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How Lagos scavengers resell wigs from dumpsites
In Lagos, the most populous city in West Africa, nothing is a waste in the hands of those who can see value in it. Despite inherent risks, particularly those that have to do with human safety and public health, when the…
Allergic reaction likely cause of Mohbad’s death, not drug abuse – Pathologist
Uwom Eze, a forensic psychologist, has dismissed claims that Mohbad died due to drug abuse. Mohbad died…
Mother sells newborn daughter, arrested with buyers after changing mind and asking to get her back
Spanish police said Friday they had arrested a woman who allegedly sold her newborn baby girl to a couple undergoing fertility treatments for…
TikTok content creator docked for alleged cyber bullying FRSC official
A TikTok content creator, Emmanuel Ajibade, was on Thursday docked in an Akure Magistrates’ Court for allegedly cyberbullying an official of the Federal Road Safety Corps( FRSC). The police prosecutor, Insp Taiwo…
Gunmen kill man, kidnap wife 13 days after wedding in Nasarawa
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani bandits, on Wednesday night, shot a newly-wedded man and kidnapped his wife to unknown destination in a Nasarawa community. An eyewitness, who spoke to Vanguard, said that the assailants…
Nigerian man faces charges over 5-yr fake marriage to secure Zimbabwe residency
A 52-year-old Nigerian national, Kelechi Godwin, is facing serious legal trouble in Zimbabwe after allegedly orchestrating a five-year fake marriage scheme to obtain residency permits. Prosecutors allege that…
Police clears the air on alleged sexual assault on Seyi Tinubu’s rumoured sister, begins…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has cleared the air regarding the alleged sexual assault of one Miss…
US indicts Nigerian for $690k scam, false citizenship claim
A Nigerian-born United States citizen, Oladapo Fadugba, risks 27 years imprisonment over his alleged involvement in a $690,000 wire fraud scheme and making false declarations to obtain US citizenship. PUNCH…
No genuine COZA member struggles in life, says Pastor Fatoyinbo
The Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo, has stated that genuine members won’t express struggles, citing biblical promises of goodness and mercy. Fatoyinbo, while ministering to…
Police inspector shoots self dead in Rivers
An Inspector attached to the Rivers State Police Command, identified as Maxwell Zubu has allegedly shot himself dead in the Eagle Island…
Court remands female spectator whose phone rang
A Shari’a Court sitting at Rigasa, Kaduna on Tuesday ordered the remand of a female spectator whose phone rang…
Hushpuppi was my friend… I didn’t know he was into fraud, says Davido
Davido has addressed his past friendship with Hushpuppi, the convicted internet fraudster currently serving an 11-year prison sentence in the United States. In a recent interview on the BagFuel podcast, the music star…
Kanye West recalls ‘engaging in sexual acts’ with 6-year-old cousin
Kanye West, the US rapper, has opened up about his childhood “incestuous relationship” with his…
Students raise funds to support burial of 77-yr-old Nigerian killed in US
The Philadelphia Chapter of the Black Students Union (BSU) has initiated a $25,000 fundraising campaign to assist in the burial of Olatunji Bolaji, a 77‑year‑old United States‑based Nigerian Uber driver, who was…
2Baba publicly introduces fiancée, Natasha Osawaru to Och’Idoma, hometown elders
Nigerian music icon, Innocent “2Baba” Idibia formally introduced his fiancée, Honourable Natasha Osawaru, to the Idoma traditional leadership and his hometown community on Monday. The introduction took place…
Man kills son during fight with wife in Ogun
A heated argument between a couple in the Elega area of Abeokuta on Saturday night turned tragic when the husband, identified as Olamide, mistakenly struck his one-year-old son with an iron rod intended for his wife,…
“Go and Compete with My Children” – MC Oluomo Fires Back at Critics Over His…
MC Oluomo has addressed those mocking his English, saying that while he may not be fluent, he has used his success…
Why I got married to Olu Jacobs – Joke Silva reveals
Nollywood veteran Joke Silva has spoken about what led her to marry Olu Jacobs her husband, inspite of the 20 year age…
Economic reforms: Edun insists on modest wedding for son
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun has reportedly frowned at a lavish wedding for his son, Mr. Tobi Edun who got married to his sweetheart in a very private location. According to…
I’m proud to come from a family with 39 wives, 147 children — US-based Nigerian woman
A Nigerian based in the United States of America, Princess Adenubi Olagbegi-Apampa, whose father has 39 wives and 147 children, has said she feels proud to have come from such a large family. She said this while…
How Nigerian Uber driver was shot, killed while working in US
Olatunji W. Bolaji, a 77-year-old Nigerian Uber driver, was fatally wounded while trying to pick up a passenger outside a hookah lounge in Philadelphia. CBS News reports that Bolaji, who resided in…
Two Nollywood actors die in Owerri house party
Two yet-to-be-identified Nollywood actors have been confirmed dead in unclear circumstances at a house party in Owerri, the Imo State capital, last Friday. It was learnt that the incident occurred when a film crew…
Not all Adelekes fly in private Jet – Davido
Nigerian Singer, David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido says not all members of the Adeleke family gets to fly in a private jet. Recipe book Davido, while opening up about…
Hotelier slumps, dies at wife’s 60th birthday thanksgiving in Lagos
A Lagos hotelier, Otunba Kunle Akinyele, slumped and died during his wife’s 60th birthday thanksgiving service held on Saturday in Lagos. The incident was shared in a Facebook post by digital creator Ayoade Ojeniyi,…