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Suspected cultists dump three corpses at Benue varsity gate

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Suspected cult members were reported to have killed three people and dumped their corpse close to the main gate of the Federal University of...

UTME candidates lament as network failure mars exam

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The 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination started nationwide on a poor note on Saturday, particularly in some centres in Lagos and Abuja due to...

I am moving on, I don’t want the throne back –...

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Former Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has faulted the Kano State government over the issuance of his dethronement letter. Sanusi in a video circulating...

Denmark announces first coronavirus death, closes borders

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Denmark on Saturday recorded its first coronavirus death as it closed its borders to foreigners in order to slow the spread of the disease. The...

Red carpet photos from AMVCA7

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The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards is up, and this year wardrobes are breathtaking. Big brother Naija winner and runner up Mercy and Mike won...

US President Donald Trump tests for coronavirus

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US president Donald Trump has tested for coronavirus, but the results are yet to return. Just before a briefing with the White House press...

Osinbajo visits family of late police escort, meets wife, son

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“Late Inspector Ali Gomina was an officer that was loved by many, he served very dutifully and diligently. We are all very sad when...

Three suspected robbers burnt in Benue state

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Bodies of three men suspected to be robbers were found early Friday burnt near the perimeter fence of the Federal University of Agriculture in...

Witches came for me after acting ‘Koto Orun’– Iya Gbonkan

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Nollywood actress, Margaret Bandele Olayinka also known as Iya Gbonkan who is well known for acting witches in Yoruba movies has revealed how...

Argungu Fishing Festival: man with biggest catch gets N10m, 2 cars,...

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Malam Abubakar Ya’u from Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi on Saturday got N10 million, two new cars and two Hajj seats for catching...

FCCPC closes Haufei, ‘Chinese restaurant’ for refusing to serve Nigerians food

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For refusing to serve Nigerians food, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC on Saturday sealed Haufei Restaurant and Mall, a Chinese eatery...

Youths on rampage as trailer crushes 3, injures seven others

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There was pandemonium in Gwagwalada in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday morning after a trailer killed three persons and injured another...

Mother jailed for letting 4-year-old son shoot himself

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A mother has been jailed for six months for letting her four year-old son shoot himself dead as she slept. Tiara Danielle Jefferson, 26, was...

Ronaldinho joins other inmates in prison for football match

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Ronaldinho took part in a behind-bars football match at his Paraguayan prison on Friday and wiped the floor with the other inmates, scoring five...

Katsina engages Muslim clerics in fight against coronavirus

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The Katsina State Government on Friday engaged Muslim clerics and Ulamas (Muslim leaders) leaders in a one-day sensitization meeting on measures that have been...

Road safety boss orders clampdown on overloaded school buses

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The Corps Marshal Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has ordered the corps’ field operatives to clampdown on overloaded private school buses plying...

4 EFCC officials receive FBI commendation certificate

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States Department of Justice has presented commendation certificates to four officials of the Ilorin Zonal Office...

Two arrested for dumping murdered facebook lover in Anambra bush

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The Police in Anambra have arrested two persons for allegedly killing a Facebook friend and dumping the corpse in a bush in Nanka, Orumba...

Edo shuts down orphanage where child was sold for N1.7m

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The Edo State Government says it has shut Famous Faithland Orphanage for allegedly selling a baby girl for over N1.7m. The government has also withdrawn...

I want a man that can give me a lot of...

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Fast rising actress and Instagram comedian, Eva Chris, has cried out saying she is single, but also fast to say money must be involved...

Homosexuality is caused by ogbanje, Pete Edochie narrates

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Veteran Nollywood actor who has been giving the youths a 'heart-attack' lately, telling them how not to propose to a woman, except the man...

I’m not getting married anytime soon, I just want to be...

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Former BBA star, Beverly Osu has said she is not getting married anytime soon and she just wants to be great. Speaking with Punch the...

ASUU tells FG to declare state of emergency on education

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The Academic staff Union of Universities, Kano zone, has called on the Federal Government to declare a five-year state of emergency in the education...

London marathon postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

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The London marathon was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a statement Friday. The race was due to take place April 26 and...

Sudan reports first coronavirus case, death

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Sudan's Health Ministry on Friday reported the first coronavirus case and and his death. The ministry identified the case as a "50-year-old man who lived...

Man nicknamed ‘stubborn’ beats wife to coma over divorce

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A 33-year-old housewife, Salami Ruth, was beaten to coma by her husband, Salami Olajide (a.k.a Stubborn) at their home on Ijede Road, Ikorodu on...

Coronavirus: Algeria and Morocco suspend flights

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Algeria and Morocco have suspended flights between the two countries to prevent the spread of coronavirus. A statement from the Algerian president’s office said an...

BamBam shows off her post baby body in new photo

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The new mum shared the new photo of herself on her instagram page showing off her post baby body. We love!

Ekiti man arraigned in court for “r.a.p.i.n.g” she-goat to death

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A 22-year-old man, Sunday Ogaji, who allegedly r.a.p.e.d a she-goat, on Friday appeared in an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court. The police charged Mr Ogaji, whose address...

Woman ‘dies of embarrassment’ when handyman spots s.e.x toy stuck on...

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A woman was left red-faced when a giant s.e.x toy gifted by her friends as a joke came back to haunt her. Jem Calvert was...

Coronavirus: Tunisia orders quarantine for all visitors

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Tunisia’s ministry of health has ordered all incoming travellers, regardless of where they have travelled from, to immediately self-isolate upon arrival to the country. This...

Don’t disrespect obas, Alaafin of Oyo writes Fayemi

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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, has warned the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, against treating the traditional institution in Yorubaland...

Harvey Weinstein’s ex-wife seen for the first time since he was...

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Harvey Weinstein's ex-wife Georgina Chapman has been spotted for the first time since he was sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and...

Kim Kardashian wishes sister Khloe’s ex Tristan Thompson a happy birthday

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The Kardashians/Jenners all but disowned Tristan Thompson after he cheated on Khloé last February. But some of the famous family has since found it in...

Venus and Serena Williams’ stepmother accuses their father of ‘starving her...

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Venus and Serena Williams' father Richard has been accused by his estranged wife of starving their family to the point that she was forced...

Coronavirus: Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta makes first public statement after positive...

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reassured supporters that he is already "feeling better" after he tested positive for coronavirus. The Gunners released a statement on...

Liverpool ‘set to be handed the Premier League title’ if season...

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Drastic action is set to be taken if the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) ends the Premier League season completely, though Liverpool are reportedly set...

Coronavirus: Brazilian president denies testing positive

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Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has denied reports that he has tested positive for coronavirus. He took to Twitter to confirm he is awaiting the results...

Policemen chase guest at burial service to death

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There was tension at Lemode in the Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State on Tuesday after a guest at a burial service held...

It’s not Odunlade Adekola’s turn to be king –Townsmen

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News recently spread like wildfire that popular actor, Odunlade Adekola, is set to become the king of his hometown, Otun, in Ekiti State. The...

Floyd Mayweather breaks his silence and pays tribute to his ex-wife...

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Floyd Mayweather has broken his silence after the death of his ex-wife Josie Harris who was found dead in her car by police in...

Man lures girl with suya in Ebonyi, defiles her

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A roasted meat (suya) seller, Dawuda Ibrahim, has been taken to an Ebonyi State magistrates’ court for allegedly defiling a minor after luring her...

Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus

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US President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to help handle the growing outbreak of coronavirus. The declaration - "two very big words", according...

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is stepping down from the company's board to spend more time on philanthropic activities. He says he wants to focus on...

Newborn tests positive for coronavirus in London

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A newborn baby in England has become the world's youngest victim to test positive for coronavirus. The child's mother was rushed to hospital days ago...

2021 AFCON qualifiers postponed over coronavirus

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Two rounds of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers scheduled for March have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Confederation of...

Ekiti government sends ’emotional’ message to Sanusi

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Ekiti Government says it will continue to recognise the deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, as the Chancellor of the state-owned Ekiti State...

Lagos state to review law on money lending

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The Lagos State Ministry of Home Affairs said government was planning to review the Laws on money lending activities in the state. Commissioner for Home...

Osinbajo’s police escort rider dies in auto crash

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A police escort rider attached to the convoy of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo died in a road accident while on official duty Friday. The escort...

Kenya, Ghana, Gabon record first coronavirus cases

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Kenya, Ghana, and Gabon, on Friday reported their first confirmed cases of infection with the new coronavirus. In East Africa, Kenya reported one case on...