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How I attempted to rape varsity student due to cold weather – Suspect
…As Osun Amotekun Corps parade suspects A suspected rapist, Raji Ridwan, on Tuesday disclosed that cold weather lured him to attempt to rape a varsity female student in Osun State. Raji, 25, said he barged into the room of…
Alaafin superior to any other Yoruba oba – Oluwo
The Oluwo of Iwo in Iwo Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has described the Alaafin of Oyo as supreme to all other traditional rulers and titles in Yorubaland. According to the News…
Man falls from 26-storey Cocoa House in Oyo
A yet-to-be-identified man has reportedly fallen from one of the top floors of the 26-storey Cocoa House building in Ibadan, Oyo State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident, which threw the entire business community…
23 teenagers in police net for allegedly terrorising Lagos community
The Police Command in Lagos State has detained 23 suspected miscreants responsible for the assaults, harassment and stealing from shops and residents in Mushin area of the state. The command’ s spokesperson, CSP…
Actress Biola Bayo confirms separation from husband
Nollywood actress Biola Bayo has announced her separation from her husband, referring to him as her “ex-husband and baby daddy” in a heartfelt birthday tribute shared on social media. Bayo revealed that they…
Speed Darlington seeks rescheduling of NAPTIP appearance over viral video
Controversial singer Speed Darlington has requested that his scheduled appearance before the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) be moved to June 26, following public outrage over a…
‘I won’t move out of my ex-husband’s house’ – Woman insists after divorce
A mother of six, Latinate Sanusi, on Monday, told a Shari’a court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna, that she can’t leave her former husband’s house after three pronouncements of divorce. Ms Sanusi stated this in response to…
WAEC: Parent hires thugs to assault vice principal for preventing cheating
SUSPECTED thugs hired by a parent of a student of Complete Child Development College, Aule, Akure, in Ondo State, reportedly beat-up the Vice Principal of the school for preventing his son from cheating in the…
In Nigeria you can get booked for $400,000 for a naming ceremony, says Davido
While it is common knowledge that top Nigerian artists often prefer international engagements due to the allure of foreign currency and wider exposure, Afrobeats superstar Davido has offered a more nuanced perspective on…
Comply with June 2 invite or face legal action – NAPTIP warns Speed Darlington
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has issued singer Speed Darlington a two-day…
Ronald Fenty, father of Rihanna, dies at 70
Ronald Fenty, the father of global music icon Rihanna, has passed away at the age of 70. According to a source with direct knowledge, Fenty died in Los Angeles following a battle with an undisclosed illness. On…
Why babies shouldn’t be kissed — Paediatricians
Paediatricians have warned against kissing babies on the lips, stating that the practice could expose infants and newborns to serious health risks. The child health experts explained that kissing newborns may expose…
My wife died due to my absence, I’m avenging her – Pastor Kumuyi
The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has recounted the circumstances surrounding the death of his first wife, while blaming his absence from home for her passing. …
Fatal marriage rivalry: When quiet wars in polygamous homes turn fatal
In homes where multiple wives are confined together with little privacy, unequal affection from the husband or competition over children and resources can ignite tensions. In such cases, violence becomes the language…
Mauritius varsity wants Nigerian to graduate two years later than expected
Middlesex University, Mauritius, has said it wants a Nigerian student to graduate two years later than expected. According to a report…
Police rescue 20-month-old baby sold for ₦1.5m in Imo, arrest four suspects
The Imo State Police Command has successfully rescued a 20-month-old baby girl, Chimamanda Joy, who was allegedly stolen from her visually impaired mother and sold for ₦1.5 million. Four suspects connected to the crime…
Nigerian dies in Luxembourg police custody, FG demands probe
A Nigerian, Daniel Eheri, has died in the custody of the police in Luxembourg, with the Federal Government demanding for a…
Sperm donor with cancer-causing gene passes on disease to 10 kids
Ten children in Europe conceived using the same sperm donor have been diagnosed with various forms of cancer, including leukemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. According to The Guardian UK, the sperm donor, whose sample…
NAHCON Kicks As Zamfara Pilgrim Gives Birth In Madina
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has frowned at the medical breach by a Zamfara pilgrim who scaled pregnancy screening to the holy land and gave birth. The Commissioner Planning, Research and…
Wife of Nigerian man killed in South Africa renounces citizenship, seeks justice
A woman who has identified herself as the wife of a deceased Nigerian has renounced her South African citizenship following her husband’s death. Speaking to News Central in a clip posted on Tuesday, the woman…
Speed Darlington under probe by Lagos DSVA, NAPTIP over alleged defilement of 15-year-old
Popular entertainer Speed Darlington is currently facing widespread condemnation following a viral Instagram live video in which he seemingly admitted to defiling a 15-year-old girl. The incident, which he narrated in…
Ogun gears up for Ojude Oba festival
The 2025 Ojude Oba Festival will be used as a rallying point to demand the long-awaited Ijebu State creation, with the capital in Ijebu-Ode. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Ojude Oba Festival Organising…
Hardship: How poor families bribe ways into parties just to feed
A few years back, one could walk into a party as an invited or uninvited guest, eat, drink and even go home with bags full of varieties of food, if he or she wishes. But those days are gone. Today, the strained economy…
Wrong expectations from ladies behind high rate of divorce – Relationship expert
Lead servant at Gladys Obishili Ministries International, Pastor Gladys Obishili, talks to AJIBADE OMAPE about the just-concluded Singles Masterclass for women and highlights certain factors that contribute to…