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Three policemen arrested for extorting N153,000 from LASU student

The Police in Ogun State has arrested three of its mobile officers who reportedly extorted one Hezekiah Oluwaponmile, a student of the Lagos State University (LASU), of the sum of N153,000. The cops, attached to PMF16, were identified as Inspector Sunday John with AP/NO. 310332; Sergeant Jimoh Asimiya with F/NO. 447461 and Sergeant Solomon Adedapo with F/NO. 498346 SGT. Oluwaponmile had...

Chris Weidman undergoes successful surgery after horrific leg break at UFC 261 (Video)

Chris Weidman has undergone successful surgery after breaking his leg at UFC 261 on Saturday, April 24. The former middleweight champion suffered the horrific injury just 17 seconds into his clash with Uriah Hall after throwing the first kick. As soon as the kick landed, Weidman’s leg was immediately injured and he fell down to the canvas in agonizing pain...

Baba Ijesha: Lege Miami Blasts Tonto Dikeh For ‘Insulting’ Yoruba Movie Industry

Yoruba actor comes out in support of Yoruba actor #babaijesha who has allegedly caught on CCTV and subsequently confessed to molesting a 14 yrs Old girl since she was 7. This Nollywood actor questioned if anyone had seen the CCTV footage and also queried how it could be possible for Baba Ijesha to have been molesting her since 7 yrs...

Omokri To Army: Eliminate Boko Haram Leader Just As You Crushed Ikonso

An ex-aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has challenged Nigerian security agencies to eliminate the leader of Boko Haram terrorist sect, Abubakar Shekau, with the same force the security agencies used to crush a top member of the Indigenous People of Biafra, one Commander Ikonso. The PUNCH had earlier reported that police operatives and their counterparts from the...

20-Year-Old Nigerian Man Dies Trying To Save Woman From River At London Bridge (Pics)

The father of a hero who jumped into the River Thames to save a woman who had fallen from London Bridge has paid tribute to his “angelic son”. Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, 20, known to friends as “Jimi”, was one of two men who jumped into the Thames just after midnight on Saturday. The coastguard and marine police patrols raced to the scene...

Manchester United Fans Burn American Flag In Protest Against Club Owners(Photos)

Manchester United fans burn an American flag during a protest on Saturday against the club's American owner The Glazers. United fans have now expressed their anger at their American owners, who bought the club in 2005. United fans organized a new protest which involved thousands outside Old Trafford on Saturday. The fans want The Glazers to sell the club after their role...

JagaJaga reloaded: Eedris Abdulkareem Replies Keyamo

Singer Ee3dris Abdukareem has responded to Festus Keyamo over alleged blackmail using his newly released song, Jagajaga reloaded. Read here: Festus Keyamo Exposes Singer Eedris Abdulkareem over Alleged Blackmail He said; Did Festus Keyamo join the cabal or not? When he was in prison, I stood by him, I fought Obasanjo on behalf of all the comrades in prison, I released Jagajaga. When my...

William Troost-Ekong Wins Promotion To EPL With Watford

Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong, will play in the English Premier League next season. Ismaila Sarr’s penalty in the 11th minute proved to be the winner, as Watford beat Millwall 1-0. Brentford’s victory at Bournemouth earlier on Saturday, meant that only three points would be good enough for Xisco Munoz’s men to earn automatic promotion to the top flight. The win took...

Ogun Traditional Ruler, Oba Adetokunbo Tejuoso Arrested Over Romance Scam (Photos)

The Olu Of Kemta, Oba Adetokunbo Tejuoso has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command. The Oba was arrested on an alleged romance scam and multiple forgery. Kemta is in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, and the Olu of Kemta is a member of Egba traditional Council who was recommended by the last administration and upgraded from...

Baba Ijesha: “We’re Sad, Disappointed”, Says Theatre Practitioners

The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria has expressed disappointment over the alleged sexual abuse of a teenager by actor, Olarenwaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha. TAMPPAN, in a statement sent to Sunday Scoop on Saturday and signed by its Director of Research and Documentation, Yemi Amodu, said it would never support any hideous act but...

Festus Keyamo Exposes Singer Eedris Abdulkareem over Alleged Blackmail

Minister of State, Labour & Employment, Festus Keyamo, has accused singer Eedris Abdulkareem, of attempting to blackmail him. According to Festus Keyamo, Eedris released a song ''Jagajaga reloaded'' to disparage him and the Buhari administration because his request to wax a pro-Buhari song was turned down. Festus called out the singer on his Twitter handle. He also share messages between him and...

English Football Announces Total Social Media Boycott In Response To Online Abuse

English football has announced an unprecedented boycott of social media platforms in a bid to combat online abuse and discrimination. The FA, Premier League, EFL, FA Women’s Super League, FA Women’s Championship, PFA, LMA, PGMOL, Kick It Out, Women in Football and the FSA will all unite for a social media boycott, from Friday, April 30 to 23.59 on Monday,...

Christina Milian welcomes her 3rd child, a baby boy (Photos)

Christina Milian has welcomed her third child and second baby with her boyfriend, French singer Matt Pokora. The actress and singer, 39, shared the happy news on her Instagram on Saturday night, April 24, along with a photo of her newborn baby boy, named Kenna. The proud mother wrote: "Kenna, Welcome to the world baby boy! Wow, What an adventure we’ve been...

You’re a disguised witch if you don’t tap on the love symbol when I post my kids photos – BBNaija’s Gifty Powers

Big Brother Naija star, Gifty Powers has lashed out at people who do not tap on the love symbol when they see photos of her kids she shares. The reality show star who described such people as "disguised witches", also called those who feel disgusted or irritated by her kids' photos "demons". Gifty concluded by saying that those who hold a grudge against...

Man proposes to girlfriend who slept with his brother

A Twitter user has expressed excitement of getting a "yes" from his girlfriend who initially turned down his proposal because she thought she hadn't forgiven her for sleeping with her brother. @PapaBareLaFlare said the trauma of getting to know that his girlfriend slept with his brother cleared off after he stayed in a mental facility for one month. He added...

‘Inability to put youths on career paths has turned them into rebels – Dogara

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has decried the inequality and unfairness in appointment and distribution of public utilities which he claimed creates a perception of marginalization, especially among youths. Speaking at the 10th convocation of Achievers University, Owo, Ondo state on Saturday, April 24,  Dogara added that the inability of those in public service to put...

Video Shows the Fatal Accident that took Basketball Player, Terrence Clarke’s life

Video has emerged showing the fatal car crash that took former University of Kentucky basketball player Terrence Clarke’s life. Clarke, the 19-year-old former UK Wildcats basketball player who recently declared for the 2021 draft, died in Los Angeles on April 22, 2021. According to Los Angeles police, the accident happened at 2:10 p.m. Pacific time when Clarke, speeding, ran a red light...

Update: Indonesian Navy Submarine With 53 Sailors on Board Which Went Missing is declared ‘sunk’

The search to rescue the missing Indonesian submarine is now a recovery mission after the navy changed the status from "sub miss" to "sub sank" and declared the ship sunk and the crew of 53 dead. The 43-year-old German-made submarine, KRI Nanggala-402, went missing early Wednesday morning off the coast of Bali during a training exercise, and Indonesian military officials...

14 year old Boy Arrested After 14 year Old Girl was Dragged into Bushes and Raped in Broad Daylight

A 14 year old teenage boy has been arrested after a 14-year-old girl was dragged into a bush and raped in broad daylight. Police say the victim was targeted as she walked on open land to the south of Westleigh Park in Leigh, Wigan, UK on Thursday afternoon, April 22. The incident took place between 4pm and 5.30pm as the girl...

Jude Okoye Shows Off his Massive Pool With a Side Pool for The Kids and a Lounge Area (video)

Jude Okoye turns a year older today, April 24, and he took to Instagram to show off the impressive exterior of his home. The music executive showed off his massive pool, where him, his brother Paul Okoye, and their families enjoyed a swim while also working the grill. There is also a smaller pool for the kids and a lounge area...