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![India Police Arrest Nigerian Men, Donchucks Okeke & Celestine Anugwa With Drugs Worth Over N51M]()
India Police Arrest Nigerian Men, Donchucks Okeke & Celestine Anugwa With Drugs Worth Over N51M
Two Nigerian nationals have been arrested by the India Police with more than 3,300 Ecstasy pills and 600 gm of MDMA (Methylenedioxy-Methamphetamine) powder valued at Rs 1 crore (N51,748,548.04)The accused has been identified as Donchucks Okeke aka Tam Tam Dominique, 39, and Celestine Anugwa aka Ome... -
![Kwara Govt Explains Why 2,414 Teachers Employed By Ex-Gov Ahmed Were Sacked]()
Kwara Govt Explains Why 2,414 Teachers Employed By Ex-Gov Ahmed Were Sacked
Kwara State government has explained why it disengaged 2,414 teachers from the service of the State Universal Basic Education Board.The teachers’ disengagement was announced in a statement titled, ‘Kwara govt takes stand on 2019 SUBEB workers, offsets pending seven months’ salaries. New emplo... -
![Food Vendor, Commercial Motorcyclist Killed After Electric Cable Falls On Them In Ibadan]()
Food Vendor, Commercial Motorcyclist Killed After Electric Cable Falls On Them In Ibadan
Kabiru, a motorcyclist who was popularly called Oluyole in Ibadan, has died.The motorcyclist and a female passenger were reportedly electrocuted in the Iwo Road area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Thursday evening.SaharaReporters reports that the motorcyclist was negotiating with a woman when the ... -
![Protocols Ignore COVID-19 Rules, Storm Oyo State Gov, Seyi Makinde's 53rd B'day Bash (Photos)]()
Protocols Ignore COVID-19 Rules, Storm Oyo State Gov, Seyi Makinde's 53rd B'day Bash (Photos)
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday celebrated his birthday where COVID-19 protocols like use of face masks and maintaining social distancing were ignored.The governor on Friday celebrated his 53rd birthday.According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Oyo State recorded 28 cases of ... -
![Despite Suspension Of ASUU Strike, NUC Orders Universities To Stop Academic Activities]()
Despite Suspension Of ASUU Strike, NUC Orders Universities To Stop Academic Activities
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has ordered Vice-Chancellors of universities to stop academic activities amid increasing COVID-19 cases.According to a circular by the Deputy Executive Secretary of the Agency, Chris Maiyaki, classrooms, hostel accommodation, conferences and seminars are t... -
![COVID-19! Over 20 Medical Doctors Die In The Last One Week — NMA]()
COVID-19! Over 20 Medical Doctors Die In The Last One Week — NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has explained how no fewer than 20 members of the union died of COVID-19 in the last one week.NMA Chairman in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Enema Amodu, disclosed this to reporters at a briefing on Friday in Abuja.He noted that the late medical docto... -
![FIFA Cancels All 2021 World Cup Matches Due To COVID-19 Pandemic]()
FIFA Cancels All 2021 World Cup Matches Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
FIFA has cancelled the U-17 and U-20 World Cups which were scheduled to hold in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The U-17 World Cup was scheduled to take place in Peru and the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia.FIFA, in a statement has confirmed both countries will now host the respective competitions in... -
![Sultry Nollywood Actress, Rita Dominic Shows Off Her Boyfriend, Fidelis Anosike (Photo)]()
Sultry Nollywood Actress, Rita Dominic Shows Off Her Boyfriend, Fidelis Anosike (Photo)
Sultry Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic Nwaturuocha has finally showed off her man to her fans and followers who have been patiently waiting for the actress to get hitched.Rita showed off her man via an Instagram post wishing her fans a Merry Christmas. Who is Fidelis Anosike? 50 years Old Fidelis... -
![Prominent Osun Monarch, Owa Of Igbajo, Oba Olufemi Fashade Dies At 81]()
Prominent Osun Monarch, Owa Of Igbajo, Oba Olufemi Fashade Dies At 81
The Owa of Igbajo, Oba Olufemi Fashade has passed on.He died after an illness at the age of 81.The late monarch was crowned king of Igbajo in 1990, a town in Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State.Fashade was born on April 17, 1939, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.He attended Baptist School, Ebute-... -
![Manchester City Players, Kyle Walker & Gabriel Jesus Test Positive For COVID-19]()
Manchester City Players, Kyle Walker & Gabriel Jesus Test Positive For COVID-19
Manchester City players, Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.Manchester City confirmed the news on Friday December 25. “All four personnel will now observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quaranti... -
![Nigerian Movie Director, Chico Ejiro Dies After Directing His Last Movie]()
Nigerian Movie Director, Chico Ejiro Dies After Directing His Last Movie
Nollywood Popular Director, Chico Ejiro just died this morning. He just finished directing his new movie on "Christmas Eve". Chico comes from a big family of Nollywood movie makers which includes Zeb Ejiro and others.May his soul rest in peace... -
![Video: Watch As Cubana Chief Priest Welcomes Mercy Eke To His Club In Owerri]()
Video: Watch As Cubana Chief Priest Welcomes Mercy Eke To His Club In Owerri
Popular entertainer, Cubana Chief Priest has hosted BBNaija reality star, Mercy Eke at his club in Owerri on Christmas eve.Recall that Cubana Chief Priest kicked off his own club, De Angels Bar and Grill after being fired by the chairman of nightclub chain Cubana Group, Obi Cubana.Taking to Instagr... -
![Fan Slams Regina Daniels Says She Made A Big Mistake By Marrying Ned Nwoko]()
Fan Slams Regina Daniels Says She Made A Big Mistake By Marrying Ned Nwoko
A fan of actress Regina Daniels has slammed the Nollywood actress and criticized for getting married to her husband, Ned Nwoko.Regina and Ned have been married for over a year now and theirs marriage is blessed with a son. While Regina has never complained online about her marriage to her husband, ... -
![Photos: 26-Year-Old Nigerian Man Who Married 46-Year-Old American Departs Nigeria To US]()
Photos: 26-Year-Old Nigerian Man Who Married 46-Year-Old American Departs Nigeria To US
26-year-old Nigerian Kano man Suleiman Isah Isah, who went viral after sharing engagement photo with his 46-year-old white fiancée Janine Ann, has departed Nigeria to the US.Recall that after the photos of the couple’s engagement was released online, the couple went viral which got the media att... -
![Muslims Slams Liverpool Player, Mo Salah For Celebrating Christmas With His Family]()
Muslims Slams Liverpool Player, Mo Salah For Celebrating Christmas With His Family
The current reigning player of the year in the English Premier League, Mo Salah has landed in trouble after sharing photos of him and his family members dressed up in Christmas outfit - celebrating the holidays,Most muslims found it unacceptable that a popular muslim figure is celebrating a holiday... -
![Duduke Crooner, Simi Gifts N200K To Lady Who Thanked Her Husband For Buying Christmas Chicken]()
Duduke Crooner, Simi Gifts N200K To Lady Who Thanked Her Husband For Buying Christmas Chicken
Popular ‘Duduke’ singer, Simi has gifted the sum of N200K to a lady who appreciated her husband’s gesture of buying a Christmas chicken.One Aribisala Blessing had taken to social media yesterday to shower praises on her husband for being the best after coming home with a live chicken.In react... -
![DMW Boss, Davido Jets Out Of Nigeria For Christmas Without Fiancée, Chioma]()
DMW Boss, Davido Jets Out Of Nigeria For Christmas Without Fiancée, Chioma
DMW Records boss, Davido Adeleke has stepped out of the country on his private jet to celebrate Christmas without his family.This is coming following the singer’s show in Jamaica that is canceled as a result of the Covid-19 second-wave outbreak. Usually, the festive periods are a peak season for ... -
![First Foundation Boss, Tosin Ajayi's Corpse Spends 8th Month In Mortuary Over Family Feud]()
First Foundation Boss, Tosin Ajayi's Corpse Spends 8th Month In Mortuary Over Family Feud
Reports have shown that the corpse of Lagos, Dr Tosin Ajayi, the late Managing Director of First Foundation Medical Centre, has remained at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital mortuary for eight months.According to The PUNCH, this development is due to a family feud.Our correspondent gathe... -
![My Business Is Essential - Drama As S*x Shop Owner Refuses To Shut Down During Lockdown]()
My Business Is Essential - Drama As S*x Shop Owner Refuses To Shut Down During Lockdown
Veronica Kazoleas, a sex shop owner has refused to close her store despite being forced to by lockdown restrictions.According to her, the business is essential.Veronica Kazoleas owns The Nookie in College Street, Toronto, Canada, and has vowed to stand up for her legal rights and "the human ri... -
![Video: Popular Reality Star, Uriel Oputa Laments Over An Embarrassing Moment Her Outfit Tore]()
Video: Popular Reality Star, Uriel Oputa Laments Over An Embarrassing Moment Her Outfit Tore
Former housemate of the popular reality show, Uriel Oputa has lamented over an embarrassing moment as her outfit tore while in the UK.Uriel had flown to the UK to celebrate Christmas and all the jolly of the festive season with her family.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the businesswoman had to acqui... -
![Mr Eazi Narrates How He Arrived Late For First Meeting With Otedola As Daughter’s Boyfriend]()
Mr Eazi Narrates How He Arrived Late For First Meeting With Otedola As Daughter’s Boyfriend
Popular Nigerian singer, Mr Eazi, has revealed that he was late to his first meeting with Femi Otedola where he was to introduce himself as his daughter’s boyfriend.This was made known in a podcast released on Christmas day by the lovers who have been dating for four years.According to Mr Eazi, F... -
![PHOTOS: Wizkid Spends Priceless Time With His Third Son, Zion, At The Beach]()
PHOTOS: Wizkid Spends Priceless Time With His Third Son, Zion, At The Beach
Internationally celebrated Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ayodeji Balogun Ibrahim, popularly referred to as Wizkid has performed his father duties to the best of his ability as he has been captured spending good time with his third son, Zion.This comes after he gifted his first son, Boluwatife a n... -
![15-Yr-Old Girl Raped In 5-Hour Ordeal After Being Attacked While Walking In Hampshire]()
15-Yr-Old Girl Raped In 5-Hour Ordeal After Being Attacked While Walking In Hampshire
A 15-year-old girl has been raped during a five-hour ordeal after being attacked while walking on a common in Hampshire.The victim was sexually assaulted in the early hours of the morning in Southampton on December 12.Detectives investigating the rape of the schoolgirl have appealed for witnesses w... -
![Late Pop Star, Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch Is Sold For $22m]()
Late Pop Star, Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch Is Sold For $22m
The Neverland ranch of the late pop star Michael Jackson has reportedly been sold to a billionaire investor for a quarter of its initial asking price.Ron Burkle, a former friend of Jackson, recently bought the estate in Los Olivos, California, his spokesman said.He paid $22m for Neverland, the Wall... -
![Akwa Ibom Chief Of Staff, Ephraim Inyangeyen Spotted Sharing COVID 19 Items As Xmas Gift (Pic)]()
Akwa Ibom Chief Of Staff, Ephraim Inyangeyen Spotted Sharing COVID 19 Items As Xmas Gift (Pic)
This is the residence of the Chief of Staff to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Ephraim Inyangeyen this man allegedly hoarded Covid-19 palliatives in his house and is sharing them out today as Christmas gifts to his friends, family members, party supporters, etcThe photos taken shows how he distribute... -
![CBN Revokes Licenses Of 8 Payment, Switch Service Providers For Not Being Able To Meet Up]()
CBN Revokes Licenses Of 8 Payment, Switch Service Providers For Not Being Able To Meet Up
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the licenses of seven Payment Service Providers (PSPs) and one switch service provider.The apex bank said they were unable to meet up with their statutory obligations.A CBN official gazette listed the affected firms.They are Easifuel Limited, Transactio... -
![VIDEO: Katsina Billionaire, Dahiru Mangal Funds Presidential Candidate In Niger Republic]()
VIDEO: Katsina Billionaire, Dahiru Mangal Funds Presidential Candidate In Niger Republic
Renowned Katsina billionaire, Dahiru Mangal, has donated over a hundred campaign vehicles in support of the presidential election bid of a former minister, Mohamed Bazoum, in the Republic of Niger.In an undated video obtained by PRNigeria, the presentation of the vehicles was made in Maradi, the se... -
![2 Persons Arrested For Allegedly Planting Human Head In A Water Tank In Imo]()
2 Persons Arrested For Allegedly Planting Human Head In A Water Tank In Imo
The Imo State Police Command has arrested two indigenes of Mbaitoli LGA for allegedly planting a human head in a water tank in a bid to frustrate a kinsman whom they had a land dispute with.The police spokesman, Orlando Ikeokwu, gave the names of the suspects as Onumajuru Godwin, 61 and Agubosim Ch... -
![Troops Foil Attack On Commuters In Benue, Plateau, Kill Bandits]()
Troops Foil Attack On Commuters In Benue, Plateau, Kill Bandits
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have killed 2 bandits at Dyom Village in Borokiyo Council Ward of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.It also foiled an attempted armed attack on passengers travelling from Bayelsa State to Jos, the Plateau State capital.The Coordinator, Defence Media Operatio... -
![Two Nigerians Land In Police Net On Christmas Day For Stealing Company's Bike, Others]()
Two Nigerians Land In Police Net On Christmas Day For Stealing Company's Bike, Others
Two men, Francis Obeya and Emmanuel Abah have been nabebd by the police in Ogun state on Friday for stealing a motorcycle belonging to their employer.The suspects were arrested following a distress call received from a Lagos based company at the Police Command’s control room that a dispatch rider... -
![Nigeria Ranks 3rd Highest Users On A Popular Gay Dating App 'Grindr']()
Nigeria Ranks 3rd Highest Users On A Popular Gay Dating App 'Grindr'
Nigeria has ranked third highest users on a popular gay dating platform called Grindr.Grindr is the world’s largest social networking app for LGBTQ community. The recently released a “Grindr Unwrapped”, a statistic report that sheds some light on some of the sex & dating trends among the ... -
![APC Accuses Akwa Ibom Gov, Emmanuel Of Sharing COVID-19 Palliatives To PDP As Christmas Gifts]()
APC Accuses Akwa Ibom Gov, Emmanuel Of Sharing COVID-19 Palliatives To PDP As Christmas Gifts
The All Progressives Congress, Akwa Ibom State, has accused Governor Udom Emmanuel of sharing COVID-19 palliatives as Christmas gifts to members of Peoples Democratic Party in the stateAPC In a statement by its state Publicity Secretary, Nkereuwem Enyongekere on Friday, the party said the COVID-19 ... -
![Corruption, Unemployment Genesis Of Insecurity In Nigeria – Police, Islamic Group Calls Govt]()
Corruption, Unemployment Genesis Of Insecurity In Nigeria – Police, Islamic Group Calls Govt
Corruption, unemployment and poor education among Northern youths has been identified as the major impediment to solving the insecurity problems bedevilling the region.This position was submitted by the Nigeria Police and the Jama’atut Tajdidil Islamic group during a two-day seminar on the Contri... -
![“If You Don't Blow Like Mercy, Kidd Will Leave You” – Fan Advises BBNaija's Erica]()
“If You Don't Blow Like Mercy, Kidd Will Leave You” – Fan Advises BBNaija's Erica
A fan has taken to DM to advise Evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Erica on how to manage and make use of her new found fame.The fan took to Erica’s DM to advise her not to be carried away by the new found BBNaija fame because Big Brother Naija fans are not loyal.According to the fan, BBNaija f... -
![Presidential Villa Bars Visitors On Christmas Day]()
Presidential Villa Bars Visitors On Christmas Day
In line with the prevailing protocol put in place by the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19, restricting large gatherings, President Muhammadu Buhari will not be hosting the usual Christmas homage by religious and community leaders in the Federal Capital Territory.The President in a statement by h... -
![President Buhari Sets Up Committee To Fight Hunger In Nigeria]()
President Buhari Sets Up Committee To Fight Hunger In Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari administration has set up a team to address hunger and malnutrition in Nigeria.The presidency, in a statement on Thursday by Laolu Akande, announced the inauguration of an ad-hoc Technical Advisory Group to support the implementation of the 5-year National Multi-Sectoral ... -
![Manchester City v Newcastle : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Manchester City v Newcastle : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats
Date :Saturday 26th December,2020 Time : 9:00 pm Stadium Etihad Stadium Referee Andre Marriner (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Manchester City [/size]Apart from the injured Eric Garcia, who is likely to remain out of action until the New Year, Guardiola is blessed with a f... -
![Arsenal v Chelsea : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Arsenal v Chelsea : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats
Date :Saturday 26th December,2020 Time : 6:30 pm Stadium Emirates Stadium Referee Michael Oliver (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Arsenal [/size]Arsenal's main fitness doubt surrounds captain Aubameyang, who has missed the team's last two matches with a calf probl... -
![Leicester v Manchester United : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Leicester v Manchester United : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats
Date :Saturday 26th December,2020 Time : 1:30 pm Stadium King Power Stadium Referee Mike Dean (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Leicester City [/size]Leicester will again be without the services of Ricardo Pereira through injury, while the match is also expected to come too ... -
![Actress, Sola Sobowale Teases Her Fans As She Dresses Up As Santa Clause To Celebrates Xmas]()
Actress, Sola Sobowale Teases Her Fans As She Dresses Up As Santa Clause To Celebrates Xmas
Top Nollywood actress, Sola Sobowale, recently impressed fans on social media after she dressed up as Santa Claus to celebrate Christmas.The veteran movie star shared photos on her page to celebrate the festivities and she was decked in a red and white Santa Claus costume, complete with a hat and b...
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