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Lady jumps down from window after robbing a bank (video)

A lady was spotted in a viral video jumping down from the window of an Ecobank branch in Adum area of Kumasi in Ghana, which she robbed.   The lady who contemplated on going for the money she threw down from ...

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Suspend your cashless policy now- House of Representatives orders CBN

The House of Representatives has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN to suspend the charges imposed on cash deposits in the implementation of its cashless policy.   The order for the suspension of the policy was issued during plenary ...

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Ex-President of Tunisia, Ben Ali dies in exile

Ousted President of Tunisia Zine El Abidine Ben Ali died on Thursday September 19, while on exile in Saudi Arabia.   Before his death, Ben Ali has been in intensive care unit of an unmentioned hospital for three months after battling prostate cancer ...

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Former Guinean Muslim who converted to Christianity raises alarm after fleeing to Nigeria (video)

A 20-year-old former Guinean Muslim, Grace Koulibaly took to Facebook to raise an alarm over an alleged persecution after converting Christianity, an incident that made her flee to Nigeria.   The permanent legal resident of the United States who converted ...

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Presidency speaks on Buhari sidelining Osinbajo after allegedly stripped of powers over some agencies

The Presidency has commented on speculation of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo being sidelined from governance after the inauguration of an Economic Advisory Team (EAC) to replace the Economic Management Team (EMT) and being stripped of some of his powers over ...

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Porn star, Bridget The Midget arrested for stabbing her boyfriend

Porn star, Bridget The Midget was arrested yesterday at the Las Vegas home she shares with her boyfriend who she reportedly stabbed in the leg during a fight.   Security operatives were called to their home on Wednesday September 18, ...

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#NigeriaAt59: FG releases timetable for 59th Independence anniversary celebration

The Federal Government has released the timetable of events leading to the celebration of the country’s 59th Independence anniversary.   In a press release signed by Willie Bassey, Director (Information) at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of ...

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President Buhari heads to New York to participate in the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

President Buhari will depart Abuja Sunday for New York, United States to participate in the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA74) which opened on Tuesday, September 17.   The President’s participation at this year’s gathering of world ...

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Pregnant mum hacked to death and husband stabbed in front of son, 2, as they slept at luxury South African holiday resort

A pregnant woman was hacked to death while her husband was savagely stabbed as they slept in their bed during a family break at a luxury South African holiday resort.   Karen Turner, 31, who was three months pregnant, was ...

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“I hated playing Donald Trump on ‘Saturday Night Live’, i wished a meteor killed me’ – Alec Baldwin reveals

Hollywood star and Emmy Award winning actor, Alec Baldwin has revealed he never enjoyed playing the role of US President Donald Trump on Popular TV show, Saturday Night Live, and wished to stop after the first season. Baldwin has also ...

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Kevin Spacey sexual assault accuser dies

A male massage therapist who accused Kevin Spacey of sexual assault has died, a lawyer for the man confirmed his death on Wednesday, September 18.   “His untimely death was, to his family, a devastating shock that they are struggling to process ...

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Lagos State governor gives N20K each to 315 returnees from South Africa

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday, September 18th gave N20,000 to each of the second batch of 315 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa.   The fresh batch of returnees arrived a week after another 187 Nigerians fleeing xenophobia ...

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Nigerian man, Nonso Okafor arrested in India for allegedly duping several women by pretending to be a wealthy foreigner (Photo)

A Nigerian man identified as Nonso George Okafor has been arrested by India’s Cyber Crime Cell for allegedly duping several women of money by pretending to be a wealthy foreigner.   According to a police statement, Okafor used to talk to ...

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Nigerian Army general asks for removal of General heading a panel investigating him over theft of N400m

At the opening of a court-martial at the army officers’ mess located at Asokoro in Abuja on Tuesday September 17, Hakeem Otiki, the major-general standing trial over the alleged theft of N400m asked for the removal of Lamidi Adeosun, a lieutenant-general heading the ...

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Twitter stories: Lady cries out for help as thieves rob her home

A twitter user has sent many into panic after she came on the social media space to cry for help. According to her, armed robbers are currently robbing her home and she is locked in a room with her kids ...

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Nigerian Army refutes claims Maiduguri is under attack

The Nigerian Army has denied reports that Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, is under attack. In a statement released this morning, the Army says Maiduguri at the moment is peaceful and calm. Read the statement below   Information circulating on ...

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The only reason Oyo-Ita was sacked is because President Buhari never forgives – Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri has reacted to reports that President Buhari asked the Head of Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita to proceed on indefinite leave and has announced Mrs Folasade Yemi-Esan as her acting successor.   According to Reno, ‘the only reason ...

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18-year-old notorious Indian Hemp dealer arrested in Katsina

The Katsina Police Command has arrested a notorious teenage suspected Indian Hemp dealer identified as Abdullahi Lawal.   Spokesperson of the command, SP Isah Gambo, who confirmed the arrest on Tuesday, September 17, said the 18-year-old suspect was nabbed during ...

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Democrat donor, Ed Buck arrested for running a drug den and preying on gay black men

Prominent California Democratic Party donor, Edward Buck was arrested on Tuesday September 17, for running a drug house after a man overdosed in his West Hollywood home.   The well-known activist in California politics who donated to former President Barack Obama and former ...

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President Trump appoints Robert O’Brien as new national security adviser

President Donald Trump has named Robert O’Brien, the current envoy for hostage affairs, as the new national security adviser following the resignation of John Bolton last week. “I am pleased to announce that I will name Robert C. O’Brien, currently ...

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Nigerian human trafficking kingpin handed 6 life sentences and an additional 129 years imprisonment in South Africa

A Nigerian man identified as Ediozi Odi has been handed 6 life sentences and an additional 129 years imprisonment after being found guilty of human trafficking and related charges.   The Nigerian national was arraigned before Judge Natvarlil Ranchod of the Gauteng High ...

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