Telecom operators threaten to shutdown banks’ USSD services over N80bn debt

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has threatened to disconnect banks in the country from the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) over rising debt.

 

Chaos in Iyana Iba as rival NURTW groups fight with stones and cutlasses

A fight broke out today at Iyana-Iba in the Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State.

 

Alleged negligence: Lagos State Govt commences investigation into death of 3-year-old boy in hospital

The Lagos State Government has commenced full investigations into the death of a 3-year-old boy at Eti-Osa Maternal and Childcare Centre, Lekki-Ajah, due to alleged negligence. 

 

Video of a primary school in Abuja where pupils sit on a bare floor

 A video showing pupils of the LEA Primary School, Mabo Paikon Kore, Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja, sitting on the bare floor to take classes has gone viral.

Bulletproof water: Kogi Govt seals church over alleged medical quackery and fraudulent activities, rescues chained people

Kogi State Government has sealed a church, New Jerusalem Deliverance Ministry, located in Ageva, Okene Local Government Area of the state for alleged unwholesome practices.

 

Don't vote for killers in 2023 - Jonathan tells Nigerians

 Ahead of the 2023 general elections, former President Goodluck Jonathan has asked Nigerians not to vote for killers.

 

Germany players to receive £360,000 each if they win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Germany players will receive £360,000 each if they lift the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the country's football association (DFB) said on Sunday, September 25,  after agreeing on tournament bonuses with the team.

 

“Hypocrite, You've stooped very low, my brother.” - Mathias Pogba pens open letter to younger brother Paul Pogba from prison cell following extortion charges

Matthias Pogba has published an open letter to his younger brother Paul on Twitter, detailing allegations of witchcraft and more regarding the Juventus midfielder.

Bukayo Saka beats Harry Kane, Declan Rice to win 2021/22 England Men’s Player of the year award

 Arsenal star, Bukayo Saka has been named the 2021/22 England men’s Player of the Year, beating off competition from Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane and West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.

 

Paul Scholes reveals Manchester United were so worried about his drinking habit they called his dad

Manchester United icon, Paul Scholes has revealed he had a very bad drinking habit as a youngster at the club.

 

Manchester United set new record for highest wage bill in Premier League history at £384.2million

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United return last summer helped see the club set a new record for the highest wage bill in Premier League history according to latest financial figures published by the club.

 

Massive protests erupt in Russia while thousands take flights out of the country after Putin called up 300,000 reservists to fight in Ukraine

Russian police have arrested hundreds of people protesting against President Vladimir Putin's decision to call up 300,000 troops to fight in Ukraine.

 

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin won't win in Ukraine - NATO

Russian President, Vladimir Putin will not win the war in Ukraine despite his new order to mobilize thousands of extra troops, transatlantic military alliance, NATO has said.

 

Alleged organ harvesting: Court to rule on alleged victim's biodata release on December 5

A federal high court sitting in Abuja has fixed a date to rule on an application filed by an alleged organ harvest victim, David Ukpo, seeking to stop the release of his biodata to a court in London, United Kingdom, in the case involving former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.

 

More women emerge to accuse Adam Levine of sending them flirty messages

More women have come forward to accuse Maroon 5 frontman, Adam Levine of sending flirty messages to them and they released screenshots as proof.

 

Adam Levine accused of cheating on his wife and trying to name their baby after his mistress

Adam Levine allegedly cheated on his wife with an Instagram model who is now calling him out online.

 

Paul Pogba's brother Mathias charged over alleged extortion plot

Mathias Pogba has been charged and detained over an alleged plot to extort money from his brother Paul, the France and Juventus midfielder.

 

Deeper life church founder, Pastor Kumuyi, speaks against enforcing women to cover their hair before entering the church, says most women have become unattractive by always covering their hair

General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor Williams Kumuyi has cautioned his church workers who send back ladies who want to attend the church but aren't wearing scarves.

 

Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ Chicago Bulls jersey sells for record breaking $10.1m at auction, making it highest ever sold sports jersey

A jersey worn by Michael Jordan during the 1998 NBA finals, a period chronicled in the hit Netflix documentary 'The Last Dance' – has been sold for a record $10.091m at auction.

Kanye West ends his partnership with clothing retailer Gap, aims to open his own boutiques

Rapper and Fashion designer, Kanye West has ended his partnership with retailer, Gap.

 

Nigerians released from UAE prisons are blackmailing us - FG raises alarm

The federal government has raised an alarm of being blackmailed by over 100 Nigerians released from prison in United Arab Emirates (UAE). 

 

People beg to be arrested by curvy French policewoman who arrested mutilator dentists

 

A French policewoman who handcuffed a mutilator dentist has got Twitter users begging to be arrested by her.

 

Boko Haram are in our communities - Kidnapped Delta LG vice chairman reveals after regaining freedom

Kidnapped Vice Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Frank Esiwo Ozue, has regained freedom after four days in captivity. 

 

I'm sad and frustrated at his exit - Chelsea striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang breaks his silence after Thomas Tuchel's sacking

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has broken his silence after Thomas Tuchel was sacked as Chelsea manager. 

 

Tuchel signed Aubameyang at Chelsea on transfer deadline day on September 1, but lost his job just a week later. The two had linked up at Borussia Dortmund from 2015 to 2017.

Woman who says she was raped by Man City footballer Benjamin Mendy's friend, after her 19th birthday party 'posted five photos of the bash online three days later' because they were 'good memories'

A woman who claimed she was raped by Manchester city footballer, Benjamin Mendy's friend and fixer, denied making up the claim because she was 'embarrassed' about having had sex with an older man, a court heard Thursday, September 15.

 

Beggar using fake baby to garner sympathy is exposed in Lagos

A beggar was filmed carrying a "baby" while begging for alms on the streets of Lagos but it was soon discovered that it is a stuffed baby.

 

Widow and her son beg for sympathy as their impounded vehicle is auctioned by Lagos state government

A 49-year-old widow, Dorothy Dike and her son, Osinachi Ndukwe, wept profusely as their only vehicle which they acquired at the rate of N1.8.million on hire purchase, was being auctioned for N450,000.

 

Roger Federer announces retirement from professional tennis

Tennis legend Roger Federer, 41, has announced that he will retire from the sport.

 

Buhari rewards Amusan, Brume, others with honours, N200m

President Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday, approved National Honours and cash awards of N200 million for Team Nigeria contingents who represented the country at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and World Athletics championships.

 

Two men arrested for allegedly raping lady in Lagos

Officials of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested two men for allegedly raping a 21-year-old dancer inside a Nissan Almera 2017 model in Alausa Business District, Ikeja.
 

Angola, Libya overtake Nigeria as Africa’s biggest oil producer

Angola and Libya have overtaken Nigeria as the biggest crude oil producers in the African continent.

Police union supports officer involved in the fatal shooting of rapper Chris Kaba, threaten to hand in their weapons in protest over his suspension

 Top officials representing officers from the Metropolitan Police have thrown their support on their 'brave' firearms colleague involved in the fatal shooting of a rapper in south London. 

 

Rotimi Amaechi is a total failure. He can’t enter Aso Rock anymore- Gov Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has said his predecessor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, is a “total failure” who no longer has access to Aso Villa in Abuja.

 

Prince Harry is 'banned' from wearing military uniform at final vigil for The Queen at Westminster Hall but Prince Andrew is allowed

Prince Harry has reportedly been banned from wearing military uniform at the  final vigil for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall. 

 

Piers Morgan's old tweet where he mocked Mugabe in his death surfaces following mixed reactions to US-based Nigerian Professor's comment about late Queen Elizabeth

An old tweet shared by British media personality, Piers Morgan where he mocked late Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe in his death has surfaced following mixed reactions to US-based Nigerian Professor's comment about late Queen Elizabeth. 

 

Man returning from bar is killed by a security personnel in front of his house in Osun State

A man returning from a bar after hanging out with friends was killed by a security guard as he arrived home.

 

Russian government tells its citizens to flee Kharkiv city as Ukrainian forces capture more towns in rapid advance while Russian forces retreat

The Russian government has urged its citizens and administrative personnel to leave the Ukranian city of Kharkhiv as reports of Ukranian advances in the city continue to swirl.

King Charles III publicly proclaimed as UK's new monarch

King Charles III has officially been proclaimed as the United Kingdom’s new monarch, two days after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

 

Nigerian Army denies involvement in oil theft

The Defence Headquarters has denied claims that some military personnel and security agencies are involved in oil theft and illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta region.

 

Tobi Amusan wins another Diamond League trophy, sets new record

Nigerian sprinter, Tobi Amusan, has won the women’s 100 meters hurdles at the Diamond League final in Zurich.

 

Actor Uti Nwachukwu calls out Lagos state govt after emergency numbers fail to help in his efforts to rescue hit and run victim

Actor Uti Nwachukwu has called out the Lagos state government after his attempts in getting the state emergency numbers to help rescue a hit and run victim failed.

 

Britain's new king formally known as Charles III

Britain’s new king will be formally known as Charles III after suggestions that Queen Elizabeth II’s heir might have taken a different regnal name.

 

Queen Elizabeth II is dead, Buckingham Palace has announced

Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96.

 

Plumber arrested for stealing TV set, palm oil, shoes and laptop from APC chieftain's house in Osun

Osun State command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 33-year-old plumber, Gbenga Olamilekan, for looting the house of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Akinwale Lawanson.

 

EFCC arrests Club Owner, 21 other suspected Internet fraudsters in Ibadan

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the EFCC have arrested Adepoju Olawale Sunday, owner of “De Rock Club”, Ring Road, Ibadan and 21 other suspected internet fraudsters, in an intelligence-driven operation.

 

Bridge collapses with officials on it while being commissioned in South Africa

A bridge collapsed while being commissioned in South Africa and a video of the incident has gone viral.

 

'Leon gave me a 20-minute nap' - Kamaru Usman details immediate aftermath of UFC 278 knockout defeat by British star Leon Edwards

Usman, who previously beat Edwards in December 2015, added that he was hugely frustrated at giving up a takedown.

 Kamaru Usman has spoken out on his KO defeat to Leon Edwards at UFC 278, admitting that his opponent 'gave me a 20-minute nap'.

 

Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal: Marcus Rashford's brace and Antony's debut goal end Gunners perfect season record

Manchester United won 3-1 against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday evening, September 4, ending Arsenal's unbeaten start to the season.

 

As long as a police man enters my car and tells me to drive, he is a criminal or a kidnapper - Singer Paul Okoye

 Singer Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy has said that any policeman that enters his car and tells him to drive, is a criminal or a kidnapper.

 

Court remands singer Ice Prince in Ikoyi prison

A magistrate court sitting in the Ajah area of Lagos has ordered the remand of hip-hop recording artist, Ice Prince Zamani at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre.