An inferno resulting from a suspected power surge on Saturday, Jan 16, destroyed 12 shops at Ijesha area of Surulere in Lagos   The Acting Head, Lagos Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, made the disclosure while responding to inquiries about the incident, which occurred around 6.30pm.   “A …

Popular Nigerian Transsexual, Miss Sahhara, has asked Nigerians to stop tagging her on the pages of petty feuding Nigerian crossdressers. Sahhara’s warning came as Bobrisky and James Brown have been going after each other on social media since Friday, January  15.   In a post shared on Instagram, Miss Sahhara said …

Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni, 76, wins his sixth term as President amid vote-rigging claims from his opposition challenger, Bobi Wine.

Wayne Rooney has retired from football at 35 after being appointed as permanent manager of Derby County on a two-and-a-half-year contract until the summer of 2023.   The former Everton,  Manchester United, and DC United striker, had been in charge of the EFL Championship club since the departure of Phillip …

A woman abandoned her husband for her 21-year-old stepson and she admits she went under the knife to make him fancy her more.   Marina Balmesheva, 35, a fitness blogger from Russia, is pregnant with her stepson Vladimir’s baby and has even insisted on prenup to safeguard her assets.   …

Chelsea and Cote d’Ivoire legend Didier Drogba has announced that he is seperated from his wife Lalla Diakate who he met in the 1990s in Paris and married in 2011.   The footballer who has maintained a discreet private life as he tried to shield his loved ones from the limelight, made …

Authorities of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) has shut down its campus after some students and staff tested positive for COVID-19.   According to a statement released by the student union of the institution, the provost of the college has ordered everyone to vacate the campus today Friday, …

‘This is going to be much bigger than just one account, and it’s going to go on for much longer than just this day,’ CEO says A leaked recording of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey suggests that the company’s policy enforcement actions will go far beyond banning President Trump. The right-wing guerilla news outlet Project Veritas released a …

A young Ghanaian couple who have been dating since their university days, have amazed many with their story of hw they dug into their savings in order to save face. After graduating from the university, they worked for five years and have now spent their life savings of GHc 70,000 …

A 51-year-old pastor, John Gichira has been sentenced to 140 years in prison for impregnating his two daughters aged 14 and 16 in Ndia Constituency, Kirinyaga County, Kenya.     Appearing before Senior Principal Magistrates, Anthony Mwicigi of Baricho High Court on Thursday, January 14, the pastor was slapped with a …

US Olympic swimming gold medallist, Klete Keller has been charged by the Justice Department for participating in the January 6 attack on Congress by supporters of President Donald Trump.   The 38-year-old, who won five Olympic swimming medals, including two relay golds, was filmed as part of the crowd that …

The owner of Club Victoria in Lagos, Bruno Owede, who was arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly opening his facility to fun-seekers in violation of the COVID19 safety protocols, was arraigned before the Ebutte Metta Magistrate court on Tuesday, January 13.   The court in its …

The Lagos State Government has announced that it will be closing down Third Mainland Bridge for 2 weeks.   Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde said no vehicular movement will be allowed on the bridge from 12 midnight on January 15 to 12 midnight, January 29  to allow the completion …

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly killed an abducted Oyo farmer identified as Wole Agboola after collecting a ransom of N2m from his family. Recall that six armed men dressed in military camouflage abducted the University of Ibadan graduate on his piggery/fish farm located at Nagbede village via Aba-odo in Oyo on …

The Wife of deceased Tunde Thomas, Moyo Thomas said Managing Director of First City Monument Bank Adam Nuru, is not the father of her kids. In a statement, Mrs Thomas broke her silence saying ‘on no occasion did she tell her deceased husband, Tunde that he was not the father of …

They say soldier go, soldier come but barracks remain, and it seems StarsForum is the barrack of European music that has come to stay. ”StarsForum” that started few months ago is set to embark on it’s second project in their album, after working with MixMoster on their first single banger …

Wife of Adam Nuru, the controversial Managing Director of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), identified as Hauwa, has allegedly concluded plans to divorce him. Citing infidelity as grounds for divorce, family sources told SaharaReporters that Hauwa has packed out of Nuru’s house and has likely informed her lawyer to prepare divorce papers …

Big Brother Naija star, Nengi has been removed as the Face of Bayelsa Girl Child by Governor Duoye Diri.   Nengi Hampson has now been replaced with Ebizi Blessing Eradiri, a First Class graduate of Law at the Niger Delta University (NDU) who also repeated same feat at the Nigerian Law School. …

Members of the Muslim Rights Concern MURIC have called on President Buhari to place a travel ban on outgoing US President, Donald Trump, over last Wednesday, January 6 invasion of the Capitol Hill by Trump’s supporters.   In a statement by its director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, titled ‘Place travel ban …

The Meiran primary health center at Agbado/Oke-Odo local council development area of Lagos state has been shut down after some health workers at the center tested positive for the novel Coronavirus.   This was disclosed in a statement released by Mosunmola Olabige, the chief press secretary to David Famuyiwa, chairman of …

Former BBNaija housemate, Erica Nlewedin has threatened to quit social media amid incessant backlash and trolling on online platforms. The reality show star got her fair share of trolling on popular micro blogging platform, Twitter, this past week. Recall that communication expert Volqx accused Erica and her love-interest, KiddWaya, of sustaining their …

BBNaija’s Erica Threatens To Quit Social Media

US Capitol riot: Shirtless man in face paint and horn arrested

Paternity Scandal: On no occasion did I ever tell Tunde he was not the father of our two children – Moyo Thomas finally speaks

Twitter bans Michael Flynn and Sidney Powell in QAnon purge

The man who was photographed sitting at Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s seat with his foot on her desk during Wednesday’s riot at the Capitol building has been arrested. Richard Barnett, 60, of Gravette, Arkansas, was taken into custody in his home state on charges of entering and remaining on restricted grounds, …

The Katsina government has announced that no fewer than 104 people kidnapped by bandits in the state have been rescued.   Speaking after receiving a batch of 77 rescued persons escorted to the Katsina Government House by the heavily armed security operatives, Governor Aminu Masari said the government achieved this in collaboration with …

We reported earlier that Donald Trump had been suspended from Twitter and Facebook amid tweets to his supporters who attacked the US Capitol on Wednesday. According to BBC, the president also repeated false claims about election fraud. Twitter said it required the removal of three tweets for “severe violations of our …

Karl A. Racine, the Attorney General for the District of Columbia called on President Donald Trump to order his supporters to immediately “cease and desist” after they invaded the U.S Capitol building to stop President-elect Joe Biden’s certification.   Reacting to protesters breaching the US Capitol Building, Racine issued a …

Twitter removed three tweets from the account of President Donald Trump on Wednesday and suspended his account for 12 hours after he continued to push conspiracy theories about the election after a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol. The company also warned that further violations of its rules “will result in permanent …

The remains of veteran filmmaker, Chico Ejiro, who died on Christmas day December 25, 2020, will be laid to rest on February 20.   The elder brother of the deceased who is also a veteran filmmaker, Zeb Ejiro, disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday January 5.   According to …

A 36 years old Nigerian woman has been charged with killing her four-year-old son in the UK, a court has heard. Oluwakemi Badare, is accused of murdering Kingswealth Bayode at her home in Plumstead, south-east London by allegedly drowning him in a bath. The child was reportedly discovered “lifeless” on Sunday, December …

A Nigerian doctor known as Fatima, has revealed that she rejected an offer which would have ensured her relocation to Canada because she wants to contribute her quota to the development of the country. According to the lady, a large number of her medical colleagues have left Nigeria to different …

A lady identified as EbubeNna on Twitter has taken to the platform to narrate how a Nigerian man who asked his friend to test his girlfriend if she will remain faithful lost the girl to his friend. According to her narration, the messenger ended up getting married to the lady …

Olusegun Runsewe, the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has stated that the demolition of a house alleged to be the venue for a sex party in Kaduna state is in order.   In a statement released on Sunday January 3, Runsewe insisted that organising a sex party is …

Nollywood Actress, Uche Ogbodo recently revealed that she almost lost her life in 2020. The thespian made this disclosure in a reply to those criticizing her over a racy photo she shared.     https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#     She hinted that the fact that she almost died in 2020 is enough …

Gunmen suspected to be militants on Sunday, invaded Peremabiri community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State and set ablaze about 20 houses.   It was gathered that the armed men stormed Peremabiri in 50 speedboats in a bid to take control of the community from an ex-militant leader, Paul …

A stray bullet from soldiers who allegedly shot indiscriminately while chasing a driver has killed a 28-year-old pregnant woman, identified as Marian Pelemo in Kogi State on Wednesday December 29on . The mother of one was struck by the bullet while she was sitting in front of her family house …

“The fight with Fury is bigger than being undisputed” – Anthony Joshua says he’s willing to vacate WBO title in order to fight Tyson Fury in 2021

7-year-old girl dies after suffering horrific injuries from ‘years of abuse by her parents and uncle’

Former Olympian, Lindsey Vonn and fiance P.K. Subban call off engagement after three years together

Principal Joe Clark who inspired film “Lean On Me” starring Morgan Freeman dies at the age of 82

A Nigerian lady, Aghogho Ogehenekobiruo Faith has reacted with over excitement after a stranger online gave her a sizable sum of money. In a post on Sunday, December 27, 2020, the lady revealed that an anonymous person sent her N500,000. Faith took to her Twitter account to announce the good …

Joe Biden blasts Trump administration as irresponsible; accuses US defence department of obstruction on transition

Cyril Ramaphosa, South African President has announced that the country will move back to lockdown level 3, taking effect from tonight, December 28. This was contained in an address released by the South Africa president. Ramaphosa said that the move is to limit super-spreader events further, and will adjust the …

A 27-year-old Nigerian identified as Fulgens Quadio alias Kristopher Wilmer, was on Thursday, December 24 arrested in Mumbai by the Cyber Crime Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) Chennai, India for alleged commodity scam. According to police, in 2019, a complainant, K.M. Joseph of Kilpauk, Chennai alleged that he …

Popular Actress, Etinosa Idemudia, has reacted to the backlash she got after she revealed that she’s been given the ”joy of motherhood”. Etinosa has developed a somewhat controversial persona on social media and due to this, might have stepped on toes directly or indirectly. When news of her pregnancy went …

Gunmen suspected to be assassins have killed Ishaku Gata, husband of the vice chairman of Kogi local government council of Kogi State, Hon. Hassana JB Ishaku. It was gathered that Gata and one other person identified as Joshua Jonah were shot dead by five gunmen in army uniform while returning from …

A Pakistani court has ordered the release of the British-born militant, Omar Sheikh who was accused of killing an American journalist, Daniel Pearl in 2002.   Omar Sheikh was acquitted of Daniel Pearl’s murder earlier this year but had remained in jail after an appeal against that decision began.   …

Veteran Nollywood filmmaker, Chico Ejiro is dead

Disgruntled politicians are planning to launch a smear campaign to portray President Buhari as not being in charge of the nation- Femi Adesina

Spectranet 4G LTE Shines at BoICT 2020 awards …Wins Best 4G LTE Internet Service Provider of the year

The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended the deadline issued to telecommunication companies to block sim cards without the owner’s National Identification Number (NIN).   Last week, the Nigerian Communications Commission NCC ordered telecommunications companies to within two weeks block all Sim cards not linked to NIN. The order led …

Worried by the second wave of the COVID19 pandemic in Nigeria, the Presidential Taskforce on COVID19 has suggested recommendations to help in curtailing the spread of the novel virus.   The new recommendations which were announced at the briefing of the taskforce’s briefing today December 21, include a stay-at-home order for all government …

Newcastle United captain, Jamaal Lascelles and Allan Saint-Maximin are reportedly suffering from ‘long-term effects from Covid- 19 following the club’s mass outbreak.   Back in November, Newcastle’s Benton headquarters was closed after an outbreak of Covid-19 forced them to cancel training.   Federico Fernandez and Isaac Hayden confirmed they both tested …

The US Justice Department has announced charges against a Libyan former intelligence agent who allegedly built the bomb that exploded aboard Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland exactly 32 years ago. According to US Attorney General Bill Barr, who will be leaving office in two days time,   “Abu Agela …

According to football legend, Diego Maradona’s former doctor of forty years, Alfredo Cahe,  the footballer’s death was ‘a form of suicide’ .   Diego Maradona died in Argentina on November 25 from a cardiac arrest and has since been laid to rest, but Cahe believes the sporting legend may have …

A first-time mum rushed to the toilet to push out an “agonising” poo only to realise she was giving birth.   Billie Ward didn’t know she was in labour. She had been warned she probably wouldn’t give birth on her due date so thought her tummy pains were a false alarm. …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nasarawa State Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Musa Salihu Osike, for allegedly abducting a 16-year-old girl, Fatima Salihu.   Spokesman of the corps, Surajo Idris, who confirmed the arrest on Monday, said the suspect is alleged to be responsible for the sudden …

The President said this on Friday December 18, when he met with the 344 students at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Katsina State.   Buhari who disclosed that he became President of Nigeria by going to school, told the students to remain focused in pursuing their interest in …

A filmmaker from Gambia, who has low sperm count has welcomed his first biological child with his third wife after two failed marriages.     Prince Bubacarr Aminata Sankanu, a University of Stirling UK graduate took to Facebook on Saturday, December 19, to share his inspiring story and encourage men in similar …

Sugar Land police in Texas are investigating the death of a Nigerian couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide.   The husband and wife identified as Benjamin Okigbo and Theresa Okigbo were found dead at their Greatwood home on Friday morning, December 18.     https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#     The discovery was made …

Lagos State Government has ordered all schools in the state to shut down indefinitely. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a statement on Friday, titled, ‘We Cannot Afford To Relax The Battle Against Covid-19’, said the measure was crucial to public health safety amid the increasing COVID-19 cases recorded in all local …

Trump trade chief wants World Trade Organization leadership race reopened in blow to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

”The idea that you can’t question God is a lie”- writer Tito Bez-Idakula tells Christians

President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to release of over 300 students who were abducted from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina state. In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari hailed the Army for working to get the boys reunited with their families. He …

Students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State, kidnapped last Friday have been freed, according to the state government. Mustapha Inuwa, Secretary to the Katsina State Government, confirmed that about 340 of the abducted students of the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, have been released. The government official confirmed …

A Lawyer, Jirgba Terfa Jirgba has shared his version of what hppened during the brutal murder of his senior colleague, Udam Moses and his wife by suspected hersmen in Benue state.     Barrister Udam, who is a Managing Partner at Orkar, Udam and Associates (Attorneys and Legal Consultants), was killed …

Three grade 12s matriculants from Rethusegile Secondary school in Lethabong Village near Rustenburg, South Africa died in a horrible taxi accident after celebrating their graduation.     The provincial department said the three pupils were with 14 other passengers in a taxi that was transporting them from a resort near …

A Chief Magistrate Court in Uganda today December 15, dropped the charges against fast-rising Nigerian singers, Omah Lay and Tems.   The singers were arrested on Sunday, December 13, and charged with doing “acts that are likely to cause the spread of infectious disease, Covid-19” following the illegal concert at …

Breaking: Charges against Omah Lay and Tems in Uganda has been dropped

Katsina state governor, Aminu Bello Masari, says 17 out of the 333 missing students of the Government Science Secondary School in Kankara area of the state, have been found.   The governor disclosed this on Monday, December 14, during an interview with Deutsche Welle, DW Radio. According to him, the …

A Nigerian man known as Asim Balarabe Yazid has shared an inspiring story on social media of how he invested the money he meant to use to buy an iPhone 12 Pro Max. According to Asim, rather than using the money to get the sophisticated mobile device, he used it …

A total of 668 students of the Government Science Secondary School Kankara, Katsina State are reportedly still missing. Recalls that bandits had on Friday, December 11, invaded the Katsina school and abducted hundreds of students around 11pm. Following the ugly incident, relevant authorities have given conflicting figures regarding the number of students who …

Following the out break of COVID-19 during the recently aborted 2020 Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference, at least 18 top generals of the Nigerian Army have tested positive for the dreaded corona virus. That the top military officers were all confirmed to have participated in the annual conference which …

The avenging spirit of a businessman who was murdered 36 years ago, is reportedly demanding for compensation from the families of the 5 men behind the sad act.   Manica Post reported that the late businessman Costa Kafikira was allegedly killed by his then neighbours, Willard Sakupwanya, Charles Fombe, Tsakadzai Mautsi and Tambuzwa Matseketsa …

Katsina State Governor Aminu Masari has ordered the immediate closure of all schools in the state.   Recall that earlier on Saturday December 12, armed men stormed Government Science Secondary School in ?an?ara Local Government Area of the state and began shooting into the air, causing the students to flee …

Anthony Joshua in the early hours of Sunday, December 12, beat Bulgaria’s Kubrat Pulev, by a knockout in the ninth round to retain his three world heavyweight championship belts after a year away in a title defence.   Joshua regained the WBA, WBO and IBF titles in a rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr. last …

Life for 14-year-old Blessing Ugbe was a happy one, until some herdsmen stormed some farmlands in her village in Keana Local Government Area, Nasarawa State in 2018, shooting anyone in sight and destroying the farmlands. Blessing’s 49-year-old father Ugbe Iornonge, her mother Mamakor and her eldest brother Kenneth lay dead …

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has gone into self-isolation after one of his close aides tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, December 10.   The State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday December 11, said the Governor and other members of his team …

Major-General John Olu Irefin, the general officer commanding (GOC) six division, Port-Harcourt, Rivers state and land component commander, Operation Delta Safe has died of complications from COVID-19.   The deceased who was formerly the GOC 81 Division in Lagos before his posting to Port Harcourt in July 2020, had just buried his mother in …

The trigger-happy policeman who killed a young Keke Napep ride at Rukpokwu area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers state, has been detained.   LIB reported earlier that the policeman was accused of shooting the commercial tricyclist for refusing to give him N100 bribe in the early hours of today December …

Darnella Frazier, the 17 year old girl who pulled out her cell phone and hit record on May 25 during the police killing of George Floyd, has been given an award for her bravery. Darnella had gone out to the store with her younger cousin that day when she saw …

Controversial U.S-based Nigerian rapper and entertainer, Speed Darlington, has been dragged to filth after he made an unpleasant remark about singer, Runtown’s girlfriend. Speed Darlington shared a photo of popular artiste, Runtown and his South-Sudanese model girlfriend, Adut Akech Bior on his Instagram account and called her ugly. The singer wrote in part “it’s your life …

There are reports of a light aircraft crashing on Wednesday December 9 in Maili Saba, in Isiolo County of Kenya.   According to reports, there’s been no news of casualties so far. The number of occupants aboard the aircraft whose registration number is 5Y-VBB, also remains unknown.   Here are photos below;    

The body of a yet-to-be identified woman was found dumped at Osuntokun Avenue, Bodija, in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital on Tuesday, December 8.   The Fast-Track Emergency Rescue Operation squad of the Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency (OYRTMA) were called to the scene at about 11am.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451# …

Catherine Udeh, a Nigerian Disc Jockey popularly known as DJ Switch, has urged the youths to lend their voices to the #EndSARS campaign or risk being killed by insecurity, poverty and other challenges in the country. The entertainer, who filmed the shooting of protesters at Lekki toll gate in Lagos …

Minister of Transport and former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi, says he backed the presidential ambition of President Buhari in 2015 because he isn’t a tribalistic Nigeria.   Amaechi said this when he received politicians defecting from PDP to APC in Rivers state on Saturday, December 5.   As governor of …

Nigerians are the most loyal type of people I have ever seen – American singer, Enisa says as she reveals how Nigerians helped her music career The artiste who is also of Montenegrin heritage started off as a homegrown singer who performs covers of hit songs by famous music stars. …

Top US infectious disease expert Dr Fauci apologises after saying UK ‘rushed’ covid-19 vaccine approval

Governor Ayade steps out in military uniform as he launches special security operation to flush out criminals

Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, on Thursday December 3, stepped out in military uniform to launch a special security operation to flush out kidnappers, bandits and criminals out of the state.   Code-named Operation Akpakwu, the outfit draws personnel from the army, navy, Air Force and Civil Defence.     To …

Four boys aged 13-16 have been arrested after allegedly raping a 21-year-old woman in High Hazels Park.   The attack took place in Darnall, Sheffield on November 23, according to South Yorkshire Police.   The force confirmed in a statement: “Today, December 2, officers executed two warrants in the Darnall area …

The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has reacted to the killing of over 40 rice farmers in Zabarmari, Jere Local Government Area of Borno State.   JNI in a statement released by its Secretary-General Dr. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, alleged that bandits now …

SEARCH CorrectNG   NIGERIAN NEWS Insecurity: Nigeria is at the mercy of terrorists – Lai Mohammed Published 18 hours agoon November 30, 2020 By Henry Iheanacho  Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says Nigeria is currently at the mercy of insurgents because the country is being denied access to …

Four prisoners who escaped from Oko Prison during the #EndSARS crisis have been re-arrested by the police.   The suspects were paraded at the Nigeria Police Force tactical unit in Abuja, alongside others who were arrested for various offences bordering on armed robbery, car theft, unlawful possession of weapons, illegal dealing and …

Wolves have confirmed that striker Raul Jimenez suffered a fractured skull and has undergone an operation following his head clash with David Luis against Arsenal on Sunday, November 29.   The Mexican striker was stretchered off after the head clash with Arsenal defender David Luiz and was given oxygen after …

Jose Mourinho has reacted after his team, Tottenham played out a dour 0-0 draw with his former club, Chelsea, on Sunday, November 29, 2020.   Frank Lampard squared off against his mentor, Jose Mourinho, but surprisingly the very tactical game ended without any goals.     Young British-Nigerian striker, Tammy …

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 …

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. …