Millions lost as fire guts Lagos port (video)
A fire outbreak was recorded at Ports and Cargo Terminal berth 7 and 8 at Tin Can Island port, Lagos,…
Suspects arrested for raising false alarm of ‘stolen’ manhood in Kwara
The police in Kwara state has arrested some men for falsely accusing different members of the public of stealing their…
When Oborevwori Rekindled Hope Of Deltans At Onyeme’s Thanksgiving
BY FIDELIS EGUGBO The beauty of democracy is that it is a representative government, a government where those in position…
Courts awards girl burned by hot McDonald’s hot chicken nuggets $800K
A US jury has awarded a Florida family $800,000 in a civil lawsuit against McDonald’s and one of its franchisees,…
17-year-old boy fulfills his attempt to break Guinness World Record for most watermelon eaten in 30 seconds (video)
A 17-year-old Nigerian boy, Akor Kelechi Kingsley has fulfilled his attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most…
Spain’s former King, Juan Carlos’ ex-lover tells High Court judge she wants £126million in damages after their break-up saw her ‘lose her significant income’ as a strategic consultant
An ex-lover of Spain’s former King has told a High Court judge that she wants more than £126 million in…
Actor John Amos’ daughter Shannon reacts following brother K.C. Amos’ arrest for sending her death threats
Shannon Amos, the daughter of American actor John Amos has spoken out after his brother K.C. Amos’ was arrested for…
Prince Harry’s memoir Spare reportedly the ”most dumped book of the summer’ with up to 100 copies left behind by holidaymakers at resorts in Spain, Greece and Turkey
Prince Harry’s memoir Spare is the ‘most dumped’ book by holidaymakers this summer, new reports claim. The 416-page diatribe has…
Court sentences man to 25 years imprisonment for abducting and raping 13-year-old orphan in Calabar
One Matthew Uyangha has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a 13-year-old orphan in Cross River…
Manchester United confirm signing of Andre Onana from Inter Milan in a £47m deal
Manchester United have completed the signing of goalkeeper Andre Onana in a £47.1million deal from Inter Milan. The Cameroonian international…
The sad reality of Niger Delta- Imalah Blessing Chioma
THE NIGER DELTA Region of Nigeria is the storehouse of Nigeria’s crude oil, which accounts for approximately 90% of the…
Delta Poly Rector Confers NIPOGA President, Says Next Game Will Be Eventful
By Onomiguren Agbamu The rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, prof. Emmanuel Achuenu has been conferred President of the Nigeria…
FG shuts Eko Bridge again for 40-day repair
Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, on Thursday, July 20, announced a 40-day closure of the Island-bound…
Nigerian man dies from dog bite two months after his wedding
A Nigerian man, Emmanuel Faworaja, has died from dog bite two months after his wedding. Twitter user @donimam4all shared the…
Adamu and Omisore resigned voluntarily as APC national chairman and secretary — Hope Uzodimma
. Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodimma has said that former National Chairman…
NAF airstrikes kill 22 terrorists in Katsina
No fewer than 22 terrorists have been neutralized by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Batsari and Jibia local government…
Singer Davido announces the disbursement of N237m to 424 orphanages across Nigeria
Singer Davido has announced the disbursement of N237 million to orphanages across the country through his foundation. In a post…
Reps reject proposed electricity tariff increase
The proposed increase in electricity tariff has been rejected by the House of Representatives. This came after Honourable Aliyu Madaki…
Woman in court for allegedly possessing 36 pieces of berets with IPOB insignia
The Lagos state police command has dragged a 28-year-old lady identified as Charity Iroakazi, before and Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for…
Court orders DSS to allow Kanu access to medical records, doctors
Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja today July 20, ordered the Department of State Services…
18 year old mum used fake hitman website in attempt to k!ll off 3-year-old son then allegedly agreed to pay $3000 for the child’s murd3r
A young mother from Miami, Florida was arrested Tuesday, July 18 after trying to use a fake website to rent…
WHO raises alarm about an unsafe cough syrup in Cameroon
The World Health Organization has raised an alarm about a cough syrup which contains unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol as…
Man wins $1.08 billion jackpot
A lucky man is now $1.08 billion richer after winning Wednesday’s third-highest jackpot ever in America’s history. The Powerball jackpot…
Protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad and set it on fire in retaliation for plans to burn Quran in Sweden(Videos)
Hundreds of protesters stormed thelm Swedish embassy in central Baghdad, Iraq in the early hours of Thursday morning, July 20,…
On $70,000 per month Peseiro is among highest paid Coaches in Africa – NFF complains
The Nigeria Football Federation has revealed that Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, currently ranks among the highest-paid coaches in Africa…
Nigeria receives over $9m grant from Canadian government
The Nigerian Government on Wednesday, July 19, received a total of $9,261,920 from the Canadian Government to support the scale-up…
Court sentences Rivers pastor to seven years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling and impregnating church member’s teenager daughter
The Rivers State Family Court has sentenced a 55-year-old cleric, Piler Erekwa to seven years in prison with hard labour…
Sina Rambo’s estranged wife, Korth claims she is now playing the role of a mother and father to their daughter
Sina Rambo’s estranged wife, Korth has claimed that she is now playing the role of a mother and father to…
No apologies for sending my kids to private school — Governor Fubara
Governor Siminialayi Fubara of Rivers State has said that he owes no one an apology for choosing a private school…
15-year-old stabs classmate to death over a girl
A 15-year-old boy has reportedly stabbed his classmate to death with a kitchen knife following a dispute about a girl…
N700 per litre of petrol is very affordable. Any patriot will be happy with it – Staunch Buhari and APC supporter says
Sirajo Saidu, one of the staunch supporters of former president, Muhammadu Buhari, has said N700 per litre of Premium Motor…
‘Temper Justice with mercy,’- Anambra pupil, Mmesoma Ejikeme, appeals to JAMB as she appears before House of Reps members
Anambra pupil, Ejikeme Mmesoma, has apologized to the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for forging her unified tertiary matriculation…
Israeli man kills his Ugandan wife and hides her body in septic tank after DNA test revealed he is not the biological father of their daughter
An Israeli citizen has been arrested in Uganda after confessing to police that he killed his wife because he discovered…
I wanted to refuse and send her back – Nigerian pastor reveals his initial reaction to a female barber brought to cut his hair
A Nigerian pastor, Rev. Ogbonnaya Igwe, has revealed his initial reaction after his personal assistant brought a female barber to…
South African man sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his pregnant wife
A 41-year-old man, Thapelo Edwin Mojaki, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his pregnant wife, Matshidiso Catherine Mojaki,36,…
Naira plummets to N860/$ at parallel market following demand for dollar
The Naira has plummeted at the parallel market following an increased demand for the Dollar. The Naira fell to N860…
CJN denies having a telephone conversation with Tinubu over presidential tribunal
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayoode Ariwoola, has denied rumours of having a telephone conversation with President Bola…
Two months after wedding, Botswana soldier shoots dead his wife and alleged side chick
A 35-year-old soldier who killed his wife, Bogolo Sepopa and his alleged side chick, Same Moapare, appeared before the Extension…
Reps confirm appointment of CDS and Service Chiefs
The appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs by President Bola Tinubu, was on Wednesday, July 19,…
FG to bar PoS agents from fixing new prices
The Federal Government through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission will be barring Point of Sale agents from increasing…
Plateau: Troops arrest 1000 cattle grazing on farmlands in Mangu
Troops of the Operations Safe Haven (OPSH), responsible for security in Plateau State, has apprehended over 1,000 cattle for grazing…
9 month old baby dies on first day at crèche in South Africa
A nine month old boy has died attending his first day of crèche in Umganu Circle in Zwelisha, North of…
THE PANGS OF DIVORCE
The rate at which hitherto happy marriages end in divorce is becoming alarming. Report has it that in the US,…
Singapore overtakes Japan in ranking as most powerful passport in the world
Singapore now tops the ranking of the world’s most powerful passports, unseating Japan from the top spot. Singaporeans enjoy visa-free…
House of Reps reject motion seeking to stop increase in price of Fuel
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, July 19 rejected a motion to stop the increase in the price of Premium…
MTC Congratulates Onyeme, Anyafulu, Others, Lists Expectations
The Maris Trust Council, MTC, organizers of Maris Annual Public Service Lecture series, has congratulated the Deputy Governor of Delta…
Transgender man stops testosterone to get pregnant with a sperm donor after his partner discovered she couldn’t have children
A trans man was forced to stop taking testosterone to have a baby after his partner discovered she was unable…
Pls tell your tailor to remove pockets from your attire since you don’t use it – Senator Shehu Sani taunts Peter Obi as he wishes him a happy 62nd birthday
Senator Shehu Sani has shared a cheeky birthday message to politician and Labour party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as he…
Fuel subsidy removal: FG set to review Workers’ salary – Akpabio
. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerian workers of the readiness of the government to review the…
FAAC to share N1.959tr revenue to FG, states and LGA in July, probably the highest ever
Members of trade associations guilty of anti-competitive practices, indiscriminate and irrational hike of food prices will henceforth be sanctioned by…
FG to sanction trade associations over food price hike
Members of trade associations guilty of anti-competitive practices, indiscriminate and irrational hike of food prices will henceforth be sanctioned by…
Church divided after polygamous Bishop allegedly sent n*des to his nephew’s wife
. A Zimbabwean church is at the brink of splitting after its bishop allegedly sent n*de pictures and proposed love…
Hit-and-run driver declared wanted for injuring VIO officer in Ekiti
The Ekiti State Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) and sister security agencies have launched a manhunt for a yet-to-be identified driver…
EFCC disowns lawyer prosecuting Stella Oduah
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday, July 18, disowned a lawyer, Ibrahim Mohammed, who filed forgery charges in…
Over 137 scholars sponsored abroad refused to return to Nigeria – TETFund Executive Secretary
Over 137 scholars sponsored abroad through Nigeria’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) have reportedly absconded as confirmed by Sonny Echono,…
Court refuses to extend order restraining INEC from prosecuting suspended Adamawa REC
A federal high court in Abuja has refused to extend its interim order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
Police rescue two jungle justice victims
Two jungle justice victims have been rescued by the Akwa Ibom police command. The state police spokesperson, Odiko MacDon said…
Angry mob sets tricycle robber ablaze in Akwa Ibom as police rescue two suspected thieves from being lynched for stealing wine and generator
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have rescued two suspected thieves from being lynched by an angry mob.…
I Will Appoint People With Capacity, Delta Governor Assures NUJ
By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta state governor, RT. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has assured that his administration will appoint people with capacity…
President Tinubu orders immediate review of N8,000 cash transfer palliative
President Bola Tinubu has ordered an immediate review of the proposed N8,000 cash transfer palliative to Nigerians to cushion the…
N617/litre: Bear with President Tinubu. He is working to get us on the right pedestal – Politician Adamu Garba appeals to Nigerians
Politician, Adamu Garba, has appealed to Nigerians to bear with President Tinubu as he is working to get Nigerians on…
Adamawa vigilante marries Norwegian woman he met on social media (photos)
A vigilante, Hamman Joda Isa, has married a Norwegian woman, Diana Maria Lugunborg, in Yola town, Yola North Local Government…
Court discharges Nnamdi Kanu’s supporter charged with terrorism
Darlington Unamba, an ardent supporter of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has been discharged and acquitted of terrorism…
Nigerian man declares intention to marry his widowed mother-in-law two years after his wife’s death
Popular Nigerian columnist, Azuka Onwuka, has said that a man wants to marry his widowed mother-in-law two years after the…
President Tinubu orders probe of 2-year-old killed by stray bullet in Delta
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of two-year-old Ivan Omhonrina killed by a stray bullet during an…
The proposed palliative cash transfer robs the poor and pays the rich. We reject it- NLC declares
The Nigerian Labour Congress has rejected the palliatives proposed by the Federal government to cushion the effect of the fuel…
Jonathan visits Tinubu in Aso Villa (photos)
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday, July 18, met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. See…
His demands were screaming “paper, paper, paper” – British lady recounts her experience with a Nigerian man she met on a dating app
A British lady has shared her experience with a Nigerian man she met on a dating app. In the video…
President Tinubu must lead the way in facilitating increase in minimum wage or he will soon lose the huge support base he started off with – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has said that President Tinubu may lose the “huge support” base he started off with on May 29,…
Anthrax might have spread to South and North – NCDC
Hours after the announcement of the first case of anthrax in Nigeria, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control has expressed…
Supermodel Gigi Hadid arrested and charged for marijuana possession
Gigi Hadid was arrested and charged with possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia after she flew to the Cayman Islands from…
Market forces driving up petrol prices – NNPC boss Mele Kyari says
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has said that the recent increase…
N620 per litre: This isn’t what we voted for – President Tinubu’s supporter laments
A resident of Kano state, Adamu Salihu, has said that the current hardship Nigerians are facing as a result of…
14-year-old girl allegedly shot dead by teenage boy in South Africa after she rejected his advances
A 14-year-old girl, Naeema Marshall, from Beacon Valley in Mitchells Plain was visiting her aunt in Eerste River, Western Cape,…
Why is IPOB lawyer defending Emefiele? – DSS asks
The Department of State Services (DSS) has stated that one of the lawyers of the suspended governor1 of the Central…
President Tinubu meets Benin, Niger, Guinea-Bissau presidents in Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu hosted the presidents of three neighbouring West African countries at the Presidential Villa, Abuja today July 18.…
Bring Buhari back – Nigerian activist cries out on Twitter
A Nigerian activist @Waspapping_ has asked that former President Buhari be brought back to office. He made the call on…
North Korea arrests US soldier for crossing the border from the demilitarized zone without authorization
An American soldier has been arrested for crossing the heavily fortified border from South Korea into North Korea, the United…
Suspected thief nabbed for allegedly stealing four goats and rams in Osun community
A suspected thief was caught stealing two goats and two rams at Kajola area of Ikirun in Ifelodun Local Government…
Court sacks Taraba PDP chairman
The Chairman of the Taraba State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, Abubakar Bawa has been removed by a high…
The narrative that I used my girlfriend for rituals isn’t helping at all. Stop shaming her – Killaboi who confessed he stabbed his girlfriend to death appeals to Nigerians
Nigerian punter, Killaboi, who on Monday, July 17, via his Instastories confessed he stabbed his girlfriend, Augusta Osedion, to death,…
Napoli offer Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen €6.5m annual salary to remain at the club
Serie A champions, Napoli, have offered Victor Osimhen a new two-year contract extension with a salary worth N6.5bn — €6.5m…
NAFDAC Confirms No Plastic in Golden Penny Semovita
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has responded to a viral social media video claiming…
Elumelu, PDP Abandons Claim, Says Okolie, LP, Pray Tribunal To Dismiss Petition.
The National and State House of Assembly Election Tribunal sitting at Asaba has been prayed upon to dismiss the entire…
Fuel price hits N617 per litre
The price of Petrol has increased to about N617 per litre. Fuel stations operated by NNPC have adjusted their fuel…
Nigerian man allegedly dies in police custody in South Africa
A Nigerian national identified as Abiodun Victor Olawunmi, has reportedly died in the hands of men of the South African…
Gunmen k*ll six in Benue communities
Unknown gunmen have killed six people in Igba-Ukyor and Tse Baka communities in the Ushongo Local Government Area of Benue…
Drug addict allegedly strangles his mother to d*ath in Ogun
A suspected drug addict identified as Samson Sikiru, has been arrested for allegedly killing his mother, a prophetess, in Itanrin…
Naira closes at N795.2/$ at I&E window
The Naira on Monday, July 17, closed at N795.28 per dollar at the investors and exporters (I&E) window. The Naira…
Ondo LG Vice Chairman dies 5 days after Chairman’s death
The Vice Chairman of Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Anthony Adebusole, is dead. Adebusole’s death comes a…
Unknown gunmen kill Imo monarch
Unknown gunmen have killed Eze Mmirioma, the traditional ruler of Aboh Mbaise in Imo state on Monday July 17. According…
Ogun poly students die after allegedly eating spaghetti meal
Two students of Gateway Polytechnic, Ode-Remo, Ogun State, and one other applicant student of the school have died under mysterious…
Court sentences mother, son and prophet who brutally murdered LASU student, Favour Daley-Oladele and ate her body parts for money ritual
Justice Christiana Obadina of an Osun State High Court sitting in Ikire o Monday, July 17, sentenced a clergyman with…
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: The Fight for Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
By Akpoisheri Oghenetejiri Women’s rights are the rights and entitlements claimed for women and girls worldwide. They are the fundamental…
Dog mauls owner’s 4-year-old son to d*ath in Rivers
A 4-year-old boy has died after being attacked by his father’s dog in Etche local Government Area of Rivers State.…
Truck conveying gun bullets to Anambra intercepted by soldiers
Troops of 192 Battalion Nigerian Army (NA) operating in 81 Division Area of Responsibility have busted an international ammunition smuggling…
Woman who ‘married’ ghost of a soldier reveals she’s divorced him for haunting her with the sound of a shrieking baby
A woman who ‘married’ the ghost of a Victorian soldier last year has revealed that they have now divorced. According…
Nigeria records first Anthrax case
The Federal Government has officially confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country. A statement released by the Federal…
Police withdraw officers attached to Buhari’s Wife, brother, Boss Mustapha and others
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has withdrawn the Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel previously attached to prominent individuals, including Mrs…
Wole Soyinka tells FG to declare annual public holiday for traditional worshippers
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has called on the Federal Government to declare a national public holiday for traditionalists in…