Barely 26 days after unknown gunmen abducted four Chinese Nationals in Akamkpa LGA of Cross Rivers state, the kidnap victims have regained their freedom. WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the kidnap victims were kidnapped at gun point by unknown gunmen at Danatrite Construction Company where they work. It was also learnt that a …

Fire on Sunday afternoon razed down a section of Igbudu market in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. Properties including a building allegedly worth several millions of naira were destroyed in the inferno. The fire, which occurred about 3 pm on Sunday, affected a section of the market …

The Greek government has secretly expelled more than 1,000 refugees from Europe’s borders in recent months, sailing many of them to the edge of Greek territorial waters and then abandoning them in inflatable and sometimes overburdened life rafts. Since March, at least 1,072 asylum seekers have been dropped at sea …

Muslim lawyers applaud Kano singer’s death sentence

We’ll persuade Buhari to fire service chiefs – Senate

News of a young woman who bit her husband’s manhood while he was asleep at their home in Umuofuga Umuhu, Imo State made rounds on the internet yesterday. Photo of the suspect has surfaced online as police also confirm incident with more details. Suspect The spokesman of the Imo State …

As Nigerians continue to express worry over the nation’s increasing debt profile in China and other countries, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that there is nothing bad in borrowing, provided the funds are invested in infrastructure rather than services or consumption.   According to a statement released …

It’s difficult for rich kids to succeed – Kiddwaya’s billionaire father, Terry Waya says

“We don’t have objection to it” CAN says in reaction to the death sentence handed to a Kano singer for blasphemy

Sincerely? I don’t like it- Lawmaker, Akin Alabi tells artist who drew a portrait of him and presented it to him on Twitterz

A residential building belonging to one architect John Jerry Emejulu who reportedly led thugs to demolished some part of Enugu Airport fence, has been demolished.   The architect who is claiming ownership of a portion of the land the fence was built on, led hundreds of armed thugs and bulldozers who demolished up …

The Ilorin zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of one Kolade Emmanuel Balogun, who was charged to court for offences bordering on internet fraud.   The charge against the suspect read;    “That you, KOLADE BALOGUN (a.k.a Willam Davis, alias Behemoth) sometime in March …

Kiddwaya is a young Nigerian entrepreneur and son of popular Benue State-born billionaire Terry Waya believes Neo’s relationship with Vee will only last long while they are in the house because Neo will break up. According to Kiddwaya who is currently a contestant on the Big Brother Naija Lockdown show and he is, …

Nigerian music star and record label executive, Davido’s fiancée and mother of his first son, ifeanyi, Chioma has become the latest ambassador for a popular brand. Chioma who just like Davido have been off social media for months now, signed the deal earlier today with her manager, music executive, Ubi Franklin, and CEO …

Fiancé of lady crushed to death in Lagos weeks to their wedding, breaks silence

Fiance of Lady crushed to death in Lagos shares photos from when he proposed to her.

This is the Album of the year – American record executive, Diddy endorses Burna Boy’s Twice As Tall Album

God is restoring my smile..little by little – BBNaija’s Khafi Kareem.

I’ll do my best to help people around me who need help – Naira Marley vows

“The funeral home called to report that it would not be possible to sew his limbs and head back onto his torso” Sister of Gokada CEO, Fahim Saleh, writes emotional tribute

”Shameless vultures” Dele Momodu blasts members of the Buhari Media Organization for describing him as Diezani’s lackey

Woman narrates the drastic action she took when she met Obasanjo that made her his PA till date

Any broadcast that insults President, Governors and Senators will be sanctioned – NBC

Insecurity: Certain world powers have refused to sell weapons to us- Lai Mohammed

Nobody helped the person he cursed – Man reacts to viral ‘600 years’ pastor who received house gift

Abuja driver brings out his male member and begins masturbating beside a distressed female passenger

I’m ready to lay down my life like Mandela – Mailafia says after release from DSS custody

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday August 12, approved N8.49 billion for purchase of 12 assorted items for COVID-19 testing by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).   The approval came after the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire presented the memo for the procurement on behalf of the centre at …

67 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) including their herbalist have been arrested at Mmahu Egbema in Imo state.   Imo police spokesperson, Orlando Ikeokwu said members of the proscribed separatist group were arrested for unlawful gathering among other offences.   The arrested IPOB members had converged somewhere in Owerri North …

The driver and owner of the vehicle that killed Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot, Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile in a crash at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kaduna, have been arraigned before a Magistrate Court in the state.   Nehmiah Adejo and David Adejo pleaded not guilty after being arraigned on four …

A soldier identified as Lance Corporal Babangida Ibrahim, has been sentenced to 55 years in prison after being found guilty of robbing and killing one Bello Abdullahi Aliyu in Gidan Darib, Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State on August 11, 2014.   He reportedly broke into Mr Bello’s house where he stole …

DJ Cuppy laments, hints that she might remain single forever

The housemates of the Big Brother Naija “Lockdown” house had external challenges today courtesy of Guinness Nigeria. The first challenge was a modelling challenge, this involves housemates posing as models for a photoshoot and editing the photos afterwards before submitting. The 16 housemates were shared into 2 groups namely; Team Hop and …

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested 42-year-old man, Mohammed Prince Momoh, pictured above, for posing as an aide to the Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari, to defraud one Benson Aniogo of $50, 000.   Disclosing this to newsmen, the spokesperson of the DSS, Peter Afunanya, …

Respite has come the way of some of the pilots recently sacked by the management of Air Peace, as many of them would soon be recalled to their jobs.   The airline announced last week that it would be dismissing over 80 of its pilots as a result of the negative impact of …

Mr Abdul-Wasiu Omo-Dada, the Nigerian man who was accused by his wife of abandoning her and their daughters because of their blue eyes, has finally spoken. According to Dada in a recent interview with The PUNCH, he never abandoned his family as insinuated by his wife and people who had …

Former minister of petroleum resources Diezani Alison-Madueke has received backlash over her comment on internet fraudsters known as “Yahoo Yahoo boys”. The former minister said at a virtual event organised by Ijaw National Development Group that “Yahoo Yahoo boys” are respected in the society. Footages from the event were posted …

The mother of the two blue-eyed girls, Risikat Azeez, who was reportedly abandoned by her husband, Abdul-Wasiu Omo-Dada has been given a breathtaking treatment by some concerned Nigerians. BTLSBLOG recalls that First Lady of Kwara State, Olufolake Abdulrazaq, offered to help the two blue-eyed girls, and their mother Risikat Azeez, …

Photo of the Hausa singer sentenced to death by hanging for blasphemy

I don’t care what people will say about me when I’m dead – Obasanjo speaks again

I ask for more patience in tackling insecurity – Buhari

Just like many Nigerians, OAP Tolu Oniru-Demuren aka Toolz has attacked former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, over her statement about internet fraudsters becoming role models in Nigeria. Dieziani while delivering a lecturer last Friday, August 7, said Nigerian youths are beginning to emulate Yahoo Yahoo boys . A number of people called …

Nigerian artiste, Teniola Apata simply known as Teni has been seen in a viral video, conducting a serious prayer session for her favourite Big Brother Naija season 5 housemate, Laycon. The 27-year-old’s intense prayer is coming after the realization that Laycon was beginning to fall head over heels with fellow housemate Erica, who …

I’m not hard to get – Tiwa Savage tells man who wants her

Two brothers were crushed by a truck while travelling to pay their mother a visit in Ekiti State.   The brothers, Ojo Hezekiah Abidemi (aka Fresh Strawberry), 25, and Ojo Ayomide, 21, died at the scene of the accident in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State.   It was gathered that the deceased, who …

The 43-year-old man murdered in Anambra state early this morning has been identified as the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Obiano on Security.   Earlier on Sunday, August 9, it was reported that the Anambra state police command arrested one person in connection with the murder of 43-year-old Azubuike Ekwegbalu, …

Nigerians have taken to Twitter to react after Big Brother Naija 2020 housemates, Lucy and Nengi were enmeshed in a shouting match shortly after the eviction show, today August 9.   According to Lucy, Nengi approached her in the toilet to confront her about her silent murmurs which she claims …

Diezani Alison-Madueke, has bemoaned the fact that societal values have disintegrated to the extent that online fraudsters otherwise known as ‘Yahoo boys’ have become role models in Nigerian society. Diezani said this while delivering a lecture at a virtual event which was also attended by her former boss, ex-President Goodluck …

Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade has shared his thoughts about the Nigerian movie industry which according to him is now filled with Yahoo boys and prostitutes.   The veteran actor who made the damning revelation in an interview with The Tribune, accused the gatekeepers of Nollywood of allowing unprofessionals to fill spaces meant …

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has attacked ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo over his official statement reacting to the death of ex-Senator Buruji Kashamu.   Obasanjo in a condolence letter to the Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun, said the deceased Senator used the instruments of law and politics to evade justice over …

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment towards making the country better for Nigerians.   Speaking at a Virtual Presidential Policy Dialogue Session organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the Vice President said that while the Buhari-led administration is focusing on key areas like agriculture, housing, …

Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has tested negative for Coronavirus. This is contained in a press statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi on Sunday. Akinyemi revealed that the former President took the test on Friday, August 7, at his Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Pent House …

Nigerian Film Maker and Movie Director, Okiki Afolayan, has celebrated his wife, Actress Bimbo Afolayan’s birthday in grand style. The Actress clocks a new age today, 9th August and her hubby decided to go all out for her as he gave her a gift of a brand new Lexus Sports …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed sadness over the death of Senator Kashamu Buruji, who died of COVID-19 on Saturday, August 8.   In a letter of condolence sent to the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, Obasanjo however said the deceased Senator used the instruments of law and politics to evade justice …

Nigerian actress, Regina Daniels has penned a heartfelt message dedicated to her son, Munir Neji Ned Nwoko. This comes after the movie star revealed the face of the little one. Taking to Instagram, the new mum also shared a series of photos in which she could be cradling her bundle of joy. …

Popular social activist, Omoyele Sowore has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari over his endorsement of Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming Governorship election in Edo State. Recall that on Friday, InformationNigeria reported the endorsement of Ize-Iyamu in Abuja by President Buhari. Reacting to this …

Two brothers identified as 25-year-old Fortunate Osuji and 17-year-old Praise Osuji have been arrested by operatives of Imo state police command for conniving with other members of a kidnap gang, to abduct their youngest brother, Confidence Osuji, 14, so as to extort N7 million from their grandfather. This was disclosed by …

Yet-to-be identified gunmen have reportedly killed a military officer along the Enugu-Makurdi highway at about 11.30pm on Friday, August 7. WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the deceased officer whose name was given as Sergeant Bulama Aji was serving at 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Jos, Plateau State, when he was killed …

Controversial politician, Senator Buruji Kashamu, is dead, after unsuccessful treatment for Covid-19. Insiders suggested that the controversial politician died during his treatment at the First Cardiology hospital when his condition reportedly deteriorated. It was earlier reported that the senator, who represented Ogun East senatorial district between 2015 and 2019, few days …

Coming after Nigerian comedian, MC Jollof labelled Success Adegor and her parent ingrates, Mrs Vera Adegor broken silence over the allegation. Success claimed that her father still rides okada and they are still in lack, despite being publicised by the media as ‘wealthy’. However, in new reports by TheCableLifestyle, Success …

NDDC Acting MD, Daniel Pondei lists contracts allegedly paid for ‘under duress’ to get budget approval

Your woeful leadership of Edo State will hopefully be brought to an end soon- Tinubu tells Governor Obaseki

A man was reportedly tied up and sent back home after leaving his family in search of greener pastures for six years. Twitter user, @Ekwulu, who shared the photos, said the man left his wife, children, and aged parents for six years in search of greener pasture in the western …

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has said there is nothing new about US intelligence on the incursion of Al-Qaeda militants into the north-west region of the country.   John Enenche, the coordinator of defence media operations in a statement released on Thursday August 6 said the intelligence is as old as maybe five …

Lady who put herself through school graduates with first class after being denied university education by her dad cause she’s female

#RevolutionNow protest is irritating – Adesina

We will join Nnamdi Kanu to demand for the creation of Biafra if South-East doesn’t get the presidency in 2023- Former PDP chairman, Okwesilieze Nwodo

#RevolutionNow: Agba Jalingo re-arrested by Lagos police

Tonnie Iredia, a former director-general of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) has reacted to the increased fine for hate speech from N500,000 to N5 million.   The former NTA DG and professor of broadcast management and media law who featured in an interview on Channels Television, stated that the minister of information, Lai …

A Living Faith Church aka Winners’ Chapel pastor identified as Pastor Joseph Anthony, has allegedly raped an 11-year-old daughter of his fellow pastor in Imo State, Nigeria. According to sources, Pastor Anthony was posted to the Living Faith Church at Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, where the incident …

“The timing of my wife’s apology was pure coincidence” Adekunle Gold reacts after Simi was accused of apologizing to the LGBTQ community for “selfish” reasons

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday, reviewed the penalty for hate speech in Nigeria. Mohammed disclosed the increment in penalty for hate speech from N500,000 to N5 million. The Minister disclosed this at the unveiling ceremony of the reviewed Nigeria Broadcasting Code organized by the National Broadcasting …

“May your kids end up been fingered like the way kidd was fingering Erica” – Lady prays for those who ‘think’ #BBNaija is a good show.

Hair Entrepreneur, Nwanneka shows off the money her 5-year-old son gave her to pay his school fees

Former NNPC GMD, Joseph Dawha is dead

Pastor Tunde Bakare kicks against reopening of churches

Seven suspects including serving and dismissed soldiers have been arrested over the attack on a bullion van that lead to the death of four policemen in Ebonyi State.   LIB reported that the bullion van was coming from Enugu State when it was attacked in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state capital on …

Former Abia state governor and Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu, has come out to explain his link with some of the projects executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC.   Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godwill Akpabio, in a letter sent to the Speaker of the House of …

The Federal Government, on Monday, said the disinfection and decontamination of the 104 Federal Government Colleges of COVID-19 to make the institutions safe for the resumption of students is ongoing. Minister of Environment, Abubakar Muhammad, made this known, on Monday, in Abuja at the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 briefing. He …

A 35-year-old man, Ajibola Olaoye, has been confirmed dead in a gas explosion that took place at Alafia bus stop beside Atlas, in Orile Iganmu, Lagos state on Monday, August 3.   Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency LASEMA, Nosa Okunbor, said four other persons sustained various …

Abiola Ajimobi made heaven, he is at peace with God – Former Oyo first lady, Florence Ajimobi says

Akpabio reportedly links former Delta state governors, James Ibori and Emmanuel Uduaghan, to some NDDC projects

Why We won’t Vote For Obaseki-Libya Returnees Open Up On Their Experiences Some Libya returnees in Edo State yesterday denounced the purported endorsement of Obaseki by one Eghe Igbinoba who claims to speak on behalf of Libya returnees. The Libya returnees known under the group name of National Association Of …

The two Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) involved in a public brawl which was captured in a viral video, have been demoted.   The naked tricycle rider who stood on the bonnet of the FRSC’s patrol vehicle during the incident which happened in Benin, Edo State has also been charged to court.   The case …

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state has sacked the state Commissioner of Transport, Barr. Ekele Nwaohammuo.   A statement released by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr. Anthony Agbazuere, today Sunday, August 2, said the Transition Committee Chairmen for Aba North Victor Ubani;  Aba South Cherechi Wogu and …

Seven women were found dead in a beauty salon in the Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State on Thursday, July 30.   The spokesperson of the state police command, Wasiu Abiodun, who confirmed this to newsmen, said the victims, two married women and five single ladies, had gone to the salon to make their …

The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Elkanemi has expressed fears of insecurity in Borno state following last week’s attack on the convoy of Governor of the state, Babagana Zulum.   The monarch who paid a Sallah homage to the governor at the Government House in Maiduguri, averred that if the convoy …

A Twitter user has shared an interesting encounter he had with a lady who tackled Jesus Christ for not answering her after she attempted to raise the dead to show that there is power in his name.   @Mykael_yuddy who shared the story online, said he was at the Isolo General hospital …

Legendary Nigerian singer, Ebenezer Obey, who lost his wife in 2011, has hinted he might get married again but has dismissed any plans of getting married to a young lady. In an interview with The Nation, the 78-year-old multiple award-winning singer said it is only a foolish old man that will …

An entertainment blogger identified as hitsshowbiz on Instagram has opined that the mother of the ‘mummy calm down’ internet sensation might lose employment and travel visas. Read statement below; “Mummy Calm Down video” mom said she doesn’t know how it got leaked to the internet. You or someone next to …

Popular Nollywood Actor, Alex Ekubo has taken to his social media page to reveal that there is a vast difference between education and intelligence. According to the Actor, people often confuse education with intelligence and he hates it. His caption on his latest post on Instagram reads ; I hate …

Mompha and Adeherself are currently trending on Twitter after a video of the former visiting the latter at her house was shared online.   Recall that Adeherself, who is a social media influencer, has been in EFCC custody since July 7 for alleged possession of fraudulent documents. She finally regained her …

Davido’s PA, Aloma DMW welcomes son; names him after the singer

A Magistrate Court in Zuba on the outskirts of Abuja has dismissed the case of assault against Senator Elisha Abbo.   Abbo, the lawmaker representing Adamawa-North, was seen assaulting a woman named Osimibibra Warmate in a viral video. Afterwards, the Nigeria Police Force instituted a case of assault against him.   The …

Davido celebrates Sallah holiday with few friends on a luxurious sallah holiday treat

Some sinners have more love than churchgoers – Reno Omokri Writes

Identity of one of the victims who died in Lagos when a 20-feet container fell on a bus is revealed as her mother narrates ordeal

The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has slammed the Nigerian Army stationed in Baga, a town in Kukawa local government of the state, after suspected Boko Haram members attacked his convoy on Wednesday, July 29.   Governor Zulum had departed Maiduguri, the state capital on Monday afternoon July 27, for the …

A former prosecutor who worked with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Chief Godwin Obla (SAN), has revealed that the suspended acting Chairman of the anti-graft agency, Ibrahim Magu, ordered his arrest after he asked to be paid a sum of N763.9m in legal fees.   Chief Obla reportedly …

Bobrisky has finally shown off the love of his life who he popularly refers to as “bae”.   The Cross-dresser and self-acclaimed Nigerian male-barbie shared photos of the man, Henry Ike, whom he described as his world on his IG page this afternoon. ”The wait is OVER !!! I’m not d type of …