Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has given reasons why he dethroned former CBN governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi, as the Emir of Kano. Recall that Emir Sanusi’s removal was confirmed on March 9, 2020, by Kano State Secretary to the Government Usman Alhaji, who alleged that he disrespected the lawful …
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NCC orders telecom operators to block SIM cards without National Identity Numbers
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has given telecommunications operators in the country two weeks to block SIM Cards that are not registered with the National Identity Numbers, NIN. A statement released today Tuesday, December 15 by the NCC Director of Public Affairs of the NCC, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, stresed …
Read More »OAP Aunt Landa exposes a street beggar who rented a baby to beg with (video)
Yolanda N George-David, better known as Aunt Landa, called out a street beggar who rented a baby to beg. Aunt Landa explained that she had taken the woman’s kids in to rehabilitate them, only to see the woman again on the streets with another child. When she confronted …
Read More »Ede Polytechnic’s rector suspended for fixing a king-sized bed in his office.
The rector of the Federal Polytechnic in Ede, Osun state, John Adekolawole, has reportedly been suspended by the institution’s academic board on grounds of “sleeping at work.” Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) in the institution, Adekunle Masopa stated that the board based its decision on 21 …
Read More »“Help me before he kills me” – Lady cries out over alleged domestic violence (Video)
A Nigerian lady has taken to her Facebook page to cry out over being a victim of domestic violence. The lady, with the username, Duchess Willz, took to her page to share a video she made crying out to Nigerians for help. According to her, she’s been with her partner …
Read More »I’m quitting politics when I clock 73, to give way for the youth — Senator Theodore OrjI
After several years in politics, 70-year-old former Governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji, who is currently a serving senator, has vowed to quit politics in 2023 in order to give way for the youths to take over. He made this known at a wedding over the weekend. Orji, who will …
Read More »Cocoa farmer appreciates his wife for enduring hardship with him for 11 years before his business began to flourish
A Nigerian man who delved into cocoa farming over a decade ago, has narrated how he had nothing when he ventured into agriculture business. In an interview with Legit, the man identified as Ernest Obiaganyi revealed that his wife, Tessy endured hardship with him for 11 years before his business …
Read More »”Only a FOOL has a wife and a side chick, but doesn’t have a job and a side business” – Reno Omokri
Nigerian author and former presidential spokesperson, Reno Omokri, has berated married men who have side chics but have no jobs. In an new piece directed to men specifically, the social critic said that only a foolish man will have a wife and a side chic but does not have a …
Read More »Lagos Influencer reportedly collects N3.5 million to impregnate an Abuja lady
Details have emerged of how a Lagos-based Influencer reportedly got paid a huge sum of money to impregnate an Abuja lady. A Twitter user took to the microblogging platform to reveal that the influencer received N3.5 million for him to get an Abuja-based lady pregnant. However, the agreement has not …
Read More »Davido FINALLY reacts after Ugandan artiste, Cindy Sanyu called Omah Lay an idiot for performing in Uganda.
Popular Nigerian singer, Davido has reacted after Ugandan singer, Cindy Sanyu tagged Omah Lay an “idiot”, following his sold out concert in the country. The singer in a viral video that was recorded in her car, slammed the Nigerian singer for coming to perform in Uganda and posting about his successful concert in the country. In …
Read More »Kankara Kidnap: ‘Super Cop’ Abba Kyari Storms Katsina With Team (Photos)
One of the Nigeria’s most brilliants Police officers, Abba Kyari and his team stormed Katsina following the abduction of over 500 students in Kankara. DCP Abba Kyari, the head of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), on Tuesday arrived in Katsina State. The super-cop arrived the state along …
Read More »Breaking: Charges against Omah Lay and Tems in Uganda has been dropped
A Chief Magistrate Court in Uganda today December 15, dropped the charges against fast-rising Nigerian singers, Omah Lay and Tems. The singers were arrested on Sunday, December 13, and charged with doing “acts that are likely to cause the spread of infectious disease, Covid-19” following the illegal concert at …
Read More »President Buhari should leave his cows for once in preference for the lives of his fellow human beings – Oby Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has lambasted President Buhari over the abduction of 333 schoolboys in Kankara, Katsina State. Recall that on Friday, December 11, Boko Haram members stormed the Government Science School in Kankara and abducted over 300 students. On Saturday morning December 12, President Buhari visited his cows. Many …
Read More »First lady Aisha Buhari reportedly relocates to Dubai, cites insecurity in Aso Rock
First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has reportedly relocated to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. According to Sahara Reporters, Mrs Buhari reportedly hinged her decision to relocation on the insecurity in Aso Rock. Read the report by Sahara Reporters below.. First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has been in Dubai, United …
Read More »Breaking: Charges against Omah Lay and Tems in Uganda has been dropped
Breaking: Charges against Omah Lay and Tems in Uganda has been dropped
Read More »President Buhari should leave his cows for once in preference for the lives of his fellow human beings – Oby Ezekwesili
President Buhari should leave his cows for once in preference for the lives of his fellow human beings – Oby Ezekwesili
Read More »First lady Aisha Buhari reportedly relocates to Dubai, cites insecurity in Aso Rock
First lady Aisha Buhari reportedly relocates to Dubai, cites insecurity in Aso Rock
Read More »IGP Deploys SWAT Team With ‘Immediate Effect
Two months after the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu banned operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) due to brutality and extortion of Nigerians, the police boss has ordered the immediate deployment of recently trained officers of the special Weapon and Tactical Team, SWAT. Adamu ordered SWAT deployment for …
Read More »For 9 months I played the role of a mum to you but not anymore – Cossy Ojiakor says as she shares a video of her estranged fiance frog jumping and begging her
Actress Cossy Ojiakor has shared a video of her estranged fiance, Abel Jurgen frog jumping and begging her after a fight they had prior to the “public show” they are currently enmeshed in. The actress in an Instagram post she shared alleged that she has played the role of a …
Read More »Katsina school attack: 17 of the missing students have been found – Governor Masari says
Katsina state governor, Aminu Bello Masari, says 17 out of the 333 missing students of the Government Science Secondary School in Kankara area of the state, have been found. The governor disclosed this on Monday, December 14, during an interview with Deutsche Welle, DW Radio. According to him, the …
Read More »Mixed reactions trail ordination of a man with dreadlocks as Catholic Priest
Some photos which are currently stirring a controversial debate online, is one of a man on dreadlocks being ordinated as a catholic priest. The conversation on social media revolves around the religious and spiritual permissiveness of said ordination. Twitter user Obi of Onitsha @MrObi_ shared the pictures online, revealing that …
Read More »Man succeeds after opening suya spot with money meant for iPhone 12 Pro Max
A Nigerian man known as Asim Balarabe Yazid has shared an inspiring story on social media of how he invested the money he meant to use to buy an iPhone 12 Pro Max. According to Asim, rather than using the money to get the sophisticated mobile device, he used it …
Read More »”But Naira Marley doesn’t have a crush on me?? Why is he gifting me flowers” — Tacha reacts after Naira Marley sent her flowers. (VIDEO)
Nigerian singer, Naira Marley, recently sent out flowers to some of his co-entertainers and one of them, Tacha, has asked if he has a crush on her. Tacha took to her social media page to share a video of the flowers and appreciated the gesture by saying ; https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451# Is …
Read More »Why getting married to a married man is the best thing – Lady reveals
A Nigerian Muslim lady identified as Safiyyat, has taken to microblogging platform, has thrown her weight behind having a polygamous family, saying it has benefits. She said that getting married to a man who is already married is the best thing because you not only get a husband but you …
Read More »Katsina students abduction, slap on Buhari’s face, says Sultan of Sokoto
The abduction of hundreds of Government Science Secondary School (GSS), Kankara’s students has been described as a slap on President Muhammadu Buhari’ face by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III led Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI). The apex Islamic body in the North said that, the boldness of …
Read More »WAEC to bar cheating candidates from writing its exams in future
The West African Examinations Council has approved the barring of students involved in examination malpractice from taking the West African Senior School Certificate Examination. The examination body approved this sanction and other sanctions at the 70th meeting of the Nigeria Examinations Committee (NEC) of the council held from Thursday to …
Read More »Kankara School Register Shows 668 Students Still Missing
A total of 668 students of the Government Science Secondary School Kankara, Katsina State are reportedly still missing. Recalls that bandits had on Friday, December 11, invaded the Katsina school and abducted hundreds of students around 11pm. Following the ugly incident, relevant authorities have given conflicting figures regarding the number of students who …
Read More »We are not criminals, we came to your country – Omah Lay tells Ugandan Police officers while being handcuffed in court (video
A video of Nigerian singer, Omah Lay expressing his disappointment with how he is being treated in Uganda has gone viral after being shared online. LIB reported earlier that Omah Lay and his fellow Nigerian singer, Tems are being charged with “negligently doing acts likely to spread infectious diseases” after performing …
Read More »Army insists Gen Irefin died of COVID-19, gives details of his last moment on earth
The Nigerian army has revealed how a major-general, John Olu Irefin died from COVID-19 complications. Recall that the major general, Irefin was attending the annual chief of army staff conference in Abuja before he took ill and died. The conference was immediately cancelled by the army authorities and all participants …
Read More »Undercover Journalist in BBC sex-for-grades documentary Oge Obi releases disturbing video amid suicide rumour
Oge Obi, the undercover reporter in BBC sex-for-grades project and ‘the brain’ behind the documentary has released a disturbing video where she keeps apologising “for what I’m about to do.” She said in the caption for the video that all she wanted was to be the next Christiane Amanpour the …
Read More »South African Footballer, Madisha Dies In Horrific Car Accident
After crawling out of burning car wreckage following an accident, early Sunday morning, South Africa defender Motjeka Madisha has died, a club official told AFP. According to an official, who requested anonymity, the 25-year-old footballer, was one of two occupants of a car that went out of control, hit an advertising …
Read More »#EndSARS is a failed Biafra movement supported by gullible ones – Adamu Garba says
Politician, Adamu Garba, is of the opinion that the #EnSARS protest is a failed Biafra movement supported by gullible people. Nigerians used the #EndSARS protest which began in October to demand an end to police brutality as well as an end to the now-disbanded police unit, Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS. …
Read More »President Buhari hails Anthony Joshua’s victory over Pulev
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 …
Read More »Cossy Ojiakor’s fiance, Abel allegedly calls off their engagement over domestic violence
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 …
Read More »FG rescues mother of four trafficked to Egypt by sibling
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. …
Read More »Katsina state governor, Aminu Masari orders immediate closure of schools following bandit attacks on secondary school
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 …
Read More »Friends celebrate man’s birthday by flogging him, dumping garbage on his body
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 …
Read More »The first person to keep out of your marriage is your mother – Aisha Yesufu advises
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, …
Read More »War Crimes: Ignore ICC’s investigation, they’re unnecessary distractions – Buratai tells troops
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 …
Read More »Naira will become powerful again- Pastor Adeboye prays
Naira will become powerful again- Pastor Adeboye prays
Read More »Lekki shooting: CNN rejects Lagos Judicial panel’s invitation
Lekki shooting: CNN rejects Lagos Judicial panel’s invitation
Read More »Presidency media team meets BBC officials over coverage of #EndSARS protest
Presidency media team meets BBC officials over coverage of #EndSARS protest
Read More »Restructuring: We will not succumb to threats – Presidency
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 …
Read More »In my younger years I was an #EndSARS protester who knew when to stop and negotiate – Governor Fayemi
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 …
Read More »Leadership Newspaper publisher, Sam Nda-Isaiah dies at 58
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. …
Read More »Wizkid finally returns to Lagos after months in UK, arrives with baby mama, son (Video)
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 …
Read More »Cross River, Jigawa, Kogi, Osun, Ebonyi, Adamawa and Zamfara are not conducting enough COVID-19 tests – NCDC DG
Cross River, Jigawa, Kogi, Osun, Ebonyi, Adamawa and Zamfara are not conducting enough COVID-19 tests – NCDC DG
Read More »Northern elders disown Ango Abdullahi over statement against Igbos
Northern elders disown Ango Abdullahi over statement against Igbos
Read More »Lady breaks up with her boyfriend after he mocked her for earning N35,000 salary
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 …
Read More »FG directs COVID-19 isolation centers to prepare for reopening
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 …
Read More »Man suspends marriage plans after his woman said she expected more than the 100k he gave her as birthday gift
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, …
Read More »DSS arrests Osun leader of #EndSARS protesters
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 …
Read More »Little boy who was asleep gets up to dance the moment he heard Davido’s FEM (Video)
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 …
Read More »Good Samaritans gift bicycles to poor children who trek for six hours to school daily
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 …
Read More »#EndSARS: Black Lives Matter co-founder demands justice for victims of Lekki shooting
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 …
Read More »President Buhari congratulates Ghana’s Akufo-Addo on re-election
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 …
Read More »Army Chief dies while attending Chief of Army Staff Conference
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 …
Read More »MOBO 2020 Awards: Burna Boy wins ”Best International Act”
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 …
Read More »Falana to Buhari: Honor N’assembly summons and don’t embarrass yourself
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 …
Read More »NCC suspends sale and activation of SIM cards
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 …
Read More »Anambra pensioners reject Governor Obiano’s Christmas bags of Rice, demand their retirement benefits are paid instead
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 …
Read More »“ I was disgusted by the coverage of CNN, BBC on #EndSARS” – Buhari says
President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has taken to his official Twitter page to blast foreign media house for not doing a proper coverage of the #EndSars protest. He said he is disgusted with the coverage of #EndSARS protests by foreign media especially the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and America’s Cable …
Read More »ASUU strike: NANS president vows to shut down all private universities
Sunday Asefon, the new president of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has vowed to shut down all private universities in the country should the nine-month strike embarked on by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) continue. The NANS president who stated this while speaking on a PUNCH …
Read More »See who is calling someone ugly” – Fans drag Speed Darlington after he called Runtown’s girlfriend “ugly”
Controversial U.S-based Nigerian rapper and entertainer, Speed Darlington, has been dragged to filth after he made an unpleasant remark about singer, Runtown’s girlfriend. Speed Darlington shared a photo of popular artiste, Runtown and his South-Sudanese model girlfriend, Adut Akech Bior on his Instagram account and called her ugly. The singer wrote in part “it’s your life …
Read More »Coronavirus, ASUU strike, Rema, Naira Marley, Hushpuppi top Google Search of 2020
Google has released its list of top online searches of 2020 by Nigerians and Coronavirus, ASUU strike, Rema, Naira Marley, and Hushpuppi topped the list. Coronavirus topped online searches by Nigerians in 2020, followed by US election, US president-elect, Joe Biden, Google Classroom, ASUU, Zoom Live, Rema, Naira Marley, …
Read More »Navy declares 43 personnel wanted for desertion
43 naval personnel have been declared wanted for desertion. The Nigerian Navy has released a circular containing the names and photographs of the deserters, and also appealed to members of the public with useful information that could lead to their arrest to report to the nearest Naval facility or Police station. …
Read More »Herdsmen reportedly attack Amotekun officials in Ondo
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun, has accused some herdsmen in the state of attacking its officials and destroying a farmland in Osi Community in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. Disclosing this to newsmen, the state Commander of Amotekun, Adetunji Adeleye, said the officials had received a …
Read More »We won’t tolerate further attacks on Northerners – Northern Elders Forum says
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has said that they will no longer tolerate further attacks on members of the Northern community in the Southern part of the country. The Chairman, NEF, Prof. Ango Abdullahi made the declaration during a town hall meeting with members of the Northern community in Rivers …
Read More »I’m Hustling For My Wedding’, Says Drug Trafficker Caught In Abuja Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered two new methods drug traffickers now adopt to evade the prying eyes of law enforcement personnel and this had led to the seizure of 14.4kg of cocaine. In a statement, Mr Jonah Achema, NDLEA spokesman said that the new methods were …
Read More »Our children must be protected – Visitors no longer allowed to take photos with children in orphanages
Coalition of orphanages and children’s home in Nigeria (COCHIN) has banned visitors from taking pictures with the children at any visit to all orphanage homes in the country. In a newsletter sent to orphanages in the country, COCHIN said the photos taken by visitors are usually shared online to …
Read More »Borders to be reopened soon- President Buhari
President Buhari has said that the Nigerian land borders that have been closed since August 2019, will soon be reopened. The President stated this when he met with the 36 state governors in the state house Abuja today, December 8. At the meeting, President Buhari briefed the governors on the …
Read More »Simi reacts to clear the air as her video in bed with a teenage boy causes stir on social media
A video which has gone viral after it was shared online by Nigerian songstress, Simi, is causing quite a stir on social media. The video shows Simi in bed with a teenage boy ‘cuddling’. Sharing the video, the singer wrote: “Wachu doing on Friday? Cos I just wanna be there …
Read More »Missing hunchback man found dead two weeks after he was kidnapped (graphic photos)
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 …
Read More »I will Not Compromise, says GM NDPHC Maryam Mohammed
Following her reinstatement as the General Manager, Audit and Compliance, Niger Delta Power Holding Company Ltd (NDPHC) in November, Maryam Danna Mohammed, has pledged not to compromise as an auditor in the discharge of her duty. She said this at the Walima of her reinstatement as the GM Audit and …
Read More »FG reduces fuel price to N162.44 per litre
The Federal Government on Tuesday December 8, announced a reduction in the pump price of petrol from N168 to N162.44 per litre. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige who made the announcement at the end of a meeting with labour leaders, said the new pump price will be effective from …
Read More »“I read too much into the greetings” Odemwingie apologises to Kanu and family
Osaze Peter Odemwingie has apologised to Kanu Nwankwo, his wife Amara Kanu and their family after making certain accusations. The former professional footballer had accused his colleague’s wife, Amara Kanu of “chasing” him “relentlessly”, sending him DMs and “harassing” him to respond. He asked why a wife should be …
Read More »“Thank you for 29 years and 4 children” Former Senate President Bukola Saraki celebrates wife Toyin on their 29th wedding anniversary
Bukola Saraki took to Instagram to celebrate his wife on their 29th wedding anniversary. Saraki, who was the 13th President of the Senate of Nigeria from 2015 to 2019 and Chair of the 8th Nigeria National Assembly, shared photos he took with his wife and thanked her for the life …
Read More »Lagos police arrests notorious armed robber who has been terrorizing residents of Langbasa in Ajah
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a notorious armed robber who has been terrorising residents of Langbasa Area, Ajah Lagos State. The suspect, Fatai Ismai, 23, better known as Small, was arrested by the police with the help of some community members when he went to attack a supermarket at Folarin Bus Stop, …
Read More »How my bestfriend married my girlfriend – Man shares story of heartbreak
A Nigerian man has recounted how his girlfriend ended up getting married to his bestfriend who he asked to help accommodate her in Warri, Delta state. The man with Twitter handle @Ikhuoria__ said his girlfriend was scheduled to go for an interview in Warri so he contacted his best friend …
Read More »All issues have been resolved – Temmie Ovwasa reconciles with YBNL boss, Olamide
Nigerian singer and former YBNL first lady, Temmie Ovwasa who called out her former boss, Oamide Adedeji, has squashed the beef with him hours after going on a tirade online. Recall earlier on Monday, December 7, 2020, Temmie accused Olamide of giving her and other artistes hope and snatching it from them. …
Read More »New NANS president outlines plans, condemns renewed #EndSARS protest
Sunday Asefon, the newly-elected National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) President, has kicked against the renewed #EndSARS protest, aimed at ending police brutality across the country. According to him, the protest would not solve the problem of police brutality because the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu had dissolved the Special …
Read More »We’ll deal with criminals who hijack peaceful protests – President Buhari warns
President Buhari has warned that his government will deal decisively with any criminal who hijacks peaceful protests. The President issued the warning while virtually declaring open the chief of army staff’s annual conference 2020 on Monday, December 7. The president said anyone found wanting will be dealt with decisively, adding that peace …
Read More »#EndSARS protesters hit Osogbo roads, storm House of Assembly
Some #EndSARS protesters took to the streets of Osogbo on Monday December 7, to demand the release of all detained protesters and unfreezing of their accounts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Nation reported that the protesters who converged at the Ogo-Oluwa area, marched to the Osun State House of …
Read More »“No be me do am” – England striker, Jamie Vardy hilariously replies Ndidi and Iheanacho in pidgin English on social media after breaking corner flag
Nigerian and Leicester City stars, Wilfried Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho have influenced their teammate and close friend, Jamie Vardy, into speaking pidgin English. The England striker, 33, shattered the corner flag during his wild celebration after scoring the winner to help his team beat Sheffield United 2 – 1 …
Read More »#EndSARS: Policemen, soldiers storm Lekki toll gate as protest resumes
Police officers and men of the Nigerian army have been deployed in the Lekki toll gate, Lagos, in what appears to be an attempt to forestall another round of #EndSARS protests. According to The PUNCH, several motorists revealed that the security operatives were deployed around midnight. Police Public Relations Officer …
Read More »Woman arrested in connection with brutal murder of her husband in Bayelsa
The Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested Mrs Eniye Zuokemefa-Peter in connection with the brutal murder of her husband, Enebraye Zuokemefa-Peter, an Ijaw youth leader. Recall that Enebraye, a lecturer at the Bayelsa State College of Education in Sagbama, was shot dead by unknown gunmen along the old Assembly quarters road …
Read More »Mr Ibu bags Best Comedian In Nollywood Award
Nigerian comic actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu has received the award for the best African comedian in the Nollywood industry. Organizers of the Superior Radio and Television (SRTV) Awards, described the veteran actor as the ‘Best Comedian in Nollywood.’ The recognition tagged as Honorary Award – African …
Read More »Huge turnout as End SARS protest hits Lagos, Abuja, Oyo, Osun (Videos)
Nigerian youths protesting against police brutality, extortion and extrajudicial killings, on Monday hit the streets again in different states across the country. The second wave of the End SARS protest commenced in Lagos, Oyo, Osun States and Abuja, the nation’s capital. Demonstrators, early Monday morning, also returned to Lekki toll …
Read More »Insurgents who escaped from Boko Haram territory are behind banditry in North-West and kidnapping in South-West– Governor Fayemi
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state has alleged that Boko Haram escapees are behind banditry in the North-West region and kidnap in the South-West region of the country. Appearing on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, Fayemi who is also the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum stated that it would be a huge …
Read More »Governor Ganduje demands for apology from American university over unauthorised appointment
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has demanded for an apology from the management of an American university, East Carolina University (ECU) over a controversial ‘appointment’ he was given. This came days after Ganduje’s spokesperson, Abba Anwar revealed that he was appointed as a visiting professor of e-governance and International Affairs in the institution. …
Read More »Temmie Ovwasa calls out Olamide, drags him
Temmie Ovwasa who was formerly signed to YBNL, has called out her former boss Olamide Adedeji days after hinting that their relationship had gone sour. In tweets she shared, Temmie Ovwasa accused Olamide of giving her and other artistes hope and snatching it from them. She alleged that he “gives …
Read More »2015: I rejected Jonathan and backed Buhari because I’m not tribalistic – Rotimi Amaechi says
Minister of Transport and former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi, says he backed the presidential ambition of President Buhari in 2015 because he isn’t a tribalistic Nigeria. Amaechi said this when he received politicians defecting from PDP to APC in Rivers state on Saturday, December 5. As governor of …
Read More »My father was great but had faults – Femi Kuti reveals how his father, Fela used him for an experiment
Nigerian singer and eldest son of Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti has revealed how his father used him for a risky experiment to prove that one can be successful without acquiring formal education. According to the singer, his father refused to send him to school just to show that he would …
Read More »Comedian Alibaba shocked after ‘God gave his phone number to a beggar in dream’
Popular Nigerian Comedian, Alibaba has taken to his social media page to reveal how a beggar who messaged him claimed to have gotten his number from his dream. According to the beggar, two numbers were shown to him while he was complaining to his cousin in his dream about his …
Read More »” I hope you rot in hell” Lady says as she calls out married man for deceiving her into having serious relationship with him
A Nigerian lady identified as Somtee on Twitter has taken to the platform to call out a married Nigerian man who deceived her into having a serious relationship with him. The lady said that the man claimed he was single and was living with his sister whom she later found …
Read More »Man converts Tricycle to mini swimming pool to celebrate birthday (Video)
A young Nigerian man has got people talking after he converted his tricycle into a mini swimming pool. It was learnt that the young man converted his tricycle into a mini swimming pool to celebrate his birthday. A video that surfaced online captured the moment the celebrant was having a …
Read More »Space agency is employing graduates of religious Instead of Scientists – Senator Boroffice cries out
Ajayi Boroffice, Deputy Senate Majority Leader and Chairman Senate Committee on Science and Technology, has cried out after he recently discovered that the space agency in Nigeria that should be employing scientists are employing graduates of religious studies and other unrelated courses. Boroffice said this at the annual national space …
Read More »#EndSARS: No one was killed at Lekki toll gate – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, (COAS) Lt. General Tukur Burutai, has said that nobody was killed during the End SARS protest at Lekki toll gate, contrary to several eye witness accounts and media reports. Buratai maintained that there was no corpse recovered from the night of Tuesday October 20 at …
Read More »My N6m investment gone – Businessman laments, says herdsmen raided his farm and attacked his security with charms
A Nigerian businessman known as Vincent has taken to social media to cry out after alleged Fulani herdsmen attacked his farmland. According to him, they forced stormed his 50 hectares beans farm, consumed his crops and engaged his security personnel with weapons and charms. Although he did not give …
Read More »I’ve no plan to remarry – Actress, Angela Okorie
I’ve no plan to remarry – Actress, Angela Okorie
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