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No fewer than 20 bandits stormed the Pipeline Extension area in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, dispossessing residents of their belongings. SaharaReporters gathered that the bandits who operated for more than one hour stormed the area around 2am on Wednesday. "This is so frightening!"

Nigerian actress, Annie Idibia and wife of legendary singer Innocent Ujah Idibia '2Baba', has now been put on blast by her eldest brother, Wisdom, on social media. In a video making the rounds, Wisdom accused Annie of being violent, of introducing him to substance abuse. According to Wisdom, Annie has refused to give him a car to work with after turning him to her errand boy Wisdom called on Nigerians for their help as he continued to narrate his ordeal with his celebrity younger sister. See video. "Social Media Is Not The Best Place To Settle Family Feud."  

Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, an immediate past First Lady of Anambra State, has declared her intention to join the contest for the forthcoming Anambra North Senatorial District election. Few weeks ago she had a altercation with Mrs Bianca Ojukwu in Awka at the inauguration programme of Soludo on March 17, 2022. The former First Lady, in a statement on Wednesday, divulged this to journalists in Awka, stating that she would serve to empower the poor and needy, especially women and children. She also rendered an apology to the Governor, Charles Soludo, Ndigbo and friends of Ndigbo over the feud between her and Bianca. She said, “My interest to join the senatorial race is in response to an overwhelming pressure and calls from my people to represent them in the Senate at the National Assembly in Abuja. As has been attested to by the good people of Anambra State, service to people, humanity and sharing love and putting smiles on sad faces are my priority in life, and I know that it is the will of

Aftermath of Nigeria/ Ghana match. The Black Stars 0f Ghana qualify for Qatar 2022 with Thomas Partey goal. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup after drawing Ghana 1-1 Tuesday, 29 March 2022. Ghana qualified on an away goal advantage. Angry fans took matters into their hands as they went on a destructive spree. See video above.

                                  Video  More from the Vanguard News On The Kaduna Bomb Attack. Bomb Attack on Kaduna Train: The earth shook, hail of bullets followed — Survivor *Evacuation of trapped passengers concluded; we’ll pay for treatment — Govt A survivor of Monday night’s bomb attack on an Kaduna-Abuja route train has described his experience, saying when the explosives went, the earth shook after which the terrorists began to rain bullets on them. Meanwhile, relevant authorities were liaising with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to ascertain the list from the passengers manifest for efficient tracking. The Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Mr. Fidet Okhiria, had earlier confirmed the attack, but did not give  details. ‘How Allah saved me’ A passenger, who survived the attack, told journalists on phone that while in transit, “we heard a loud bang. A bomb exploded.” He recalled that “the earth shook and within the twinkle of an eye, it was gunsh

It was a father-daughter date night for Sean Combs and his daughter. YahooNews! Captures The Oscar 2022 Highlights, On The Red Carpet Is Sean “Diddy” Combs And His 16-Year-Old Daughter Chance Combs. The 52-year-old producer and rapper attended the 94th annual event handing hands with his young daughter as the two took in all the glam and the glitz of the night while posing on the red carpet for all of the photographers to see.  To grace the occasion, Diddy looked stylish in a black and white tuxedo look while Chance looked gorgeous in a white, sparkly dress with dramatic sleeves and trim. As for her hair, the teenage beauty wore a high bun with curled pieces throughout and accessorized her ensemble with sparkling earrings and a sparkling clutch to match her shimmering look.  At one point in the evening, Diddy even took a step back and let Chance shine solo as she posed with her hand on her hip and was all smiles as the photographers snapped away.

Suspected terrorists yesterday night detonated explosives on the Abuja-Kaduna train and opened fire on about 970 passengers on board. A train carrying over 900 passengers was bombed by suspected terrorists between Rijana and Katari in Kaduna State on Monday night, yesterday. A passenger was reported to have managed and called his relation saying all passengers were lying on the floor as the terrorists were shooting at the train, sporadically. The Kaduna-bound train derailed after explosives believed to be planted on the rail track went off close to Rigasa area of the state. The 6:00p.m. train, which took off from Idu Train Station at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, hit the explosive device about 30 minutes to Rigasa train station in Kaduna at a point between Katari and Rijana community. Many are feared abducted by the terrorists. "From The Airport To The Trains, This Is Sad!

   Will Smith on Monday apologized for slapping Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars after Rock joked about Smith's wife's hair. Jada Pinkett Smith suffers from alopecia and Rock laughed at her expense, joking that she was ready for a role in GI Jane - a gag that Pinkett Smith greeted with a grim eye roll. Will Smith, 53, wrote on Instagram:  "My behavior at last night's Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable." He apologized to Rock and to the Academy, plus 'the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world.' He also said sorry to the Williams family, who were shocked by his behavior - which happened shortly before he won the best actor award for King Richard. Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive,' he wrote.  'My behavior at last night's Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada's medical condition was too muc

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The Los Angeles Police Department in its statement has confirmed that Chris Rock has “declined to file a police report” following an altercation with Will Smith at the 94th Academy Awards. Smith took to the stage during the 2022 Oscars and slapped Rock after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith. A full statement from the Los Angeles Police Department reads: “LAPD investigative entities are aware of an incident between two individuals during the Academy Awards program. The incident involved one individual slapping another. The individual involved has declined to file a police report. If the involved party desires a police report at a later date, LAPD will be available to complete an investigative report.” While presenting best documentary feature at the Oscars, Rock made a joke about Pinkett Smith’s shaved head by comparing it to the look of Demi Moore in the 1997 movie “G.I. Jane.” Rock said he couldn’t wait to see Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia, star in “G.I. Jane 2,” wh

Watch The Video Above, Moment Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock....Wow! In what may be the most insane moment in the history of the Academy Awards, Will Smith jumped onstage and smacked Chris Rock while the comedian was presenting the Best Documentary at the 2022 Oscars. The unscripted moment arrived after the comedian joked about Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair loss, a symptom of alopecia.  “Jada, love you, G.I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see it,” Rock said. Before the actress rolled her eyes. Will appeared to laugh at the joke at first but then walked up onstage.  After Rock said “Uh oh,” Smith hit Rock before returning to his seat. Smith’s comments were bleeped when he returned to his seat, but it was apparent that he told Rock, “Keep my wife’s name out your f***king mouth.” “Wow, dude. It was a G.I. Jane joke,” replied Rock. “Keep my wife’s name out of your f***ing mouth,” Smith repeated as the audience went silent, according to people present. Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance is as a result of alop

This is just unimaginable......sad indeed... Over 200 bandits shutdown Kaduna International Airport. More detailed information has emerged of how over 200 bandits stormed Kaduna International Airport, on Saturday, stopped Aircrafts from flying after killing one security personnel of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency. An airport staff told DAILY POST, in Kaduna, Saturday evening that over 200 bandits stormed the airport around 12.00am. He said they were speaking in Hausa, said, “Hausa ‘Zamu rufe airport ba jirgi da zai tashi’, meaning: We will shut down this airport. No aircraft will fly in and out.” The source said the bandits alleged that the military took away their cows and as revenge, they stormed the Airport at midnight but were repelled by the military, stationed at the airport. He said everybody thought, since the military has repelled them, they will never come back. He added that everybody was surprised as they resurfaced around 1200am. “In fact, our staff resumed work t

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY EVERYONE  MY MOTHER, POEM BY ANN TAYLOR  Who fed me from her gentle breast, And hush’d me in her arms to rest, And on my cheek sweet kisses prest? My Mother. When sleep forsook my open eye, Who was it sung sweet hushaby, And rock’d me that I should not cry? My Mother. Who sat and watched my infant head, When sleeping in my cradle bed, And tears of sweet affection shed? My Mother. When pain and sickness made me cry, Who gazed upon my heavy eye, And wept for fear that I should die? My Mother. Who dress’d my doll in clothes so gay, And taught me pretty how to play. And minded all I had to say? My Mother. Who taught my infant lips to pray, And love God’s holy book and day. And walk in Wisdom’s pleasant way? My Mother. And can I ever cease to be Affectionate and kind to thee, Who was so very kind to me? My Mother. Ah, no! the thought I cannot bear; And if God please my life to spare, I hope I shall reward thy care, My Mother. Who ran to help me when I fell, And would

Brilliant music artist, talented and multiple award winner, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has posed himself as the highest-paid musician in the history of Africa. Oluwa Burna who declared 2022 as the year of love and light, took to his Twitter handle bragging about achieving power on Saturday, March 26. The Grammy Award winner tweeted. “I said money doesn’t satisfy me and it’s my Truth buy it Doesn’t change the fact that I’m the highest paid artist in the History of African music. Believe it or not.” His statement created mixed reactions, some of his followers compared him with his colleagues in the music industry, with the likes of Davido and Wizkid. A couple of tweets he posted, got a handful of his fans worried as he spoke about the need of living and dying on stage with his band, The Outsiders. He wrote… “At this point I just want to LIVE and DIE on STAGE with my Band The OUTSIDERS. I’ve achieved All the dreams I ever personally had. Money gives me No satisfaction, Not

The Former Lagos State Governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu donated the sum of N1 billion for the establishment of a Centre of Leadership Development at the Lagos State University, yesterday. The former governor was represented by the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.  While delivering the institution’s 25th convocation lecture, titled, ‘Global Trends: The Rightful Place of Nigeria in the World.’ In the lecture Tinubu, asked if Nigerians love each other enough to construct a better political, social and economic home by building a dynamic and firm structure of building blocks never before seen in the country? According to him, the society cannot thrive in an air of mistrust and acrimony, adding that to flourish, there must be a full understanding that every Nigerian, regardless of place or social circumstance, was equally entitled to the fundamental good things all human beings deserve and desire. “Let us not befool ourselves. History is patient, yet not forever lenient regarding

Erelu Okin Is Sentenced To 27 Months In Prison For Gross Misconduct, over fuel souvenir. Ms. Ogbulu Pearl, a Lagos socialite has been convicted for distributing Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, as souvenir at a party. This conviction was authorized by a Lagos Special Offences Mobile Court sitting at Oshodi. On March 14, 2022, the defendant was earlier arraigned before the court, for the offence of distributing PMS as souvenir during her installation party on March 5, 2022. The offences violates section 251(1), 168 (1), 244 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 and Section 195 (2)(b) of the Environmental Management Protection Law of Lagos State 2017. Delivering judgement in the matter after the defendant changed her plea from ‘not guilty ‘ to guilty, Chief Magistrate Kehinde Ogundare sentenced her to three months imprisonment or option of N15,000 fine on the first count of the charge. The magistrate also ordered the defendant to pay N1 million fine on the second and third count of the char

A Laugh Makes One Beautiful! • A woman gets on a bus with her baby. The bus driver says, "That's the ugliest baby that I've ever seen. Ugh!" The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down, fuming. She says to a man next to her, "The driver just insulted me!" The man says, "You go right up there and tell him off – go ahead, I'll hold your monkey for you.".....John Ocall  ,• I am in shape. Round is a shape...George Carlin • When nothing is going right. Go left. • Sometimes when I close my eyes, I see.....Nothing...lol.

The former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has formally declared  his ambition to run for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The former vice president, who made the declaration at an elaborate event at the International Conference Center (ICC), in Abuja, also vowed to hand over at the end of his tenure to the younger generation, he also highlighted five areas, he would like to focus on. The event which witnessed the presence of many dignitaries was hosted by the Adamawa State governor, Umaru Fintiri. The former vice president while reeling out some of the plans he has for the country vowed to hand over to a younger generation if elected. He also said he intends to focus on five key areas which he listed as unity of Nigeria, security, economy, education and devolving more resources and powers to the federating units.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is gearing up for it's National Convention. This comes after two postponements and horse-trading that almost derailed the process. The Eagle Square, venue of the party’s convention is agog, as party leaders and delegates gather to elect new members of the National Working Committee (NWC) that will pilot its affairs for the next four years. No fewer than 12,000 delegates that will participate in the elective convention, where sixty-six party officials, including 21 NWC members would be elected by tomorrow. President Muhammadu Buhari has admonished APC leaders to keep their eyes on the ball. Talks are ongoing for a consensus, Adamu, Akume, Al-Makura, others are deliberating. The party bars political appointees from voting at convention. The PDP charges INEC not to monitor APC convention.

On Tuesday, 22 March 2022, Nigerians from the diaspora in a clarion call for a 'FIX' Nigeria, called on His Excellency Atiku Abubakar to join the race for the candidacy for the President of Nigeria under the People's Democratic Party (PDP).                       Nigerians from Diaspora  They came out en mass to support the Atiku Abubakar Presidential bid. There was massive turn out of the crème de la crème. The Nigerians from the diaspora were led by Professor Isa Odidi, the erudite pharmacist, celebrated scientist, distinguished innovator, first-rate technocrat, tireless researcher and consummate entrepreneur. A cross-section of the Nigerians from Diaspora with his Excellency, Atiku Abubakar. They gave their unequivocal support to Atiku Abubakar, stating his wealth of experience in Politicking and his remarkable achievements over the years, especially his years as the Vice President of Nigeria.  They reiterated that his tenor in office as Vice President, with the former Pr