Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Wizkidhas celebrated the birthday of his beloved manager cum babymama Jada P. The ace singer marked the birthday of his baby mama, Jada P with loved-up photos on his IG stories. The singer’s baby mama, Jada P who currently manages his brand celebrated her 38th birthday in style on Wednesday, 20th ofContinue reading ““Amazing Woman, Amazing Mom” – Wizkid Celebrates 3rd Baby Mama, Jada P’s Birthday With Loved Up Photo”
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Suspected Cultists Kill Female Student, Assault Principal, Raze Properties In Delta
The Government of Delta State has ordered the closure Ogume grammar school, Ogume in Ndokwa west council area. This follows an attack by suspected cultists that left a student dead, and properties lost. Reports gathered that a female student of the school lost her life while properties worth millions of naira were destroyed when the suspected cultistsContinue reading “Suspected Cultists Kill Female Student, Assault Principal, Raze Properties In Delta”
Ever heard about the massacred souls that haunt Iva Valley in Enugu?
The cries of the 21 miners who were unfairly killed in the mines can still be heard till today. Iva Valley: Ever heard about the massacred souls that haunt Enugu? The coal mines in Enugu have been branded haunted for over 60 years because of the cries of the massacred souls that haunt Iva Valley.Continue reading “Ever heard about the massacred souls that haunt Iva Valley in Enugu?”
El-Rufai begs FG to declare bandits terrorists, as gunmen wreak havoc on Kaduna
El-Rufai begs FG to declare bandits terrorists, as gunmen wreak havoc on Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna StateBy Ibrahim Hassan, KADUNAGovernor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State, has called on the Federal Government to declare bandits as terrorists to allow the Nigerian military deal with them according to international law This came as no fewerContinue reading “El-Rufai begs FG to declare bandits terrorists, as gunmen wreak havoc on Kaduna”
Don’t allow your NIN to be linked to another person’s SIM, NCC warns subscribers
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned telecoms consumers not to allow their National Identification Number, NIN, to be linked to another person’s Subscriber Identity Module, SIM cards, no matter how close the person is to them. The commission gave the warning during its third run Telecom Consumer Town Hall on Radio, TCTHR, programme, broadcastContinue reading “Don’t allow your NIN to be linked to another person’s SIM, NCC warns subscribers”
Pictorial: Nnamdi Kanu appears in court
Photos obtained by The PUNCH have confirmed that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, appeared in court today. The photos showed Kanu and members of his legal counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Aloy Ejimakor and others in the courtroom together. Kanu was arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja today over charges of treasonableContinue reading “Pictorial: Nnamdi Kanu appears in court”
EndSARS, reflection of bigger problems in Nigeria — Pedro, SAN
Former Lagos State Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, who turned 60, this month, in this interview spoke on some national issues, including judiciary independence, the #EndSARS, Value Added Tax, VAT, insecurity in the country among others. Excerpt: The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, recently summoned judges over conflicting judgments and improper granting ofContinue reading “EndSARS, reflection of bigger problems in Nigeria — Pedro, SAN”
Arrests, police brutality headline #EndSARS memorial in Lagos, Abuja
By Bridget Chiedu Onochie, Odita Sunday, Oludare Richards, Ernest Nzor (Abuja), Innocent , Eniola Daniel, Jesutomi Akomolafe, Tosin Adams and Mohammed Yakubu (Lagos)21 October 2021 | 4:26 am • Over 20 police stations burnt by hoodlums yet to be refurbished• FG claims Lekki killings false, ‘Phantom Massacre’• U.S. advises protesters to engage leaders politically•Continue reading “Arrests, police brutality headline #EndSARS memorial in Lagos, Abuja”
New amendment empowers INEC to use electronic voting machines – Senate
The Senate said its recent committal proceedings carried out on the 2010 Electoral Act (amendments) Bill 2021 would enable the Independent National Electoral Commission to make use of electronic voting machines whenever it had the capacity to do so. The spokesperson for the red chamber, who is also a member of the Conference Committee onContinue reading “New amendment empowers INEC to use electronic voting machines – Senate”
Where are families of those who were ‘killed’ at Lekki toll gate – FG asks
The Federal Government has reiterated that the military did not shoot at protesters and there was no massacre at the Lekki Toll Gate on Oct. 20, 2020. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed reiterated this position on Wednesday in Abuja at a media briefing on the first anniversary of the “phantom massacre.” Mohammed stressedContinue reading “Where are families of those who were ‘killed’ at Lekki toll gate – FG asks”
Scam Alert: NNPC disclaims fake 50th anniversary quiz contest
Nigerians paid N2.15trn for petrol in 12 months, says NNPCThe Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Tuesday disowned a fake quiz competition trending online which claimed to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, NNPC, Malam Garba Muhammad, made this known in a statement. “In the purported quiz contest, unsuspectingContinue reading “Scam Alert: NNPC disclaims fake 50th anniversary quiz contest”
Sanwo-Olu receives funny photo, promises to boost youths’ creativity
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday received a caricature of his official photo, drawn by a youth, Taiwo Osinowo. Sanwo-Olu received this in Ikeja during the Lagos Youth Symposium organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development. The symposium with the theme: ”Rebuilding for Greatness: Peaceful Conflict Resolution” was aimedContinue reading “Sanwo-Olu receives funny photo, promises to boost youths’ creativity”
Attack on Uzodimma’s house, an attack on democracy — APC
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State.•Igbo need justice, not reparation–Abia House Leader•We don’t believe in the type of palliative suggested—ADF•Yes, Igbo need compensation for losses from the war— Onuagha•It is a misplacement of priority— Abia monarch.•We need Security of lives and property, not palliative—Ahamba•He is just saying that for personal aggrandizement— Enugu monarch•He should firstContinue reading “Attack on Uzodimma’s house, an attack on democracy — APC”
Police arrest suspected fuel suppliers to bandits in Katsina —PPRO
THE Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali, on Thursday, presented over N22 million to families of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, in Nasarawa State.The Police Command in Kano state has arrested two persons for allegedly supplying fuel to bandits in Katsina state, from Kano, the command’s Public RelationsContinue reading “Police arrest suspected fuel suppliers to bandits in Katsina —PPRO”
Yobe approves 65 years retirement age for teachers
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has approved the revised retirement age for teachers from 60 to 65 years. This is contained in a statement signed by the state’s Head of Service (HoS), Alhaji Muhammad Nura, in Damaturu on Tuesday. Nura said the civil service years had also been reviewed from 35 to 40 years.Continue reading “Yobe approves 65 years retirement age for teachers”
NACCIMA women group gets N25m advocacy support from NEPC
In recognition of the impact of the advocacy activities of the National Association of Chambers Of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) Business Women Group (NAWORG) in promoting gender equality and economic empowerment of women since 2004, the Federal Government through the Nigeria Export Promotion Council, NEPC, has awarded the group with N25 million toContinue reading “NACCIMA women group gets N25m advocacy support from NEPC”
Nigerian American-based music executive, Akeju launches Faces of Afrobeats to celebrate African stars
Afrobeats, a fusion of pop sound originating from Afrobeat, a music genre which involves the combination of elements of West African musical styles such as fuji music and highlife has earned wide reputation around the world. The ensuing music, which is a combination of beats and local African sound elements have become wildly popular andContinue reading “Nigerian American-based music executive, Akeju launches Faces of Afrobeats to celebrate African stars”
Army operations has facilitated farming activities in Kebbi – Bagudu
Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi says the anti-banditry operations of the Nigerian Army has increasingly enabled farmers in the state access to their farms without threats. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement, said the governor made the observation when he received the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Faruk YahayaContinue reading “Army operations has facilitated farming activities in Kebbi – Bagudu”
Business leaders join UN chief to step up action for global sustainability
United Nation’s Secretary- General Antonio GuterresBusiness leaders joined UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday, to step up delivery of critical investments for a ‘sustainable, net zero, resilient and equitable world’. The Global Investors for Sustainable Development (GISD) Alliance, which brings together 30 business giants worth an estimated $16 trillion dollars, met Guterres in New YorkContinue reading “Business leaders join UN chief to step up action for global sustainability”
Troops, IEDs kill seven terrorists
DHQ urges journalists to encourage soldiers via reportageTroops of the Joint Task Force in the North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), deployed alongside Cameroonian Defence Force, have exterminated seven Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists at the Forward Operating Base (FOB), Wulgo. Army spokesman, Brig-General Onyema Nwachukwu, who made the disclosure, yesterday, notedContinue reading “Troops, IEDs kill seven terrorists”
Today’s Headlines: We’ll Ensure Tinubu Become President-Adewale, Obaseki Reacts To Sokoto Massacre
Photo Credit: Google We’ll Ensure Tinubu Become President-Adewale Photo Credit: Vanguard Newspapers The All Progressive Congress, APC Lagos Chapter Executives has said the party would ensure Asiwaju Bola Tinubu emerges as Nigeria’s president come 2023. In a chat with Vanguard, the Organising Secretary of the party in Lagos, Comrade Ayodele Adewale, stressed that APC underContinue reading “Today’s Headlines: We’ll Ensure Tinubu Become President-Adewale, Obaseki Reacts To Sokoto Massacre”
Leaked video: Tiwa Savage must apologise to fans, says actress Chioma Ifemeludike
Nollywood actress, Chioma Ifemeludike, has stated that Tiwa Savage must apologise to her fans concerning the release of her alleged sex tape. Two weeks ago, Tiwa Savage had revealed during an interview with American OAP, Angie Martinez of Power 105.1, that she was being blackmailed by an unknown person who threatened to release a sexContinue reading “Leaked video: Tiwa Savage must apologise to fans, says actress Chioma Ifemeludike”
Today is #EndSARS anniversary
For several days last year, the #EndSARS protest raged across Nigeria. Hoodlums said to be sponsored by the state, took over the protest and wreaked havoc. It took the intervention of the military for things to calm down. But today is the first anniversary of the shooting by men that government seems to be washingContinue reading “Today is #EndSARS anniversary”
Woman gives birth to quadruplets in Badagry
A 28-year-old unemployed woman, Mrs Mariam Akinkitan, has given birth to a set of quadruplets in Badagry, Lagos State. Dr Dauda Bioku, Chief Medical Director, Ajara Medical Centre, told News Agency of Nigeria in Badagry that the quadruplets – three females and one male – were delivered safely on Friday. “She has already delivered oneContinue reading “Woman gives birth to quadruplets in Badagry”
Adebanjo, other Afenifere chieftains visit Tinubu in Lagos
Leaders of Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, have paid a visit to a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, at his home in Lagos. They include Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Chief Supo Sonibare, Oba Olaitan Oladipo, and retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Tunji Alapini. This is coming days after Tinubu returnedContinue reading “Adebanjo, other Afenifere chieftains visit Tinubu in Lagos”
Airport project: Ekiti protesters issue seven-day ultimatum, threaten showdown
Some farmers and landowners in the area acquired by the Ekiti State Government for the construction of a cargo airport, on Monday, protested the delay in the payment of compensation to them for the land. Mr Osho Olorunfemi, who spoke on behalf of the placard-carrying farmers, said, “We are giving the government a seven-day ultimatumContinue reading “Airport project: Ekiti protesters issue seven-day ultimatum, threaten showdown”
Why I hate my body sometimes – BBNaija Angel
Former Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye finalist, Angel Smith, has stated that she sometimes hates her body because she feels ugly whenever she loses weight. The 21-year-old writer made this known during a Question and Answer session on her Instagram story. During the session, a fan asked, “Did you ever go through body dysmorphia/low self esteem?Continue reading “Why I hate my body sometimes – BBNaija Angel”
Buhari hails former Head of State, Gowon, @87
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), on Tuesday hailed former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon on his 87th birthday. This was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. According to the statement, the President thanked Gowon for his contributions to the country duringContinue reading “Buhari hails former Head of State, Gowon, @87”
Man Laments Over Not Having A Wife, Says No Woman Passed His Test
A 37 year-old-man, has expressed regret over not having a woman to call his wife, because no woman has passed his test. Joro Olumofin, who shared the post of the man who pleaded anonymity while sharing the story. According to the man, “I’m a 37 year old man ready for a serious relationship. I have a goodContinue reading “Man Laments Over Not Having A Wife, Says No Woman Passed His Test”
“Everybody Dey Vex For Bob” –Bobrisky Under Fire For Visiting Brother in Manly Attire
Controversial Nigerian cross dresser Bobrisky paid a visit to his brother and grandmother, according to a video circulating on social media. As is customary, the cross dresser put his cross-dressing job on hold for the time being to visit the duo dressed in manly clothes. Fans, on the other hand, chastised the self-proclaimed Mummy of Lagos forContinue reading ““Everybody Dey Vex For Bob” –Bobrisky Under Fire For Visiting Brother in Manly Attire”
”Stop jumping from one billionaire to another” – Uche Maduagwu cautions White Money
Controversial Nigerian actor, Uche Maduagwu, has taken to social media to advice Big Brother Naija season 6 winner, White Money against trying to build a relationship with billionaires. The celebrity critic spoke in reaction to viral videos of White Money hanging out with some billionaires including Obi Cubana and E-Money. In a post on hisContinue reading “”Stop jumping from one billionaire to another” – Uche Maduagwu cautions White Money”
Tiwa Savage Breaks Silence Following Her Video Scandal
African bad girl, Tiwa Savage has seized her heightened moment of fame to promote her new song, somebody’s son. Amid her current tape scandal on social media, the singer took to her Instagram page minutes ago, to share a video of herself vibing to her new song. This is coming shortly after Tiwa’s tape was allegedly leakedContinue reading “Tiwa Savage Breaks Silence Following Her Video Scandal”
BREAKING: Be Ready for Fireworks – Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers react to Amended Charges
Lawyers to the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu have reacted to an amended charge against him by the Nigerian Government. POLITICS NIGERIA learned on Monday, that the government amended terrorism charges against Kanu, who has a court appearance on Thursday, 21st of October. Reacting to the development, Kanu’s leadContinue reading “BREAKING: Be Ready for Fireworks – Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers react to Amended Charges”
Sunday Igboho poisoned in prison – Olunloyo raises alarm
Controversial Nigerian journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has alleged that Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, has been poisoned in the Benin Prision. Sunday Igboho releases video dancing in his house amid DSS arrest threat – ITALK NIGERIAOlunloyo made this claim in a post on her Twitter account on Monday. She wrote, “#BREAKING Sunday lgboho has been poisonedContinue reading “Sunday Igboho poisoned in prison – Olunloyo raises alarm”
Full list of amended charge FG filed against Nnamdi Kanu
The Nigerian government has filed a seven-count amended charge against the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, three days to his appearance in court. Here are all the charges files against the leader of proscribed IPOB. Count one: That you Nnamdi Kanu, male adult of Afaraukwu lbeku Umahia North LocalContinue reading “Full list of amended charge FG filed against Nnamdi Kanu”
Throwback Video of Janemena and Prince Kpokpogri Surfaces
A throwback video of controversial dancer, Jane Mena and politician, Prince Kpokpogri has surfaced social media. Apparently, Prince Kpokpogri has been a friend to the dancer for a while, and a regular customer to her “abaya” brand. A quick look at her page also confirms this as the actress shared photos of Kpokpogri, appreciating him for his patronage. InContinue reading “Throwback Video of Janemena and Prince Kpokpogri Surfaces”
DSS arraigns teenage girl for circulating nude video of retired Bayelsa Permanent Secretary
She allegedly circulated the nude pictures on social media platforms. The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday arraigned a teenage girl before the Federal High Court, Yenagoa, for circulating the nude video of a retired Bayelsa permanent secretary on social media. In the one-count charge, prosecuting counsel, Mr Victor Uchendu, told the court that theContinue reading “DSS arraigns teenage girl for circulating nude video of retired Bayelsa Permanent Secretary”
Four youths killed as Ebubeagu invades Ebonyi community
No fewer than four persons were allegedly killed when members of the South-Eastern Security Outfit, Ebubeagu, invaded Amasiri community, in the Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Other yet¬-to-be-identified victims, who sustained injuries during the invasion and were rushed to hospital for treatment, were reportedly arrested and taken away. PUNCH Metro gathered that theContinue reading “Four youths killed as Ebubeagu invades Ebonyi community”
Tonto Dikeh Shares Video Of Kpokpogri Getting Arrested
Tonto Dikeh has shared a video of Kpokpogri getting arrested, weeks after he allegedly tried to blackmail her over tapes. Prince Kpokpogri was allegedly arrested and detained by the Nigerian police in the late hours of yesterday. The mother of one’s friend and colleague, Doris Ogala also confirmed the arrest in an Instagram post she sharedContinue reading “Tonto Dikeh Shares Video Of Kpokpogri Getting Arrested”
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