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Confusion as parliamentarian arrives at his wedding in tricycle [Photos]

Leader of a Nigerian State Legislative Assembly, Odo Nnamdi Emmanuel and his wife, arrived at their wedding reception in a tricycle, popularly known as Keke...

Policeman charged with murder of pregnant lawyer on Christmas Day

A Nigerian police officer has been charged with murder over the shooting of a female lawyer in the main city, Lagos, on Christmas Day.Drambi...

Nigeria’s Calabar carnival: 14 killed at annual bikers’ event

At least 14 people have been killed and 24 others injured after a vehicle ploughed into crowds watching bikers at a popular carnival in...

Bible didn’t instruct you to starve your husband of sex while fasting – Actress tells married women

Actress Anita Joseph says married women who are in the habit of depriving their husbands of sex, while undergoing a spiritual fast, should change...

Shell to pay $16m to Nigerian farmers over oil damage

Shell has agreed to pay $16m (£13m) to four Nigerian farmers and their communities to compensate for damage allegedly caused by pollution coming from...

Yul Edochie publicly apologises to first wife

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has rendered an unqualified apology to his first wife, May, over his decision to marry a second wife.The actor says...

Nigeria election: Peter Obi’s campaign chief convicted for money laundering

A Nigerian High Court in the capital, Abuja, has found the campaign leader for high-profile presidential candidate Peter Obi guilty of money laundering.Doyin Okupe...

Horror: Couple drills nail into 10-year-old maid’s head

An employee of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Jude Ozuogu and his wife, Ifeoma Ozuogu, have been sentenced to 13 years imprisonment for child...

Sad scenes as popular gospel musician is laid to rest [Video]

Popular Nigerian gospel musician, Sammie Okposo, has been buried.The final funeral rites came off on Thursday, December 15, 2022, in Lagos Nigeria.The 51-year-old...

4 in critical condition after fans break into Asake concert in London

Some persons have been reported injured after a crowd disrupted the concert of the Nigerian Afrobeats artiste, Asake, in Brixton, London.Emergency services rushed to...

Millions in Western aid flowed to churches in Ghana despite years of campaigning against LGBTQI+ rights – CNN Investigation reveals

An exclusive CNN investigation has found that some Western governments who pledged to support LGBTQI+ rights have also funded supporters of a controversial bill...

DJ Cuppy engaged to British lover after 25 days of meeting

Famous disc jockey and daughter of Nigerian billionaire, Florence Otedola, known as DJ Cuppy, has announced her engagement to British boxer, Ryan Taylor. According to...

Bulldog speaks on Wizkid’s absence at Accra Sports Stadium concert [Video]

Artiste manager Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, popularly known as Bulldog, has asked Ghanaians to pardon Nigeria singer Wizkid after he failed to show up...

20 suspected drug dealers including 2 women arrested [Photos]

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 20 drug dealer suspects including women and seized tons of narcotics in Ondo, Kebbi, Akala and...

Nigerian military rejects as untrue Reuters report that it ran mass abortion programme

Nigeria’s Defence Chief, General Lucky Irabor, said on Thursday that the military will not investigate a Reuters report that it ran a secret mass...

Boxer slumps and dies inside ring after heavy punch

A boxer representing Imo State at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Nigeria has died in the boxing ring.Chukwuemeka Igboanugo slumped after the opponent...

Nigeria imposes restrictions on cash withdrawals

Nigeria’s central bank has limited weekly over-the-counter cash withdrawals by individuals and corporates to 100,000 naira ($225; £186) and 500,000 naira ($1,125; £928) respectively.This...

Sad: Baby drowns in bucket of water

A year-old boy has died after falling into a bucket of water in Nnewi, Anambra state of Nigeria.The child's parents reportedly left him...

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...