Instagram comedian, Pankeeroy arrested by EFCC for fraud

Instagram comedian/social media Influencer, Pankeeroy has been arrested by the operatives of the Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for alleged involvement in computer-related fraud. Pankeeroy, whose real name is Nwagbo Oliver Chidera, was paraded on Thursday, April 22, alongside 34 others. According to EFCC, the suspects were arrested on […]

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In travel advisory, U.S warns its citizens to avoid 14 Nigerian states

In its latest travel advisory, the United States has warned its citizens to avoid 14 Nigerian states. The updated advisory urged American citizens to “reconsider travel to Nigeria”. For those who insist on travelling, the US advises them against visiting 14 states in Nigeria as they are rife with terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. The states […]

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Nigerians blast the Police for giving 4 armed officers to guard one ex-BBNaija housemate (Photo)

Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has been rebuked seriously by Nigerians after a viral picture of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) former housemate, Terseer Waya, popularly known as Kiddwaya, with their officers surfaced online. BBNaija’s Kiddwaya on Wednesday shared pictures on his Instagram page where he had about four police officers with guns as his escorts in […]

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Isa Patami: The Leopard and Its Unchanging Spots, By Mike Ozekhome

Mallam Isa Pantami is no ordinary Nigerian. He is a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Pantami is also no ordinary Minister. He is charged with the sensitive portfolio of Communications and Digital Economy. Before his ministerial appointment, he had headed the very sensitive and delicate position of Director-General of the National Information Technology […]

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Some Policemen who extort N500k in Nigeria, arrested

Policemen, about seven of them, allegedly caught with a bribe of N500,000 in Anambra State, Nigeria, have been arrested. The cops, whose identities could not be ascertained as of press time, were arrested following a petition by the victim. The Police Public Police Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Ikenga Tochukwu, who confirmed the development, […]

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Nigerian singer, Olakira flaunts his new house and new car (Photos)

Nigerian producer, composer, songwriter, singer and ‘Maserati’ crooner, Adefemi Ebenezer, known by his stage name Olakira has shown off on Twitter, the new house and the new car he bought. In a tweet he shared, Olakira stated that hardwork pays while also revealing that he has ensured that his mum is retired. He also disclosed […]

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Professors may be working in bakeries in Togo for survival, if Nigeria disintegrates ―Lai Mohammed

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and culture, Mr. Lai Mohammed has warned that Professors could be working in bakeries in Togo just to survive if Nigeria disintegrates. Lai Mohammed who featured on a NAN flagship interview programme on Wednesday April 21, stated that the Buhari administration’s main issue is with the elites and not the common people. He also insinuated […]

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UK replies Nigerian Govt, says its IPOB/MASSOB asylum policy is to protect those who need it

United Kingdom has said that all asylum and human rights claims from Nigerian nationals are considered on their individual merits in accordance with its international obligations. The British government states that it has a proud history of providing protection to those who need it, in accordance with its international obligations under the Refugee Convention and […]

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Nigerian Comedienne, Ada Jesus dies 2 days after celebrating birthday

Nigerian Comedienne, Ada Jesus is dead. She is reported to have died of kidney failure. This is coming two days after she celebrated her birthday in hospital. Confirming the news, Harrison Gwamnishu who led group of Nigerians that took Ada Jesus to hospital told BBC news this afternoon. His words; “She is gone.” Recall that, […]

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Ghananian actress serving 90-day prison sentence, granted bail

An Accra High Court has granted the convicted Ghanaian actress, Akuapem Poloo, bail in the sum of ¢80,000 with two sureties, Wednesday. As part of her bail condition, the social media sensation, born Rosemond Brown, has to report to the case investigator every two weeks. She is also supposed to deposit her passport with the […]

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Ex-CBN Gov, Soludo’s suspected attackers, arrested

Nine suspected attackers of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo have been arrested in Anambra State. Recall that three of Soludo’s police orderlies were killed while others were injured in the attack which occurred during a town hall meeting in Isuofia last month. Update of the arrest was given by Governor Willie Obiano at Prof […]

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Man breaks bottle on Nigerian police officer’s head for trying to impound his vehicle (Gruesome video)

Another Nigerian road user has been seen in a viral video assaulting a policeman who tried to impound his vehicle. The video which showed the policeman clinging to the man’s vehicle, also captured moment the driver broke a bottle on the security operative’s head. The security operative could be seen in serious pain and holding […]

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Singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka says she is alive to debunk a GoFundMe page created for her ‘burial’

South African music star, Yvonne Chaka Chaka has reacted to an unknown social media user posting her obituary on the internet and starting a GoFundMe page for her “burial”. Yvonne Chaka Chaka who debunked news of her death, told her followers that a fool posted her obituary, implying she had died and asked people to […]

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Can a girl just get some good ‘D’ with no complications? ―Toke Makinwa asks

Nigerian radio personality, television host, vlogger and best selling author, Toke Makinwa has lamented over not being able to find a man without complications. Toke in tweets she shared, insinuated that some of the men that come her way are either “ugly, got some baby mama drama, fighting some financial demons, spiritual too. Married or […]

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Amazon picks South Africa as its African headquarters

Amazon, an American multinational technology which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming and artificial intelligence, has announced that it will be opening its African headquarters in South Africa with a real estate investment of over $279 million (R4 billion). The 15-hectare parcel of land is located at a new development in River Club, a prime section of […]

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