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A Nigerian man, Seun Jajah has said that no decent man will approach a lady with coloured hair for marriage. Seun, who stated this in a Facebook post on Monday also said that 80 per cent of women who “know their rights” are not married.

  Justice Maryann of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has struck out the bail application of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello. The judge struck out the application on the ground that it was filed as of the time the former governor was yet to be taken into custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The application was filed on November 22 while the anti-graft agency took the former governor into custody on November 26 and arraigned on November 27.

  Regina Daniels announced that she has bagged a bachelor's degree from a university abroad. The actress shared a video collage from her graduation ceremony and added that she now has a B.Sc in Psychology. Typically, a bachelor's degree takes at least 4 years to complete. Following her announcement, Nigerians took to the comment section to react, with many asking when she took classes to be able to graduate.

  The United Kingdom has granted approximately 300,000 new visas to Nigerians over the past couple of years, according to Richard Montgomery, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria. Speaking on Monday, December 9, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Montgomery refuted claims that the UK’s immigration policies are overly harsh, emphasizing that Nigeria has significantly benefited from the UK’s visa framework. “I have to contest this picture because the UK in the last couple of years has granted around 300,000 new visas to Nigerians which far exceeds any other visas of relationship which Nigeria has with any other country,” he said. Montgomery attributed the positive visa trends to the post-Brexit migration rules, under which Nigeria has been a key beneficiary. “The trends have been really positive post-Brexit. Nigeria has been a major beneficiary of the post-Brexit migration visa rules,” he noted. The High Commissioner praised the contributions of Nigerian...

The wife of the Bauchi State governor, Dr Aishatu Bala Mohammed, has narrated a disturbing case of incest and s3xual abuse involving a father who impregnated his biological daughter twice. Addressing newsmen on the state government’s effort to combat sexual and gender-based violence, Dr Aishatu said the daughter, who was separated from her father at a young age, was reunited with him after her mother’s death. She said the father molested the daughter on several occasions, resulting in two pregnancies. She added that the case was eventually reported to the Hisbah Board, leading to the father’s arrest and imprisonment for 7 years. "The mother took custody of the daughter after she separated from the girl’s father. The girl asked her mother to take her to her father following bullying from peers that she had no father. The mother complied and the father requested to remarry the mother. She agreed to remarry him, dropped the daughter and left," Dr Aishatu said. “Before she retur...

  Bitcoin hits $100k, an all time high record Bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time on Wednesday, surging to a new record after US President-elect Donald Trump unveiled administration picks believed to usher in crypto-friendly policies when he takes office in January. Among the picks by Trump is Paul Atkins, whom Trump intends to nominate to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which regulates cryptocurrency. Atkins, a crypto advocate and former SEC commissioner, is expected to regulate cryptocurrency with a lighter touch than Gary Gensler, who leads the commission under the Biden administration. Gensler, who aggressively fought the industry’s expansion in the US, is set to resign on Inauguration Day. Bitcoin hit $100,000 just hours after Atkins was announced as Trump’s choice for SEC chair. The new milestone builds on the shocking crypto rise since Trump was projected to win the presidency on November 6, which fueled a $6,000 one-day spike in bitcoin that brought...

Nigerian Army rewards outstanding soldiers with electric motorcycles 3 Division of the Nigerian Army has rewarded outstanding soldiers with electric motorcycles. Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations. 3 Division Nigerian Army, Major Aliyu Danja, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, said the distribution of the motorcycles reflects the Division's dual commitment to enhancing operational efficiency. “As part of ongoing efforts to recognize and reward exceptional service, the Headquarters 3 Division of the Nigerian Army has presented electric motorcycles to outstanding soldiers,” the statement read. "The ceremony was held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos, with the General Officer Commanding (GOC) and Commander of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General AE Abubakar, presiding over the event. "Major General Abubakar emphasized that this initiative aligns with the vision of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieut...

Crystal Palace captain, Marc Guehi breaks his silence after being reprimanded by the FA for writing TWO Godly messages on his LGBTQ armband Crystal Palace captain, Marc Guehi has spoken out about his actions after writing Godly messages on his LGBTQ armband. As part of the Premier League's Rainbow Laces campaign to support the LGBTQ+ community, top-flight captains were given rainbow armbands to wear for last weekend's and the ongoing midweek round of fixtures. Guehi, who is the son of a church minister, opted to scrawl the message 'I love Jesus' on his armband for Crystal Palace's 1-1 draw with Newcastle, and was subsequently reprimanded by the FA. Despite being reminded of kit regulations, Guehi chose to write a new message; 'Jesus loves you' - ahead of Palace's 1-0 win at Ipswich on Tuesday night. Guehi will not face punishment for his stance, and has now revealed the intended meaning behind his two messages. 'I think the message was pretty clear t...

Troops rescue 25 kidnapped victims, neutralize bandits in Kaduna The Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have successfully rescued 25 kidnapped victims and neutralized three bandits during an offensive operation in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The operation, code-named Golden Peace, was launched early Tuesday morning, December 3, 2024 to dismantle criminal networks terrorizing the region. The operation began at approximately 6:00 a.m. with troops clearing key bandit strongholds in villages, including Ruwan Sanye, Randa, Rafin Gora, Libere Gari, and Libere Makaranta. During the offensive, troops encountered resistance at Randa Village, where a gunfight ensued. Three bandits were neutralized, while several others fled, likely with gunshot wounds. The criminals were forced to abandon their kidnapped victims, resulting in the rescue of 25 hostages. Further pursuit of the fleeing bandits led troops to discover traces of their movements, including items such as roasted chic...

Advise them against following strangers. High number of girls on hookup are slaughtered for rituals - Ogun police urges parents to prioritise their daughters' safety The Ogun State Police Command has urged parents to prioritise the safety of their daughters as a high number of girls on hookup are being slaughtered for rituals. The spokesperson of the command, SP Omolola Odutola, gave the advice in a statement posted on her X.com handle on Thursday. This comes a day after she revealed that that many cases of missing young women and girls k!lled for ritual purposes are connected to hookup culture sweeping across the country. “Parents! This message is for your attention. Your daughters need your support. Advise them against following strangers,” she wrote.

Edo security guard fakes own kidnap, demands N50m ransom from employer Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun, have apprehended a 36-year-old man, Akpooh Edet, for allegedly faking his own abduction and demanding a N50 million ransom from his employer. Edet, who worked as a security guard at Rubber Estate in Ose River, Ovia South West Local Council of Edo State, was among 22 suspects paraded at the Amotekun Corps headquarters in Ondo State. The suspect was arrested at his hideout in Igbotako, Okitipupa Local Council, following a tip-off. He was reportedly staying at the residence of one Libon James, who is believed to have been unaware of the staged kidnapping. His arrest was successful after the Edo State Command of the Department of State Services (DSS) contacted the Ondo Amotekun Corps. Speaking to journalists, the Commander of Ondo Amotekun, Adetunji Adeleye, confirmed the arrest and stated that both Edet and James would be handed over to t...

Police bust gun factory run by father and son in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered a gun manufacturing factory operated by a father and his sons, where various firearms were fabricated and sold to criminals. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Joseph O. Eribo, during a press briefing on Monday at the Command Headquarters in Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo. Eribo revealed that the discovery was made following credible intelligence, prompting a swift response from operatives who raided the factory. During the operation, one suspect, identified as David Nse Emmanuel, was arrested, while his father, Akpan Nse Emmanuel, and his brothers, who allegedly co-ran the illicit business, managed to escape. Recovered items from the factory included seven newly fabricated single-barrel guns, five double-barrel guns, a special steel double-trigger pistol, a broken single-barrel gun, a trigger-handle walking stick knife, and multiple cut iron pipes used in making...

Manchester United 'scrap plans to wear LGBT rainbow jacket after devout Muslim player Noussair Mazraoui refused to wear it' Manchester United have reportedly abandoned their plans to wear LGBT rainbow jackets ahead of their match against Everton after Moroccan defender Noussair Mazraoui refused to participate in the campaign. The decision, made just hours before kick-off, came as Mazraoui, a devout Muslim, cited his religious beliefs as the reason for not wearing the pride-themed attire. In response to Mazraoui's stance, the club opted to cancel the entire initiative to avoid singling out the player publicly. This incident follows United's two-year tradition of supporting the Premier League's Rainbow Laces campaign by wearing pride-themed jerseys during pre-match warm-ups. The controversy has reportedly left some team-mates unhappy with the outcome. In a statement today, Manchester United said the club 'welcomes fans from all backgrounds, including members of th...

Rema, Asake, Ayra Starr, others nominated for 2025 MOBO Awards The MOBO Awards has unveiled nominees across 20 categories for their 2025 edition. Nigerian singers, Asake, Rema, Ayra Starr, Tems, Bnxn, Ruger, Shallipopi, and Odumodublvck were nominated for the 2025 Music of Black Origin Awards. Tems, Ayra Starr, and Asake are nominated in the Best International Act category alongside Beyonce, Glorilla, Kendrick Lamar, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, and Tyla. In the Best African Music Act category, Asake, Ayra Starr, Bnxn & Ruger, Odumodublvck, Rema, Shallipopi, and Tems are nominated alongside South African singers; Tyla and Uncle Waffles. For the first time, the ceremony will take place in Newcastle, at the Utilita Arena on Tuesday, February 18. See the full 2025 MOBO Awards Nominations List below…. Best Male Act Bashy Central Cee D-Block Europe Ghetts Nemzzz Sampha Best Female Act In Association With Got2b Cleo Sol Darkoo Jorja Smith Little Simz Nia Archives Raye...

US judge denounces President Joe Biden's pardon of his son saying he misrepresented the criminal case The judge who presided over Hunter Biden's federal tax case in Los Angeles rebuked President Joe Biden for pardoning his son this week, saying he misrepresented the facts of his son's criminal case when he announced the move. In a brief order, U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi also called out the president for maligning law enforcement and the justice system in his rationale for issuing the clemency, and the judge even indicated that part of the pardon may be unconstitutional. The criticism of a sitting president from a federal judge adds to the condemnation by both Republicans and Democrats of the president's extraordinary decision Sunday to give the "full and unconditional" pardon after repeatedly saying he wouldn't. Scarsi, who was nominated to the federal bench by then-President Trump, took issue with the claim of unequal, biased treatment that the presi...

Russian warship fires at German helicopter sparking WWIII fears A Russian warship has fired at a German army helicopter over the Baltic Sea. The crew of the Russian ship fired signal ammunition at the military aircraft, the German Press Agency in Brussels reported. The Bundeswehr helicopter had been on a reconnaissance flight. It comes amid rising tensions in recent weeks between the Kremlin and NATO countries after UK and US missiles were used by Ukraine to attack Russia. Vladimir Putin has since warned that both nations are now "directly involved" in the conflict. Germany has spent the past year reorganising its military to get it "ready for war", in the words of Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, who has set up a new cyber and information branch in addition to the traditional navy, army and air force. Signal ammunition is typically only used by vessels in emergency situations. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who confirmed the incident at a NATO conferen...

Netflix reportedly leaves the Nigerian market after six years Netflix has reportedly exited the Nigerian market as the country’s economy records further collapse. Film maker Kunle Afolayan seemingly confirmed this as he revealed that Netflix has cancelled previously commissioned projects. The streaming giant recently cancelled its Nigerian Originals and an executive reportedly cited cases where the film studios had no electricity and had to rely on generators on set. Officials at the major on-demand movies channel told The Gazette on Wednesday, Dec. 4, that the worsening economic situation under President Bola Tinubu made the decision inevitable. “We’re exiting the Nigerian market,” an official said under anonymity, pending an official announcement. “We’ve lost too many paying subscribers, and the exchange rate of naira against the American dollar also did not help us in any way.” The development came barely six years after Netflix entered Africa’s largest economy with the productio...

Texas nuns are expelled by the Vatican for breaking chastity vows with online love affairs The Vatican has expelled a group of Texas nuns amid a dispute between the sisters and Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson after he accused their Reverend Mother of breaking her chastity vows with an online love affair. Olson recorded his April 2023 interrogation of Mother Superior Teresa Agnes Gerlach in her Arlington convent, in which she seemed to admit to a consensual long-distance phone romance with Father Philip Johnson, a retired former priest from the diocese in Raleigh, North Carolina. The bishop claimed that by engaging in the s£xting relationship, Gerlach committed sins of adult£ry in violation of the sixth commandment and her vow of chastity, according to Chron. Bishop Olson By October, the Catholic leader assigned to oversee the nuns dismissed the religious order, and on November 28, the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life - a group within the C...

Those profiting from Boko Haram insurgency don’t want it to end – Governor Zulum Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has alleged that there are people benefiting from the insurgent activities of Boko Haram and will not want it to end. The governor, who disclosed this in an interview with BBC Hausa, lamented how some people, whom he claimed were profiting from the Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast region and Chad, were scuttling the fight against it. “There are people who don’t want this insecurity to end because they will not be happy with that,” he said. The governor, who noted that success had been recorded in the fight against the insurgency, decried that Boko Haram members are now making influx back to the region after being flushed out from Chad. He called on people to unite and support the security operatives in order to address the Boko Haram menace. The governor, however, didn’t specifically mention those profiting from the insecurity in the region.

  Gunmen k!lled groom hours to his wedding in Anambra Gunmen killed a man identified as Bright Ezechukwu, less than 24 hours to his wedding in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. According to Daily Trust, Bright had gone to pick up his fiancée, Chinwendu, in Ihiala town, accompanied by his best man and the chief bridesmaid, on November 22, 2024, when the tragedy occurred. Bright and Chinwendu's wedding was scheduled to hold for Saturday, November 23. It was gathered that Bright, his fiancée and two others were returning to the Uli community in the same Ihiala Local Government Area when the gunmen struck, shooting Bright d3ad. Bright’s younger brother said: “Bright was carrying one of the bridesmaids, while his best man carried Bright’s wife. Bright was following the convoy of motorcycles behind. He stopped at Ezego junction in Ihiala to fuel his motorcycle, unaware that he was heading for d3ath “His best man and others who were riding ahead thought Bright was coming behi...

Chiamaka Nnadozie amongst finalists for CAF women’s best player award Nigerian goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has been listed among the final five nominees for the 2024 CAF Women’s Player of the Year award. The African football governing body announced the top echelon of candidates for the coveted award in a tweet on Wednesday night, December 4, and only Nnadozie is the Nigerian named among the five finalists as Raheedat Ajibade did not make the final cut despite being named in the initial 10-player list. Other footballers in the top five are Tabitha Chawinga, Temwa Chawinga, Barbara Banda and Sanaâ Mssoudy. The award will now have a different winner from Asisat Oshoala for the first time since 2018. The Super Falcons striker won the award six times including the last three editions. For the coach of the year, Chris Danjuma of Falconets was named among the finalists ahead of compatriots Bankole Olowookere of Flamingos and Moses Adukwu of Edo Queens, who were included in the initial nom...

Court sentences couple to 16 years in jail and deregisters their church for N52m fraud Lagos State High sitting in Ikeja, on Wednesday, Dec. 4, convicted and sentenced a couple, Harry Uyanwanne and Oluwakemi Odemuyiwa (a.k.a Kristein Uyanwanne) along with Temple International Church, for stealing N52 million. Justice Mojisola Dada handed down the verdict after finding them guilty of the offenses preferred against them. The judge also ordered that the third defendant - Temple International Church - should be deregistered and closed down for using the name of God and the church to defraud people. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had filed seven counts bordering on stealing, dishonest conversion, false presentation, and fraud against the convicts. When the EFCC arraigned the convicts on February 25, 2020, they pleaded not guilty, and the prosecution commenced trial. During the trial, the prosecution counsel, Mr. Babatunde Sonoiki, called five witnesses while the defense c...