Abia federal lawmaker, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh has been arrested by men of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command on Monday. He was arrested for assaulting a driver in the nation’s capital. Josephine Adeh, the spokesperson for the Abuja Command, confirmed that Alex Mascot Ikwechegh has been arrested. She said Ikwechegh…
A divorced South African woman, Boitumelo Mokoena, has disclosed that most of her peers fought to win their husbands from other women before marriage but their efforts were wasted as the men never stopped cheating. She stated that some of these women turned prayer warriors to keep their homes but some battles are not worth…
The Catholic Diocese of Auchi confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, saying it has lodged an official report, seeking the assistance of law enforcement agencies in securing the release of the priest. A Catholic seminary located in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State has been raided by gunmen. During the operation,…
A former spokesman to ex-governor Ayodele Fayose, Lere Olayinka has asked the police to arrest a House of Representatives member from Abia State, Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh, for threatening a cab driver in Abuja. Recall that we had shared a video of Ikwechegh threatening and assaulting an Uber driver. He had threatened to…
Peter Obi, Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has called for arrest of errant builders following incessant collapse of buildings in Nigeria. He was reacting to the collapse of a building in Sabon Lugbe, Abuja. Recall that about 40 people were reportedly trapped under the rubble of the…
Popular Nigerian actor, Maurice Sam has denied speculations that he is in a romantic relationship with colleague, Sonia Uche. Maurice and Sonia have gained significant attention for their on-screen chemistry, sparking rumors of a relationship. In a video message, Maurice clarified the nature of their relationship, stating that they are simply friends. He acknowledged the…
Popular music producer, Samklef has revealed why singer Davido keeps getting disrespected. He was reacting after skit maker, Nasty Blaq had taken to social media to wonder why the DMW boss keeps getting disrespected by people despite his good heart. Blaq spoke after a content creator, Kortney took to social media to…
Popular Nigerian filmmaker, Moses Eskor, has opined that not all women go down during a heartbreak. According to him, some pick the pieces of their life together and make something of themselves. In a post shared on his Facebook page today October 28, Eskor argued that a woman can emerge a billionaire after a heartbreak…
Gov Alex Otti of Abia State and his Akwa Ibom counterpart, Umo Eno have forged a partnership in road infrastructure to ensure the accessibility of roads linking the two neighbouring states. This understanding was reached during a condolence visit by the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on his counterpart, Umo Eno, at the Government House…
High-profile traditional leaders such as the Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar Saad; Shehu of Borno, Umar El-Kanemi; Emir of Zazzau, Nuhu Bamali; and the Ohinoyi of Ebira land, among others, also attended. The 19 governors in the Northern region of the nation met with traditional rulers on Monday, October 28, at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government…
The Atalanta striker, who made history as the first player to score a hat-trick in a European final since 1975, leading Atalanta to their first-ever Europa League triumph against Bayer Leverkusen, is the only African shortlisted for the award this year. 27-year-old Super Eagles star, Ademola Lookman has reacted to being the only African…
Professor Oguejiofo Ujam, the Dean of the School of General Studies at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), was on Sunday, kidnapped by gunmen while travelling along the Ugwuogo-Nike-Opi-Nsukka Road. The lecturer in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry is one of several victims reportedly abducted along this route in the past week. A…
It was gathered that Ajaefobi was abducted at the gate of the church around 9:30pm on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The Archdeacon of Oyi Central Archdeaconry and Vicar of St James’ Parish in Awkuzu, Ven. David Arinze Ajaefobi, in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, has been kidnapped by gunmen. It was gathered that…
A 33-year-old woman has been arrested over the alleged theft of jewellery valued at over $60,000 from her employer, after working as a maid for less than 24 hours in Lagos state. On Sunday, October 27, Ms Alice Udey, who allegedly goes by several other fake names, was taken into custody at the Ikoyi Police…
Popular Nigerian singer, Skales has taken to the X platform to clarify some misconceptions about the people who helped him during his early days. In a passionate post, he emphasized the importance of respecting his name and legacy. “Put some respect on my name…” Skales began, “…I don tell una the only person sef…
A divorce suit filed by a man, Adewole, against his wife, Oluwabunmi, has been adjourned for judgment by a Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State. Adewole told the court that Oluwabunmi was irresponsible and failed totally in her duties as a wife and mother. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant abandoned all the…
Nigerian students and parents alike have lauded Wigwe University for its exemplary commitment to providing a conducive learning environment. The institution’s impressive facilities, showcased on its official Facebook page, garnered praise in the comments. A recent post on the university’s Facebook account (@WigweUniversity) offered a glimpse into its well-appointed lecture rooms, where students were seen…
In a statement, Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, highlighted that the ongoing outages, which began last Monday, were caused by sabotage to critical infrastructure. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has revealed that it would partner with the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to address the widespread blackout in the…
Sebastian Kidder, the stepson of iconic wrestling star, Ric Flair and a promising young musician, has died at age 24 from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. His mother, Wendy Barlow, confirmed the heartbreaking news to TMZ Sports, expressing the family’s profound grief. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, October 26 at the family’s home in…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed the rescue and repatriation of 17 Nigerian women trafficked to Ghana. In an operation conducted in collaboration with the Ghanaian Anti-Human Trafficking Police, Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Ghana, and the Nigerian High Commission in Accra, five suspects were arrested, according to Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NiDCOM spokesperson. The…
Wasila Coded Popular Nigerian actress, Bimpe Akintunde, popularly known as Wasila Coded could not hold back excitement after she bagged her first International award. The actress who is in Canada for the Celebrities Entertainment Awards, bagged her first International award at the event. Sharing a photo of her from the event with her award,…
NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, who confirmed the arrest in a statement at the weekend said the suspect is linked to a notorious bandit leader involved in kidnapping and banditry in Funtua. A suspected bandit, Umar Ibrahim, also known as Danlami Tela, has been apprehended by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)…
Popular Nigerian reality star, Tacha has reacted after she slipped at Lagos Fashion Week She took a tumble on the runway while modelling for a popular hairline on Saturday. She shared a clip of the fall on her Instagram and Twitter pages and humorously captioned it, “She fell and ate”. See Video Below; …
Reacting, Damola shared the viral clip on his page, acknowledging the actress’s humility and courage. Popular Nigerian actor, Damola Olatunji has applauded his female colleague, Nkechi Blessing after she offered a public apology to Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners of Nigeria, TAMPAN, and its president Mr Latin. Nkechi Blessing knelt to acknowledge her errors…
Popular Nigerian skitmaker, Nasty Blaq, has thrown his weight behind Davido over the way the singer has been treated online. Nasty Blaq expressed discomfort with the way Davido has been disrespected in the industry and cited how he only wants to help people. He commented: “The disrespect Davido is receiving is excessive… He…
The government of Ogun State has directed the suspension of a teacher in the Obada Grammar School, Amzadjo Elijah, after a student of the school, Monday Arijo, allegedly died from complications resulting from 162 frog jumps and 24 strokes of the cane. It was reported that Arijpo died after being hospitalized for ten days following…
Yvonne Jegede Popular Nigerian actress, Yvonne Jegede, has shaved off her natural hair for a movie role. The thespian, while sharing the transformation on her Instagram page, explained that the decision was necessary to embody the character entirely. Yvonne Jegede, who said she had been nurturing the hair for 10 years before going bald, noted…
Wunmi, the widow of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has expressed readiness to finally conduct a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test to determine the paternity of their son, Liam. Recall that Mohbad died at the age of 27, with circumstances surrounding his death sparking controversies on social media. Wunmi had also been at…
A Nigerian Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Boniface Opaluwa, alias Fada DonBon, has issued a serious warning to intending brides coming to wed at his church. He stated that if a bride appears for her wedding wearing an indecent bridal gown in any church he is ministering, he won’t allow the ceremony to hold until she…
Popular Nigerian comedienne, Wofa Fada and her man, Taiwo Cole, have tied the knot in a civil ceremony. The couple had their civil wedding at the Ikoyi marriage registry in Lagos. She posted lovely photos from the ceremony on Sunday, October 27, 2024. “Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my…
A finance expert, Olúwatósìn Olaseinde has sparked reactions on the X platform after she alleged that a prestigious school in Lekki Phase 1 refuses to offer admission to children from divorced families. According to Olaseinde, the school stated that admitting children with divorced parents would conflict with their “family values.”
Popular Nigerian actress, Nkechi Blessing has issued a very public apology to the Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners of Nigeria (TAMPAN) and its president, Bolaji Amusan (Mr. Latin), for her previous criticisms. The apology comes after a prolonged feud between Nkechi and TAMPAN, stemming from her condemnation of Baba Ijesha’s alleged child abuse…
Nkechi Bianze, the Nigerian feminist, has stated that if she gets an evidence that her husband is cheating on her, she will cheat back. The mother of two, who stated this in a Facebook post on Sunday described herself as a strong advocate and self acclaimed coach of revenge cheating. “Everyone knows that I’m a STRONG…
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have decided to initiate an indefinite strike starting on Monday. The Joint Action Committee, JAC, of non-teaching staff unions in the universities, which is coordinating the action has directed its members to proceed on the…
The Naira has recorded a significant loss against the dollar in the last 24 hours. This is as the naira dropped by N52.24 against the dollar at the foreign exchange market in the last 48 hours as FX supply plunged, according to a report by DailyPost. This comes as FMDQ data showed…
Agih Abdul Micah, a Kogi university lecturer, has sent out words of advice to ladies in relationships. The lecturer advised women to walk out of their relationships if their men aren’t talking about marriage after two years. “Lady, if you have been in a relationship with a man for more than two years…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan has sent a message to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Speaking on Wednesday he asked them to allow the party to breathe. Ologbondiyan made the call in reaction to the rift between PDP’s former presidential candidate, Atiku…
Shehu Sani, the social activist and former member of the Nigerian Senate, has condemned the plan by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike to chase away beggars from the FCT in Abuja. Sani noted this in a post on his X handle on Wednesday. “Chasing out Beggars from Abuja is like…
American billionaire, Bill Gates has made a donation of $50million to the Kamala Harris presidential campaign. Information gathered revealed that the donation was made to a non-profit organisation that is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential run, according to three people briefed on the matter. Until the donation came into public light,…
A Nigerian man, who recently paid a visit back home to Nigeria after years abroad, has taken to his X page to reveal why he owes his mother an apology. The man wrote on X four days ago: “Last night in Lagos, it’s been fun. This is not a country.” He returned to the platform…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, October 23, ordered the release of Tigran Gambaryan, the detained Binance Holdings Limited’s executive, from Kuje Correctional Centre. It was gathered that the presiding judge, Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s counsel, R. U. Adagba, informed the court…
Apostle Johnson Suleman has finally reacted after Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar issued an apology to him. Halima had apologized to Apostle Suleman for defaming him and causing various harm to his ministry and family. She stated in her apology that she made false allegations against the clergyman. Reacting to the apology,…
Pastor Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has announced N80,000 as the new minimum wage for civil servants employed by the state government. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong on Wednesday, the governor ordered for constitution of an implementation committee which would within one month come up with…
Okezie Ikpeazu The immediate past governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has spoken about his intentions to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), despite the ongoing crisis in the party. Speaking to journalists in Aba, Ikpeazu assured that the crises plaguing the PDP were nearing an end and projected that the party would…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the sack of five of his ministers. According to Channels Television, the President also re-assigned 10 ministers to new ministerial portfolios and appointed seven new ministers for Senate confirmation. The President sacked Uju-Ken Ohanenye as Minister of Women Affairs; Lola Ade-John as Minister of Tourism; Tahir Mamman as…
Okuneye Idris, the controversial Nigerian crossdresser, who is popularly known as Bobrisky, has reportedly fallen ill while in detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos. After spending the night in a police cell, Bobrisky was rushed to Falomo Police Hospital for medical attention. A source confirmed the development, stating that he…
Elsie Okpocha, the estranged wife of popular comedian, Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth has given her mother a special birthday shoutout. She took to her Instagram page to share lovely photos of her mother to mark her special day. Sharing photos, she wrote: “LORD Who Am I That You Are Mindful Of…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has been advised to withdraw his threat to arrest beggars in the nation’s capital or face legal action. The Socio-Economic Rights Accountability Project, SERAP, issued the warning in a post on its official X handle, #SerapNigeria, on Wednesday. The civil society organization noted that the…
A female Nigerian lawyer has been sued for N200M for recording and posting a man asking for her number. The lady, Ms. Amaka Udeh had taken a video of the man without him knowing and posted it on social media where the man was mocked. Following the incident, the man approached a…
Despite the decline of the Naira, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has noted that Nigeria’s local currency is showing signs of stabilization under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. Currently at the parallel market, the dollar exchanges at over N1600. This development according to the IMF was attributed to in interest rate hikes. This was…
