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How my dad was killed by his jealous best friend – Lady narrates

A Twitter user has narrated how her dad was killed by his jealous best friend who couldn’t stand his level of success. ALSO READ: Top producer...

Three men allegedly arrested for insulting President Buhari and his Governor

Three men have allegedly been arrested over a video they made and shared on social media, allegedly insulting President Muhammadu Buhari and the Katsina...

Nigeria lockdown sees rise in domestic violence

Domestic and sexual violence experts in Nigeria say they have seen an increase in the number of people asking them for help. It comes as...

Nairobi hair salon defies pandemic with ‘coronavirus’ style

Through winces and grins, two girls wearing face masks and surrounded by posters of different hairstyles bowed their heads for their hairdressers. But the...

Coronavirus : ‘Traditional cure will be ready soon’

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has said that the traditional cure for Coronavirus has reached an advanced stage and will be made available...

Buhari appoints dead man to official position

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a dead man into office, naming the late Tobias Chukwuemeka Okwuru as a board member for a government...

Watch: Soldier, police officer fight over superiority

In a video which has now gone viral, a soldier and a mobile police officer were seen fighting over superiority in public. ALSO READ: Two alleged...

Commissioner reveals how Nigerians are ‘bribed’ to lie that they are COVID-19 patients

Cross River State Health Commissioner, Betta Edu, has alleged that some residents of the state have been receiving text messages in which they are...

Coronavirus: Breakdown of cases per state as Nigeria’s tally hits 1,532

Nigeria hit a hair-raising 1,532 figure-benchmark of coronavirus cases as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday night, April 28, announced 195...

I already healed Covid-19 patients, keep your $1,000 – Pastor replies ‘witches’

The general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman in Nigeria, has replied the Association of Alleged Witches (AFAW) who challenged him...

24-year-old lady battling heart condition dies ahead of surgery delayed by lockdown

Reports of a young skincare therapist who has passed on after battling a heart condition for several years has surfaced on social media. The lady,...

Comedian sheds tears of joy as he gets new car from a fan he has never met

Tuesday, April 28, 2020, will remain an unforgettable day in the life of an Instagram comedian, Abiola Abdulgafar, popularly called the Cute Abiola. The...

Nigerian woman put up for sale in Lebanon rescued

A Nigerian woman put up for sale on Facebook in Lebanon has been rescued - days after a man suspected of involvement in the...

Heal 1 Covid-19 patient, get $1,000 – ‘Witches’ challenge renowned pastor

The Founder and General overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has been challenged on his claim that he could heal...

Trump ‘promises to send ventilators to Nigeria’

Nigerian officials say United States (US) President, Donald Trump, has promised to send the West African nation ventilators to help it tackle the coronavirus...

Coronavirus: Witches to pay $1,000 to popular pastor if…

The Advocacy for Alleged Witches has challenged Apostle Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries to go ahead with his promise to heal COVID-19 patients. ALSO READ: I...

Covid-19: Prophet T. B. Joshua turns to the mountain [Video]

Nigerian Pastor TB Joshua has spent four days at an undisclosed “prayer mountain” to “present the nations” to God in prayer. The cleric was notably...

Woman with COVID-19 symptoms runs to police station for help

A woman ran to a police station in Lagos for help after showing symptoms of coronavirus following failed attempts to reach the National Centre...

Coronavirus: Nigerian lawyers sue China for $200b

A group of Nigerian lawyers have filed a class action suit against China, following the adverse effect of the Coronavirus pandemic on Nigerians.  ALSO READ: Man dies...

Lockdown: Sex workers, clients arrested

No fewer than 18 commercial sex workers have been arrested in Ondo State for flouting the state government's lockdown order put in place to prevent...

Man dies of Coronavirus few hours to his 60th birthday

A Nigerian man, identified as Jide Arije, has been reported to have lost his life to the deadly pandemic coronavirus disease few hours to...

Nigeria’s spike in deaths ‘not linked to coronavirus’

Officials in Nigeria's northern Kano state say the recent sharp rise in deaths was not connected to Covid-19, the respiratory illness caused by coronavirus.Officials...

Coronavirus: Mystery deaths hit Nigeria’s Kano state

The laboratory in the front line of the fight against the deadly Covid-19 outbreak in Nigeria’s remote northern state of Kano has closed down...

Coronavirus : If you are anointed to pray for the sick, this is the time – pastors challenged [video]

Head pastor of Omega Fire Miracles has begged the Nigerian government to allow pastors to pray for coronavirus patients in isolation centers. ALSO READ: Heavy security...

34-year-old lady dies in hospital due to COVID-19 policy

A Nigerian lady, identified as Fatima Senam Amouzou, has died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital as a result of the hospital’s policy. The teaching...

My boss fired me after my infection, lied against me – Covid-19 survivor

Oyindamola Oluwaseun Ajibare, a caregiver and coronavirus survivor in Lagos state, has explained how she survived the disease. In a Facebook post, the survivor said...

Prayer warrior dies while fasting to end COVID-19

A prayer warrior has reportedly died after fasting for 14-days against COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. ALSO READ: Lady goes into coma after taking GH₵241k loan for boyfriend...

Davido reveals why some people hate him to the core

Nigerian superstar, Davido, says he has lots of haters in his life because people are mad about his father's wealth. The musician's father, Adedeji...

Landlord removes door, iron sheets from house over unpaid rent [Photos]

A family at Ichuga Estate in Nanyuki town is living in fear after their landlord tore off the roof of their one-roomed house. Jane Wamucii,...

COVID-19: Policewoman shot dead by policeman during lockdown

On Thursday, April 23, 2020 a policewoman, identified as Sergeant Lovender Elekwachi, attached to the Eneka Police Division of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria...

Over 40 health workers test positive to Coronavirus in Nigeria – Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says over 40 health workers have tested positive to Coronavirus in the country. The Minister disclosed this during the...

Nigeria’s Coronavirus case count shoots up to 981, 31 deaths

A total of108 new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Nigeria, the country's National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced on their social media pages. According to...

91 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria, total now 873

Ninety-one new cases of Coronavirus have been recorded in Nigeria, the country's Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said officially. According to NCDC, 74 of...

Coronavirus: Why some Nigerians are gloating about COVID-19

Many Nigerians gloat that COVID-19 is mainly targeting the country's elite, particularly politicians, despite warnings that the life-threatening respiratory illness could hit the poor...

Coronavirus: Local herbs contributed to my recovery – Top politician reveals

Coronavirus: Local herbs contributed to my recovery - Top politician reveals Frank Okiye, Edo state House of Assembly Speaker, has called for a collective...

Coronavirus: 12 states in Nigeria with no cases

Some 25 states in Nigeria now have confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). ALSO READ: Coronavirus: Patients threaten to leave quarantine centreSalma Mumin flaunts sexy 6-packs...

Coronavirus: Sex-starved lady cries out for ‘help’ [video]

A sex-starved Nigerian lady, who seems to be affected by the Coronavirus lockdown across different states in the country, has cried out for help.  ALSO...

Man cries out after fire burns his piggy bank savings

A man has cried out after fire, which gutted his house, got his piggy bank savings burnt. ALSO READ: Coronavirus: Christian Council declare 3-day national prayer...

Actress Stephanie Okereke and husband celebrate 8th wedding anniversary

Actress Stephanie Okereke-Linus and her husband, Idahosa are celebrating eight years of marriage. She shared a lovely photo from their wedding on Instagram and captioned...

Coronavirus: Nigeria targets 3,500 tests per day

The Federal Government is currently working towards ensuring that 3,500 tests are carried out daily across the country to ascertain citizens’ COVID-19 status. It planned...