Metro

After 11 years of divorce, a customary Court at Rumuogba in Rivers State has stripped Mrs Kate Ngbor of continuing to bear her former husband’s name with immediate effect. The claimant, Chief Sam Ngbor, has, in suit no:…

Two husbands reportedly went berserk, stabbing their wives to death in Ogun State. A 36-year-old housewife, Josephine Isaac, died after her husband identified as Oju, allegedly stabbed her in the neck and chest…

Singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has revealed that he originally created his Instagram and Facebook accounts in an attempt to…

Three persons identified as John Moses, Yakubu Mohammed and Mustapha Musa have been sentenced to death by hanging over two-count charge of rape in Kaduna. This was disclosed to our correspondent by the state…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday said he has since dropped Matthew from his name because he did not fancy it. This is just as he called for decolonisation of names as part of moves to break out from the…

Native doctors, operating under the aegis of ”Odinala Orumba South”, on Wednesday, subscribed to an oath at Izo Mmili shrine at Umunze in Orumba South Local Government Area to ostracise any member found engaging in…

Gunmen suspected to kidnappers have abducted a Catholic Priest, Rev Philip Ekeli, and a Seminarian, Peter Andrew,  in Edo state. The police said one of the kidnappers was neutralized while four others were…

The driver of an 18-seater bus that caught fire and claimed the lives of 16 travellers on Tuesday due to the explosion of a gas cylinder has been detained by the police. PUNCH Metro reports that the vehicle…

American rap star Jay-Z has initiated legal action against an anonymous woman and her attorneys, Tony Buzbee and David Fortney, alleging defamation and extortion following previously withdrawn rape accusations. In…

The former chairman of the now-defunct Skye Bank, Tunde Ayeni, on Tuesday, informed the Federal Capital Territory Customary Court in Dawaki, Abuja, that his ex-mistress, Adaobi Alagwu, resorted to blackmail after…

Movie star Bukky Wright has opened up about the difficulties actresses encounter in their relationships, particularly with Nigerian men. In an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Channels TV, Wright revealed…

The Ekiti High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, on Monday, sentenced one Prophet Adeleye Akingbaso, 47, to life imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old girl. Akingbaso was first arraigned in September 2022 before Justice…

Nigerian comedian and actor, Ayo Makun, widely known as AY, has shared his perspective on the trend of Nigerians relocating abroad in pursuit of better opportunities. AY pointed out that many Nigerians sell their…

Operatives of the Hisba Board in Kano State have arrested some young men accused of not observing the Ramadan fast on the first day of the holy month. The Deputy Commander General of the Board, Dr. Mujahideen…

A 50-year-old husband and businessman, Nuru Isah, has allegedly caned his 24-year-old second wife to death over food items meant for Ramadan fast day-one breaking. Consequently, the Bauchi State Police Command has…

Dear Bunmi, I am a contented family man with a loving wife and two children. About six months ago, a single mother of two moved into the flat next door and her kids became friendly with mine. Naturally, we invited her…

Nollywood actress Ayo Adesanya has opened up about her harrowing experience in a toxic relationship that lasted for a decade. The film star told media personality Chude Jideonwo, in a recent interview, that although…

At least 12 persons have been reportedly burnt to death in an accident along the Benin-Auchi road, Edo State. The Edo Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Cyril Mathew, who confirmed the…

Parents accused of abandoning their 14-year-old son at a boarding school in Ghana over fears of gang involvement in London have been granted permission to leave him there, a judge has ruled. The teenager took legal…

UK Court Orders Man to Pay £3,000 after  his cockerel’s incessant crowing disturbing Neighbours The owner of an unruly cockerel has been ordered to pay more than £3,000 after neighbours complained…

A 28- year -old man, Zubairu Usman, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing and inflicting injuries on his friend, Yahaya Aliyu, during a scuffle over a woman at Paso community in Gwagwalada Area Council of the…

The corpse of a 78-year-old year old man has allegedly disappeared from the Nigerian Navy Hospital mortuary, Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. Children of the deceased, Omokiniovo…

No fewer than nine persons have lost their lives and…

A tenant identified as Musa Alhassan allegedly engaged his landlord, Samson Bako, in…