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Telegram founder offers free IVF for women willing to have his baby
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, is offering to cover the cost of vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment for healthy women under the age of 38 who are willing to…
Baltasar Engonga : DNA test more important than naming ceremony — Don Jazzy
Popular Nigerian music producer, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, recently shared some advice on Instagram, stating that a DNA test is more crucial than a naming ceremony for newborns. He made…
‘I’m not gay’ — Desmond Elliot denies rumour
Desmond Elliot, the actor-turned-politician, has categorically denied allegations of being gay. The controversy stemmed from a blog post alleging several Nigerian celebrities, including actors and reality stars,…
I have more hit songs than Burna Boy – Portable
Popular Nigerian street-hop sensation, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, claimed he has more hit songs than Grammy Award winner Burna Boy. During a TikTok Live session on Thursday, November 7, 2024, the 30-year-old…
TikTok rejected me due to my dangerous miracles – Prophet Odumeje
Popular Nigerian cleric Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, widely known as Odumeje, has revealed that TikTok blocked his account due to his so-called “dangerous miracles.” In a video circulating on social media, Odumeje addressed…
‘I didn’t believe she was 14’ – Nigerian man arrested in UK for inappropriate chat with minor
A 43-year-old Nigerian man, Abimbola David, has been taken into custody by the UK police following allegations of inappropriate online chat with a 14-year-old girl. According to the organization Saving Our Children’s…
“You Are Oloriburuku” – Paul Okoye ‘Psquare’ Blasts Twin Brother Over Song Theft
Paul Okoye of Psquare duo has blasted his twin brother, Peter Okoye for allegedly stealing his song titled Winning. Peter…
76-yr-old man in court for posting women’s photos on Facebook
The Police in Bauchi on Thursday arraigned a 76-year-old man, Bala Mohammed, before Chief Magistrate Court 5 for allegedly posting pictures of women on Facebook. Mohammed, a resident of Tambari Housing Estate, was…
Police seize dogs involved in security guard’s death in Lagos
The Lagos State Command has confirmed that it confiscated the three dogs that allegedly killed a security guard, whose identity is yet unknown, in Pinnock Estate,…
2-Yr-Old Rape Victim’s Body Found In Bauchi
A lifeless body of a two-year-old girl, who was suspected to be raped to death by a yet-to-be-identified person, was found in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The police authorities in the state said…
Lagos driver sets self, LASTMA officer, bus ablaze
A yet-to-be identified driver of a commercial bus has allegedly set ablaze himself, his bus and a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LATSMA Officer. The driver was allegedly attempting to evade arrest over…
Why I left Nigeria – Bobrisky
Embattled crossdresser Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has confirmed his temporary departure from Nigeria, citing health and sanity concerns. After his release from EFCC custody, he said he left Nigeria to…
Even if my wife cheats on me, I won’t divorce her – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 general election, has affirmed his commitment to his wife, Margaret Brownson, declaring that he would not consider divorce—even in the event of…
Experts raise concern over cases of spousal killings
Security experts have raised concerns over the surge in spousal killings in the country, calling for urgent measures to address the trend. The experts, who spoke in separate interviews on Sunday in Lagos, described the…
Bauchi Hisbah Questions Man Over Viral Photos Of Ex-Girlfriends On Facebook
The Bauchi State Sharia Commission’s Hisbah police unit has questioned a 76-year-old man, Bala Muhammad, after he shared multiple photos of himself with various women alleged to be his former girlfriends on the social…
Why Phones Cause Squabbles In Homes
There has been a noticeable increase in cases of domestic squabbles over the penchant by married couples, especially men to activate security codes in their phones to deny their spouses access to the communication gadgets,…
Family of suspended RCCG pastor petitions police over blogger’s homosexuality claim
The family of Ayorinde AdeBello, a suspended pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has filed a petition against blogger Gistlover…
Abducted Female Doctor Regains Freedom After 10 Months
Kaduna-based medical doctor, Dr Ganiyat Popoola, has regained freedom from captivity 10 months after she was kidnapped. Popoola, a registrar in the Department of Ophthalmology at the National Eye Centre, Kaduna…
Man ‘commits suicide’ in Ondo after ‘misunderstanding’ with relative
Omolayo Bamidele, a 58-year-old man, has reportedly committed suicide in Igburowo town, Odigbo LGA of Ondo. Residents of the community who spoke with TheCable confirmed that Bamidele’s body was found lying…
Court Remands Man For Calling Benue Gov ‘Chronic Womaniser’
A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Makurdi, on Wednesday, ordered the remand of 35-year-old Paul Gyenger at a custodial centre in Makurdi for allegedly calling the Benue State governor a womaniser. Gyenger was…
20-year-old boy kills woman, 65, over N3000 in Ondo
A 20-year-old boy has been arrested by the operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, for allegedly killing a 65-year-old woman in Owo, headquarters of the Owo Local Government Area…
Police Arrest Maid Accused Of Stealing $60,000 in Jewellery Just Hours After Starting Job
Nigerian police have reportedly arrested Alice Udey, a 33-year-old woman alleged of stealing jewellery worth over $60,000 from her employer less than 24 hours after starting work as a maid. The suspect, who allegedly…
Goje’s Family Denies Spraying Money At Daughter’s Wedding
Senator Danjuma Goje has denied the video showing money purportedly sprayed at the wedding ceremony of his daughter, Fauziyya Danjuma Goje. Goje, a former Governor of Gombe state and Senator Representing Gombe Central…
Teacher Suspended As Student Dies After Flogging
Ogun State Government has suspended a teacher who allegedly flogged Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi, to death. It was gathered that the teacher flogged Arijpo 24 times and asked…