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Defence chief begs Nigerians over bombing mistake in Kaduna
Your activism is only activated when church folks gather”- Solomon Buchi slams those who criticize the large crowd at religious concerts but praise secular singers who sell out large stadiums
FG moves to crash cost of cooking gas, exempts LPG from VAT and customs duty
22-year-old Arabic student commits suicide in Kwara because God didn’t answer his prayers
I’d like to die on a Sunday after eating pounded yam – Adeboye
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Polish bishop after a priest in his diocese organised a ‘g@y 0rgy’ s3x party that saw man overdose on erectile dysfunction pills
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a Polish bishop after a priest in his diocese organized a s3x party…
Nigerians react after Sani Abacha’s daughter tweeted “He is the best father ever. May Allah reward him”
Nigerians on social media are having a field day after former Nigerian military ruler, Sabi Abacha’s daughter posted a tweet…
Senate swears in Yohanna to replace Elisha Abbo
The Senate on Wednesday, Oct. 25, swore in Amos Yohanna as the new Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District. The…
“We should bring our daughters back home with respect and dignity when marriage ends” Father says as he celebrates divorced daughter’s homecoming with a party (video)
An Indian father has gone viral for welcoming his divorced daughter back home with a lavish party after her marriage…
Delta Police press briefing -24th October 2023
24th October, 2023 DELTA POLICE PRESS BRIEFING In line with the recent directive of the Acting Inspector General Ag. IGP…
Delta Guber: LP, Pela Files 12 Grounds of Appeal Challenging Tribunal Judgment over the Victory of Oborevweri
The Delta State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) and it’s 2023 Governorship Candidate, Kennedy Kawahariebie Pela, has filed 12…
FG to streamline taxes to single-digit
The Presidential Committee on Tax Reforms and Fiscal Policy has announced that it has recommended streamlining of taxes in the…
INEC removes Sylva’s name from candidates’ list ahead of governorship election
Timipre Sylva, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State has been removed from the amended lists…
Chef Dammy’s pastor Prophet Adegoke Jeremiah sues her for N20m in damages
Chef Dammy has been sued by her Pastor, Prophet Adegoke Jeremiah, days after she called for him to be held…
“The victim was bleeding in her an*s and v@gina” Court hears how man r@ped septuagenarian to death
The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday, Oct. 24, heard how a man, Jelili Lawal, r@ped a…
Labour threatens strike as it warns FG over delayed MOU
The state chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have expressed displeasure at the slow pace…
INEC appointments should be Independent of Presidency – Former chairman Attahiru Jega
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, has said that appointments of the commission should be transparent…
Wikipedia owner, Jimmy Wales sends strong message after Elon Musk offers a billion dollars to change company’s name to D***ipedia
Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales has declared that the site is ‘not for sale’ after Elon Musk offered $1billion if they…
Armed robbers invade Ogun varsity hostels, r@pe four female students
Suspected robbers invaded some hostel of the Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State and allegedly r@ped four…
EFCC Chairman orders staff to declare assets
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has directed staff of the Commission to declare their…
US Govt suspends non-humanitarian assistance to Gabon in response to coup
The United States has cut all its aid to Gabon in response to the coup d’état in August which ousted the…
DSS storms suspected terrorist’s home in Minna; recovers 150 AK-47 rifles, 3000 live ammunition, explosives, rocket launcher and anti-aircraft rifles
Operatives of the Department of State Services, Niger State Command, stormed the house of a suspected terrorist in Kulobe community…
Justice Eberechi Wike advocates amputation of people found guilty of defiling minors
Former first lady of Rivers state and a judge of the Rivers State High Court, Eberechi Wike, has advocated the…
Delta Govt Assures Quality Road Projects
By Onomiguren Agbamu The Delta State Government has again expressed her commitment to building durable road network across the state.…
Bandits attack Kaduna mosque, kill Imam and two others
An Islamic cleric and two others have been killed after bandits attacked a mosque at the Ga Allah Babba village,…
FG approves $3.45bn World Bank loan to boost power and other sectors
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a $3.45bn World Bank loan application for the financing of five items. Mr…
Pastor Evelyn Joshua’s Ground breaking Crusade in Kenya
The “Crusade in Kenya with Pastor Evelyn Joshua” was a ground-breaking event organised by the Synagogue Church of all Nations…
Anambra woman becomes viral sensation after welcoming nonuplets
A woman from Anambra State is going viral after welcoming nonuplets – nine babies. Obianuju Anthonia Ibeanu, from Neni in…
FG receives 108 Nigerian migrants stranded in Niger Republic
The Federal Government says it has received 108 Nigerian migrants stranded in Niger Republic. The Southwest Zonal Coordinator, National Commission…
Man handed double life sentence for r@pe and murder of his 11-year-old daughter and girlfriend in South Africa
The Pretoria High Court in South Africa has sentenced Kenneth Sego Debeila (33), from Nellmapius to two life terms for…
US court turns down request for FBI, CIA, IRS to release documents on Tinubu
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has declined an application seeking to compel US law enforcement…
French President Macron meets with Israeli PM Netanyahu on solidarity visit to Israel (photos)
French President, Emmanuel Macron arrived in Tel Aviv on Tuesday, October 24 to express his country’s “full solidarity” with Israel…
Several persons missing as UK-bound 300ft cargo ship sinks off Germany after colliding with another bulk carrier
A British cargo ship has sunk after it collided with another vessel in the North Sea off the German coast…
Man allegedly stabs his wife to d@ath over misunderstanding in Benue community
A man identified as Bem Matthew, has allegedly stabbed his wife to death over a misunderstanding in Benue State. It…
Israel-Hamas war: 35 United Nations staff killed in Gaza
In the last 24 hours, about six United Nations staff were reportedly killed in Gaza bringing to 35 the number…
Court sentences Lagos doctor, Olufemi Olaleye to life imprisonment for r@ping his wife’s teenage niece
The Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence sitting in Ikeja has sentenced the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care…
85-year-old Israeli hostage freed by Hamas reveals how the terrorist group treated he
An 85-year-old Israeli woman freed by the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, has revealed how she and other captives were treated…
Monkey sneaks into room and performs s*x act on drunk man while he was passed out in bed
A drunken tourist was s3xually assaulted by a monkey after he passed out in Cambodia. The man fell asleep on…
Naira falls to an all-time low as it exchanges at N1,210/$1 on parallel market
The exchange rate between the naira and dollar opened the week at N1,200/$1 on P2P platforms on Monday, Oct. 23.…
14-year-old boy crowned America’s top Young Scientist and awarded $25k after developing soap that treats skin Cancer
A 14-year-old boy has been named America’s Top Young Scientist for developing an affordable bar of soap that treats skin…
Man flogged to d3ath by his former in-laws in Niger State
A businessman, Mallam Umar Tasiu, was allegedly flogged to d3ath by his former in-laws in Minna, Niger State. A neighbour…
Gospel singer Yadah weds music executive Chinonso Daniel (photos)
Gospel singer, Yadah, is married. The By Yourself singer got married to gospel music executive Okafor Chinonso Daniel, better known…
Kenyan shilling hits an all-time historic low of 150 to a US dollar
The Kenyan shilling plunged to a historic low of 150 against the U.S. dollar on Monday, October 23, piling pressure…
Tinubu appoints Abdullahi Mustapha as new Energy Commission Director-General
The appointment of Dr Abdullahi Mustapha as the Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has been approved…
FEC approves $5b annual fund for humanitarian and poverty alleviation
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved plans to establish a Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation Trust Fund which would provide…
We can champion Palestinian rights, oppose certain Israeli Government policies without being Anti-Semitic – Barack Obama lays his thoughts on Israel/Hamas conflict
Former US President, Barack Obama, has backed President Joe Biden’s call for the US to give Israel full support to…
Vladimir Putin ‘resuscitated’ after ‘cardiac arrest’ in bedroom
Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday evening, months after speculations over his health. Telegram…
Forex Crisis: FG to inject $10b into Nigerian economy in coming weeks
The Federal Government will be injecting $10billion into the nation’s foreign exchange market in coming weeks. Minister of Finance, Wale…
One dies, four injured and ‘seven’ reportedly missing in Edo boat mishap
One person has died while four others sustained injuries in a boat mishap that occurred on the Gelegele River in…
Israel-Hamas war: Hamas leader says civilian hostages in Gaza will be freed if Israel meets the right conditions
A senior Hamas leader has claimed that the civilian hostages in Gaza will be freed if Israel meets the right…
Naira/Dollar rate: ‘The political class has to get together and realise that their country is about to die’ – Pat Utomi
Prof. Pat Utomi has warned the Tinubu administration to take caution in how they run the current decline in the…
Judge declares Nigeria winner of $11bn arbitration case against P&ID, 13 years after failed gas processing plant deal in Calabar
A UK judge, Justice Robin Knowles of the Commercial Courts of England and Wales has ruled in favour of Nigeria…
Gunmen abduct Nasarawa State University lecturer
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a lecturer with he Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK), Dr. Comfort Abed Adokwe…
10 die of heart attacks after taking part in traditional garba dance in India’
At least 10 people, including a boy of 13, have died from heart attacks after taking part in the traditional…
Israel-Hamas War: WHO urges Israel to withdraw evacuation order for hospitals
The World Health Organisation has urged Israel to withdraw its evacuation order for hospitals in northern Gaza. “There are patients…
Supreme Court reserves judgment on appeal filed by PDP and LP against Tinubu
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the appeal by Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the…
Woman sells her three-month-old grandchild for N50,000 in Anambra- see what she said
A woman, Oluchukwu Nwosu, has been arrested for allegedly selling her three-month-old grandchild for N50,000 in Anambra State. Chidinma Ikeanyionwu,…
There are conflicting letters from Chicago State University on President Tinubu’s certificate– Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has said there are conflicting letters from the Chicago State University (CSU) on President Bola Tinubu’s certificate. …
Supreme Court denies reports five judges withdrew from Atiku and Obi’s electoral cases against Tinubu
The highest court in Nigeria, the Supreme Court, has denied reports some judges withdrew from the electoral cases of Mr…
Supreme court begins hearing into Atiku, Obi, APM appeals against President Tinubu’s electoral victory
The Supreme Court will this morning October 23 hear the appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP),…
Israel-Hamas War: Israel orders top spies to hunt down ‘every single individual’ involved in Hamas’ October 7 massacre
Israel has ordered elite spies to hunt down and assassinate ‘every single individual’ involved in the October 7 atrocity as…
Ogun police arrest three officers caught in viral video extorting motorcycle riders
Men of the Ogun state police command have arrested three of its Inspectors caught on camera extorting commercial motorcyclists. In…
Protest rocks Cross River community as pregnant woman and her baby die after three days in labour due to absence of doctor
Residents of Sankwala community in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State embarked on a protest at the weekend…
“She knacked my fiancé” – Nigerian woman shares her worst friendship betrayal experience
A Nigerian woman, Kemi, has revealed that her friend slept with her fiancé. She disclosed this via X on Sunday,…
Nigerian woman found decomposed in her home in the US after she d!ed for a week and no one knew
A Nigerian woman died in the US and no one knew for over a week until neighbours raised alarm about…
Pardon 4000 inmates rather than spend N500m for their release – Femi Falana tells FG
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has asked the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to…
The Future Awards 2023: Full list of winners
The 2023 edition of Future Awards was held on Sunday, October 22, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel,…
Israel launches ‘heaviest 24 hours of bombing since conflict began, killing 400’
Israel’s military has launched the ‘heaviest 24 hours’ of bombing since the Israel-Hamas conflict began two weeks ago, with media…
South African man sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his mother and chopping her body into pieces
The High Court of South Africa: Free State Division has sentenced 31-year-old Teboho Abram Mokoena to life imprisonment for killing…
Appeal Court sacks Senate Minority Leader, Mwadkwon, and orders fresh election
The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal has nullified the victory of the Senate Minority Leader, Simon Mwadkwon, in the…
Supreme Court Justices expected to drop to 10
The number of Supreme Court justices will be dropping to 10 this week following the retirement of Justice Musa Dattijio…
I’ll make you deaf and dumb if you continue praying for Israel – Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje threatens fellow Pastors
Controversial Anambra-based cleric, Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje has threatened to make Pastors praying for Israel deaf and dumb. In the video…
Groom apologises after Oba Of Benin slammed him and his groomsmen for dancing with a traditional scepter meant for chiefs only
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has frowned at a dance by a groom, Izoduwa Imasuen, at his traditional…
Criminal armed with a cutlass and posing as a PHCN official apprehended while trying to raid a private residence in Lagos
A suspected criminal has been apprehended while posing as a PHCN official in an attempt to raid a private residence. …
Politics is the only lucrative in Nigeria – Afe Babalola
Foremost educationist, Afe Babalola, has said that politics has become the only lucrative business in Nigeria. The legal icon spoke…
There is no money anywhere in the country, the federal government is just managing to pay salaries – Budget minister laments
Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu has lamented about the country not having enough money to take care…
NNPCL confirms Warri refinery fire incident
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has confirmed a fire incident at the Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited. The national…
It may look difficult, even rough, but it will get better – Tinubu assures Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that better days are coming in spite of the difficulties encountered at the moment. …
Tinubu orders release of lecturers’ four months salaries withheld over ASUU strike
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the partial waiver of the “No Work, No Pay” Order that was instituted against…
President Tinubu appoints New Auditor-General of the Federation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Shaakaa Chira as the substantive Auditor-General of the Federation, as recommended…
Australia ranked most promiscuous nation in the world; see Nigeria’s ranking (Full List)
A new study publication has ranked Australia as the most promiscuous nation in the world, the USA as the 15th…
Tinubu approves N35,000 minimum wage for civil servants
President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the sum of ₦35,000 minimum wage for all federal civil servants. The approval was…
EU and ECOWAS sign €212.5m agreements on Trade, Food Security and Energy
The European Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have signed seven agreements worth €212.4 million on…
ALLEGED DEFILEMENT AND INDECENT ASSAULT BY THE PROPRIETOR OF GREAT LEADERS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, IME-OBI, AGBOR, DELTA STATE
The Command is aware of a viral publication posted on various social media handles on the alleged defilement of a…
Ukwuani LGA Shines In Poultry, Fish Farms At World Food Day Celebration
By Cordelia Olise As a testament to the unwavering commitment of the Ajede-led administration to Agriculture Development, Ukwuani Local Government…
‘We cannot and will not let terrorists like Hamas and tyrants like Putin win’: President Biden says as he asks Congress for $100B to fund war effort
US President Joe Biden addressed the American people Thursday night from the Oval Office, as he spoke about conflicts in…
Israel-Hamas War: No competition matches to be played in Israel until further notice – UEFA
No matches organised by UEFA will be played in Israel “until further notice” due to the “current safety and security…
Nigerian gospel artiste causes a stir after arriving at church in a casket to preach about ”Death to self”
A Nigerian gospel artiste, Samuel Onoja, caused a stir recently after arriving church in a casket to preach about ”Death…
‘You are here insulting the PDP and the APC. How is Labour better?”- Reno Omokri asks as he wonders why no Labour party lawmaker has rejected the N130m new vehicles
Reno Omokri has taken to social media to tackle members of the Labour party over the recent proposal by Nigerian…
President Biden asks Americans to unite and help defeat Hamas and Putin
United States’ President Joe Biden on Thursday, October 19, made a case for Americans to support Congress in passing $100 billion…
Joe Biden warns that the US will hold Iran ‘accountable’ for providing military support to Russia and Hamas
US President, Joe Biden used his address to the American people on Thursday night, October 19, to warn Iran it…
Israel-Hamas War: Hamas’ security forces chief is killed along with some of his family in Israeli airstrike on their house
The head of Hamas’s security forces has been killed along with members of his family in an Israeli airstrike on…
Prison congestion: FG to pay N500m fine for 4,000 Nigerians to ensure their release from Prison
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, says the Federal Government will pay the fines of over 4,000 inmates…
Supreme Court sets hearing date for Atiku’s appeal against Tinubu’s presidential win
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing date in the appeal by Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic…
President Tinubu sacks NBC DG, NAN CEO, others
President Bola Tinubu has sacked the heads of some government agencies under the Ministry of Information. The Special Adviser to…
We will establish more Passport Offices in Nigeria and abroad by February next year – FG
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, has said that the Federal Government has plans to ensure that several…
Fuel Queues: NNPC cautions against panic buying, says fuel reserves are sufficient for 30 days
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has warned Nigerians against panic buying stating that it has enough fuel reserves.…
Don’t threaten me with strike, I won’t pay you when you resume – Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike warns Abuja doctors (video)
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has warned resident doctors in Abuja against threatening to embark…
Paris 2024 Olympics organising committee headquarters raided by police for a second time in four months amid investigation into suspected corruption
The headquarters of the Paris 2024 Olympics were raided by police for a second time in four months amid an ongoing investigation…
Nigerians react as Ikeja Electric says customers must link NIN to meters by Nov 1 to receive energy tokens
Nigerians on social media have reacted to a new directive from Ikeja Electric compelling customers to link their NIN to…
There should be an inquiry into Israeli att@cks on Gaza – Palestinian envoy to Nigeria
The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdullah Shawesh has called for the setting up of an inquiry into ongoing attack by…
FG to shut Third Mainland Bridge 24 hours for repairs
The Federal Government has announced plans to shut the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos starting from midnight of Saturday, October…
Kim Kardashian reveals her daughter North, 10, ignores all her younger siblings and ‘lives her life like an only child’
Kim Kardashian has revealed that her eldest child North, 10, ignores all her younger siblings and ‘lives her life like an…
”We are patiently waiting for an official report to ascertain if it’s true or not”- Delta police PRO, Bright Edafe, reacts to reports of school owner allegedly r@ping a minor
The Delta state police command spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, has said that the police is yet to receive any report…
Chad’s defence minister and government general secretary resign after s3x tapes l£aked
Chad’s defence minister, Gen. Daoud Yaya Brahim, and the government’s general secretary, Haliki Choua Mahamat, have resigned after two separate…