World’s Third Largest Diamond Found In Botswana; See How Big It Is (Photos)
One of the world's largest diamonds has been unearthed in Africa's largest producer of diamonds, Botswana, the country's government recently announced.
The 1,098-carat stone, which is believed to be the third largest "gem-quality"…
Legendary Highlife Singer, Sir Victor Uwaifo Dies At 80
Legendary highlife singer and guitarist, Sir Victor Uwaifo, popularly known as ‘Guitar Boy’, has died at 80.
The music icon, who will be remembered for hit songs like ‘Mami Water’, ‘Joromi’ and ‘Guitar Boy’, was a multi instrumentalist…
US Strikes IS Targets In Afghanistan As Kabul Evacuations Enters Final Stages
United States killed two “high profile” Islamic State targets with a drone strike in Afghanistan on Saturday, as the airlift of those desperate to flee moved into its fraught final stages with fresh terror attack warnings and Taliban…
Police Rescue Two Siblings Kidnapped By Their Nanny In Benin
Two siblings based in Lagos state have been rescued following their abduction allegedly by a nanny simply identified by Precious.
Precious was said to have absconded with the minors – a four-year-old boy and two-year-old girl – on Monday…
2 Die In Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident
Ogun Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said two people lost their lives on Saturday in a three-vehicle pile-up around AP Petrol Station on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The State Sector Commander of FRSC, Ahmed Umar, who…
Actor, Jim Iyke Settles Rift With Uche Maduagwu (Video)
Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke has revealed that he has settled with his controversial colleague, Uche Maduagwu after the former confronted the latter physically over online trolling.
Iyke had been involved in a nasty fight with Maduagwu…
Police Rescue 9-Month-Old Girl Abandoned At Ebonyi Riverside
Police said in Abakaliki have on Saturday that they have rescued a nine-month-old girl abandoned at Ebonyi Riverside in Ezzillo Community in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi.
This is contained in statement issued by police…
EPL: Man City Thrash Arsenal 5-0 At Etihad
Manchester City has thrashed Arsenal 5-0 on Saturday at Etihad stadium, inflicting the Gunners’ worst start to a league season since 1954.
Mikel Arteta’s men have lost their first three league games and are yet to even score a goal with…
Taliban Take Over: ‘No Nigerian In Afghanistan’ – NIDCOM Says As Countries Evacuate Citizens
Federal Government has revealed that there are no Nigerians who needs evacuation in Afghanistan, following the takeover of the country by the Taliban.
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) explained that its findings indicated that…
Sirhan Sirhan, Man Who Assassinated Robert F. Kennedy, Granted Parole
Man convicted of killing Robert F. Kennedy was granted parole on Friday after two of the former attorney general, senator and presidential hopeful’s sons spoke in favor of release and prosecutors declined to argue he should be kept…
TikTok Bans Viral ‘Milk Crate Challenge’ Over Safety Concerns
TikTok has banned the viral “milk crate challenge” from its platform due to concerns that users participating in the trend could be seriously injured.
The new craze is about stacking crates into a pyramid shape, then attempting to…
End Killings Within 2 Weeks – Plateau Lawmakers Tell Gov. Lalong
Plateau State House of Assembly has given Governor Simon Lalong two weeks to address the security challenges bedviling the state.
It also asked communities to defend themselves from attackers due to the failure of the government to…
Paralympics: Nigeria’s Lucy Ejike Wins Bronze In Women’s 61kg Powerlifting
Nigeria’s Lucy Ejike has on Saturday, August 28 won a bronze medal in the women’s Powerlifting at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympic games.
The Paralympic games record holder claimed Nigeria’s second medal in Tokyo in the 61kg women category…
18 Abducted Zamfara Students Regain Freedom (Photos)
Zamfara State Government has secured the release of 18 students recently abducted from College of Agricultural and Animal Sciences in Bakura, abducted by unknown gunmen.
Recall that gunmen on August 15 attacked the College in Bakura…
COVID-19: NCDC Records Ten Deaths As Infection Toll Crosses 190,000
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday night disclosed that 10 more people have died from the coronavirus pandemic, as the country’s infection toll hit 190,333.
Data from the disease centre shows that the fatality toll now…
Rema, Omah Lay, Ruger Perform At Burna Boy’s O2 Arena Show In London (Videos)
Grammy Award winner, Burna Boy has kicked off his “Space Drift Arena Tour” starting out at the O2 Arena in London on Friday, August 27.
At the sold out show, the African giant gave opportunity to young Nigerian singers like Rema,…