”#PrayforOzo” OAP N6 predicts Kiddwaya and Nengi might start dating following Erica’s disqualification

Subsidy removal was a tough decision for President Buhari and history will be kind to him – Presidency

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that it is working to prevent the planned Boko Haram attacks which the Nigeria Customs Service altered Nigerians of. According to the spokesperson of the DHQ, John Enenche, the nation’s armed forces have been placed on red alert to combat any crime. Recall that customs …

A Nigerian banker has narrated how God used him to elevate a security guard to a better position in the bank.   Ayomide Babalola-mr Flow in his Facebook post, revealed that the security guard had told him about having an OND certificate.   Following a vacant position in the bank, the security …

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 …

Video of a man assumed to be in his forties simply identified as Ademola laying curses with charms/voodoos for people who may attempt to tear his campaign banner in Oke-Igbo, Ondo state has surfaced online. Ademola who held a ram’s horn dressed with red and black clothing alongside some unknown …

Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of the Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin, has sentenced 24-year old undergraduate of the University of Ilorin, Salau Olumide, pictured above, to three months of sweeping road and clearing of gutters for internet fraud.   A statement released by the antigraft agency says Olumide was prosecuted …

A 22-year-old final year Accounting student of Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Abba Ahmed, was prevented from committing suicide by the Kano State Police command. OsmekNews gathered that Ahmed had made known his love for Hanan Buhari, daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari, on Facebook and Instagram. He vowed to commit suicide …

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 …

Nigerian Superstar Singer, Davido, caused a frenzy at ever-busy Oshodi axis as he paid a visit to NURTW Boss, MC Oluomo. Davido cruised through Oshodi with his 30BG entourage and the residents could not contain the joy that they were seeing their fave. The singer caused more commotion when his …

Gun wielding Kidnappers have reportedly abducted Some travelers and shot others on expressway near Olam company, about 28 kilometres to Kaduna, around 2pm on Friday, September 4. The gunmen who blocked the road along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway shot at those those who attempted to flee from their siege, leaving many injured. …

A prospective Corps member identified as Dahiru Musa Hardo and two final year students of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi Staate have died in different ghastly accident that happened on Wednesday September 2, and Thursday September 3. Dahiru who recently graduated from ABTU was preparing for the mandatory one …

The Africa Cup of Nations trophy retained by Egypt permanently after the Pharaohs won the title three times in a row has been lost, with former federation member Magdi Abdelghani explaining that the cup was destroyed in a fire at the association’s Cairo HQ in 2013. Ex-Egyptian Football Association vice-president …

Our weather is made for scanty dressing and that’s how ancestors dressed – Aisha Yesufu tells those saying it is unafrican to be scantily dressed

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a man for allegedly raping a 4-year-old girl.   The 50-year-old man, Yusuf Bako of Yakubu Wanka Street Bauchi allegedly lured the victim, Hauwa Jamilu to a Mosque located at Aminu Street and had canal knowledge of her.   It was alleged that …

A bride-to-be who went missing was found buried in a shallow grave and her security guard has been accused of being responsible for her murder.   35-year-old Joy Obiageli was reported missing by her family two weeks ago, and all efforts to find her were not successful.   The deceased with her …

Only Buhari can disagree with Obasanjo and survive it – Femi Adesina

OAP Daddy Freeze has replied Bishop Oyedepo who said that the only way to a fruitful marriage is when a wife totally submits to her husband.   Oyedepo in a post on shared on Thursday September 3, said ; ”The only way to a fruitful marriage is total submission on the part …

Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, the Kano singer sentenced to death for blasphemy by a Shari’a court, has appealed the death sentence.   On August 10, Sharif was sentenced to death by hanging by the Upper Shari’a Court in Kano after he was found guilty of committing blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad in a viral song.   …

Tragedy hit a family in Port Harcourt, Rivers State after a mother who was desperate to kill the lice that have refused to depart from her children’s hair, sort for alternative treatment after taking an advice which turned out to be fatal. The bereaved mother followed the advice of her …

President Buhari says his administration is doing everything within its power to bring down the prices of food items across the country.   The COVID-19 pandemic, flooding, among other issues have led to a recent spike in the prices of food items in the country.   In a tweet posted on …

Justice Taiwo Taiwo, the federal high court judge presiding over the lawsuit seeking the disqualification of the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu from the forthcoming election in Edo State has withdrawn from the case.   The federal high court judge announced his decision to return the case file …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have confirmed that the Super Eagles will face Cote d’Ivoire and Tunisia in two friendly matches in Austria   The squad will take on Cote D’Ivoire on the 9th of October before facing Tunisia four days later (13th of October). The two games will be …

Petrol pump price increased to N151.56 per litre

They use you today and throw you in jail or harass you tomorrow – Reno Omokri reacts to alleged invitation of Don Jazzy by DSS

CAN writes President Buhari, says new CAMA law is grossly ”inimical to national interest and security”

CAMA not targeted at religious bodies – Presidency

Photographer accuses Burna Boy of intellectual theft in his ‘Twice as Tall’ album

Money rain at Bobrisky’s secret birthday party as Mompha, Lolu, DJ Consequence, Leo DaSilva and many others attend

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Enugu state zonal office have arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters in Awka, capital of Anambra state. The suspects within age brackets of 21 – 28 years were apprehended at Okpuno Awka, Agu Awka and Ngozika estate on Monday, August 31. EFCC officials …

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has lost his mother-in-law who is also the wife of the late Lamido Aliyu Musdafa, Hajiya Khadija Aliyu Musdafa to death. Hajiya Musdafa died on Monday and the former Vice-President described as a kind and compassionate woman. She will be buried tomorrow in Yola, the …

Farmer arrested for allegedly killing herdsman whose cow grazed on his farm in Oyo

Constitution review is a waste of time and energy – Northern Elders

There was a mild drama at Ogbodoogba quarters of Okpa­nam, in Delta State after a yet to be identified middle aged man was apprehended by vig­ilante while stealing faeces in the early hours of Thursday, August, 27 2020. The young man suspected to be a ritualist was seen while packing …

As journalists continue to reprimanded former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani Kayode, FFK, over his threat and verbal attack on a Daily Trust reporter Charles Eyo, with opinion articles and press statements; President Muhammadu Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu has joined the league of those reacting to …

Okikijesu Releases Fearful Prophecies About Buhari’s Family, Death Of Senators, Presidential Aspirants

A Nigerian man has taken to Facebook to lament and ask people to help him plead with his girlfriend Blessing who dumped him. Sharing photos of himself and Blessing, Maleek Berry pleaded with his friends on Facebook to talk to her on his behalf. “Can’t just stop crying and thinking …

IrokoTV boss, Jason Njoku has revealed plans to sack 150 staff and reduce investments in Africa. He made this known in an article published on his website. Njoku said the business has been battling with the effects of the naira devaluation since 2016 which halved its subscription costs from N3,000 ($18) …

A Nigerian couple finally have cause to rejoice following the arrival of a bouncing baby girl after three previous miscarriages. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEFEQh2MFWX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The father of the child took to his social media page to share photos while announcing the good news to his followers. Sharing the good news on her Instagram …

Four suspected kidnappers who allegedly tortured a 65-year-old man to death after collecting N1.2 million ransom have been arrested by the operatives of Rivers State Police Command. The suspects were paraded by the Rivers State Police Command for involving in the death of Mr. Sokari Braide who was kidnapped about two weeks …

Rabiu Yusuf, a serving Assistant Inspector-General of Police is reportedly dead. Yusuf died on Saturday after a brief illness at an Abuja hospital. Prior to his demise, the AIG of police was in charge of the newly created Zone 14 comprising of Katsina and Kaduna State. He served as Commissioner of …

Billionaire Prince Arthur Eze has showered encomium on President Muhammadu Buhari after witnessing the first aircraft that landed on a new runway of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, ahead of today’s reopening for both international and local flights. WITHIN NIGERIA gathered that, among first passengers aboard the first flight that landed …

A man has been raped and killed by parents after young girls “lied” that he touched them below the waist as a “joke”, it has been alleged.   Truck driver Dmitry Chikvarkin gave the girls aged 3 and 10 a lift to a carer at the request of their parents in …

Movie star, Macaulay Culkin, popularly known for playing the kid prankster and genius from “Home Alone” has celebrated his 40th birthday. Culkin took to his social media account to mark the day by reminding lovers of the childhood classic that he is no longer a kid neither is he a …

Tragedy struck at a busy Neighborhood in Lagos State after a Chopper crashed into a residential building at 16A Salvation Opebi Road, at Ikeja area of the State on Friday, 28th August. At least three persons were confirmed dead, 1 person seriously wounded as at the time of filing this …

Akwa Ibom NUJ boycotts Femi Fani-Kayode’s press conference

Aggrieved Northern lawyers pull out from NBA over El-Rufai; form a new body

Muslim woman is cursed for opposing the death sentence on Kano singer

Lady who waited seven years for a child dies hours after welcoming a set of quadruplets

Wedding invitation of President Buhari’s daughter, Hanan, 22, to Turad Sha’aban is released

Approach National Assembly for redress- Vice President Yemi Osinbajo tells clergymen against CAMA

Edo-based clergyman, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has vowed to resist the Company and Allied Matters Acts (CAMA) recently signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari. The law permits the registrar-general of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and a supervising minister to strictly supervise religious bodies and charity organizations. The law also gives the commission power …

According to a report by The PUNCH, 4 PhD holders, 200 master’s degree holders have applied for the Federal Government’s unskilled job offer targeting 774,000 Nigerians under the Special Public Works programme overseen by the Minister of State for Employment, Labour and Productivity, Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN). Under this programme, …

The Federal Government has announced a new date for the resumption of international flights in the country. Recall that the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika had announced that the date for resumption of International flights was Saturday, August 29. Meanwhile, the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority NCAA, Musa …

Akinwunmi Adesina re-elected as AFDB president

Electricity: President Buhari ends estimated billing, directs nationwide mass metering

Owners of luxury buses have been stopped from operating in Kano state following an ex parte motion granted by a chief magistrate court at Gidan Murtala area of Kano.   The ex parte motion was filed by Mutawakkil Muhammad, principal counsel of the state ministry of justice and secretary/legal adviser of Kano …

Eyo Charles, the DailyTrust correspondent who had a bitter encounter with a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, in Calabar, Cross River State, at a press conference has narrated his own side of the story. A video being circulated captured Fani-Kayode abruptly leaving the briefing after a verbal attack on …

Update: FFK ‘withdraws’ the word ”stupid” which he used while lashing out at a journalist in Calabar

‘Femi Fani-Kayode sent his aide to threaten me and also promised to get me sacked’ – Journalist, Eyo Charles shares his own side of the story

The parents of a Nigerian student who went missing in Ukraine after being invited to a party on a yacht have issued a plea for help in getting information about their son’s whereabouts.   Nigerian citizen, Obari-Mark Caleb, born in 1999, is a recent graduate of Sumy State Agrarian University. …

Femi Fani Kayode, has reacted to the statement released by the Nigerian Union of Journalists. NUJ, condemning him for his clash with a Daily Trust reporter, Eyo Charles, in Calabar, Cross River state on August 20.   The NUJ in its statement released by its National Presidnet, Chirs Isiguzo, condemned FFK for …

Reports revealed that discussions between West African mediators and Mali’s military junta ended in disagreement as there was no decision taken on the make-up of a transitional government. Recall that former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan led a delegation dispatched by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) which arrived …

The remains of the popular Nigerian music executive and veteran artist manager, Bayo Odusami popularly known as Howie-T, will be laid to rest on Friday, August 29.   According to his obituary, a tribute night will be held in his honor on Wednesday, August 26 via zoom. On Friday, a church service …

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has submitted a request to leave the club. The Argentina international, 33, sent a fax to the club on Tuesday saying he wishes to exercise a clause in his contract, allowing him to leave for free with immediate effect. Barca were beaten 8-2 by Bayern Munich …

Nigerian music star, 2Face has shown off his massive farm land in Benue state which has been named “Innobia Farms”.   Sharing a video of the farm land, the singer described it as the beginning of another chapter and also revealed that his crops are growing nicely.   2Face wrote; …

Nigerian superstar singer, Davido has narrated how he was subjected to racism while incollege in Alabama, United States. In an interview with Recording Academy, organisers of the Grammy Awards, the singer said he was mocked for being black in the college filled with whites. Davido who added that this occurred when he was just 15-years-old, …

Nollywood actress, Dayo Amusa has taken to her Instagram page to advise men in relationships to constantly shower their girlfriends with money. The actress who isn’t okay with men asking her questions and not giving her money, decided to address the issue. According to Dayo, these type of men need to learn the habit …

Amidst coronavirus pandemic, controversial man of God, Bishop David Oyedepo threw a party for his daughter, Joys wedding ceremony today, 22nd of August. Joys who is the last child and second daughter of the bishop got married to her heartthrob, Abimbola Abodunrin at the headquarters of winners chapel in Sango …

On Sunday 23rd August, members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and security agents clashed at Emene area of Enugu state. The Department of State Services (DSS) has reacted to the tragic clash with the proscribed group that left many injured and killed, including DSS operatives. Public Relations Officer, Peter …

Nigerian singer Rema has been rewarded by American video streaming platform, YouTube after his song, “Beamer” hit 10 million views. Beamer was released few months ago and has now accumulated over 10 million views on the streaming platform. Sequel to this, YouTube sent Rema a box of several musical gifts. Showing off …

Hushpuppi’s alleged girlfriend, Amirah Dyme has taken to her social media account to reveal her new boyfriend. There were speculations that the Instagram model was the socialite’s girlfriend and they met in Dubai. Recall that Ramon Olorunwa Abbass aka Hushpuppi was arrested in Dubai for money laundering and internet fraud. The alleged fraudster has since been …

The Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria has asked the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association to remove ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, as speakers at the forthcoming Annual General Conference of the NBA scheduled for August 26 to 29.   This is coming on the heels of …

13 year-old boy allegedly abused by his father and stepmothers rescued in Borno state

Jet rams into fence at Lagos airport after brake failure

Governor El-Rufai reacts to NBA’s decision to withdraw his invitation to their annual general meeting

Men of the Federal Capital Territory police command have arrested the suspected killer of Sunday Chukwujekwu Ike, (pictured right), the Publicity Secretary of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, who was murdered in his shop in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja on June 19, 2020.   A statement released …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt zonal office on Thursday, August 20, secured the conviction of two Lebanese men, Chamseddine Waell Mohammed and Dina Jihad Khali, who both pleaded guilty to separate one-count charge of money laundering preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. …

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija 2020 housemate, Erica, in an emotional session, has disclosed how she met her father for the first time through Instagram. She said this during her diary session with Wathoni, who stood in place for Big Brother on Thursday. Erica disclosed that she had been searching for …

The Christians Association of Nigeria CAN, has rejected the newly amended Company and Allied Matters Law, CAMA, which was signed into law on August 7th by President Buhari. The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, said the law is satanic, unacceptable, ungodly, and reprehensible.   The bill passed by the National …

Coming after the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi’s building was razed down by fire, he has allayed public fear, saying his palace is intact. According to him, there is no need for panic, assuring that the fire incident was a minor one, that slightly razed a tiny part …

A woman who went viral when she was pictured begging with a set of quadruplet has been accused of being a scammer after she vanished when concerned Nigerians asked her to present the children’s birth certificate.   When the woman and the kids’ photo went viral, Nigerians were willing to …

It is satanic and unacceptable- CAN kicks against recently signed Company and Allied Matters CAMA law

Househelp apprehended after pouring an insecticide into her madam’s drinking water

Woman who begs with quadruplets is accused of being a scammer after she vanished when asked to present the children’s birth certificate

In April 2019, a lady went viral on social media after she found “US Dollars” in a 2nd bag she purchased at the time. The lady made attempts to find the previous owner of the bag so as to return the money and her sincere approach to the issue was hailed by …

Video of a former Nigerian soldier who was sentenced to death for asking question after 17 years of service has surfaced online. Narrating how he was sentenced to death in 8-minutes footage released by PunchNG on Youtube, the former Nigerian soldier identified as Dele Olawale disclosed that he was enlisted …

The scarcity of dollars at the parallel market on Tuesday in Lagos forced the Naira down to N480 to a dollar. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Pound Sterling and the Euro exchanged at N610 and N550, respectively. Trading at the investors’ window saw the naira closing …

I wish to live beyond 100 – Obasanjo

PDP and Presidency disagree over leaked video of Oshiomhole and Gambari discussing ahead of Edo governorship election

The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) that is charged with maintaining peace in Plateau, Southern Kaduna, and some parts of Bauchi State, has rearrested another escaped prisoner.   On July 23, six notorious inmates escaped in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. A convoy of correctional officials conveying 14 suspects charged with crimes ranging from murder to …

The convoy of the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma reportedly suffered an attack on Monday, August 17 while the Governor was on his way to the 34 Artillery Brigade in Obinze to inaugurate an officers mess built by the state government. BTLSBLOG learnt that the hoodlums fully armed with guns …

The remains of Malam Wada Maida have been buried at the Muslim section of the Gudu Cemetery in Abuja. He was buried around 2:10pm after a funeral prayer led by Chief Imam of Sheu Shegari Mosque, Area one, Abuja, Imam Rabiu Sheu Suleiman. Maida, until his death, was chairman, Board …

Lauretta Onochie, the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on social media has blasted Bishop David Oyedepo for criticizing the application of the Company and Allied Matters Acts (CAMA) in churches, following its signing into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on August 7, 2020. Recall that WITHIN NIGERIA reported that Bishop David …

As part of measures to tackle the killings in Southern Kaduna, the state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has announced that his government has awarded a contract for CCTV’s to be installed in the local governments that have been affected by the killings.   Governor El-Rufai announced this in a statement released …

Entrepreneurship may make you rich but will cause you unhappiness – Iroko TV boss, Jason Njoku reveals why he won’t encourage his children to be entrepreneurs

#BBNaija: It’s such a shame “good girls” like Kaisha are not in fashion anymore – Filmmaker, Ayo Shonaiya

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom kicks as Kano court jails 13-year-old boy for 10 years over derogatory statements toward Allah

US falsified evidence against Kashamu – Lawyer

The death of a yet-to-be identified man and another who was severely injured in an accident that occurred at the celebration of Osun festival at Ido Osun town, Osun State has been confirmed by the Osun State Police Command. WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the death happened when some youths in …