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A man was caught on video assaulting a Toyota Corolla driver in Lagos after his G-Wagon was bashed while in traffic.    In the viral video, the enraged man was seen punching the driver and attempting to drag him out of his car.   The incident, which highlights Lagos’ notorious traffic altercations, sparked reactions online after being shared by an …

Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has shared a candid opinion about life, saying a “sprinkle of wickedness” is necessary to thrive.   In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Adekunle Gold wrote “took me a while, but I can confirm now that in this life, you need a sprinkle of wickedness to thrive. Kindness go turn you to mumu.”  

Traditional worshippers having a procession harassed a young woman in a market in Lagos.  The girl was in a crowded market as the traditional worshippers passed by, ringing bells.  She appeared intrigued as she stood in front of a fruits and vegetable store, staring at the worshippers.  One of the worshippers then pushed her and another also followed suit. The …

Nigeria’s inflation rate for the month of November 2024 rose to 34.60 percent from 33.88 percent in October, indicating worsening hardship for the populace. According to the NBS’ latest Consumer Price Index and Inflation for November,  the country’s headline or all-items inflation increased by 0.72 percent on a month-on-month basis. The report also showed that Nigeria’s inflation increased by 6.40 …

    This December, Hollandia is making your holidays brighter with the 24 Days of Blue Christmas campaign! Our Blue Santa is spreading festive joy all over Lagos with amazing goodies and prizes for everyone.     Here’s How You Can Join the Fun:   1. Visit the Hotspots a. Look out for Blue Santa at these malls in Lagos: …

The Federal Government has announced the renaming of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) to Yakubu Gowon University.     The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, revealed the decision to State House correspondents on Monday, December 15, after the Federal Executive Council’s meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu.   The renaming was in honour of Nigeria’s former Head of State, …

Former presidential candidate and economist, Kingsley Moghalu, has called on Nigerian leaders to prioritize addressing the country’s economic challenges, stating that the ongoing debate over Kemi Badenoch’s identity holds no tangible value for Nigeria.   In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Moghalu expressed his views on the controversy surrounding Badenoch, a UK Member of Parliament, who …

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has made his first public statement since his ouster, declaring that Syria has fallen “into the hands of terrorism.”   In a statement shared on Monday, Decemer 16, on the ousted presidency’s Telegram channel, Assad revealed details about his departure from Syria, emphasizing that it was not premeditated.   “My departure from Syria was neither …

Oscar Pistorious is dating a new woman who bears a striking resemblance to the ex-girlfirend he murder£d.  Olympic and Paralympic sprint legend Oscar Pistorius, 38, was convicted in 2014 in the shooting de@th of model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp, 29, at his South African home on Valentine’s Day 2013.    Oscar and late Reeva Steenkamp  He was released in January …

Grammy-nominated rapper, Slowthai has been cleared of r@ping two women at a house party after a gig.     The rapper, whose real name is Tyron Frampton, 29, and his co-accused Alex Blake-Walker, 27, were both found not guilty of three joint charges of r@pe against two women. Blake-Walker was also cleared of an additional charge of s3xual ass@ult against …