Mercy Eke, winner of the 2019 edition of the BBNaija reality TV show has revealed how a fan made her lose millions of naira in a deal with a champagne company. According to Mercy, she was approached by a champagne company that wanted her to sign a deal with them and …
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Tuface Idibia named new UNHCR ambassador
Legendary Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia popularly known as Tuface, now 2Baba, has become the first Nigerian to be appointed a Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. A statement released by the agency on Tuesday states that the singer was appointed due to his commitment to improving …
Read More »Husband breaks the wrist of a lady preventing him from beating his wife.
An abusive man has broken the wrist of a lady who tried to stop him from beating his wife. According to the lady identified as Mogbonjubola Awofolu, the man, Tobi came to her house to beat up his wife, when she tried stopping him, he carried her dressing mirror and …
Read More »Photos of couple involved in murder-suicide incident in Lagos + graphic photos from the murder scene.
New photos of Chris Ndukwe and Olamide Alli —the couple who were involved in the trending murder-suicide incident that happened at Victory Park estate in Lagos over the weekend— have emerged online. On Monday, June 22, news made the rounds of how the groom-to-be, Chris stabbed his fiance, Olamide to …
Read More »Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo apologizes to President Buhari over the demolition of Nigerian High Commission in Accra
Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addoa has called President Muhammadu Buhari Over the demolition of the Nigerian High Commission in Accra. In a telephone conversation on Tuesday, June 23, Akufo-Addo apologised over the unfortunate incident that has sparked reactions from the Nigerian government. Last week Friday, June 19, a businessman who …
Read More »Oyo state govt modifies resumption of schools in the state; Teachers to resume on June 29 while students on July 6
Barring any last-minute change, the Oyo State Government has modified the resumption of schools in the state that was earlier scheduled for June 29. The Government had earlier directed all terminal classes including Primary Six (Pry 6), Junior Secondary School Three (JSS3) and Senior Secondary School Three (SSS3) to resume …
Read More »Suspected armed bandit arrested in Niger state (photo)
Suspected armed bandit arrested in Niger state
Read More »Hollywood producer, David Guillod charged with 11 sex crimes, including rape and kidnapping of four women
Hollywood producer, David Guillod charged with 11 sex crimes, including rape and kidnapping of four women
Read More »Donald Trump suspends H-1B, H-4 work visas till year end
Donald Trump suspends H-1B, H-4 work visas till year end
Read More »Saudi Arabia bars international pilgrims for Hajj due to Coronavirus
Saudi Arabia bars international pilgrims for Hajj due to Coronavirus
Read More »55-year-old man hacked to death by unknown persons in Imo (graphic photos)
A 55-year-old man has been hacked to death by yet-to-be-identified persons in Ahaba Orodo community area in Imo state. The spokesperson of the state police command, Ikeikwu Orlando, in a statement released today June 22, said operatives of the Divisional Police Headquarters, Mbaitoli acting on a report earlier made to the …
Read More »Police rescue abducted Philippino lady lured to Nigeria by a Nigerian man she met on Facebook
A 40yr old Philippino lady identified as Irene Torento Panashas, has been rescued by operatives of the Enugu State Police Command at Neke-Uno Village, Enugu East LGA, Enugu State six (6) months after she arrived Nigeria from the Philippines in an apparent but unsuccessful search for love. ? A statement released by …
Read More »Police parade three brothers arrested for running a fake foundation using the name of force spokesperson, Frank Mba
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested three brothers identified as Emmanuel Ushie 23; Henry Ushie, 30 and a graduate of Statistics from Anambra State University and Matthew Ushie, 28, and an OND graduate from Federal Polytechnic Oko, for running a fake Frank Mba Foundation bank account with FCMB. A statement released by …
Read More »Saudi Arabia bars international pilgrims for Hajj due to Coronavirus
Saudi Arabia has banned international visitors from making the Islamic pilgrimage, or Hajj this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Authorities announced in a statement that the pilgrimage, which is set to begin at the end of July, will be “very limited” in size and restricted to Saudi residents …
Read More »“Stop media trial. Innocent until proven guilty,” — DBanj reacts to rape allegation.
Popular Nigerian Singer, D’banj, has reacted to the backlash he received from the ‘media’ following the messy scandal that ensued after he was accused of rape by a lady identified as Seyitan. Recall on the 3rd of June, 2020, Seyitan shared details of being raped by D’banj on Twitter. The …
Read More »British Superbike star, Ben Godfrey dies in tragic crash at the age of 25
British Superbike star, Ben Godfrey dies in tragic crash at the age of 25
Read More »His song is not for a campaign of hate – Tom Petty’s family says as it issues cease and desist order to Trump campaign
His song is not for a campaign of hate – Tom Petty’s family says as it issues cease and desist order to Trump campaign
Read More »Vulcaniser arrested for stealing his customer’s panties for ritual purposes in Ogun
Vulcaniser arrested for stealing his customer’s panties for ritual purposes in Ogun
Read More »Justin Bieber denies sexual assault allegations, plans to take legal action
Justin Bieber denies sexual assault allegations, plans to take legal action
Read More »I am not a politician – Ondo Police Commissioner reacts to viral video of him trying to stop Ondo state Deputy Governor from leaving the state house
Ondo State Police Commissioner, Salami Bolaji has reacted to the controversy that trailed a viral video of him trying to stop Ondo state Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi from leaving the state house in Akure. In a statement released by Police spokesman ASP Tee-Leo Ikoro, the police commissioner insisted that he is apolitical and …
Read More »Man arrested for killing his children with wooden pestle in Anambra
The arrest of a 34-year-old man identified as Ifeanyi Apusiobi of Azu Ogbunike in Oyi LGA of Anambra State for reportedly killing his two kids with wooden pestle has been confirmed by the Anambra state police command. The suspect identified as Ifeanyi who crushed his children; Chinecherem Apusiobi aged 7 …
Read More »I Stole My Client’s Pant For Money Ritual – Vulcaniser Confesses In Ogun (Photo)
Operatives of the Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police have arrested a 22-year-old vulcanizer, Dele Ope, for allegedly stealing a pant of her client for money ritual, Vanguard reports. The Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, who revealed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday, …
Read More »I am not a politician – Ondo Police Commissioner reacts to viral video of him trying to stop Ondo state Deputy Governor from leaving the state house
I am not a politician – Ondo Police Commissioner reacts to viral video of him trying to stop Ondo state Deputy Governor from leaving the state house
Read More »One dead and at least 11 injured in Minneapolis shooting
One dead and at least 11 injured in Minneapolis shooting
Read More »Domestic and International flights remain suspended- NCAA
Domestic and International flights remain suspended- NCAA
Read More »20-year-old man arrested for allegedly raping his neighbour’s 6-year-old daughter in Anambra
20-year-old man arrested for allegedly raping his neighbour’s 6-year-old daughter in Anambra
Read More »APC is becoming a threat to Buhari’s legacy, Former National Chairman, Oyegun declares
John Oyegun, the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the crisis rocking the ruling party. This was contained in a statement titled ‘Before its too Late’ which was released on Saturday, June 20. Oyegun stated that the APC is now becoming a threat to …
Read More »Primary school teacher, GTBank officials and lawyer arrested over controversial N550m
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) has arrested a primary school teacher identified as Mrs. Roseline Uche Egbuha after an investigation revealed that she was allegedly involved in money laundering. According to the anti-graft agency (ICPC), investigation showed that the money found in the bank account of the primary school …
Read More »Oshiomhole’s masquerade will dance naked in the market – Saraki
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has reacted to the defection of Governor Godwin Obaseki to the Peoples Democratic Party and the suspension of the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Adams Oshiomhole. Saraki who welcomed Obaseki to the PDP, said he ignored Oshiomhole’s verbal attack because he knew “a day …
Read More »Court acquits man accused of defiling neighbours’ 9-year-old daughter
A man accused of defiling his neighbour’s 9-year-old daughter has been discharged and acquitted by a Lagos High Court. Niyi Oyelami, who was accused 5 years ago of defiling his neighbours’ 9-year-old daughter, was discharged and acquitted by Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye of a Lagos High Court sitting in Igbosere. The …
Read More »Invest in your wife, when you go broke it’s her who’ll feed you, not your friends – Man advises
A man has adviced his fellow men to invest in their partners more than they spend partying about with friends. Taking to Facebook, netizen Solomon Emmanuel explained that, as a man, when things go down south financially, most of your friends will leave you to your fate. He added further that, …
Read More »Alleged Rape: 15000 people sign petition to strip D’Banj of UN appointment
Over 15,000 persons have now signed a petition to strip Nigerian singer, D’Banj, of his UN appointment and endorsements with popular brands amid the rape allegations he’s facing. The award-winning singer was accused of rape by one Seyitan, who claimed the incident took place in a hotel room back in …
Read More »Edo Guber: PDP grants waiver to Obaseki to contest in governorship primary
Few hours after he joined the party, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has granted a waiver to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki to contest the Edo governorship election primary. A statement signed by the publicity secretary of the party, Kola Ologbondiyan, said the …
Read More »Buhari’s government rejects report of ‘genocide against Christians in Nigeria’
Buhari’s government rejects report of ‘genocide against Christians in Nigeria’
Read More »Twitter labels Donald Trump’s ‘racist baby’ video mocking CNN, as manipulated media
Twitter labels Donald Trump’s ‘racist baby’ video mocking CNN, as manipulated media
Read More »US-based 51 year old Nigerian man sentenced to jail for love scam on 13 victims
A 51-year-old Nigerian man, Ronayerin Ogolor, has been sentenced to three years in prison for commiting internet fraud in the United States. Ogolor, who naturalized in the US had scammed hundreds of thousands of dollars from 13 victims from around the US and Italy. In October 2019, Ogolor …
Read More »Alleged Rape: Tiwa Savage, MI Abaga, Rita Dominic react to the arrest of DBanj’s accuser.
Nigerian celebrities have reacted to the ongoing saga between Dbanj and Seyitan, the lady who accused him of raping her in 2018. Recall a lady identified as Seyitan took to her social media page to accuse award-winning singer, Dbanj of raping her in 2018. Fast forward to 17th, June 2020, …
Read More »JUST IN: “Hushpuppi is Nigeria’s most-wanted hacker” — EFCC.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has issued a statement on the arrest of alleged fraudster and socialite, Ray Hushpuppy. The anti-graft commission disclosed that Hushpuppy has a case to answer over his involvement in a multi-million dollar fraud. Below is the statement signed by the agency’s media chief, …
Read More »32-year-old man arrested for allegedly defiling 7-year-old girl in Anambra
32-year-old man arrested for allegedly defiling 7-year-old girl in Anambra
Read More »Kazakhstan’s first president Nazarbayev tests positive for COVID-19
Kazakhstan’s first president Nazarbayev tests positive for COVID-19
Read More »Half brother of Robert Fuller, the man whose body was found hanging from a tree has been shot and killed during a shootout with LA County deputies
Half brother of Robert Fuller, the man whose body was found hanging from a tree has been shot and killed during a shootout with LA County deputies
Read More »Jude Okoye asks police for the release of man who sent death threats to him.
Music executive, Jude Okoye has asked Police to release the young man who issued death threats to him over Cynthia Morgan’s career saga. He revealed in a tweet this morning, June 17, that he asked the police to release the young man after he made statements, wrote an undertaking, and …
Read More »EFCC arrests fake DSS officer for allegedly stealing from Mauritanian
EFCC arrests fake DSS officer for allegedly stealing from Mauritanian
Read More »K-Pop star, Yohan dies at the age of 28
K-Pop star, Yohan dies at the age of 28
Read More »We’re analysing new COVID-19 ‘miracle’ drug, it’s a welcome news – WHO
We’re analysing new COVID-19 ‘miracle’ drug, it’s a welcome news – WHO
Read More »Eight Championship players and staff test positive for Coronavirus
Eight Championship players and staff test positive for Coronavirus
Read More »Dangote not a co-owner of Executive Jets Services Ltd
Dangote not a co-owner of Executive Jets Services Ltd
Read More »APC names Abiola Ajimobi as acting national Chairman after court suspended Oshiomole
APC names Abiola Ajimobi as acting national Chairman after court suspended Oshiomole
Read More »Linking me with Naira Marley flight is ridiculous – Fashola tells Executive Jets Services boss
Linking me with Naira Marley flight is ridiculous – Fashola tells Executive Jets Services boss
Read More »North Korea blows up liaison office shared with South Korea after Kim Jong Un’s sister threatened military action (Video)
North Korea has blown up its joint liaison office with South Korea after Kim Jong Un’s sister threatened military action at the Korean border. Seoul’s Unification Ministry said the destruction of the building in the North Korean border town of Kaesong happened on Tuesday. South Korean media reported …
Read More »U.S. sanctions 6 Nigerian cyber criminals for stealing $6m from U.S. businesses and individuals
The Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in a coordinated action with the U.S. Department of Justice, on Tuesday announced it had taken action against six Nigerian nationals for allegedly conducting an elaborate scheme to steal over six million dollars from vulnerable victims across the United …
Read More »JUST IN: EFCC arrests Social Media Influencer and Instagram comedian, Adeherself, four others for Internet Fraud. — Adeherself confessed to being a picker.
The EFCC Lagos Zonal Office, has arrested five alleged internet fraudsters, including one Adedamola Adewale, a self-acclaimed social media influencer, for their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud. The five suspects were apprehended in different areas of Lagos during a raid by operatives. While Adewale, 20, and his accomplice, Lamina Hamzat …
Read More »Aisha Buhari’s ADC released after he was detained following his faceoff with President Buhari’s nephew
Aisha Buhari’s ADC released after he was detained following his faceoff with President Buhari’s nephew
Read More »Dabiri-Erewa tasks US to ensure thorough investigation into killing of Nigerian-American, Toyin Salau
Dabiri-Erewa tasks US to ensure thorough investigation into killing of Nigerian-American, Toyin Salau
Read More »Oyo state reviews curfew, churches and mosques to operate at 25 per cent capacity
The Oyo state government has reviewed the curfew order issued to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the state. Governor Seyi Makinde’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa said the curfew would now run from 10pm to 4am. While churches and mosques were directed to operate at 25 per cent capacity; public gathering …
Read More »Indian passenger dies on board evacuation flight from Lagos
Indian passenger dies on board evacuation flight from Lagos
Read More »Your group is a mere irritant — Femi Adesina blasts Ango Abdullahi for saying President Buhari has failed the North
Your group is a mere irritant — Femi Adesina blasts Ango Abdullahi for saying President Buhari has failed the North
Read More »Couple found dead inside their apartment in Imo state. (photos)
Couple found dead inside their apartment in Imo state. (photos)
Read More »Atlanta protesters block interstate, set fire to restaurant where police killed black man
Atlanta protesters block interstate, set fire to restaurant where police killed black man
Read More »Another female student raped and killed inside a church in Ibadan
Another female student raped and killed inside a church in Ibadan
Read More »PDP reacts to shooting at the Presidential villa following an alleged fight in President Buhari’s family
PDP reacts to shooting at the Presidential villa following an alleged fight in President Buhari’s family
Read More »Atlanta police chief, Erika Shields resigns amid backlash over fatal shooting of a black man
Atlanta police chief, Erika Shields resigns amid backlash over fatal shooting of a black man
Read More »Melania Trump had plastic surgery, lied about her age, and has ‘proof in writing’ that her son will be treated equal to Trump’s other kids – New book claims
Melania Trump had plastic surgery, lied about her age, and has ‘proof in writing’ that her son will be treated equal to Trump’s other kids – New book claims
Read More »Woman who referred to her raped 2-year-old daughter as “ashawo” loses custody of her children; sent to rehabilitation home.
Woman who referred to her raped 2-year-old daughter as “ashawo” loses custody of her children; sent to rehabilitation home.
Read More »NAF immortalizes Reverend Sister who died rescuing her students during the Abule-Ado explosion (photos)
NAF immortalizes Reverend Sister who died rescuing her students during the Abule-Ado explosion
Read More »EFCC didn’t recover N7.9 Billion from me – Rochas Okorocha
EFCC didn’t recover N7.9 Billion from me – Rochas Okorocha
Read More »President Buhari to address the nation today June 12
President Buhari to address the nation today June 12
Read More »JK Rowling opens up for the first time about suffering abuse and sexual assault
JK Rowling opens up for the first time about suffering abuse and sexual assault
Read More »Unknown man brought in to Abuja hospital by policemen
Unknown man brought in to Abuja hospital by policemen
Read More »Imo police arrests two women for stealing two year old boy (photos)
Imo police arrests two women for stealing two year old boy (photos)
Read More »Girl suffers severe burns after her neighbour poured boiling water on her. (Photos)
Girl suffers severe burns after her neighbour poured boiling water on her. (Photos)
Read More »Court frees 16-year-old girl who killed her father’s friend when he allegedly tried to rape her.
Court frees 16-year-old girl who killed her father’s friend when he allegedly tried to rape her.
Read More »Dismissed police officer arrested after he mounted a checkpoint to extort the public in Niger state (photo)
Dismissed police officer arrested after he mounted a checkpoint to extort the public in Niger state (photo)
Read More »WHO makes dramatic U-Turn on comments about asymptomatic spread of COVID-19 after Harvard scientists slammed the organization for ‘creating confusion’
WHO makes dramatic U-Turn on comments about asymptomatic spread of COVID-19 after Harvard scientists slammed the organization for ‘creating confusion’
Read More »Stoke City manager Michael O’Neill tests positive for COVID-19
Stoke City manager Michael O’Neill tests positive for COVID-19
Read More »WTO accepts Okonjo-Iweala’s nomination as DG, ignores Egypt’s protest
WTO accepts Okonjo-Iweala’s nomination as DG, ignores Egypt’s protest
Read More »Imo police arrests two women for stealing two year old boy
Imo police arrests two women for stealing two year old boy
Read More »Brazil withdraws bid to host Women’s World Cup in 2023 due to financial fears caused by the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic
Brazil withdraws bid to host Women’s World Cup in 2023 due to financial fears caused by the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic
Read More »‘The Flash’ star, Hartley Sawyer fired over racist and misogynistic tweets
‘The Flash’ star, Hartley Sawyer fired over racist and misogynistic tweets
Read More »Resident Doctors in Nigeria threaten to go on strike over unpaid COVID-19 allowances, others
Resident Doctors in Nigeria threaten to go on strike over unpaid COVID-19 allowances, others
Read More »Tech entrepreneur, Kendall Ananyi denies sexual harassment allegation after being called out by female tech consultant
Tech entrepreneur, Kendall Ananyi denies sexual harassment allegation after being called out by female tech consultant
Read More »Abia state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu tests positive for Coronavirus
Abia state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu tests positive for Coronavirus
Read More »Miyetti Allah president denies saying Fulanis will rule Nigeria forever
Miyetti Allah president denies saying Fulanis will rule Nigeria forever
Read More »Suspected hitmen for Eiye, Aiye, confraternity arrested in Lagos
Suspected hitmen for Eiye, Aiye, confraternity arrested in Lagos
Read More »‘The kind of customer I’m happy to lose’ – Jeff Bezos says as he shares email he got from an angry customer who’s against his support for Black Lives Matter movement
‘The kind of customer I’m happy to lose’ – Jeff Bezos says as he shares email he got from an angry customer who’s against his support for Black Lives Matter movement
Read More »Police arrest woman for stabbing neighbor over minor misunderstanding in Lagos
Police arrest woman for stabbing neighbor over minor misunderstanding in Lagos
Read More »US officially demands UK hand over Prince Andrew to be quizzed over his links to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
US officially demands UK hand over Prince Andrew to be quizzed over his links to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
Read More »IPOB is using Christianity to wage war against Nigerian state – Presidency
IPOB is using Christianity to wage war against Nigerian state – Presidency
Read More »Police arrest woman for stabbing neighbor over minor misunderstanding in Lagos
Police arrest woman for stabbing neighbor over minor misunderstanding in Lagos
Read More »US officially demands UK hand over Prince Andrew to be quizzed over his links to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
US officially demands UK hand over Prince Andrew to be quizzed over his links to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
Read More »IPOB is using Christianity to wage war against Nigerian state – Presidency
IPOB is using Christianity to wage war against Nigerian state – Presidency
Read More »Update: LUTH denies Twitter user’s claim that it’s staff refused to treat 18-year-old sales girl raped by dispatch rider
Update: LUTH denies Twitter user’s claim that it’s staff refused to treat 18-year-old sales girl raped by dispatch rider
Read More »Madagascar’s education minister fired for attempted embezzlement over her plans to buy $2.2million sweets for school children
Madagascar’s education minister fired for attempted embezzlement over her plans to buy $2.2million sweets for school children
Read More »Police PRO, Frank Mba gives three reasons why most rapists go unpunished in Nigeria and tips to ensure justice for rape victims
Police PRO, Frank Mba gives three reasons why most rapists go unpunished in Nigeria and tips to ensure justice for rape victims
Read More »Death of another African American father-of-two who said “I can’t breathe” while handcuffed in police custody in March is ruled a homicide
Death of another African American father-of-two who said “I can’t breathe” while handcuffed in police custody in March is ruled a homicide
Read More »FG removes petrol price cap, gives marketers freedom to fix price
FG removes petrol price cap, gives marketers freedom to fix price
Read More »Man who raped two-year-old girl sentenced to death in Kaduna
Man who raped two-year-old girl sentenced to death in Kaduna
Read More »Nigerian man narrates how he was allegedly extorted by SARS officers who arrested him after getting a haircut in Lagos
Nigerian man narrates how he was allegedly extorted by SARS officers who arrested him after getting a haircut in Lagos
Read More »“My daughter was raped and stabbed to death” – Father of student who was killed by armed robbers in Ibadan reveals
“My daughter was raped and stabbed to death” – Father of student who was killed by armed robbers in Ibadan reveals
Read More »Even if you rape a woman, deny it – Twitter influencer, Dehkunle of Africa is heard saying in voice note leaked by another influencer
Even if you rape a woman, deny it – Twitter influencer, Dehkunle of Africa is heard saying in voice note leaked by another influencer
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