North Korea’s Kim Jong Un orders massive production of more missiles ahead of South Korea/US drills
North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un has called for an increase in missile production to help secure “overwhelming military power”…
Niger Republic coup : Niger Generals vow to prosecute ousted President Bazoum for ‘High Treason’
Niger Republic’s military leaders vowed late Sunday, August 13 to prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason” while criticising…
Villagers flee as gunmen raze Imo monarch’s palace and vehicles
Gunmen have burnt down the country home of the traditional ruler of Ndia Iche Arondizuogu community in the Ideato North…
‘I bathed for 1 month with human skull to boost patronage but did not see any difference’ – Suspect arrested in Ondo says
A suspected internet fraudster, otherwise known as ‘Yahoo boy’, Franklin Akinyosuri, who was recently arrested with a human skull and…
Nigeria would have been affected by a disaster if we didn’t take over – Niger Coup plotters say
General Abdourahmane Tchiani, the leader of the Niger junta that took over the Nigerien government, has claimed that the military…
Ritualists disguise as farm labourers and hack pastor to death in Ondo
Two ritualists who disguised as labourers have allegedly hacked a 45-year-old pastor, Dada Itopa to death at Ebira camp Ipele…
.If Emefiele is found guilty he should be prosecuted but must not be made a Scapegoat – Tunde Bakare tells FG
Cleric, Tunde Bakare, has asked the Federal government not use the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),…
Niger coup: We’re ready for dialogue – Junta leader General Tchiani
General Abdourahmane Tchiani, the leader of the Niger junta, has said the military is ready for dialogue. Since his gang…
Unrepentant 53-year-old car snatcher rearrested in Ogun
Men of the Ogun state police command have rearrested an unrepentant car snatcher, Sunday Dosunmu, for committing the same crime…
Gombe bridge collapses after heavy downpour
Some commuters have been left stranded after a bridge along the Bauchi-Gombe federal highway collapsed on Sunday morning, August 13,…
Two young men arrested for gang-r@ping 15-year-old girl in Abia community
Two young men have been arrested for allegedly gang raping a 15-year-old girl in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area…
Kano residents protest proposed military force in Niger (video)
Some residents of Kano state on Saturday morning, August 12, staged a protest against the proposed use of force by…
The military is happy and better under democracy — DHQ speaks up against calls for a coup in Nigeria
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that there is no plan for a coup in Nigeria as the military is…
Boko Haram kills five and abducts seven women in Borno
Five persons have been killed by Boko Haram insurgents who attacked a convoy of vehicles carrying goods and passengers in…
IPOB shares flyers announcing cancellation of sit-at-home
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has initiated the distribution of flyers and posters across the South-East to notify residents…
Nigerian embassy in Niger Republic denies reports claiming its facility has been burnt down
The Nigerian embassy in Niger Republic has denied reports claiming its facility has been burnt down. In a statement released,…
Only an inexperienced President will go to war after 3 months in Office – Activist Mahdi Shehu says (video)
Activist, Mahdi Shehu, has warned President Tinubu against going to war with the coupists in Niger republic. In an interview…
SBC Unveils Oreoluwa Agunbiade As 7up Harvard Business School Scholarship Winner
Nigeria’s largest manufacturing company, Seven-Up Bottling Company Ltd (SBC) has unveiled Oreoluwa Agunbiade as the recipient of the prestigious 7up…
Death toll in Kaduna mosque accident rises to ten
The death toll in the accident that occurred in the Zaria Central Mosque in Kaduna State on Friday, August 11,…
Mali cancels Air France flight permit
Air France’s permit to fly between Paris and Bamako has been revoked by Mali’s military government after the French national…
Ending this coup is beyond Nigeria Vs Niger, it’s an ECOWAS decision – Ivory Coast President
The President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, has stated that the that ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum two weeks ago,…
Obasanjo reveals the ‘only Christian leader that will make heaven’
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has opened up on who among the Christian leaders in Nigeria he thinks will go to…
Kaduna: Four killed, others injured as Zaria Central Mosque collapses on worshippers
At least four worshippers were killed while seven others sustained injuries when some sections of the historic Zaria Central Mosque…
Niger Coup: ECOWAS vows to hold Russia responsible if Wagner violates human rights
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it will hold Russia to account if the Wagner Group, a…
Women block Makurdi-Abuja Highway to protest against killing of 5 people by suspected herdsmen in Benue
A large number of women mounted a roadblock on Makurdi/Laafia/Abuja federal highway on Friday August 11, to protest the killing…
Gunmen allegedly kill two soldiers and kidnap construction company workers in Rivers community
Palpable fear has enveloped some communities in Odual, Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State following the alleged killing of…
President Zelensky fires head of military conscription in every region of Ukraine following corruption claims
Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky has fired the heads of military conscription in every region of the country following corruption allegations…
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma quickly released an hour after reporting to Prison
South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma reported back to prison on Friday, August 11 only to be swiftly released, in…
Niger Junta reportedly threatens to Kill president Bazoum if ECOWAS Military intervenes
Niger’s military junta has threatened to kill ousted President Mohamed Bazoum if ECOWAS attempts any military intervention to reinstate him.…
Dispatch rider who jumped into Lagos lagoon was on hard drugs – Police
The police has given an update on the dispatch rider whose corpse was recently recovered after jumping into a Lagos…
Former drug addict turned social media influencer, Nicol Rescata is found shot dead in Ecuadorian factory next to bottle of gasoline
A social media influencer who turned her life around after falling into drug addiction has been murdered in Ecuador. Nicol…
The Nigerian army is not in any partnership with Asari-Dokubo’s security outfit – Army Spokesman
The Nigerian army has distanced itself from former Niger Delta militant leader, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo and his security outfit. Dokubo who…
At least 53 dead, 1,000 missing in Hawaii wildfires
At least 53 people have been killed and 1,000 remain missing after wildfires tore through the Hawaiian island of Maui.…
South East Governors meet in Enugu, dissociate Nnamdi Kanu from unrest in the region
Governors of the five South East states have commended the efforts of the security agencies in ensuring the return of…
House on the Rock Pastor who was arrested for preaching with a gun has been arraigned in court
House On The Rock Church Pastor, Uche Aigbe, has been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate Court in the Federal Capital…
Supermarket in Austria is evacuated after banana-loving spider capable of causing permanent erections in men wasÂ
An Austrian supermarket has been evacuated after the store manager reportedly spotted a banana-loving spider capable of causing permanent erections…
Police confirm killing of 20 persons by gunmen in Plateau
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed that 20 persons were killed by gunmen in the Heipang community, Barkin Ladi…
Four Amotekun officers dismissed for indiscipline – Ondo commander
Chief Adetunji Adeleye, the Commander of Ondo State Security Network Agency popularly known as Amotekun, has confirmed the dismissal of…
Delta Police Arrests Suspected Serial Murderer, Cultist, Recover Guns, Stolen Car
Following the reported murder of one Destiny Idi, ‘m’ aged 27 years of Ovade Community at Ovie Road Ogharafe on…
Niger Republic Coup: Eleven ECOWAS Heads of State arrive Abuja for meeting
Eleven out of the 16 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Governments have arrived in…
North Korea leader, Kim Jong Un fires top general and tells his armed forces to prepare for war
North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un has reportedly replaced his top military general and called for preparations for the possibility…
Niger coup leaders form new government
Niger’s junta on Thursday, August 10 said it had formed a new government, two weeks after ousting the democratically-elected President…
Court freezes Seplat co-founder Dr ABC Orjiako’s accounts and assets
Accounts and assets belonging to businessman and Seplat co-founder, Dr. ABC Orjiako has been frozen by a Federal High Court…
Twitter fined $350,000 for delaying to grant search warrant for Trump’s account in Jan. 6 probe
The U.S. special counsel investigating former US president Donald Trump obtained a search warrant for his Twitter account in January…
Henry Ruggs sentenced to 3-To-10 years in prison for DUI crash
. A former NFL star Henry Ruggs was on Wednesday, August 9, sentenced to 3-to-10 years in prison over the…
If the government commissions me and my boys, we will go and defeat Niger Republic – Former militant leader, Asari Dokubo, boasts (video)
Former Militant leader, Asari Dokubo, says if the Federal government commissions him and his group of boys, they will go…
Gunmen kill prominent Islamic scholar in Gombe
Gunmen have killed a prominent Islamic scholar, Sheik Ibrahim Musa Albani Kuri, in Gombe State. It was gathered that four…
Delta Police Arrests Suspected Armed Robbers, Cultists, Recover Locally Fabricated Guns
On August 5, 2023 at about 1300hrs, the DPO Agbor Division acted on credible information, detailed police operatives to investigate…
President Tinubu meets Wike and El-Rufai at the State house
President Bola Tinubu had a closed-door meeting with former governors of Rivers and Kaduna states, Nyesom Wike and Nasir el-Rufai…
British doctor is murdered in South Africa after getting caught up in violent strike by cab drivers
A British doctor has been killed in South Africa after he turned the wrong way from the airport and got…
World bank suspend loans to Uganda over anti-gay laws
The World Bank has said that it would no longer be giving out loans to Uganda in response to the…
We may be pushed to invade Niger — US tells coup plotters
The United States of America has warned the Niger junta that they may be pushed to be involved militarily if…
Boxer Amir Khan’s wife Faryal Makhdoom ‘told love rival she would slit her throat and said “I hope you die with cancer”
British boxer, Amir Khan’s wife, Faryal Makhdoom reportedly had a foul-mouthed rant at a love rival, in which she told…
‘I enjoy being a rac!st’ – Teacher loses job after complaining about her sister dating white man
An elementary school teacher in Texas, USA has been sacked after she posted “racist” statements on social media that included…
Russia’s mercenary group Wagner could take advantage of Niger coup – US warns
The US has warned against Russia’s Wagner mercenaries taking advantage of instability in coup-hit Niger, whose neighbor Mali has become…
FG ,State Collaborates To Eradicate Poverty Through Cassava Bio-Ethanol
By Onomiguren Agbamu The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National planning, with the Delta state government,…
Twitter begins paying Nigerian creators
Some Nigerian creators and social media influencers have begun receiving payment from microblogging site, X, formerly known as Twitter through…
Tinubu told us he stays in a two-bedroom apartment – NLC President
Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has revealed some of the things they discussed during a…
Arsonists burn down reps member’s houses in Anambra
Some unknown arsonists have burnt down two houses belonging to the lawmaker representing the Ihiala federal constituency in the House…
Man remanded for stealing kpomo in Kano
A 23-year-old man identified as Abdulwahab Yusuf was on Tuesday, August 8, remanded at a correction centre by a Sharia…
Economist named as new prime minister by Niger Republic coup plotters
A former economy minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine has been named as Niger Republic’s new prime minister days after a…
The Imp who was intoxicated with power and who arrogantly played God is now at the mercy of those wielding power – Senator Shehu Sani throws jabs at an unconfirmed Ministerial nominee
Senator Shehu Sani has thrown jabs at one of the unconfirmed Ministerial nominees. Recall that on Monday, August 7, the…
Niger Republic military junta blocks U.S. envoy from meeting ousted President Bazoum
Niger Republic junta leaders have blocked a senior US official, Victoria Nuland from meeting the country’s elected President Mohamed Bazoum.…
We will uphold an independent, impartial stance on Ukraine war – China tells Russia
China will uphold an “independent and impartial” stance on the Ukraine war, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Russian…
BBNaija winner, Whitemoney’s Instagram account has been hacked, suspected hacker uploads selfies of himself
The Instagram account of BBNaija ‘Shine Ya Eye,’ winner, Whitemoney, who is currently participating in the ongoing “All Stars Season”…
Kano man injures pap seller’s son for refusing to sell to him on credit
A man identified as Jaafar Lukman has been remanded in a correctional centre by the Kano State Sharia court sitting…
IPPIS officer admits collecting bribe
The investigation into the alleged job racketeering at the Federal Character Commission has taken a different twist as one Haruna…
Sit-at-home has become money-making scheme for Simon Ekpa and his cohorts – Abaribe
enator representing Abia south, Enyinnaya Abaribe has said that the sit-at-home order given by Simon Ekpa, a self-acclaimed disciple of…
My Father died due to Negligence of Private hospital – Former Governor Dave Umahi says
A former Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, has recounted how his father died of medical negligence at an unnamed…
Akpabio turns up at Aso Rock after rowdy session at the senate over Keyamo’s ministerial screening
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio turned up at the presidential villa in Abuja, a few minutes after a rowdy session at…
Enugu government bans unauthorised use of vehicle with tinted glasses
Unauthorised use of vehicle with tinted glasses have been banned by Enugu state government to combat the nefarious activities of…
Air France suspends flights to Burkina Faso and Mali
. Flights to and from Bamako in Mali and Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso have been suspended by Air France, the…
Egbema People Call For Boycott of Swearing-in Ceremony of Warri North Commissioners
We have come to accept our fate as people whose trust have been taken for granted and little did we…
Niger Republic awaits ECOWAS response after deadline to reinstate ousted president expires
Niger Republic said on Monday, August 7 that it was waiting for a response from ECOWAS, the West African regional…
Niger closes air space over alleged ‘threat of intervention
The military junta in Niger Republic has closed the country’s airspace, warning that any attempt to violate it would meet…
Authorities investigating connection between naked body found at Malibu beach and rapper Pop Smoke’s murder
Los Angeles authorities are investigating the connection between the 2020 murder of Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke and a naked body…
Female Soldier shoots captain dead in Adamawa
A female soldier enforcing the curfew imposed by Adamawa government has killed a senior colleague at a checkpoint in Yola,…
Delta Police Arrests Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Live Cartridges, Pump Action
On July 19, 2023, a case of kidnapping was reported at Obiaruku Police station in which the distress caller (name…
Man arrested with 250 rounds of live cartridges in Delta
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 46-year-old man, Omoruyi Osemudiamen, with 250 rounds of live cartridges…
Police arrest acclaimed female pastor and two other suspects over kidnapping of a woman in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has arrested an acclaimed female pastor and wife of a kidnap gang leader, Franca Okuzor,…
Delta Local Govt chairmen condemn jungle justice after mob set three suspected motorcycles thieves ablaze in one week (video)
The Chairmen of Ika North East and Ika South Local Government Areas of Delta State, Hon. Barrister Victor Ebonka and…
21-year-old woman falls into domestic well in Kwara and dies
A 21-year-old woman identified as Hamudat has died after she fell into a domestic well in Ilorin, Kwara State. The…
Nnamdi Kanu abolishes sit-at-home in South-East, introduces EED
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPoB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has abolished all forms of sit-at-home in…
France backs regional bid to oust coup leaders in Niger ahead of deadline
CNN — France said it backs efforts by members of an African regional bloc to thwart the coup in Niger,…
Delta Police Arrests Suspected Child Traffickers, Rescue A Two Year Old Child
On August 3, 2023, at about 1100hours, the Command received information from a resident of Jaret in Asaba, that on…
She proposed to me, and I said yes instantly’ – Rita Ora’s husband, Taika Waititi reveals she was the one who proposed to him
the one who popped the big question to him as the couple marked their first wedding anniversary by sharing new…
Police shoots himself in the head hours after he was handcuffed during quarrel with his wife (video)
A Police boss in Tampa, Florida, shot himself in the head just hours before he was allegedly seen holding a…
Coup: Niger Republic cuts off ties with Nigeria, Togo, France and the United States as peace talk fails
The military junta in the Niger Republic that carried out a coup that ousted the democratically elected President of the…
My ‘grandchild’ died of medical neglect in government hospital – Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, reveals
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed that his ‘grandchild’ died of medical neglect in a government hospital. He disclosed this…
Niger reportedly signs military contract with Russia’s Wagner mercenaries in anticipation of ECOWAS invasion
The Nigerien government has reportedly signed a military contract with Russia’s Wagner mercenaries, according to a new report. American journalist,…
Only a legitimate government can cut ties with us – France tells Niger Republic’s military junta
The French foreign ministry has reacted to report of the military junta in Niger Republic cutting ties with it and…
Integrity Group Ukwuani LGA holds her Maiden Meeting…Solicits Support for Sheriff, Dafe, Ajede and Okenmor…
By Veracious Ugwara The Integrity Group of Delta State, Ukwuani LGA Chapter, led by a one time SDP House of…
APC is facing challenges in Court but 2023 Elections among the most credible – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that despite the court cases the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is enmeshed in, the…
Crocodile eats up Costa Rican footballer then swims away with severed body (Video)
A Costa Rican soccer player was killed when he jumped into a crocodile-infested river and was devoured while horrified bystanders…
Military Intervention In Niger Republic will affect Nigeria – Northern Leaders warn Tinubu
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), the umbrella body of Northern Nigeria, has warned President Bola Tinubu and the Economic Community…
FRSC sacks officer for joining NLC strike
The Imo command of the Federal Road Safety Commission has sacked one of its officers for joining members of the…
“I break the yoke, fire, fire them” – Woman praying to get ‘true love’ bathes herself with crate of eggs (video)
A video showing a Young lady bathing herself with numerous eggs has elicited several reactions after it went viral. The…
Delta state government demands probe of doctor who died in Lagos hospital elevator
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has demanded that the Lagos state government and state police command carry out a detailed…
56-year-old man arrested in Anambra for repeatedly raping his 11-year-old daughter after her mother’s death 3 years ago
A 56-year-old man, Mr. Ọkpara, has been arrested for allegedly defiling his 11-year-old daughter in Anambra State. The suspect, who…
Mother-of-two dies from drinking too much water
An American mother of two has died after drinking roughly 64 ounces of water in just 20 minutes. Ashley Summers,…