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Fourth wife stabs husband to death for impregnating another woman

A 47-year-old woman, Olanshile Nasirudeen, has allegedly stabbed her husband to death for impregnating another woman, as reported by Daily Post. The suspect is said...

Movie producer, 19 others arrested for alleged internet fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested a 23-year-old movie producer, Emmanuel Eneji, and 19 others for alleged internet fraud...

Judge kidnapped inside court

A Nigerian judge was on Tuesday kidnapped from inside a court in the northern state of Katsina, local media report. The Sharia court judge, identified...

Woman, 16-year-old daughter killed in botched rape attempt

A Nigerian woman, Nkechinyere Nnaama, 49, and her 16-year-old daughter were allegedly murdered in a suspected botched rape attempt on March 30, 2021. According to...

UK returns to Nigeria $5.9m stolen by ex-governor

Nigeria has received 4.2 million pounds ($5.9 million) looted by a former Governor, who was jailed in Britain for money laundering and fraud, the...

Nigeria set to legalise marijuana

The spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, says the lower chamber of the National Assembly is set to legalise the use...

Political aide arrested in US for benefit fraud

A Nigerian politician has been arrested on charges he is fraudulently claiming unemployment benefits in the US by stealing the identities of more than...

Nigeria moves to legalise use of Indian hemp

Nigeria's House of Representatives is set to legalise the use of Indian Hemp in the country for economic benefit.The spokesperson of the House of...

My jobless friend betrayed me after I secured a job for her – Lady narrates

A lady has taken to social media to express grief about a friend who ended up backstabbing her after she helped in uplifting her. There...

Shocking: Man ‘storms’ father’s funeral with live lion [Watch]

A Nigerian businessman caused a stir at his father's funeral when he stormed the premise with a live lion. Like never before, the supposed businessman,...

I was raped by my pastor when I went for deliverance – Woman shares heartbreaking story [Video]

A Nigerian lady has come out to share her heartbreaking story of surviving rape several times which she said started from her childhood.  Dorothy Edet,...

I killed her to avenge for how ladies duped me – Suspect reveals

Uduak Frank Akpan has confessed he killed Miss Iniubong Umoren, a philosophy graduate of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom state to avenge for...

CCTV captures moment robbers beat man while stealing from his shop [Watch]

CCTV footage has given away some unidentified men who raided a wine shop to steal. The armed robbers, numbering five, were captured holding a man...

Politician arrested at airport while smuggling cocaine in slippers [Photos]

Former Vice Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Sakiru Asekun, has been arrested while allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine concealed...

Man dies while dancing at an event [Video]

An event came to an abrupt end recently after one of the male attendees suffered a cardiac arrest while he was dancing and died...

Man slumps and dies while dancing at an event

Residents of Rivers State, Nigeria, are still in shock after one of their chairmen slumped and died while dancing at an event. In a video...

I defile underage boys for ritual purpose – Man confesses

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a notorious homosexual, Muhammadu Auwalu Aliyu, alias Danmaiwaina, 31, whose priority is minors.According to the spokesperson of the...

COVID-19: Nigerian govt reintroduces lockdown

The Federal Government today reintroduced COVID-19 restrictions in all 36 states of the country, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This new directive takes effect...

Protest as man arrested for murder dies in police custody

There was a protest at the Ikorodu area of Lagos State of Nigeria on Monday over the death of a man, Omolola Rotimi Ejioye,...

Vendor bites off woman’s lips over ‘pure water’

A grocery vendor in Nigeria has allegedly bitten off a lady’s lip during a fight that erupted after the lady complained of the price...

Don’t take COVID-19 vaccine – Winners Chapel members warned

Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has warned members of his church against taking the COVID-19 vaccine. Oyedepo claimed the vaccines are...

Nigeria’s Celestial Church of Christ warns against spiritual perfumes

A man's death from flames ignited by candles and perfumes during a prayer session has prompted a warning from one of Nigeria's biggest churches. The...

Man dies after his body caught fire during anointing service

Popular Lagos socialite, Kayode Badru, has been reported dead in a tragic anointing service accident. According to CelestialNewsOnline, the dubai-based socialite flew into the country...

Tears as popular pastor loses son

The General overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has lost his son, Dare Adeboye at the age of...

Musician allegedly slumps and dies in church while worshipping God [Photo]

A young man from Delta State, identified as Jerry, has allegedly died at a church altar while worshipping God.  Facebook user, Jackson, who shared photos of...

89 men beaten by their wives in last 15 months

The Lagos State Government has said 89 men reported that they were battered by their wives in cases of domestic violence between 2020 and...

Nigeria: Three gay men arrested during a birthday orgy

Three young men have been arrested over alleged homosexual act in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue state.  According to report and photos sighted on Instablog9ja,...

Man arrested for defiling three biological daughters, niece

A 52-year-old-man, Kayode Adeniyi, has been arrested by men of the Ogun state police command for allegedly having carnal knowledge of his biological daughters...

Only 18 COVID-19 cases left in Nigeria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revealed that Nigeria has only 18 new COVID-19 cases with zero related death. This was revealed in...

Man arrested with head, hands of a boy [Photo]

A young Nigerian man has been arrested after he was caught with a freshly severed human head and a hand in a bag. The 24-year-old, identified...

Woman dies during 14-day fasting session to save her troubled marriage

The family of a woman, Joy Owoyele, is in grief after she died during a 14-day fasting in the Isheri Olofin area of Lagos...

Physically challenged lady who received massive donation arrested over ‘false identity’

The Lagos State Government has handed over 26-year-old homeless amputee and single mother, Mary Daniel, who came to limelight after her pictures surfaced online,...

Journalist honours Soyinka’s invite 52 years later

A Nigerian journalist has finally honoured an invitation to meet Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, after 52 years of waiting. Oloye Lekan Alabi, a veteran journalist...

Magistrate charged with fraud

A magistrate in South Africa was charged in court for fraudulently acquiring a driving licence. Bonginkosi Mtshali was charged along with five other suspects and...

Man arrested over possession of used condom cries out

An unidentified man has cried out on social media after he was arrested for possessing a pack of condoms. The man disclosed he was made...

Why I got married at age 18 – Actress Omotola speaks

Popular Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, recently shared details about her marriage in an interview with BBC Yoruba. The mother-of-four who got married at...

Side chic bathes her married lover with hot oil

A banker has been left with severe injury after his mistress poured hot oil on him over allegations of rape.The unfortunate incident occurred on...

Man dies trying to rescue woman from London river

A 20-year-old Briton of Nigerian descent Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole has died after jumping into the River Thames to help a woman who fell off London...

Authorities seize drugs concealed in statue of Mary, spare parts [Photos]

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have reportedly intercepted 140 grammes of Methamphetamine concealed in the statue of Mary and headed...

Drama as groom warns MC to stop asking him to dance at his own wedding [Video]

A video of a groom who refused to dance at his wedding while issuing a stern warning to the MC not to force him into...