A game night at a public entertainment centre unexpectedly took a different turn, sparking outrage on social media. Two Nigerian ladies engaged in a friendly competition, but the fun was short-lived as one player’s unsportsmanlike conduct stole the spotlight. Shared by @thefunnthq.ca on TikTok, the video captured the sad moment when one lady intentionally sabotaged…
The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sentenced Benjamin Ogba, a head-teacher, to two life sentences for the defilement of two seven-year-old girls. Justice Abiola Soladoye, presiding over the case, declared that the prosecution had irrefutably proven its case, leading to the conviction. Justice Soladoye condemned the defence’s testimonies, describing them as deceitful and…
The buildup to Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification fixture against Libya is gaining momentum as the clash approaches. The Super Eagles are set to face the Mediterranean Knights in a crucial double-header that will significantly influence both teams’ qualification chances for the tournament in Morocco. As anticipation grows and players begin reporting…
Relationship coach Blessing Okoro, aka Blessing CEO, slammed Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday after she posted a Hemes bag and iPhones online. Blessing CEO alleged that the designer bag was fake and she went further to ask her about her real estate business. She mocked Nkechi for saying that she was into real estate business…
Erik ten Hag’s fate as Manchester United coach could reportedly be decided this week by INEOS led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The Dutchman has overseen a terrible start to the season with only three wins from 10 matches. Club legend Wayne Rooney has shared his thoughts on the state of Man United and Erik ten…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured Nigerians not to panic as it has put in place policies to ensure that all monies deposited in financial institutions across the country are secured. Apex bank disclosed this in a statement signed by Hakama Ali the Ag. Director, Corporate Communications on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. In…
At least 21 passengers are feared dead following a tragic boat accident in Lagos State on Monday night. The incident occurred in the lagoon near Imore town, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area. NigeriaMedia reports that the two passenger boats, each carrying 16 passengers, collided and capsized. Eyewitnesses reported that the boats, which were ferrying passengers and…
The family and national burial committee have announced the funeral arrangements of the late Sen. (Dr.) Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah (CON). NigeriaMedia recalls that Ubah, the senator who represented Anambra South senatorial district in the national assembly passed on in London, United Kingdom in July 2024. According to the programme issued by the secretary, the national…
Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has given an update on the arrest and detention of singer, Speed Darlington. In a post shared on his X handle, Adeyanju revealed that Speed Darlington was arrested in Lagos last Friday, October 4 and whisked to Abuja by the police following a petition from Burna Boy….
The Nigerian Communications Commission has retracted its earlier statement slamming Starlink, a satellite internet service provider for hiking its price without approval. Speaking on Tuesday, the NCC acknowledged that the statement was released in error, urging editors and journalists to retract any related publications. “Kindly note that this press statement on Starlink was issued in…
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Timi Frank has identified those responsible for destabilizing Rivers State. He accused the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, of being involved in the recent burning of two local council secretariats in Rivers State. In…
The younger brother of Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Governor has been reportedly killed. Edison Ehie was on Monday, shot dead during the attack on the Ahoada East council Secretariat on Monday. A member of the Inter Party Advisory Council, IPAC made this known in a statement on Monday….
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has vowed to take decisive action against those responsible for setting ablaze three local government secretariats in the state on Monday. Fubara vowed that the incident, unlike previous cases, will not be ignored, as his administration will collaborate with security agencies to identify the perpetrators and hold them accountable….
The New Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Bala Mustapha, has resumed at the command’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, the State capital. He promised to restore peace in the troubled local government areas through visibility policing, increased patrols and working with key stakeholders. The promise to restore peace and order in the Local Government areas follows…
Thousands of Edo women, dressed in black, flooded the streets of Benin City today, protesting the manipulation of the just-concluded Edo State governorship election. The women, who were visibly agitated, called for the immediate return of the mandate they claim was freely given to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, and his…
Nigerian rapper Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, is still making headlines over his disappearance. In a new development, a video of the controversial music star in handcuffs has emerged on social media. In the clip posted on celebrity blogger Tunde Ednut’s Instagram page and spotted by Legit.ng, Speedy was seen being led away from what…
Andres Iniesta shared a video on social media which seemed to confirm his retirement from football at 40. In the video titled “the game will go on”, the World Cup winner emotionally spoke about what football means to him, with the likes of Pep Guardiola lauding the midfielder. Lionel Messi paid a touching tribute to…
Atletico Madrid Feminine and Super Falcons forward, Rasheedat Ajibade, has been named Spanish Liga F Player of the Month for September, a fitting reward for her outstanding start to the season. The 24-year-old opened her campaign with an assist in the season opener against Granada and followed it up with a brilliant performance, netting a…
Romelu Lukaku’s bright start at Napoli has drawn comparisons to Victor Osimhen’s start at the club after the Belgian replaced the Galatasaray loan star in Italy. Osimhen pushed for a move away from Napoli this summer but settled for a loan to the Turkish champions despite rejecting a similar approach from Chelsea. Antonio Conte requested…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has urged the suspended chairman of Alimosho local government area, Jelili Sulaimon, and his lawyer, Dr. Abdul Mahmud, to consider the law rather than emotions in their response to the chairman’s suspension. The Assembly stressed that legislative practices in Lagos were guided by the Constitution and state laws. In…
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the reported refusal by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to grant the party and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, access to the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines and other materials used in the Edo state governorship election against the order of the…
Former Rivers State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2023 election, Tonye Cole has weighed in on the ongoing political crisis in the state. Cole said peace cannot return to the oil-rich state unless four prominent personalities in the state sit together to resolve the crisis. He stated this on Tuesday…
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season nine winner, Kellyrae Sule, has shared his experience while he was a housemate on the reality show. He said that though he had strong faith in winning, the profile of other housemates disturbed him. This made him pull his wife, Kassia, and told her that if they scaled through the…
French defender Jules Kounde’s unexpected omission from Barcelona’s starting lineup against Deportivo Alaves raised eyebrows on Sunday, especially considering his pivotal role in coach Hansi Flick’s defensive structure. Instead, 18-year-old Hector Fort got the nod, a surprising yet calculated decision that left many questioning the manager’s reasoning. According to Transfermarkt, Kounde, typically a fixture in…
Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal, has drawn comparisons to Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, with some arguing that the teenage sensation may already surpass the Brazilian in certain aspects. Since breaking into the first team, Yamal has dazzled fans and pundits alike with his exceptional talent, shattering records along the way. His contributions were instrumental in…
Victor Osimhen has enjoyed an immense start to life at Galatasaray since his transfer in the summer. The Nigerian striker joined the Turkish club from Napoli following a series of failed transfers that marked the summer. The marquee forward, who saw his relationship with Napoli’s hierarchy hit rock bottom—including being frozen out of the club’s…
Ademola Lookman could still be well on the move in the winter transfer window amid recent reports linking him away from Atalanta. The Nigerian forward, who lit up the scenes with the Italian Serie A outfit, has seen his name linked with the possibility of joining several clubs, including those in the English Premier League…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government has launched a portal for youths to register for the distribution of 2000 compressed natural gas (CNG) powered tricycles. The minister of state for youth development, Ayodele Olawande, said the portal became possible after the federal government successfully launched 2,000 CNG tricycles on October 1. According to TheCable, Olawande…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has asked his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to allow peace to reign in the state. Speaking Monday on Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today, Fubara said he had knelt down to beg Wike. According to the governor, he had kept all understanding with…
Media personality Daddy Freeze seems to be stirring trouble as he congratulates music star Davido for outdoing his rival, Wizkid. The media personality, via his Instagram page, shared a screenshot of a list of the Richest African artists. From the list, Davido came out on top as the richest with a net worth of $100million….
Final year students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN)have sparked reactions online after calling Wizkid’s song “boring” during their sign-out ceremony and requesting the DJ to play Davido’s song instead. This incident, which has gained traction on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter), was captured in a viral video. In the footage, a…
Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old woman, Fatima Abubakar in Yola South local government area of the state for allegedly torturing two toddlers under her care. The police took Fatima into custody after it was revealed that she had physically assaulted a 2-year-old girl and a young boy. Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the police…
This tragic incident involving a man named Charles, a father of nine, occurred in the Jeddo community of Okpe Local Government Area, Delta State. According to reports from the Nigerian Tribune, Charles allegedly committed suicide by consuming a poisonous substance, believed to be sniper, at around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024. After ingesting…
In a tragic incident stemming from a romantic dispute, a man from Coleen Bawn, Zimbabwe, was k!lled following a violent confrontation over a girlfriend. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested three suspects linked to the fatal assault of Mlamuleli Mangena, while a manhunt is underway for three others involved in the brutal attack. The…
The body of a second influencer has been found washed up on a beach after a yacht party on the “Devil’s Throat” coastline ended in tragedy. The body of Aline Tamara, 37, was found on Itaquitanduva Beach in Brazil just days after rescuers recovered the body of her pal Beatriz Tavares da Silva Faria, 27….
Amidst controversy over the concession of Essien Udim local government area to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), at the centre to the Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s Essien Udim local government area, at the just concluded council poll on Saturday, protest has engulfed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hierarchy in the state. The Returning Officer…
Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, better known as Winners Chapel, has stated that the Federal Government has approved the construction of an airstrip at Faith Tabernacle in Canaanland. In a video that went viral on Instagram on Monday, Oyedepo made the announcement. This move, according to Oyedepo, will allow him…
Jack Grealish has become a dad – and he has shared an adorable picture of his new baby girl. The Man City star took to Instagram to share a photo of his daughter clinging onto his finger. He wrote: “Mila Rose Grealish. 27/09/24.” His girlfriend Sasha Attwood also took to Instagram to share the same…
A British doctor on Oct 7 pleaded guilty to an audacious but unsuccessful plot to kill his mother’s partner with a fake Covid-19 vaccine, which involved him forging medical documents and dressing in disguise to inject his victim with poison. Thomas Kwan, 53, passed himself off as a nurse and even took his own mother’s…
Manchester United loanee Jadon Sancho has been harshly critiqued following Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest. Despite starting his third consecutive Premier League game for the Blues, the 24-year-old winger found himself on the receiving end of tough analysis. According to Sky Sports, Chris Wood’s early goal in the second half rendered Noni Madueke’s goal…
Cristiano Ronaldo added yet another chapter to his storied career with a record-setting performance in Al-Nassr’s commanding 3-0 victory over Al Orubah in the Saudi Pro League. Demonstrating his trademark poise, Ronaldo converted from the penalty spot to secure his team’s win while also setting up one of Sadio Mane’s two goals. This latest triumph…
Following Saturday’s local government elections, violence erupted in Rivers state, Nigeria. The crisis was caused by the rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The newly built council secretariat at Isiokpo in the Ikwerre Local Government area has been set ablaze. Residents have confirmed the incident, and videos showing the administrative building…
The Staff of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC have embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike. The strike started today, following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to management. The decision to down tools was confirmed after a congress of NAFDAC staff convened on Friday, October 4, 2024 over…
Nigerian superstar singer, Wizkid has performed at 23rd birthday party of Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka. Recall that Saka celebrated his birthday on September 5 on Saturday after Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Southampton in the Premier League. It was gathered that the England international rented out a Mayfair restaurant, had some of the world’s…
The suit filed by Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Minister of Petroleum, during the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan challenging the order obtained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for final forfeiture of her seized assets, was stalled at a Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday, October 7. The matter, which was brought before…
Five members of a family, including an elderly woman and her four grandchildren, have been reported dead in the Gaga community of Akure. Their deaths occurred mysteriously just days after consuming pap. According to Ondo State’s Hope Newspaper, the incident took place a few days ago on Atayese Street in the Gaga area of Oke…
Abeokuta Police have arrested a man suspected of ritualistic practices after he was found in possession of a human head. The suspect, identified as Lekan Akinyemi, was apprehended on June 24, 2024, at approximately 3:50 PM by the Adatan divisional Police Officer. The investigation was sparked when Nojeem Balogun, a resident near the Iyana Cele…
There are certain habits or behaviors that some men engage in regularly that may contribute to prostate problems. Here are a few factors to be aware of. Sedentary lifestyle: Leading a sedentary lifestyle with little to no physical activity can increase the risk of prostate problems. Regular exercise, such as brisk walking, jogging, or cycling,…
Our bodies are complex machines, and just like any machine, they require proper fuel to function optimally. Nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and other essential elements are vital in keeping us energised, healthy, and feeling our best. However, with our busy lives and ever-changing diets, it’s easy to fall short on certain nutrients. While some deficiencies…
Pain on the left side of the chest can be concerning due to its association with heart-related issues, but there are various other potential causes as well. Understanding these causes is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment. 1. Heart-related causes: The most serious concern is a heart attack or angina, which occurs when the blood…
