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Nigerian Economic Crisis Forces Nigerian Students In UK Seek Help From Food Community Charities
An economic crash in Nigeria has left many international students in the United Kingdom struggling to afford tuition fees and living expenses. At Teesside University, some students have been blocked from their studies and ordered to return home due to their financial difficulties.Debbie Fixter, man... -
Abia State Gov. Alex Otti Pays Condolence Visit to Wives of 5 Soldiers Killed in Aba (Photos)
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the wives of five soldiers who were tragically killed in Obikabia, Obingwa Local Government Area, on Thursday, May 30, 2024, by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.During his visit, Governor Otti met with the young widows of th... -
Recent Video of Actress Genevieve Nnaji Vibing to Ayra Starr's New Song Sparks Reactions
Fans are in awe of actress Genevieve Nnaji's timeless beauty after a new video of her enjoying Ayra Starr's latest track, "21," surfaced online. Genevieve, like fellow actress Kate Henshaw, has sparked admiration and curiosity among netizens for her seemingly ageless appearance.... -
Nigerian Government Warns Against Labour Unions' Minimum Wage Demand, Citing Economic Risks
The Nigerian government has expressed serious concerns over the demand by labour unions to raise the national minimum wage from N30,000 to N494,000, stating that such an increase would push the federal workers' annual wage bill to approximately N9.5 trillion. This, the government warns, could ... -
VIDEO: Nigerian Man Throws a Lavish Naming Ceremony For His Dog, Nike, and Her 7 Puppies
A Nigerian man goes viral on social media as he organizes a big naming ceremony for his dog, Nike, who gave birth to 7 puppies.This is revealed in a series of videos he made available on his page on a popular social media platform.Before the said naming ceremony for his dog, Nike, he organized a ba... -
Nollywood Star Jim Iyke Reveals Struggles with Friendship Due to Rapid Personal Growth
Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has opened up about his difficulties in forming and maintaining friendships, attributing his struggles to his rapid pace of personal growth and his disdain for holding grudges.In a candid discussion on the ‘Deep Dive’ podcast hosted by comedian Teju Babyface, Iyke expla... -
Veteran Actress Ngozi Ezeonu Recent Appearance Raises Concerns Among Fans
Ngozi Ezeonu, a well-known Nollywood actress, has recently attracted attention due to her noticeably thinner appearance in a photo that has been circulating online. This has sparked concern among her fans about her health. While changes in an individual's physical appearance can be due to a va... -
How a Young Billionaire Discovered His Wife is a Man 12 Days After Their Wedding
AK, a 26-year-old man, was left in shock and disbelief when he discovered that his newlywed wife, Adinda Kanza, was actually a man. The revelation came twelve days after their wedding ceremony.Their story began on Instagram in 2023, where AK first encountered Adinda Kanza, also 26. They chatted onl... -
Boxer, Deontay Wilder Suffers Another Loss as Zhilei Zhang Knocks Him Out in Fifth Round (VID)
Former heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder suffered a significant setback in his boxing career with a knockout defeat to Zhilei Zhang during the main event of the Matchroom Boxing vs. Queensberry Promotions event in Saudi Arabia on June 1. Despite an initially competitive fight, Zhang secured... -
Lagos Police Commissioner Sounds Alarm On Rising Drug Abuse & Cultism Among Youths
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Adegoke Fayoade, has issued a grave warning about the escalating rates of drug abuse and cultism among youths, calling for urgent and comprehensive action to address the issue. Speaking at an event on Saturday in Ikeja, organized by the Police Campaign... -
Actor, Adeniyi Johnson Knocks a Troll Who Asked Him to Conduct a DNA Test on His Set of Twins
Nollywood actor Adeniyi Johnson recently clashed with a social media troll named Trish Godfrey, who questioned the paternity of his twins. Godfrey sent a message asking if Johnson had conducted a DNA test to confirm that the children were indeed his. Johnson, who welcomed the twins last year after ... -
One Dead, Nine Arrested As Vigilantes, Protesters Clash In Rivers
The Rivers State Police have confirmed the arrest of nine individuals, including members of a local vigilante group, in connection with the shooting and killing of Oregi in Egbeda community, Emuoha Local Government Area.The incident occurred on Friday, during a protest by members of the Omuipo clan... -
BBNaija Season 7 Winner, Phyna Celebrates 27th Birthday with Beautiful Photos
Reality TV star Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, celebrated her 27th birthday by sharing stunning pictures on Instagram. The winner of BBNaija season 7 expressed her gratitude for another year and her excitement about continuing her journey through life. She wished to age graceful... -
PHOTOS: Nigerian 'Big Boy' Benjamin Ene Arrested For Overstaying Visa by 9 Months in Thailand
A 35-year-old Nigerian man named Benjamin Chiemelie Ene has been arrested on Koh Phangan, a popular tourist island in Surat Thani Province, Thailand, for overstaying his visa by nine months. According to Pol Lt Col Winit Bunchit of the Tourist Police, the arrest followed complaints from local resid... -
President Tinubu Reacts to Killing of 5 Soldiers in Aba, Releases Official Statement
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the sit-at-home actions in the South East of Nigeria, labeling them as treasonable acts. In a statement he personally signed, Tinubu responded to the recent killings of soldiers in the region by emphasizing that the exercise of restraint by security forces in res... -
Court Threatens to Jail DSS DG, Yusuf Bichi Over Nnamdi Kanu's Case
The Abuja Federal High Court has threatened to jail the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, for alleged contempt of court.The court issued the threat following the DSS’s penchant for disobeying its ruling regarding an order issued on Kanu’s visitation while ... -
Shocking Moment A Policeman Was Caught Stealing On CCTV (Video)
In a shocking incident captured on CCTV, an unidentified man, suspected to be a police officer based on the uniform he was wearing, was seen stealing from a store. The theft occurred in an empty betting shop, where the man was caught on camera leaning over the employee counter and pocketing an item... -
"Why I Don’t Mind Having Sex On First Date" - Moet Abebe Opens Up About First-Date Intimacy
Nigerian media personality and actress, Moet Abebe, recently revealed her candid views on having sex on the first date, stating that she has no regrets about her past experiences. The revelation came during the latest episode of the 'Bahd And Boujee' podcast, which she co-hosts with reali... -
Man Queries His Mother-in-Law After His Wife Asked Him For N100k To Make Her Hair
A man has questioned how his mother-in-law raised his wife after she asked him for N100k for her hair.The husband took to X to complain that his wife demanded N100k for hair "with everything going on in this country.He then sent a text message to his wife's mother to complain and he share... -
Enugu Police Recover Firearms, Arrest Suspects In Robbery And Theft Cases
Enugu State Police Command has successfully recovered a firearm and ammunition from armed robbery suspects who fled the scene, as well as arrested three individuals involved in the theft of iron rails in the metropolis.In a statement released on Saturday, the command's spokesperson, DSP Daniel... -
VIDEO: Abba Kyari Given a Warm Welcome by Family & Friends After His Release From Kuje Prison
Abba Kyari, the former Deputy Commissioner of Police in Nigeria, received a warm welcome from family and friends following his release from Kuje Prison. Kyari had been granted conditional bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja after spending approximately 27 months in detention. The court set his ba... -
Kano Emirate: Gov Yusuf Lauded By Lagos NNPP Over Sanusi’s Re-Enthronement
The Lagos State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, on Friday applauded Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State for his efforts to preserve the ancient state’s cultural heritage.The State’s Publicity Secretary of the Party, Mr Richard Benson, who gave the commendation in a statement in... -
Suspended Deputy Commissione, Abba Kyari Released After 27 Months In Detention
Abba Kyari, the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja after spending 27 months in detention. His release follows the fulfillment of bail conditions set by the Federal High Court in Abuja.Adamu Duza, spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctio... -
*soccer*] B. Dortmund (0) v (2) Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Saturday 1st June, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Wembley Referee Slavko Vincic (Slovenia) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Borussia Dortmund [/size]Edin Terzic will be without the services of Ramy Bensebaini and Julien Duranville. Apart from the duo, Sebastien Haller is the only concern... -
APC Chieftain, Joe Igbokwe Berates Aisha Yesufu For Not Acknowledging New National Anthem, She Fires Back
Joe Igbokwe, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress, has criticized activist Aisha Yesufu for what he perceives as disrespectful behaviour towards the new national anthem.Yesufu, known for her activism, refused to sing the national anthem “Nigeria we hail thee” at an event, opting ... -
Nigerians Slam Actress Yewande Adekola as She Laments Bitterly Over The Price of Garri (Video)
Social media users have slammed Yoruba actress Yewande Adekola Abiodun as she laments bitterly over the price of Garri.The movie star, in a video posted on her Instagram page, lamented over how a bag of Garri is now being sold for N80,000. She noted how Garri used to be a poor man’s food, but now... -
Why Gov. Alia Cannot Probe Me - Ex Benue Governor, Ortom Brags
The situation in Benue State involves a legal dispute between the immediate past governor, Samuel Ortom, and the current administration led by Governor Hyacinth Alia. Governor Alia set up two separate panels in February to investigate the management of the state’s finances and assets under Ortom�... -
NSCDC Arrests Suspected Pipeline Vandal's Wife, Seizes Firearms In Rivers State
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended the wife of a suspected pipeline vandal and seized two fabricated guns in Rivers State. This was confirmed in a statement released by NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, on Saturday in Abuja.According to Afolabi, the... -
Abia State Govt Places N25m Bounty on Killers of 5 Soldiers in Aba
The Abia State Government has placed a N25m bounty on the killers of five soldiers in the Aba area of the state on Thursday, May 30.GISTMANIA earlier reported that unknown gunmen on Thursday attacked the military unit at Obikabia Junction, Ogbor Hill area, killing the five soldiers and setting the ... -
Why I’ll Never Stand For The New National Anthem – Aisha Yesufu Finally Breaks Silence
Aisha Yesufu, a popular Nigerian activist, has vowed not to acknowledge the new national anthem.She vowed that she will always sit down during the rendition of the re-introduced national anthem, ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’.The socio-political activist has been in the news following a viral video tha... -
Women Returning From Burial Escape Death After Container-laden Trailer Rams into Their Buses
The harrowing yet miraculous incident happened Anambra State, Nigeria, where Dozens of women, who had attended a burial and were traveling back to Oraifite, narrowly escaped death when a container-laden truck crashed into their buses. The gravity of the situation was evident as the women, visibly o... -
Fubara Cancels Wike’s 10,000 Jobs As Rivers Crisis Deepens
The lingering political crisis in Rivers State took a new turn on Friday following the announcement by Governor Siminalayi Fubara that his administration cancelled 10, 000 jobs in the State Civil Service approved by the immediate past government.The employments were approved by his predecessor and ... -
11 Suspects Declare Wanted By Police Over Plateau Killings
11 suspects have been declared wanted over attacks on communities and killings in Barkin Ladi, Bassa, Bokkos and Riyom local government areas of Plateau State.The announcement was made on Friday, May 31, at a press conference held in Jos at the headquarters of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a special... -
"Why We Suspended Helicopter Landing Levy" – Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo
The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development says the 300 dollars helicopter landing levy collection by its concessionaire has been suspended.Mr Odutayo Oluseyi, Head, Press and Public Affairs Unit of the ministry, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in Lagos.Oluseyi sai... -
54yrs Old Woman Shares Testimony as She Gives Birth to Her 1st Child After 13yrs of Marriage (VID)
A 54-year-old woman has joyfully shared her testimony after giving birth to her first child following 13 years of marriage. This remarkable event has brought immense happiness to her and her family, serving as a powerful story of hope and perseverance.For over a decade, the woman and her spouse fac... -
Singer, Portable Gets a New Title, 'Godfather of Single Mothers Association'
Portable, a well-known and often controversial Nigerian street-hop artist, recently received a notable honor from the Single Mothers’ Association. The association has awarded him the title of 'Godfather'. This accolade was given during a function he attended, where he was seen dressed s... -
I Put Asake, Seyi Vibez On My Album Despite Being Rivals – Singer Ayra Starr Explains Why
Afrobeats sensation, Ayra Starr clarifies her reason for collaborating with Asake and Seyi Vibez, despite the rivalry between the two superstars.In an interview on The Beat FM Lagos, Ayra Starr explained that her choice to work with them was purely based on her admiration for their musical talents.... -
Nollywood Stakeholders Divided Over FG’s Ban On Smoking, Ritual Scenes
The plan by the Federal Government to enforce the prohibition of money rituals, ritual killings, smoking and glamourising such vices in Nigerian films is generating mixed reactions.It could be recalled that the Executive Director/CEO, National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, Dr Shaibu Husseini... -
You're a Liar & a Thief - BBNaija Star, Saga Calls Out Colleague, Khalid, Over Unpaid Debt
A former Big Brother Naija housemate, Saga, has called out his colleague, Khalid, over alleged non-payment of debt.Saga called Khalid out in a post on his Instagram page.He accused Khalid of being a liar and a thief for not paying his money.He wrote, “ You are a liar and a literal thief.“I don... -
Police Arrest Suspect Involved In Abduction & Death Of Pregnant Woman In Rivers State
Rivers State Police have apprehended a suspect involved in the abduction and gang-rape resulting in the death of a pregnant woman. The police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the arrest of the suspect, identified only as Emeka, to Punch newspaper.The victim, Chigbewejim Steward, a five-mo...
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