A Nigerian national identified as Chikanso Ibezim and a woman were apprehended by Border Security Force when they tried to enter Bangladesh through Hazrakhali outpost in West Bengal’s Nadia district on Tuesday, September 29.   The border guards had stopped the two persons near the outpost in the early hours …

Senator Elisha Abbo went online to congratulate Laycon for winning the Big Brother Naija season 5 edition.   The Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District in Adamawa State stated that he knew Laycon would win because he had his support. He then called on Naira Marley and his fans – …

The Federal Government has lifted the ban on Emirates Airlines from operating in Nigeria. This development comes after the United Arab Emirates UAE agreed to start issuing visas to Nigerians.   The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced the decision to lift the ban on the airline via his Twitter handle …

Troops of “Operation Accord” have killed two bandits and also arrested three others at Dajin Kajuru in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.   Coordinator of Defense Media Operations, John Enenche revealed that a cache of arms and ammunition were also recovered during the search and rescue/clearance operation carried out in conjunction with local …

A lawsuit filed by former deputy governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Obadiah Mailafia challenging a police invitation over his comment of a Northern governor being one of the commanders of Boko Haram, has been struck out by a High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State on Tuesday September 29.   Justice …

An Ekiti State High court sitting in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, September 29, sentenced 29-year-old Gbenga Aluko, to death by hanging for involving in cultism and killings of three residents in the state.   While delivering his judgment, Justice Abiodun Adesodun said the prosecutor was able to prove the case beyond reasonable …

Davido has reacted to allegation of slapping Mavin star, Rema at the backstage of the Big Brother Naija arena.   The rumour was started by a Twitter user who claimed that Davido slapped Rema after the Mavin star’s bouncers stopped Big Brother  Naija lockdown housemates from taking selfies with him during the …

An Anambra couple have been called out for maltreating their 8-year-old househelp.   The couple identified as Mrs Ogochukwu Anichukwu and Mr. Emmanuel Anichukwu were accused of flogging the little girl mercilessly and starving her repeatedly. It was further gathered that the girl has been seen several times eating sand because of starvation. …

FG declares October 1 public holiday

Buhari asks Senate to confirm eight new Supreme Court Justices

NBA YoungBoy arrested on drug charges in Louisiana

My ministry is not linked to it — Sadiya Umar Farouq makes clarification on N2.67bn school feeding money which was found in a private account

I am honored to be your boyfriend – BBNaija star, Ike tells Mercy as she turns 27

Nigerian singer, Rema has called out the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) over the death of his father Justice Ikubor.   Justice Ikubor was said to be a high ranking member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State and former General Manager of the state-owned Ethiope Publishing Company before his …

A young man from Anambra State identified as Ebelechukwu Ngini proposed to his girlfriend and she knelt down to accept his ring.   Sharing photos from the surprise proposal, a mutual friend of the couple, Nwedo Angel, wrote:   “And She Said YES to Ebelechukwu Ngini.. Congratulations to you Odogwu …

Rema poured out his heart on Twitter on Monday Septebmer 28, and his record label boss, Don Jazzy, has reacted after he was told to take action.   Twitter users who were concerned about Rema’s tweets reached out to Don Jazzy and asked him to do something about the revelations …

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC says it has uncovered up to N2.67 billion meant for school feeding during the COVID-19 lockdown in personal bank accounts.   The Chairman of ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, disclosed this on Monday, September 28, while delivering a keynote address at the second National …

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has awarded N50 million in favour of the woman assaulted by Senator Elisha Abbo. In 2019, a video went viral showing the assault play out in a sex toy store in Abuja. Elisha Ishaku Abbo savagely attacked Osimibibra Warmate during a misunderstanding and the …

Anti-banditry protest turned bloody in Katsina on Monday after Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force shot dead a yet-to-be identified resident of Jibia Local Government during a staged protest over the recent increase of insecurity in the community. Recall that Katsina had suffered from repeated attacks by armed bandits on …

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has challenged his predecessor now Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, to mention his contributions to the state in his capacity as a Minister. Wike threw the challenge while reacting to Amaechi’s claim that he, Amaechi, is one of the best governors the state has ever had. While …

Femi Fani-Kayode denies reports of planning to remarry

Stallion Bajaj Keke Rally covers 5500kms on Nigerian Roads establishing Bajaj Keke as tough, rugged & reliable

Rema calls out PDP over the death of his father Justice Ikubor

Governor Zulum’s convoy attacked again by Boko Haram insurgents

Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Delta for the second time

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the federal government is currently working towards reopening Nigeria’s land borders.   Recall that in October 2019, President Buhari ordered the full closure of land borders as part of measures to checkmate smuggling activities.   However speaking at a webinar organized by The Africa Report, Vice President …

15 operatives died when Boko Haram ambushed the convoy of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Friday, September 25. The attacked which happened between Monguno and Baga areas of the state also left many injured including civilians. Among the dead were security personnel comprising eight policemen, three soldiers, four Civilian Joint Task …

A roadside mechanic reportedly fled with a customer’s car at Nkwola-Eziama community in Imo State.   According to a gospel music minister, who posted the message on Saturday, September 26, one Mrs Chinyere Ezeji said that their car broke down along Amala/Eziama road on Friday. It was towed to Nkwola-Eziama where a …

Olamilekan “Laycon” Agbeleshe is one person who made Biggie’s house interesting.     The man of the moment, Big Brother Naija ‘lockdown’ winner, Laycon, has expressed his utmost gratitude to his ‘fierce fans’ whose votes ensured his resounding victory. In his words; Thank you very much to my fans, i love …

Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly attacked the convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum on Sunday morning. This is coming barely 24 hours after WITHIN NIGERIA reported that an ambush on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Friday left about 15 persons dead. WITHIN …

After 70 days of mind blowing entertainment, the most popular reality Tv show in Africa (arguably); the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) 2020; the Lockdown edition, grand finale is here at last, and  has announced its winner after 10 weeks of thrilling and keeping fans all over Nigeria, Africa and possibly …

A Nigerian lady has narrated her alleged experience with Big Brother Naija housemate, Olamilekan Agbeleshe popularly known as Laycon. According to her story, she dated Laycon for five years and during those years, she hustled and suffered with him to make ends meet. She also claimed that she usually feeds …

A Nigerian lady, Ogbuefi Immaculate Chidimma has taken Facebook to share her regret in life. According to Chidimma who alleged that she is big brother Naija Laycon’s ex-girlfriend, they were in a relationship before she dumped him for another man. She said that her regret in life is dumping Laycon …

Don’t let money be the reason why you are not happy, it can only solve your problem – Actress Eriata Ese

Air Force officer bags 21 years imprisonment over fraud

Game Of Thrones stars, Rose Leslie and Kit Harington ‘expecting first child’ together

A lady has taken to popular micro blogging platform, Twitter to claim that she and Bizzle Osikoya, a music consultant and co-founder of ThePlug, were whisked away by seven armed men. According to her, the “Kidnappers” were operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Lagos. The lady said the incident, which occurred …

Nigerian porn star, Kingtblakhoc has accused his former girlfriend Elizabeth Ajibola a.k.a Maami Igbagbo of being behind his arrest and arraignment in court for shooting a porn movie inside the Osun Osogbo grove.   The embattled porn star who spoke to a lawyer friend ahead of his court appearance on Monday …

The National Executive Council of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), who is expected by many to be in the fore front of the planned nationwide protest against the increase of fuel pump price by the government, on Saturday, said its members would not partake in the proposed …

I and 119 volunteers will serve the jail sentence — Auschwitz Memorial Director writes Buhari over 13-year-old boy sentenced to 10 years in prison for blasphemy in Kano

Four men found dead in one-room apartment in Abraka after eating noodles

Bandits kill Army colonel, two soldiers in Katsina

Those refering to me as ‘Supreme Court Governor’ are ignorant- Governor Hope Uzodinma

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has narrated how the Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu called him on the telephone on the eve of the Edo State governorship election last week, and allegedly ordered him to leave the state immediately.   Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Friday September 25, Wike …

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested five men who allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl and gave her N700.   Spokesman of the command, DSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, September 25, gave the names of the suspects as:   Sagir Ahmed, 22, Muhammed …

A Nigerian man has taken to Twitter to narrate how his uncle’s fiancé fled with the N2million deposited in her account to plan their wedding. The Twitter user, Spendo Gustavo disclosed that his uncle had deposited N2million into his girlfriend’s account in preparation for their wedding. According to him, the fiance used the …

The first lady, Aisha Buhari, has urged Nigerians to pray to God for the end of COVID-19, as Nigeria prepares to mark her 60th independence anniversary. She made the call on Friday in Abuja at the 60th Independence Day Public Lecture and Special Juma’at Prayer held at the Abuja National …

APC suspends Governor Kayode Fayemi

“My husband washes my pants and it’s OK” Anita Joseph and her husband weigh in on the pant washing conversation

We paid N6m ransom each – Kidnapped FRSC officials accuse police spokesperson of lying

‘My DMs are flooded’ – Rapper, Cardi B says following split from husband Offest

I have no plans to return to APC- Governor Obaseki says as he visits Buhari after his re-election

A survivor of the gas explosion that happened on Thursday evening, at Ajuwon, Iju/Ishaga road, Ifako-Ijaiye local government area of Lagos State has recounted his experience as hospital confirms driver is battling for survival with 100% burn. According to TheCable, a survival, an event manager who was thankful for being alive with …

After a failed plan to strip international students of their visas if they are not required to attend some classes in person, during coronavirus lockdown, in July, the United States is seeking new guidelines that could restrict some international students, including those from Nigeria, from admission of more than two-year …

Three Nigerian nationals have been apprehended from Karimg alt=’Three Nigerians arrested for entering India via Bangladesh without documents’ class=’img-responsive text-center’ style=’margin: auto;’anj district in Assam, India for allegedly entering the country without valid documents.   According to local report, during routine checking, Karimg alt=’Three Nigerians arrested for entering India via …

FG puts up presidential aircraft for sale

Jilted taxi driver commits suicide after killing girlfriend who dumped him

Let whoever offered me bribe, come out – Magu

Edo state: Return to APC- Ize-Iyamu begs Governor Obaseki

CEO Flip Script and Harvard trained business woman Chika Ike is seen on Instagram going on a business trip via a private jet and captions it : “Monday’s are for business meetings…. !” and shares more pictures.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared October 1, 2020, as sit-at-home across the Southeast.   The proscribed group’s media and publicity secretary, Emma Powerful said its members would join its Yoruba counterparts agitating for Oduduwa Republic in public protests to mark the day.   He also alleged that there is …

Nightlife king, Temidayo Kafaru, aka Lascatter, has reacted after his estranged wife accused him of molesting their 5-month-old child barely one year after their extravagant wedding.   Temidayo Kafaru accused his estranged wife, Diana Logico, aka Ododo Yankee Dudu, of marriage racketeering targeting successful men. Kafaru, in a five-page petition signed by his …

Former APC National chairman, Adams Oshiomole has broken his silence after his preferred candidate in the Edo state governorship election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu of APC lost to the incumbent governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki.   Oshiomole who was in a running battle with Governor Obaseki, worked hard for the governor …

Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemate Laycon’s revelation that he is of the SC genotype, has generated a lot of controversy on social media. The UNILAG graduate, one of the finalists on the reality show, confirmed that he is a sickle cell carrier. According to Laycon: “My blood group is Sickle Cell, I don’t like to …

Afful Boakye-Yiadom, the Accra region commander of Ghana Police Service (GPS), has advised officials of the agency to reduce their involvement in sexual activities ahead of the country’s general elections. Boakye-Yiadom addressed the officials during a route march held by the police service to reiterate its readiness for the elections. The …

Nigerian car dealer, Chidi has gotten back at Bobrisky for referring to him as a broke yahoo boy and alleging that he was using Erica to chase clout. There has been a lot of back and forth between Mr. Chidi and the management of disqualified BBNaija housemate, Erica and Bobrisky is also now in …

A serving NYSC member has accused officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State of brutality.   The corps member, whose name was given simply as Akinlabi to protect her identity, said the harassment began on September 17 when men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad …

The Sokoto State Hisbah Commission has arrested three people including a politician’s son for allegedly circulating a video on social media while sexually assaulting a young lady.   According to reports, the victim was said to be scheduled to get married on October 17, but the marriage was called off as a …

Read the press statement from former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode’s wife ”Chief Femi Fani-Kayode is my husband. We got married under traditional law and custom in Accra, Ghana in 1997 and we got married under the Marriage Act at the Apapa Registry office in Lagos, Nigeria in 2002. We …

The police and the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) in Jamaica are seeking the public’s assistance with locating a toddler shown smoking and drinking alcohol in the presence of encouraging adults.   In the 48-second video which surfaced on several social media platforms on Monday, September 21, a man …

Popular sex therapist, Angela Nwosu, celebrated her husband and filmmaker, Austin Soundmind, with a Mercedes Benz Gle 350 4matic, 2017 model as  he turned a year older on Tuesday September 22. Angela took to her social media page to share photos of the SUV and wrote ; ”I surprised my …

The rumor claiming that plans are being prepared to expel former National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, from the party following the unfavorable outcome of Edo gubernatorial election, has been debunked. The rumor claimed an Edo APC faction had written the national body of the party …

16-year-old Anambra student nabbed with a double-barrel gun in school

Chinese tycoon who called President Xi a ‘clown’ is jailed for 18 years

TV host, Wendy Williams has given her opinion in the ongoing divorce drama between rappers Cardi B and Offset.   The TV host has been off her hit show for months due to the Coronavirus pandemic but released new episodes today, Monday September 21 and quickly addresses reports that Cardi …

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a secondary school drop out for allegedly drugging and defiling a 14- year-old girl in Ejigbo area of the state.   It was gathered that the suspect, Pelumi Oloyede-Bello,17, who is said to be an agent of an electricity company, met the victim when he …

Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has broken silence after his family members including him were placed under close banking watch by an agency of the U.S. Department of Treasury, named Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that trouble started looming for the PDP presidential candidate for 2019 …

Dr. Dre’s Record Co. accuses estranged wife, Nicole Young of ‘decimating’ bank account

NFF unveils new kit for Super Eagles and Super Falcons for 2020-2022

The Director-General of the Oyo State Joint Security Task Force,  Col. Oladipo Ajibola (retd.), has announced that another leader of the notorious ‘One Million Boys’ cult group in Ibadan has been arrested.   The suspect identified as Eji, is said to be the second in command to the late Abiola …

The video of disqualified Big Brother Naija: Lockdown housemate, Erica visiting Ovation publisher, Dele Momodu’s house has begun serving rounds on social media. In the video, Erica is seen dining with the veteran journalist’s family in their home and wore smiles as she conversed and had a good time with them. However, netizens couldn’t …

Ugandan lecturer and activist, Dr Stella Nyanzi who is aspiring to become Kampala Woman Member of Parliament has been arrested at the Uganda-Kenya border in Busia town.   It was gathered that Dr Nyanzi had crossed the border to Kenya through a porous border point.   On her way back …

A cheating wife and her lover were subjected to beatings by her husband and his friends, after being caught pants down in a lodge.   In the viral video, the Zimbabwean lady who wasn’t given an opportunity to grab a cloth was dragged outside and flogged while trying to explain …

The decomposing body of 9-year-old Boipelo Sesele was found stuffed in the wardrobe of a neighbour who helped search for her, after she went missing at Kroonstad, Gelukkwaarts in Free State, South Africa, IOL reported on Sunday, September 20. The Grade 4 pupil was last seen while playing with her friends …

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has said he will soon announce his next line of action. He said this while reacting to the declaration of Governor Godwin Obaseki as the winner of the Saturday poll. Ize-Iyamu said he was still studying the election’s …

Thunder struck on Saturday evening at the outskirt of Ikogosi Ekiti community, Ekiti West Local Government area of Ekiti State, leaving  no fewer than 15 cows dead. The incident happened at the Ikogosi Warm Spring site along Ipole -Ekiti road, the thunder was said to have struck during a torrential …

Twenty four hours after a 608 bus plunged into Akaeze River in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, four persons out of 32 passengers who were on board have been rescued alive as the State Police Command on Sunday announced the recovery of more dead bodies of victims. Recall …

Seven days after school resumption, six year old girl contracts COVID-19 and dies

Do not declare Edo election inconclusive- Governor Wike warns INEC

20-year-old student killed by boyfriend who was paid N2m to use her for ritual in Lagos

Nigerian blogger and mother of one, Linda Ifeoma Ikeji popularly known as Linda Ikeji has acquired 85 designer shoes and 40 designer bags to celebrate her 40th birthday. Linda who took to her Instagram page to share photos of the newly acquired luxury stated that God has been very good to her. She wrote, “This …

Ace comedian, Bovi Ugboma, and his wife, Kris, are celebrating their 11th wedding anniversary today September 19. Taking to her page to celebrate Bovi, Kris wrote ”K A U I am Kris Asimonye Ugboma I am EVERYWOMAN. Every woman has a name before Marriage, Maiden Name they call it, A …

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested one Daniel James, 17, for allegedly defiling 7 and 5-year-old sisters.   The police spokesperson, DSP Mohammd Ahmed Wakil, who made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday, September 19, said that the suspect was arrested after the victims’ parents reported at the …

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has permitted churches and mosques in the state to resume full services. He said mosques can hold their prayers five times daily while churches can also commence weekly services. Worship centres were restricted to one gathering weekly after they were allowed to reopen following lockdown to …

A girl who has experienced love from her father can’t be washed – Toke Makinwa

Dr Dre’s wife, Nicole claims he secretly transferred his stage name and other assets to avoid losing them in their divorce battle

Instagram Sensation, Taaooma, Set To Buy The LeonardoBySujimoto From Super-Agent Mr Macaroni

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The Niger State Police Command on Friday, September 18, paraded three suspects arrested over alleged armed robbery, fraud and theft.   Spokesman for the Command, ASP Wasiu Abiodun, who confirmed the arrest, said that on September 8, at about 10 pm, acting on information, Police operatives attached to ‘B’ division Bida arrested …

Tragedy struck in Calabar as a landlord set one of his tenants ablaze in her room for owing him N11, 000 rent. BTLSBLOG gathered that the victim, Mrs. Mary Samuel, met her untimely death on Wednesday when her landlord, David Okon, the owner of house No. 9, Ansa Ewa Street, …