The passengers in a commercial bus were burnt beyond recognition on Sunday when the vehicle went up in flames in Anambra State. The incident, which happened along Ihiala-Onitsha road was reportedly caused by overspeeding. It was gathered that one of the tyres of the vehicle burst causing the bus to …

Suspected IPOB members reportedly launched series of attacks on Hausa residents in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday September 5 and Sunday September 6, leaving two Hausa indigenes killed. BTLSBLOG learnt that two other persons sustained serious injury in the attack suspected to be an offshoot of …

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 …

Following report to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit of an alleged payment of N573 million into the account of a Nigerian cleric, a N5 billion suit has been filed by the cleric, Emmanuel Omale against First City Monument Bank. The cleric, Mr Omale is an associate of the suspended chairman …

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 …

An eyewitness posted video of the ex-convict, who allegedly raped a 4-year-old girl inside a mosque in Bauchi.   Recall that the state police command on Friday,  September 4, paraded 50-year-old Yusuf Bako, who allegedly lured the victim, Hauwa Jamilu to a Mosque located at Aminu Street and had canal knowledge …

International flights in Nigeria resumed operations today September 5 after many months of closure.   The airspace was closed in March 2020, as part of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.   A Middle East Airlines plane from Beirut was the first international flight that landed at the Murtala Mohammed …

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 …

Last night was filled with a whole lot of drama.. From the drama between Neo and Vee, to Prince and Erica.. and the final straw, Laycon and Erica. Kiddwaya tried calming Erica down but the more he did, the more fired up and uncontrollable she became. After the ‘fight’ she …

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 …

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 …

With statistics, Bishop David Oyedepo on Saturday has backed up his claims that the re-opening of churches has led to the decrease in Coronavirus infections across the nation. The Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Worldwide made his claims at the church’s Covenant Hour of Prayer, CHoP, as he used Lagos and …

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 …

“I was sent by God to kill him” – Pastor who murdered native doctor reveals

#BBNaija: “I had to take a bathroom break the first time I set my eyes on Nengi” – Ozo

South African soldier charged with attempted murder for ‘knowingly’ infecting girlfriend with HIV

Actress, Pamela Anderson reportedly dating her bodyguard of two years months after splitting from her ex-husband, Jon Peters

Photos from the wedding of President Buhari’s daughter, Hanan

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 soldier in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly infecting his partner with HIV intentionally.   The 44-year-old staff sergeant stationed at the SANDF’s Special Forces Unit based in Phalaborwa, Limpopo was arraigned in court on Friday September 4.   News24 reported that the soldier who cannot …

Media Mogul, Dele Momodu has advised viewers of Big Brother Naija Lockdown edition to stop promoting ‘poverty mentality’. Momodu on Friday said BBNaija is about entertainment and branding opportunities for housemates, adding that the criteria for winning should not be about the poorest housemate. According to him, winning the grand prize of …

R. Kelly’s attorneys appeal for his release arguing he cant read, write, access legal documents or communicate with lawyers

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

Not having s3x with Marvin Gaye is ‘a great regret’ – Jane Fonda

The Oyo State government has announced the cancellation of the 10pm to 4am curfew earlier imposed on the state as part of measures to contain the spread of the novel Coronavirus.   A statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde,Taiwo Adisa, on Thursday September 3, says the state …

The Federal Government says the nationwide curfew will now be from 12am to 4am.   The curfew was put in place in May as part of measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the country.  The Federal Government imposed a nationwide curfew on May 4, 2020 from 6pm to 8am. It later reviewed …

Two officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) were caught on camera fighting passengers in a vehicle going from Ikeja to Obalende.   The LASTMA officials with badge name E. A. Fagbuyi and N. Oladega accosted the bus driver at Toll Gate (7up) bus-stop, along Berger road in the Lagos metropolis. They accused him …

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.   …

Big Brother Naija 2020 housemate, Dorathy Bachor has cleared the air on why she slept on the same bed with Laycon last week Tuesday. Recall that Dorathy in a video which circulated on social media platforms days back, caused tongues to wag when after she was seen fondling with Laycon’s …

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 …

The first female Prime Minister of Barbados has claimed that women make better leaders than men because they are more caring’ and run their country ‘like a family household’   Barbadian politician Mia Mottley, 54, appeared on Good Morning Britain today with former Prime Minister of Denmark, Helle Thorning-Schmidt and …

Billionaire son and BBNaija housemate, Kiddwaya has revealed that billionaire daughter, DJ Cuppy is one of the 3 women he is comfortable with and has equally shown his emotional side to. Kiddwaya had earlier told Erica that he had no serious plans to continue with their relationship outside the house. He further stated that they could …

A 25-year old pregnant lady, identified as Oyinye Chime, allegedly stabbed her boyfriend to death in Anambra because he told her to abort the pregnancy. The police in Anambra state have arrested Chime, for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, Eleyi Azubuike, to death at his home in Ochiagha street in Nkpor, …

A married woman in Niger state, Dorcas Uange, has lost her right ear after her husband of 17 years, Aduku Sunny White, allegedly bit it off during an argument at their home situated at Kaduna road back of Zuma barracks in Suleja, Niger state on August 28.   Sharing the sad incident with LIB, …

This is the moment the sister of Ecuadorian footballer Enner Valencia is rescued in the jungle after being held for 11 days by kidnappers in a £1.5m ransom bid.   Erci Valencia Lastra, the sister of the former Premier League star who played for both West Ham and Everton in …

The young man who was arrested for impersonating Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that he is heartbroken after he came out of detention to discover his girlfriend has moved on.   Shola was detained for 81 days for creating a Goodluck Jonathan parody Twitter account and making a tweet about his wife …

A video making the rounds shows the moment an elephant attacked a bicycle rider and seized his bicycle.   In the video, the bicycle rider is seen lying on the floor beside his bicycle while the elephant towers over him.   The man, who appears to be overcome by fear, didn’t …

A mother-of-two has reportedly been blacklisted from flying after she was captured on video strolling along an airplane wing.   In the video, the Ukrainian mum is seen using the emergency exit to access the wing to “get some air” because she was “too hot”, according to reports.   She can be …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the fresh increase in the price of fuel to N151 per liter and electricity tariff to N66 per kwh under the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its government, describing such as ”callous, cruel, and punishing.”   In a statement released by its National spokesperson, Kola …

Tyler Perry is officially a billionaire according to Forbes

A landlord broke down in tears when he saw the state his previous tenant left his house in after he asked her to vacate his property.   The landlord is heard sounding distressed as he goes around his house, inspecting the damage done to his property.   He is heard …

‘The guards just throw the bodies out back as if it was trash,’ said one “Plenty of inmates are suicidal or suffering from mental illnesses as a result of living this for five months,” said one prisoner   Saudi Arabia, one of the wealthiest countries on earth, is keeping hundreds if …

Usher and his pregnant girlfriend Jenn Goicoechea enjoy a stroll in West Hollywood

Melania Trump laughed when she heard Donald Trump talk about “grabbing women by the p***y”‘ – Former best friend alleges

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 …

After becoming the first African to be appointed Minister of Justice in the Canadian province, Kaycee Madu, a Nigerian lawyer newly-appointed as Solicitor-General for the Government of Alberta, has said he looks forward to a day when appointments are based on hard work and merit in Nigeria. President Buhari, while congratulating …

Nigeria will break if we release list of those who have received contracts from NDDC- Cairo Ojougboh

George Floyd’s killer, Derek Chauvin reportedly asks a judge to dismiss his case

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

Former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin has reportedly asked a judge to dismiss murder charges against him in the death of George Floyd. In court papers, defense attorneys for Chauvin said there is no probable cause to support charges of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. They asked a judge …

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 …

Lionel Messi transfer blow as Barcelona say his contract at the club is still valid and any interested clubs must pay his €700m release clause

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1 Dead As 219 Migrants Get Stranded At The Middle Of Mediterranean

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

An unemployed lady identified as Nqobile Ntokazi Ka-Kingz reportedly used up her savings to celebrate her birthday by putting together food parcels for the less privileged. The South African lady who belonged to a Facebook group I’mStaying, revealed that she was inspired by other members of the group to be …

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) …

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 …

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 …

Fans react as singer Marques Houston, 39, marries 19-year-old girl

Trump could start a civil war by not leaving the White House if he’s beaten by Joe Biden – Veteran filmmaker Spike Lee

“They waited for police report until he died”- Lady mourns pilot of ill-fated helicopter that crashed in Lagos

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 …

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

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

Socialite, Cubana Chief Priest has been accused by one of his female workers of assaulting her at Cubana nightclub in Owerri which he manages.   According to @Rukkyjib, the incident occurred on Saturday August 23. She alleged that Cubana Chief Priest punched her in the face and was stopped from attacking …

Brad Pitt, 56, was spotted arriving in Paris this week with a woman reported to be his new girlfriend, 27-year-old German model Nicole Poturalski.   The actor, 56, and the cover star, 27, stepped out of a private jet Wednesday, August 26, as they flew from LAX to Charles de Gaulle …

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, …

Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, has been disqualified from contesting in the upcoming elections to be the next president of the Ivory Coast Football Federation (FIF). Drogba alongside Paul Koffi Kouadio, Diabate and Yacine Idriss Diallo submitted their papers and CV to stand in the polls earlier this month but FIF’s …

Like Jesus Christ, I’m tempted to back out of Biafra struggle- IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu

Cop who shot Jacob Blake in the back is identified as more details from the case are released

Poor Nigerians won’t be affected by tariff increase – NERC

Mom killed, her baby injured as police chase suspected ‘Yahoo boy’ in Benin

A Pastor of the The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Church, Nduka Anyanwu has pleaded guilty to defiling and impregnating two underage sisters.   This came after Police Prosecutor ASP Roman Unuigbe told the court that the defendant committed the offences sometime in June, in Oshodi area of Lagos. Unuigbe also disclosed that the randy Pastor impregnated the two …

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 …

Actress, Halima Abubakar, is of the opinion that 40% of married men in Nigeria are bisexual.   The actress on Tuesday, August 25, shared a cryptic post that implied that most men who cheat are closeted gays. She wrote “Don’t blame people who jump from one girl to another. Some …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC today August 26, release internet celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha alias Mompha, about two weeks after he was re-arrested by the anti-graft agency in Lagos.   LIB had earlier reported that Mompha was re-arrested on Friday, August 14 when he went to the EFCC office in Ikoyi, Lagos to …

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 …

BBNaija: “You guys are doing an amazing job” – Nengi’s brother, James Hampson Applauds Her Fans And Supporters

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 …

A Ugandan mum living in extreme poverty in Scotland has been found dead next to her malnourished baby in a Glasgow flat. Mercy Baguma, a refugee from Uganda, was found dead by police on Saturday, August 22 after friends raised the alarm when she had not been seen or heard …

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 …

A female engineer, identified as Zamanzini Philisiwe Zungu  is garnering public attention as she is building her house by herself, without any external aid in South Africa. The young woman is a Building and Construction Engineer, who decided to expand the structure of her house. She has indeed proven that there is …

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, recently took a tour of some South-South and southeast states and as part of his activities, had media briefings with some of the journalists in the state.   However, at the press conference in Calabar, Cross Rivers state, a journalist asked him if he …

Two children were hit by a stray bullet in Cape Town, South Africa as illegal residents clashed with policemen.   The incident which happened on Monday August 24, according to reports by AFP, led to one child’s death while another one was injured as illegal residents fired at police seeking …

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 …

Neymar Left In Tears After Losing The Champions League Final To Bayern Munich

Lagos state Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi tests positive for Coronavirus

NDLEA considers compulsory drug testing for ladies before marriage

White police officer in Wisconsin shoots unarmed black father in the back seven times in front of his children as he tried to enter a car

Oshiomhole works for me, he is not my godfather – Ize-Iyamu

Bayern Munich have won the UEFA champions league.   The German champions beat PSG 1-0 on Sunday night, August 23 to crown a superb season that has seen them excel in all competitions they have played.   PSG who fought superbly throughout the contest lost the match after Bayern player …

Ibadan suspected serial killer has been re-arrested (photo)

The police in Oyo state have arrested a trader identified as Emmanuel Egbu, for allegedly eating human feces with bread in his shop in the Sango area of Ibadan, the state capital, on Saturday, August 22.   Egbu who trades in cosmetics and Brazilian hair, was said to have been caught eating …