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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that one person has died and two others are missing following heavy flooding in the Joyce-B/Mobil area of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The flood, caused by torrential rains on Tuesday evening, destroyed properties and disrupted daily life in several residential areas in …

Nigerian rapper Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has demanded an immediate retraction and apology from social activist VeryDarkMan (VDM), after the latter made derogatory remarks involving him in the ongoing Bobrisky bribery saga. The controversy began when VDM released an audio clip on September 24, where Bobrisky claimed that …

Amidst bribery allegations linked to him and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), popular Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky, has taken to faith, seeking solace in scripture. The accusations surfaced when social activist Very Dark Man (VDM) shared an audio recording that purportedly captured Bobrisky admitting to paying N15 million to …

Former US President and current Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, has disclosed that he is facing assassination threats from Iran. In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, Trump shared that Iran had previously made attempts on his life and warned that they are likely to try again, he altered. He …

Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua narrowly avoided a driving ban just days before his fight with Daniel Dubois. The 34-year-old British-Nigerian boxer, who lost the IBF heavyweight title contest on September 21, had pleaded guilty to a speeding charge four days prior. Joshua admitted to driving 44mph in a …

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed multiple establishments, including churches, a guest house, and a printing press, in a bid to curb noise pollution across various areas of the state. In a statement released on Wednesday, September 25, LASEPA General Manager, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, confirmed that these …

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, threatening to resume strike action if lingering issues from the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement are not addressed. In a statement released on Wednesday, September 25, ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke emphasized the union’s frustration with the …

Nigerians have taken to social media to express their frustration over the soaring cost of flight tickets, leaving the once-bustling Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos is almost empty. A traveler on X formerly Twitter shared a photo of the airport’s waiting area, which was nearly deserted on the morning …

Benin City radio presenter Joyce Chuks has opened up about her experience with sexual harassment on the job, sharing disturbing details of being stalked, followed, and receiving explicit messages from men. In a post shared on September 23, Joyce revealed the challenges she faces as a public figure, particularly the …

One of the gunmen involved in the murder of rapper Young Dolph has admitted that he committed the crime on his daughter’s birthday to earn money for her celebration. Cornelius Smith, who pleaded guilty to the 2021 killing of Young Dolph, testified this week, revealing that he carried out the …

Gunshots were fired at U.S. presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ campaign office in a Phoenix suburb, causing damage but fortunately no injuries. The shooting, which occurred after midnight on Monday, left several bullets lodged in the building and shattered windows. Tempe police are currently investigating the incident, marking the second shooting …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024, demonstrates that technology alone cannot resolve Nigeria’s electoral challenges. Speaking at an event organized by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) in Abuja, Jonathan emphasized that while technology is often hailed …

Trina McGee, best known for her role on “Boy Meets World,” recently revealed that she suffered a miscarriage after announcing her pregnancy earlier this year at age 54. McGee shared the emotional news during an appearance on “The Tamron Hall Show,” explaining that the loss occurred toward the end of …

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has expressed regret over missing the opportunity to purchase Arsenal Football Club for $2 billion when he had the chance to overtake. During an interview with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua, the Nigerian billionaire revealed that while he was once interested in buying the English football club, …

Sean “Diddy” Combs, recently arrested over allegations of sex trafficking and sexual abuse, is facing renewed scrutiny after a 2011 interview resurfaced where he joked about inviting Prince William and Prince Harry to one of his infamous parties. The music mogul, known for his lavish “Freak Off” parties, made the …