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“I’m sorry for not listening when you warned me about this boy” – 21-year woman apologises to her mother before she d!ed after being set ablaze by her boyfriend

“Mama, I’m sorry for not listening when you warned me about this boy. Please look after my daughter.” Those were the final words of 21-year-old Nompumelelo Gamede to her mother before she slipped into a coma and later died in the ICU. The tragic incident happened in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, where Nompumelelo and another woman — […]

NPFL: Plateau United unveil four new signings

Plateau United have welcomed four new players to their squad ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The new additions are Tarabina Biweribo from Bayelsa United, Jonathan Okechukwu Stanley from Crown FC, Damala Ezekiel from Katsina United, and Gideon Monday from Shooting Stars. The club made the announcement through their official Facebook […]

BBNaija 10: How my ex-boyfriend cheated on me while I was pregnant for him – Imisi

Imisi, one of the housemates in the ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 10, has opened up about a heartbreaking chapter in her past. During a private conversation with fellow housemate Kaybobo, she revealed how her seemingly perfect relationship turned toxic when she got pregnant. She described the relationship as the best she had ever experienced. […]

Verydarkman manipulative – Iyabo Ojo

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has fired back at social media activist Verydarkman over his recent claims about her. He alleged that she went back on a deal to publicly apologise to Naira Marley and Sam Larry. Verydarkman said the agreement was made during a meeting at the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre. Present at […]

‘They paved way for me’ – Asisat Oshoala singles out three ex-Super Falcons players

Bay FC and Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, has shown gratitude to three former players who she believes helped shape her journey in Nigerian women’s football. Speaking during a recent interview on Arise News, Oshoala mentioned Perpetua Nkwocha, Precious Dede, and Rita Chikwelu as women who opened doors for the next generation of Super Falcons […]

Senator Yar’adua clears air on dumping APC to join ADC

Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, who represents Katsina Central, has dismissed claims that he intends to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released on Sunday night, the senator denied reports suggesting he was preparing to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He described the rumours as baseless and blamed them on misleading […]

Cardiovascular diseases leading cause of illness in Northeast – Yobe govt

The Yobe State Government is taking steps to improve healthcare, especially in the area of heart-related illnesses. During a meeting with international health experts and local stakeholders, the government shared its plan to upgrade medical imaging services. This is part of a broader effort to strengthen healthcare in the state. Governor Mai Mala Buni, represented […]

MACBAN alleges 18 cows killed, 130 rustled in Plateau community

The Plateau State branch of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has expressed deep concern over renewed violence targeting herders and their livestock. The group claims that 18 cows belonging to its members were recently gunned down in Howl, a community in Bokkos Local Government Area. The killings reportedly happened within the […]

Atiku, Obi merger can’t unseat Tinubu in 2027 – Festus Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation an Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says that ahead of the 2027 general election, any presidential ticket where Peter Obi is made the running mate to Atiku Abubakar will fail and can never unseat President Tinubu. In an interview with Channels TV on Sunday, August 3, Keyamo said if such a ticket […]