News Update,Friday,06/01/2023
** PDP G-5 Governors meet in ibadan, reveal preferred Presidential candidate ahead of elections ** Vote all Senatorial, Reps, Guber, Assembly candidates but Makinde will tell you the other one … Read More
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** PDP G-5 Governors meet in ibadan, reveal preferred Presidential candidate ahead of elections ** Vote all Senatorial, Reps, Guber, Assembly candidates but Makinde will tell you the other one … Read More
CBN increases weekly ATM withdrawal limits from ₦100k to ₦500K.
CBN has finally extended the deadline for the exchange of old naira notes by 10 days. The new deadline is February 10, 2023. More details shortly…
Nigerian singer Chukwudi Agali, popularly known as Chuddy K’s wife, Racheal is dead. The singer announced this on his Instagram page on Saturday. He also revealed that his wife died … Read More
A former employee of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Charles Afaha, has been sentenced to 110 years in prison for fraud by the Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. … Read More
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says there has been attempts by foreign hack£rs to br£ak into the commission’s database, ahead of the 2023 general election. DailyTrust reports that INEC … Read More
At least two Nigerian commercial banks, First Bank Nigeria and Guaranty Trust Bank, have said their branches across the country will operate on Saturday and Sunday to receive old naira … Read More
The Abuja-Kaduna train derailed at Kubwa on Friday. A source within the Nigerian Railway Corporation confirmed to our correspondent that a train derailed at the Kubwa Station. More details shortly…
Adesina Adeleke aka Sina Rambo, son of the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has insisted that his father will remain in office as the governor. He said this via his … Read More
A disappointing day for democracy dawned on the people of Osun State, Nigeria. On that day, the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Osogbo, the state capital of Osun State, issued … Read More
Senator Ademola Adeleke has been sacked as Governor of Osun state by an Election Petition Tribunal chaired by Justice Tertse Kume. The tribunal sacked Adeleke following claims of overvoting in … Read More
A 30-year-old lady has undergone surgery to tie her fallopian tube. In a video shared on social media, the lady said she underwent the surgery because she doesn’t desire to … Read More
Some protesters on Thursday blocked the Lagos-Benin Expressway at Oluku Junction to protest the hike in the price of fuel and the scarcity of the product. Commuters who were on … Read More
Christian filmmaker/actor, Mike Bamiloye, has chastised his colleagues in the movie industry for the romantic roles that they play. In a post on his Instagram page on Thursday, the veteran … Read More
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Former Barcelona star, Gerard Pique has gone Instagram-official with his new girlfriend Clara Chia Marti, weeks after his ex Shakira released a diss track about him. Pique who cheated on … Read More
Popular singer, Habeeb Okikiola better known as Portable has caught his second wife, Keji cheating on him. The singer took to his Instagram page to put up a cryptic post … Read More
Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Nollywood actress and wife of singer/politician, Bankole Wellington,popularly known as Banky W has celebrated her son, Hazaiah as he clocks two today. The actress on her Twitter page … Read More
Seyi, the son of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of ‘Nwannedinamba’ in Anambra State on Tuesday. The title … Read More
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has said 75 per cent of Nigerian children between the ages of seven and 14 years cannot read a simple sentence or solve … Read More
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday, opened the first phase of the Lagos Blue Rail Line in Lagos State. He joined the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, … Read More
The Nigeria Police Force has commended a female Police Officer, Inspector Justina Rita Omogbai, attached to the Traffic Unit of the Sabo Divisional Headquarters in Lagos State, for her commitment … Read More
The Presidential Candidate of African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore has declared that he will be participating in the Lagos City Marathon that is Scheduled for 4th of February, 2023. He … Read More
One more mad story of this January transfer window is Danjuma to Tottenham. Everton had full agreement in place for Danjuma as medical tests were done on Saturday and documents … Read More
Singer, Blackface, has claimed that a song of his has been stolen by an artiste who spent $165,000 to shoot the musical video for the song. In a tweet on … Read More
A 33-year-old man has been arrested for defiling his own 11 years old daughter. The suspect, identified as Tunde Kareem, committed the act at their residence along Idi Osan Olodo … Read More
Premier League leaders Arsenal signed Poland defender Jakub Kiwior from Italian side Spezia in a deal worth a reported £12 million ($27 million) on Monday. Kiwior agreed a “long-term contract” … Read More
President Buhari has said that he has not disappointed Nigerians in fulfilling all of the campaign promises he made in the 2015 and 2019 elections. A statement released by presidential … Read More
** Buhari commissions $1.5bn Lekki Deep Sea Port ** Buhari joins Tinubu’s campaign in Bauchi ** FG releases new Covid-19 restrictions for international travelers ** Tinubu to religious leaders, champion … Read More
Super Eagles Head coach Jose Peseiro has agreed that he’s open to recruiting new younger players into the Super Eagles whether they’re abroad based or local. The Portuguese tactician however, … Read More
A boy, Rushawn, went viral many weeks ago when a video showing him singing Jermaine Edwards’ Beautiful Day song surfaced online. The boy who was a kid at the time … Read More
Toyin Abraham, the actress, has called out the real estate firm she once worked for over an alleged scam. In 2020, the actress announced her partnership with Revolution Plus properties, … Read More
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) on Monday, opened the Lekki Deep Seaport at the Lekki Free Zone in Lagos State. The retired major general will be in Lagos … Read More
Eight Arsenal fans have been arrested in the Ugandan city of Jinja after celebrating the club’s win against Manchester United in the English Premier League. The fans were wearing the … Read More
Two officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency were almost knocked down by a driver they planned to arrest. In the video trending on social media on Monday, the … Read More
A member of the All Progressives Congress, Tunji Abayomi, has stated that only sinful men can deliver a society from sin because sins are the problem of society and only … Read More
A train from Warri to Itakpe has derailed on Sunday in Kogi forest leaving many of the passengers stranded and fearful of kidnap. According to Nigerian Tribune, the rail line … Read More
Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, has alleged that she was three times pregnant for Apostle Johnson Suleman, General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International. Suleman and Halima allegedly dated at one … Read More
A reputable school in Abeokuta is announcing certain job position that is available. See below: Kindly find attached images for more information. Note: All CV’s and Applications to be sent … Read More
The Presidential Candidate of African Action Congress(AAC), Omoyele Sowore has said his disagreement with major Mustapha Hamza is political, saying they came from the military era..Mr Omoyele Sowore took to … Read More
He wrote “Yesterday I attended a meeting of party leaders/Presidential candidates with the National Peace Committee in Abuja, the Presidential candidate of The @OfficialAPCNg Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu slept through … Read More
Bingham University in Karu, Nasarawa State has issued a notice banning students from using smartphones. The notice dated 18th January 2022 informed students that the decision was taken following violations … Read More
A court in California, United States of America, has barred dancer Korra Obidi and her ex-husband, Justin Dean, from posting visuals of their children on social media. The duo, who … Read More
A 30-seater school bus with children inside burst into flames in middle of the road in Hackney, London on Friday. A footage of the incident on social media shows the … Read More
The Federal Government has officially increased the price of petrol by 8.8 per cent from N170 per litre to N185 per litre. Vanguard reports that an internal memo to that effect … Read More
Fabrizio Romano confirmed that full agreement has been reached between Arsenal and Brighton. Fee agreed for £27m, personal terms also completed on a long term contract. Trossard will sign his … Read More
Call God if you’ve got a problem, not me — Rapper Olamide
Anita, the ex-wife of singer, Paul Okoye, of the PSquare music group, has revealed that she suffered four miscarriages. She revealed this in an Instagram post on Wednesday, when she … Read More
Music star, Wizkid, has said that he is going on a tour with his colleague, Davido. He said this via his Instagram account on Wednesday. Davido returned to the stage … Read More
News making round had it that a woman identified as Ruth Matthew, who had accused the founder of Christ Mercy Land Church in Warri, Delta State, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, of … Read More
A 32-year-old vulcaniser has been sentenced to d£ath by hanging for robbing a nurse of N57,000 at Akesan bus stop, near Igando, Lagos. An Ikeja Special Offences Court presided over … Read More
A whistleblower on Tuesday alleged that some security guards at the O2 Brixton Academy in London regularly accepted bribes to allow people in without tickets. O2 Brixton Academy was the … Read More
Omobewaji, wife of popular Nigeria street singer, Portable, has said she always sees the best of herself when with her husband. She said, “My fear 😨 no pass poverty and … Read More
Nollywood actor has recalled his encounter with a “top” entertainer who attempted to make him his gay partner. In an interview on OAP Nedu’s ‘Honest Bunch’ podcast, the actor said … Read More
The funeral service of slain lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, held at the Redeemed Christina Church of God, Olive Tree Parish, in Ikoyi Lagos state. Late Bolanle was allegedly shot d€ad by … Read More
Footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo will captain a Saudi All-Star XI team against PSG in their friendly match on Thursday, January 19. The match will be Ronaldo’s first game since joining Al-Nassr last month in a deal that … Read More
Davido unfollows his cousin Sina Rambo after his mother-in-law said that he sent screenshots of chats where he was allegedly threatening her daughter
The operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS) have invaded the headquarters of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Lagos Reporters gathered that the security operatives also took over … Read More
The African Action Congress, AAC and the People’s Redemption Party, PRP today sealed their alliance at the Malam Aminu Kano house in Kano. The town hall meeting which saw massive … Read More
Popular Papa Ajasco actor, Abiodun Ayoyinka, has debunked claims that he is dead. The death of Femi Ogunrombi, replacement of Biodun Ayoyinka on the TV series Papa Ajasco, was announced … Read More
Linda Ikeji makes her film-making debut with ‘Dark October’, a tragic story on the Aluu 4 lynching, exclusively on Netflix. Dark October is distributed by Africa’s Leading distributor, FilmOne. Leading … Read More
Mykhaylo Mudryk has signed as new Chelsea player. The deal is valid until June 2030. Mykhaylo successfully completed all the medical tests in the morning after flying to London on … Read More
The maiden edition of reality TV show, Big Brother Titans, is set to debut on Sunday evening. The show, organised by MultiChoice, was announced in 2022. It will feature housemates … Read More
Presidential candidate of African Action Congress, Mr. Omoyele Sowore arrives Kano today in preparation for the Northwest congress of the People’s Redemption Party scheduled to hold on Monday, 16th of … Read More
Veteran Nollywood actor, Femi Ogunrombi aka Papa Ajasco, is dead. His death was confirmed by a theatre practitioner, Husseini Shaibu, via his Twitter handle on Sunday, He wrote, “I have … Read More
Singer Brymo has said he never insulted Igbo in a recent viral tweet on the 2023 polls Brymo has some days ago tweeted “Fuck ndi Igbo, to hell with it,” … Read More
A man identified as Moyinoluwa Victor has narrated how men of Ado Central Police Command in Ekiti treated him after he went to visit a colleague who was arrested. In … Read More
Documents are being exchanged between Chelsea and Shakhtar after the mission exclusively revealed today. Mykhaylo Mudryk will cost €100m package as Chelsea have accepted the conditions wanted by Shakhtar in … Read More
Queen Ojanga Korth, the mother of Heidi, the estranged wife of Sina Rambo, has accused singer Davido of threatening her daughter’s life. Sina Rambo, who is the son of the … Read More
A United States citizen, Vonapolouis Moss, has explained to the Kwara State Police Command how she was tricked into (travelling to) Nigeria by a 23-year-old suspected Internet) fraudster known as … Read More
Nigerian celebrity couple, Adekunle Gold and his wife, Simi, have shown off the tattoos that they got on their arms to commemorate their wedding anniversary. This comes a day after … Read More
Actress, Ireti Doyle, has confirmed that she and her ex-husband, Patrick Doyle, a broadcaster, are officially divorced. The Nollywood veteran made this known during a chat with Chude Jideonwo on … Read More
Dele Farotimi, an activist Lawyer and a member of Labour Presidential Campaign Council, has tackled the All Progressive Congress Presidential’s candidate, Bola Ahmed Asiwaju regarding his claim that he built … Read More
Nigerian Music Manager Ubi Franklin tattoos singer Davido’s late son, Ifeanyi’s nickname on his arm.
Nasarawa State Police Command and Miyetti Allah Vigilante Group, have rescued 30 kidnap victims held hostage in the Toto Local Government Area of the state. The Public Relations Officer for … Read More
Nigerian rapper Aboriomoh Femi Raymond, also known as Dremo has asked his colleague in the industry, Brymo, to apologise over his comments about Igbos on his Twitter page. According to … Read More
Brazil football legend Ronaldo is set to marry for the third time after proposing to his model girlfriend, Celina Locks, during a Caribbean getaway. His model girlfriend, Locks announced the … Read More
. The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has said “Nigerians shouldn’t pay more for fuel and it should be their right”.Sowore said this during an interview … Read More
The Department of Security Services (DSS) has arrested politician, Doyin Okupe. Confirming his arrest to Oriental Times, the spokesperson of the security agency, Peter Afunanya, said Okupe was intercepted at … Read More
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented the voters’ register to political parties ahead of the forthcoming elections. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairperson, presented the register on Wednesday at the … Read More
It was an eventful evening as Afrobeats sensational superstar/ Marlian Records signee, Zinoleesky meets his fans during a “meet and greet session” at Grand Arcade which is located at Atlantic … Read More
President Buhari and Bishop Kukah all smiles as Executives of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria visit the President today January11 Bishop Kukah is known for his critical views of … Read More
A petition has been launched against Nigerian singer, Olawale Ashimi, popularly known as Brymo, over his comments about Igbos on his Twitter page. The singer had been under fire for … Read More
The management of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, has introduced the use of school uniforms by all students for the institution with effect from the 2022/2023 session. The students are to … Read More
As we all jeered and set to run at the #UluutonMarathon at the eve of the end of year 2022, I took a glance around the beautiful geography of a … Read More
The presidential candidate of African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore said in an interview with Kike Atanda-Owo on silverbird that he is willingly to break down the grass root system with … Read More
Manchester United have now reached full, verbal agreement to sign Wout Weghorst. The deal will cost around €3m to Besiktas, then Weghorst will join Man Utd on loan from Burnley. … Read More
Nigerian singer Akinbiyi Abiola Ahmed, professionally known as Bella Shmurda, has revealed that fellow artiste, Mohbad almost committed suicide after his issue with Naira Marley. Recall that Mohbad came out … Read More
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, and some of the PDP members met with the Minister for Development and Africa in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development … Read More
23-time Grand Slam singles champion, Serena Williams was baptized on Sunday as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, marking a monumental moment for the recently retired tennis great. The baptism took place … Read More
The police have asked for more information about a man who was recorded teaching a baby how to smoke. The Force Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated this via his Twitter handle … Read More
Chelsea are set to sign João Félix on loan. Full verbal agreement has been reached between Chelsea and Madrid. The loan move is set to be completed on €11m fee … Read More
The Lagos Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Abdul-Azeez Adediran aka Jandor, has claimed that the location of the Television Continental station used to be a Lagos State Polytechnic campus. He … Read More
Nigerian filmmaker and founder of the African Movie Academy Awards, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, is dead. According to reports, she died in Lagos. Her colleague, Obi Emelonye, confirmed her death via his … Read More
During the Yoruba Nation agitators march in the Ojota district of Lagos this morning, one person has been reported deceased and numerous more have been injured. Although it was not … Read More
An American professor in Minnesota has been fired after showing students a painting of the Prophet Muhammad in her class. Erika López Prater, 42, was let go as history lecturer … Read More
Chairman of DAAR Communications Chief Raymond Dokpesi has been arrested by the UK Scotland Yard. He was picked up on Sunday at Terminal 2 of Heathrow Airport in London. A … Read More
Gunmen have abducted scores of passengers from a train station in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State. The victims were waiting to board a train to Warri in Delta … Read More