Police arrest female armourer, 35 others for robbery, kidnapping

Nigerian police have arrested 35 suspects, including a woman for their involvement in cases of robbery, kidnapping and other heinous crimes in some parts of the country. Also arrested were five jail breakers of the Oko Correctional Centre, Benin, during the ENDSARS protests. Exhibits...

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Borno massacre: US reacts, vows to work with Nigeria to defeat terrorism

The United States on Monday reacted to Saturday’s massacre of 43 farmers by Boko Haram at a rice farm in Borno, Northeast Nigeria. The US condemned the brutal killing and sympathised with families of those killed. “The United States condemns in the strongest terms the November...

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Nigerian banker behind bars since 2011 bags 5 years jail term

Justice T. B. Adegoke of the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State today November 30, 2020, sentenced Onus Osagie Amahian, a former staff of Access Bank, to five years imprisonment. Amahian was prosecuted by the Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes...

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Kemi Olunloyo apologises for trolling Davido, Linda Ikeji, 8 others as she pleads for love to lead

Controversial journalist Kemi Olunloyo has taken to her official Instagram page to apologise to the Nigerian celebrities she has trolled. The list of people Kemi Olunloyo is apologizing to is a long one, and contains names like Davido, Linda Ikeji Eniola Badmus, Dayo Amusa,...

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Biden to appoint Nigerian-born Adewale Adeyemo as US Deputy Treasury Secretary

US President-Elect, Joe Biden, is set to announce a Nigerian-born attorney, Adewale ‘Wally’ Adeyemo, as deputy Treasury secretary, US-based media Politico reported on Sunday. Adeyemo, who is a former senior international economic adviser during the Obama administration, will...

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Girl with beautiful upper region shows off her gift [photos]

A girl with beautiful upper region has showed off her gift on twitter and instagram. Ewawunmi showed off her gift with a simple caption ''hey''. She got numerous comments with many praising her natural gift, while one man sincerley took out time to thank her for what he calls...

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Senegal World Cup hero Papa Bouba Diop dies at 42

Former Premier League star Papa Bouba Diop has passed away at the age of 42. According to a number of reports, Bouba Diop had been suffering with a long-time illness, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. His former club, RC Lens, paid tribute on Twitter, writing: "It is with great...

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E-Sports Threatening Traditional Sports – Mouktar cries out

The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Football Association, Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed has said traditional sports is being threatened by the rising popularity of E-sports in Nigeria. He stated this while speaking during a one-day seminar organised by the Sports...

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I have realised my mistakes for criticising Jonathan – Ndume

The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, says he has known the value and landmark a former President, Goodluck Jonathan left in Nigeria and its political landscape after his tenure in office in 2015. The lawmaker spoke on Saturday at Apo legislative...

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Drama as kidnapped driver finds his kidnapper among passengers [photo]

There was a drama at the Kwannawa motor park in Dange-Shuni local government area of Sokoto state on Sunday as a commercial driver identified one of his abductors amongst his passengers. The driver (name withheld) was kidnapped along Kankara in Katsina state while returning...

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Doctor who performed brain surgery on Diego Maradona faces probe for involuntary manslaughter

Leopoldo Luque, the doctor who performed brain surgery on football legend, Diego Maradona, is now the subject of a probe. Argentine news agency Telam reported today that Luque is being investigated for involuntary manslaughter, four days after the Argentina legend suffered...

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Biden gains more votes after Wisconsin recount

The recount of U.S. presidential ballots in Wisconsin’s two largest counties finished on Sunday, with President-elect Joe Biden adding 87 more votes to his tally. The recount, at the request of outgoing US President Donald Trump, reconfirmed that Biden defeated President Donald...

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105 tests positive for HIV during Covid-19 lockdown in Ogun

No fewer than 105 persons have tested positive for HIV in Ogun state during the Covid-19 lockdown. The Commissioner for Health in Ogun State, Dr Tomi Coker, said this at a press briefing to mark the 2020 World AIDS Day with the theme “United to end AIDS in the midst of COVID...

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Judges accused of robbing Mike Tyson after fight against Roy Jones Jr

Boxing fans have expressed their displeasure at Mike Tyson being “robbed”, after the former heavyweight champion earned a draw against Roy Jones Jr in his highly-anticipated return to the ring. ‘Iron Mike’ rolled back the years with a fine performance against former four-weight...

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Nigeria thrown into total darkness as national grid collapses

Nigeria has been plunged into total blackout following the collapse of the nation’s power grid. The power grid was said to have collapsed in the early hours of Sunday. Eko Electricity Distribution Company, confirmed the collapse of the national grid collapse on Sunday via its...

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Niger man who murdered two sons blames it on evil spirit

37-year-old Abubakar Maidabo of Maidabo village in the Magama Local Government Area of Niger State was arrested by the police for killing his two biological sons, Umar Abubakar (eight) and Shehu Abubakar (four). He tells Enyioha Opara how he committed the act, blaming it on...

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Governor Zulum leads relatives, residents to bury 43 farmers killed in Borno [Photos]

Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, led relatives and residents to bury 43 farmers slaughtered by the Boko Haram insurgents. The funeral held at the Zabarmari area of Borno early morning on Sunday, according to a statement from the state government. The statement...

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Police arrest drunk Policeman in trending video

Following the viral video of the ‘Drunk Policeman’ at CBN Junction in Abuja at the weekend, the FCT Police Command has identified, arrested and taken into custody the Police Inspector shown in the video. Furthermore, the Commissioner of Police CP. Bala Ciroma has ordered that...

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Federal govt to distribute over 1million prepaid meters free for stable power supply

The federal government has imported over 1million prepaid meters to distribute free of charge to Nigerians, as part of its efforts to ensure a stable power supply. Minister for Power, Alhaji Sale Mamman announced this at the commissioning of 132/33 KVA transmission sub-station...

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Nollywood actress, Iheme Nancy says her dog's more loyal than her friends

Nollywood actress Iheme Nancy said her dog is better than some of her beloved friends even though the dog doesn’t rest. According to her, her dog DRE is 100% better than some of her beloved friends which is quite alarming to have such friends. She said that the pet is 100%...

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We need N81 Million to cut grass in Abuja stadium- Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has revealed that it will cost the ministry N81m to cut the grass and clear the weed that have taken over the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. He stated this recently while speaking during the one-day seminar organised...

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Comedian AY and wife celebrate 12th wedding anniversary

Comedian AY -- Ayo Makun and his beautiful wife, Mabel Makun are celebrating their 12th year wedding anniversary today, November 29th. AY who penned down an anniversary message to his wife, revealed that its been 12 years out of 16 years of knowing her..He wrote:  ''It’s...

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Tope Alabi paternity scandal: Daughter responds to man who claims to be her father

Gospel singer, Tope Alabi is currently in a paternity scandal as one Mayegun Olaoye openly calle dher out from ''blocking'' him from having access to his daughter. Ayomikun Alabi. Ayomikun, the daughter of the popular singer, has now responded saying the only father she knows...

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BREAKING: Police arrest suspects as explosion rocks Wike father’s church

The police in Rivers State have arrested three suspects who allegedly detonated explosives at a Pentecostal church, Christain Universal Church International, located at Mile 3, Diobu area of Port Harcourt. The church is said to be owned by the father of Rivers State Governor,...

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Mike Tyson comeback fight against Jones ends in draw

Mike Tyson’s return to boxing at age 54 ended in a draw with 51-year-old Roy Jones Jr. on Saturday in an eight-round exhibition battle of former heavyweight champions. Fifteen years after retiring with a 2005 loss to journeyman Kevin McBride, Tyson made his comeback at Staples...

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Drunken truck driver falls from Lagos bridge, drowns in river

A truck driver identified simply as Taiwo has met his tragic end after he fell from a bridge in the Kirikiri area of Lagos State and drowned. Taiwo had reportedly parked a truck on the bridge on Wednesday to have fun, but he got drunk in the process. Sunday Punch learnt that...

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One killed as fuel tanker explodes in Anambra

One person has been confirmed dead in a fuel tanker explosion at a mechanic workshop in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. Spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Haruna Mohammed, who confirmed the incident to newsmen said the incident happened at about...

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LaLiga: Zidane reacts as Real Madrid lose 2-1 to Alaves

Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has said he has “no explanation” for their inconsistent form, after they lost 2-1 at home to Alaves on Saturday. The defeat makes it three games without a win in LaLiga. Lucas Perez scored an early penalty, before Joselu doubled Alaves’...

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Woli Arole reveals how he introduced popular hip-hop star, Oxlade to the world

Comedian Woli Arole has expressed how he had first introduced rave singer, Oxlade, to the world when he was a struggling music act. The comic actor took to his Instagram to express his joy at Oxlade’s career rise one year after introducing him to his fans and followers in a...

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Timi Dakolo crashs weddings in Abuja to perform for free

Timi Dakolo is trending on twitter and it's because he crashed some weddings today to perform for FEEE. The singer who is in Abuja had announced online that he was feeling good and if there's anyone that knows where a wedding will be holding today, the fellow should drop the...

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Barack Obama’s new book breaks records as blacks celebrate ‘third term in office'

Barack Obama's new book broke records for his book publisher Penguin Random House. The news comes as supporters of the former U.S. president celebrate his "third term in office." Obama's new book, A Promised Land, released on Nov. 17, sold 1.7 million units in all formats...

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Wife of Akeredolu’s Chief of Staff regains freedom

The abducted wife of the Chief of Staff to Ondo State Governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale, on Saturday regained freedom after spending two days in the captives of her abductors. According to Nigerian Tribune, the woman who was abducted on Thursday night while travelling from Lagos...

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