As the gruesome murder of Deborah Samuel, the 22-year-old student of Shehu Shagari College of Education who was accused of blasphemy and burnt to death by her fellow students has continued to generate strong condemnation from many Nigerians, the State of Emergency GBV Movement has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators. According to a statement made available to Legit.ng, the movement insists that the actions of the individuals were barbaric, despicable and criminal. It reads: ‘’The constitution upholds the right of life and mandates all citizens to respect the rights and dignity of other. The constitution does…
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Two suspects, identified as Olamilekan Elijah, 23, and Adegoroye Afeez, 24, have been arrested by Operatives of Amotekun corps in Osun state for allegedly luring, raping and recording a minor while experiencing her menstrual flow. According to the field commander of Amotekun, Amitolu Shituu, in a statement released on Wednesday, May 18, said his men responded to the distress call and rescued the 17-year-old from the suspects. In his words: ‘’The 17-year-old girl was raped by two suspects and filmed, the suspects threatened the victim that the video recording will be released on social media if she informs anybody of…
At least five persons have been reportedly killed while houses have been set on fire in a sectorial clash between traders and okada riders. The incident which happened in a community Called, Dei-Dei in Abuja started off when a bike man who was involved in an accident with a trailer leading to the death of his passenger when he was attacked by residents and traders of the community for reckless driving. According to the reports, the okada rider’s colleagues reportedly rushed to rescue him from the attackers and then the situation got aggravated. A resident affected by the chaos said:…
American singer, dancer and actor, Christopher Maurice Brown, popularly known as Chris Brown has announced the release date of his new album, titled ‘’Breezy’’. The multi-talented singer, shared on his Instagram account, a monochrome picture of a back head shot, showing off his clean blonde hair cut with the name of his soon to be released album carved on it. He captioned it ‘’JUNE 24th BREEZY ALBUM’’. While on the singer’s Instagram story, a list of artists who will be featured on the album was revealed. Artists such as Wizkid, Lil Wayne, Jack Harlow, Ella Mai, H.E.R., Tory Lanez and more.…
A student of The Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo state, Identified only as Oromidayo a National Diploma level 2, from the department Civil Engineering is reported to have passed away while engaging in coitus with his girlfriend. While his is girlfriend, Aramide, also an ND level 2 student in the Department of Business Administration was rendered unconscious due to a marathon sexual activity, Oromidayo, the deceased is said to have been confirmed dead. Sahara reporters shares that the lovers had engaged in a sex romp after they returned from the school’s campus. They also suspected the two lovers might have taken a…
Popular American rapper, Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, known professionally as DaBaby has arrived in the city of Lagos in Nigeria. The US rapper shared on his Instagram account, a video of himself exploring the second most populous city in Africa, Lagos city. The rapper first stopped by a Nike shoe store where he bought a few kicks(Shoes) for his stay, afterwards he shared another video of himself amongst a crowd of Lagosians, while the crowd chanted his name as he sprayed some dollars to the crowd. It was heard in the video shared, a man warning him to hold his phone…
In Sabon Gari area of Kano state, a huge explosion is said to have occurred, affecting many lives in the premises. The blast, which was heard at about 9am, occurred beside a primary school which is situated along Court Road by Aba Road, thereby leaving many children dead and wounded. While it is not yet ascertained as to what the cause of the explosion is, or if it is a bomb blast, the police anti bomb unit and other security units have moved to scene of the incident to pacify the atmosphere. Meanwhile, residents of the Sabon Gari are in…
Another highlight of the Billboard Music Awards night (BBMA) that was held on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, was the riveting performance of Nigerian Grammy Award winning singer, Burna Boy. Just a few days after the singer released his latest song titled ‘’Last Last’’ which has been making waves in the music industry despite the influx of new songs released by other artists on the same day, the Nigerian music star made his first performance at this year’s Billboard Music Awards. https://youtu.be/6FkLIQbKZ_A The self-acclaimed Giant of Africa who in most cases…
Colson Baker, American rapper, singer, musician, and actor professionally known as Machine Gun Kelly, has got fans wondering whether he and Megan Fox are now married and growing their family after he revealed in a song he sang at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards night. He revealed that his song was dedicated to their “unborn child” and wife. On Sunday 15 May, the rocker performed his song “Twin Flame” in honor of ladylove Megan Fox, to whom he referred as his “wife” onstage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. MGK didn’t stop the dedications there, though.…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has intervened in another blasphemy saga, this time in Borno State where another lady, Naomi Goni was alleged to have insulted the Prophet (SAW). The Islamic human rights organization has urged Muslims in the state to allow the police to handle the matter. This was revealed in a statement issued in the evening of Sunday, 15th May, 2022, by Professor Ishaq Akintola, director of MURIC. His statement reads: “Another lady has reportedly blasphemed against the person of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). The latest incident happened in Borno State. The lady in the eye…
It’s hard to miss a celebrity’s birthday, especially when he/she is famous. Robert Douglas Thomas Pattisnson, an English actor is celebrating his birthday today. The 36-year-old actor who came into limelight after casting as the lead actor in the 2008 film adaptation of the best-selling book, Twilight. Pattinson went on to star in other popular films including Remember Me, Water for Elephants and many more. In April 2022, Robert Pattinson emerged as the new Batman in Matt Reeves’s The Batman, which was released on March 4, 2022.
If you are a fan of Kendrick Lamar then you should be psyched about his new released album which arrived on Thursday night. The American rapper, songwriter and record producer has finally dropped his fifth solo album titled, ‘’ Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’’ after a long wait of five years. Fans had assumed the rapper was retired after his fourth studio album ‘’Damn’’ which was released on April 14, 2017. However, Lamar changed the narrative of being retired when a twitter user wrote ‘’Kendrick Lamar is officially retired.’’ The rapper quoted the tweet with a link which leads…
The Assyrian Christian Mayor of Dadersh village in the Sarsank region of the Duhok governorate in Kurdistan, Iraq, and one other Assyrian Christian man named James Zaya, were arrested on 11 May after a group of Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) loyalists tried to confiscate land belonging to local residents. When local villagers protested and tried to protect their properties, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) police, known as Asayesh, retaliated by assaulting them and arresting the village mayor, Zya Minas, and Mr Zaya who was filming the incident. The incident is currently being investigated, and has been raised by many Christian…
Nigerian actor and comedian, Ayodeji Richard Makun, popularly known as AY appears to be in a silent beef with Comedian Basket mouth. This was revealed when a fan asked him about his taciturn relationship with Basket mouth. ‘’@aycomedian do you really have any issues with basket mouth’’? Chiiokeukaigwe asked in a post on Instagram while tagging AY. The Nigerian comedian replied stating he has no issues with his compeer Basket mouth, however, the price of being progressive is people having unnecessary issues with you. He wrote: ‘’@chijiokeukwigwe I don’t have issues with him. But people having unnecessary issues with you…
Looks like Nigerian singer and songwriter Zinoleesky aka Oniyide Azeez, has got something hot for his fans and is set to drop it in a few hours. The 21-year-old artist has hinted abot his new song and when it will be released. He announced in his social media account the release date of his new hit track titled ‘’Loving You”. Sharing on his IG page an animated music cover photo which appears to look like he is in a loved up position with a lady, he writes as a caption ‘’I Know it’s gon be a buffet on Friday but…
President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with Dame (Dr) Adaora Umeoji, the Deputy Managing Director of Zenith Bank, and the entire family of Umeoji of Aku Village, Anambra State on the passing of their beloved mother and matriarch, Chief Lady Ngami Umeoji, KSJI, (Adagbaodu 1). “Mama” as she was fondly called was indeed a towering personality. Her passion and commitment to humanity, advancing the good in others resonated in the church, education field and the local community, where she touched the lives of the less privileged, and especially widows, in the society. ”While her transition has left a void too difficult to…
A pastor, identified as Segun Adebisi has been found dead in an uncompleted building in Kubwa, Abuja after going missing for days. According to the reports, his corpse was found on Saturday morning, May 7, during a thorough search by the residents of the area. One Mr Odion Rufus, a resident, narrated to the reporters on scene, how they had dispersed into the bushes around the pipeline area from 8pm till 12am searching for the man of God but no sign of him. They however, conducted another round of search the following morning which led to them discovering his corpse…
In Benue state, a young man has been arrested for impersonating a woman while luring a patron at a nightclub. The cross dresser who is identified as Terdue, from Konshisha local government pretended to be a lady at a nightclub in Osaze baka, Gboko, Benue state, when he was approached by a young man who seemed to be attracted to him and offered a one-night stand. According to Yaro Shimavia Simeon, a narrator of the incident, Terdue agreed to the offer and went with the victim to his house. It was however, at the point of copulation that the victim…
Supports the ‘sack and re-apply’ methodology Dr. Abubakar Alkali, APC Presidential Aspirant from Sokoto state, has proffered solutions to the perennial strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). In an exclusive interview with The News Chronicle, the convener of the Movement for a New Nigeria (MNN), argued that using strike as a bargaining tool is quite old fashioned, and that ASUU should instead learn to seek redress for any grievance with its employer, the federal government, in an industrial court. Referring to an article he wrote in 2019 on the subject, Dr. Alkali that he still believes…
It has been raining love and wedding bells in the celebrity world this year, especially in the music industry. Love to see it! It looks like we got another incoming as American rapper and singer, A$AP Rocky proposing to Rihanna in his new single music video. His new single titled “D.M.B.” which stands for “Dat’s My Bitch,” makes headlines with no doubt going to Rihanna, who stars in the video and is making her first appearance in a music-related video in years. The video is described as “an ode to the classic love story, with Rocky and Rihanna depicting true…
A 24-year-old Laura Stephenson has been sentenced to 21 months in Jail after luring a 15-year-old schoolboy to her home and had sex with him. Laura Stephenson, now 38, was given a 21-month sentence at Sheffield Crown Court after she admitted to two sexual activity with the boy. She had exchanged flirty messages with the school boy and then slept with him while her partner was away for work. The boy, whose name has been kept anonymous for legal reasons, suffered mental issues which led to him disclosing the abuse to his GP before a referral was made to social…
Few days after the gruesome killing of military couple in Imo state that has saddened the hearts of many Nigerians, unidentified armed men were said to have carried out a parade in the popular Ariaria market in Aba, Abia state. The parade which took place on Wednesday, May 4, had caused lot of attraction in the market area. An eyewitness from the scene reports footages which reveals that the armed men were all dressed in black attires while holding different weapons. They marched amidst cheers from traders in the market. During the parade, the unidentified armed group declared a compulsory…
In Illorin, Kwara state, a native doctor has reportedly been confirmed dead while waiting for the delivery of a human head and wrists of a woman for rituals. This was discovered after the police arrested two suspects identified as Wasiu Omonose and Akanbi Ibrahim, age 35 and 32. The police nabbed the suspects with body parts at Oke Oyi-Jebba road on motorcycle. According to Daily Trust, a policie revealed to them that the police operatives investigating the case discovered that the native doctor died after visiting his residence in Illorin. He said: ‘’The herbalist was dead by the time operatives…
Nigerian cross-dresser, James Chukwueze Obialor, popularly known as James Brown, has returned to Nigeria after months in London. The self-acclaimed Princess of Africa announced his arrival with a video on his social media page on Tuesday. He said, ‘’I’m back .’’ In the video, it was seen that the Nigerian internet personality and dancer were received at the airport with a crew consisting of his sister, friends, and group of drummers to welcome him. He expressed in the voice-over of the shared video, that the purpose of his return will be made known in due time as he knows many are…
Barbadian singer and businesswoman Robyn Rihanna has received a mind-blowing surprise at the Met Gala 2022. The New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and American Vogue paid homage to the famous singer with a digital statue of herself. Already famed for her musical success and Fenty empire, the 34-year-old has been dominating headlines in recent months for her iconic bump-baring maternity style. In January, Rihanna and her boyfriend, rapper A$AP Rocky, announced they were expecting their first child together. She is believed to be approaching her due date and has appeared heavily pregnant in recent photographs. While the couple…
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday, exchanged Eid greetings with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in the course of which they discussed bilateral relations and matters of global interest. During their phone call which was initiated by the Turkish leader, Presidents Buhari and Erdogan also covered a range of issues pertaining to the ongoing discussions between the two countries on the supply and local manufacture of military equipment as well as matters of strategic cooperation. President Buhari used the opportunity to especially thank his Turkish counterpart for his commitment and support to Nigeria in the ongoing war against terrorism. President Buhari…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja advised those planning to rig the 2023 general elections to perish the thought, vowing to use every legitimate means to protect the votes of Nigerians. ‘‘Those planning to rig the forthcoming elections should think twice because I intend to resolutely protect and defend the sacred will of the Nigerian people, to be expressed through the ballot box,’’ the President declared at an Iftar dinner with members of the Diplomatic Corps. President Buhari also cautioned against foreign interference in the forthcoming elections. ‘‘As you are all aware, the tenure of this Administration ends on…
Following the sad death of Nigerian gospel singer, Late Mrs Osinachi Nwachukwu, whose death caused lots of stir on social media with rumors of her being maltreated by her husband, a Tanzanian pastor, Allen Mziray has revealed using his Facebook account to share revelations of the late singer’s afterlife judgment. He revealed that the late singer didn’t enter the gates of heaven. In his narration which he shared on Monday, April 25, pastor Allen expressed that he was in the bathroom when God spoke to him, instructing him to share to the world about the singer’s death and how she…
On Wednesday, April 27, it was reported that a mysterious fire has destroyed the tomb shelter of late founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet TB Joshua, in Agodo Ikotun, Lagos State. According to a resident, the fire started at about 6:30pm on Wednesday. He said: ‘’The affected property is on Ajisebiri Street, Agodo. The house started burning around 6:30pm and as I speak with you, fire service officials are trying to put out the fire. ‘’The compound of the house is big, so nobody can see what they are doing inside, also, officials putting out the fire…
The government committee that oversees the legalisation of churches in Egypt granted legal status to 239 churches and places of worship following a meeting on 20 April chaired by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The decision brings the number of churches that have been granted legal status since the committee began its mandate in 2017 to 2401. In Egypt, churches must apply for legal status for their buildings, which in the past had to be approved by the security agencies. However, under the Church Construction Law (Law No. 80 of 2016), which was approved by the Egyptian Parliament on 30…
