Nigeria confirms 170 new coronavirus cases, total now 2,558

170 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Nigeria, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 2,558 at the moment. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known through its Twitter handle on Sunday. NCDC also said fatalities from coronavirus-related complications have increased to 87 in the country. It […]

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EFCC arraigns former Minister, Kabiru Turaki over alleged fraud

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday arraigned a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Turaki was arraigned alongside his former Special Assistant, Sampson Okpetu, and two firms- Samtee Essentials Limited and Pasco Investment Limited –  for corruption […]

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Music director, Clarence Peters, detained over lady dancer’s death

Nigerian music director and producer, Clarence Peters, has been arrested and detained by the Lagos state police command over the sudden death of dancer and video vixen, Kodak. On April 30, Nigerians woke up to the sad news of the demise of Kodak. Reports had it that she was electrocuted while charging her phone at Clarence’s apartment in […]

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UNILAG advises its workers not to resume on Monday

University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Sunday, has asked workers not to resume until it puts in place a phased timetable for resumption. A statement signed by the institution’s registrar, Mr. Oladejo Azeez, noted that only workers on essential duties were expected at work. The statement reads: “The Management of the University of Lagos at its […]

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Young Kenyan billionaire heiress, company director, dies (Photos)

Terca Muigai, the daughter of Kenyan billionaire and Keroche Breweries Chairman. Joseph Karanja, died on Saturday, May 2, following a tragic accident. Terca was until her death, the Strategy and Innovation Director at Keroche Breweries. Keroche Breweries announced her death in a press statement. “As we begin preparation for her final sendoff we ask for […]

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Popular Ibadan Islamic cleric’s twin children released by their kidnappers

Abductors who kidnapped the twin children of a popular Ibadan-based Muslim cleric, Sheik Taofeeq Akeugbagold, have released them after eight days in captivity. The Sheikh announced the release of his children via his Facebook page on Sunday morning. “ALHAMDULILLAH! AT 5.30 AM OF SUNDAY 3RD MAY, MY ABDUCTED TWIN KIDS ARE RELEASED TO ME BESIDE […]

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Please help me to come back home, don’t let me die in Oman –Nigerian lady cries out

A Nigerian lady, Adetomisin, who said she was trafficked from Nigeria to Oman, has called on Nigerians to assist her in coming back home as she is stuck where she is in Oman. In a viral video, Adetomisin who spoke in Yoruba, said she contacted an agent who promised to secure a job for her […]

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Access bank’s pregnant cashier reportedly collapses upon getting sack letter

A pregnant cashier at the Ketu/Ikorodu Road branch of Access Bank Plc reportedly affected by the bank’s mass retrenchment of staff, collapsed on Saturday after hearing of her lay off, according to SaharaReporters. The cashier simply identified as Taiwo, is said to be about three months pregnant. The bank had announced plans to sack its […]

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To ease the lockdown now is suicidal, irresponsible –Sheik Gumi hits Nigerian govt

Popular Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi, says it is suicidal and irresponsible for the Federal government to ease the lockdown even as the nation continues its fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. President Buhari on April 27 announced the ease of the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT beginning from Monday May 4th. In a chat […]

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Photos of 2 male, one female UNIPORT students killed by their kidnappers (Some graphic photos too)

The minds of human beings are full of evil. One of the kidnappers and killers of 3 UNIPORT undergraduates whose dead bodies were exhumed in Eteo, Eleme Rivers State confessed how they killed the victims in the forest. The Kidnapper revealed that they used guns to shoot two of the victims to death and also […]

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Three new coronavirus cases recorded in Ekiti, total now 11

Three new cases of coronavirus infection have been recorded in Ekiti State on Saturday, thereby increasing the number of victims of the pandemic in the state to 11. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mojisola Yaya-Kolade, in a statement, said the victims are already in the isolation centre. She stated that, before the recent development, […]

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Beautiful, successful, young Nigerian businesswoman slumps, dies (Photo)

Successful Ibadan/Lagos businesswoman popularly known as Ronke Funktionals, has died. Ms. Ronke, a mother of two, was the CEO of a chain of boutiques called Funktionals. She allegedly slumped inside her car on Friday night in Ibadan, Oyo State. She was rushed to the hospital when she was found with her head resting on the […]

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Nigerian evangelist reportedly died of suicide in Malaysia

A Nigerian evangelist has been reported dead from an alleged suicide in Malaysia. Evangelist Nwabueze Franklin Kelechi, of Charismatic Renewal Ministries (CRM), allegedly died after jumping off from his apartment at Skyvilla, Serdang, Selangor in Malaysia. The incident happened on Thursday morning , April 30. The younger brother of the deceased, Ernest Ugonna Nwabueze, said […]

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Terrifying moment NFL player, Bashaud Breedland’s arrest almost turned tragic (Video, viewers’ discretion)

A video showing the terrifying moment NFL player, Bashaud Breeland was arrested has emerged. Bashaud Breeland’s arrest Tuesday nearly turned tragic … terrifying video of the scene obtained by TMZ Sports shows the NFL player’s face was within inches of a cop’s drawn gun during the stop. Breeland, 28, was not cooperative when a cop […]

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Coronavirus deaths in Nigeria is now 68, Lagos leads

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has, via Twitter, disclosed in its daily coronavirus update that deaths recorded from the pandemic in Nigeria rose to 68 on Friday night. Also, according to the Centre’s coronavirus Situation Dashboard on its website, coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja and 16 states. Total […]

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Petrol tanker explodes at Obalende flyover, one killed (Photos)

The Obalende flyover in Lagos Island is currently on fire. The fire started after a petrol-laden tanker exploded while manouvering the roundabout under the bridge this evening. The tanker fell on its side and exploded just in front of a fuel station. One person has been confirmed dead. Men of the state fire service are […]

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AIT & Raypower founder, Raymond Dokpesi Snr, 7 family members test positive for Coronavirus

  Founder of Daar communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, his daughter-in law, along with six members of his family, have tested positive for Coronavirus. This is coming 3 days after his son and chairman of the board of the company, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr tested positive for the virus. A test conducted by the Nigeria Centre for […]

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