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An attempt by the family of the budding songwriter, Daniel Chibuike Ikeagwuchi, who was shot dead by a policeman in Port Harcourt to seek justice at the Rivers State Judicial Commission of Inquiry was thrown out at today’s sitting.   ...

A former BBC journalist and his partner were both found dead in the same room at home, an inquest has heard.   John Stevenson, 68, was found on the floor near his bed in Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, on 12 ...

The father of Chisom Chukwuneke, the girl who had seven A1s in the 2019 WAEC examination, has paid her a touching tribute. Sharing his tribute on Facebook, her dad who had flown her out to South Africa to have a ...

Diego Maradona’s body arrived at the presidential palace in Argentina today as a grieving country prepares to pay its last respects to the flawed football genius who died on Wednesday at the age of 60.  As a crowd of weeping ...

Former Nigeria head of state, Yakubu Gowon, has denied allegations that he took to the United Kingdom “half of the Central Bank of Nigeria”.   A member of the UK Parliament, Tom Tugendhat, made the claims during a debate on ...

Can you tell them apart. Twitter users have been left lost and confused after a lady — Skai Jackson shared a photo of herself telling her followers this is me and my mom. The photos have got many talking, as ...

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted leave to a civil society group to commence a suit seeking detailed information on N523m which the Federal Government claimed to have spent on feeding of school children during the Covid-19 lockdown ...

Ladies who are fans of TikTok and YouTube star Sir Cruse will be shocked to learn he is 54 years old, and not 29.   For years, Cruse’s fans believed he was in his 20s because of his youthful appearance. ...

Sudan’s former prime minister and top opposition figure Sadiq al-Mahdi is dead. He died from a coronavirus infection on Thursday, his party said. The 84-year-old was the country’s last democratically elected prime minister before he was toppled in 1989 by ...

The police in Lagos have arrested four suspected armed robbers terrorizing Alakuko area of the State and its environs. Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement said the police operatives attached to Alakuko Station, with the help ...

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden received congratulations for his election victory from China’s President Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Biden is prepared to give a speech highlighting the challenges Americans face as Covid-19 cases surge on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday. ...

Millions of women will get free tampons after Scotland’s Parliament unanimously passed a landmark vote.   It means Scotland will become the first country to make period products freely available. The law introduces a legal right of free access to ...

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, revealed that it has reached out to the British Government over the threat by the UK Parliament, to impose sanctions on Nigerian officials over their roles in the EndSARS protests.   The Minister of Foreign ...

An Ekiti State High Court on Tuesday sentenced two persons, Adekunle Osho, 31, and Chinedu Ugwu, 34, to death by hanging for armed robbery. Justice Adekunle Adeleye said Osho and Ugwu were actively involved in robbery and were linked with ...

Self-acclaimed African giant, Burna Boy, has declared himself number one after Grammys nomination.   Burna’s latest album ‘Twice as Tall’ got nominated for the Best Global Music Album category. This is his second nomination. Recall in 2019, his previous album ...

BBNaija star, Laycon has described Erica as one of the amazing and wonderful people he has known.  In a recent interview, Laycon spoke highly of Erica regardless of the long-lasting feud between them. Recall the rapper cum reality tv star ...

The police in Kano has arrested a 21-year-old, Kabiru Mahmud, with 49 parcels of Indian hemp.   The police spokesperson in Kano, Abdullahi Kiyawa said that Mr Mahmud was arrested at Danbire village while transporting the substance from his family ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has expressed its commitment to deploying more technology and innovation to further enhance the transparency of the electoral process.   INEC said the use of its public viewing portal during the governorship elections in Edo ...

The Weeknd has taken aim at the Grammys and said they “remain corrupt” after the singer wasn’t given a single nomination.   The 30-year-old, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, said that the board that decide who is up ...

Kim Kardashian has visited death row as she fights to have another prisoner freed from jail.   The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star is using her legal know-how and celebrity status once more to help free someone she believes ...

Former big brother Naija housemate, Erica Nlewedim’s best friend and personal manager DonMikeOne, has called out Laycon over an interview.   Laycon in a recent interview with Pulse sent a sweet message to Erica saying; “You are wonderful, you are ...

Crossdresser, Bobrisky has finally revealed his lover, and true to it, he is MALE.   He shared a video asking his man to llok at the camera but he REFUSED. Teasing him and saying, some one is shy, Bob continued ...

A constabulary, Basiru has been arrested by operatives of the Kano State Shariah police popularly known as Hisbah in Rumawa area, Ungogo Local government area for alleged s.e.x.ual exploitation.   It was also gathered that Basiru’s accomplice, one Jamilu has ...

    A man has been accused of raping and killing a young mum in Brazil before tying a 11-year-old girl next to the dead body. The lady, Rhayany Rhutila Moraes Silva aged 30 was allegedly attacked by the man ...

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo and Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski, are three of the notable names shortlisted by FIFA for this year’s Men Best Player award.   FIFA also announced candidates for Puskas, Men’s Best Coach, goalkeepers and among ...