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A social media influencer, Lanre Popoola, has alleged that the high level of moral decadence amongst women in the country has spread to all parts of the nation. While replying to a statement on the X page of Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday, Popoola alleged that women from the […]

Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, alongside his running mate, Baba-Ahmed Datti, made headlines by announcing a scholarship for Auwalu Salisu, a Kano native, who gained national acclaim for his honesty. Salisu, a 22-year-old tricycle rider, returned a whopping N15 million to a passenger who forgot the money in his vehicle. This commendable act, reported

A tragic incident occurred in Enugu State as an unidentified woman, believed to be a mother of three young children, reportedly took her own life. The heartbreaking event unfolded when the woman, allegedly grappling with depression following her husband’s departure due to financial struggles, dropped her three children, ran into a moving vehicle near Ogui

In a recent interview with Channels TV, Nollywood actor Charles Inojie, a close friend of the late John Okafor, also known as Mr. Ibu, reflected on the remarkable strength and character of the renowned actor. Inojie described Mr. Ibu as not only a talented actor but also a black belt holder in taekwondo who was

A video capturing one of the last moments of veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor, known as Mr Ibu, has surfaced on social media. Mr Ibu passed away on Saturday, March 2, after a prolonged battle with sickness. The one-minute trending video shows the late actor on his sickbed praising popular Nigerian afrobeat singer, Paul Okoye,

Five people were killed Monday when a small private plane crashed near a highway in Nashville in the US state of Tennessee, local police said. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said in a post on social platform X that “5 persons on board the airplane perished in the crash”. It also posted a picture of

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, recently delivered a powerful message at a youth leadership symposium on “Opportunities for Peace: Roles of the Youths in Conflict Prevention in Africa.” In his address, he emphasized the pivotal role of young people in fostering peace, urging them to be champions of dialogue over violence. Obasanjo highlighted the nation’s

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of a fresh N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government. The hearing is now scheduled for March 18, 2024, to allow the plaintiff to serve the defence in the suit. Kanu’s claims

Former Anambra State Governor, Willie Maduabuchi Obiano, is facing serious charges of corruption and theft amounting to N4,008,573,350 in a Federal High Court in Abuja. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested him at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos as he was attempting to board a flight to the United States. This

Here are the 10 things you need to know from Nigerian Newspapers this morning: 1. Private Sector Concerned About Looting of Trucks: The organised private sector in Nigeria has raised alarm over the increasing looting of trucks carrying food and raw materials by suspected hoodlums. Gabriel Idahosa, President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and

Social critic and human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has raised concerns about the ongoing situation in Nigeria. She stated that a revolution has commenced in the country. This declaration comes in the wake of an incident where residents in the Dei-Dei area of Abuja attacked and looted a truck carrying food items. This event follows

The Republican Party, Nikki Haley has become the first woman to win a Republican primary in US history. Despite losing in her home state of South Carolina, she managed to secure a victory in Washington DC, a heavily Democrat-leaning jurisdiction. Haley received 62.9% of the vote, while Trump trailed with 33.2%. This win is largely

Actor and pastor Yul Edochie recently took to Instagram to discuss the topic of death following the sad passing of fellow actor Mr Ibu. Yul Edochie reminded his followers that death is a natural part of life that everyone will eventually experience. He emphasized the temporary nature of existence, with individuals continuously entering and exiting

On a rainy Tuesday afternoon, Yejin was cooking lunch for her friends at her home where she lives alone just outside of Seoul, and she’s happily single. As they were eating, one of them showed her phone with an old and popular dinosaur meme that said, “Be careful, don’t let yourself go extinct like us.”

The first-class graduate of microbiology, Rebekah Sekidika, tragically passed away after completing a 21-day fasting program organized by Pastor Jerry Eze. The funeral was held at the Port Harcourt cemetery in Rivers State. It was a somber occasion where her father, Sampson Sekidika, revealed the details surrounding her untimely death. Rebekah Sekidika, aged 24, met