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Medical Doctor Turned Uber Driver Strangled to Death in Lagos
A medical doctor, Morenikeji Stephen Oluwaniyi, who drove for the taxi sharing app, Uber, as a side job has been strangled to death by a gang of robbers in Lagos city, Nigeria’s commercial hub, on September 8, 2021, … Continue Reading
Panic as Three Lecturers of Abia Varsity Die Same Day
The Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, vicinity has been thrown into panic following the mysterious deaths of three of its lecturers on the same day.
Prof. A. I. Nwabughuogu of History/International Relations Department, Dr D. S. Okoroigwe of Geography/Planning Department, … Continue Reading
Popular Port Harcourt OAP Su De Sniper is Dead
Popular Port Harcourt OAP, Anietie Samuel Udok, also known as Su De Sniper is dead. Close sources revealed he died from an undisclosed illness.
Su de sniper whose last Facebook post was made on the 20th of August, 2021, … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Nigerian Government Says It Will lift Twitter suspension in a matter of days
The Nigerian Government has hinted that the over two months ban on the micro-blogging site, Twitter, in Nigeria will be lifted soon.
This is as it said that it has reached agreement with Twitter in most areas of misunderstanding.… Continue Reading
Lady Kills Lover in Uyo, Absconds With His Mercedes Benz Car
A lady, name withheld, has allegedly killed her lover, one Chukwuemeka, and made away with his Mercedes Benz car and some other undisclosed personal belongings in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.
The lady was said to have stabbed her … Continue Reading
ANAMBRA 2021: New Voters Expected to Propel YPP to Victory [Analysis]
In 2013, out of 1,776,167 registered voters, only 442,242 votes were casted in the governorship election representing a meager 24.8% of the registered voters. Four years later, in 2017, the turnout was even worse. Emerging trends now suggest Anambra 2021 … Continue Reading
FBI Indictment: Abba Kyari Suspended Over Hushpuppi Bride
The Police Service Commission has suspended the embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police and Head, Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police Force, Abba Kyari, over his indictment by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for bribery allegation involving Hushpuppi.
This … Continue Reading
Cult Related attacks Claim life of former JCI Chapter President Igyagher Isaac, others in Makurdi
Cult related attacks have claimed the lives of six persons, including a former chapter president of the Junior Chambers International (JCI), Mr Igyagher Isaac, in Makurdi, the Benue state capital.
Mr Isaac and three others, all students of Joseph Sarwuan … Continue Reading
Popular Nollywood Actress Rachel Oniga is dead
Veteran Nigerian actress Rachel Oniga has died. She was 64 years old.
According to celebrity journalist and film producer, Seun Oloketuyi, who broke the news on his Instagram page, Oniga passed away on Friday night.
Sources reveal that the actress … Continue Reading
Super TV CEO Usifo Ataga Buried Amidst Tears
The slain billionaire and Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, has been buried at Ebony Vaults, Ikoyi, Lagos.
He was buried around 12.30pm in a low-key ceremony attended by his family members, including his wife, and friends.
Journalists … Continue Reading