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Forex Trader Jeffrey Benson Crashed ₦1.5bn Ferrari Weeks After Purchase
Reports circulating widely on social media on Saturday claimed that Nigerian forex trader, Jeffrey Benson, was involved in a crash involving his newly acquired Ferrari reportedly valued at ₦1.5 billion,…
Trump Defends Post of Racist Video Featuring Obamas, Rejects Calls to Apologise
United States President Donald Trump has declined to apologise for sharing a video on social media that portrayed former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes,…
Nigerian govt announces six-week partial closure of Lagos–Ibadan Expressway for bridge repairs
The Federal Government has announced a six-week partial closure of sections of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to allow for urgent repair works on key bridges along the corridor. The Federal Ministry…
Former NEXIM Bank MD Sentenced to 490 Years’ Imprisonment Over ₦2.4bn Fraud
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Robert Orya, a former Managing Director of the Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), to a total of 490 years’ imprisonment following his conviction…
Nigerian Student Jailed in UK for using Fake Identity Card to work in NHS Hospitals
A Nigerian student residing in the United Kingdom has been convicted after unlawfully securing employment in National Health Service (NHS) hospitals using forged identification, despite having no formal medical or…
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Iyabo Obasanjo declares bid for Ogun governorship
Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has formally declared her intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State on the platform of the ruling All…
INEC Registers Two New Political Parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties, expanding Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of future elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Thursday in…
2027 Elections: Cubana Chief Priest Declares House of Reps Ambition, Pledges Loyalty to Tinubu
Popular nightlife entrepreneur and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, has announced his intention to contest for a seat in Nigeria’s House of Representatives in the 2027…
BREAKING: Former Benue Governor Gabriel Suswam Resigns from PDP
Former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing prolonged internal crises within the opposition party. Suswam’s resignation was contained in a letter…
Tinubu Intervenes in Rivers Crisis, Orders Lawmakers to Drop Fubara Impeachment Plot
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly moved to douse rising political tensions in Rivers State, directing an immediate suspension of impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara amid his deepening feud with…
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Forex Trader Jeffrey Benson Crashed ₦1.5bn Ferrari Weeks After Purchase
Reports circulating widely on social media on Saturday claimed that Nigerian forex trader, Jeffrey Benson, was involved in a crash involving his newly acquired Ferrari reportedly valued at ₦1.5 billion,…
Lagos police detain officers over alleged assault on actor Ijoba Lande
The Lagos State Police Command has detained officers accused of assaulting popular actor and skit maker, Ganiyu Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, following widespread public outcry over the incident.…
Late Nollywood actress Aunty Ajara has been laid to rest following her death after a prolonged illness.
The remains of veteran Nollywood actress Ajara Lasisi, popularly known as Aunty Ajara, were laid to rest on Thursday, bringing an emotional close to a life widely celebrated in Nigeria’s…
Actor Okemesi Appeals for Help Over Illness, Homelessness
Nigerian actor and content creator Bamidele Tope Saint, widely known as Okemesi, has made an emotional appeal for help after disclosing that prolonged illness has left him homeless and struggling…
‘I Am Deeply Sorry’ — Angela Okorie Tenders Public Apology to Mercy Johnson
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has issued a public apology to fellow actress Mercy Johnson Okojie, expressing regret over statements and actions that led to a widely publicised controversy between both…
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Police arrest couple for allegedly staging their own abduction and extorting ₦10m from relatives
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple, identified as Fred and Goodness, for allegedly staging their own abduction and extorting ₦10 million in ransom from their families and…
Ghana Arrests 53 Nigerians in Coordinated Cybercrime Raids Across Accra
Ghanaian security agencies have arrested 53 Nigerian nationals following a coordinated crackdown on suspected cybercrime operations across multiple communities in the Greater Accra Region. The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation…
US delivers military supplies to Nigeria to boost security operations
The United States has delivered a consignment of military supplies to Nigerian security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security operations across the country. The delivery was confirmed…
Indonesia bans Elon Musk’s X over risks linked to AI-generated pornographic images
Indonesia has become the first country to block access to Elon Musk’s social media platform X, citing concerns over the spread of non-consensual and pornographic images generated through its artificial…
Trump warns of further US strikes if alleged killings of Christians continue in Nigeria
United States President Donald Trump has warned that Washington could carry out further military strikes in Nigeria if what he described as the continued killing of Christians in the country…