Nigerian University lecturer charged for demanding sex, money from female student for marks

Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned one Dr. Balogun Olaniran, a lecturer of the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, for sexually harassing a female student and demanding money from her. Olaniran was arraigned before Justice Osinuga of the Ijebu-Ode High Court sitting in Ijebu […]

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Ogun police arrest Zazu crooner, Portable, for assault

Sensational singer and Zazu crooner, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been arrested by officers of the Ogun Police Command following the expiration of a 72-hour ultimatum given to him to turn himself in for refusing to honour police invitation over alleged assault. The singer would remain in police custody till Monday when he […]

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Relationship Expert, Blessing Okoro arraigned, remanded in prison custody till May 30

Nigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Nigeria, has remanded a social media influencer, Blessing Okoro alias Blessing CEO following her arraignment by the police for alleged cyber-bullying. Justice Yelim Bogoro remanded the vlogger and self-proclaimed relationship/mental expert in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS) till May 30 for hearing of her bail […]

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No student died during examination, FUOYE debunks rumours

The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has on Friday said no student died on Thursday during the issues that came up with the Computer Based Test as was being rumoured by some online news bloggers. The Registrar of the university, Mr Mufutau Ibrahim, made the declaration in a statement issued in Oye-Ekiti. He said the management […]

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Relationship expert, Blessing Okoro arrested by Police (Video)

Operatives of the Nigerian police have arrested the relationship expert, Blessing Okoro famously known as Blessing CEO. Blessing was picked up over her alleged involvement in the case of popular auto dealer, IVD and his late wife, Bimbo. Recall Blessing had claimed to have dated IVD in the wake of his wife, Bimbo’s death. A […]

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80-year-old man arraigned for murder in Ekiti, remanded in prison custody

Eighty years old man, identified as Lucas Ateniola, was on Wednesday, March 29 remanded in prison custody by a Chief Magistrates’ court in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly murdering a woman identified as Elizabeth Nwamaka and attempted to murder a 20-year-old Alice Bodunride at their residence in Emure-Ekiti on March 24. While being arraigned before the court, […]

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Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour visits injured Labour Party agents and supporters during Lagos elections (Photos)

Governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos State, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour visited agents and supporters of his party who got injured from violence that occurred in the governorship and house of assembly elections held on Saturday 18th March. Taking to his Twitter handle, Rhodes-Vivour shared photos from his visit with the caption: “Today I […]

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$53m fraud proceeds linked to Diezani, Aluko, Omokore recovered by US

Final resolution of two civil cases seeking the forfeiture of the luxury assets that were laundered in and through the country in a case involving Diezani Alison-Madueke, former minister of petroleum resources, and her associates, has been announced by the US Justice Department. The US government in 2017, filed a suit to recover $144 million […]

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Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie’s 16-year-old son, dies

It is very sad that Nigerian star actor and film producer, Yul Edochie, has reportedly lost his first son, Kambilichukwu Edochie, on Thursday morning. This is coming two months after Yul Edochie and his first wife May, celebrated their first son and second child as he turned 16; showering encomiums and blessings on him. Yul […]

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Former ABU VC, Bursar arraigned for N1bn fraud

Professor Ibrahim Garba and Ibrahim Shehu Usman, former Vice Chancellor and Bursar respectively of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria were today, March 29, 2023, arraigned before Justice R.M Aikawa of the Federal High Court sitting Kaduna, Kaduna State, on a nine-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of over N1billion by the Kaduna […]

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2.5 million bottles of alcohol destroyed by Hisbah in Kano

More than two million bottles of alcohol confiscated in Kano has been destroyed by the State Hisbah Board. Kano State Hisbah Board said the items were destroyed to strengthen its fight against the importation, selling and consumption of alcohol, which is contraband in the state. Hisbah’s Commandant, Sheikh Sani Harun Ibn-Sina, who disclosed that they […]

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Ghanaian professors are role models, Nigerian professors are election riggers ―Actor Van Vicker says

Veteran and Ghanaian star actor, film maker, communications consultant, public speaker and entrepreneur, Van Vicker has mocked Nigerian University professors. In a message posted by Kanayo O. Kanayo on his Instagram page, Vicker said: “In Ghana, professors are role models but in Nigeria, professors are election riggers. – Van Vicker mocks Nigerian Professors” See the […]

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Dino Melaye declares for Kogi governorship race

Nigerian Senator, Mr. Dino Melaye, who represented the Kogi West Senatorial District during the 8th session of the National Assembly, has indicated his interest in the forthcoming governorship election in Kogi State. The former lawmaker made this known in a campaign poster captioned “no more stealing and killings”, tweeted on his verified official Twitter handle […]

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China’s Alibaba Group to split into six business units

Chinese e-commerce giant group, Alibaba has announced that it would split into six smaller business units, according to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The split will include online trading, media and cloud services, turning the $220 billion company into a tech holding company. In an unusual move in China, each unit will have its own executive board […]

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Grandma who set her son, daughter-in-law and grandkids ablaze in Nigeria, is dead

75-year-old grandmother, Iforiti Oloro, who set ablaze her son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren in Ondo state is dead. A source was reported as saying: “The old woman (Iforiti) is dead after sustaining some burns in the fire incident. She was taken to the hospital but we got the information that she’s dead.” There were reports […]

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Ooni of Ife launches Isese Day in Brazil, President Lula of Brazil was the host (Photos)

HRM, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II was in Brazil to launch the annual African Religion Day (ISESE DAY) and the President of Brazil, His Excellency Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hosted him. Ooni’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, released a statement on the event. Below is the full […]

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Osun gov, Adeleke dances with Aregbesola at Passport office commissioning in Ilesa (Video, photos)

Nigerian Government on Tuesday recorded another significant boost aimed at making passport application, processing and production more seamless for the travelling public with the distribution of the enhanced Nigerian e-Passport. This came as it unveiled the new Passport Production Centre and the new Passport Front Office in Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria. Joined by the Osun […]

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I didn’t say Yorubas are political rascals ―Chief Iwuanyanwu

In a statement, the Chairman of Elders’ Forum of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide (EFONW), Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has on Monday, dismissed reports claiming that he described the Yoruba as “political rascals.” Iwuanyanwu’s comment during his outing at Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s one-year-in-office event in Awka, Anambra State, on Saturday, had generated controversy as some claimed he […]

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