Jennifer, the wife of the late actor Junior Pope, recently opened up about the harsh reality of being mocked and stigmatized as a widow. In a heartfelt social media post, she revealed the insensitivity she has faced from certain people who, rather than offering compassion, have made her grief even harder to bear with hurtful…
A Nigerian man has surprised the internet by marrying a beautiful woman he met at a nightclub two years ago, sharing their wedding photos online. In a TikTok post on his page, he revealed his and his bride’s faces, accompanied by a caption that captured the story: “You met your wife in a club 2…
The Nigerian Military on Thursday announced the arrest of the founder father of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba in a press briefing said the IPOB leader identified as Pius Iguh was arrested during an operation by troops attached to Operation Udoka in the Southeast region of…
It was indeed a sad day for the AFRIMA nuclear and extended family when the wife of the president, Mrs Modupe Temitope Dada was laid to rest. Modupe Dada, Nee Baruwa, died peacefully on Saturday, October 19, and her death and burial has continued to draw an outpouring of sympathy and commiseration from across Africa….
Officers of the Nigeria Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have been engaged in public brawl in Osogbo, capital of Osun State, allegedly inflicting injuries on themselves while brandishing guns. A video sighted by The Point showed some men wearing mufti with jackets bearing “Police” inscription beating up a uniformed civil defence officer…
The Councillor representing Ward 8 of Udaba, Ofukpu, Agbavo and Osomhegbe in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, Joseph Odemokpai, has disclosed that as floods continue to ravage and submerge communities along the River Niger, corpses are being washed away. Odemokpai, who disclosed this in a chat with newsmen in Benin City,claimed that the…
Jennifer Lopez’s ex-husband alleges Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was behind his divorce from JLo, claiming her closeness to Combs during her album was the main reason. Ojani Noa, Jennifer Lopez’s first husband, recently alleged that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs played a role in the breakdown of his marriage to the pop star. Lopez was married to Noa for less than…
In what will come across as a really tragic development, a motor accident along the Abakaliki-Enugu expressway, Ebonyi State, has caused irreparable damage. The accident claimed at least five lives and injured seven others. The incident, according to SaharaReporters, occurred at the G-Hostel axis along the road. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Joshua Ukandu,…
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has authorized a new minimum wage of N80,000 for civil servants in the state, set to take effect in November. Apparently, the governor would be the first from northern Nigeria to announce N80,000 as the minimum wage in the region. Governor Bago reportedly disclosed this after a closed door…
Senator Dino Melaye has accused Tesla CEO Elon Musk of harassing US Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate. Melaye, a former Nigerian senator, made this statement on his X-account (formerly Twitter), threatening to sell his Tesla car if Musk doesn’t stop his alleged harassment. This ultimatum comes ahead of the November US presidential…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has explained how he felt losing the 2015 presidential election to Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jonathan said losing as the incumbent president was a tough moment in his political life. He stated this at the 1st Raymond Dokpesi Annual Diamond Lecture in Abuja on Friday, October 25….
A frustrated woman has dumped her three children with her husband at his place of work in Lagos after being fed up with his unavailability. A lady who shared the story on X, @ps_wears, said the woman travelled from Delta to drop the kids. @ps_wears lamented that her husband only sent a meagre N50k for…
Ghanaian Gospel singer, Empress Gifty Adorye, has revealed the numerous phone calls she receives from people threatening to take the life of her husband. The Gospel singer, married to popular Ghanaian politician Hopeson Adorye, said the calls mostly come through late at night. Gifty’s husband was one of the staunch members of the New Patriotic…
Maintaining a youthful appearance and vitality in your 60s and beyond often comes down to the daily habits you cultivate over the years. While genetics play a role, lifestyle choices significantly impact how we age. Here are eight daily habits commonly adopted by people who continue to look young and vibrant as they age. 1….
Recognizing the signs of being in love with an emotionally damaged person can be crucial for your emotional well-being. While love can be transformative, it’s important to acknowledge when the person you care for may be struggling with unresolved issues. Here are seven signs that indicate you might be in a relationship with someone who…
If you aspire to be someone others naturally gravitate toward, it’s essential to let go of certain negative behaviors that can drive people away. Here are seven behaviors to abandon: 1. Negativity: Constant complaining or pessimism can create an uncomfortable atmosphere. Instead, focus on positive aspects and solutions, which will encourage a more uplifting environment….
In conversations, certain phrases can indicate superficial interest rather than genuine affection. If someone frequently uses these seven phrases, they might be pretending to like you: 1. “No worries!”: This phrase often suggests a dismissive attitude. Instead of engaging meaningfully, they may use it to brush off concerns or emotions, signaling a lack of genuine…
There’s a fine line between someone being observant and someone secretly judging you. The difference lies in the subtle signs that often go unnoticed. People who judge you covertly have a way of revealing their true intentions through their behavior. These signals can be so discreet that we fail to pick up on them. But…
A review of the 2024 Nigeria Residential Energy Demand Side Report by SaharaReporters reveals a shift among Nigerians towards charcoal and firewood due to rising cooking gas prices under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The report, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), surveyed households in Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Ekiti, Oyo, Enugu, Kwara, Plateau, Kano,…
The cryptocurrency market is witnessing renewed buying pressure in the last week of October as Bitcoin price surges back above $67,000. The previous bearish momentum struck most major altcoins, including the telegram-hit game Hamster Kombat, registering a 12% intraweek loss to trade at $0.00337. However, with the upcoming season 2, the Hamster Kombat price holds…
It can be an uphill battle when it comes to eating right. Not only do you have to ensure you get the proper amount of vitamins and nutrients when you prepare a meal, but you need to worry about portion sizes and staying consistent, too. And there’s one surprising body part that you can help…
Integrity. It’s one of the most important traits a man can possess, but unfortunately, not everyone has it. Spotting a man with no integrity can be quite a challenge, especially if he’s good at putting on a show. But trust me, there are clear signs that give such a man away. In this piece, I’ll…
Emeka Ihedioha, a former governor of Imo state, has mourned the death of Professor Humphrey Nwosu, the chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC). NigeriaMedia reports that Nwosu, who served as chairman of the then NEC from 1989 to 1993 before it was changed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), passed on at…
A video of Nigerian billionaire Obi Cubana sharing pleasantries with his fiend Onwumelu Iwegbuna, also known as Instigator PH, has gone viral on the internet. Obi Cubana made it to Gistlovers’ controversial list of male celebrities who are into homosexualism, and his actions in the viral video have piqued the interest of social media users….
Ahead of CAF’s verdict over the botched 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Libya and Nigeria, an official from the North African country has raised the alarm. Libyan member in the CAF Executive Committee, Abdul Hakim Al-Shalmani, lamented that his countrymen did not present strong evidence at the CAF hearing on the controversy-ridden match….
The Libyan Football Federation are reportedly targeting the Tunisian pilot who flew the Super Eagles to and fro during their hostage ordeal in Libya two weeks ago. Libyan authorities dangerously redirected the plane, due to land in Benghazi to a remote airport in Al Abraq, about 150 miles away, despite unfavourable conditions. The Nigerian Football…
The Confederation of African Football has released the final ten-man shortlist for the 2024 African Player of the Year. Surprisingly, Ghana and West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus is missing from the list. Kudus stole the spotlight in the English Premier League last season and was by far the best African player in England in the…
Manchester United’s third straight Europa League match of the 2023/24 season ended in a 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce. The Red Devils opened the scoring but were lucky to come back with a point against a determined Jose Mourinho team. The Portuguese coach appeared to mock his former team after an epic encounter at the Sukru…
After Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit from Europe in the last few years, there have been heated debates about who the best players in the world are. A new era will start in the coming days when we learn the winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has named Vinicius Junior…
Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky Van de Ven has opened up on his burst up with Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus during the Premier League game against West Ham United. Kudus was red carded after clashing with several Tottenham players following a melee after his foul on the Dutch defender. The West Ham star appeared to shove…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo had lamented Nigeria’s rising debt, adding that when he was in power between 1999 and 2007, he made efforts to clear one of African top oil-producing countries. The former president said he travelled throughout Europe and America to clear Nigeria’s debt, but his successors, including President Bola Tinubu, were unable to…
This brings the total number of confirmed deaths to five, following the initial report of three deaths on Thursday. When the incident occurred, the helicopter had eight people on board: six passengers and two crew members. “We have recovered two more bodies, making it a total of five. There are three more down there that…
A UK-based medical doctor has prayed that Jadrolita should get help to treat her health challenge. Jadrolita recently revealed that she had a tumour which is yet to be clearly identified. The tumour is on one side of the TikToker’s mouth, and it can be seen that it changed the shape of her mouth. Reacting…
Nigerian activist, Harrison Gwamnishu has shared photos of a lifeless lady found in Asaba, Delta State. He called the attention of the authorities to the incident. According to him, the body was discovered on 24th October. He took to Twitter and wrote: “We seek your assistance in identifying a female whose lifeless body was…
Demola Olarewaju, the Special Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, slammed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Bianca Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, calling it a desperate attempt to gain support in the South-East. Bianca is the widow of former Biafra president Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. Olarewaju dismissed the move by the recent…
A suspected thief was burnt to d@ath by an angry mob for allegedly stealing a motorcycle in Nasarawa State. The incident occurred on Thursday October 24 around 7:30pm at Aso A, Mararaba Gurku area of Karu. The angry mob after b3ating him black and blue thereafter took a used tyre, sprinkle petrol on it, put…
The Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Binance, Tigran Gambaryan, has departed Nigeria days after the Federal government dropped money laundering charges against him. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange made the disclosure pf his departure from Nigeria in a statement released on Thursday, October 24. “Today, American citizen Tigran Gambaryan left Nigeria to return home…
A suspected motorcycle thief was crushed to d@ath while trying to escape from a mob at Gawu in Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. A witness, Danlami Ibrahim, who spoke to the Daily Trust, said the incident happened on Wednesday around 4:12pm when the suspect allegedly stole a motorcycle from a farm…
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State have condemned the appointment of Bianca Ojukwu as a minister-designate, calling it an anti-party action. They questioned the rationale behind President Bola Tinubu’s decision to appoint Bianca, a member of the Board of Trustees of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), without consulting APC party…
A father accused of be@t!ng his twin newborn daughters to de@th faces execution if he is found guilty. Fernando Vega, 22, was arrested on April 19 and charged with causing seriously bodily injury to a child, along with the mother Angelina Belinda Calderon, 21. His charges were upgraded to two counts of capital m*rder after…
Clergyman, Bolaji Idowu, has advised men to ensure they marry women within their financial range. While preaching in his church recently, the clergyman said; ‘’My brother, date your pocket size. There are girls that are your size financially. Find them and date them. The reason why you are not dating them is because culturally those…
A captivating display of effective communication between a boss and employee has warmed the hearts of social media users. A Nigerian lady, working as a personal assistant, shared screenshots of her conversations with her female boss, showing a unique blend of professionalism and friendship. Aishadraftss took to TikTok to share the lovely chats, which quickly…
Victor Osimhen continues to be linked with a potential transfer to Chelsea as the January transfer window approaches. The marquee centre forward, who saw his future in limbo over the summer, was linked with several clubs. However, these transfer opportunities fell through due to several clubs’ unwillingness to meet Napoli’s valuation of the player. Eventually,…
Cristiano Ronaldo once stated that there is one area in which he believes his longtime rival Lionel Messi surpasses him on the pitch. Although both players are now in the twilight of their careers, Ronaldo and Messi have dominated the sport for the past two decades, amassing 13 Ballon d’Or titles between them and fuelling…
Former Lazio FC of Italy midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has expressed interest in returning to the Nigerian national team. Onazi was part of the Super Eagles squad that won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations under Stephen Keshi’s tutelage. The 31-year-old currently plays for the Italian side Avezzano Calcio, which he joined in the summer of…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has finally debunked the claim that he was nursing a third-term ambition when he was in power, adding that he would have gotten it had he pushed for it. Obasanjo, in an interview on News Central, noted that getting debt relief for the country was much more difficult than getting a…
President Bola Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet on Wednesday, October 23, just one year after appointing 45 ministers. During the reshuffle, Tinubu named seven new ministers, sacked five others and reassigned ten. The ministers of finance, defence, FCT, budget, aviation and two junior energy ministers all retained their positions. Bayo Onanuga, the president’s spokesperson, announced the…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s trip to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads Of Government (CHOGM) summit in Samoa has been aborted. Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s trip to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads Of Government (CHOGM) summit in Samoa has been aborted. Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday,…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is struggling to finish the turnaround maintenance at the Port Harcourt refinery, according to insiders. This is despite many pledges to finish the rehabilitation of the state-owned refineries. The combined crude processing capacity of the two refineries owned and operated by the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) is…
The Nigerian U17 Women’s national team will take on their United States counterparts in the quarterfinal of the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. Both teams rekindle their rivalry following their last meeting at the same stage during the 2022 edition, where the African side secured victory. Flamingos head into this clash with a perfect…
