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Two including Imam shot in mosque attack

Bandits have attacked a mosque in Maigamji village in Katsina State of Nigeria.An eyewitness, Alhaji Lawal Maigamji, said the bandits stormed the mosque during...

Charges dropped over student’s tweet about first lady

Charges have been dropped against a Nigerian student who was arrested over a tweet in which he allegedly accused the first lady of misusing...

Man found dead inside well after drinking with friends

A man, identified as Panshak Simon, has been found dead inside a well in Dashem Bakin Kogi village in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area...

Burna Boy’s lookalike in Kenya sparks controversy on social media [Videos]

A man based in Kenya is steadily garnering numbers on social media over his facial looks.Looking like the doppelgänger of Nigerian singer Burna Boy,...

Nigeria commences 14 days paternity leave for civil servants

The Federal government has approved the commencement of a 14-day paternity leave for all federal civil servants.The Head of the Civil Service of the...

Nigerian football club Lobi Stars rule out move for Man United’s Ronaldo

Nigerian side Lobi Stars has ruled out a move for Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo in what appears to be banter, maintaining that the club...

Woman allegedly stabs husband to death over sexual demands

A 27-year-old woman, Odunayo Olumale, has been arrested in Oyo State, Nigeria for allegedly stabbing her husband, Olamilekan Salaideen, to death over sexual demand.  ...

Travellers burnt to death in Nigeria road crash

Officials in Nigeria say at least 54 people died and scores of others were wounded in two separate road accidents on Tuesday.The victims included...

Two Policewomen die in fatal crash on their way for sporting event

Two female police officers with the Borno state police command, Nigeria have been reported dead in a fatal accident on Tuesday.The deceased have been...

Popular actor ties knot in colourful ceremony at 46

Multiple award-winning actor, Frederick Leonard, has married colleague actress, Peggy Ovire in a colourful traditional ceremony.The duo tied the knot on Saturday, November...

Ini Edo puts hot body on display in latest photos

Popular Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has set the internet on fire with her latest photos.The evergreen actress has left social media users in...

Kizz Daniel reveals reason for naming latest single ‘Odo’

One of the hottest songs on the planet now is ‘Cough (Odo)’ by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel.The singer has finally revealed why he chose...

Robber busted in attempt to sell stolen phone to victim’s wife

A robber identified as Felix Ayeye has been arraigned before a Lagos High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos State.This was after...

Ghanaians cautioned against non-essential travels to Abuja

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has cautioned the citizenry to avoid non-essential travel to Abuja, Nigeria.This, according to the Ministry, is...

Confusion as lawyer slumps and dies during campaign rally

A lawmaker representing a constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Sobur Olayiwola Olawale, has died in Jos, Plateau State.Olawale, popularly known as...

Nigeria charges 26 men over suspected crude theft

A Nigerian court has charged 26 men with conspiracy to commit a maritime offence and attempting to illegally deal in crude oil after authorities...

Adorable video from popular actress’ bridal shower drops

Nollywood actress Peggy Ovire is well on her way to becoming a married woman and many are just as excited for the film star.The...

Man jailed for stealing bread and other items

A 26-year-old man identified as Victor Samson has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing bread and other items worth N679,000.Samson, who was...

Nasty Blaq named ambassador for Dubai-based Run Is Fashion line

Popular Nigerian entertainer, Nasty Blaq, has been announced as the Brand Ambassador for international fashion house, Run is Fashion. Taking to his Instagram page to...

King Charles hosts Buhari at Buckingham palace

King Charles welcomed the president of Nigeria to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday afternoon.President Muhammadu Buhari told journalists after the meeting that they had discussed...

Nigerian singer Rema stuns fans after ‘passing out’ on stage in UK [Video]

Talented Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, scared his fans after he passed out on stage during his recent show at...

Man arrested with drugs concealed in car tyre [Video]

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nigeria have arrested a man with illicit drugs concealed inside his tyre.The spokesperson of...

Man dies in ghastly accident 2 days after his wedding

Social media users have been thrown into a state of mourning following the death of a new groom identified as Alhaji Kabiru Mai Magani Saminaka....

Rapper dies at 27 after his mother predicted his death

Upcoming Nigerian singer, Dablixx Osha, has been reported dead at age 27.His untimely demise is coming weeks after he released a song where he...

Nigerian Customs seizes 3,000 cutlasses from Ghana

Three thousand cutlasses suspected to have been smuggled into Nigeria from Ghana have been impounded by Nigeria's Customs Officers on Friday.The Lagos Command of...

TikTokers sentenced to whipping for mocking govt official

Two TikTok stars in Nigeria have been sentenced to a whipping and forced to clean the court after they used social media to mock...

Why this man set five stepchildren ablaze will shock you

Police in Nigerian state, Ondo have arrested a 54-year-old man, Ojo Joseph, for allegedly setting ablaze five of his stepchildren. The sad incident occurred at the Fagun...

Mr Eazi and fiancé Temi Otedola join dad on luxury yacht cruise for his birthday [Video]

It was a moment of love and joy as musician Mr Eazi joins his fiancé Temi Otedola for the birthday of her father, Femi...

Man electrocuted trying to destroy campaign billboard

A middle-aged man was electrocuted while trying to destroy the billboard of a governorship candidate in Ibadan, Oyo State. It was gathered that the victim, identified...

Latest news on Davido after son’s death

Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has inspired hope and lifted the spirits of musician, Davido's fans with a post on social media following the death...

The time has come – Yul Edochie announces plans to do God’s work

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has announced plans to begin the work of God as he announces another career path.The actor says he has for...

Native doctor attempts to bury lover alive after slitting her throat [Photos]

A Chief Magistrates Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria has remanded a native doctor in prison custody on an offence of attempted murder. The...

Man allegedly stabs 64-year-old mother to death

A 28-year-old man has been arrested for stabbing his Nigerian mother to death in east London.On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Detectives charged Nicholas...

Fetish priestess chases fraud boys for cash

A fetish priestess has allegedly stormed the house of some fraud boys to demand her share of the ritual money.This incident, which has since...

I don’t want baby mama but real wife – Falz’s mum tells him on birthday

Popular Nigerian rapper and actor, Folarin Falana, known in the entertainment industry as Falz, has turned a year older.Falz turned 32 on Thursday, October...

Woman arrested after allegedly stabbing one of her boyfriends to death

A lady simply identified as Gift has been arrested for stabbing her boyfriend, Eghosa, to death after he caught her with another man.It was...

Suspected smugglers allegedly kill Customs officer, injure 3 others

An officer of the Nigerian Customs Service was killed by suspected smugglers while on patrol on Sinau-Kenu Road in Baruteen Local Government Area of...

Veteran actor raises alarm over being blackmailed with his nudes [Video]

Veteran Nollywood actor, Ralph Niyi, has raised an alarm about being blackmailed with threats of his nudes getting leaked by a yet-to-be-identified person. In a...

2-month-old baby amputated after father assaulted him for disturbing his sleep

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), and the National Human Right Commission (NHRC) have called on Nigerian government and the Nigeria police to...

Married man destroys Range Rover he bought for side-chick for cheating on him

A married man caused a scene at a Lagos Night club in Nigeria when he destroyed a Range Rover he supposedly bought for his...