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The Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed the death of 25 persons involved in a fatal crash in Bauchi State. This was contained in a statement signed by the corps … Read More
Senator Ike Ekweremadu, his wife, his daughter, and a doctor have been convicted of organ trafficking, in the first verdict of its kind under the Modern Slavery Act in the … Read More
Comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly called, AY Comedian has shared more insights into his 17-year beef with his colleague, Basketmouth. In an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, AY said his … Read More
A former corp member, Akande Phillip Ayobami, who went viral following photos of him with a small sized lady has denied being in a relationship with her. The girl known … Read More
President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has raised the alarm over plots by some aggrieved partisans to truncate the transition process, particularly his expected swearing-in on May 29. Tinubu in a statement … Read More
Nigerian singer, Niniola Akpata has expressed regret for being a “nice girl” after revealing she was served breakfast, a term used when someone gets dumped by his or her partner. … Read More
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 43-year-old father, Abiodun Oladapo, for impregnating his 19-year-old daughter. The spokesman of the Command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, revealed the development in … Read More
Gun-wielding herdsmen have attacked Ogbese community in Ondo State, during which several residents were kidnapped while others were badly injured. PurpleWorld learnt that the incident, which occurred on Friday, had … Read More
Joe Igbokwe, the Special Adviser for Drainage and Water Resources to Lagos State Governor, has advised the Federal Government to intervene in the case of alleged organ harvesting involving Ike … Read More
Prophet Akinbo Shalom Kelvin, a senior pastor of DoersNation International Church in Akure, Ondo State, has made some startling revelations about Nigeria’s just-concluded presidential elections. During a prayer session on … Read More
Comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly called, AY Comedian has opened up about his long time beef with his colleague, Basket Mouth. In an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, AY revealed … Read More
Bandits have killed a pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Rev. Musa Mairimi, and kidnapped his wife in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident happened … Read More
Nollywood actress, Akingbemisola Dorcas Anjola, has passed away The Pledge reported that the 33-year-old actress died on Friday, after a prolonged battle with ovarian cancer. The tragic news was shared … Read More
Sanwo-Olu in a statement on Saturday said he had “directed the Honorable Attorney General to set up a meeting and pay him the compensation awarded by the court. He said … Read More
Nigeria singer and a member of the Psquare brothers, Peter Okoye popularly known as Mr . P has stated that he is in london to acquire his 4th house. Peter … Read More
Chief Humphrey Anumudu an aspirant for the ticket of the Labour Party in the upcoming Governorship election in Imo State has been found de^ad in his house. Chief Anumodu, a … Read More
Thomas Tuchel has been presented as new FC Bayern head coach on a contract until 2025. This is coming after the Club sack Julian Nagelsman who has led the team … Read More
Popular businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu aka Obi Cubana, delivered the commencement speech at the 50th convocation of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in Enugu State, on Friday. Sharing photos from the … Read More
Earlier this week, I watched with concern the video of protesters in Abuja demanding that they want an interim government in place of the recent presidential election results. This is … Read More
Nigerian street singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has advised his Muslim brothers against betting during Ramadan. The singer made this known via a post on his Twitter, … Read More
As a Nigerian student who has studied the lapses that may riddle the introduction of student loans in a developing country like Nigeria, and that tuition fee increment and its … Read More
Award-winning singer, David Adeleke, also known as Davido, on Friday penned an appreciation post to his fans following the massive love he received when he announced the release date of … Read More
The Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed the death of 25 persons involved in a fatal crash in Bauchi State. This was contained in a statement signed by the corps … Read More
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has rejected a court order to compensate the Uber driver who was tortured during the EndSARS memorial. A Federal High Court in Lagos had on March 14, … Read More
Author of award-winning and best-selling novels, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Friday disvosed that she has published her first children book, ‘Mama’s Sleeping Scarf’. The writer made this known on her … Read More
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have failed to secure a much-needed win against the Wild Dogs of Guinea Bissau in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Moshood … Read More
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all commercial banks to open for operation on Saturdays and Sundays. This is as the apex bank confirmed the evacuation of banknotes … Read More
Nigerian comedian, Samuel Perry, best known by his stage name Broda Shaggi, has revealed the amount of money he makes in a month creating content. In a podcast interview with … Read More
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has set aside the judgement of the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which nullified the election of Governor Ademola Adeleke of the … Read More
Thomas Tuchel signing for Bayern is the breaking news of the night as deal is set to be done and confirmed. This was made known by Fabrizio Romano, the football … Read More
According to sensational football Journalist, Fabrizio Romano, he made it known that Bayern Munich have sacked Nagelsmann while the decision to hire Thomas Tuchel is currently underway. His tweet: “Nagelsmann … Read More
Mohamed Farouk took charge of an Egyptian Second Division clash between Al-Nasr and Suez on Friday and in the absence of VAR, relied on an alternative system to get a … Read More
Guinea-Bissau Coach and the Team Captain both walked out of the Press center, failing to carry out the mandatory Pre-match Presser before the game against Nigeria. Baciro Cande and GK … Read More
An Abia State businessman, Steven Ukpabi, has gifted a Prado Jeep to the Independent National Electoral Commission Returning Officer for the state, Professor Nnenna Oti. The realtor made this known … Read More
Festus Keyamo has petitioned the State Security Services (SSS), demanding the arrest and prosecution of Mr Peter Obi and Datti Baba-Ahmed for making incendiary comments on television. Keyamo Minister of … Read More
The Kano State Hisbah Board has said that Muslims found eating in the public during the fasting period will be dealt with. The board has also deployed personnel to mosques … Read More
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigned two men, Taiwo Oluwadahunsola and Adebola Adetayo, before an Ikeja Special Offences Court for allegedly laundering the sum of N999 million on Thursday. … Read More
——The home of Popular comedian and Instagram Parish Members (IPM) overseer, Ayo Ajewole, a.k.a Woli Agba has been invaded by armed robbers. The comic actor made this known via his … Read More
Senator Ike Ekweremadu, his wife, his daughter, and a doctor have been convicted of organ trafficking, in the first verdict of its kind under the Modern Slavery Act in the … Read More
A High Court in Lagos has mandated electricity companies to give consumers three working days’ notice before interrupting their supply. The suit was filed by a Lagos Lawyer, Bolaji Ramos … Read More
Popular socialite, Harri Obi expressed bitter regret over having paid for an apartment in Lekki, Lagos state, without thoroughly reading the lease. He claimed that he saw an advertisement for a … Read More
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has confirmed Thursday (tomorrow) first day of Ramadan in Nigeria. The President General, Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs stated this in a … Read More
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Abia, Alex Otti as the winner of the March 18 poll in the South-East geopolitical … Read More
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has directed its branches across the 36 states of the federation to begin mobilisation for industrial action over the persistent cash crunch crisis in the … Read More
One of his customers, Chinonso Ndukwe, made this revelation on Facebook, saying he learnt so from Timothy after he met him in person on Tuesday. Sharing a photo he took … Read More
A shocking incident has unfolded at Babcock University, a well-regarded private institution in Nigeria, after explicit content appeared on its official website. The cyber attack, which has captured attention on social media platforms, … Read More
Labour Party candidate for Surulere 1 Constituency, Olumide Oworu, has blamed the Independent National Electoral Commission for failing to include his name on the final list of House of Assembly … Read More
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for signing into law the constitution amendment bills granting states more autonomy in key areas like electricity, railways, and the … Read More
Kylian Mbappe will take over as captain of France after Hugo Lloris stepped down following the World Cup final defeat to Argentina, a source close to the team has told … Read More
A 75-year-old woman, Iforiti Oloro, has allegedly set her son, daughter-law, and grandchildren ablaze in Ondo State. According to reports, the tragic incident occurred at Aponmu, a suburb of Akure, Ondo’s … Read More
Auto dealer, Ikechukwu Ogbonna, popularly known as IVD, was on Monday, March 20, arraigned before Justice Nicole-Clay of a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja over the alleged m@nslaughter of … Read More
Finally, Nigerian superstar, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has returned back to music as he announced his new album titled “TIMELESS”. The singer who had kept his fans guessing … Read More
AFTER the declaration of governorship poll results in 23 states, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won in 15 states, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in eight and the New … Read More
Prophet Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has said he will soon come to the end of his sojourn on earth. He made this statement during his recent Sunday … Read More
According to a circular released by the state Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, the increment took effect January 2023. The arrears for the month fo January will be paid alongside … Read More
The election results of at least seven states are yet to be decided as the ruling All Progressive Congress(APC) and the opposition party, People Democratic Party (PDP) captured 19 states … Read More
An Ilorin-based Dadakuada music legend Jaigbade is dead. The musician was 120. He died in the early hours of Monday in his Ilorin country home. The Dadakuada crooner was among … Read More
We Fought A Good Fight, I Don’t Regret Running For Office — Funke Akindele——Popular Nollywood actress and running mate of the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in … Read More
Nigerian business tycoon, Aliko Dangote, overtook two Russians, one Chinese and an Indian on the billionaires’ list on Monday, after making N460bn in a day. The Chief Executive Officer of … Read More
A contractor, identified as Itoba, has praised his mechanic Timothy, for returning N10.8m that was mistakenly paid into his account. Itoba made this known in a viral video on social … Read More
By Ismael Oludare Ogunsola The morning after, Ideere woke back to it’s bustlings, and Igboora quickly matched on. A relief has just dazzled. Months of fears as to what may … Read More
Super Eagles will start training, today, ahead of their African Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea Bissau in Abuja…on March 24. Super Eagles’ assistant coaches, Finidi George and Ike Shorunmu, … Read More
The deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Funke Akindele, has deleted all posts relating to politics and the PDP from her Instagram page. Checks by … Read More
The Labour Party (LP) has threatened to mobilise ‘Obidients’ nationwide to hit the streets following alleged plots to rig the governorship elections in Abia and Enugu states. The party’s National … Read More
The Labour Party candidate of Umuahia Central State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Anthony Chinasa-Abiola, has debunked claims that he has Yoruba roots. There have been speculations … Read More
The Anambra State government has confirmed the arrest of Nnamdi Chude for alleged cybercrime. Chude had tweeted that the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) had brought the state back … Read More
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Katsina State, Dr. Dikko Radda, has been declared the winner of Saturday, March 18 election. Accorsing to results released by the state … Read More
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the incumbent Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni as the winner of the governorship election in the state that held on … Read More
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has been reelected for another four-year term. AbdulRasaq who contested in Saturday, March 18 guber election in the state on the platform of the … Read More
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Umar Namadi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Jigawa state governorship election held on Saturday, March 18. … Read More
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the incumbent Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, as the winner of the March 18 governorship election in the state. Abiodun who … Read More
The Chairman of the Lagos State Parks Management Commitee, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has taken to social media to make a controversial statement about the recent Lagos … Read More
The Independent Electoral Commission has announced Governor Seyi Makinde returned elected, making him the winner of the Oyo Gubernatorial Elections. Makinde won in 31 out of 33 Local Government Areas … Read More
The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Peter Nweke, in Ezza North Local Government Area during Saturday’s election. The Police … Read More
So far 19 local government areas in Lagos state have presented their results form the state gubernatorialelectionheldonSaturday, March18.. The incumbent governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been declared winner of 18 local … Read More
The All Progressives Congress Campaign Coordinator in Ahoada-West Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chisom Lennard, has been found d€ad hours after he was abducted. According to PUNCH, Lennard was kidnapped … Read More
The Lagos state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has asked the police to arrest the Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in the state, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, over the statement … Read More
Segun Agbaje, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of Saturday’s governorship and state assembly elections in 10 polling units in … Read More
Candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the governorship election in Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde recorded a landslide to win the governorship election in most of the polling … Read More
The Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos state, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has lost his polling unit to the incumbent governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress. Results collated by INEC … Read More
Thugs on Saturday raided Ajiran neighborhood of Agungi, Lekki, Lagos state. PurpleWorld observed that following the attack, voter turnout in the area dropped rapidly as many people went back to … Read More
Some unknown gunmen on Saturday stormed some polling units at the ongoing Osun State House of Assembly election and disrupted the exercise. They reportedly arrived at the Ward 5 unit … Read More
Governor Seyi Makinde arrived at Polling Unit 11, Ward 1, Abayomi, Iwo Road, Ibadan to cast their votes at about 10:37 am
Hoodlums have attacked and chased away non-Yoruba-speaking voters from voting in Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos. The hoodlums, wielding iron rods and sticks, invaded the polling units located across Ajao Estate ward in … Read More
Tinubu shared photos of him voting on his Instagram page. He captioned, “I just joined other Nigerians in exercising my civic duty in the ongoing governorship and state assembly elections. … Read More
The turnout of voters at Sanwo-Olu’s Polling Unit, PU06, Eiyekole, Adeniji Adele, Lagos State is low as at the time of filing this report. Small crowd and empty seats can … Read More
Man alleges that he was assaulted by thugs at Ibeju-Lekki who were trying to stop Labour Party supporters from voting.
The Nigeria Police Force has mounted roadblocks at the Berger axis on Lago-Ibadan Expressway to enforce movement restrictions ahead of the governorship elections on Saturday. Credit: Segun Odunayo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Department of State Security Service, Police, Civil Defence, and Journalists are present at Tinubu’s polling unit, PU 085, ward 3, for elections at Alausa, … Read More
The accreditation of voters and voting have commenced at ward 2 polling unit 32, Alausa Ikeja, Lagos State amid heavy security presence. Credit : Olabode Olalekan
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission have arrived at the polling unit of the Labour Party candidate in the Lagos State governorship election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour. Credit : Segun Adewole
Hollywood actor, Lance Reddick, who got into the limelight after featuring in HBO’s “The Wire” and the “John Wick” movie franchise, is d£ad. Lance’s body was discovered at his Studio City … Read More
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has signed into law the constitutional amendment allowing states in the country to licence, generate, transmit, and distribute electricity. This was made known … Read More
Gunmen suspected to be assassins have killed a chief identified as Gbenga Okotore, in Okutu-Ope community, Ilesa, in Osun state. It was gathered that the attackers shot Okotore at a close … Read More
The International Criminal Court on Friday announced it had issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin for the “unlawful deportation” of Ukrainian children. The Hague-based ICC said it … Read More
The police command in Lagos State arrested a 53-year-old woman, who was allegedly found with laminated electoral materials. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency … Read More
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has debunked planning a nationwide protest tagged “#ENDINEC”, “#ENDNigeria”. He made this known via a series of tweets he shared on … Read More
The Independent National Electoral Commission has started the distribution of sensitive materials to Ikeja Local Government of Lagos ahead of Saturday polls. The governorship and House of Assembly elections have … Read More
