No Covid-19 death in Nigeria for the 12th day

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) over the weekend reported 51 new cases of Covid-19 and zero death for the 12th consecutive day. The nation’s death toll remains static at 2,061. In contrast, globally it has ballooned to 3,114,009, ...

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Sultan’s group, NSCIA, declares support for Isa Pantami, warns CAN President

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, has issued strong warning to the President of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Rev. Samson Ayokunle over his call that the Department of State Services, DSS, should probe alleged link of embattled ...

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Stop defending Baba Ijesha, Iyabo Ojo warns colleagues (Video)

Iyabo Ojo has warned her colleagues who have been flooding social media with messages defending Baba Ijesha. She recorded a video warning them to stop and remember their daughters or sons could also be victims. She also asked them to ...

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Eight killed as bandits attack church, kidnap others in Kaduna

Bandits have attacked Haske Baptist Church in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing eight people while several worshippers were abducted. An unspecified number of worshippers also sustained varying degrees of injuries with a medical doctor, Zakariah Dogo Yaro ...

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My dad wanted me to be a mechanic — Taribo West

The former Super  Eagles defender has revealed some of his past struggles and how his father wanted him to become a road side mechanic “My journey to being a world-famous soccer player wasn’t easy. The war started right from my ...

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Two arrested allegedly with human skulls at Muslim cemetery in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command on Saturday confirmed the arrest of two suspected ritualists with human skulls at a Muslim cemetery. ASP Mohammed Jalige, the command’s Public Relations Officer, who confirmed their arrest said that the suspects were also caught ...

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FRSC bans Ampera vehicles on Nigerian roads

The Federal Road Safety Corps has alerted Nigerians on the withdrawal of about 10,000 Ampera Motor vehicles by its manufacturer, Frankfurt-Opel. In a statement issued on Sunday, FRSC indicated that the vehicles were withdrawn because of their battery-related problems. The ...

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UFC: God bless him – Jorge Masvidal reacts after losing to Kamaru Usman

Jorge Masvidal, an American mixed martial artist, has spoken after losing to Kamaru Usman, a US-based Nigerian boxer, on Saturday in UFC 261. Masvidal prayed to ‘God to bless’ Usman after losing to the 33-year-old, adding that he caught him ...

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I will curse Baba Ijesha if found guilty – Biodun Okeowo

Nollywood actress, Biodun Okeowo has vowed to lay curses on her colleague, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha if he is found guilty of paedophilia. Baba Ijesha was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl. ...

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One feared dead, five injured in Katsina stampede for Ramadan gifts

At least, one person died while five others sustained injuries during a commotion by beggars struggling to get Ramadan gifts in Katsina State. The incident happened on Saturday evening but security sources confirmed the incident to The punch on Sunday. ...

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Breaking: Imo State House Of Assembly On Fire

  Imo State House of Assembly is currently on fire, TGB news team can authoritatively report.   This is coming few hours after some unknown gunmen attacked the house of Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma.   The cause of the ...

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I once thanked fan who slapped me — Lateef Adedimeji

Popular actor, Lateef Adedimeji, has said that he once had to thank a fan for slapping him out of excitement. He told Sunday Scoop, “Out of excitement, a fan suddenly gave me a ‘hot’ slap. She said, ‘Oh my God! ...

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Twitter deletes Keyamo’s leaked chat with Eedris for ‘violating rules’

Popular microblogging site, Twitter, has deleted the tweets by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, where he leaked the chat between him and Eedris Abdulkareem. Twitter said the tweets, which also contained Abdulkareem’s phone number, were ...

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British-Nigerian Folajimi dies trying to save woman in River Thames

A 20 year-old British-Nigerian Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, has died, while trying to save a woman who jumped into River Thames in London. Folajimi jumped into the river as well, but died. The tragedy occurred on Saturday. Multiple reports and posts on ...

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Why I approached Keyamo for assistance in 2018 — Eedris Abdulkareem

Veteran Nigerian singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has taken to his verified Instagram account to reply to the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN), who stated that the singer’s new song, Jaga Jaga reloaded, is a poor attempt ...

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Police sacks officer who killed Jelili Bakare for questioning search

The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed Inspector Jonathan Kampani (AP No 278055) attached to Mounted Troop of the Force. Kampani fired and killed Jelili Bakare at Quinox Lounge, Sangotedo area of Lagos, on March 18, 2021. He had wanted ...

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Man City beat Tottenham to retain League Cup

Manchester City claimed a fourth consecutive League Cup on Sunday with a dominant display to beat Tottenham 1-0 in front of 8,000 fans at Wembley. Aymeric Laporte’s header eight minutes from time finally ended Tottenham’s resistance as their 13-year wait ...

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Son faces 15 years in prison for killing, eating his mother

A 28-year-old Spanish man is on trial for murder and desecrating a body after he killed his own mother, chopped up her body into pieces and shared them with his dog. Alberto Sanchez Gomez, now known as the “cannibal of ...

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Woman, 90, loses £23MILLION to phone scammers who claimed her identity had been used in a serious crime in China

A 90-year-old woman has been conned out of £23million by scammers in Hong Kong who posed as Chinese officials in the city’s biggest recorded phone scam. Police on Tuesday said scammers targeted an elderly woman living in a mansion on ...

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RHOA’s Claudia Jordan claims Kanye West ‘tried to’ date her while still with ex Kim Kardashian

Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Claudia Jordan alleged Kanye West ‘tried to’ hook up with her while he was still romantically involved with his ex Kim Kardashian. During an appearance on The Domenick Nati Show this week, the 48-year-old talk ...

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Lizzy Anjorin gushes over her husband in new loved-up video

Nollywood actress, Lizzy Anjorin took to her Instagram page to pray to her husband, for supporting her through her difficult moments. Sharing a loved-up video of them together, She prayed for the blessings of God on him as she revealed ...

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Nigerians donate N1m to armed Lagos cop assaulted by civilian

Stunned by his professional conduct and exceptional calmness in the face of provocation by a civilian, some Nigerians have presented a one million naira cash gift to an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Sunday Erhabor. A traffic offender, Victor Ebhomenyen, had ...

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