5 h. ago Portable Births New Baby In Detention As Court Denies Him Bail In Alleged Assault On Policemen Case

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has reportedly welcomed another child with his wife, Bewaji, while still in police custody. Sources said the singer received the news of the birth with excitement despite his current situation and has expressed a strong desire to regain his freedom in order to see his newborn […] The post Portable Births New Baby In Detention As Court Denies Him Bail In Alleged Assault On Policemen Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Family Suspends Burial Plans For Popular Gospel Singer ‘Omije Ojumi’

Plans for the burial of late gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as ‘Omije Ojumi’, have been put on hold due to unresolved issues within her family. The announcement was made by gospel artiste, Lanre Alewilese, on his Instagram page on Saturday. “This is to inform you that all plans and arrangements for the burial […]

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9 h. ago 2025 AFCON: “Burna Boy Was Held At Moroccan Airport Over Heavy Jewellery” – CAF President

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has disclosed that Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy encountered an unexpected delay at a Moroccan airport while travelling to headline the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concert in Rabat. Motsepe made this known during a recent press conference, revealing that the singer was briefly held by customs officials […] The post 2025 AFCON: “Burna Boy Was Held At Moroccan Airport Over Heavy Jewellery” – CAF President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Singer Destiny Boy Dies At 21, Months After Birthing First Child

Afrobeat singer Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy has been lost to the cold hands of death. His death was confirmed by popular Instagram investigative journalist, Temilola Sobola in a social media post today, January 18th, 2025. Recall that in November 2024, Entertainment Region reported that Destiny Boy in an Instagram post, disclosed that he […] The post Singer Destiny Boy Dies At 21, Months After Birthing First Child appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago 14 Ships Laden With Petrol, Diesel, Fresh Fish Arrive Lagos Ports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says a total of 14 ships have arrived Apapa, Tin Can and Lekki ports in Lagos, waiting to discharge various goods. NPA stated this in its publication – ‘Shipping Position’, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. The document noted that […]

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20 h. ago My Twins Died After Vaccination In Lagos Hospital – Grieving Father

It is certainly not the best of times for the family of Mr Samuel Alozie, whose nine-month-old twin sons, Timothy and Testimony Alozie, died 24 hours after receiving routine immunisation at a primary healthcare centre in Lagos State. The tragic incident happened in Lagos barely a week after the death of one of the twin […]

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25 h. ago Billionaire bizman, Okoya marks 86th birthday with medical outreach

Billionaire Razaq Okoya celebrated his 86th birthday by giving back. Learn about his free medical outreach for over 1,000 residents and the celebration. Read More: https://punchng.com/billionaire-bizman-okoya-marks-86th-birthday-with-medical-outreach/

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25 h. ago ‘Omije Ojumi’ singer, Akinaanu set for private burial as fans mourn

Gospel singer Bunmi Akinaanu, known for her hit song ‘Omije Ojumi,’ has passed away. Read about her life, legacy, and private burial arrangements. Read More: https://punchng.com/omije-ojumi-singer-akinaanu-set-for-private-burial-as-fans-mourn/

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25 h. ago Tough lives of newborns abandoned by mums for migration dreams

Mothers leave abandoned newborns in Nigeria for a better life abroad. Discover the heartbreaking consequences on child well-being and development. Read More: https://punchng.com/tough-lives-of-newborns-abandoned-by-mums-for-migration-dreams/

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26 h. ago Obasanjo, Atiku, Obi hail Tambuwal at 60th birthday colloquium

Top political figures including Obasanjo, Atiku, and Obi celebrate Senator Aminu Tambuwal’s 60th birthday at a high-profile colloquium in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-atiku-obi-hail-tambuwal-at-60th-birthday-colloquium/

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34 h. ago ‘Omije Ojumi’ gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu for burial Jan 21

Family of late gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, announces burial rites for Jan 20-21. The ‘Omije Ojumi’ crooner died after a prolonged leg ailment. Read More: https://punchng.com/omije-ojumi-gospel-singer-bunmi-akinnaanu-for-burial-jan-21/

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37 h. ago VIDEO: Diesel tanker overturns, crushes woman’s SUV in Ibadan

A 33,000-litre diesel tanker overturns in a shocking Ibadan accident, crushing a woman’s Mercedes SUV. See video of the fuel spill and aftermath. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-diesel-tanker-overturns-crushes-womans-suv-in-ibadan/

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37 h. ago Northern Governors Mourn Plateau Islamic Cleric Imam Abubakar

The Northern States’ Governors Forum (NSGF) has mourned the demise of Chief Imam of Nghar Village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Sheikh Abdullahi Abubakar, who died at the age of 92 after a brief illness on Friday. In a condolence message issued on behalf of the Forum, NSGF Chairman and governor […]

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39 h. ago The Cost of Living Carelessly – A review of Olusola Oyewole’s Don’t Die Before Your Time

Title: Don’t Die Before Your Time Author: Olusola Oyewole Year of Publication: 2025 Number of Pages: 511 Category: Self Help read more The Cost of Living Carelessly – A review of Olusola Oyewole’s Don’t Die Before Your Time

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40 h. ago ‘Kogi IRS paid consultant N1.1bn in 8 months under Yahaya Bello’ – Witness

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has told an Abuja court that the Kogi State Board read more ‘Kogi IRS paid consultant N1.1bn in 8 months under Yahaya Bello’ – Witness

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49 h. ago Muslim Cleric Who Hid Fleeing Christians In Mosque During Terrorists Attacks In Plateau, Dies At 92

Nigerian Islamic cleric Abdullahi Abubakar, who gained international recognition for sheltering hundreds of Christians during the June 2018 attacks in Plateau State, has died at the age of 92. Mr Abubakar, the chief imam of Nghar village in the Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau, reportedly died after a brief illness. The Muslim cleric gained […] The post Muslim Cleric Who Hid Fleeing Christians In Mosque During Terrorists Attacks In Plateau, Dies At 92 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Dele Momodu Joins ADC, Rules Out Senatorial, Governorship Ambition

Veteran journalist, Dele Momodu, has become the latest addition to the African Democratic Congress train by officially declaring his membership in the party months after dumping the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. The former presidential aspirant declared his ADC membership in Benin City on Thursday, Momodu while putting to bed possible questions on where his political […] The post Dele Momodu Joins ADC, Rules Out Senatorial, Governorship Ambition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Afternoon Recap: Fubara’s impeachment twists, Lamido’s son conviction, Plateau Imam dies, other top stories

Get a recap of Nigeria’s top stories, including the Fubara impeachment twists, Lamido’s son conviction, and the death of a heroic Plateau imam. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-fubaras-impeachment-twists-lamidos-son-conviction-plateau-imam-dies-other-top-stories/

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58 h. ago Man City agree deal to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi

Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle to sign Crystal Palace England defender Marc Guehi this month during the read more Man City agree deal to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi

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58 h. ago VIDEO: London Bus Aunty names Davido, Ed Sheeran as dream TikTok collaborators

Nigerian content creator London Bus Aunty reveals that Afrobeats star Davido and British singer Ed Sheeran are her dream collaborators on TikTok. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-london-bus-aunty-names-davido-ed-sheeran-as-dream-tiktok-collaborators/

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