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![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 ... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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 ... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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 ... -
![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... -
![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,... -
![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 ... -
![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 ... -
![Girl Storms Social Media To Find Husband Before Father’s December 2024 Deadline]()
Girl Storms Social Media To Find Husband Before Father’s December 2024 Deadline
A 24-year-old Nigerian lady has come online to lament after her father issued her an ultimatum to get married before the end of 2024. In the video posted on TikTok, the woman talked about the conversation she had with her father. Thinking he was joking, she revealed that he called her a week after ... -
![American Singer, Sean Kingston And Mother Arrested After Raid At Singer’s Florida Mansion]()
American Singer, Sean Kingston And Mother Arrested After Raid At Singer’s Florida Mansion
In a SWAT team operation, the rented Florida mansion belonging to singer Sean Kingston was raided. His mother, Janice Turner, was arrested on charges of fraud and theft linked to the installation of a large television. The raid took place on Thursday in a Fort Lauderdale suburb popular with celebri... -
![Tenant Rants as Landlady Increases Rent Over Current Price of Bag of Rice (Video)]()
Tenant Rants as Landlady Increases Rent Over Current Price of Bag of Rice (Video)
A tenant has taken to social media to lament after her landlady increased house rent from N800K to N1M. She stated that the increment was as a result of the current price of bag of rice in the market. The angry tenant was spotted ranting over the unfairness of the whole thing. She could be heard co... -
![Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Excited as Last Son, Michael Graduates From California State University]()
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Excited as Last Son, Michael Graduates From California State University
Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has celebrated with her son, Michael Ekeinde after he graduated from California State University. She took to her Instagram page to share the wonderful news. The graduation ceremony was attended by Omotola and her first daughter and son. Sharing a video fro... -
![Pandemonium As Corpers Scamper For Safety As Cow Invades Their Camp (Video)]()
Pandemonium As Corpers Scamper For Safety As Cow Invades Their Camp (Video)
A video has captured the moment serving youth corpers scampered for safety after a cow invaded the orientation camp. The youth corpers had gathered at their campground for their usual activity when the cow escaped from where it was tied and began charging at them. The terrified corpers fled for saf... -
![Why Zubby Michael And Mercy Johnson Have Refused to Reply Me – Angela Okorie]()
Why Zubby Michael And Mercy Johnson Have Refused to Reply Me – Angela Okorie
Nigerian actress, Angela Okorie has continued to slam Zubby Michael and Mercy Johnson. This is as she opened up on why they have refused to reply her. She spoke via her Instagram story. According to Angela Okorie Zubby Michael and Mercy Johnson have refused to respond to her allegations because the... -
![DSS Refused Court Order to Allow Nnamdi Kanu Meet His Lawyers ‘In A Secret Room’ – Ejimakor]()
DSS Refused Court Order to Allow Nnamdi Kanu Meet His Lawyers ‘In A Secret Room’ – Ejimakor
Aloy Ejimakor, the lead Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has slammed the Department of State Services, DSS. He accused DSS of refusing to obey a legitimate order of court. Ejimakor said DSS operatives refused to allow Kanu meet with his lawyers in a secret roo... -
![Minister Backs Niger Mass Wedding, Makes Donations]()
Minister Backs Niger Mass Wedding, Makes Donations
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has offered scholarshipsand gift items to 100 orphaned girls in Niger State on Thursday, ahead of their mass wedding today (Friday). The mass wedding is being sponsored by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji. The min... -
![Court Stops 21 LGAs Of Anambra From Receiving Federal Allocations]()
Court Stops 21 LGAs Of Anambra From Receiving Federal Allocations
A High Court in Abuja, sitting at Apo, has banned 21 Local Government Areas, LGAs, in Anambra State from receiving allocations from the consolidated revenue funds. The court, in the ruling that was delivered by Justice Bello Kawo, restrained the Accountant General of the Federation and the Minister... -
![Otedola Hails Daughter, DJ Cuppy Over Appointment By British Monarchy]()
Otedola Hails Daughter, DJ Cuppy Over Appointment By British Monarchy
Billionaire businessman, Femi Otodola has congratulated his daughter, Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, on her recent appointment as King’s Trust International Ambassador to King Charles III.Gistmania reports that British monarch King Charles III invited DJ Cuppy to a reception at Buckingham Palace... -
![I Signed An NDA Before Working With Beyonce - Tems]()
I Signed An NDA Before Working With Beyonce - Tems
Nigerian singer, Tems has revealed that before working with American singer, Beyonce, she was asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Tems talked about her experience working with the global superstar on her 2022 album, “Reinassance” in an interview with the New York Times. ‘“My tea... -
![I Am Shattered, Pained & Broken - Ruby Ojiakor Weeps Profusely As She Mourns Junior Pope]()
I Am Shattered, Pained & Broken - Ruby Ojiakor Weeps Profusely As She Mourns Junior Pope
Popular Nigerian actress, Ruby Ojiakor has taken to Instagram to mourn the tragic demise of her bestie and colleague, Junior Pope days after he was buried.She shared a heartbreaking video of herself crying at Junior Pope’s funeral, along with a video collage of their cherished moments together.Sh... -
!["My Reinstatement Shows No Man Can Take What God Has Given" – Emir Sanusi]()
"My Reinstatement Shows No Man Can Take What God Has Given" – Emir Sanusi
Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has praised Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the members of the House of Assembly for their bravery in rescuing Kano State and Nigeria through his reinstatement.He said his reinstatement is a testament what God has given, no man can take itThe emir spoke shortly ... -
![VID; Love Is About Constant Sacrifices, You Have To Put Your Partner First - BBNaija Neo Says]()
VID; Love Is About Constant Sacrifices, You Have To Put Your Partner First - BBNaija Neo Says
Ex-BBNaija housemate, Neo Akpofure has taken to instagram to give his opinion on the concept of love.He disclosed how people often don’t grasp that love requires sacrifices and being willing to put oneself second.He emphasized that prioritizing a loved one shows the significance they hold in one�... -
![BREAKING: Police Release Abuja Editor, Madu Onuorah On Bail]()
BREAKING: Police Release Abuja Editor, Madu Onuorah On Bail
The Nigerian Police Force, NPF, has released Madu Onuorah, the publisher and editor-in-chief of a newspaper platform, on bail after he was reportedly abducted from his residence in Lugbe, Abuja on Wednesday.Onuorah’s release was announced by the management of the Globalupfront Newspapers in a sta... -
![BREAKING: Tribunal Upholds Hope Uzodinma’s Election As Imo Governor]()
BREAKING: Tribunal Upholds Hope Uzodinma’s Election As Imo Governor
On Friday, the Imo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal affirmed the victory of Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Imo State.The tribunal, which gave its ruling in Abuja, also dismissed the petition of the Labour Party, LP, and its governorship candida... -
![JUST IN: Abducted Anambra Catholic Priest Regains Freedom]()
JUST IN: Abducted Anambra Catholic Priest Regains Freedom
The Anambra State Government has declared the release of Reverend Father Basil Gbuzuo, a Catholic priest who was abducted.The priest was last week abducted at Nkpor, close to Onitsha, by unknown gunmen.Press Secretary to Anambra State Governor, Mr Christian Aburime, who announced the priest’s rel... -
![VIDEO: Seun Kuti Shares His Thought On Monogamy, Reveals Fela Had Over 100 Girlfriends]()
VIDEO: Seun Kuti Shares His Thought On Monogamy, Reveals Fela Had Over 100 Girlfriends
Nigerian singer, Seun Kuti has given his opinion on monogamy, stating that it is not feasible.When asked about his stand on monogamy, he stated that powerful men should have the support of many goddesses given to them by their ancestors.The musician made his opinion public in an episode of the Bad ... -
![Vladimir Putin Ready To End The Ukraine War]()
Vladimir Putin Ready To End The Ukraine War
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is ready to end the war with Ukraine. According to Reuters, Putin is ready to halt the war with a negotiated ceasefire that recognises the current battlefield lines. “Putin can fight for as long as it takes, but Putin is also ready for a ceasefire – to freeze ... -
![King Charles Of England Hosts Cuppy Otedola at Buckingham Palace (Photo)]()
King Charles Of England Hosts Cuppy Otedola at Buckingham Palace (Photo)
His Majesty King Charles III shares a joke with Cuppy. He hosts a star-studded King’s Trust International reception at Buckingham Palace. Cuppy Otedola, an Ambassador of The King’s Trust International, meets with His Majesty King Charles III, at Buckingham Palace. Cuppy is amongst a few to be i... -
![Police Rescue Five Kidnapped Victims In Kogi Forest]()
Police Rescue Five Kidnapped Victims In Kogi Forest
The Kogi State Police Command has rescued five victims kidnapped earlier at Aresuare area of Ajaokota, Kogi Central.They were said to have been rescued in Adogo forest near Ajaokota, in Kogi Central by the police led by SP Yusuf Hantsi in collaboration with the local vigilantes on Thursday.In a sta... -
![UPDATE: FG Distributes N15bn In NEEDS Assessment Funds To Polytechnics]()
UPDATE: FG Distributes N15bn In NEEDS Assessment Funds To Polytechnics
The sum of N15 billion has been distributed to federal and state polytechnics as part of the 2022 NEEDS assessment fund.This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, on Thursday, May 23, during the commissioning of the 22 NEEDS Assessment Intervention Projects at the Kadu... -
![Nigerian And His Fiancee's Wedding Called Of After Couple Was Arrested For $3.123m Fraud]()
Nigerian And His Fiancee's Wedding Called Of After Couple Was Arrested For $3.123m Fraud
The wedding ceremony between a Nigerian man, Darlington Akporugo, and his fiancée, Jasmin Sood, which was billed to take place tomorrow, May 25 in Houston, USA, has been called off, following their arrest over alleged fr@ud. The Fulshear couple was arrested in April on charges of conspiring to def... -
![LOL Lady Organizes Photoshoot With Bag Of Rice Due To High Cost (Video)]()
LOL Lady Organizes Photoshoot With Bag Of Rice Due To High Cost (Video)
A womman who purchased a bag of rice for N75,000 has staged a photoshoot due to the high cost. The beautiful lady shared the video on her TikTok page, @beauty___pills, where she has gathered many funny reactions. She revealed she bought the food item at a whopping price of N75,000, which shook her... -
![Actress Uche Ogbodo’s ID Card Showing Her Real Age Surfaces Amidst Doubt That She is 38yrs]()
Actress Uche Ogbodo’s ID Card Showing Her Real Age Surfaces Amidst Doubt That She is 38yrs
The controversy around Nigerian actress Uche Ogbodo's age began when she celebrated her birthday and stated that she was 38 years old. This claim was met with skepticism by many online users, who accused her of lying about her age. The backlash prompted Ogbodo to release a photo of her interna... -
![I Hope Peter Obi Does Not Express Interest in The Next Election - Wole Soyinka]()
I Hope Peter Obi Does Not Express Interest in The Next Election - Wole Soyinka
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has publicly criticized Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in Nigeria's 2023 election, claiming that Obi is "unfit" to lead the country. Soyinka's criticism extends to accusations that Obi is behind the online trolls who have di... -
![VIDEO: Fully Laden Fuel Tanker Goes up In Flame In NNPC Station Along Fadeyi Area in Lagos]()
VIDEO: Fully Laden Fuel Tanker Goes up In Flame In NNPC Station Along Fadeyi Area in Lagos
A fuel tanker caught fire at an NNPC fuel station in Fadeyi, Lagos State, on the night of May 23. The incident led to a significant blaze, causing extensive damage. Emergency services responded to the scene to contain the fire and prevent further spread. There are currently no detailed reports on t... -
![They Kidnapped Him – Soyinka Makes Shocking Claim About Nigerian Govt, Nnamdi Kanu]()
They Kidnapped Him – Soyinka Makes Shocking Claim About Nigerian Govt, Nnamdi Kanu
Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has stated that despite the inciteful statements made by the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, the Nigerian government made a mistake by detaining him. During a recent interview with Noble Nigeria, the literary icon highlighte...
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