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  The High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has delivered its judgement against gospel singer, Oluwatimileyin Ajayi The court sentenced Ajayi to death by hanging for killing his girlfriend, Salome Adaidu in the state Legit.ng reports that Ajayi was arrested while attempting to transport the severed head of the 24-year-old NYSC member on a commercial motorcycle. Nasarawa state, Lafia - The High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced gospel singer, Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for killing his girlfriend, Salome Adaidu. The court gave the judgement on Thursday, June 26, 2025.  recalls that the police identified Eliojo Salomey, a 24-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, as the victim allegedly killed by her boyfriend, Timileyin.  The command's spokesperson, Nansel Ramhan, narrated how Timileyin was caught while attempting to transport Salomey's severed head on a commercial motorcycle in Nasarawa state.  TVC News reported the breaking news...

  A diplomat has set the record straight about the amount of money required in a person's account to boost their eligibility for obtaining a UK visa In a recent interview, he also mentioned the major mistake that some people make when applying for visas to move abroad Social media users who came across the post on Instagram reacted in the comments section and asked questions regarding visa applications. A recent statement from a senior official at the UK's Deputy High Commission in Lagos has shed light on common misconceptions surrounding UK visa applications.  The official's comments aimed to dispel myths and provide clarity on the requirements for obtaining a UK visa.  Simon Field addresses mistakes in visa applications According to Simon Field, Deputy Head of Mission at the Deputy High Commission, Lagos, many applicants believe that having a large sum of money in their account is necessary for a successful visa application.  In a recent interview with Nigeria Info...

  The federal government, through the SMEDAN, has launched a programme to support entrepreneurs The federal agency is inviting small business owners operating at the local government level to apply for a N50,000 grant The grant is aimed at boosting business sustainability, job creation, and local economic development.  The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has launched a conditional grant scheme for micro enterprises for strictly for small business owners. This government-backed scheme aims to provide conditional financial grants to nano businesses of up to N50,000.  Statement from SMEDAN shows that CGS for micro enterprises is specifically tailored to support small business owners operating at the local government level.  The statement reads: "This scheme was created to give grants to nano businesses for work force support and to ensure that they can procure equipment. "The Scheme is a government initiative designed for micro enterp...

  Gospel singer Yinka Ayefele has shared an AI-generated video imagining himself dancing on his feet The gospel singer, who has been confined to a wheelchair after being involved in an accident, included an emotional caption about his trust in God The AI-generated video of Yinka Ayefele dancing also stirred reactions from fans and supporters who prayed for him.  Popular Nigerian gospel artist Yinka Ayefele recently stirred reactions after sharing an AI-generated video of himself showing his dance moves while standing on his feet.  The short clip captured the moment Ayefele swiftly left his wheelchair and danced on his feet to his song with a smile on his face.  The singer expressed his desire to see himself dancing in reality as he included an emotional message about his trust in God to make it come to pass. "In God I trust," Yinka Ayefele wrote in the caption of the AI-generated video of him dancing on his feet.  Recall that in 2020, Ayefele shared a video capt...

  Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country successfully ended the war in what he calls a "great victory" The war began on June 13 when Israel launched a series of strikes against Iran that included dozens of military targets, including the country's nuclear programme Authorities in Iran called on citizens to take to the streets and celebrate the 'triumph' over Israel. Tehran, Iran - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday, June 24, announced the "end of the 12-day war" with Israel. As reported by CNN, Pezeshkian made the announcement in a message to the nation broadcast by the official IRNA news agency.  Pezeshkian said: "Today, after the heroic resistance of our great nation, whose determination makes history, we are witnessing the establishment of a truce and the ending of this 12-day war imposed by the adventurism and provocation of Israel."  Earlier on Tuesday, June 24, Pezeshkian said Iran will respect the ceasefire anno...

  A Nigerian woman, Buithat Hudu, has advised married women to kneel before their husbands while serving him food at home According to her, such act should be seen as a gesture of honour, love, respect and submission to build a peaceful home The lady further advised women that after kneeling for their husbands, they should remain in that same position until he dismisses them. A Nigerian woman's advice on how married women should serve their husbands has sparked mixed reactions on Facebook. Buithat Hudu addressed her post to married women and hammered on the importance of respect and submission in marriage.  Woman advises ladies to kneel before husbands According to Buithat Hudu, kneeling to serve a husband is a gesture of love, honour, and submission.  She advised women to remain in a kneeling position until their husbands dismiss them, dubbing this act as a demonstration of humility and respect.  Buithat further encouraged women to sit beside their husbands while th...

  A message written by Yinka to someone has surfaced online, in which she issued threats and made several allegations against him In the message, she explained why their relationship broke down and revealed her intended course of action against him Many Nigerians were left in stitches after seeing the post, sharing their opinions on Yinka and her dramatic approach.  May Edochie’s fans, known as May Nation, seem not yet satisfied with the end of Yinka and her lover Linc Edochie’s relationship. They have continued to taunt her following the breakup.  In a post circulating online, a threatening message from Yinka surfaced, in which she blamed Linc for the failed relationship and explained why they parted ways.  Yinka claimed that Linc was the one who gave May Edochie her contact details, adding that he cowardly ended things with her. She expressed sadness, saying that the man who claimed to love her had "thrown her under the bus."  Yinka shares reason for their bre...

  The federal government of Nigeria announced a nationwide recruitment exercise for four agencies under the ministry of interior The agencies are the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Federal Fire Service, the Nigerian Correctional Service, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. A pplications are free and should be submitted online within three weeks. FCT, Abuja - The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the commencement of its recruitment exercise, assuring Nigerians that the process is entirely free and fair. T he Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) on Monday, June 23, declared that a nationwide recruitment exercise into four paramilitary agencies under its supervision is underway. In a statement, the secretary to the board, retired Major-General Abdulmalik Jubril, disclosed that the recruitment would begin on Thursday, June 27, 2025, and is open to qualified Nigerians. The board noted that applicants must be Nigerian cit...

  Nollywood actor Kenneth Okolie’s wife is heavily pregnant and expecting their child to the joy of fans The movie star announced the big news online as he celebrated his wife’s 40th birthday with baby bump photos The news of Kenneth Okolie and his wife expecting a child made the rounds on social media, and netizens reacted. The movie star warmed the hearts of fans on June 23, 2025, when he announced the upcoming addition to their family. Kenneth Okolie took to his official Instagram page to celebrate his wife's 40th birthday, and he used the opportunity to announce her pregnancy. The film star shared a series of baby bump photos, and in one of them, he was seen cradling her protruding stomach.  In the caption of the photos, the movie star gave thanks to God for his faithfulness. He wrote: “Happy Big 40 my love. God has been faithful❤️.” Recall that Kenneth Okolie and his wife welcomed their first child in 2019. 

  A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to show netizens the dollar bills she found in her new bag According to the lady, she had bought the bag from her friend, who sells thrift bags, and didn't expect to see money in it While some internet users doubted the lady's story, others corroborated it by sharing their experiences.  A lady, @jazan_kiddiesluxury, has posted a video on TikTok showing the dollar notes she saw in a bag she purchased from her friend who sells thrift bags.  The overjoyed lady, in the clip, took out two $100 (N155k) notes from the yellow bag and held them closer to her camera. Two dollar notes at the current exchange rate are N310,321. Some people found the lady's story hard to believe.  Others were amazed by the amount she found and wished to make such discoveries. 

  Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe and her ex-husband, Lanre Gentry’s son, Juwon, has turned the new age of 15 On June 18, 2025, the former celebrity couple took to their individual social media pages to celebrate their son Juwon Gentry’s birthday photos made the rounds on social media, and many fans were in awe of his appearance.  Nigerian actress Mercy Aigbe and her ex-husband, Lanre Gentry, have taken to social media to celebrate their son, Juwon Gentry.  The former celebrity couple’s only son turned the milestone age of 15 on June 18, 2025, and they publicly celebrated him. Taking to their individual Instagram accounts, they posted special messages dedicated to Juwon Gentry.  Mercy Aigbe posted a series of stylish photos of the celebrant in his birthday outfit and she accompanied it with a caption announcing that it was officially his special day. The Nollywood star who recently bagged an AMVCA Best Supporting Actress award, explained her love for her son as she sho...

  Nigerian comedian and on-air personality, Woli Arole, has shared his opinion on the issue of women who deliberately opt for surrogacy despite being medically healthy and capable of bearing children. Arole expressed his views in a recent post on Instagram. According to the comedian, it is a blessing for women to carry their babies to full term and to give birth naturally. Nigerian comedian and on-air personality, Woli Arole, has shared his opinion on the issue of women who deliberately opt for surrogacy despite being medically healthy and capable of bearing children. Arole expressed his views in a recent post on Instagram. According to the comedian, it is a blessing for women to carry their babies to full term and to give birth naturally. He further suggested that surrogacy or IVF should only be considered in cases where there is a medical condition, and not simply because a woman does not feel like carrying a pregnancy. Arole stated that women should regard their bodies as God’s ...

  Daddy Freeze has opened up on why he stopped going to church and began reading the scriptures in their original language In the video, the media personality also shared what he faced for standing up against pastors in Nigeria Daddy Freeze's claims and experience with pastors have since generated reactions, with many sharing their opinions.  Media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, better known as Daddy Freeze, has recalled what he faced and the death threats he received years ago for criticising Nigerian pastors.  Daddy Freeze, who recently replaced Nedu Wazobia on The Honest Bunch podcast, while speaking on the recent edition, claimed that the death threats he received were extended to members of his family.  According to the media personality, his criticism of Nigerian pastors emboldened others to hold the clerics accountable. “If there’s anybody who has experienced persecution from Nigerian pastors and their minions, it’s me. They called me derogatory names. I had de...

  The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has revealed that insider collaboration is fuelling targeted attacks like the recent Yelwata massacre in Benue state CDS Musa raised serious concerns about the presence of saboteurs within the Nigerian military, linking them to the recent massacre in Benue state, where over 200 lives were lost Musa spoke after Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, in May 2025, alleged that military men and politicians are conniving with terrorists to threaten national security. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has alleged the presence of saboteurs within the Nigerian military, linking them to the Yelwata massacre in Benue state that claimed over 200 lives.  Recall that in May 2025, during a television interview, Borno state governor Babagana Zulum declared some military officers and politicians of being informants and collaborators for Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria. “We have informants and collaborators within...

  Fifty-eight-year-old Pastor Funmilola Abraham, Regional Overseer at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, speaks to GRACE EDEMA about how she conceived and was delivered of twins after waiting for 24 years When did you get married? I got married on March 31, 2001. It has been 24 years since then, and I was 57 years old when I gave birth to my children. I am 58 years old now. In 2002, I had surgery to remove fibroids. The doctor assured me that everything looked fine. My husband also went for medical checks, and everything was perfect. But since then, we’ve had no comfort; we kept moving from one hosp What action did you take after the disappointment? L ater, I tried another round of IVF, but it didn’t succeed. At that point, I just looked up to God and said, ‘Lord, I’ve done everything humanly possible, but nothing has worked.’ So, I put my full trust in God and focused entirely on my ministry. From the beginning, I never backed down from my calling. I continued doing wha...

The military and the police have launched a joint, cross-border manhunt for the gunmen who killed around 200 villagers in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, on the night of Friday, June 13, 2025. Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa and Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun arrived in Makurdi and Yelewata on Monday to coordinate the operation that would target the suspected killers. Musa, after assessing the carnage, vowed to take the battle to the terrorists by changing the military’s strategy to fit the situation on the ground. However, given the manner of the attack, he expressed concerns that the attackers are operating with help from within the community. The Defence Chief briefed journalists in Yelewata, saying, “In every society, including the military, there are always people who compromise. I promise to meet with the commanders and find ways to change our strategies. “In my estimation, it is one killing too many. We’re here to ensure that we...

  VeryDarkMan (VDM) has voiced out over killings in Benue state, where over 200 lives were reportedly lost and properties were destroyed VDM expressed frustration at the perceived helplessness of both President Bola Tinubu and the Benue state government in addressing the crisis. He criticised the authorities for their silence and lack of action, describing the situation as a national disgrace. Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), has continued to voice his concerns over the recent killings in Benue State, where over 200 people tragically lost their lives.  In an emotional post online, VDM shared that he could not sleep the entire night after witnessing the aftermath of the violence when he visited the state.  He described feeling deeply unsettled by the sight of the destruction. According to him, while the president has sent security agencies to the region, there is a temporary peace that will last only as long as the military ...

  Nigerian healthcare worker, Adewale Kudabo, has bagged 12-month jail term after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a female patient at York Hospital The 47-year-old man was convicted of kissing the patient on two separate occasions while she was in his care, in what Judge Alex Menary described as an “abuse of trust” His lawyer, Jerry Sodipe, stated that Kudabo who was in the UK with his family, has lost his job following his inappropriate actions. A Nigerian Healthcare worker identified simply as Adewale Kudabo, accused of sexually assaulting a female patient, has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment.  According to The Press (Yorkpress.co.uk) on Wednesday, June 11, Kudabo was working as a health care worker at York Hospital when the sexual assault offences happened, as stated by the prosecutor, Henry Fernnandez.  Judge Alex Menary disclosed that Kudabo had “abused the trust” placed in him as a medical professional.  As reported by The Punch, Mr Fernnandez s...

  The relationship between Javis and Peller may have come to an end as she has declared herself a single lady She made the declaration during a TikTok live session with Sandra Beneded, who was shocked to hear it from her Javis was in a highly popular relationship with Nigeria's top TikTok streamer, Peller, but their romance may have ended.  Elizabethe Amodu, also known as Javis or Jadrolita, is now a single lady, if a video trending online is anything to go by.  The content creator who became popular after mimicking AI robots is trending online after she said she is now officially single.  The video shared on X by Oyindamola showed Javis speaking to Sandra Benede in a live TikTok session. In the video, which was reposted by Yabaleftonline, Javis declared that she was single, leaving her audience stunned.  Even Sandra Benede was taken aback by the statement, and she sought clarification from Javis, who has been in a relationship with top TikTok streamer Peller....

  Media personality Nedu Wazobia's replacement on the HonestBunch podcast has been made public Recall that Nedu Wazobia was taken off the podcast following his exchange with VeryDarkMan after his interview with Deeone The recent update about Daddy Freeze replacing Nedu Wazobia on the podcast has stirred reactions online.  Nigerian media personality Ifedayo Olarinde aka Daddy Freeze has been announced as the replacement for his colleague Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, aka Nedu Wazobia on The Honest Bunch podcast.  Announcing the change via its page on Sunday, June 18, The Honest Bunch Podcast shared a new poster of the crew, alongside Daddy Freeze.  “The Honest Bunch podcast just got more unfiltered. Get ready for hotter takes, deeper convos, and unapologetic honesty. Say hello to our latest addition @daddyfreeze," the caption read. Daddy Freeze, who made headlines with his comment about the lone survivor aboard the Indian plane that crashed, also confirmed the update as he re...

  The Bauchi State Police command has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of an officer SP Mustapha Garba Gumau and two of his friends lost their lives in a fatal road crash an hour before his wedding in Bauchi state The state Police spokesperson, CSP Mohammed Ahmed Wakil, shared more details about the tragic incident. Bauchi state - A police officer, SP Mustapha Garba Gumau, lost his life in a fatal road accident an hour before his wedding in Bauchi state. It was gathered that the intending groom died around 9 am on Saturday, June 14, 2025, when the vehicle conveying him and his friends crashed.  The intending groom was reportedly on his way from Gumau to Magaman-Gumau in Toro local government area for the wedding Fatiha slated for 10 am when the tragic incident happened.  The state Police spokesperson, CSP Mohammed Ahmed Wakil, said the officer and two others were confirmed dead in the hospital. As reported by Daily Trust, CP Wakil made this known in a ...

  A Nigerian woman celebrates after living with her partner for 13 years, and they finally tied the knot The couple had been courting for 19 years before deciding to live together 13 years ago, during which they had three children In a TikTok post, the woman showcases her wedding ceremony, expressing gratitude as they made it official.  A Nigerian woman celebrated as the man she lived with for 13 years finally married her officially.  She stated that they had been courting for 19 years and decided to start living together 13 years ago.  In a TikTok post by @teekay_babe, the woman shared a video of her wedding ceremony. She also stated that she had welcomed three children during her course of staying with him, stating that she was excited that he had finally tied the knot.  “19 years of courtship. 13 years of living as couple but not official. In between having 3 kids, and God decided to make it official a month ago.  Reactions trail lady’s marriage: @Raheem...

  The Donald Trump administration is considering implementing travel restrictions to 36 more countries, including some major US partners such as Nigeria and Ghana The memo, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and sent to US diplomats on Saturday, June 14, disclosed that the governments of the listed nations have 60 days to meet new requirements established by the State Department This development comes as President Trump implements a wider anti-immigration agenda, including what he has called the “largest mass deportation operation” in American history. US's likely travel ban on Nigeria  According to a State Department memo obtained by The Washington Post on Saturday, June 14, countries may avoid sanctions by accepting deportees from the US or entering “safe third country” agreements.  If enacted, the move would mark one of the most aggressive immigration crackdowns in Trump’s second term, drawing parallels to the original “Muslim ban” from his first term and trigger...

  Trinity House pastor, Ituah Ighodalo, shared a moving Instagram tribute on her 5th death anniversary, stirring emotions online Friends, followers, and fans gathered online and offline to celebrate the life and impact of the beloved ex-beauty queen Emotional reactions trail his tribute as Nigerians commend the pastor for keeping her memory alive with grace and strength.  It’s been five years since Nigeria lost one of its most graceful women, Ibidun Ighodalo, but for her husband, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, the pain of her absence remains deeply personal and profound.  On June 14, 2020, Ibidun, a celebrated beauty queen, event planner, and humanitarian, passed away suddenly at age 40 while on official duty in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. To mark her 5th death anniversary, Pastor Ituah took to Instagram to share a soul-stirring tribute, reminding many of the love they once shared and the void her passing left behind.  Ituah’s Tribute sparks reactions In his post, Pastor It...

  A kind-hearted daughter changed her parents' bad living conditions and moved them into a modern apartment The lady furnished the new house with everything that would give them deserved comfort in their old age Many people who saw where her parents were living before she moved them appreciated her wonderful gesture.  A Nigerian lady has remembered her parents after making it in life. She changed their story with her wealth. The grateful daughter moved her parents out of the trenches to her new home to give them the comfort they had never enjoyed.  Well-furnished apartment for parents The lady captioned her video "Finally moved my parents to a new house" to show that she had always wanted to do just that.  At the beginning of her viral TikTok clip, she (@amarviva) showed her father sitting in front of a rough room with peeling walls.  The environment captured the parents' living conditions before the lady intervened and lifted them out of poverty.  Daughter...