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![Nigerian Man, John Nwankwo Noko Deported For Assaulting Kenyan Woman In Wheelchair]()
Nigerian Man, John Nwankwo Noko Deported For Assaulting Kenyan Woman In Wheelchair
In a significant development, John Nwankwo Noko, a Nigerian national caught on CCTV camera assaulting a Kenyan woman confined to a wheelchair in Nairobi, has been deported from the country.The incident, which occurred on April 26, 2024, gained widespread attention after footage of Nwankwo's as... -
![Sports Minister, John Enoh Roots For Peseiro’s Return To Super Eagles]()
Sports Minister, John Enoh Roots For Peseiro’s Return To Super Eagles
Sports minister John Enoh is rooting for Jose Peseiro’s return to the Super Eagles job.It was learnt from a reliable source within the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, that Enoh has already established contact with Peseiro’s representatives over his possible return to the Super Eagles.Peseiro ... -
![UNN Final Year Student, John Udochukwu Elekwachi Abducted by Armed Men]()
UNN Final Year Student, John Udochukwu Elekwachi Abducted by Armed Men
Armed men have abducted John Udochukwu Elekwachi, a final-year student of Combined Social Sciences at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.It was gathered that Elekwachi, a campus blogger, was picked up by some yet-to-be-identified armed men last Monday at his lodge in the middle of the night a few da... -
![Man, John Timothy Arraigned For Allegedly Stealing N1.2m From Dead Man’s Bank Account]()
Man, John Timothy Arraigned For Allegedly Stealing N1.2m From Dead Man’s Bank Account
The Police, on Thursday, arraigned a 30-year-old man, John Timothy, before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for alleged N1.2 million theft from a dead man’s bank account.The defendant, whose address was not provided, is facing charges of conspiracy and stealing.The prosecutor, Olalekan A... -
![Renowned Singer And Music Producer, Young John Opens Up About Transition From Producing To Singing]()
Renowned Singer And Music Producer, Young John Opens Up About Transition From Producing To Singing
Renowned singer and music producer, John Udomboso, popularly known as Young John, has revealed that the passing of his mother served as a catalyst for his shift from music production to singing.In an insightful interview with Nandi Madida on Apple Music's Africa Now Radio, the Aquafina crooner... -
![I’m Honoured To Be Compared With Him – Don Jazzy On Comparison With Young John]()
I’m Honoured To Be Compared With Him – Don Jazzy On Comparison With Young John
Veteran Nigerian producer and singer, Michael Collins Ajereh, aka Don Jazzy, has reacted to the comparison between him and his colleague, Young John.Gistmania reports that some fans on social media have been comparing Young Jonn to Don Jazzy since the former YBNL producer switched to singing.Reacti... -
![How Kidnappers Kill Edo Bank Manager, John Otobo After Reportedly Collecting N8M Ransom]()
How Kidnappers Kill Edo Bank Manager, John Otobo After Reportedly Collecting N8M Ransom
Mr John Otobo, the manager of Union Bank, Igueben branch in Edo State, has been reportedly killed by kidnappers after they allegedly collected N8m ransom.Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this report but it was gathered that his body was found in the bush after ransom ... -
!["Why Nigerians Must Pray For Tinubu" – US-Based Gospel Singer, John Kola-Idowu]()
"Why Nigerians Must Pray For Tinubu" – US-Based Gospel Singer, John Kola-Idowu
Concerned by the current economic and security challenges in the country, an American-based Nigerian Evangelist, John Kola-Idowu has emphasized the need for Nigerian people to pray for the present administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to succeed.Kala-Idowu who said praying for the present a... -
![400L Nasarawa Varsity Student, John Rudeh Declared Missing After Palliative Stampede]()
400L Nasarawa Varsity Student, John Rudeh Declared Missing After Palliative Stampede
John Rudeh, a 400-level student of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), has been reported missing. A statement issued by the university’s Students Security Task Force, SSTF unit said Rudeh went missing on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the stampede that occurred before the distribution of... -
![60Yr Old Man, John Ukoh Docked For Stealing Three Cars In Lagos]()
60Yr Old Man, John Ukoh Docked For Stealing Three Cars In Lagos
A Magistrate Court sitting in Yaba, Lagos State, has arraigned one John Ukoh, a 60-year-old man for the alleged stealing of three cars.Gistmania reports that the defendant is facing a one-count charge of stealing three cars with a total value of N9.8m.Delivering the judgment, Magistrate O.Y. Adefop... -
![Moment Actor, John Cena Goes Nakεd While Presenting Best Costume Awards At 2024 Oscars]()
Moment Actor, John Cena Goes Nakεd While Presenting Best Costume Awards At 2024 Oscars
Hollywood actor and former WWE champion, John Cena, made a memorable appearance wearing even less than his wrestling attire at the 2024 Oscars.John Cena appeared naked on the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood at Sunday’s 96th Academy Awards in a bit with host Jimmy Kimmel.During the introdu... -
![VIDEO: Check Out Many Times Actor, John ‘Mr Ibu’ Okafor Had Made Us Laugh]()
VIDEO: Check Out Many Times Actor, John ‘Mr Ibu’ Okafor Had Made Us Laugh
On Saturday, the sad news of the passing of the popular Nigerian veteran actor and comedian, John Okafor, aka, “Mr Ibu,” caught many Nigerians by surprise. He was aged 62.Mr Ibu featured in over 200 Nollywood films, and for many Nigerians, he was a household name for his rib-cracking performanc... -
![Veteran Nollywood Actor, John Okafor Popularly Known As Mr. Ibu Is Dead]()
Veteran Nollywood Actor, John Okafor Popularly Known As Mr. Ibu Is Dead
The Nigerian entertainment industry is in mourning following the untimely demise of veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu. The beloved comic actor, renowned for his comedic prowess and infectious laughter, passed away after a prolonged battle with illness.Mr Ibu's hea... -
![NAF Officer, Air Commodore John Ijudigal Foils ‘one Chance’ Robbery, Rescues Victims In Abuja]()
NAF Officer, Air Commodore John Ijudigal Foils ‘one Chance’ Robbery, Rescues Victims In Abuja
A serving officer of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Commodore John Ijudigal, has foiled a ‘one-chance’ robbery and kidnap attempt in Wuse, Abuja. A statement by the NAF Spokesman, AVM Edward Gabkwet, on Saturday, February 17, says the incident occurred on Feb. 14 along Accra Road, Wuse Zone ... -
![John Dumelo Not Destined To President In Ghana” – Spiritualist Tells Actor And Politician]()
John Dumelo Not Destined To President In Ghana” – Spiritualist Tells Actor And Politician
A controversial spiritualist Bishop Kwabena Asiamah, also known as Ajagurajah has said that John Dumelo is not destined to be a president.According to Ajagurajah, despite being seen by some as a future leader, Dumelo will never be the president of Ghana.Ajagurajah went on to say that the actor’s ... -
![VID: 'Your 1st Fruit Is For Me, Not For The Church' - Pastor John Tells Members & Church Excos]()
VID: 'Your 1st Fruit Is For Me, Not For The Church' - Pastor John Tells Members & Church Excos
Pastor John Anosike has caused a serious controversy after telling church members and executives that their first fruit is for him. According to him, they should pay their first fruits to him. He made the statement while preaching to members during Sunday Service. The topic of the first fruit has b... -
![Ogun Police Arrest 43-Yr-Old Pastor, Clinton John For Alleged Defilement Of 16-yr-old Girl]()
Ogun Police Arrest 43-Yr-Old Pastor, Clinton John For Alleged Defilement Of 16-yr-old Girl
The Ogun Police Command says it has arrested a 43-year-old pastor, Clinton John, for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old girl (name withheld) at Agbado area of the state.The command’s Spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Ota on Saturday.Odutola explain... -
![Are They Dating? -Tongues Wag As Singer, Young John Spotted With Michelle Alozie In Lagos]()
Are They Dating? -Tongues Wag As Singer, Young John Spotted With Michelle Alozie In Lagos
Notable singer and music producer, Young John was recently spotted with the female footballer, Michelle Alozie in Lagos.In the photo, the duo were seen close to each other; having a cup in their hands with Young John smoking.The picture subsequently triggered reactions from cybernauts with some env... -
![Comic Actor, John Okafor A.k.a Mr. Ibu Undergoes Another Surgery Weeks After He Had His Leg Amputated]()
Comic Actor, John Okafor A.k.a Mr. Ibu Undergoes Another Surgery Weeks After He Had His Leg Amputated
Sources told Vanguard that he has undergone another surgery, cutting off part of the same leg that was initially amputated last month. His health is said to have degenerated to the point that he hardly talks again.There are also fears over the deteriorating health of another veteran actor, Amaechi ... -
![Former NNPC GMD, Thomas John, Is Dead]()
Former NNPC GMD, Thomas John, Is Dead
Dr. Thomas Maurice Asuquo John, a former Group Managing Director, GMD, and acting Alternate Chairman of the Board of the defunct Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has passed on at the age of 84.His demise was announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd.In a s... -
![Elizabeth John Slam Daddy Freeze For His Controversial, Blasphemous Utterances About The Church]()
Elizabeth John Slam Daddy Freeze For His Controversial, Blasphemous Utterances About The Church
Interior designer Elizabeth John has called out Daddy Freeze for his "blasphemous" utterances. Freeze regularly questions religious leaders and their teachings, an act that Elizabeth is now condemning. She accused Freeze of taking pleasure in ridiculing the Christian faith. She also calle... -
![How Suspected Ritualists Kill 12-Year-Old Boy, John Soyinka In Ogun]()
How Suspected Ritualists Kill 12-Year-Old Boy, John Soyinka In Ogun
Suspected ritualists have reportedly killed a 12-year-old boy, John Soyinka in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.The corpse of the boy was discovered at Kotogbo community inside Asero Estate, Abeokuta on Monday morning with his eyes removed while his wrists were also said to have been cut off.It was... -
![Gospel Singer, John Idowu Donates 2 Boreholes To Osun Community, Distributes Palliatives]()
Gospel Singer, John Idowu Donates 2 Boreholes To Osun Community, Distributes Palliatives
Nigerian-America-based gospel singer, Evang. John Kola-Idowu has handed over two motorized borehole water projects to residents of Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, with a charge to residents to always ensure maintenance of public utility among others.Speaking during the commissio... -
![I Don’t Want To Be Limited To Just One Woman Say Singer, Young John]()
I Don’t Want To Be Limited To Just One Woman Say Singer, Young John
Nigerian music producer and singer, John Udomboso, professionally known as Young John, has recently opened up about his belief in polygamy, expressing a preference for the freedom it provides over monogamous relationships.In a candid conversation with media personality Toke Makinwa on the ‘Toke M... -
![Popular Actor, John Dumelo Walks Backward For 30 Minutes After Losing Bet (Video)]()
Popular Actor, John Dumelo Walks Backward For 30 Minutes After Losing Bet (Video)
John Dumelo, the popular Ghanaian actor, was recently caught on camera walking backwards. The actor honored his promise by walking backward barefooted from Legon to Presbyterian Boys Senior High School after losing a bet. The actor had openly stated that if Presec, a prestigious high school, defeat... -
![Israel-Hamas War: Footballer John Ogu Challenges Those Against Him For Supporting Israel To A Physical Fight]()
Israel-Hamas War: Footballer John Ogu Challenges Those Against Him For Supporting Israel To A Physical Fight
Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu has challenged those against him for supporting Israel to a fight!Ogu while reaffirming his support for Israel, condemned the October 7th attack by Hamas terrorists, saying after seeing photos from the attack, he believes animals won’t even do that.Ogu, who plays... -
![Nigerian Police Begin Investigation into Suspected Poisoning of Tourism Minister, Lola Ade-John]()
Nigerian Police Begin Investigation into Suspected Poisoning of Tourism Minister, Lola Ade-John
The State Criminal Investigation Department has been ordered to take over from the Mabushi Police Division immediately in the ongoing investigation into the alleged poisoning of the Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, who is being treated at the Federal Medical Center. Commissioner of Police for th... -
![Nigerian Tourism Minister, Lola Ade-John Reportedly Poisoned, Fights For Life]()
Nigerian Tourism Minister, Lola Ade-John Reportedly Poisoned, Fights For Life
This comes after she reportedly suffered acute poisoning from unknown origins, Peoples Gazette reports.Lola Ade-John, 60, was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, shortly after she started manifesting symptoms of her poisoning, according to family sources familiar with her ordeal, PG reports... -
![Middle Aged Man, John Swept Away By Heavy Flood In Abia]()
Middle Aged Man, John Swept Away By Heavy Flood In Abia
A middle-aged man, identified as John, over the weekend, swept away by a heavy flood in Umuahia, the Abia State capital.It was gathered that the horrible incident happened in the Uzuakoli Road arean during an heavy downpour.According to Daily Post, the victim, who until his death was a commercial t... -
![BREAKING Legendary Music Producer, John Oboh aka 'Mighty Mouse' Is Dead]()
BREAKING Legendary Music Producer, John Oboh aka 'Mighty Mouse' Is Dead
Popular music producer and director, John Oboh, professionally known as ‘Mighty Mouse’, who created the Ajegunle rhythm in the 90s, has reportedly passed on.Mighty Mouse died today, September 18, in Lagos after battling illness suspected to be cancer.A source close to the family confirmed his d... -
![Guinness World Record: Nigerian Marathoner Reader, John Obot Hits 145 Hours Target]()
Guinness World Record: Nigerian Marathoner Reader, John Obot Hits 145 Hours Target
After the initial setback caused by “equipment/power failure leading to technical issues” , the Nigerian marathoner reader, John Obot, on Monday, reached his 145-hour target.This was achieved at exactly 2 p.m. while he was reading Echoes of the Traditional Society, authored by Akpandem James, ... -
![Adamawa Man, John Lands In Police Net After Killing Brother Accused Of Witchcraft]()
Adamawa Man, John Lands In Police Net After Killing Brother Accused Of Witchcraft
An Adamawa man has landed in Police custody after allegedly killing his elder brother, who was accused of witchcraft.The man, 42-year-old John Clerkson, from Dumna Zarbu in Guyuk Local Government Area of Adamawa State, reportedly murdered his 57-year-old elder brother, Mohammed Clerkson.The suspect... -
![Guinness World Record: Nigerian Man, John Obot Attempts To Read Aloud For 145 Hours]()
Guinness World Record: Nigerian Man, John Obot Attempts To Read Aloud For 145 Hours
A Nigerian man, John Obot, is seeking to break the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon reading aloud.Mr Obot, from Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria, has done over 50 hours as of Monday night. He started on 9 September and is expected to read for six days.He is hoping to reach 145 hou... -
![63Yr Old Man, John Mahan Arrested For Defiling Two Sisters Aged 4 And 8 In Plateau]()
63Yr Old Man, John Mahan Arrested For Defiling Two Sisters Aged 4 And 8 In Plateau
The Plateau State Police Command has apprehended a 63-year-old man, John Mahana, for defiling two sisters, aged 4 and 8, at Mabel village, Batura Ward in Bokkos Local Government Areas of the state. Mahama was paraded at the Command's Headquarters in Jos on Monday, September 4, 2023, alongside... -
!["I Don’t Need To Be A Footballer To Be Sports Minister" – Newly Inaugurated Minister, John Enoh]()
"I Don’t Need To Be A Footballer To Be Sports Minister" – Newly Inaugurated Minister, John Enoh
Newly-inaugurated Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has replied critics who queried his ability to deliver in the Ministry assigned to him, saying he needs not be a footballer to lead the sports sector.Gistmania reports that stakeholders in the sector expressed shock at the appointment of ... -
!["Biblically A Woman Is Not Supposed To Be A Pastor"- Nigeria-based Ghanaian Pastor John Nyamadi]()
"Biblically A Woman Is Not Supposed To Be A Pastor"- Nigeria-based Ghanaian Pastor John Nyamadi
The General Overseer of Christian Ministry of Reconciliation (Grace and Truth) Pastor John Nyamadi, has said that a woman is not supposed to be a pastor. Pastor Nyamadi, who moved to Nigeria in August 1978, stated this in an interview with Punch when asked about the doctrine of his church. “Our... -
![Popular Ghanaian Actor, John Dumelo Reportedly Loses Mother To Cold Hands Of Death]()
Popular Ghanaian Actor, John Dumelo Reportedly Loses Mother To Cold Hands Of Death
Ghanaian actor, farmer cum politician, John Dumelo has sadly lost his mother to the cold hands of death.John took to his Instagram page to share the news. He revealed that his mother died peacefully yesterday August 15 at her home surrounded by family.Before her death, John Dumelo always showed the... -
![Ghanaian Actress, Moesha Boduong Opens Up About Alleged Affair With Married Actor, John Dumelo]()
Ghanaian Actress, Moesha Boduong Opens Up About Alleged Affair With Married Actor, John Dumelo
Actress Moesha Boduong has opened up about an alleged affair with actor and politician, John Dumelo.Boduong caused a massive stir on Instagram Monday when she released a video claiming to have had an affair with the married actor.Moesha described herself as ‘John Dumelo’s mistress’ in her pos... -
![Divorce In Catholic Church Is Grievous Sin, Says Priest, Fr. John Jonathan]()
Divorce In Catholic Church Is Grievous Sin, Says Priest, Fr. John Jonathan
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. John Jonathan, has advised couples against divorce, saying it is not just a big mistake, but a grievous sin in the sight of God.Jonathan gave the warning in his sermon at St Finberrs’ Catholic Church, Rayfield, Jos, on Sunday. ”Marriage is instituted by God, hence co... -
![Nigerian British Actor, John Boyega, Reveals Wizkid As His All-Time Favorite Nigerian Artiste]()
Nigerian British Actor, John Boyega, Reveals Wizkid As His All-Time Favorite Nigerian Artiste
In a recent podcast interview on Netflix, British actor John Boyega expressed his admiration for several Nigerian artistes, but he revealed that Wizkid holds a special place in his heart.Boyega, who was born to Nigerian parents in Britain, stated that he likes a lot of Nigerian artists, including B...
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