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Chaos erupted at the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) convention in Abuja on Friday as heavy gunfire rocked the old parade ground near the International Conference Center. Videos circulating online show students, who had gathered to elect a new set of national leaders, scrambling for safety amid the sound of gunfire. The cause of the shooting remains unclear....
Prince Kassim Afegbua, former spokesman of ex-military President Ibrahim Babangida and a former Commissioner for Information in the administration of Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has thrown his hat into the ring for the upcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State. Afegbua made his intentions known at the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) secretariat, citing infrastructural decay and leadership...
9News Nigeria The 64 years old General overseer of Way Of Salvation Ministry has married 18 Years old chorister as second wife Apostle Udofia Thompson married sister Blessing of the church main choir to be the 2nd Mama to all members. Just recently, Pentecostal churches Pastors who were previously against polygamy, but have 2nd, 3rd or 4th wife under cover have started...
9News Nigeria The Nigerian Ports Authority has reinstated the operation of INTEL Nigeria Limited in the ports. This was stated in a letter addressed by the Lagos State Port Authority. The immediate past government of the Former President of Nigeria, Muhammad Buhari, stopped the operation of INTEL for years but the current government of President, Bola Tinubu reinstated INTEL Nigeria Limited in...
The manager of Arsenal Football Club, Mikel Arteta has expressed his delight at the recent form of his forward player, Kai Havertz. The German scored the winning goal against Brentford in the Premier League last week and scored the opening goal against Lens in the UEFA Champions League. Mikel Arteta confirmed that Kai Havertz's confidence is high while speaking in...
Rising and Highly talented UK-based Nigerian Afrofusion singer & songwriter Yetunde just delivered a brand new beautiful record titled 'Promise'. One of the rising & glowing lights of Afrofusion & Afrobeats in the United Kingdom, Yetunde delivers an infectious feel-good love melody that you can’t help but sing along to as she boldly sings about and to her love interest. Born...
L-R: Jennifer Awirigwe, Sola Adesakin, Yetunde Akande, Otun Mistura, Grace Anusie The ELOY Conference and Awards, a prestigious initiative aimed at encouraging and honouring, celebrating women across various sectors, recently held its annual ceremony with the theme of empowering women through innovation and technology. This extraordinary event showcased the outstanding achievements and contributions of women who are making a significant...
Following the incredible success of his hit song “This Year (Blessings),” Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter Victor Thompson has released his debut album. The eighteen-track album features his hit song “This Year (Blessings),” the remix with Gunna, the extended, French, Brazilian, North African, and acoustic versions of the song, and ten other exciting tracks. Stream here. Listen below: The post Victor Thompson Unveils...
Famous street-hop artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, has bragged about being wealthy and owning about 30 mansions. He informed fans that he is a low-key millionaire that has different houses are scattered across Lagos and Ogun states. The ‘Zazu’ crooner spoke in the latest episode of the Afrobeats Podcast hosted by UK-based journalist, Adesope ‘ShopsyDoo’ Olajide. Portable also said he...
Popular R&B/Soul singer, Chibuzor Oji, better known as Faze, says he has never drank alcohol, smoked any type of illicit substances or taken hard drugs. The veteran artiste, who was part of the defunct Plantashun Boiz, made the revelation during a recent interview on TVC. Faze said a healthy lifestyle was responsible for the longevity of his melodious singing voice and...
  First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has stated that the fight against HIV/AIDS can only be won with the active involvement of leaders of various communities. She spoke in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, at the commemoration of the Year 2023 World AIDS Day with the theme, “Let Communities Lead”. According to a statement by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, the gathering was organised by...
President Bola Tinubu has said that in recognition of the role of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in the development of public tertiary education in Nigeria, his administration will continue to support and strengthen the intervention activities of the Fund. President Tinubu made the declaration in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital during the Commissioning of TETFund sponsored projects at the...
Heartland has beefed up its technical crew with the addition of two new coaches. Ifeanyi Nwachukwu, a former head coach of SKE, Port Harcourt, has been appointed first assistant coach, while John Gaadi will serve as goalkeeper trainer 2. The two coaches have been presented to the players ahead of this weekend’s Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 11 encounter against Shooting...
The Defence Headquarters said the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the last week have resulted in the killing of more than 180 terrorists, arrest of 204 others and rescue of 234 kidnapped victims. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj Gen Edward Buba, said in a statement on Friday that the operations involved land and air interdictions...
The intervention by Tinubu aimed to maintain the status quo, with Akeredolu continuing as governor and Aiyedatiwa as the deputy governor, according to the Presidency. ...
Abiodun says his administration has established the Ministry of Mineral Resources in preparation for the state’s new status. ...
In this article, we explore the vibrant economic landscape of East Africa, where a dynamic interplay of factors has propelled specific nations to the forefront of the region's economic growth. ...
If you and your wife are trying to conceive, then it would be best to avoid these 8-sperm killing foods in order to make conception easier! ...
Here's why reverse cowgirl is the leading cause of penile fractures. ...
His team didn't want to tell him about the fire so he could focus on his tour at the time. ...
The allegations had been levied against him since June 2020 and had been under investigation ever since. ...
A SKYDIVER whose parachute malfunctioned miraculously survived the shocking fall but landed in more trouble. Joan Murray leapt from plane at 14,500 feet in what could have been her last dive from the sky. x/@MorbidfulJoan Murray jumped from plane at 14,500ft but her chute didn’t open Wilmington CaresThe woman miraculously survived and lived until 70 GettyMurray landed on a mound of venomous...
A MUM who was the victim of a “vicious and relentless” otter attack has revealed she still sees the beast when she goes to sleep. Jen Royce also shared that she is so traumatised that she now burns effigies of the creatures that were once her favourite animal. Kennedy Newsand MediaJen Royce was savaged by an otter in August Kennedy Newsand MediaShe...
A High Court sitting in Ilorin has sentenced a traditional ruler and two others to life imprisonment for conspiracy and kidnapping. Those convicted are the Sarkin Fulani of Kwara, Usman Adamu, his brother, and one Gidaddo Idris. They were tried and convicted of kidnapping one Abubakar Ahmad sometime in 2022. The convicts were said to have collected a ransom of N1 million...
No fewer than 20,000 refugees have fled the Republic of Cameroon to seek asylum in Taraba State, Nigeria. The refugees camping in five local government areas of Sardauna, Kurmi, Gashaka, Ussa and Takum, are appealing to federal and state governments as well as non-governmental organizations for assistance to ameliorate their sufferings. The Taraba State government has assured them of their safety...
The All Progressives Congress Youth Business Community in Kano (APC-YBCK) has dragged the governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, to the United Nations over alleged harassment of justices.The group took a protest to the UN House in Abuja on Friday, where it called on the international community to sanction the Kano State government and its supporters for threatening the...
The Defence Headquarters said on Friday troops in the various theatres of operations across the country killed 180 suspected terrorists and arrested 204 others in one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, said in a statement on Friday, 234 hostages were rescued during the period. He said the operations involved land and air interdictions across the theatres...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has promised to inject $30 billion into projects to tackle climate-related crises in developing nations. The UAE President, Mohammad bin Zayed, who announced this at the opening ceremony of the United Nations’ COP 28 Climate Summit on Friday, said the $30bn donation would bridge current gaps in climate finance and help stimulate private investment. The...
The Kogi State Police Command has said it will launch a thorough investigation into an attack on the residence of the Kogi State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the early hours of Friday.In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP William Ayah, the police confirmed that unknown gunmen stormed the quarters of the REC, firing sporadically.Revealing the details...
The Muri/Sam Campaign Council under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has condemned the assassination attempt on Dr. Hale Gabriel Longpet, the INEC Resident Commissioner for Kogi state. In a statement by Isaiah Davies Ijele, the Director of New Media Muri/Sam Campaign Council, the party alleged that the attack was carried out by thugs loyal to Governor Yahaya Bello. Acknowledging the timely...
9News Nigeria The Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has directed his followers to stay on course. Kanu issued the directive during his routine meeting with his legal team, led by his special counsel, Aloy Ejimakor. This was disclosed by Ejimakor on social media on Thursday. The IPOB leader commended those who have impacted positively during his ongoing...
9News Nigeria A military helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force has crash-landed and exploded at the NAF Base in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, 9News Nigeria has learnt. Though what led to the crash could not be immediately ascertained as at the time of writing this report, it was learnt that the incident occurred around 7.50am on Monday,...
Everton Football Club have officially submitted its appeal to challenge the ten-point deduction for breaking the Premier League financial fair play rule. The club confirmed in a statement which was released on the club's website that they had made their appeal with the Chair of the Premier League's Judicial Panel on Friday, which will now lead to the appointment of...
Nigeria's Afrobeats dominance shines on Spotify's 2023 most streamed songs in Sub-Saharan Africa. In a testament to the global ascent of Nigerian mainstream music, Afrobeats has asserted its influence on Spotify's most streamed songs in sub-Saharan Africa for 2023. The top 10 list boasts an impressive representation of eight Nigerian songs, underscoring the genre's continuous impact across the continent. Ruger's chart-topping...
Charts topping South African singer and songwriter Tyla joins Zane Lowe on Apple Music’s “New Music Daily” to discuss her new single, “Truth or Dare.” They discuss the making of the new single, reflect on her smash-hit “Water” changing her life, recent collaborations with Summer Walker and Travis Scott, and more. Tyla on having fun making her new single It was so...
There’s double unseriousness in the newest episode of the fun-filled series, University of Cruise! “After the fleeting peace in the previous episode, our rascal undergraduates take an interesting decision. At the beginning, it earns them fame and respect. Afterwards? They are greeted with slaps and threats for their greed. In the midst of all the drama, the lens focuses on Etim...
Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala has playfully announced that she is single and looking for three boyfriends. The FC Barcelona Femeni star made it known that her search is spurred by the fact that December is here and she wants men who will take care of her. The 29-year-old footballer said two of the men must be residing in Nigeria while...
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigeria Police Force have cleared ace singer, Dapo Oyebanjo also known as D’banj, of rape and fraud allegations. CorrectNG recalls that the popular musician was arrested and detained by the commission on 6th of December 2022. It was alleged that D’Banj and some government officials colluded to introduce ghost...
The Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Caroline Adepoju, has revealed a proposal to deploy e-gates and more logistics to airports and other entry sites to strengthen border security and migration management across the country. Adepoju disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Abuja on Friday, stating that electronic gates would be installed at select airports to...
In a bid to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal, the Federal Government on Thursday said a new minimum wage regime would come into effect on 1st of April 12024. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, who disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja, said the current thirty thousand naira minimum wage would expire...
An overworked student at Ping Ding Shan Vocational and Technical College in Henan province in central China, identified as Li Hao, passed away unexpectedly after an intense period of live-streaming video games. LEADERSHIP reports that records obtained by Chinese media outlets confirm that Li had streamed for a gruelling five nights straight before his death. Research shows that high-stress work can...
The National President of Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), Alh Aliyu Otta – Uthman, has urged the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, Mr Umar Muhammed, to intensify efforts at tackling security challenges in the state. Otta-Uthman made the appeal when he led a delegation of the IEDPU on a courtesy visit...
Popular Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon has asserted that the world is specifically designed to harm men. Okanlawon stated this in a controversial post on his official X handle on Thursday evening. Expressing his views on how the world was structured, the actor wrote: “The world is designed to kill men. Take a minute to think this through.” Reacting to the post, a...
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced an investigation into the attack on the home of the Kogi State INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner Gabriel Longpet. The Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) in Kogi State, SP William Ovye Aya in a statement on Friday said the Commissioner of Police Bethrand Onuoha condemned the attack on the REC resident. Narrating what transpired at the...
Edo Governor Obaseki extends birthday wishes to deputy amidst political feud. ...
The helicopter reportedly crashlanded shortly after it took off for an operation in Rivers State. ...
The CBN naira redesign policy was first announced in October 2022 when the apex bank announced the introduction of the new ₦200, ₦500 and ₦1,000 banknotes. ...
He acknowledged that the timing of his joke was a bit off. ...
Aww, motherhood looks great on her already! ...
Russian soldiers died after lighting a fire beside a pile of ammunition, per Russian outlet 161.ru.An RPG-7 grenade launcher shell rolled into the fire and exploded, killing at least 12, it said.The marines lit the fire on their lunch break. Russia is now investigating, per the report.At least 12 Russian marines were killed when an RPG shell rolled into...
The demonstration backfired horribly, with the window cracking and the livestream audio picking up a stunned Musk muttering "Oh my f---ing god," in the background.A second attempt went just as badly, with Musk joking that there was "room for improvement" after the Cybertruck's rear window also smashed.Four years later, Holzhausen successfully repeated the infamous stunt at yesterday's Cybertruck launch...
THIS is the moment Russia lost a dozen elite marines when they cooked food on an open fire and triggered an explosion from nearby live ammunition. Eight more were wounded in the incident that Vladimir Putin’s regime has sought to cover-up. East2WestThe men killed were Elite Russian troops from the 155th Separate Guards Marine Brigade A video of the blast shows a huge...
A SINISTER “cave of death” in Costa Rica kills any living creature that dares to step inside. The deadly cave is located on the edge of the Poas Volcano in Costa Rica and is strictly prohibited from entering. www.recreoverde.com/cueva-de-la-muerteSinister ‘Cave of Death’ kills anyone who enters almost instantly www.recreoverde.com/cueva-de-la-muerteThe deadly pothole is located on the hot spring resort territory in...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says gunmen have attacked the residence of its Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State.The commission, in a communiqué made available , said the attack happened around 3:30 am today, Friday, December 1, 2023.It noted that the armed men engaged security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until reinforcements...
Israel resumed combat operations in Gaza today after a seven-day truce with Hamas broke down. The Israeli military began launching airstrikes on the region hours ago after accusing Hamas of firing toward Israel and violating the truce agreement — which allowed for the release of hostages. Sirens warning of incoming rockets sounded in communities surrounding the Gaza Strip and the city...
By Bayo Davids In a bid to reposition the Peoples Democratic Party for future challenges, a United States of America non-profit organization of dedicated members of the party, Diasporans for PDP, has called on the Acting National Chairman of the party, Umar Damagum to waste no further time in convening a mini convention to fill vacant national offices. In a letter...
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has claimed it is now harder to win the Premier League.Guardiola was speaking to the media on Friday, ahead of the visit of Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.According to him, Spurs have “always been up there” since Mauricio Pochettino became their manager.“It is a more difficult competition to win and I have said many...
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