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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, have arrested a drug trafficker, Chibogu Ernest Obiora. Director, Media & Advocacy of the agency, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, April 30, said Obiora, 47, was arrested during inward clearance of Ethiopian Airline.  "Obiora was subsequently put under observation during which he has so far excreted 97 wraps of substances that tested positive to cocaine with a total weight of 1.55kilogramme and a street value of N360million," the statement reads.  "He was arrested at about 1:16pm on Sunday 25th April, 2021 during the inward clearance of Ethiopian Airline. He had arrived Lagos on board the airline from Entebbe, Uganda via Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia." Obiora upon interrogation, revealed that he was promised $1,500 if he successfully trafficked the drug. He said he opted for the deal because he needed money.   "I did it so that I...

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria. NAFDAC Director General, Mojisola Adeyeye made the announcement during a media briefing in Abuja on Friday April 30. The statement reads, "The purpose of the press briefing is to announce that NAFDAC has just approved Pfizer-BionTech vaccines for possible use in Nigeria. “They were reviewed carefully by the NAFDAC staff COVID-19 vaccine committee to make sure that the science behind the development is well understood and in accord with our world regulatory activities. “We used different mechanisms to approve the vaccine. We used reliance, meaning that a more mature regulatory agency across the globe, we can use that as a basis for our review. “We will get the assessment report, know the peculiarity there, then our COVID-19 committee will get to do their job.”

The Senator representing Borno South, Senator Ali Ndume has alleged that most of the arms used by insurgents in the country were stolen from the armed forces and other security agencies. He made the statement during an interview on Thursday, April 29th on Channels Television Politics Today. He also added although some of their ammunitions comes from Libya, Chad, a larger amount of them comes from the ones they stole from Nigeria armed forces. Most of the arms and ammunition they use are the ones they succeed in carting away from the Nigerian soldiers and other armed forces or security agencies,” the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, explained on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s  Politics Today.  “I know they have some small arms coming from up there like Libya, Chad, and all that but the bulk of the equipment they use are the ones they succeeded in stealing from our armed forces.”

The All Progressive Congress (APC) have threatened to expose the Spiritual Leader of Adoration Ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka for asking President Buhari to resign or be impeached. Recall on a viral video, Father Mbaka had asked Buhari to resign or be impeached over the rising insecurity in the country. However, in a reaction by the APC, through the National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, said Mbaka is dining and wining with politicians, adding that there is a lot to tell the Vetican and pope about Mbaka. Nabena said it is ungodly for him to ask Buhari to resign or be impeached due to the current challenges. He said, "It is unfortunate for a man of God who is supposed to deploy all known spiritual means of averting crisis but rather threatening a democratically elected government for his own personal benefits while pretending to be speaking for the people. "One would wonder who Father Mbaka is emulating because the Lord Jesus Christ did not threaten to bring ...

Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio have attributed most of the insecurity challenges in the country to be politically motivated. Akpabio made the assertions on Thursday April 29, while speaking at the APC national secretariat in Abuja. He said "I think most of the problems are politically motivated.  "So, we must use our binoculars to be able to look and identify the sponsors of the insecurity we are witnessing in the country. "What is happening now is not Nigeria; this is unNigeria. We must do everything possible, even through advice, to make sure that Nigeria remains united. "We have never, in the history of this nation, witnessed where people in uniform are targeted for elimination. "That will show you that we have infiltrators in our midst, the security of our neighbouring countries must also remain a priority."

A road accident which occurred at Dada Estate Road in Osogbo, Osun State have rendered six people to narrowly escaped death, with two people Injured. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the accident happened on Friday morning, April 30th. The FRSC spokesperson in the state, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi, in a statement said the incident occurred at about 12.45 a.m. The six passengers escaped when a Toyota Camry car with registration number AAB53AJ collided with a mini Suzuki bus (Korepo) with registration number SGB914XA. She said: "Six passengers were involved in the accident leading to only two persons sustaining severe injuries. "The accident occurred due to lack of patience by the drivers and also total disobedient to the Road Traffic Act." The two injured persons have been taken to the Ladoke Akintola Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH) for treatment.

President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri have blasted Rev. Fr. Mbaka over his withdrawal of support for Buhari and prophesying against him. Father Mbaka was heard in a viral video circulating online that God is not happy with Buhari over the continuous insecurity going on in the country and thus God have now asked him to withdraw his support for Buhari and prophesy against him. However, Reno Omokri in a swift reaction in his Official Twitter handle called Father Mbaka an author of confusion, stating that a man of God should not speak from both sides of the mouth, adding that he once told Nigerians in 2015 that Buhari was the saviour. He also said that if anyone should resign it should be father Mbaka and not Buhari, stating that God is not an author of confusion since Mbaka had said Buhari is the saviour. Reno Omokri continued by slamming the cleric, urging the Catholic Church to remove him as a priest or else Mbaka will rubbish their name. Below is the screenshot of tweets...

Businessman, Ned Nwoko, have shared  photos of his wife, Regina Daniels and son, Munir, on social media. The business mogul shared the pictures on his Instagram page to celebrate Munir, his son who turned 10 months today April 29.  See more of the photos below...

At least three gunmen have been killed after a fierce gun battle with the Police at Tomatar forest in Imande Ukusuu Mbacher Council ward of Kastina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue state on Wednesday April, 28th. The state police spokesperson, DSP Catherine Anene made this known in statement made available to newsmen. The Spokesperson said "On 28th April 2021 at about 0200hrs, an identified bandits camp at a forest in Tomatar Imande Ukusuu Mbacher Council ward,  Kastina-Ala Local Government Area was raided by operatives of Benue state Police command. "During the operation, there was a prolonged exchange of gunfire between the police and bandits. Consequently, three of the bandits were arrested with bullet wounds while other suspects fled with injuries. "The injured suspects were rushed to hospital but confirmed dead by the doctors. Corpses of the deceased have been deposited at Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi. Items recovered from them inc...

Gunmen have abducted four students of Capro Secondary Mission School located at Gana Ropp in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Thursday April, 29th. Although three of the students have escaped, one of the victim is still in captivity. According to reports, the gunmen, broke the rear fence of the school where a hole was drilled to gain access into the school compound and abducted the students. Confirming the news, the Global Mission Leader and President of Para-Mallam Peace Foundation, Reverend Gideon Para-Mallam said, the assailants took to their heels following the swift intervention of security agencies which helped in preventing a mass abduction.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the date for the 2023 general elections in the country. INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu made the announcement on Wednesday during a one-day public hearing on the National Electoral Offences Commission (Establishment) Bill 2021, organized by the Senate Committee on INEC. According to the INEC boss, the 2023 general elections will hold on Saturday 18th February 2023.  This means that in the next one year, nine months, two weeks and six days or 660 days from today, the 2023 elections will hold. “We hope to release the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the General Election immediately after the Anambra Governorship election scheduled to hold on 6th November 2021," the INEC boss said.

NDLEA have arrested two suspects and intercepted cocaine in Abuja worth N264 million. The director, media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi made this known in a statement made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday 28, April. One of the suspect simply identified as Okoro was arrested with 900 grammes of cocaine in a commercial bus along Abuja-Gwagwalada road on April 26 based on intelligence. Okoro was intending to travel to Libya through Kano and Agadez in Niger Republic with the cocaine concealed in a jerry cans of palm oil. The other suspect Bello was nabbed with 200grammes of the illicit drug in Zuba area of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) same day through a controlled delivery operation.

Nollywood actress has slammed her colleague Yomi Fabiyi for the sympathetic comments he made about Baba Ijesha. The movie star released a video via her Instagram page on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, where she slammed the actor for defending Baba Ijesha. She accused the actor of escalating the situation after he posted his now-famous video. Ojo slammed Fabiyi for not doing a proper investigation before releasing the video. In the heat of the moment, comedian Princess released a video where she revealed that it was her foster daughter that was molested by Baba Ijesha. Princess said after the crash of her marriage, some parents allowed their children, six in number, to come and live with her so she wouldn't be lonely. "I have read and heard a lot over the last few days. I don't wish anyone to go through what I'm going through. Some years ago I had challenges in my marriage and some parents in my area out of compassion allowed their children to stay with me so th...

Senator Shehu Sani have stated that President Buhari's call for US to relocate its Africa command from Germany to Africa is an invitation for recolonization of Africa. President Buhari had made the call during a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, against the backdrop of growing security challenges in the continent. Reacting to this, Sani stated that such call will push other foreign players to follow suit, leading to the military balkanisation of the continent. "The President’s call for World powers military HQ on African soil is an open invitation for recolonisation of Africa. It’s easier to tell and get them to come and when they come, it’s impossible to tell and get them to go out. "Once the US relocates their HQ to Africa, Russia, China, Iran, Saudia, Israel, and co would follow suit with establishing their Commands HQs, and then Africa will be militarily balkanized; then we either become like Korea or like Syria. "Over six decades sin...

The police have arrested a man after he was found with a condom containing sperm.  The brother of the arrested man made it known on Twitter, complaining about his brother's arrest. He tweeted: "SARS AT SARS ROAD has been holding my brother since yday (yesterday) night that they saw him with condom. He slept here and we’ve been looking for him, we only discovered this morning and they are asking for money!!!!" In response to the complaint, the police complaint unit, tweeted, "The OC Anti-Cultism was contacted in respect of the arrest. The police added, "The OC Anti Cultism responded, that the Young man was intercepted on a Road block with fluid packed in a Condom, put in a pure water bag."

The  World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that a variant of Covid-19 which is contributing to a surge in cases in India has been found in 17 countries.  India's coronavirus death toll passed 200,000 on April 28, with more than 3,000 fatalities reported in just 24 hours. A total of 201,187 people have now died, with a reportedly 18 million infections, an increase of 360,000 in 24 hours, which is a new world record. This month alone the country has added almost six million new cases. The rapid rises in cases have been blamed on a new virus variant as well as mass political and religious events, which has overwhelmed hospitals with dire shortages of beds, drugs, and oxygen. The World Health Organization warned on  Tuesday that the new Covid-19 variant, identified as B.1.617, had been detected in over 1,200 sequences uploaded to the GISAID open-access database "from at least 17 countries". 

The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufia has responded to a viral video circulating online in which he was criticizing and urging the then President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan to negotiate with terrorist for the release of Chibok Girls that was kidnapped. The video which was made in 2014 contradicts his stance on negotiating with kidnappers, which he has constantly said he won't pay ransom or negotiate with kidnappers for the release of kidnapped victims. In the video, when he was asked whether he supports negotaition, he is heard saying, "I am in support of every option, when you have life of a citizen at risk, you should not have any option on the table, you should reflect and listen." He also said, "The only reason why these girls are still in captivity is because they are not the daughter of any important Nigerian and we know it." The video has caused outrage from some Nigerians, following the continuous kidnapping and killing of students ...

In what is a world record, Kanye West sneakers which he wore during 2008 Grammy Awards has been sold for $1.8 million during an auction. Sotheby's a US investment company made this known on Monday. Kanye West wore the pair of sneakers at the 2008 Grammys and performed his hit singles, 'Hey Mama, and 'Stronger.' The sneaker which was put out for sale by Ryan Chang, a New York based collector on April 13, was bought by RARES a a investing company. The shoe is a soft black leather and was designed by West and Mark Smith. This acquisition of the sneaker has broken the record set Sotheby's after it bought a pair of 1985 Air Jordan 1s for $560,000 which was worn by US basketball legend, Michael Jordan.

Veteran actress, Rita Edochie has hit back at those fingering her over the death of Ada Jesus, saying they are ‘next on the line’. Ada Jesus who died on 21st April had a faceoff with Rita Edochie which she accused her of conniving with Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanemere Odumeje to stage fake miracles. However, Ada became ill due to a kidney problem where she went to Odumeje and Rita Edochie to seek forgives. In her claims, Ada Jesus also stated that she helped Rita get men to satisfy her sexually. Unfortunately, the former came down with kidney disease prompting her family to take her to Odumeje’s Church to seek forgiveness. Odumeje and Rita initially refused to forgive but later forgave her after much criticisms from Nigerians on social media. The death of Ada Jesus has caused many pains as they continue to blame Rita Edochie and Odumeje. But there seems to be one who supports her in a video she shared, she responded on the vidoe by saying that those calling her out will be nex...

Italian Authorities have arrested 30 Nigerians suspected to be members of Black Axe mafia. According to Reuters, the suspects committed crimes mostly on the internet, like using Bitcoins to purchase credit cards in the dark web and then using for shopping online. It also said the suspects will face almost 100 charges including mafia association, drug trafficking, illegal immigration, prostitution and internet fraud. The arrests reportedly took place in 14 provinces across Italy. “There is evidence that the members had a direct connection with the Nigerian gang, drawing on the same vocabulary, symbols and affiliation rituals,” the Italian police was quoted to have said. Commenting on the incident, Luciana Lamorgese, Italy’s interior minister, said: “This proves the ability of the judiciary and police forces to fight against old and new mafia groups which are trying to extend their criminal reach and expand their business Black Axe is a fraternity that originated from the Uni...

Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Gumi says Nigerians should get more people like Isa Pantami into power. The cleric said this in an interview on Monday with Root TV. He said Isa Pantami is not a terrorist but his presence in Government is to fight terrorist ideology He said, "All his (Pantami’s) actions, one hundred percent, shows he is not a terrorist. Those who are terrorists are after his life. The minister should continue. His presence there is fighting the terrorist ideology. "Show me one person he has killed. He has not killed anybody. He has not ordered the killing of anybody. The man is stabilising a government among a section of youths, which we want them to come and join in nation-building. They should not throw him away. Leave him. He is not a terrorist sympathiser. "And you people are fighting them. No. You should get more people like Pantami and put them in power. It will stabilise. Don’t remove him. You’ll regret."

Popular Destiny Kids singer, Favour Okpaleze, have welcome her second child, a baby girl. She disclosed this in a video clip she shared via her YouTube channel, four weeks after her second child was born safely. Favor Iwueze, who got married to Obinna Okpaleze in 2018, says her second child was born on March 27, 2021, in the same hospital where her first child was born. She expressed her gratitude to God for blessing her with a baby girl and urged women who have been through pregnancy and childbirth to always give thanks to God, regardless of the method of delivery.

Bandits have killed another two of the abducted Greenfield University students in Kaduna State. This is coming barely four days after the killing of three of the Greenfield University students abducted last Tuesday. Kaduna Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan disclosed this on Monday evening. He said, “On a sad note, security agencies have just reported to the Kaduna State Government the recovery of two more dead bodies of Greenfield University students, killed by armed bandits today, Monday 26th April 2021. "The retrieved corpses have been evacuated to a mortuary, and the university has been notified of the development. "The Government of Kaduna State under the leadership of Malam Nasir El-Rufai is saddened by this evil perpetrated against innocent students abducted while pursuing their education for a glorious future. "The Government sends its deep empathy to their families and the university management, and prays for the re...

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has suspended Channels Television with a fine N5 million for breaching the broadcast code. NBC is accusing the TV station of allowing a leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) to make secessionist and inciting declarations on air without being cautioned or reprimanded by the station. It also accused the station of allowing the guest speaker to allegedly make derogatory and misleading statements about the Nigerian Army, despite being proscribed by a court of law.

Former Big Brother Naija star, Gifty Powers has slammed those who do not like her kids pictures she post them on social media. She said any one who do not love her kids picture are a disguised witch. She continued by describing anyone who gets irritated because of her kids pictures as a demon. "If I post any of my two beautiful and blessed kids picture and you don't tap on the love symbol, KNOW THAT YOY ARE A DISGUISED WITCH. "If you monitor my page, and you feel disgusted or irritated by any of my beautiful kids picture, KNOW YOU ARE A DEMON. "Lastly if you am have a grudge against me and you try putting it on my kids, know that you will rot in HELLFIRE. I know people with fake accounts wilk display their stupidity here♀️."

Having a year added to ones life is a thing of joy. In fact, it is the Lord's doing and not ones faithfulness or ability. Birthdays are worth celebrating, this can be done in different fashion one finds worthy and good. Some organises parties, cutting of cakes, take special trips to foreign lands or go in for tourism, or donates to motherless homes or orphanages home, or take pictures, or going to church to thank God, others prefers taking pictures. Veteran Nollywood actress, Stella Damascus has not look away as she shares stunning photos to mark her birthday. In a post she shared on her official Instagram handle which she captioned, Chineke Daalu! Thank you Lord for the gift of life, and for another year. The way you love me I can never comprehend. It's my birthday and I celebrate through it all the ups and downs, God has been faithful! He's protected me, provided for me and he gave me an amazing family, wonderful friends and and the most lovely fans. See the l...

Nigerian Actress, Charity Eke also known as Chacha Eke has shared a stunning photo of her baby bump. She looks so beautiful. Chacha Eke who is expecting her 4th child is married to Austin Faani Ikechuckwu - a movie director. In a picture she tagged "bloom season" looks very glaring that she is close to delivery, and also features her husband and her three (3) children (two girls and a boy). In October 2020, Chacha had an outburst in a video on social media, which she claimed her marriage had crashed due to domestic violence. Although she has since moved on with that temporal emotional outburst. She however later apologized that she was diagnosed with a bipolar disorder. Eke who is from Ebonyi State and daughter of Commissioner for Education in Ebonyi State, Prof. John Eke, got married to her husband in 2013. See the beautiful photos below

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is scheduled to be sentenced on June 16 after his conviction for the murder of George Floyd, a Minnesota court said on Friday, April 23. The sentencing will take place at 1:30 p.m. CT, according to the court schedule.  The calendar update came three days after a jury found Chauvin, 45, guilty on charges of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Chauvin’s attorneys will have 60 days to appeal the outcome.  Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, died after Chauvin kneeled on his neck for more than nine minutes during an arrest on May 25, 2020.  Video of the incident sparked a nationwide protest movement against police brutality and racism. Chauvin faces a minimum sentence of 12.5 years and a maximum of 40 years if he serves terms for each charge concurrently. If served consecutively, he faces between 29 and 75 years.

Don Jazzy is describing married men who are fond of disrespecting their wives as having shallow mindset. He is asking how people can educate these sort of men who treat their wives as "shit" because they paid their bride price. ''So apparently some of the men that disrespect and treat their wives like shit do so becos they paid some useless bride price. Kai how do we educate the multitude with this shallow mindset?''

Instagram comedienne, Chinonso Ukah , also known as Nons Miraj but more popularly called ‘Ada Jesus', has come out to blast people who wrote RIP on her pictures The singer and brand influencer made a post on her Instagram page that people should not mistake her for Mercy Nmesoma Obi (Ada Jesus) who passed away as a result of kidney complications. The creative and versatile Ada Jesus enjoys playing the role of a magician in her comedy skits. Her style of comedy is characterised by magical displays. Meanwhile 27-year-old Mercy Nmesoma Ada Jesus made the news after she pleaded for forgiveness from Prophet Odumeje, a popular Anambra Prophet, and veteran actress, Rita Edochie. ‘This is very scary, Pls stop writing RIP ON MY PICTURES. It’s not funny anymore’, Nons Miraj wrote. And she got reply of trending with the death of popular Ada Jesus