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Soldiers allegedly go wild… “to hell with democracy, useless democracy”, they...

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In Borno state, some soldiers caused some mayhem at the Auno checkpoint on Saturday. They caused a fatal accident, mocked Nigeria’s democracy and threatened officials...

Lionel Messi unstoppable as Barcelona thrash Mallorca

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Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up two more as Barcelona won 4-0 at Mallorca on Saturday on their return to La Liga...

Nigeria evacuates 269 stranded citizens from India

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The Nigerian in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), on Saturday, confirmed the arrival of 269 Nigerians that were stranded in India in Lagos and Abuja. The commission,...

Police arrest suspected killer of UI pregnant student

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A suspect connected with the killing of the 29-year old pregnant student of the University of Ibadan has been arrested by the Oyo State...

To hell with COVID-19! Kenyans seize body of popular singer Abenny...

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Hundreds of Kenyans defied tear gas and riot police to hijack the body of a popular singer, Abenny Jachiga, who was believed to have...

Four men arrested for killing world-famous gorilla in Uganda

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Four men face life in prison for killing Uganda’s most beloved gorilla, Rafiki. The 25-year-old endangered silverback was one of only 1,004 mountain gorillas...

US charges ex-Gambian dictator’s bodyguard over torture

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A Gambian man has been indicted in Colorado on federal charges that he tortured planners of a failed 2006 presidential coup when he was...

Abakaliki traders decry sealing of shops by Ebonyi Government

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Traders in Abakaliki metropolis have decried the sealing of their shops on the orders of Ebonyi Government. The traders who spoke with the News Agency...

COVID-19: NCDC issues new guidelines for worship centres

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As the Presidential Task Force, PTF, on COVID-19, reviews restriction measures, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on Saturday issued new guidelines for...

Nigeria confirms 501 fresh Covid-19 cases

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed the discovery of 501 fresh Covid-19 cases in over 10 states and the Federal Capital...

”Lagos state is making life miserable for me”, danfo driver cries...

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A motorist has cried out for help accusing LASTMA officials of arresting danfo drivers for personal gains. According to one of them, who wants...

See stylish pics of the PS5 set for release soon

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Gamers have finally caught a glimpse of the real PS5 design – in all of its space-age glory Sony showed off two versions of its...

Five killed, many injured as trailer crashes in Suleja

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Three women and two girls were killed while a dozen others were injured as a trailer falls off a cliff in Suleja Local Government...

Daughter threw away £80K on holidays and bras after stealing from...

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A woman splashed out on holidays and lingerie after stealing more than £80,000 from her elderly mum. Karen Wakeling, 47, took the cash after being...

Premier League to replace players names with ‘Black Lives Matter’

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Players will have the names on the back of their shirts replaced with ‘Black Lives Matter’ for the first 12 fixtures of the restarted...

EFCC not involved in arrest of Hushpuppi – Magu

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The acting chairman of the anti-graft agency, EFCC, has reacted over the arrest of popular Nigerian Instagram celebrity, Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi. Hushpuppi...

Benue State politician donates ropes to his community to tie their...

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A Benue politician, Daniel Ukpera has donated ropes to the members of his community so that they can tie their goats.  Daniel who contested for...

Why Aisha Buhari’s aides were arrested- Police

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The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, on Friday asked Police Inspector-General Mohammed Adamu to release her staff who are in police detention. Buhari in a series...

Crisis looms as new Oniru asks banks to freeze family accounts

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A civil war seems to be brewing within the Oniru monarchy as the new Oniru of Iruland, Oba Gbolahan Lawal, has asked all banks...

LASUTH loses 54-year-old nurse to COVID-19

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The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja has lost a nurse, Mrs Adenike Bakare, to COVID-19, The punch has learnt. Bakare, who was an Assistant...

Man arrested for feeding poisoned food to homeless people and filming...

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A California man was arrested for allegedly feeding poisoned food to eight homeless people then filming them writhe in pain for his own twisted...

BBNaija star, Khafi Kareem’s brother shot dead

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BBNaija's star, Khafi Kareem's brother, Alexander Kareem, has been shot dead in London. According to The Sun UK, the 20-year-old student was gunned down close...

Zlatan drags Burna Boy, Kizz Daniel, Joeboy on instagram

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Nigerian singer, Zlatan has lambasted some notable figures in the Nigerian entertainment industry, including Burna Boy, Kizz Daniel, and Joeboy on his Instastories. The 25-year-old...

Family members travelling for funeral die in Anambra auto crash (photos)

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Seven persons travelling for a funeral ceremony have died in an auto crash on the Ogidi-Abatete road in the Idemili Local Government Area of...

14 dead, 168 injured in China oil truck blast

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At least 14 people were killed and more than 160 wounded after an oil tanker truck exploded on a highway in China on Saturday,...

White woman BURNS five police cars during protest in support of...

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A white woman was arrested yesterday on five federal accounts of arson for allegedly setting five Seattle Police Department cars on fire during George...

Chinese media slams America as a ‘barbaric and greedy’ country that...

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A major Chinese propaganda outlet has criticized the United States over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak after more than two million people in...

Kidnappers of immigration officer and his children insist on N7.5m ransom

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The kidnappers of an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Adamu Suleiman, and his two children, Abdullahi and Balkisu, have insisted on collecting...

Family urges FG to recognize Abiola as ex-president

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The Abiola family in Abeokuta, Ogun State yesterday demanded an official recognition of late Chief M.K.O Abiola as a former president of Nigeria. The head...

Osun Deputy Chief Of Staff, Jare Adebisi is dead

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Osun Deputy Chief Of Staff, General Administration, Adejare Adebisi is dead. A source revealed, the deceased died of a prolong illness at an undisclosed hospital...

Injured man walks into hospital with arrow sticking out of his...

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A bungling man has been filmed casually waiting to be seen at a hospital with a crossbow arrow lodged in his chest. The hapless patient,...

Black business owner claims his white landlord is evicting him for...

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A black business owner claims his white landlord evicted him from an office space because he was peacefully protesting at a Black Lives Matter...

Commissioner of Police confirms Hushpuppi’s arrest

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Plans are underway by the International Police (INTERPOL) Nigeria to extradite Instagram celebrity Raymond Igbalodely a.k.a. Hushpuppi from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to...

Moment tourists got terrified as elephants charge at their car

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Tourists were left terrified as two wild elephants charged at their jeep on a safari in Sri Lanka. The incident happened at the Minneriya National...

Covid-19: Infected mothers can breastfeed – WHO

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New mothers infected with Covid-19 should generally continue breastfeeding and should not be separated from their babies, the World Health Organization said on Friday,...

Ronaldo misses penalty as Juventus reach Coppa Italia final

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Juventus reached the Italian Cup final on Friday after a goalless draw with 10-man AC Milan in the semi-final, the second leg in Turin...

Man finds out his wife is a man two days after...

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The story of an Indonesian man Muh who “divorced” his wife two days after their wedding after finding out she is a man has...

Release my aides in your custody – Aisha Buhari tells IGP

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The wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to immediately release her aides. Mrs. Buhari stated this...

Edo gov poll: PDP opens door as Obaseki loses APC ticket

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Following his disqualification by the All Progressives Congress, there are indications that the embattled Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, may consider running...

1,089 Nigerian asylum seekers disappear in Netherlands

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About 1,089 Nigerian asylum seekers who arrived in the Netherlands last year and January this year, have disappeared. According to a group of investigative journalists,...

Beautiful photo of Imo state first lady and her twins

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Chioma Uzodinma, the wife of Imo state governor Hope Uzodinma shared the lovely photo on her instagram page to celebrate her twins on their...

Nigeria records 627 new COVID-19 cases, total now 15,181

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced 627 new cases of coronavirus in the country. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in...

Covid-19: FG to retain passports of travellers to Nigeria

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The Federal Government says all persons –whether citizens or foreigners – coming into the country will be required to leave their passports with the...

We are just following our party constitution – Oshiomhole reacts to...

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National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, on Friday said the disqualification of current Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, from party primaries...

Thunder kills 18 suspected kidnappers while sharing ransom in Adamawa

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A thunderstorm has killed 18 suspected kidnappers at a forest in Adamawa State. Sources said the men of the underworld were sharing ransom money they...

Obaseki bit the hand that fed him – Fani-Kayode

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Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode said the embattled governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, bit the hand that fed him. Fani-Kayode stated this following the...

APC screening committee passes Ize-Iyamu, disqualifies Governor Obaseki, others

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The Screening Committee of the All Progressives Congress has cleared Pastor Osagie-Ize Iyamu to participate in the party’s primary election in Edo State scheduled...

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reportedly facing marital issues plus we...

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have reportedly been facing some marital speed bumps in recent months. The pair, who tied the knot in 2014, have...

A 50,000-year old lake in India just turned pink and experts...

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A lake in India that has been in existence for over 50,000 years turned pink overnight and no one has been able to reveal...