1368 new cases of COVID19 recorded in Nigeria

A senior official with Kano Hisbah has been arrested after he was allegedly caught with a married woman in a hotel in Kano.   The Kano State Hisbah Corps is a religious police force in Nigeria’s Kano state responsible for the enforcement of Sharia.   Hisbah officers regularly arrest unmarried …

Chief Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Ighoho has revealed that his bank accounts have been frozen by CBN. The popular Yoruba activist on February 8 warned the Federal Government over his frozen bank accounts as he rejected award of recognition from the Yoruba Youth Socio-cultural Association (YYSA) During his …

A chilling story of love, heartbreak and sacrifice has shocked social media users after a lady did the unthinkable because of a man. According to a Twitter user, a lady whose father had paid a huge sacrifice to see her educated, left him devastated after she took her life. The …

DJ Cuppy sues Davido’s PA, Israel DMW over his allegation that she owes Zlatan

Nigerian billionaire, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has told a U.S. court how his former American girlfriend, Autumn Spike tried to extort $5 million from him. Dangote filed a civil law suit against Spikes known on Instagram as @Allarounda1, at a Miami-Dade County Court in Florida, US. The business used the pseudonym, …

Nigerian singer-songwriter, MC Galaxy, real name Innocent Udeme Udofot, has advised people who became successful through connection to help others through the same means instead of giving motivational speeches. The Sekem crooner urged people who have the access to opportunities that can easily improve the financial status of people around …

The National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, has said that nobody has the power to chase Fulani herdsmen away from Ondo State’s forests as the seven-day ultimatum Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, issued herdsmen occupying Ondo state forests expires tomorrow January 24. During an interview with The …

Billionaire daughter and popular Nigerian Disc Jockey, Florence Otedola, professionally known as DJ Cuppy, has once again cried out over having no lover in her life. She took to social media early Saturday morning to cry out in a post that she was craving the warmth of a man. According …

U.S President Joe Biden on his first day in office signed a series of executive actions to reverse the policies of Donald Trump administration on immigration and others.   Hours after taking the office, Biden issued an executive order to end Trump’s controversial ‘Muslim travel ban’, which blocked travel to …

Russian opposition leader, Alexey Navalny, was arrested by police in Moscow on Sunday, January 17, moments after his return to the country five months after alleging the Russian government tried killing him by poisoning him with the lethal nerve agent Novichok.     Navalny was taken away by police officers …

1867 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

Emeka Igwe, a Nigerian man from Imo state, has been accused of throwing down his househelp from the second floor of a 2-storey building in Aba, Abia state. According to a Twitter user identified as @obaino_ , who shared photos of injuries the girl sustained, disclosed that the incident occurred …

1585 new cases of COVID19 recorded in Nigeria

As the battle against COVID-19 continues, Nigeria has recorded 1585 new cases of COVID-19 in 24 states and the federal capital territory, Abuja. This was announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) via its daily update on Saturday, January 9. According to the centre, Lagos recorded 573 fresh cases …

1544 cases of COVID19 recorded in Nigeria

Twitter bans Michael Flynn and Sidney Powell in QAnon purge

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There are indications that a former governor of Lagos state and national leader of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has been hospitalised in Paris, France after falling ill. WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the APC national leader, Tinubu has not been diagnosed with COVID-19 contrary to speculations …

A stray bullet from soldiers who allegedly shot indiscriminately while chasing a driver has killed a 28-year-old pregnant woman, identified as Marian Pelemo in Kogi State on Wednesday December 29on . The mother of one was struck by the bullet while she was sitting in front of her family house …

1016 new cases of COVID19 recorded in Nigeria

397 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

A pretty Nigerian lady has explored a spiritual means to ensure that embattled cyber fraud suspect, Raymond Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi regains his freedom. The staunch fan and lover of the Instagram big boy, rocked a white garment outfit and stormed a mountain to pray for his release. She …

Nigeria records 829 new COVID-19 cases

A man with hunchback who was declared missing two weeks ago has been found dead in a suspected case of ritual killing.   Mr Suberu Dada, of Obeiba Ihima, Okehi LGA, Kogi State, was kidnapped on Nov 22. Unfortunately, his decaying body was found today, Dec 8, at Iruvochinomi, Ege, Adavi …

The Osun Command of Amotekun Corps has threatened to confront any person(s) within its jurisdiction, who degrades the Yoruba language. Commandant of the security outfit in the state, Amitolu Shittu, made this known during an empowerment programme in the state. He also vowed to use its regionally vested power to …

Indecent dressing and speaking incorrect Yoruba will not be tolerated – Amotekun declares

Two Osun court employees arraigned for allegedly stealing typing papers worth N30,000

Gunmen kill policeman, abduct Chinese expatriate in Ekiti

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 …

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

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#   …

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 All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that it will not allow anyone blackmail or threaten the party over where it should zone its 2023 presidential ticket to.   The ruling party which reacted to statements by some southern leaders; Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Mbazulike Amaechi and Idongesit Ikanga, adviced Southern leaders to …

3 people have been arrested for cyber-related offences by the Nigerian Police Force which has now launched a cybercrime reporting portal.   The 3 suspects identified as Onwuka Emmanuel Chidiebere a.k.a Ceeceeboss TMT 32yrs ‘m’ currently residing at Lekki, Lagos State, native of Aro-Ikpa in Abia State, Ikechukwu Ohanedozie a.k.a Dozzy …

Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Ihenacho is also devastated after they threw away a four-goal lead to draw 4-4 with Sierra Leone in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying first leg match last Friday at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State.   Nigeria finished the first half with a …

A Canada-based Nigerian researcher, Bayo Adedosu, has raised N1.125 million reward to anyone with evidence of casualties from the shooting incident that occurred at the Lekki tollgate.   On October 20, Army officers stormed the Lekki toll plaza during #EndSARS protest which resulted in chaos. While the Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu …

Peru’s interim president, Manuel Merino has resigned less than a week into his new administration after protests calling for his removal left two dead and dozens injured.   In a short televised address on Sunday November 15, Manuel Merino said he’d acted within the law when he was sworn into …

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Ali Ndume, has said he sees nothing wrong with the proposed Social Media Bill.   Mr Mohammed Sani Musa proposed the Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulations Bill. He says its aim is to curb the spread of false news.   The bill …

Nigeria Basketball Federation, NBBF, has thrown a shade at Nigeria national football team, Super Eagles following Friday’s shocking 4-4 draw against Sierra Leone in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Super Eagles earned an early 4-0 lead following a dominant start against the Leone Stars thanks to a brace …

Nigerians are reacting in anger on social media after the Super Eagles threw away a 4-0 lead to draw 4 – 4 in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Friday November 13.   The match went down at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State.   …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has refused to comment on the freezing by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of the accounts belonging to some perceived leaders of the #EndSARS protests as well as the court case brought against them. Addressing State House correspondents in Abuja after …

Govenrors, traditional rulers and other critical stakeholders in the South West have called for the review of reports of constitutional conferences including the 2014 National Conference. This call was made by the critical stakeholders in a communique issued after a meeting also attended by ministers from the South-West following the EndSARS …

Update: Police charge suspect in fatal shooting of Chicago rapper King Von

American Politician, Joe Biden, officially became the winner of the US Presidential election yesterday and world leaders have been sending in congratulatory messages as it is important to form a good relationship with who would become one of the most powerful leaders in the world. Nigeria’s President, Buhari, has also …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that 180 new cases of Coronavirus were recorded in Nigeria on Thursday November 5.   A breakdown of the new cases of Coronavirus is as follows; Lagos-87, Oyo-51, FCT-12, Plateau-10, Edo-4, Ekiti-3, Ogun-3, Bauchi-2, Kaduna-2, Niger-2, Kano-1, Ondo-1, Osun-1, Rivers-1.   There are now 63,508 confirmed …

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha has told Nigerians to expect a massive COVID-19 infections in the next two weeks.   Mustapha who said this at PTF’s briefing on Tuesday November 3, condemned the careless act of travellers failing …

SERAP threatens to sue Northern Governors and NASS over social media bill

#EndSARS protest brought home the dangers of fake news – Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare

#EndSARS protest brought home the dangers of fake news – Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare

Bring to Justice those involved in Lekki shooting- Amnesty International tells FG

President Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to desist from actions and comments that could jeopardise the unity and progress of the nation.   The President made the appeal during the launching of the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) Emblem and Appeal Fund in Abuja on Wednesday October 28.     …

IPOB and other secessionist groups hijacked #EndSARS protest – National Economic Council

Pastor Tunde Bakare has commented on the #EndSARS movement which has caught global attention in the last few days.   The General Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly described the protest as a tip of the iceberg and further stated that no degree of …

Leaders of Odi community in Bayelsa State have slammed former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his recent comments on the shooting of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki toll gate in Lagos on October 20.   In the wake of the attack on the protesters, Obasanjo wrote a letter to President Buhari in …

Jailbreaks : Nigerian Correctional Service to publish names and photos of over 1500 fleeing inmates

President Buhari has reportedly revealed that 69 persons were killed in the #EndSARS protest across the country.   BBC reported that the Nigerian President disclosed this during a virtual meeting with former leaders and security chiefs on Friday October 23.  He said that 51 civilians, 11 police officers, and seven soldiers were …

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the international community to always ascertain all the facts available before taking a position, rushing to judgment and making hasty pronouncements. In a nationwide broadcast on Thursday in Abuja, the president said the call had become imperative in view of the fact that some members …

ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE END SARS PROTESTS, 22ND OCTOBER, 2020   Fellow Nigerians,   It has become necessary for me to address you having heard from many concerned Nigerians and having concluded a meeting with all …

The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has declared the detention of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, by the Federal Government for about 144 days in 2019 as arbitrary under international law. This is contained in the decision of the group titled, ‘Opinions adopted by the Working Group on …

Inmates of Benin Medium Security Correctional Centre and Oko Medium Security Correctional Centre who escaped from the facilities on Monday October 19, have been given till Friday October 23 to return voluntarily or face the wrath of the law.   Governor Godwin Obaseki gave the ultimatum while on an assessment tour of the …

One of Nigeria’s leading private television stations, Television Continental, TVC, is currently off air. A report says the TV station owned by the National Leader of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was burnt early Wednesday by an angry mob after suspected soldiers shot #EndSARS protesters at …

Two hoodlums were caught by vigilante while trying to break into people’s shops during curfew in Benin City, Edo State.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#   The incident happened at Adolor area, opposite UBTH on Tuesday afternoon, October 20.   It was gathered that members of the community vigilante group spotted the 4-man …

The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has stated that some of the demands of the #EndSARS protesters are difficult to fulfil. The demands of the protesters were listed as follows; immediate release of all those arrested during their struggle; justice for all deceased victims of police brutality; setting up of an …

A soldier took to Twitter to advise his colleagues to desist from shooting at or harming End SARS protesters.   Kiemute tweeted: “Please my honourable military colleagues, I want to beg us all not to have a hand in away beat, shoot or hurt any protester for any reason, because; …

#EndSARS protest: Youths are entitled to peaceful protests – President Buhari

Kaycee Madu, Canada’s first black Minister Of Justice has recounted how his cousin was allegedly murdered by Nigerian police in 2013.   In a statement he released in support of the #EndSARS protest aimed at stopping police brutality, Kaycee recounted how the police allegedly refused to investigate the murder incident and also …

As protests against police brutality continue across the country, a woman, Ebohon Egbe Rebecca from Edo state, recounted how her 22-year-old briother was allegedly killed by the police in 2013 after labelling him a robber, an allegation that was cleared years later.   Taking to Facebook on Saturday, Rebecca recalled how …

#EndSARS protest: I’ve been receiving curses on my phone – Femi Adesina

Grandfather pleads guilty to negligent homicide for dropping his 18-month-old granddaughter 150ft to her death from cruise ship window

163 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

”He was only 21” Nigerian man shares heart wrenching story of how his brother was allegedly killed by SARS officers in 2018

Former Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has condemned the excessive use of force on #EndSARS protesters.   The former Vice President who commended Nigerian youths for taking to the streets to ensure their voice is heard, stated that the fundamental rights of Nigerians to freedom of assembly …

Nigeria has millions of extremely poor people- Vice President Yemi Osinbajo

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday has disassociated himself from his latest 2023 campaign posters. Recall that there were reports of emergence of Atiku’s 2023 presidential campaign posters on social media platforms over the weekend. A copy of the said campaign poster seen presented …

A Nigerian man has been jailed for 40 years in the UK for murdering a mother-of-nine and her nephew in north London in September 2016.   28-year-old Obinna Ezeoke was sentenced on Thursday, October 1, 2020.   Obina Ezeoke was convicted in September 2020 after an unprecedented five trials in four years for shooting …

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 …

Nigeria records 136 new COVID-19 cases

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 …

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

126 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

136 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

111 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

Governor Godwin Obaseki has thanked Governor Nyesom Wike over the role he played in his re-election as the Governor of Edo state.   Obaseki who visited Wike on Wednesday September 23, stated that Governor Wike took him in after he was pushed out of the All Progressives Congress (APC).   He …

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared October 1, 2020, as sit-at-home across the Southeast.   The proscribed group’s media and publicity secretary, Emma Powerful said its members would join its Yoruba counterparts agitating for Oduduwa Republic in public protests to mark the day.   He also alleged that there is …

The rumor claiming that plans are being prepared to expel former National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, from the party following the unfavorable outcome of Edo gubernatorial election, has been debunked. The rumor claimed an Edo APC faction had written the national body of the party …

195 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

Geoffrey Onyeama The federal government has said that the decision of the United States Government and United Kingdom to impose visa restriction on anyone that undermine the democratic process in the country ahead of the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo State is disrespectful to the sovereignty of Nigeria. The …

The Lagos state police command is currently on the trail of a yet-to-be-identified man who allegedly shot one Kayode Oloruntoba in the stomach over Shawarma in the Alagbado area of Lagos State on Friday, September 11.   Punch reports that the unfortunate incident occurred after late Oloruntoba’s friend, Kazeem Okikilola, went to Avid …

‘Trump is not joking about staying in office for more than 2 terms’- Former Trump lawyer, Michael Cohen

176 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

296 fresh COVID-19 cases recorded in Nigeria

155 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

The killings of a 50-year-old surveyor, Alhaji Tairu Badmus, his apprentice and a farmer over a land dispute between Erin and Ilofa communities have been confirmed by the Osun State Police Command. This tragic incident was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mrs. Yemisi Opalola while …

We have spent N31 billion to fight COVID-19 in Nigeria — FG

Nigeria records 100 new cases of COVID-19

On Sunday, September 6, Nigeria recorded 100 new cases of COVID-19.   According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, Lagos recorded 39 new cases while the FCT recorded 22 new cases.   Other states with fresh infections include Kaduna-19 Oyo-7 Ebonyi-6 Edo-3 Katsina-1 Ekiti-1 Bauchi-1 and Nasarawa-1.   Nigeria …

The Federal Government said it has spent N30,540,563,571.09 donated funds to fight COVID-19 from 1st April to 30th July, 2020. The Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, who disclosed this, said the amount represented 84 per cent of the N36.3bn public funds and donations received by the Federal Government …

This is the Man,that Wanted to Kill himself Over His Inability to Marry Buhari Daughter Final year student attempts suicide over his inability to marry Pres. Buhari’s daughter. A 22-year-old final year Accounting student of Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Abba Ahmed, was prevented from committing suicide by the Kano State …