Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a resident medical doctor at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna State, has regained her freedom after being held captive by bandits for 10 months following her abduction in December 2023. Popoola, a Registrar in the Department of Ophthalmology at the National Eye Centre, was kidnapped along with her husband, Nurudeen Popoola,…
The digital community is grieving the loss of Kenyan content creator Tabitha Gatwiri, celebrated for her entertaining and humorous comedy skits, including some notable collaborations with fellow creators. Reports indicate that Gatwiri passed away after a short illness, though details regarding her death remain undisclosed. Her body is currently at Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral…
Bright Osayi-Samuel has recently seen a surge in transfer links as interest from various clubs grows. The Nigerian defender, now in the final year of his contract with Fenerbahçe, has yet to agree on a new deal with the Yellow Canaries. Speculation about his future intensified after reports surfaced claiming that Osayi-Samuel’s agent, Steven Beck,…
Former Galatasaray president has warned the club to be moderate with their expectations despite the blistering combination of strikers Mauro Icardi and Victor Osimhen. Osimhen has formed a deadly combo with Icardi after moving to the Turkish champions on a season-long loan after last summer’s transfer window closed in Europe. As noted by Transfermarkt, both…
Discussions surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Benin Republic and Nigeria are heating up as players from both teams begin to talk about the much-anticipated clash. The West African neighbors are set to face off for the third time in five months when they meet in the return leg of their…
Cole Palmer had a breakthrough season in 2023/24 at Chelsea after joining from Manchester City. He stepped up for the Blues, scoring important goals to help the club bounce back after a few difficult campaigns. The forward recently named the toughest Premier League opponent he has faced. Last season, Palmer registered 27 goals and 15…
Enzo Fernández and his longtime partner, Valentina Cervantes, are reportedly going through a separation, as the Argentine player seeks a new phase in his personal life. The Chelsea star has struggled to find his form on the pitch, and the reason behind his recent dip in performance may now be clearer. His partner, Valentina, has…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state alleged that he was ambushed to sign a peace deal with the minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike’s camp to resolve the political crisis rocking the state. NigeriaMedia recalls that Fubara and Wike signed an eight-point resolution deal at the presidential villa in Abuja after a…
Nigerian comedian and skit maker Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, aka Oga Sabinus or Mr Funny, has left people talking over his comment after a federal high court in Port Harcourt sentenced a young man named Henry Nathaniel Ekanem to 14 years imprisonment. Legit.ng reported that Ekanem, a final-year student of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT),…
The Senator representing Borno South in the National Assembly, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has urged Finance Minister Wale Edun, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and other economic managers to avoid misleading President Bola Tinubu. Ndume made these remarks in response to the Federal Government’s plan to increase the country’s tax rates. He argued that these…
Veteran actor Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo or Agbako, who recently celebrated his 102nd birthday, has passed away. NigeriaMedia reports that his death was announced by his colleague, Jide Kosoko, through a post on Instagram on Thursday. Kosoko did not provide details about the circumstances of Agbako’s passing. The actor shared, “Good night…
A tragic incident took place on Saturday, October 26, leading to the loss of five lives. Reports reveal that a young man and four friends died after consuming pepper soup allegedly prepared by his ex-girlfriend, identified as Peculiar. The exact details surrounding the incident are still being investigated. Though information remains limited at this time,…
A 72-year-old man has done the unthinkable by sharing the room photos of all the ladies he has slept with including married ones. In the photos that have since gone viral on Facebook, some of the women can be seen visibly in bed with the old man who’s simply identified on the social media platform…
Former American president Barack Obama has finally reacted to the news of his firstborn daughter, Malia, whom he shares with human rights activist, author, and actress Michelle Obama, dropping her famous surname. According to the politician-turned-author and voice-over artist, he understands why the 26-year-old creative would prefer a stage name instead of entering offices with…
The 2024 edition of the prestigious Africa Player of the Year award is fast approaching, and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced its shortlist for the coveted prize. This annual event celebrates the continent’s elite football stars over the past calendar year and will feature a series of awards at the gala, which…
The former President of the Nigerian Football Federation and Nigeria’s representative at the CAF hearing over the airport hostage saga has explained how the verdict was reached. The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held hostage at Al Abraq International Airport by Libyan authorities during their trip to honour the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers’…
Manchester United are in the process of hiring a new coach after firing Erik ten Hag on Monday, October 28. Moments after Ten Hag was dismissed, reports in England indicated that they had identified Ruben Amorim as the replacement. INEOS head of sport, Sir Dave Brailsford, delivered a two-word update on the club’s progress in…
Anticipation builds ahead of the 2024 CAF Awards as the continental football body confirmed the names of all nominees in the men’s categories ahead of the ceremony. According to the football body, the list of nominees in the Women’s categories will be announced soon. Ten players have been shortlisted for the CAF African Player of…
Former Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has stirred discussion by excluding Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi from his ‘dream team.’ Currently plying his trade in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ittihad, Benzema is widely recognised as one of the finest players of his generation. Yet, his choice to leave out the two most iconic figures in football…
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly cooled their interest in a Super Eagles forward they were interested in last summer despite his bright start to the new season. The French club were after two Nigerian forwards last summer, first Victor Osimhen and then Ademola Lookman, when Napoli played hardball over transfer fees. Osimhen’s case dragged on for…
A building collapse has reportedly killed no fewer than 10 people at Jegede Olorunsogo in Ona Ara local government area of Ibadan, Oyo state. It was gathered that seven other victims were rescued in a building collapse. According to Nigerian Tribune, the incident occurred at about 2 am on Thursday, October 31. The General Manager…
Joyous celebrations erupted on the streets of Kaduna after electricity was finally restored following a nine-day blackout. A viral video posted by X user @Imranmuhdz captured residents chanting “Nepa, Nepa tadawo” in Hausa, expressing their excitement over the return of power. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced on Wednesday that electricity supply had been…
After being admitted, a boy, Kelvin Chizindu Ogbonda, arrived at Wigwe University, Isiokpo, with his family members. Kelvin’s father, Ogbonda Echeonwu, expressed joy in a Facebook post that his son has begun his tertiary education at the prestigious institution built by Herbert Wigwe, the late CEO of Access Bank. Ogbonda released pictures of himself, Kelvin…
President Bola Tinubu met with three Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators in Abuja on Wednesday, October 30. The federal lawmakers from met—, senators Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Garba Maidola, met with the Nigerian leader at the presidential villa. Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to President Tinubu on information and strategy, shared photos of the…
One of the governors in the South-South part of the country, Bassey Otu of Cross River State, has declared Thursday and Friday as public holidays to enable voters in the state participate fully in local government elections scheduled for Saturday, November 1. This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested four suspects for allegedly breaching bank systems and withdrawing funds fraudulently. The suspects are Chima Nwigwe, Effiong Emmanuel, Mohammed Mahmud, and Damian Ali, Punch reports. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said the accused gained unauthorized access to banks’ computer systems, enabling them to withdraw huge sums from…
In the quiet town of Afashio, located in Uzairue, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, tragedy unfolded as five people, including one woman, were discovered deceased in a room under mysterious circumstances. The shocking incident, which took place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, has left the community in shock. Reports indicate that two…
Maduka Okoye’s reputation continues to soar as he maintains an impressive run of form with Udinese. The Nigerian goalkeeper, who made a move to the Italian Serie A side after a challenging period at Watford in the English Championship, has quickly established himself as a key player in Le Zebrette’s defence. Since taking over from…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s challenging season continued as he missed a stoppage-time penalty, costing Al-Nassr their place in the King’s Cup. In Tuesday’s round-of-16 match against Al-Taawoun, Ronaldo had a golden chance to equalise in the final moments but uncharacteristically missed, sending Al-Nassr out with a 0-1 loss. Al-Taawoun took the lead in the 70th minute through…
Atalanta are bracing up for the possibility of losing Ademola Lookman during the summer transfer window of 2025, with plans in place to replace the Nigerian. Lookman joined Atalanta from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2022 and has been the team’s best player in the first two years, helping them win the UEFA Europa…
Planes, trains, trucks and taxis ground to a halt in Argentina on Wednesday in a major one-day strike over President Javier Milei’s austerity policies. The unions called the protest over Milei’s plans to privatize national flag carrier Aerolineas Argentinas and to denounce spiraling poverty levels since he took office late last year. Over a million…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Frontiers has commended the Federal High Court’s ruling that stopped the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing monthly allocations to the Rivers state government. The court ruling comes after Governor Siminalayi Fubara controversially presented the 2024 budget to a four-member Rivers House of Assembly, allegedly violating Sections 91…
Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede was appointed acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on Wednesday, October 30. He was the coursemate of the indisposed substantive COAS, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, announced Oluyede’s appointment on Wednesday. He stated that he would act in the…
Ned Nwoko, the senator representing Delta North Senatorial District and husband to Nollywood star Regina Daniels, has said that he is under pressure from his people because the state government is not living up to expectations. Ned Nwoko stated this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today. As reported by Daily Trust, he also…
Big Brother Naija Season 9 winner, Kellyrae, has been officially appointed as the Brand Ambassador for Warri South, Delta State. The announcement was made by Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, during a ceremonial meeting attended by Kellyrae and his wife, Kassia. In his address, Ogiame Atuwatse III praised Kellyrae’s outstanding conduct during the…
Nigerian actor Kunle Remi is mourning the loss of a cherished fan, Amaka, who became a close friend. In an emotional Instagram post, the popular actor expressed gratitude for her strong support, sharing how her uplifting spirit and vibes impacted his life. “Thank you for blessing me with your words, vibes, and encouragement,” Remi wrote….
The operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in a sting operation, have arrested 55 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State. It will be recalled that officers of the Commission had between September 3 and 6, 2024 arrested about…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a physically challenged man identified as Ojochogwu Baba for allegedly molesting a 10-year-old girl in Kogi State. Baba, a 49-year-old civil servant was arrested at Wada Estate, a suburb of the Lokoja metropolis in the state. The Kogi State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya, confirmed…
A man identified as Emmanuel A has regretted defying his wife’s warning not to travel with his family to the village after she drea,t of an accident. In a TikTok video shared by @blacksugar 147, the young father of three said that he was excited to take his children to introduce his kids to where…
A Nigerian man sparked reactions after he was seen eating a roadside sacrifice amid the country’s economic hardship. The incident, captured in a trending TikTok video, shows a driver spotting the man consuming the sacrificial offering on the road. Immediately, the driver began recording to document the unusual sight. As he approached, the driver jokingly…
A young man has gone viral on the internet after marrying three wives on the same day, as revealed in a video that is making waves online. In the video, the man is seen surrounded by his wives during a Muslim ceremony organized to unite him with all three. While the video lacks a caption…
A video circulating on TikTok has sparked outrage on social media, capturing the moment a baby is dedicated to the gods. In the footage, a masquerade carries the baby and places him on a collection of charms, often referred to as “juju.” The baby is laid on the ground, where red oil is rubbed on…
A customer sparks drama as she argues intensely with a fish seller, insisting that a single fish she purchased must be divided into 33 pieces. This incident is featured in a video that’s going viral on TikTok. In the clip, the customer argues that the current number of pieces isn’t enough and insists on 33….
A Nigerian man was publicly humiliated after being caught stealing chickens, with locals forcing him to tie a chicken around his neck like a tie while standing beside a pole. This incident, shared on Facebook, has quickly gained attention on the platform. According to the post, the man had been stealing chickens from the neighborhood…
A wife recently turned to social media for help after discovering that the man she had an affair with two years into her marriage is the biological father of her child, not her husband. She shared her story as a confession on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, where it quickly gained attention. In…
A Nigerian woman has reportedly landed in the hospital after her boyfriend allegedly abandoned her and their four kids to marry a new wife, buying her lavish gifts, including a bone straight wig. This incident surfaced in a video that has been trending on TikTok, showing the woman lying on a hospital bed receiving treatment….
A Nigerian man recently took to social media to vent his frustration after a lady he was interested in asked him for a monthly allowance. According to his post on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, the woman requested a fixed amount, noting that her ex-boyfriend used to give her ₦120,000 each month. The…
A Nigerian man has expressed his frustration over what he perceives as widespread corruption in Nigeria, sharing a troubling experience with a gateman at an embassy while trying to obtain his visa. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he lamented that “every Nigerian is corrupt,” recounting how the gateman at the embassy delayed him…
A Nigerian lady allegedly attempted to poison her boyfriend with food, resulting in the tragic deaths of four of his friends who shared the meal with him. This shocking incident gained attention on X, formerly known as Twitter, where a user revealed that the woman served her boyfriend pepper soup laced with poison, unaware that…
Adams Oshiomhole, the former governor of Edo State and prominent labour leader, has voiced strong criticism regarding wage exploitation in Nigeria, stating that workers are now power despite the increment of Minimum Wage by Federal Government. He warned that inadequate compensation for workers not only undermines their livelihoods but also poses significant risks to national…
