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![HEARTBREAKING! Footballer, Kayode Olanrewaju's 3 Children Allegedly Belongs To Pastor Adegboyega As DNA Reveals]()
HEARTBREAKING! Footballer, Kayode Olanrewaju's 3 Children Allegedly Belongs To Pastor Adegboyega As DNA Reveals
Nigerian international footballer Kayode Olanrewaju, known for his time as a forward at Manchester City, is facing a devastating personal crisis that could see him lose almost everything he has worked for throughout his career. Shocking revelations have surfaced suggesting that Kayode may not be th... -
![Mohbad Was Using My Glory to Excel in His Music Career – Mohbad’s Father Claims]()
Mohbad Was Using My Glory to Excel in His Music Career – Mohbad’s Father Claims
Mr. Aloba, the father of the late musician Mohbad, revealed in a recent video that his son leveraged his own success to gain fame in Nigeria prior to his passing.In the video, Mr. Aloba shared that Wunmi’s pastor, Mohbad’s widow, informed the family that the late musician had been utilizing his... -
![Man, Osazee Kenneth Convicted & Jailed For Spraying Naira Notes at a Funeral in Edo]()
Man, Osazee Kenneth Convicted & Jailed For Spraying Naira Notes at a Funeral in Edo
Osazee Kenneth Imagbenikaro has been convicted by Justice C.A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court in Benin City for the offense of spraying naira notes at a funeral ceremony on April 28, 2023. Imagbenikaro admitted guilty to the charges brought against him, which were based on Section 21(3) of the C... -
![Shocking Moment a Trader Was Caught Spraying Sniper on The Stockfish in Lagos Market (Video)]()
Shocking Moment a Trader Was Caught Spraying Sniper on The Stockfish in Lagos Market (Video)
A Nigerian lady has expressed shock after catching a trader allegedly adding a deadly pesticide, Sniper to stockfish. The lady observed the incident while shopping at the market. When she complained and asked him why he was adding the pesticide to food, he retorted by telling her to either leave or... -
![Nigeria Army Dismisses Four Soldiers Over Killing of NSCDC Officer in Niger State]()
Nigeria Army Dismisses Four Soldiers Over Killing of NSCDC Officer in Niger State
The Niger State Police Command has paraded four dismissed soldiers arrested over the killing of an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kingsley Chimetalo. Spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, May 24, 2024, said the ... -
![You Have No Future Here - Lagos Labour Party Spokesperson, Ife Salako Tackles Wole Soyinka (VID)]()
You Have No Future Here - Lagos Labour Party Spokesperson, Ife Salako Tackles Wole Soyinka (VID)
In the video he shared via his social media page, Ife Salako criticized Wole Soyinka for contributing to the country's problems instead of helping resolve them, considering his age and influence. He accused the Nobel laureate of supporting an individual with a camp that includes killers, drug ... -
![Thousands of GMO Mosquitos Released in Djibouti To Eliminate Mosquitoes Causing Malaria]()
Thousands of GMO Mosquitos Released in Djibouti To Eliminate Mosquitoes Causing Malaria
Genetically engineered mosquitoes have been released in the tiny East African country of Djibouti to combat a surge in malaria infections caused by an invasive vector.This initiative started on Thursday, comes as Djibouti, one of Africa’s smallest nations with just over a million residents, grapp... -
![Former Abia State First Lady, Odochi Orji Dumps PDP]()
Former Abia State First Lady, Odochi Orji Dumps PDP
There's quite a political shake-up happening in Abia State. The departure of both the former First Lady, Mrs. Odochi Orji, and her son, Chinedum Orji, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could indeed signal a significant shift in the state's political landscape. Their decisions to lea... -
![How Will This National Anthem Bill Help to Solve Hunger, Insecurity?- Rep Member, Ahmad Satomi Challenges His Colleagues]()
How Will This National Anthem Bill Help to Solve Hunger, Insecurity?- Rep Member, Ahmad Satomi Challenges His Colleagues
A video of a member of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Satomi, challenging his colleagues over the National Anthem bill has made the rounds on social media.In the video, Senator Satomi who represents Jere Federal constituency, Borno state, asked his colleagues how Nigeria reverting to the old N... -
![Minister, Uju Kennedy Makes U-Turn, Donates to Mass Wedding For 100 Orphaned Girls in Niger]()
Minister, Uju Kennedy Makes U-Turn, Donates to Mass Wedding For 100 Orphaned Girls in Niger
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, recently announced scholarships and distributed various gifts to 100 orphaned girls in Niger State. This initiative took place ahead of a mass wedding sponsored by Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly.Initially,... -
![Man, Onybuchi Anele Di£s After Police Allegedly Shot Him in The Face With T£argas in Abuja]()
Man, Onybuchi Anele Di£s After Police Allegedly Shot Him in The Face With T£argas in Abuja
A father of one, identified as Onybuchi Anele, has passed away after he was allegedly sh%t with a t£argas canister by a policeman in Abuja.It was gathered that he the tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, May 22, while Anele was returning from work.Narrating what transpired, an eyewitness who spo... -
![Kano Residents Gripped By Tension As Gov Yusuf Orders Arrest Of Deposed Emir, Ado Bayero]()
Kano Residents Gripped By Tension As Gov Yusuf Orders Arrest Of Deposed Emir, Ado Bayero
Tension has gripped Kano State following reports of the alleged forcible return of deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero.This is as the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has ordered his immediate arrest.Daily Post reports that the governor, his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam and other top gove... -
![Julius Abure Suspended As Labour Party's National Chairman]()
Julius Abure Suspended As Labour Party's National Chairman
Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has been suspended from the party in Ward 3 in Arue-Uromi, in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.The party cited alleged high-handedness and anti-party activities.A letter of suspension dated May 14, 2024, and another let... -
![Women Remain More Unfaithful Than Men In Relationship – Singer, Seun Kuti Declares]()
Women Remain More Unfaithful Than Men In Relationship – Singer, Seun Kuti Declares
Controversial Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti has claimed that women are more unfaithful in relationships and marriages than men.He said the notion that men cheat more than women was a propaganda.The maverick singer spoke on the ‘Bahd & Boujee’ Podcast co-hosted by reality star Tolanibaj and a... -
![Father Taken To Custody For Defiling Daughter In Ondo]()
Father Taken To Custody For Defiling Daughter In Ondo
The NSCDC Ondo State division has reported the apprehension of a 40-year-old farmer, Abraham Achibong, on charges of incest with his 14-year-old daughter in Akure, the capital city of the state.In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the corps, Aidamenbor Daniel, he said that “Achibong ... -
![Power Minister, Adelabu Reels Out Why National Grid Hasn’t Collapsed In Last 2 Months]()
Power Minister, Adelabu Reels Out Why National Grid Hasn’t Collapsed In Last 2 Months
Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has said that issues surrounding the constant collapse of the National grid are being resolved.The Minister spoke on Friday at the ongoing Ministerial Sectorial Update put together by the Federal Government to offer the Ministers the opportunity to present th... -
![Vice-President Kashim Shettima Highlights $25 Billion Spent Annually On Fuel Imports, Promises End To Dependency]()
Vice-President Kashim Shettima Highlights $25 Billion Spent Annually On Fuel Imports, Promises End To Dependency
Vice-President Kashim Shettima revealed on Friday that Nigeria spends approximately $25 billion annually on importing petroleum products. However, Shettima expressed confidence that this heavy reliance on fuel imports will soon be a thing of the past, thanks to the concerted efforts of President Bo... -
![ONE YEAR! President Tinubu Pledges Commitment To Nigerians, Declares End To Nation's "Bleeding"]()
ONE YEAR! President Tinubu Pledges Commitment To Nigerians, Declares End To Nation's "Bleeding"
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a meeting with Yoruba Leaders of Thought on Friday, pledged his unwavering commitment to meeting the expectations of Nigerians, asserting that the nation's period of "bleeding" has come to an end.Expressing deep concern over the state of local governme... -
![Watch Video Of Paul Okoye As He Traditionally Weds Girlfriend, Ivy Ifeoma Amid Pregnancy Rumors]()
Watch Video Of Paul Okoye As He Traditionally Weds Girlfriend, Ivy Ifeoma Amid Pregnancy Rumors
Nigerian music star, Paul Okoye otherwise known as Rudeboy has traditionally tied the knot to his girlfriend, Ivy Ifeoma.The singer in videos captured online was seen with the influencer and model in her hometown in Igbere, Abia State with her family. According to reports, the second half of Psquar... -
![Gov Yusuf Reveals What He Will Do To Judge Who Tried To Halt Sanusi’s Reinstatement]()
Gov Yusuf Reveals What He Will Do To Judge Who Tried To Halt Sanusi’s Reinstatement
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, said that the Judge who halted Emir Muhammad Sanusi Lamido's reinstatement, simply abused power. The governor stated that he would bring the issue to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum to be tackled accordingly. Recall that Governor Yusuf had signed a bill re... -
![Photo of Lady Allegedly Behind Basketmouth and Wife Elsie's Marriage Crash Surfaces]()
Photo of Lady Allegedly Behind Basketmouth and Wife Elsie's Marriage Crash Surfaces
The Instagram blogger known as The Tattle Room has caused a significant stir online by revealing the alleged reason behind the dissolution of comedian Basketmouth (Bright Okpocha) and his wife Elsie Okpocha's marriage. The blogger claims that Victoria Eze, who is also known as Miz Vick and is ... -
![JUST IN: Governor Yusuf Presents Letter Of Reinstatement To Emir Sanusi (Photos)]()
JUST IN: Governor Yusuf Presents Letter Of Reinstatement To Emir Sanusi (Photos)
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, said that the Judge who halted Emir Muhammad Sanusi Lamido's reinstatement, simply abused power. The governor stated that he would bring the issue to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum to be tackled accordingly. Recall that Governor Yusuf had signed a bill re... -
![Nigerian Man Regrets Decision After Helping Others Secure Jobs Abroad]()
Nigerian Man Regrets Decision After Helping Others Secure Jobs Abroad
A Twitter user has shared a story how helping others abroad boomeranged. @darkestgrey_ shared the story on Twitter how a Nigerian man who helped fellow countrymen secure jobs at his workplace abroad was badly rewarded. According to the user, the student had a good work relationship, which gave him ... -
![Woman Accuses Diddy Of Drugging, Rap3ing And Forcing Her To Have Sex With His Late Girlfriend]()
Woman Accuses Diddy Of Drugging, Rap3ing And Forcing Her To Have Sex With His Late Girlfriend
Another woman has come forward and filed a lawsuit against American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs for allegedly drugging and raping her multiple times, starting when she was a student at New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology in the 1990s. Diddy's latest accuser, April Lampros,... -
![Actor, Zubby Michael Causes Stir With His Response To Claims That Angela Okorie Loves Him]()
Actor, Zubby Michael Causes Stir With His Response To Claims That Angela Okorie Loves Him
Nigerian actor Zubby Michael has sparked a social media storm with his response to claims that his colleague Angela Okorie has romantic feelings for himAngela has recently used her social media platform to launch a series of attacks against Zubby, hurling insults and accusing him of involvement in ... -
![Court Seizes $4.7m, N830m, Multibillion Assets Linked To Emefiele]()
Court Seizes $4.7m, N830m, Multibillion Assets Linked To Emefiele
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has issued an interim order for the forfeiture of $4,719,054 million USD, N830,875,611 million, and various properties associated with the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Yellim Bogoro made the order on T... -
![You Need To have 'Ashawo' Vibes If You Don't Want Your Husband To Cheat - Clergyman]()
You Need To have 'Ashawo' Vibes If You Don't Want Your Husband To Cheat - Clergyman
A Nigerian clergyman, Apostle Okose, has caused a stir online following his advice to married women, In a video he posted online, the clergyman said until a woman ‘’graduates from being a wife to her husband's side chic,'' he will never stop cheating. He said; ‘’No man ... -
![Some Nigerians Who Are Supposed To Be On Trial Are In High Positions - Soyinka]()
Some Nigerians Who Are Supposed To Be On Trial Are In High Positions - Soyinka
Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has expressed concern over the pervasive impunity in Nigeria, highlighting that individuals implicated in corruption cases are now prominent figures dominating the nation's political scene, instead of facing trial as expected. Speaking with Noble Nigeria, the ... -
![HUH? Woman And Her Two Daughters Stabbed To Death In Ghana]()
HUH? Woman And Her Two Daughters Stabbed To Death In Ghana
A woman, Alberta Armah Hagan and her two daughters have been killed in their apartment at Net Link Estate in Kasoa, in the Central Region, Ghana.A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder.The suspect, who is reportedly the deceased’s boyfriend, is believed to have committed the hei... -
![UPDATE! Last Voice Note of Ebonyi Varsity Student Who Committed Suicide After Repeatedly Failing a Course]()
UPDATE! Last Voice Note of Ebonyi Varsity Student Who Committed Suicide After Repeatedly Failing a Course
A final year student of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Favour Ugwuka, left a WhatsApp voice note lamenting her alleged ordeal in the hands of a lecturer before she committed su!cide.GISTMANIA earlier reported that Favour was found d£ad behind her hostel at the Ishieke Campus of the university... -
![Tension Heighten in CBN As Olayemi Cardoso Approves Mass Sacking]()
Tension Heighten in CBN As Olayemi Cardoso Approves Mass Sacking
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is currently undergoing significant restructuring under its new governor, Olayemi Cardoso. This restructuring has resulted in the dismissal of several high-ranking officials. Initially, seven directors were sacked, with another twelve senior executives scheduled fo... -
![University Of Ibadan Longest Serving Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ayo Banjo Is Dead]()
University Of Ibadan Longest Serving Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ayo Banjo Is Dead
Prof. Ayo Banjo, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (U.I.) has died at the age of 90.Banjo, an Emeritus Professor of English, was the longest-serving vice chancellor of the University of Ibadan.He was vice chancellor of I.U. between 1984 and 1991.Banjo was said to have died early Fr... -
![Nigerian Man Charged For Importing Heroin Concealed In Paint Brushes Into Australia]()
Nigerian Man Charged For Importing Heroin Concealed In Paint Brushes Into Australia
A 26-year-old Nigerian man has been arrested over the alleged importation of nearly 9kg of heroin concealed in paint brushes and will face a Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday, 24 May, 2024. The Australian Federal Police, AFP began an investigation in February 2024 after Australian Border Force ... -
![JNR POPE: The Boat Driver is Not Certified, Only One Life Jacket Was Available - NSIB Reports]()
JNR POPE: The Boat Driver is Not Certified, Only One Life Jacket Was Available - NSIB Reports
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released its preliminary report on the boat mishap that claimed the lives of actor Junior Pope and four others in Anam river on April 10.In its report released on Friday, May 24 and presented by its director, Cpt. Alex Baden, the agency said it wa... -
![Minister Claims FG Is Unaware Dangote Imports Crude From US]()
Minister Claims FG Is Unaware Dangote Imports Crude From US
The Federal Government has said it was unaware that Dangote Refineries imports its crude oil from the US.The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Heineken Lokpobiri, said the country is blessed with enough crude to supply all the refineries in the country, including the modular ones.The ... -
![We Know South Africa’s Strengths, Weaknesses – Super Eagles Coach, Finidi Reveals]()
We Know South Africa’s Strengths, Weaknesses – Super Eagles Coach, Finidi Reveals
Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has claimed he knows the strengths and weaknesses of the South African team.Finidi’s side will entertain Bafana Bafana in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying tie at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Friday, June 7.The 53-year-old revealed that his video anal... -
![Troops Arrest Nigerian Syndicate Supplying Fuel To Cameroonian Rebels]()
Troops Arrest Nigerian Syndicate Supplying Fuel To Cameroonian Rebels
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted and apprehended eight members of a syndicate that specialises in smuggling fuel from Nigeria to the Ambazonian rebels in the Republic of Cameroon to facilitate terrorists’ activities.The Nigerian Army, in a post on its official X Handle on Friday, said... -
![Engineer, Anthony Akin Risks 7-Year Jail Term For Allegedly Stealing ₦500k Cement In Lagos]()
Engineer, Anthony Akin Risks 7-Year Jail Term For Allegedly Stealing ₦500k Cement In Lagos
A 43-year-old construction site engineer, Anthony Akin, who allegedly stole 50 bags of cement worth ₦500,000, on Friday appeared before an Ejigbo Magistrate’s Court, Lagos.Akin, whose address was not provided, is facing a charge of stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.The prosecutor, ASP Be... -
![NAFDAC Seal Shops With Unwholesome Drugs, Others In Abuja, Arrests Owners]()
NAFDAC Seal Shops With Unwholesome Drugs, Others In Abuja, Arrests Owners
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Friday, sealed three shops at Kpaduma Community 2, Asokoro District and Nyanya Motor Park of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the agency on Thursday also raided drug hawker... -
![Manchester City v Manchester United: English FA Cup Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Manchester City v Manchester United: English FA Cup Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Saturday 25th May, 2024 Time : 3:00 pm Stadium Wembley Referee Andrew Madley (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Manchester City [/size]Pep Guardiola does not have any new issues hampering his preparations ahead of the FA Cup final. Against Manchester United on Saturday, the Ma...
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