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29Yr Old Man, Kassim Bags One Year Jail Term For Sexually Exploiting 14Yr Old Girl In Sokoto
A 29-year-old man has been handed a one-year jailterm by the Sokoto State High Court for s3xually exploiting a 14-year-old girl.The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in a statement on Thursday, January 12, said the convict, Sanusi Kassim, of Minanata Sabin Gari ... -
“You Will Continue To Be Marginalised Until You Support Me” – Tinubu Warns Igbos In New Video
The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu had told Igbo people that they will continue to be marginalised in Nigeria until they support his presidential ambition.The former Lagos Governor stated this on Wednesday at the APC presidential campaign rally at M... -
VIDEO: Enugu State APC Chairman Tried to Flee With Money Tinubu Gave For Rented Crowd
Ahead of Wednesday’s presidential rally of the All Progressives Congress in Enugu State (APC), a body, the Concerned Enugu APC Members, says it has observed massive renting of crowds from neighbouring states by the Chairman of the Enugu State chapter of the party, Chief Ugochukwu Agballah.Agballa... -
PHOTOS: Beautiful Moments From Actress Nkiru Sylvanus’ Star Studded Traditional Wedding
Nollywood actress Nkiru Sylvanus has just had a successful traditional marriage in her hometown in Imo State.According to Instagram post by the MC of the occasion, Chief Imo, love indeed is a beautiful thing and the celebration ended with so much joy.It would be recalled that Nkiru Sylvanus shared ... -
SHOCKING: Intending Couple Shot Dead By Unknown Gunmen One Week To Their Wedding In Imo
An intending couple, Mba Ifeoma Gloria and Eremezie Tochukwu Martin, whose wedding was slated for January 18, 2023, has been k!lled by yet-to-be-identified gunmen at Arondizuogu in the Ideato North Local Government Area of the state.Residents of the community say the intending couple was taking a r... -
Gov. Adeleke Reveals What Atiku Will Do If Elected President By Osun
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke says Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will ease the huge debt of the state if elected president on 25 February.Governor Adeleke stated this on Wednesday at a rally in the Okesa area of Ilesa East.“You need to vote for all PDP candidates beca... -
DSS Arrests AIT Boss, Doyin Okupe At Lagos International Airport
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Doyin Okupe, a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP).He was arrested on Thursday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.Peter Afunanya, the DSS spokesperson, said Okupe was intercepted at Terminal 1 of the airport at the instance of t... -
Yeye Woman - Toyin Abraham Dragged For Allowing Sydney Talker Fondle Her in Public (VID)
Much loved Nigerian actress, Toyin Abraham, was recently dragged on social media over a video of her with Sydney Talker. In the clip which made the rounds, Sydney was seen giving the movie star a very tight hug as he wrapped his arms around her. Toyin on the other hand did not seem bothered by the ... -
Peter Obi Finally Breaks Silence on The Dissolution of His Company Next Int'l By UK Authorities
The Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, has come out openly to clear the air on the circumstances surrounding the liquidation of one of his companies, Next International (UK) Ltd.A statement from the LP media office signed by the head of media and Publicity, Mr First Onifade, on Thursda... -
Between Actress, Anita Joseph and a Troll Who Mocked Her 'No Makeup' Appearance
Actress, Anita Joseph lambasted a troll who left an unwelcoming comment about her natural looks.The actress had taken to Instagram to share a video of her husband, MC Fish giving her a haircut and it sparked reactions from netizens.In the video, MC Fish struggled to perfect his wife’s hairline an... -
Nigerians Knock Basketmouth For Fixing His UK Tour During Election Period, See His Response
Popular Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, raised dust on social media after netizens dragged him over his upcoming UK tour. The socialite had shared his show poster on Twitter and netizens were quick to notice that one of the dates fell on February 25, 2023, the date of the presidential election. It ... -
I Spent N60m on Ummu Because I Love Her - Chinese Man Who Killed Lover Tells Court
The Chinese man, Fran Greg-Quangrong, arrested in 2022 for allegedly st@bbing his Nigerian lover, Ummukulsum Sani, to death in Kano state, on Wednesday, January 11, told a Kano state High Court that he spent over N60 million on her before k!lling her. Fran, who lives at Railway Quarters Kano is sta... -
My Arrest At Lagos Airport Was An Occupational Hazard - Doyin Okupe
I was erroneously arrested by EFCC - Doyin Okupe says as he's releasedThe immediate-past Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Doyin Okupe, has said that his rearrest by the Department of State Service on the request of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission,... -
FIFA Unveils Contenders For The 2022 Best FIFA Football Awards
Whilst Messi remains the firm favorite for this year's FIFA Best awards, here is the list of all the nominees for 2022: The Best FIFA Men’s Player: Julián Álvarez (Argentina / River Plate / Manchester City FC)Jude Bellingham (England / BV Borussia 09 Dortmund)Karim Benzema (France / Real... -
Premier League Star, Richard Rufus Jailed For Scamming Friends to Maintain His Luxury Lifestyle
Former Premier League footballer, Richard Rufus, who scammed his friends out of £8m to maintain his luxury lifestyle after he retired, was jailed for more than seven years today.The Ex-Charlton Athletic defender, 48, duped his victims into investing in the foreign exchange market by promising them... -
My Abduction is a Blessing to Nigeria – Col. Yandoto Speaks After His Release
Colonel Rabiu Garba Yandoto (rtd) has described his abduction by bandits as a blessing to Nigeria.Recall that Yandoto was abducted by bandits along Gusau-Tsafe road and regained his freedom after paying N10 million ransom recently.Briefing newsmen in Gusau, Yandoto assured that his abduction was a ... -
Federal Govt Moves to Hire Nigerian Doctors and Nurses in Diaspora
The Federal Government says it’s setting up a mechanism to engage Nigerian doctors and nurses in the diaspora and connect them with universities and hospitals in the country.The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, said this at an event in Abuja on Tuesday, January 10, DailyTrust reports.Lamenting... -
Bobrisky Missing as James Brown Lists Names of Celebrities He Wants to Chill With in 2023
Popular crossdresser and drag queen, James Brown has revealed his New Year resolution.The content creator via his Instagram page revealed that his aim for this year is to chill with Kim Kardashian, Naomi Campbell, Drake, Chris Brown, Wizkid, and more.Reflecting on his pre-fame journey, James Brown ... -
Ex- ABU VC And Bursar Nabbed, Arraigned For N1bBN Fraud
Professor Ibrahim Garba, and Ibrahim Shehu Usman, former Vice Chancellor and Bursar respectively of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria were arraigned before Justice A.A Bello of the Kaduna State High Court on an eight count charge bordering on theft and money laundering to the tune of over N1b... -
What You Hear About The New Naira Notes is Not True – CBN Assures Onitsha Traders
The rumours trailing the new naira notes as unreal have been debunked by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.The CBN described the new notes as being of international standard.There have been rumours of the new notes being weak, dyed, and also substandard. This has led to most traders rejecting the no... -
Saying I Had Abortion Twice Was All Cruise - BBNaija's Phyna Makes U-Turn
BBNaija ‘Level Up’ winner Ijeoma Josephina Otabor aka Phyna has said her interview in which she admitted to have had two abortions was for cruise. Cruise meaing something you do to get attention. She made the U-turn in a recent interview with controversial actor Uche Maduagwu. Recall that Phyna... -
Ex-President Obasanjo Debunks Writing UK To Back Off Nigeria’s 2023 Election
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied planning to scuttle Nigeria’s 2023 elections.Some publications claim he wrote to the United Kingdom to back off the polls and allow Nigerians to decide the outcome.Obasanjo allegedly warned the UK authorities against interference, adding that it will ... -
Photo of 26 Year Old Woman, Adeboye Abosede And Her Son Declared Missing In Ogun Sate
A 26-year-old woman identified as Adeboye Abosede, and her son, Adeyemi Ibrahim, have been reported missing in Ogun State.The mother and her son were last seen in her shop at Imobido quarters in Iperu-Remo area of the state on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.According to a report, she was approached by f... -
Those Criticizing President Buhari Are Ignorant - Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has said that critics of President Muhammadu Buhari are ignorant. The Minister who said this during his opening remark at the ongoing 18th edition of the PMB scorecard series, said claims of Buhari failing in economic development are borne out of ignorance sin... -
Many Escape Death As Truck Crashes in Bauchi After Driver Fell Asleep While Driving
Many people escaped death when a trailer loaded with ginger, skidded off the road and crashed in Bauchi State, spilling its contents, The incident occurred on Thursday morning, January 12, 2023, at Nahuta in Darazo Local Government Area of the state. An eyewitness, Mu’azu Hardawa, told the Punc... -
Two Farmers Kidnapped In Osun, N10M Ransom Demanded
Suspected kidnappers have abducted two farmers, Samuel Oladotun and Fashola Tobiloba, in Ileogbo, Osun State.The victims and seven others were returning from their farms in a bus, when their vehicle came under attack along the Oke Osun Area, Ileogbo, on Wednesday evening, January 11, 2023.It w... -
Student Who Faked Own Kidnap Returns Home After His Mother Fails To Send Ransom
Kanyan Policemen have arrested a Form Four student, Joseph Odhiambo, who faked his own abduction.Joseph, 22, reportedly disappeared from home on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Awendo Sub-County Police Commander Mathias Pombo, who confirmed the development on Wednesday, told The Standard that the studen... -
VIDEO: Lecturer Gives Birth To Septuplets As Hospital Demands 19million
A Lecturer, Mrs Uzodike Ngozi in the Department of Business Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University( UNIZIK) Awka Anambra State, has been delivered of a set of seven twins (Septuplets), Two boys and Five girls on Sunday, 8 January, 2023.Mrs Uzodike who was delivered of the septuplets at Obijackso... -
Messi To Follow Ronaldo To Saudi Arabia After PSG – Al-Attiyah Claims
Racing driver, Al-Attiyah, has claimed that Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi, will follow Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia after his contract with the Parisians expires.Al-Attiyah, who is the Dakar champion and leading the current edition, insisted that it would be difficult... -
"Nigerians Have No Business Seeking Greener Pastures Overseas" – Tinubu
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu says the country is so blessed that her citizens need not seek greener pastures elsewhere.The former Lagos State governor also said some Nigerians who flew overseas for greener pastures ended up facing hardships.Tin... -
Pastor Sets Colleagues’ Cars Ablaze Over Claims Of Hatred In Jos, Plateau State
A Jos-based pastor, Albarka Bitrus, has been arrested by operatives of the Plateau State Police Command for burning two cars and a bicycle belonging to other clerics whom he claimed hated him.The spokesman for the command, Alabo Alfred, in a statement on Wednesday, said Bitrus disclosed that on Jan... -
Fresh Worries As New COVID-19 Variant,‘Kraken Variant’ Emerges
The emergence of a new COVID-19 variant known as XBB.1.5 has raised fresh concerns over what may become a potentially deadly new wave of the pandemic.Nicknamed the “Kraken variant”, because of its ability to spread rapidly, the new variant is reputed to be the most transmissible sub-variant det... -
19Yr Old Kidnapper, Aliyu Salisu Arrested While Collecting Ransom From Victim's Parents
Aliyu Salisu, a 19-year-old kidnapper, was arrested by officers of the Nigeria Police Force while collecting ransom from a victim’s parents.Salisu and his team members, Abdulrazak Ibrahim and Mohammed Ibrahim, who are also 19, had kidnaped a six-year-old girl Fatima Abubakar, from Bachirawa quart... -
SDP Guber Candidate Threatens To Sue Oyo Gov. Makinde Over Alleged Land Acquisition
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 general elections in Oyo State, Barrister Michael Lana has threatened to sue Governor Seyi Makinde of the state over what he described as illegal acquisition of land.Lana, a former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in... -
2 Gun Runners, 1 Female Arrested With 325 Rounds Of Ammunition, AK 47 Magazine To Supply Bandits
The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested two gun runners conveying Three Hundred and Twenty Five (325) rounds of live ammunition and One (1) Magazine for an Ak 47 rifle to supply to bandits camps in Zamfara State.This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Spokesman of the command, Mohamme... -
Police Confirm Killing Of Man, Abduction Of His Family Members In Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the killing of one Mr Benjamin Ogundare and the abduction of his family members in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council, Abuja.We had exclusively reported that gunmen suspected to be kidnappers stormed the area behind the LGEA Primary School Ushafa, ... -
Fear Grips Residents In Ondo As Soldiers Allegedly Attack PDP Members
People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State, yesterday, raised the alarm over the attack of its members in Idanre Local Government Area of the state by alleged soldiers.The party accused the lawmaker representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Mr. Tajudeen Adefisoye, of masterminding the ... -
Community Leader, Nephew Killed, Four Housewives Abducted By Bandits In Kaduna
A community leader, Malam Ibrahim Abdullahi and his nephew have been killed by bandits at their residence in Unguwar Mai Awo village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.The bandits also abducted four other women, including a nursing mother during the attack in the community located near th... -
I Had 2 Abortions At Age Of 19 and 24, Most Nigerian Women Have Had Abortions
Reality star Phyna has disclosed that she is not ashamed for revealing her secrets about committing an abortion.Recall that a few days ago, Phyna and a hard-die fan of Beauty Tukura clashed on Twitter. The troll took to the comment section of Phyna and tagged Beauty as a ‘mother’; a subtle shad... -
Photos:Checkout An Electric Vehicle Made By Nigerian Company Owned By Mustapha Abubakar Audu
Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), a Nigerian- owned company manufactures Nigeria’s first electric vehicle called EMVC Igwe aka “Ajebo Keke” which has been officially unveiled to the public.The electric vehicle, which was assembled by the Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), has been ta...
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