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27/12/2023

BREAKING: Ondo Governor, Akeredolu Dies After Prolonged Battle With Leukemia

12/11/2023

BREAKING!!! INEC Declares Governor Uzodimma Winner Of Imo State Election, Clears All LGAs

07/11/2023

Longest Cooking Marathon Record Broken As Irish Chef Dethrones Hilda Baci

Alan Fisher (Ireland), an owner and chef of a restaurant in Japan, has broken two cooking-related Guinness World Records titles.

First up, he's claimed the longest cooking marathon (individual) after clocking in a time of 119 hours 57 minutes. That is more than 24 hours longer than the previous record held by Nigerian chef Hilda Baci.

Alan then claimed the longest baking marathon (individual), with a time of 47 hours 21 minutes. The previous record holder was Wendy Sandner (USA) with a time of 31 hours 16 minutes.

What's even more impressive is that Alan took on both attempts back to back, meaning he was at work in the kitchen for over 160 hours with just over a day of rest in between!

06/11/2023

Just In: Nigerian Comic Actor, Mr Ibu's Leg Amputated After Seven Surgeries — Family Confirms

The family of the Nigerian comic actor, John Okafor, aka Mr. Ibu, has revealed that the actor has undergone seven surgeries but to keep his hope of staying alive, one of his legs has been amputated.

The family had said days ago that the actor successfully underwent five surgeries and would be flown abroad for further treatment soon.

However, on Monday, the family disclosed in a statement on the actor’s Instagram page that he had undergone seven surgeries and one of his legs had been amputated.

The family said, "Good afternoon, Nigerians. We want to appreciate everyone that has come through for our dad, saying we are grateful is an understatement and only the good Lord can thank you all enough for every help you've rendered.

"As of 1 pm noon today , Daddy has gone through 7 successful surgeries but to keep him alive and increase his chances of recovery one of his legs had to be amputated. This development has been hard on us all but we've had to accept it as Daddy's new reality to keep him alive."

"Please we are still soliciting for support from well meaning Nigerians as this stage Daddy his is still one very delicate one and he needs all the help he can get.

30/10/2023

LIONEL MESSI OFFICIALLY WINS HIS EIGHTH CAREER BALLON D'OR 🐐🏆

26/10/2023

BREAKING: Supreme Court Upholds President Tinubu’s Election, Dismisses Atiku's Appeal Challenging Tribunal Judgment

14/10/2023

Wife Reportedly Pours Husband Hot Groundnut Oil In Rivers State

A woman identified as Mrs. Hope Nwala from Obite community has bathed her husband, Mr Ekelediri Nwankwo with hot vegetable oil in their home in the Okehi community in Etche Local government area of Rivers State.

She was also said to have hit him with a hammer before scalding him with hot oil.

According to the victim, trouble started when he cautioned his wife’s sister to desist from occupying the matrimonial bed he shared with his wife.

He said: "I have told my wife's younger sister to leave my house because of the way she has started dressing, and the way she occupy my matrimonial bed even when I am around, no young guy will tolerate such behaviour. But my wife has refused the younger sister to leave the house.

“I also saw my wife alone with one tall black guy in the shop I rented for her, not that he is in for business, he followed my wife and sister here and there, with all these, I gave that her younger sister two thousand naira transport fare to go home so that I can actually understand what is going on in my house, but my wife got upset, while I went to bed to sleep, she used boiled groundnut oil on me, then started hitting me with harmer"

12/10/2023

Senator Ifeanyi Ubah representing Anambra South defects to APC from YPP

12/10/2023

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ola Olukoyede as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

12/10/2023

How My ‘Yahoo’ Son Tried To Remove My Eyes For Money Ritual – Delta Woman

Emma Eregarnoma invited his mother, Mrs Oke Eregarnoma, to his house on Caroline Street, Okuokoko after he persuaded her that he had a surprise package for her.

On getting there, she said she saw Emma in an unusual joyous mood, after he welcomed her in. He then increased the volume of his musical gadgets. Oke alleged that her son suddenly locked the door and made moves to strangle and pluck off her eyes, just as she screamed for help, adding that no one heard her due to the loud music.

She said after fighting with his son for some minutes she regained her strength and ran outside for help, while neighbours came to her rescue. Mrs Oke Eregarnoma, while narrating her ordeal to journalists on a hospital bed where she was recuperating, recalled that before the attack, her son boasted that “he must drive GLK this week.

The suspect was consequently apprehended and taken to the police station. Emma was detained at the Orerokpe.

MUN, NAN, Daniel E. O Agbonifo

11/10/2023

Just In: Police Rescue Robber After Mob Set Him On Fire For Snatching Phone at Enerhen Road, right outside Edewor Plaza, situated along Effurun-Sapele Road in Warri, Delta State.

11/10/2023

Delta Police Arrest Teenager Over Alleged Manhood Disappearance

The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, has arrested one Ebube Linus, 18, after he raised a false alarm accusing a woman of stealing his manhood which led to her being beaten to a stupor by hooligans.

Edafe made this known in a post on his X account on Wednesday.

His tweet read, "On Sunday, October 8, at DBS Road Asaba, this 18-year-old suspect, Ebube Linus, raised a false alarm that an old woman inside a tricycle touched him and his manhood (p***s) disappeared.

"Over 100 misguided louts gathered and mobbed this woman, stripping her naked and beating her to a stupor to the point of almost killing her.

"The Command was contacted and the DPO GRA division Asaba led policemen to the scene, rescued the woman, and arrested the suspect who we later discovered that nothing was wrong with him, as his manhood was intact.

"He just lied against a poor woman, a mother, a daughter, and a wife. Now the video of her being beaten and stripped naked is all over the internet."

The PPRO further advised citizens to refrain from jungle justice adding, "We are hunting for everybody in that video, they will be arrested and dealt with in accordance with the law alongside the suspect."

Credit: X| Brightgoldenboy

11/10/2023

Lagos state police command declares popular Nigerian punter, Killaboi wanted months after he confessed to kill!ng his girlfriend on social media

In a series of posts shared on his Twitter handle on July 17, killaboi claimed he “mistakenly” stabbed his girlfriend after they got into an argument.

She was reportedly missing for days until her mother went to Killaboi’s house at Oral Estate in Ikota area of Lagos state to look for her. Prior to Augusta, missing, her mother had tried to reconcile her and her boyfriend over an issue they had.

Killaboi who cried about messing up his life at 26 in Instastory posts he shared, promised to ensure his late girlfriend gets justice as he can’t live with the guilt. He however disclosed that he ran away after kill!ng her out of fear. He has been jn hiding since then

The police have now declared him wanted.

11/10/2023

"Too much jealousy and envy amongst Igbos" Yul Edochie says.

15/09/2023

Three persons d!ed in a fatal road accident that occurred at the entrance of Ilupeju, a neighbouring community of the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), in Ekiti State.

The victims identified as Oyinkansola, a 300-level Mass Communication student of FUOYE, her brother, and a commercial motorcyclist were crushed to d£ath by a truck in the early hours of Friday, September 15, 2023.

Oyinkansola's brother recently graduated from the varsity and owns a Unisex Salon.

Truck crushes FUOYE student, her brother and one other to death in Ekiti

A social media user , who claimed to be a student of FUOYE, shared a video from the accident scene.

“This happened right in my school, Federal University Oye Ekiti. Passion unisex salon owner died along with his junior sister in a ghastly accident. May their souls rest in perfect peace,” he wrote.

12/09/2023

iPhone 15: Things You Should Know About Apple's Latest Release

Tech company, Apple, is set to unveil its latest iPhone product, the iPhone 15 today, September 12.

This model will be unveiled at the company's "Wanderlust" event in Cupertino, California, United States Of America, and is expected to come in four variants: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, a Forbes report stated.

Here are five things you should know about the new iPhone 15 model.

1. The new model is made of titaniu, not stainless steel as some other Apple smartphone models, Senior research analyst at DIGITIMES, Luke Lin reports.

2. The Pro Max model will feature double the optical zoom on the iPhone 14 as it comes with a newly-introduced 'periscope lens upgrade, performing 5-6x optical zoom.'

3. The Pro models will carry an A17 bionic chip expected to make it perform faster.

4. The iPhone 15 model will feature a USB-C charging port, the same port featured on some Android phone models.

5. The new model is expected to be sold at a higher price due to its titanium cover. According to Forbes, below is the rumoured price list:
iPhone 15, starting from $799, iPhone 15 Plus: starting from $899, iPhone 15 Pro: starting from $1,099 ($100 increase), iPhone 15 Pro Max: starting from $1,299 ($200 increase).

Photo Credit: Forbes

12/09/2023

President Tinubu secures landmark deal with UAE, Visa ban on Nigerian travellers lifted immediately

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday in Abu Dhabi, have finalized a historic agreement, which has resulted in the immediate cessation of the visa ban placed on Nigerian travelers.

Furthermore, by this historic agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines are to immediately resume flight schedules into and out of Nigeria, without any further delay.

As negotiated between the two Heads of State, this immediate restoration of flight activity, through these two airlines and between the two countries, does not involve any immediate payment by the Nigerian government.

In recognition of President Tinubu's economic development diplomacy drive and proposals today presented by President Tinubu to his counterpart, an agreed framework has been established, which will involve several billions of U.S. dollars worth of new investments into the Nigerian economy across multiple sectors, including defense, agriculture and others, by the investment arms of the Government of the United Arab Emirates.

Additionally, President Tinubu is pleased to have successfully negotiated a joint, new foreign exchange liquidity programme between the two Governments, which will be announced in detail in the coming weeks.

In conclusion, the President wishes to commend the UAE President, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for his unalloyed friendship and his determined effort to join hands with him to fully normalize and reset to excellence, the standard of relations between the two important countries.

10/09/2023

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3. Govt should partner with ICAN to checkmate debt – Innocent Okwuosa, ICAN President
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4. Police set to reintroduce permit for tinted glass
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6. My encounter with Niger junta – Ansar-ud-Deen national missioner
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8. Left behind: Entertainment for all except the blind, deaf
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9. Marketers await FG’s promise on refineries, defer fuel imports
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In their first 100 days in office, President Bola Tinubu and his deputy, Senator Kashim Shettima, have visited at least nine countries,

20/08/2023

Congratulations to Spain as they become Women's World Cup champions for the first time🏆🥇

England gave everything, but it's not to be in 2023.

Spain 1-0 England

02/08/2023

PHOTOS: Tinubu Meets Labour Leaders

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, met with the leaders of the Organised Labour Unions, comprising the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress at the State House in Abuja.

This comes just hours after organised labour embarked on protests across states in the country over the fuel subsidy removal.

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01/08/2023

We've Saved Over N1 Trillion Since Subsidy Removal - Tinubu

01/08/2023

Tinubu addresses the nation, rolls out palliatives to cushion effect of high cost of living in the country

Some of the palliatives he rolled out include loans for businesses, students and a review of minimum wage.

The President said;

“We are also working in collaboration with the Labour unions to introduce a new national minimum wage for workers. I want to tell our workers this: your salary review is coming.

“Once we agree on the new minimum wage and general upward review, we will make budget provision for it for immediate implementation.

“I want to use this opportunity to salute many private employers in the Organised Private Sector who have already implemented general salary review for employees.

“Fellow Nigerians, this period may be hard on us and there is no doubt about it that it is tough on us. But I urge you all to look beyond the present temporary pains and aim at the larger picture. All of our good and helpful plans are in the works. More importantly, I know that they will work.

“Sadly, there was an unavoidable lag between subsidy removal and these plans coming fully online. However, we are swiftly closing the time gap. I plead with you to please have faith in our ability to deliver and in our concern for your well-being.

“We will get out of this turbulence. And, due to the measures we have taken, Nigeria will be better equipped and able to take advantage of the future that awaits her.”

01/08/2023

Newly appointed Magistrate arrested for disguising as woman to write Law exams for his girlfriend in Uganda

A newly appointed Magistrate, Ammaari Musa Semwogerere has been arrested and sacked for disguising as a woman to sit for exams for his girlfriend at the Law Development Centre (LDC) Lira, Uganda.

According to local media, Semwogerere was promoted by the Judicial Service Commission to the position of Magistrate Grade One on probation two weeks ago.

On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, Semwogerere, alias Mukisa Anthony, was caught red-handed while writing an examination for a his girlfriend, a Bar Course student identified as Irene Mutonyi, at the Law Development Centre (LDC) Lira Campus.

Authorities at the campus reported the matter to the police and the suspect was arrested and charged with two counts of forgery, and a count of impersonation.

On Friday, July 28, he appeared before the Lira Chief Magistrate who remanded him to prison till August 3, 2023.

LDC director, Frank Nigel Othembi in a statement, said Semwogerere’s offense was in contravention of Section 351 of the Penal Code Act and Impersonation contrary to Section 381 of the Penal Code Act.

Following the incident, the Judiciary issued a statement terminating Semwogerere's new appointment.

“The Judiciary would like to inform the general public that Mr. Semwogerere Ammaari Musa, one of the newly recruited Magistrates I will not be employed into the Judiciary Service,” the letter reads in part.

01/08/2023

The eagle has landed.

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Cotonou, the capital city of Benin Republic.

The Nigerian leader is in the country as the special guest of honour at the 63rd Independence anniversary of the West African nation, which borders Nigeria on the South.

01/08/2023

“The only Juju I know is Jesus. All these Nnayi sacrifice and so on ehn call me as long as you are paying my check.” - Kanayo O Kanayo

In an interview with Chude, Veteran actor Kanayo addressed the popular name people call him😃

You’ve just got to love this living legend❤️❤️

📸: .o.kanayo (Instagram)

25/07/2023

NEWS FLASH

Court Grants Emefiele N20M Bail After Six Weeks in DSS Custody

24/07/2023

NEWS FLASH

Popular Native Doctor, Akwa Ọkụkọ Na Oba Allegedly Kidnapped Few Hours Ago, His Security Aides Shot Dead....

22/07/2023

“I am richer than every single person doing Yahoo and Yahoo Plus in Nigeria” - Gospel Singer, Frank Edwards

Gospel Singer, Frank Edwards has confidently expressed that he possesses considerable wealth, surpassing that of Yahoo Yahoo Boys.

He highlighted that his abundance of resources allows him to fulfill his desires and needs, contrasting it with the unlawful and malevolent activities that Yahoo Boys resort to in their pursuit of wealth.

Frank Edwards emphasized that his riches stem from his faith and devotion, drawing from the concept of salvation.

Unlike Yahoo Boys, who seek wealth through illicit means, he maintains a clean and honorable path to prosperity.

One striking difference he pointed out is that he can generously support his family and friends with his earnings, whereas many Yahoo Boys are unable to do so due to the questionable nature of their wealth.

21/07/2023

TRAGIC: Lady beaten to death, body thrown inside Hotel Swimming Pool in Awka.

A young lady by the name of Miss. Chinyere Awuda from Nnobi, in Idemmili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, has been reportedly found dead and corpse-dumbed at the abandoned swimming pool of Cosmila Hotel Awka, Anambra State.

According to sources, the young lady was at Club Mila, a nightclub reportedly owned by Cosmila Hotels in Awka, Anambra State, where one Mr. Gabriel Chinemere and friends believed to be clubbers as well, started beating the young Miss. Chinyere Awuda for reasons yet unknown. Despite efforts made by other people in the club that Saturday night to rescue the girl from the hands of Mr. Gabriel and his friends, they continued to beat and mo**st Miss. Chinyere Awuda in the presence of the club manager, one Steven Junior, who allegedly asked the club security guards and bouncers to stand down and instead turn off the lights while the girl was being beaten and dragged outside the club, where her lifeless body would later be dumped into the abandoned swimming pool belonging to the Cosmila Hotel.

The family of Miss. Chinyere Awuda, upon receiving the terrible news, went to the Cosmila Hotel only to find the lifeless body of their daughter at the abandoned swimming pool; the incident had since been reported to the Anambra State Police for further investigations and recovery of Miss. Chinyere lifeless body.

We contacted the Anambra State Police Spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident and said the suspect was already in police custody while the case is being investigated.

No one deserves to die in the manner that Miss. Chinyere Awuda died. - Uloka Chibuike.

17/07/2023

Gunmen k!ll Enugu councilor

A councilor representing Eha-Ulo ward in Nsukka Local Government Area Legislative Council in Enugu State, Nelson Sylvester, popularly known as Ofunwa, was m¥rdered by yet to be identified gunmen at his residence in Eha-Alumonah on Sunday, July 16.

According to reports, the assailants stormed the lawmaker’s house and started raining bull£ts on him. The lawmaker who was in the pool of his blood, feld to his neighbor's house where he eventually d!ed.

The Enugu state police command is yet to comment on the development.