1 million nine months after the deadly virus was first detected in Wuhan, China.   The first death linked to Coronavirus in China was reported on January 11, according to the World Health Organization.   America has accounted for over 20 percent of …

Davido has reacted to allegation of slapping Mavin star, Rema at the backstage of the Big Brother Naija arena.   The rumour was started by a Twitter user who claimed that Davido slapped Rema after the Mavin star’s bouncers stopped Big Brother  Naija lockdown housemates from taking selfies with him during the …

A 28-year-old man who allegedly murdered his parents, wife and sister-in-law in Kisoro district, western Uganda handed himself to the police on Sunday, September 27.   The suspect Gerald Ndikumukiza, a resident of Kageyo village, Busengo parish Nyarubuye sub-county, last Thursday, reportedly hacked to death his 26-year-old wife Maserina Mujawimana, his …

An Anambra couple have been called out for maltreating their 8-year-old househelp.   The couple identified as Mrs Ogochukwu Anichukwu and Mr. Emmanuel Anichukwu were accused of flogging the little girl mercilessly and starving her repeatedly. It was further gathered that the girl has been seen several times eating sand because of starvation. …

FG declares October 1 public holiday

Naya Rivera’s sister speaks on moving in with the late Glee star’s ex-husband Ryan Dorsey three months after her death

Woman, 20, dies two weeks after horrific gang-rape attack by four men that left her paralysed with a broken spine in India

Buhari asks Senate to confirm eight new Supreme Court Justices

NBA YoungBoy arrested on drug charges in Louisiana

Actress, Lilian Afegbai’s father dies at 80

My ministry is not linked to it — Sadiya Umar Farouq makes clarification on N2.67bn school feeding money which was found in a private account

Nigeria records 136 new COVID-19 cases

I am honored to be your boyfriend – BBNaija star, Ike tells Mercy as she turns 27

I’ll be more careful — Governor Zulum speaks after Boko Haram attacked his convoy for the second time in a week

Italian football could be dramatically suspended as 14 team members and staff test positive for coronavirus at Genoa club

Nigerian singer, Rema has called out the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) over the death of his father Justice Ikubor.   Justice Ikubor was said to be a high ranking member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State and former General Manager of the state-owned Ethiope Publishing Company before his …

A young man from Anambra State identified as Ebelechukwu Ngini proposed to his girlfriend and she knelt down to accept his ring.   Sharing photos from the surprise proposal, a mutual friend of the couple, Nwedo Angel, wrote:   “And She Said YES to Ebelechukwu Ngini.. Congratulations to you Odogwu …

The Rapid Reponse Squad of the Lagos state police command has confirmed the arrest of a man who peddles contraband drugs at a bus-stop in the state.   In a tweet shared on the agency’s official Twitter handle, it was alleged that the suspect also serves as a security guard at night. …

17-year-old Hafsat, whose newborn was allegedly buried alive by her father in Bauchi has stated that she didn’t know she was pregnant until labour, adding that she cannot remember having sexual intercourse with any man.   Recall that the Bauchi State Police Command arrested one Bawada Audi, 50, for the murder …

Pageant director, Santiago, who is a huge Laycon fan, has cut off the dreadlocks he’s had for 10 years to celebrate Laycon after he was crowned winner of the 2020 Edition of the Big Brother Naija reality show, on Sunday September 27.   Santiago who is a strong ”Icon,” had …

Rema poured out his heart on Twitter on Monday Septebmer 28, and his record label boss, Don Jazzy, has reacted after he was told to take action.   Twitter users who were concerned about Rema’s tweets reached out to Don Jazzy and asked him to do something about the revelations …

Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, has reached out to BBNaija 2020 winner, Laycon, with a message about his tax.   Taking to its Twitter handle, LIRS congratulated Layon and reminded him about paying his tax. See the post below.  

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC says it has uncovered up to N2.67 billion meant for school feeding during the COVID-19 lockdown in personal bank accounts.   The Chairman of ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, disclosed this on Monday, September 28, while delivering a keynote address at the second National …

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has awarded N50 million in favour of the woman assaulted by Senator Elisha Abbo. In 2019, a video went viral showing the assault play out in a sex toy store in Abuja. Elisha Ishaku Abbo savagely attacked Osimibibra Warmate during a misunderstanding and the …

Anti-banditry protest turned bloody in Katsina on Monday after Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force shot dead a yet-to-be identified resident of Jibia Local Government during a staged protest over the recent increase of insecurity in the community. Recall that Katsina had suffered from repeated attacks by armed bandits on …

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has challenged his predecessor now Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, to mention his contributions to the state in his capacity as a Minister. Wike threw the challenge while reacting to Amaechi’s claim that he, Amaechi, is one of the best governors the state has ever had. While …

Take your useless Igbo presidency and give us Biafra – IPOB

Femi Fani-Kayode denies reports of planning to remarry

Nigerian Pastor Tega Ahre declared missing

Stallion Bajaj Keke Rally covers 5500kms on Nigerian Roads establishing Bajaj Keke as tough, rugged & reliable

Rema calls out PDP over the death of his father Justice Ikubor

Amaechi Okobi starts a 5-minute plank challenge and people are going for it

126 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

Governor Zulum’s convoy attacked again by Boko Haram insurgents

Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Delta for the second time

Popular Japanese actress, Yuko Takeuchi found dead at her home in apparent suicide

BBNaija Lockdown 2020 has ended with Laycon emerging winner of the show.   Laycon was declared the winner of the reality TV show on Sunday September 27, after he beat other finalists, Dorathy, Nengi, Neo and Vee with the highest number of votes from viewers.     Laycon gathered 60% …

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the federal government is currently working towards reopening Nigeria’s land borders.   Recall that in October 2019, President Buhari ordered the full closure of land borders as part of measures to checkmate smuggling activities.   However speaking at a webinar organized by The Africa Report, Vice President …

15 operatives died when Boko Haram ambushed the convoy of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Friday, September 25. The attacked which happened between Monguno and Baga areas of the state also left many injured including civilians. Among the dead were security personnel comprising eight policemen, three soldiers, four Civilian Joint Task …

A roadside mechanic reportedly fled with a customer’s car at Nkwola-Eziama community in Imo State.   According to a gospel music minister, who posted the message on Saturday, September 26, one Mrs Chinyere Ezeji said that their car broke down along Amala/Eziama road on Friday. It was towed to Nkwola-Eziama where a …

A Nigerian man identified as Joshua Ayodele Fasipe has been declared missing in Canada.   Latoye Sade, a Canada-based Nigerian Twitter user, who confirmed this on Saturday September 25, said that Mr Fasipe, a graduate of Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, has been missing since Wednesday, September 23.   She pleaded …

Bashir Ahmad, the personal assistant on new media to President Muhammadu Buhari has debunked reports that he used the presidential jet for his wedding. The Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, Bashir Ahmad is set marry his heartthrob and eventually tied the knot with Naeemah Junaid Bindawa in …

A little girl who recently went viral after she vowed that Laycon will not emerge winner of BBNaija lockdown season, has apologized for her statement. In the viral video, the little girl boldly vowed that Laycon will not win this year’s reality show. After the video went viral, fans attacked the little girl, with some of …

Olamilekan “Laycon” Agbeleshe is one person who made Biggie’s house interesting.     The man of the moment, Big Brother Naija ‘lockdown’ winner, Laycon, has expressed his utmost gratitude to his ‘fierce fans’ whose votes ensured his resounding victory. In his words; Thank you very much to my fans, i love …

A Chinese gold mining facility, Hongao Mining Company Limited in Kutasa, Abuja has been shut down by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency for environmental contamination. The company was shut down on Friday August 25 for contaminating water sources in the community. A tweet shared on NESREA’s Twitter page read; …

Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly attacked the convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum on Sunday morning. This is coming barely 24 hours after WITHIN NIGERIA reported that an ambush on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Friday left about 15 persons dead. WITHIN …

After 70 days of mind blowing entertainment, the most popular reality Tv show in Africa (arguably); the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) 2020; the Lockdown edition, grand finale is here at last, and  has announced its winner after 10 weeks of thrilling and keeping fans all over Nigeria, Africa and possibly …

Hawks have rescued 10 women from an alleged human trafficking ring and arrested five people in early morning raids in Rustenburg and Kuruman. Hawks spokesperson Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi, who confirmed the development on Sunday, September 27, said the women are from Limpopo, Lesotho and Namibia and were trafficked to work …

A Nigerian lady has narrated her alleged experience with Big Brother Naija housemate, Olamilekan Agbeleshe popularly known as Laycon. According to her story, she dated Laycon for five years and during those years, she hustled and suffered with him to make ends meet. She also claimed that she usually feeds …

A Nigerian lady, Ogbuefi Immaculate Chidimma has taken Facebook to share her regret in life. According to Chidimma who alleged that she is big brother Naija Laycon’s ex-girlfriend, they were in a relationship before she dumped him for another man. She said that her regret in life is dumping Laycon …

Today, Sunday 27th of September, 2020 marks the finale of the Big Brother Naija: Lockdown show and while viewers are —as at the time of filing this report— anticipating the winner of the fifth edition of the show, we can’t help but notice the gorgeous outfits the former housemates of …

136 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

Don’t let money be the reason why you are not happy, it can only solve your problem – Actress Eriata Ese

Trauma of living in exile in US led me to Christ – Remi Tinubu

Air Force officer bags 21 years imprisonment over fraud