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Ritualists Explain How They Use Children For Sacrifices

Two men have been recorded offering to behead a child, crack open their skull and remove their brain to bring business success to an undercover reporter. The gruesome offer was captured by the BBC, as they investigated a series of gruesome murders in the East

Tonto Dikeh reacts to Davido registering for NYSC

Nollywood actress, and mother of one Tonto Dikeh has reacted to the now viral news of singer, Davido registering for the one year mandatory National Youth Service Corps, NYSC. The singer got many people talking on social media yesterday, when he shared photos

Sylvester 'Rambo' Stallone under probe for sexual assault

US prosecutors have launched a probe to determine whether film star Sylvester Stallone should be charged in connection with a sexual assault reported last year. "A case was presented today by the Santa Monica Police Department regarding Sylvester Stallone,

Polytechnic Rector Arrested For Allegedly Forging PhD Certificate

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has arrested a polytechnic rector over alleged forgery of a doctorate degree certificate. Spokesperson of the commission, Mrs Rasheedat Okoduwa, said this in a statement

World Cup: FIFA considers more slots for Africa

The visiting President of world football governing body, FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has said if the organisation should consider increasing the number of teams that will be participating in the World Cup he would propose two more slots for Africa. Infantino made

Koffi Olomide charged with assault for kicking dancer

Star Congolese rumba singer Koffi Olomide, who was expelled from Kenya at the weekend after allegedly kicking one of his dancers, was charged with assault and battery Tuesday, a judicial source told AFP. The source, who asked not to be identified, said the

There is hope for Nigeria's economy, says Osinbajo

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday said despite the current harsh economic conditions in the country, there was hope for Nigeria. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, Osinbajo gave the assurance

Budget Padding: Gbajabiamila Distances Self, Calls For Calm

The majority leader of the House Of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has distanced himself from having a hand in the ongoing budget padding controversy that has engulfed the House. In a statement on Monday, the lawmaker said that he has worked well with

Ebonyi State Governor Supports Death Penalty For Kidnappers

The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, in Abakaliki on Monday said death penalty as punishment for kidnapping was the way to discourage people from the crime. According to the Governor, who spoke during an anti-corruption summit held by the state government

FIFA clears Ola Aina to play for Nigeria

Hull City on loan Chelsea defender Ola Aina has been given the all clear by world football governing body FIFA to represent Nigeria against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon when both teams clash in the World Cup 2018 Qualifiers. Aina who completed his switch

Man Nabbed For Duping Lagosians Over Job Availability

According to a twitter user, this man and his team have been collecting N7,500 from @LSETF applicants. He was finally apprehended today. LSETF also confirmed the news by retweeting it. LSETF means Lagos Employment Trust Fund. It's an initiative of the Lagos

Japan To Sponsor 29 Nigerians For Master Degrees

The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) says it is sponsoring 29 Nigerians to Japan for their Master's degree under the Japanese Government Official Development Assistance. A statement issued today in Abuja by Ms Salamatu Baba, Public Relations

Tekno Credits Davido For Helping Him Into Spotlight

This recent confession was revealed by a Billboard Magazine feature which predicts the Pana Crooner as going international after his Nigerian brother in song, Starboy Wizkid. According to Billboard, "Tekno credits Davido with helping him earn recognition in

AMAA releases nominees for 2019 awards (Full list)

List of nominees for the 2019 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has been released. 'The Delivery Boy' and 'King of Boys' got the most nominations for the 2019 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the much-anticipated

EFCC arrests 25 LAUTECH students for Internet Fraud

25 students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomosho, Oyo State have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over their alleged involvement in cybercrime including romance scam, love scam, possession of forged

APC Rejects Suit Seeking Third Term For Buhari

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the suit seeking an amendment of the constitution to allow President Muhammadu Buhari to run for a third term in office. Charles Enya, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi state, reportedly

3 Spanish Footballers Jailed For R*ping Minor

Three former Spanish football players were each sentenced on Thursday to 38 years in prison for gang-raping a minor in 2017, the latest high-profile sexual violence case in Spain. The three men at the time played for fourth division club Arandina FC. "They

Man buys flowers for his girlfriend's heartbroken bestie

A Twitter user identified as @abii_gibson has humored her followers on social media with the heartwarming story of what her considerate lover did for her best friend. According to @abii_gibson, her boyfriend extended a kind gesture to her female friend who