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Policewoman sacked for getting pregnant before marriage

A female officer of the Nigeria Police Force has been dismissed for getting pregnant before marriage. The lady identified as Corporal Olajide Omolola was dismissed for contravening the Police act against single women getting pregnant. Her dismissal letter with the reference number CJ:4161/EKS/IY/Vol.2/236, DTO:181330/01/2021, read; “Section 127 of the Police …

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Omo Ghetto’ is officially the highest grossing Nollywood movie of all time

Funke Akindele-Bello and JJC Skillz’ directorial debut film “Omo Ghetto (The Saga)” has been named Nollywood’s highest-grossing movie of all time.   The 2020 comedy movie broke a four-year record held by Kemi Adetiba’s 2016 movie “The Wedding Party“, after it grossed N468,036,300 after three straight weeks of maintaining the number one spot according to …

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l saw hell and l don’t wish my enemy such” – Edo Immigration spokesperson regains freedom, narrates how kidnappers sold her to another gang

The kidnapped spokesperson of the Edo State Command of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Bridget Esene, has been released by her abductors.   Mrs Esene was kidnapped by five armed men who trailed her to her church at Ikhueniro, a community in Benin City on Sunday January 24. Read HERE   Spokesperson …

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U.S. defence lawyers dump Hushpuppi

The lawyers representing suspected Nigerian fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi, in his money laundering and fraud trial in the United States, have applied to withdraw from his case. Gal Pissetzky and Vicki Podberesky said Mr Abbas stopped communicating with them and has now retained new lawyers to defend …

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‘It’s so hard to see this dream come to an end’ – Odion Ighalo says farewell to Manchester United in emotional post as his loan at the club comes to end

Odion Ighalo has confirmed his departure from Manchester United, posting an emotional farewell post on Instagram. The Nigerian forward joined the club on a short term loan spell in January 2020 from Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai Shenua, before the club extended his stay in Manchester for another six months. …

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Technology of superimposing a still picture on a motion picture does not exist – Hilda Dokubo counters judgement that jailed leaker of Imo state commisioner’s ‘fake sex tape

Veteran actress, Hilda Dokubo has countered the court judgement that jailed leaker of Buhari’s appointee, Chief Willie Amadi’s ”fake sex tape.”   LIB reported earlier that 20-year-old school leaver, Peter Nwoke was arrested and imprisoned for leaking a video of the lawyer and Federal Commissioner of Imo State Office of Public Complaints Commission. The 12-second video suggested …

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At 69 years, it is a shame that he vomits evil words through his septic-tank-like-mouth” – Fayose slams Lai Mohammed for saying security is better than it was in 2015

Former Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, has slammed the Minister for Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, for saying security in Nigeria is far better than it was before President Buhari assumed office in 2015.   Lai Mohammed said this at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, January 25. Read here. …

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Bobrisky to spend N532 million on his 30th birthday

Controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Idris ‘Bobrisky’ Okuneye, has revealed that he would spend a whooping N532 million on three gifts for himself on his 30th birthday. He revealed this in a recent Instagram post, where he listed the cost price of the birthday items he’s planning to gift himself as he turns 30 …

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“This is how he celebrated you. Please rescue him” – Man begs Buhari as he shares photo of aid worker abducted by Boko Haram giving the 4+4 re-election sign

A Nigerian photographer and humanitarian, Mohammed Chiroma on Thursday, January 21, shared a photo of abducted aid worker, Abubakar Garba Idris, celebrating President Buhari during his visit to Maiduguri.   Idris, an employee of United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), was abducted by Boko Haram terrorists along Maiduguri/Damaturu road in Borno …

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Burna Boy To Feature in U.S. Presidential Inauguration Playlist

Multi award-winning Nigerian artiste, Damini ‘Burna Boy‘ Ogulu, has become a pace setter for other African musicians as a song from his ‘African Giant’ album will be featured in US President-elect, Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration playlist. The musician’s single, ‘Destiny‘ off the African Giant project has been selected among the playlist …

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Bishop Kukah gets new appointment from Pope Francis

he Head of Vatican City, Pope Francis has appointed the Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Fr. Matthew Kukah, into the Pontifical Council for human rights, justice and development. His membership into the council also referred to as the Dicastery for the Promotion of Human Integral Development, was confirmed in a …

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CAF responds after Zimbabwe coach accuses Cameroon of practicing witchcraft after a dead bat with a written note was found on the pitch

The Confederation of African Football have announced they are looking into  Zimbabwe’s accusations that Cameroon, who are hosting the 2021 African Nations Championship (CHAN), practised ‘witchcraft’ after a dead bat was found with a written note at the center of the pitch. According to  Zimbabwe’s national team coach, Zdravko Logarusic, …

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Native doctor impregnates pastor’s wife in Anambra

A native doctor identified as Ebeano Dike, has allegedly impregnated a pastor’s wife in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. The herbalist, who is an indigene of Osha, is popularly known by many business owners in Onitsha who usually patronise him for spiritual help concerning their businesses. According to reports, the pastor …

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Schools in Lagos to run second term for 61 days

The Lagos state government has scheduled the second term of the 2020/2021 academic session to run for 61 days for public and private schools in the state.   According to the revised calendar for the 2020/2021 academic session released by the Office of the Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), the second term for …

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Elderly woman hijacks commercial bus from the driver after he refused to give her and other passengers their change (video)

An elderly Nigerian woman has gone viral after she was caught on camera hijacking a commercial bus following a disagreement with the bus driver. Twitter user @iamprofstar who shared the video online, said the incident happened because the driver failed to drop his passengers at Orile Bus Stop along the Lagos-Badagry …

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Fela wanted to marry me but I rejected his proposal – Veteran singer, Onyeka Onwenu

Veteran Nigerian musician, Onyeka Onwenu has revealed that late Afrobeats pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti approached her for marriage in the eighties. Onyeka revealed this in her newly released autobiography, ‘My Father’s Daughter.’ According to the celebrated singer, she, however, rejected Fela’s proposal during her visit to his club because of his …

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160 Almajiri children rescued in Kaduna

About 160 Almajiri children have been rescued from improper schools and homes in Kaduna state.   In a statement released by Governor El-Rufai’s media aide Muyiwa Adekeye, it was gathered that some of the children are from 13 states in the north and south of the country while others are from …

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If he tells you he has a girlfriend, still go ahead if you love him – Lady advises single women as she’s set to marry a man who had a girlfriend when they met

A Nigerian couple have intrigued social media users with their love story which is one of relentlessness in the face of a stumbling block to a Happily Ever After. Sharing the story of how they met, the bride-to-be, narrated how the man liked multiple photos of her on Instagram, so …

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#EndSARS – We are working with judicial panels to make ethical changes – Police Spokesperson, Frank Mba

Nigeria Police Force Spokesperson, Frank Mba has said that they are closely monitoring proceedings at the various judicial panels on restitution for victims of SARS and other related matters to make ethical adjustments in the services of the Force.   Speaking on  Channels Televisions’ Sunrise Daily, Mba said Nigerians should lookout for a …

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Simi and Adekunle Gold recount how they met 7 years ago as they mark their second wedding anniversary, share their beautiful wedding photos and video they have never shared

Nigerian singers and couple, Adekunle Gold and Simi, are celebrating their second wedding anniversary today and have taking to their various social media platforms to write a note to each other. Simi wrote on Instgram; “Well, 2 years on government paper and 7 years since I gree for you, you lucky …

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“Village people dey follow Tunde” – Rudeboy reacts after Tunde Ednut’s new Instagram page which got about 1 million followers in 3 days was deleted

Earlier today, we reported that Instagram has deleted the new Instagram page of popular Nigerian artist now turned blogger, Tunde Ednut. Recall that Instagram had permanently deleted the first account of Tunde Ednut for violating the terms and conditions of the platform. The artist who now seem to be having …

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