*Ponzi scheme operator arraigned for defrauding profs, colonel (Punch)*2023: Lagos APC chieftain, Salvador, to challenge Sanwo-Olu under Labour Party (DailyTrust)

Ponzi scheme operator arraigned for defrauding profs, colonel (Punch) The police on Monday arraigned a Ponzi scheme operator, Michael Diongoli, before a Federal High Court in Lagos State for allegedly defrauding a retired Army colonel, two professors, a co-operative society,…

Lizzo says she’s been texting BTS star J-Hope: ‘He does not leave you on read’

Lizzo has said BTS star J-Hope is a “great texter” who “does not leave you on read”. The “Good As Hell” singer spoke about her recent friendship with the South Korean musician during the latest episode of Audacy ‘s podcast…

*Delta pastor, Fufeyin, petitions police, accuses fellow clerics of blackmail, cyberstalking (Punch)*Hold Naira Marley responsible if I’m killed, says Mohbad, singer arrested by NDLEA (DailyTrust)

Delta pastor, Fufeyin, petitions police, accuses fellow clerics of blackmail, cyberstalking (Punch) The General Overseer of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Effurun, Delta State, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, has petitioned the state Commissioner of Police, Ali Mohammed, over a video clip. The…

*DCP Abba Kyari arrested by police (Punch)*Police arrest FIRS staff who held his wife, children at gunpoint for 5 days (Guardian)

DCP Abba Kyari arrested by police (Punch) The suspended Head of the Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, has been arrested by the Nigerian police. The PUNCH exclusively gathered that he was arrested alongside four others on Monday. Kyari was…

Lizzo gives TED talk on the history of twerking

Lizzo recently gave a TED talk about twerking’s roots and development, as well as how the dance helped her love her body. Who knew that learning to twerk changed the musician’s relationship with her butt — and made her feel…

*EFCC arrests ex-Abia gov Orji*Fawehinmi’s late son, Mohammed died from COVID-19 related complications -Family (Nation)

EFCC arrests ex-Abia gov Orji at Abuja airport (Punch) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former governor of Abia State, Senator Theodore Orji at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The ex- governor, who has been on…

*Pastor, 1 other arraigned over gender violence (DailyTrust)*Court remands 2 applicants for being in possession of toy gun (Vanguard)

Pastor, 1 other arraigned over gender violence (DailyTrust) A 52-year-old pastor, Samson Ajayi, and one Jamiyu Jejelaye (36) have been arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti magistrate’s court over gender-based violence on one Nifemi Ajayi. Police prosecutor, Inspector Bamikole Olasunkanmi, told the…

*Outrage over new viral video of assault on policeman in Lagos (Leadership)*6 cultists nabbed during initiation in Lagos (Punch)

Outrage over new viral video of assault on policeman in Lagos (Leadership)  An undated viral video which surfaced on Wednesday involving a motorist and a policeman is currently causing public outrage on the social media after the motorist was seen…

Grammy 2020: Burna Boy nominated in ‘Best World Music Album’ category (Punch)

Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has made the list of nominees for 2020 Grammy Awards. The organisers of the Grammy Awards had on Wednesday released the list of artistes nominated for the awards with Singer…

Lizzo announces UK and European tour (Female first)

The ‘Juice’ hitmaker – who makes her Lovebox debut in London this weeknd – will kick off her run in Paris on November 4, before playing London’s O2 Academy Brixton on November 6, and wrapping the tour in Denmark on…

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