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A shrine allegedly used as an illegal detention camp by suspected members of Odua People’s Congress, OPC, in Opebi area of Lagos, where persons accused of different offences are arrested, tortured and detained, has been uncovered by the…

Authorities said eight people have been arrested for their alleged roles in an Africa-based cyber conspiracy that US law enforcement officials say defrauded companies and citizens of millions of dollars. Five of the defendants – a…

Super Eagles's Odion Ighalo, says he takes full repsonsibilities for the team's loss at yesterday's match against Argentina. The Nigerian team crashed out of the world cup after they failed to beat the Argentinian team. Ighalo…

Super Eagles Captain John Obi Mikel has revealed the main reason why he shunned Manchester United for Chelsea 10 years ago. The Tiajin Teda captain and mid fielder who is hoping to lead the Eagles to better outing at the ongoing…

Nigerian actress and mother of three Caroline Danjuma has adopted a female child. The actress, who has two biological sons and a daughter, brought another daughter home to add to her family. Actress, Caroline Danjuma celebrated…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Command in Adamawa says some youth in the state now utilises human urine to intoxicate themselves. The state commander of agency, Mr Yakubu Kibo made this known Tuesday in Yola in his…

Sudan court Tuesday commuted the death sentence of a teenager for killing her husband who she said had raped her, instead imposing a five-year jail term, her lawyer said. A lower court had sentenced Noura Hussein to death for the…

A 44 year old British man, Andrew Wardle, who was born without a penis  is preparing to have sex for the first time after being fitted with a bionic manhood. Wardle successfully underwent the final stage of a £50,000 penile implant…

The missing two teenage girls who were allegedly tortured and raped by some men in Ondo town, Ondo State, have returned home. The girls were declared missing after a video of their nakedness and torture was uploaded on social media…

Egyptian commentator Abdel Rahim Mohamed has reportedly died from a heart attack after Egypt crashed out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup following 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia on Monday. Abdel Rahim Mohamed was reported to have become…

A final year student of the Imo State University (IMSU), Blessing Amam, has died with her lover in the hostel. Blessing was found dead alongside her lover, identified as Emeka in her hostel in Umudagu-Mbieri, Mbaitoli Local Government…

Accidents are not planned, but they could be occurrences that happen as a result of negligence on the side of the sufferer. Children need constant supervision around water, and these live-saving water tips will come in handy for every…

Former World Cup champion Diego Maradona has been reportedly hospitalised in Saint Petersburg after Argentina’s 2-1 victory against Nigeria. Maradona had been present for all three of Argentina’s group games and was once again an…

The Chairman of Bi-Courtney Construction Company, Dr. Wale Babalakin, on Tuesday,  alleged that the interference of the Goodluck Jonathan administration in the  Lagos-Ibadan Expressway project was responsible for the delay in its…

Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi said last night Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakin accepted that the ball struck the hand of Argentina’s defender Marcus Rojo in the 82nd minute, but refused to award a penalty. The penalty, if awarded…

Nigeria is out of the 2018 World Cup, after losing 2-1 to Argentina on Tuesday night in Saint Petersburg. The Super Eagles needed to avoid defeat to qualify for the round of 16, but were unable to hold on at 1-1, after Victor Moses’…

The Board of Punch Nigeria Limited has appointed Mrs Angela Olufunmilayo Emuwa (nee Aboderin), as its new Chairman. The appointment follows the demise of the Chairman of Punch Nigeria Limited, Mr Gbadebowale Wayne Aboderin, on May 30,…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday faulted those who accused him of being silent on killings being carried out by suspected herdsmen in parts of the country. He said there was injustice in such aspersions. According to a statement by…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, has re-echoed President Muhammadu Buhari’s allegations that ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration spent $16bn on the power sector without tangible…

A new police commissioner has been posted to Plateau state, two days after many were killed in the state. A statement issued Tuesday from the state police command said Bala Ciroma, the new commissioner, will be taking over from Undie…

Bola Tinubu and Bisi Akande, chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday called on Segun Oni, runner up of the party’s governorship primary election in Ekiti state, to come out publicly to dissociate himself from a…

The Argentines have defeated Nigeria to clinch the second spot in the group stage. Marcos Rojo scored the second goal for the Argentines, while Lionel Messi scored the first in the 14th minute. Moses scored a penalty kick for the…

Just after Nigeria’s Super Eagles got a major endorsement from a pig to reach the semi-finals in the worldcup competition ongoing in Russia, Achilles the pyschic cat has also endorsed the team to win in today’s match against Argentina.…

On June 25, 2018 I woke up to yet another social media trend – a news story with the bold and quite salacious headline “How Safe Are Customer Deposits At FCMB?” had taken over the digital airwaves. Between the shares and likes and…