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A pregnant woman was crushed to d3ath after a bus crashed into a residential building in Niger State.    The incident happened on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Lambata, Gurara local government area of the state.    It was gathered that the commercial bus was on its way from Lagos State en route to Kano State when it ran into …

An Indian woman, Tanya Kumar, has called out close family members and friends who moved on so quickly three days after the funeral of her 20-year-old daughter, Tishaa.   Tanya, the wife of a Bollywood actor-producer, Krishan Kumar, in an Instagram story on Saturday, December 21, 2024, said these close friends and family went back to posting their celebrations, dances, …

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft has  intercepted 19 suspected stowaways aboard Europe-bound vessels in Lagos State.   It was gathered that the stowaways, who had boarded the vessels under cover of darkness, concealed themselves in the rudder compartments in an attempt to illegally migrate to Europe.   Lieutenant Hussaini Ibrahim, the Base Information Officer, confirmed the development in a …

Justin Timberlake is taking extra precautions on stage after a wardrobe malfunction during his Nashville performance sparked a social media frenzy. The pop star appeared at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City Friday night as part of his “Forget Tomorrow” world tour, sporting a noticeably longer shirt to prevent any repeat incidents.   During the show, Timberlake performed hits like …

Justin Baldoni’s agency, William Morris Endeavor (WME), has cut ties with the actor just hours after his former co-star, Blake Lively, filed a lawsuit against him alleging inappropriate conduct and reputation sabotage. Sources close to the situation confirmed the news to TMZ, though no official reason for the agency’s decision was provided.   Lively’s lawsuit accuses Baldoni of creating a …

TikTok’s rise from a niche video-sharing app to a global social media giant has sparked controversies worldwide, with concerns over its links to China and its influence on users and politics.   In Albania, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced Saturday that TikTok would be banned for at least a year starting in 2025. The decision follows a tragic incident in …

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian military to bring an end to banditry by 2025, according to Minister of State for Defense, Bello Mohammed Matawalle.   Matawalle made the announcement on Saturday, December 21, while addressing members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at his Gusau residence. He assured that the military is committed to fully complying with the …

Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested four suspected members of the Ambazonian rebel group from Cameroon in Taraba State. The arrests were made at a hotel in Takum Local Government Area following credible intelligence on December 18, 2024.   According to a statement by Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director and spokesman for …

Heavyweight boxing champion, Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight world titles and prove his status as a generational great with another close points win in their rematch in Saudi Arabia on Sunday morning, December 22.   Having inflicted a first career defeat on Fury by split decision seven months ago, Usyk’s astuteness and will to win …

Popular Nigerian Tiktoker, Seaking, has been picked up by security agents hours after hurling insults on President Tinubu, Governor Sanwo-Olu and IGP Egbetokun.    On Saturday, December 20, the Tiktoker released a video on social media cussing out the President, the Lagos state governor and the Police boss after he read a news claiming the police will soon start arresting …