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Two thieves suspected to have stolen phones, were on Friday, set on fire by an irate mob in Plateau State. The incident was reported to have occurred in the Kabong community of Jos North Local Government Area in the early hours of the day. According to eyewitness, the suspects were attacking passersby and road users with weapons, robbing them of phones and other valuables. The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the development in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, DSP Alabo Alfred. He noted that the Command had received a distress call from a citizen, reporting that a…
Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie proudly celebrates her son, Rondy Peters Chukwuemeka, on his remarkable achievement of being called to the bar. In a heartfelt Instagram post, the actress shared videos capturing joy as her son joined his colleagues in the prestigious ceremony. Edochie showered Rondy with prayers and gratitude, expressing her pride in his accomplishment. Calling 2024 a blessed year, the actress described her last-born child as an “outstanding barrister of law.” She also promised her followers more glimpses of the ceremony, further sharing her happiness with fans and well-wishers. Sharing the video, she captioned it, “He has been…
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has described her re-election on Friday as a privilege to continue serving and achieving impactful results. According to reports, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala was re-elected unopposed, maintaining her historic status as the first Black person and the first Black woman to be elected and re-elected as WTO Director-General. In her acceptance speech for her second term, which begins on September 1, 2025, she pledged to deliver tangible outcomes that would enhance the lives of people worldwide. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala It read: “I am deeply honoured by the trust and support of the WTO…
The 6th Division of the Nigerian Army has disclosed that its personnel arrested investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo on allegations of involvement in illegal oil bunkering. According to reports, Soyombo, founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has reportedly been in detention for three days. In a statement on Friday, the FIJ called for his immediate release and expressed concern over the growing threats to press freedom in Nigeria. Soyombo, renowned for his investigative reporting on issues such as corruption, abuse of power, and human rights violations, has faced multiple threats and instances of harassment in the past. “The 6…
A Nigerian man has gone viral after causing a scene inside a bank, shouting loudly due to being unable to withdraw from his account, which had been frozen by officials for the past two weeks. The incident was captured in a video shared on his TikTok page. Man causes scene in bank over frozen funds. In the video, he can be heard shouting, “Make una give me my money, wetin dey happen na?” as the man paces around, demanding access to his funds. He also explained that he had filled out the necessary documents but still had not been granted…
A Nigerian businesswoman, who runs a makeup business, has expelled five of her students for staying overnight at their boyfriends’ houses on the night before a crucial business appointment. The businesswoman shared the incident in a video posted on her TikTok page, where she expressed her frustration. Businesswoman expels 5 makeup students. In the video, she explained that she had an important job scheduled, with herself and her team set to work on 18 clients. To ensure everything went smoothly, she had asked all her trainees to stay at her house the night before, making it easier for them to…
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, and forward, Ademola Lookman, have both been shortlisted for the FIFA Best Awards 2024. In the list which was released on Friday, the Super Eagles players, including Paul Onuachu, and super falcons player, Asisat Oshoala, were all nominated in various categories. Ademola Lookman, who plays for Atalanta in the Italian Serie A, was nominated in the Best Attacker category, and will battle it out with the impressive Vinicius Junior, Lamine Yamal, Bukayo Saka, Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo among other high-profile players. Nigeria’s stand-in captain Troost-Ekong was named in the Best Defender category…
A newlywed woman has gone viral after sharing her humorous experience of being a full-time housewife just two months into her marriage. In a lengthy TikTok post, she humorously described the highs and lows of her new life. Newlywed shares hilarious experience as a full housewife. She expressed how sweet marriage is but also shared some funny yet concerning details. According to her, her husband doesn’t want her to have any friends, claiming that she’s cut ties with everyone as a result. She also revealed that her husband refuses to eat second-day food, leaving her to cook fresh meals daily.…
A Nigerian lady gets emotional as her boyfriend ends their 4-year relationship, accusing her of ’embarrassing’ him by dancing on TikTok. The incident unfolded in a post that quickly gained traction on the popular social media platform. Lady heartbroken as boyfriend ends relationship for dancing on TikTok. In the post, the woman shared a video of herself dancing and creating funny content on TikTok. According to her, this video led to the breakup, with her boyfriend claiming that her actions were bringing shame to him. The video was captioned: “I lost my 4-year relationship because I created funny content for…
Nigerian singer and record producer, Larry Gaga and his Kenyan girlfriend have reportedly welcomed their first child, sparking widespread speculation among fans. Report of Larry Gaga and his girlfriend welcoming their first child was shared by entertainment gossip blogger, Cutie Juls. Cutie Juls didn’t provide further details about the baby’s gender or the birth, leaving fans curious. The post reads, “Congratulations to Larry Gaga as him and his Kenyan girlfriend just welcome their first child together 🙏❤️❤️”. Although Larry Gaga and his girlfriend haven’t confirmed the report, fans and colleagues have been sending congratulatory messages to the duo. See the…