In a bold step towards safeguarding public trust and upholding justice, the Ondo State Police Command has arrested six men accused of posing as pastors and carrying out an elaborate scheme of spiritual deception and financial fraud in the Idanre community.
The suspects—identified only by their surnames as Fadahunsi, Kolade,...
Former Abuja Governor Malam Abubakar El‑Rufai, through his senior counsel Oluwole Iyamu, SAN, has filed a high‑profile civil suit challenging the validity of a search warrant issued on 4 February 2025 by the Chief Magistrate of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Magistrate’s Court.
The suit, lodged on 20 February 2025, names the Independent Corrupt Practices and Contributory Offences Commission (ICPC) as the first respondent and...
It was a statement delivered in under 120 words, but its weight could define a generation of British monarchy.
King Charles III spoke swiftly and clearly on Thursday, issuing a rare personal statement in the aftermath of his brother Prince Andrew’s arrest at Sandringham — the monarch’s own private estate....
In an age where misinformation can spread like wildfire, even the most beloved public figures are not immune to harmful rumors. Over the past day, unsettling whispers began to circulate online, claiming the passing of one of Nollywood's most revered icons, Chief Pete Edochie. The news sent shockwaves through...
The Nigeria Police Force has released its annual promotion data, with a total of 74,352 officers across various ranks promoted between January 2025 and the present time. The release comes amid ongoing allegations of ethnic bias levelled against the current leadership of the Force, with critics accusing the Police...
In a striking political commentary that has sent ripples across Kano State and Nigeria’s broader political landscape, former Governor of Kano State and National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has issued a bold warning to Governor Abba Yusuf: his defection to the...
A courtroom in London has become the unlikely stage for a saga of oil, opulence, and alleged corruption that cuts to the heart of Nigeria’s political and economic challenges. At the center of the drama: Diezani Alison-Madueke, a once-powerful Nigerian oil minister accused of accepting bribes in exchange for...
What was meant to be a night of joy, music, and promise as young revelers welcomed the New Year in the snow-capped Swiss Alps ended in one of Switzerland’s darkest modern tragedies. At Le Constellation, a popular nightclub in the luxury ski resort of Crans-Montana, a moment of festivity...
A Night of Unthinkable Loss
In the quiet hours of Thursday morning, the close‑knit community of Mangu town, the administrative heart of Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) in Plateau State, was ripped apart by a devastating house fire. Six children—ranging from a newborn of four months to a 12‑year‑old—perished, while...
The Tragedy That Shook Nigeria
On Monday, 23 May 2024, the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway—a lifeline that stitches together two of Nigeria’s most bustling states—became the setting for a heart‑breaking accident that claimed two lives and left former two‑time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua fighting for his own health.
The British‑Nigerian boxer, who had just completed a victorious bout...
Lagos is always busy. The sprawling megacity, home to over 20 million people, hums with a relentless energy that pulses through its traffic-clogged streets, bustling markets, and 24-hour nightlife. But when December rolls around, something shifts. The city doesn’t just wake up — it explodes.
Welcome to Detty December, Nigeria’s answer...
1. The 2020 Stand‑Against‑Trump
When the pandemic‑era Pollstar Live conference in early 2020 asked the rap queen about the former president, Nicki Minaj’s answer was unmistakable:
“I’m not gonna jump on the Trump bandwagon,” she said, “because of the children being taken away from their parents… That really bothered me because I...
A Last-Minute Scramble for Transparency
As Friday’s deadline looms, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is facing a chaotic race against time to redact thousands of pages of documents related to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Mandated by an act of Congress, the release of these files—including grand jury records,...
If you thought Santa was the only one who could stuff a bag full of goodies and deliver them in one night, think again. Africa Magic has been busy loading its sleigh with a premium, binge‑worthy entertainment feast that will have you glued to the couch, ignoring that ever‑persistent “I’m stepping out...
In a powerful affirmation of excellence, innovation, and Pan-African resilience, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has once again risen to the pinnacle of the continent’s financial sector. At the prestigious Banker.com 2025 Bank of the Year Awards, hosted at the luxurious Peninsula Hotel in London, UBA was named African Bank of the...
A wave of profound sadness has swept through the Nigerian student community in the UK and back home, with the news of Hammed, a 36-year-old Master's degree graduate from the University of Plymouth, whose life was tragically cut short after a sudden deterioration from advanced cancer.
Hammed, originally from Lagos...
Just a few months ago, the footballing nations of Cape Verde and Ghana were reeling from bitter disappointment. Both failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a major blow for supporters who yearn for continental glory. Yet, in a remarkable twist of fate, the script has...
A powerful call to action has landed at the doors of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). More than 30 prominent legal experts, including former UN officials and genocide prevention specialists, have formally urged UEFA to immediately ban Israel and its clubs from all competitions. The reason? The...
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference (AGC) in Enugu recently became a powerful platform for some of Africa's most outspoken voices, who delivered unflinching assessments of the continent's economic woes, systemic injustices, and the imperative for unity. From the fiery pan-Africanism of Julius Malema to the sobering...
Niger State, Nigeria – A family has been plunged into profound grief following the tragic death of their nine-year-old daughter, Omonegbo Umoru, who drowned last Tuesday afternoon after falling into a flooded drainage during heavy rainfall. Her distraught mother, Elizabeth Umoru, remains inconsolable, struggling to come to terms with...
A 55 year old woman simply identified as Ifeoma has reportedly died while giving testimony at the Ministry Church in Ejigbo, Lagos State.
She collapsed at the altar of the church around 8:48am on Sunday, September 8.
While confirming the unfortunate incident, the spokesman of Lagos Police Command, Mr Benjamin Hundeyin...
North Korea reportedly executed 30 government officials last month for their alleged failure to effectively respond to devastating floods and landslides that claimed the lives of over 4,000 people.
The officials were charged with corruption and dereliction of duty, according to a report by South Korean outlet TV Chosun.
The catastrophic...
An elderly Ghanaian man has lamented the unfortunate twist his life turned after he brought his wife to live with him in the United Kingdom.
The elderly man who is married to a younger wife granted an interview to a Ghanaian-owned internet television, Kofi TV.
The man said he was the...
Several women have stepped out to reveal how Sudanese soldiers allegedly sexually abused them in exchange for food for their families.
Over two dozen women who fled the Sudanese city of Omdurman said that having sex with soldiers was the only way they could access food or goods that they...
A priest of the Anglican Church of Nigeria, Isaac Umurie has been killed by his 28-year-old son, Ufuoma Umurie.
The late cleric served at St. John’s Anglican Church in Okpare-Olumu, Ughelli South local government area.
NewsBand gathered that the horrifying event occurred in the wee hours of Wednesday.
The suspect reportedly hacked...
Rango Tenge, a Ugandan whose real name is Saad Ssozi, was just 11 years old when his life took a dramatic turn.
A video he posted on TikTok went viral, making him an overnight sensation on social media platforms. Initially, his videos were ridiculed due to his appearance, but his unique style...
A 22-year-old woman, Zainab Isa has been arrested by police authorities in Yobe State for allegedly killing her husband, Ibrahim Yahaya, 25, in Abbari Ward, Damaturu city.
The unfortunate incident was disclosed by the spokesman of the command, DSP Dungus Abdulkareem in a statement made available to newsmen.
Dunguns expressed the...
A woman who turns 106 has some words of advice on how to live a long life.
Tina Gerlack turned 106 on Friday, April 19. She celebrated with family members and friends.
Asked about her secret to longevity, she said: “Work hard, take care of your job, pay your bills, and...
A Brazilian woman reportedly wheeled the corpse of an elderly man into a Rio de Janeiro bank on Tuesday, April 16, to try to get him to co-sign on a loan.
The bank customer, identified as Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes, was captured on video standing next to the deceased...
A Father Of Four Identified As Chris Ozobia from Onitsha in Anambra state has commited suicide in Enugu.
Ozobia, who’s in his 40’s reportedly took his own life at his block industry located at Ugbo Owa, by old airport road, Emene, Enugu on Sunday 3rd March, 2024.
Journalist101 learnt that the...
Blames insecurity, killings
Restiveness and killings in Anambra State and the Southeast geopolitical zone in general will deny women the opportunity of having spouses.
The declaration was made in the report of the Anambra Truth, Justice and Peace Commission (ATJPC), the Executive Summary of which was made available to the News...
Note: First fruit means giving your entire first salary of the year (January salary) to the church
Pastor John Anosike has told his church members and executives that they should “honour” him by paying their first fruit to him.
The pastor said this while preaching to members during Sunday Service.
The topic...
A community in Rivers State has initiated some young virgins into womanhood during the famous Iria ceremony in Ogu Town in Ogu-Bolo local government area of Rivers State.
The ceremony was held on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
The Iria festival, which is been celebrated mainly in December and January, is a...
A 70-year-old woman has become the oldest woman in Africa to give birth after welcoming twins through IVF treatment, her hospital said.
Safina Namukwaya according to UK Mirror delivered a baby girl and boy on Wednesday afternoon via a caesarean, the Women’s Hospital International and Fertility Centre in Kampala, Uganda,...
A Port Harcourt-based pastor identified as Fabian Nna raised a man from death.
The photos which are currently making rounds online capture the moment the man was brought in a casket, lifeless and the moment the pastor commenced intense prayers which resulted in an extraordinary miracle.
Another photo showed the man rising...
Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, a veteran Nigerian entertainer, has chastised clergymen Enoch Adeboye and William Kumuyi for drumming up support for President Bola Tinubu.
Kumuyi and Adeboye are prominent Pentecostal pastors in Nigeria, but their fame extends far beyond the country’s borders.
On Saturday, Charly Boy announced this via...
A Chinese national has sparked outrage after allegedly abandoning his Nigerian lover and their mixed race child in Ogun State, Nigeria.
According to a video circulated online, the man identified only as Mr Wang reportedly met Tope Iyabo while working for a company in Nigeria.
The two entered into a relationship and had a son...
What happened in my home is the sort of stuff you see in famed television program – Super Story.
Exactly one month ago, my family hired this 23-year-old young lady, Happy Yahuda into our home. During the interview session, I asked her where she hails from. When she told me...
A Nigerian woman named Ngozi, has touched the hearts of many with her heartfelt surprise for her boyfriend, Segun, who works as a mechanic.
After spending three years in the United Kingdom, Ngozi orchestrated a heartwarming reunion that left Segun utterly overwhelmed with joy and emotion.
This touching moment was captured in...
Something I wrote sometime ago for young would-be Nigerian greener pasture seekers abroad
If your ambition is to leave Nigeria at any time, you need to know the following;
Money does not grow on trees in obodo oyinbo. Work must be exchanged for financial returns. Remember, “Work” in this instance can...
A couple from Benue State, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Teghtegh Gbyange, have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary.
The couple's beautiful photos are currently making the round online.
A further check by LIB revealed that the couple celebrated their anniversary on April 16, 2023, in Makurdi.
An Iranian man nicknamed the "dirtiest man in the world" for not taking a bath for decades has died at the age of 94.
Amou Haji, who did not shower for about 60 years and was single, died on Sunday, October 23, in the village of Dejgah in the southern province...
Police are investigating after a woman accused her husband of raping their 5-year-old daughter on Sunday night, October 9.
According to Prem Balram from Reaction Unit South Africa, they received a call for assistance on Sunday night just after 10pm.
He said the child’s mother, aged 37, told Reaction Unit officers,...
Billionaire, Elon Musk has shared a 'peace plan' for the Russia-Ukraine war to end. But his proposal was quickly met with backlash—including from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The world's richest man and Tesla founder on Monday, October 3, suggested elections in the annexed regions under United Nations supervision. "Russia leaves if...
Details of how a female lawyer, Clara Bassey died in a car crash last Sunday while chasing her husband, Sonnie Bassey in the company of his alleged girlfriend, in Calabar, the Cross River state capital, has emerged.
WITHIN NIGERIA had reported that Clara, middle aged woman died while she was...
A man who flaunts money on social media and encourages his followers to "hustle" has been arrested for alleged kidnapping.
The man nicknamed "Lion" is said to be a dreaded kidnap kingpin.
He was traced to Abuja from Bayelsa and was arrested.
A video of Lion after his arrest shows him begging...
More details have emerged on the lawyer who died in an accident while chasing her husband and an alleged side chic in Calabar on Sunday, September 18.
The deceased, Claret Opara Bassey, and Mr. Sunday Bassey have been married for over 10 years, with three kids.
According to the Nation, on Sunday, September 18,...
Do you know that an Igbo man planned and proposed a modernised self-governed Nation/Empire/Republic of Igbos 39 years before the birth of Nigeria as a country? His name is James Africanus Beale Horton (1835–1883).
He published and sent the British government his proposal titled, “The EMPIRE OF THE EBOES/HACKBOUS/HEEBOS/IBOES/IGBOES/EGBOES, with...
The Story Of Attah Ameh Oboni – the Nigerian King who chose suicide instead of bowing to the Queen of England
Attah Ameh Oboni was a revered Igala King.
At a particular meeting held in Kaduna which consisted of all paramount traditional rulers in Nigeria and which had the queen of...
A viral video shows a US-based Nigerian man and his wife fighting over allegations of infidelity and infection with an STI.
The Nigerian man is seen accusing his wife Chinenye of sleeping around and infecting him with gonorrhea.
According to reports, the man has lived in the US for a while...
- threatens court action against hospital
Three years ago, Miss Gift Danjuma, a single parent, took the decision to go into surrogate motherhood, a process that produced triplets for the unidentified hopeful parents.
But that singular decision has turned out to be her greatest undoing, as she is presently battling complications...
A housewife, Zainab Yunusa, has asked a Sharia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna to dissolve her marriage to her husband, Ali Garba, for his unusual sex demands.
The plaintiff told the court on Wednesday that Mr Garba demanded for sex even while she was menstruating and during the Ramadan...
An American man has expressed how heartbroken he was after discovering that his 6-year-old daughter is not his.
The man who shared photo of the DNA result, revealed that he went into debt and dropped out of school to become a full time dad.
Daniel Robinson disclosed that he has been a...
A 74-year-old man from Kogi State identified as Mallam Muhammad Awal, has married for the first time.
Awal wedded 45-year-old divorcee, Mallama Rahmat Muhammad, in Lokoja, the Kogi state capital on Sunday, August 28.
Speaking to journalists on why he had stayed this late before getting married, the septuagenarian said lack of money discouraged...
After 25 years of marriage, Sylvester Stallone and his wife Jennifer Flavin are going their separate ways.
Jennifer Flavin filed documents in Florida on Friday, August 19.
In the documents, she accused the actor of moving assets from marital funds.
Fans sensed trouble when Sylvester covered up the tattoo of Jennifer's face on...
A businesswoman, Tawakalitu Sanusi, has asked a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve her 15-year-old marriage to estranged husband, Olaide whom she described as ‘’too lazy.’’
Sanusi said she is further frustrated by her husband’s alleged ineptitude when he barred her from having access to their three...
