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Ghana population is made up of 60% witches – Comedian Funny Face says as he cries out over lack of support (video)

Ghanaian comedian, Funny Face has said the challenges he faced which in turn affected growth in his comedy career, was due to Ghana’s population which he claimed is made up of 60% witches. Funny Face who got a breakthrough in his comedy career... [Read more....]

Two Brothers Arraigned For Duping PFN President

Two brothers, Avan Smart aged 61 and Avan Jerry aged 29, have been arraigned before an Oredo Magistrate Court for allegedly duping President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Rev. Felix Omobude, the sum of N3m. The two brothers were... [Read more....]

18-year-old Notorious Indian Hemp Dealer Arrested In Katsina (Photo)

It has been reported that the Katsina Police Command has arrested a notorious Indian hemp dealer. Identified as Abdullahi Lawal, the drug dealer is just 18 years old, according to reports. Spokesperson of the command, SP Isah Gambo, who confirmed... [Read more....]

How Nigerian Man Was Arrested In Thailand For Money Laundering, Love Scam

Nzemeka Ezims, a Nigerian immigrant, has been arrested by the Thailand police for alleged public fraud and love scams. According to a report published on the Nationthailand, Mr Ezims, 37, was arrested at a highway police checkpoint on the... [Read more....]

PDP Makes Fresh Accusation Against Tribunal

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State on Wednesday accused the National and State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Benin City, the State capital, of frustrating its right of appeal in the judgment delivered in the petition... [Read more....]

Sen. Abaribe Wins At Election Petition Tribunal

The National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia on Wednesday dismissed the petition against the Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, challenging his re-election as senator for Abia South. The All... [Read more....]

Election Tribunal Sacks PDP Lawmaker, Obinna Onwubuariri

The National Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal in Owerri on Wednesday sacked a member of the House of Representatives, Obinna Onwubuariri. Until the nullification of his mandate, Onwubuariri represented Isiala Mbano/Onuimo/Okigwe federal... [Read more....]

Lecture Hall Collapses In Delta State University Killing One

A middle-aged construction worker died on Monday as a concrete slab from a lecture hall under construction collapsed at the Anwai campus of the Delta State University, Asaba. The incident left three other persons with varying degrees of injury. One... [Read more....]

So Sad! Ekiti State University Student Kills Boyfriend Over N2,500

File photo A 300-level student of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Bukola Odeyemi, has allegedly stabbed her lover, John Iju to death at Treasure Base Hostel, Iworoko-Ekiti. According to TheNation, the suspect, a 20-year-old student in the... [Read more....]

PDP Notifies Members Of Staff Of Impending Sack

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has notified staff at its headquarters and at the Peoples Democratic Institute, of its plan to sack them. The NWC set up a committee on the matter but is yet to receive and discuss... [Read more....]

Police Lay Siege To CDHR Premises, Venue Of Pro-Sowore Protest

About 50 policemen in 10 trucks have surrounded the premises of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) in Adeniyi Jones area of Ikeja in Lagos. A protest demanding the released of Omoyele Sowore has been scheduled to take place at the... [Read more....]

Saudi Arabia Shows Proof Iran Backed Drone Destroyed Its Oil Facilities

Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Saudi Arabia said it would show evidence on Wednesday linking regional rival Tehran to an unprecedented attack on its oil industry that Washington believes originated from Iran in a dangerous escalation of Middle East... [Read more....]

CBN Imposes Additional Charges On Transactions On Individual Bank Accounts

Premium Times reports that effective Wednesday, September 18, cash deposits and withdrawals from individual bank accounts are to attract addition charges. The Central Bank of Nigeria said this on Tuesday. In a circular to all deposit money bank... [Read more....]

Have Dangote Trucks And Other Been Banned From Night Journey? This Is What The FRSC Is Saying

According to Punch Metro, the Federal Road Safety Corps has said that it has not banned Dangote trucks and motorists from embarking on night journeys. The Corps’ Public Education Officer, Mr Bisi Kazeem said this while clarifying a story... [Read more....]