Category: Viral
Modupe Temitope Dada, Wife of AFRIMA President Mike Dada is dead
Modupe Temitope Dada, wife of Mike Dada, the Executive Producer and President of the All Africa Music Awards, has passed away. NewsNGR reports that Mike Dada announced in a statement on Monday that his wife passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, surrounded by family at Duchess Hospital in Ikeja, Lagos State, after a…
Why Bobrisky was arrested at Seme border – NIS
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the arrest of popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, at the Seme border while attempting to leave the country. NewsNGR reports that the arrest was confirmed in a statement released by DCI KT Udo, the Service Public Relations Officer, on Monday. The NIS stated that Bobrisky…
Ediga Bede Agbo appointed Otukpo health varsity acting VC as board fires Prof Ujah
Professor Ediga Bede Agbo has been appointed as the acting Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO). Prof. Ediga Agbo emerged as the acting Vice Chancellor of the University during a special meeting of the Governing Council held on the seventeenth of October, 2024, and headed by the Pro Chancellor and…
Governing Council dethrones Prof Ujah, FUHSO VC
The Governing Council has suspended Professor Innocent Ujah as the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State.The Council, at a meeting today in Otukpo, announced Professor Ediga Agbo as Acting Vice Chancellor.The former VC whose tenure ends this November was barred from stepping foot on the University premises. Like this:…
Niger: Bandits kill 3 travelers, abduct two farmers
Suspected bandits have killed three people in an attack on the Bangi-Kotonkoro road in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident occurred on Sunday morning around 9:00 am when the gunmen blocked the road and opened fire on passing vehicles. Alhaji Shehu Kotonkoro, whose car was involved in the attack, said the victims…
BBNaija Season9 winner Kellyrae: ‘I’m not rich yet, stop asking me for money
Big Brother Naija Season 9 winner, Kellyrae, has expressed frustration over the flood of financial requests from family and friends. The reality star shared that ever since he mentioned online that he gave his wife, Kassia, N55 million from his prize money, he has been inundated with constant requests for financial assistance. He revealed this…
Gunmen kill three, kidnap scores on Gusau-Funtua road
Gunmen suspected to be bandits, armed with sophisticated weapons, attacked workers from the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) along the Gusau-Funtua road on Sunday. The workers were en route to Abuja for an official assignment when the attack occurred. During the assault, the commission’s coordinator and several others were abducted and taken into…
Coup: Tinubu afraid of army – Asari Dokubo
Former militant leader Asari Dokubo has reiterated his claims that members of the Nigerian Army are deeply involved in oil bunkering in the Niger Delta. Asari stated that President Bola Tinubu instructed him to address the media on the matter, accusing soldiers of being at the center of oil theft in the region. In June,…
Nigeria now burial ground of policies – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern over Nigeria’s stagnation in terms of growth and development, lamenting that the nation has become a “burial ground of policies” due to the lack of proper implementation. Speaking at the 8th Brigadier General Michael Agu (retired) annual distinguished lecture and awards ceremony at the Obasanjo Space Centre in…
How Fani Kayode’s close aide, Mark Ndifereke died
Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has announced the sudden passing of his close aide, Mark Ndifreke, who died on October 13, 2024. Fani-Kayode shared the news in a message to Vanguard late Sunday night, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of Mr. Mark, who had worked with him for nearly three decades. “Mark…
Nigerian military warns over calls to overthrow Tinubu from seat
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned against calls for a military coup in Nigeria, stating that it is a treasonable offence. The warning followed a viral video circulating on social media, urging the Nigerian military to take over power from President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In response, the military, in a statement on Monday by its…
Army breaks silence on appointing new Chief of Army Staff amid death rumours of Lagbaja
The Defence Headquarters has dispelled reports claiming it appointed a senior officer as the Acting Chief of Army Staff. Speculation about the health of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, who has been on leave and out of the country since September, intensified after viral reports of his death, which were…
DSS replaces Tinubu’s Chief Security Officer
The Department of State Services (DSS) has removed Adegboyega Fasasi as Chief Security Officer (CSO) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, replacing him with Rasheed Atanda Lawal, a Deputy Director, according to The Nation. While the reasons for Fasasi’s removal remain unclear as of Sunday evening, sources suggest the move was prompted by DSS Director-General Tosin…
Nigerian Army retires 11 Major Generals, 4 Brigadier Generals
The Nigerian Army has officially retired 15 senior officers from its Artillery Corps, marking a notable transition in its leadership. The retirees include 11 Major Generals and four Brigadier Generals, all of whom played pivotal roles in providing artillery firepower support to frontline forces throughout their careers. The retirement ceremony was held at the Nigerian…
‘I can’t do it’ – Omoni Oboli recalls refusal to kiss director for movie role
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has shared how she lost a movie role after refusing to kiss a film director during an audition. NewsNGR gathered that Oboli recounted the incident on comedian AY’s Glasshouse Show, explaining that it occurred after she returned to Nigeria following a break to raise her children abroad. She said,…
Benue State begins resettlement of internally displaced persons
The Benue State government has initiated the resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs), with 3,698 individuals returning to their ancestral homes over the weekend. These displaced persons, who have been living in various camps across the state for periods ranging from three to twelve years due to armed conflicts, are part of a broader effort…
Falana steps in as Nigerian govs insist EFCC must be scraped
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has stated that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are essential institutions that should remain operational in Nigeria. His stance comes in response to the controversial calls from 16 governors across the country advocating for the scrapping of…
Benue State goes digital, approves 253 jobs for BENDISMEA
Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has approved by the recruitment of a technical team for the Benue State Digital Infrastructure Services Management Enforcement Agency (BENDISMEA). This is aimed at enhancing digital infrastructure and technology in Benue State. With this approval, a total of 253 job openings are now available for the youth of…
UK deports 44 Nigerian, Ghanaian Asylum seekers in largest single flight
The United Kingdom has deported 44 Nigerian and Ghanaian asylum seekers, marking the highest number of deportations on a single flight, as reported by the UK Guardian. This mass deportation occurred just 48 hours after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a contentious agreement to deport migrants arriving via small boats to the Chagos Islands,…
Chaos at Lekki Tollgate as police arrest, tear gas #EndSARS memorial protesters
Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force reportedly fired shots and deployed tear gas on Sunday to disperse protesters at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State. NewsNGR reports that the demonstrators had gathered to honor the victims of the October 2020 #EndSARS protests, which were held to protest police brutality. Eyewitnesses said the peaceful procession was…