Argentine officials investigating the death of football legend, Diego Maradona searched the home of his personal doctor amd neurosurgeon, Dr Leopoldo Luque, on Sunday, November 29.   According to reports, he is being investigated for involuntary manslaughter.   Maradona died of a heart attack on Wednesday November 25, aged 60 …

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has condemned the killing of rice farmers in Zabarmari, Borno State by Boko Haram insurgents.   In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Lanre Lasisi, Gbajabiamila called for more action from the military.   The Speaker who noted that the lives …

Senator representing Borno south district, Ali Ndume has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as a man who has become great in the eyes of his critics.   The lawmaker who was recently granted bail after five days in detention over Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT) whom he …

The Nigeria Police Force has reacted to the viral video of its officer that was filmed while he was drunk.   The officer was seen in a drunk state at CBN junction close to police command headquarters in Abuja on Saturday, November 28th. Residents disarmed him to prevent him from …

Governor Mai Mala Buni has fired back at his critics who have accused him of being largely absent from the state since he took over as the caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).   The Yobe State Governor in an interview with BBC, stated that he has been discharging …

President Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed sadness over the killing of over 40 farmers on rice fields at Zabarmari, Jere Local Government Area of Borno State. He described the insurgents’ action as senseless. Buhari’s position on the killings was contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and …

The burial of farmers who were killed by members of Boko Haram sect on Sunday was attended by the Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum. While expressing sympathy with the family of the deceased, Zulum appealed to the federal government to recruit more persons into the civilian joint task force. …

Music executive, Jude Okoye’s first daughter, Emma Okoye is 6 today, November 29, 2020.   The proud father of two took to Instagram to share these beautiful photos of his daughter to celebrate her birthday.   He wrote in his caption: ‘Happy 6th bday to my Princess Emma Adanna Okoye. May …

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has raised an alarm of Ondo state which he governs being in a serious security crisis.   The Governor who said this in reaction to the assassination of Israel Adeusi, the Olufon of Ifon in Ose local government area of the state, described the killing as an “abominable …

The Kogi state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, says there is a deafening call for the state governor, Yahaya Bello, to contest in the 2023 presidential race.   Fanwo disclosed this via his Twitter handle on Saturday, November 28. ”He wants a great Nigeria. Nigerians want a great Nigeria. …

A Nigerian lady identified as Aishat Dauda, is being celebrated on social media after she achieved a great academic feat. The lady who took to LinkedIn to celebrate, announced that she has now officially graduated with a first class in economics. Aishat said that she finished from Elizade University in …

Kogi Commissioner for information and communication, Kingsley Fanwo, says many people have asked Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state to join the 2023 presidential race. Fanwo, in a Twitter post on Saturday, November 28, said the desire of Nigerians for a great country aligns with that of the governor, “so we …

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, urged Nigerians to continue to pray for peace and unity in the country. He made the call in his address at the 70th anniversary of the Qaddriyya in Kano, News Agency of Nigeria reports. Buhari, represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Sabo Nanono, said prayers …

A Nigerian lady has narrated how she turned down her fiancé’s offer and marriage plans after he tried to pay her bride price with suspected looted COVID-19 palliatives. According to the lady, her decision to reject him was because she felt they cannot depend only on noodles alone. BTLSBLOG learnt …

A welder has lost his life at a mechanic workshop in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, following a tanker explosion. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Haruna Mohammed, who confirmed the incident said the explosion occurred on Saturday, November 28, about 2:30pm, at the mechanic workshop located along new …

While my PDP counterparts tackled me over Zamfara gold, APC defended me – Governor Matawalle

”May karma visit those in positions of power who let this happen”- Rapper Illbliss speaks on 8-month old ASUU strike

AFter 4 years of separation, I have watched marriages I admired go bad and dirty- Ubi Franklin

Argentina police open investigation into possible negligence over the death of Diego Maradona

Court orders police to pay N50m compensation to family of slain musician

Barcelona football club have reached an agreement with their playing squad to slash salaries by €122 million (£110m/$146m) over the next three years, the club has announced.   The club has been forced to make cuts to their budget after La Liga authorities imposed a lower salary cap upon the …

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Adamu Mohammed, says going forward the force will never allow another type of #EndSARS protest again.   The police chief stated this when he spoke at a meeting with commissioners of police in Abuja today November27. He said the force is ready to face anyone who …

Bobrisky left little to the imagination in this new video he shared of himself twerking in his apartment. He flashed his butt in the video.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#     Watch below   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Btlsblog (@btlsblog)

One Chisom Maryjane has boasted about how she took her boyfriend out and spent N7k on him without telling anyone.   The young woman, who deals in poultry at a market in Abakpa Nike area of Enugu, also asked Facebook users in the state planning end of the year parties …

A little child created a gloomy atmosphere and made people even more emotional at his father’s burial after warning them not to make noise in order not to disturb his sleeping dad. According to a social media post, the young boy who lost his dear dad and is just to …

South African rap artiste, Kiernan Forbes better known as AKA has taken to social media to appreciate the woman in his life, Nelli Tembe after she the new PlayStation 5 game console for him. The Hip Hop star who shared photos and videos from the moment he received the gift …

A fan of Big Brother Naija ‘Lockdown’ housemate and Brand manager of Juventus Academy in Nigeria, Ozo has stated that the reality TV star is a much bigger personality than legendary English footballer, David Beckham. The lady known as Nyanga on Twitter, made the assertion in reaction to a social …

Nigeria has formally received the repatriated Ife Terracotta, which was smuggled through Ghana in 2019 to Holland with forged documents. Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed received the Terracotta from his Foreign Affairs counterpart Geoffrey Onyeama in company of the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Nigeria, Mr. Harry van Dijk. …

Big Brother Naija reality star, Cynthia  “Cee-C” Nwadiora took to Instagram to call for her future husband to locate her.   While getting styled for a wedding, Cee-C recorded a video revealing she’s ready to get married too.   She said in the video: “Future husband, my mates are getting married. …

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has agreed to call off its strike which has lasted for 8 months.   The union leadership reached the consensus during a meeting with the government team led by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, on Friday, Nov 27, in Abuja.   …

A Nigerian man, Ridwan Oyewunmi, has called on Nigerians on social media to help him get justice after a school teacher who is currently on the run, allegedly beat his younger brother, Boluwatife Omelaja, to death at a school in Ikorodu, Lagos state on Thursday,  November 26.   In a Twitter …

Maina: Court grants Senator Ndume bail

Court jails House of Reps member for lying under oath

Oil Spill: Supreme Court rejects Shell’s request to vacate ₦17bn judgement

A mother-of-five is being praised as a hero after she tragically died moments after saving her children from a horrific house fire in Russia. The fire started late at night on Wednesday when the family were sleeping in the city of Yakutsk, far east Russia.   Gulnara Kostelnyuk, 31, was …

‘The ambulance took too long to arrive’- Diego Maradona’s lawyer and agent calls for investigation into his death

‘I don’t know where the story is coming from’ – Ahmed Musa debunks reports of transfer to Sheffield Wednesday

Hisbah’s threats against the phrase’Black Friday’ is nonsensical – Senator Shehu Sani

N5m fine: Court strikes out SERAP’s lawsuit against Lai Mohammed and NBC

Summon Fashola over Lekki tollgate camera – #EndSARS lawyer tells panel

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

Gawat Jubril, a Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on New Media has reacted to a video in which it was alleged that new mothers and kids were forcefully evicted from Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).   Abiodun Borisade, a Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor …

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old househelp Cephas Iliya, for killing his former employer.   Spokesperson of the command, ASP Ramhan Nansel, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, November 26, said the suspect, from Kaduna state killed one Martins Omeri, a Deputy chief auditor in the …

Media personality Emma Ugolee, whose kidneys failed about 10 years ago, took to Instagram to recount his journey while expressing gratitude that he survived what has killed many.   He explained that he has had 22 surgeries and one failed transplant since both kidneys failed. He has also had to …

James Nwafor, the former SARS officer accused of being responsible for the deaths of a number of young men who went into SARS Awkuzu detention centre in Anambra state and never came out alive, has been summoned by the Anambra State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality.   The …

Actress Nazo Ekezie boldly indicated interest in starting a relationship with Don Jazzy.   Nazo shared a photo of the Mavin records boss on Instagram and wrote: “I’m shooting my shot….. if I die… I die. @donjazzy I don’t know if you remember I met you the other day at …

Isreal Adeusi, the Olufon of Ifon in Ose local government area of Ondo state, has been shot dead.   The first class traditional ruler was returning to Ifon from Akure after a meeting, Thursday, Nov 26, when he ran into a barricade set up by the kidnappers along Elegbeka area.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#   …

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll, has raised an alarm over the incessant killings by bandits in the northern part of Nigeria. Abubakar, who is the President-General, Jamaatu Nasril Islam and the leader of Nigerian Muslims, made this known at the 4th quarter 2020 meeting of the Nigeria …

When Stephanie Linus, RMD, Dakore Akande-Egbuson, Juliet Ibrahim graced the Launch of GAC’s GA4 & GS3 Cars

Three Nigerians arrested as INTERPOL busts prolific cybercrime syndicate

Court fixes Friday November 27 for ruling of Ndume’s bail application

Robot that can detect coronavirus and enforce face mask rules undergoes trials

Burkina Faso’s President Roch Marc Christian Kabore re-elected

Two Ebonyi local government development centre coordinators have been sacked by Governor David Umahi after refusing to endorse the communique they considered defamatory against former Senate President, Pius Anyim.   Okorie Daniel of Ivo DC and Fabian Ivoke of Echiele DC got the boot just after leaders of Ivo council gathered …

The Minister of Finance and Budget, Ahmed Zainab, has hinted that Nigeria’s land borders that have been closed since August 2019 may be reopened soon.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#     Zainab gave the hint during an interview with State House correspondents on Wednesday November 25. She said the presidential committee set …

A 21-year-old man identified as Kabiru Mahmud has been arrested by the Kano police command alongside his mother and uncle for being in possession of 49 parcels of Indian hemp.   Mahmud was arrested at Danbire village while transporting the substance from his family home at Gadonkaya quarters to a hiding place on the …

The Federal Government said it has reached out to the British Government over the threat by the British Parliament to impose sanctions on Nigeria’s officials for their roles in the End SARS protests.   The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, disclosed this yesterday, November 24, while fielding questions from State …

Three multi-million dollar high calibre mobile scanning machines belonging to the Nigeria Customs Service are rotting away at the Apapa port.   The Smiths Hiemann 2533 HCV machines, which were managed by a foreign company known as Cortena, have not been put to use since 2015 when the contract involving the …

Chinese President Xi Jinping, has finally sent a congratulatory message to US President-elect Joe Biden, more than two weeks after the Democratic candidate was projected the winner of the US presidential election.   After the election, some major leaders like Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Brazil’s Bolsanario and China’s Xi Jinping refused …

On Wednesday November 25, the world was shocked by news of the death of former Barcelona, Napoli and Argentina playmaker, Diego Maradona.   He passed away at the age of 60 after reportedly suffering a heart attack in his native Argentina.   His final words before his death has now …

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two elderly men for raping a 13-year-old girl at new GRA area.   Spokesperson of the command, DSP Ahmed Mohammad Wakil, who confirmed the incident in a statemnet on Wednesday, November 25, said the suspects were arrested following a report made by the victim’s relative. …

A Nigerian lady, Olaide Oluwo is demanding justice after she was allegedly assaulted by Nigerian Army personnel in Sangotedo, Lagos on Wednesday, November 25.   According to a video shared online, Olaide said she was assaulted by the military personnel because she did not greet them ”This happened to me around …

Former Chelsea coach and current  Marseille boss, Andre Villas-Boas has urged FIFA to retire the No.10 jersey famously won by the late Diego Maradona as he believes no player should ever wear the famous number again.   According to Andre Villas-Boas, the No.10 jersey should be retired from all teams …

A Nigerian lady simply identified as Adamma has bagged a master’s degree as the best graduating student of a Malaysian university. Adamma wrote her master’s thesis on the religious tweets of former senator representing Kogi West district, Dino Melaye. Melaye took to his official Twitter account @dino_melaye on Tuesday, November …

A little boy who hawks sachet water, commonly referred to as ‘Pure water’, has been offered scholarship by Nigerian Gospel artiste, Osinachi Joseph, aka Sinach after a video of the young hawker educating people on importance of water went viral on the internet. In the viral video, the young boy …

Multi award-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter and the Omo Baba Olowo, David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has revealed that he is tired of making money. The Billionaire’s son, who made this known in a recent interview with media house, Afro Mixx, said that he had been working hard and making money …

An unforeseen love story might be manifesting right before our eyes after a seed was planted by a struggle for a better country courtesy of the #EndSARS protests. For days now, Nigerian lawyer, Modupe Odele and #EndSARS protester, Eromosele have kept social media users on their toes as they continually …

Some youths have reportedly helped a man to regain his strength for round two of beatings after being beaten over a case of theft. According to reports, some young men in Takoradi, Ghana gave an energy drink to a thief so he can regain himself to receive another round of …

A video which is currently trending on social media captures the moment two lawmakers were engaging in a conversation before the man decided to carry out an unprofessional activity during sitting in the house of assembly. A female lawmaker who was standing could be seen conversing with a male lawmaker …

A police constable identified as Basiru has been arrested by Sharia Police (Hisbah) in Rumawa, Ungogo Local Government Area of the state over alleged sexual exploitation of underage girls and women. It was gathered that Basiru and his accomplice, one Jamilu, now at large, used a house in Rumawa area where they …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that the Federal government is confident that with the intervention policies, with the fiscal and monetary interventions have been put in place, the current economic recession will be short-lived.   The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS had two days ago said …

How can a “minister of information” be so “misinformed”?- DJ Switch attacks Lai Mohammed

Former Presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the 2019 general elections, Adamu Garba, has given an update on the suit he filed against Twitter founder, Jack Dorsey, over his support for the #EndSARS protests last month. Recall that Garba filed a fundamental human rights suit before a …

Despite new evidence submitted against alleged Nigerian cyber fraudster, Abass Igbalode a.k.a Hushpuppi in California, his lawyer, Gal Pissetzky has stated that his client is not guilty of fraud allegations levelled against him. Pissetzky stated this in an interview with Forbes, adding that Hushpuppi is a business man who operates …

A trending photo of a little boy drawing a gun on a wall in Damturu, Yobe state has elicited sad reactions from Nigerians on social media. Kano-based lawyer, Bulama Bukarti, shared the photo via his Twitter account and stated that his school teacher saw the boy drawing the assault rifle …

Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, says road construction in Nigeria is carried out based on global best standard. He made the claim on Tuesday in Abuja, while speaking on the achievements of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in the transport sector. “I think we don’t have our …

Nollywood actor, producer and model, IK Ogbonna took to his Instagram page to share a video of his 5-year-old son, Ace Ogbonna complaining to his mum about girls chasing him. Ace was complaining to his mom, Sonia Morales, how girls were chasing him. He described girls as “Wahala” while telling …

In a bid to to curb truck accidents in the country, the Federal Government has disclosed that it will be banning the importation of articulated trucks older than 10 years, . FRSC spokesman, Bisi Kazeem said the decision was reached by the Major Oil Marketers of Nigeria and the National …

Justice J.K Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has sentenced six foreigners and a Nigerian to seven years imprisonment for oil theft. A statement released by the Economic and Financial Commission EFCC, says the foreigners which include two Pakistanis, Mohammed Ejaz, and Nasser Khan; …

BBNaija’s Nengi Lands New Ambassadorial Deal With Skincare Brand

Bodies of three dead children were discovered in a car at a retired police officer’s home, at Ugwu Ogede in Itchi, Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State, on Monday. The victims, according to newsmen, whose names were given as Chibugo Eze, Chinenye Eze, and Ebuka Ene, had gone …

Court begins ex-pension boss Maina’s trial in absentia

Gombe Assembly impeaches Speaker, Abubakar Sadiq Ibrahim Kurba

Elon Musk overtakes Bill Gates to become world’s second-richest person a week after he overtook Mark Zuckerberg

Ondo deputy speaker Iroju Ogundeji removed

Court orders arrest of Maina’s son, Faisal

England Footballer Jack Grealish admits to two driving charges after crashing his £80,000 Range Rover during Covid-19 lockdown

The United Kingdom Parliament is currently debating on a petition seeking sanctions for Nigerian Government and its officials over human rights abuse and violations and use of excessive force in suppressing peaceful protest. Recall that the Parliament had scheduled the debate for today, November 23, and it is currently being …

Twitter Nigeria is currently on fire following the anticipated battle between Nigerian rappers, MI Abaga and Vic O. Self acclaimed Africa’s best rapper, Vic O had challenged MI to a rap battle, and alleged that the former Choc City boss is scared to go head-to-head with him. Vic O tweeted; …

Billionaire heiress and popular Nigerian Disc Jockey, DJ Cuppy has made a case for her sister Temi to be included in the cast of the sequel for Hollywood blockbuster Sci-fi movie, Black Panther.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#   In a recent tweet, she appealed to Marvel, the makers of Black Panther 2 …

Oba of Benin and one of his wives, Queen Owamagbe, have welcomed a baby. A statement released from the office of the 67-year-old monarch, says the Queen welcomed their baby girl on October 20. Congrats to them   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#     See the statement below  

Again, herdsmen destroy, set Falae’s farm ablaze, attack workers

The Lagos State Police has arrested 19-year-old girl, Jemila Ibrahim, and her friend, Fatima Mohammed, 21, of Monkey Village, Festac Area, Lagos, for setting ablaze the house of one Mohammed Yusuf, of Monkey Village, Lagos State, and his girlfriend, Rabi, on Wednesday, November 18.     https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#   A statement released by …

The Director-General of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, Chikwe Ihekweazu, says a total of 138 members of the National Youth Service Corps have tested positive for COVID-19.   Ihekweazu disclosed this today, November 23, while speaking at the daily briefing of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID19, in Abuja. NYSC …

If we keep our promises, APC will retain power in 2023 – Babtunde Fashola says

Uti Nwachukwu is of the opinion that ”speaking in tongues” in the Christian community has been so abused because it is so easy to ”fake.”   In a Twitter thread he shared monday evening, November 23, the actor and former reality TV star, appealed to Christians to stop saying amen …

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Pantami on Monday lost his 13-year-old daughter Aisha Pantami. He said in a tweet that she would be buried in Abuja on Tuesday, November 24. “Inna lil Laahi wa inna ilaiHi Rajiun! My 13-year-old daughter, Aishah Isa Ali (Amal) passed away just a …

President Muhammadu Buhari has blamed the country’s current state of recession on the COVID-19 pandemic.   The President said this while declaring open the 26th Nigerian Economic Summit with the theme: “Building Partnerships for Resilience’’.   Buhari who was represented by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, said the decline in the nation’s Gross Domestic Product …

Dr Anu Adepoju has been suspended from the medical profession in Nigeria following multiple claims of malpractice and botched surgeries at her clinic, Med Contour.   A number of women who went to Med Contour for cosmetic surgery complained about having complications that they still suffer from. One particular patient was …