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𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬 Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator, Chukwuebuka Amuzie, popularly known as Brain Jotter, has cried out after being harassed by suspected thugs while driving in his car in Lagos. In a post shared on his official Instagram page on Tuesday, the skit maker uploaded a video and captioned it, “Nigerian zoo keepers are the worst. We lack good wild life and they let a lion escape from the zoo this is sad.” The video shows the moment the content creator was confronted by a group of men on a Lagos road who reportedly refused to allow him free passage, demanding settlement before he could leave. The incident adds to a rising number of complaints by entertainers, professionals and ordinary residents over the activities of suspected area boys, also known as agberos, in different parts of Lagos. Credit: IG | BrainJotter --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬 Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator, Chukwuebuka Amuzie, popularly known as Brain Jotter, has cried out after being harassed by suspected thugs while driving in his car in Lagos. In a post shared on his official Instagram page on Tuesday, the skit maker uploaded a video and captioned it, “Nigerian zoo keepers are the worst. We lack good wild life and they let a lion escape from the zoo this is sad.” The video shows the moment the content creator was confronted by a group of men on a Lagos road who reportedly refused to allow him free passage, demanding settlement before he could leave. The incident adds to a rising number of complaints by entertainers, professionals and ordinary residents over the activities of suspected area boys, also known as agberos, in different parts of Lagos. Credit: IG | BrainJotter --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos

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[𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎] 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐮 𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞 President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday slipped while boarding the parade vehicle at the venue of the 2024 Democracy Day. The President had approached the vehicle shortly after he arrived at the Eagles Square, Abuja venue of the programme. Read full story here:

[𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎] 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐮 𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞 President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday slipped while boarding the parade vehicle at the venue of the 2024 Democracy Day. The President had approached the vehicle shortly after he arrived at the Eagles Square, Abuja venue of the programme. Read full story here:

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VIDEO: Remains Of Nigerian Student Allegedly Killed By Chinese In Philippines A Nigerian student, identified as Ikem, was allegedly brutally murdered by a group of Chinese in the Republic of the Philippines. The PUNCH reports that an ally to the deceased, identified as Michael Ojuola, made this known via his X handle on Sunday. Ojuola wrote, "A friend of mine, a Nigerian medical student named Ikem studying in the Republic of Philippines, was brvtally mvrdered by a group of Chinese. "They tied his hands up, covered and tied his mouth, and he was beaten blue-black until he gave up the gh*st. "This should never be allowed to get swept under the carpet regardless of the relationship between the Philippines and China! "This is so inhuman and barbaric! I can’t even think straight at the moment because of the horrific videos I’m getting right now from the hospital." In a separate post on his X handle, Ojuola shared videos of the remains of the deceased. His caption read, "RIP Ikem! No one deserves to go through this. No arrest has been made yet, as I write. This young man was brvtally mvrdered." Credit: X | michaelojuola

VIDEO: Remains Of Nigerian Student Allegedly Killed By Chinese In Philippines A Nigerian student, identified as Ikem, was allegedly brutally murdered by a group of Chinese in the Republic of the Philippines. The PUNCH reports that an ally to the deceased, identified as Michael Ojuola, made this known via his X handle on Sunday. Ojuola wrote, "A friend of mine, a Nigerian medical student named Ikem studying in the Republic of Philippines, was brvtally mvrdered by a group of Chinese. "They tied his hands up, covered and tied his mouth, and he was beaten blue-black until he gave up the gh*st. "This should never be allowed to get swept under the carpet regardless of the relationship between the Philippines and China! "This is so inhuman and barbaric! I can’t even think straight at the moment because of the horrific videos I’m getting right now from the hospital." In a separate post on his X handle, Ojuola shared videos of the remains of the deceased. His caption read, "RIP Ikem! No one deserves to go through this. No arrest has been made yet, as I write. This young man was brvtally mvrdered." Credit: X | michaelojuola

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𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐉𝐀𝐌𝐁 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐓𝐌𝐄 𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐬 The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, on Wednesday, broke into tears as he apologised for the errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. “I apologise for the trauma caused the candidates,” Oloyede said tearfully during a press conference in Abuja. Recall that Oloyede at the start of the press briefing acknowledged “one or two errors” made during the 2025 UTME. Credit: Deborah Tolu-Kolawole --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos

𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐉𝐀𝐌𝐁 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐓𝐌𝐄 𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐬 The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, on Wednesday, broke into tears as he apologised for the errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. “I apologise for the trauma caused the candidates,” Oloyede said tearfully during a press conference in Abuja. Recall that Oloyede at the start of the press briefing acknowledged “one or two errors” made during the 2025 UTME. Credit: Deborah Tolu-Kolawole --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos

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𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐰𝐨-𝐎𝐥𝐮 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 Credit: X | LagosJunction --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos

𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐰𝐨-𝐎𝐥𝐮 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 Credit: X | LagosJunction --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos

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VIDEO: Fire Guts Christ Embassy Headquarters In Lagos The headquarters of the Christ Embassy Church, located in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State, reportedly caught fire on Sunday morning. This was revealed in multiple videos from the scene shared on on Sunday. Officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service are also said to be at the scene in efforts to salvage the situation. Sharing a video from the location, Augustine tweeting as Chief_Augustin1 on wrote, "Christ Embassy Church on Billings Way, Oregun, is on fire. "Serious fire is raging, and men of the Lagos State Fire Service are working hard to put it off. Thank God service hasn't commenced fully." Credit: X| Chief_Augustin1, Bass_fenty,Coolice007

VIDEO: Fire Guts Christ Embassy Headquarters In Lagos The headquarters of the Christ Embassy Church, located in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State, reportedly caught fire on Sunday morning. This was revealed in multiple videos from the scene shared on on Sunday. Officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service are also said to be at the scene in efforts to salvage the situation. Sharing a video from the location, Augustine tweeting as Chief_Augustin1 on wrote, "Christ Embassy Church on Billings Way, Oregun, is on fire. "Serious fire is raging, and men of the Lagos State Fire Service are working hard to put it off. Thank God service hasn't commenced fully." Credit: X| Chief_Augustin1, Bass_fenty,Coolice007

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Video Of Buhari Taking A Walk In Daura Residence Buhari Sallau, one of the aides of former President Muhammadu Buhari, shared a video of Buhari taking a walk at his home in Daura, Katsina State, on Thursday. Buhari and his wife, Aisha, left Eagle Square in Abuja after Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima were sworn in as President and Vice President to his hometown on Monday. Credit: Facebook | Buhari Sallau

Video Of Buhari Taking A Walk In Daura Residence Buhari Sallau, one of the aides of former President Muhammadu Buhari, shared a video of Buhari taking a walk at his home in Daura, Katsina State, on Thursday. Buhari and his wife, Aisha, left Eagle Square in Abuja after Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima were sworn in as President and Vice President to his hometown on Monday. Credit: Facebook | Buhari Sallau

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VIDEO: Nnamdi Kanu Arrives Court As Trial Resumes Nnamdi Kanu was ushered into the courtroom of the Federal High Court, Abuja by operatives of the Department of State Services at about 10:05 am on Monday as his trial resumes Afterwards he met with religious and traditional rulers who prayed for him. The matter has commenced. Kanu has been in DSS detention since June 2021 when he was repatriated from Kenya to Nigeria. Credit: Solomon Odeniyi --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos

VIDEO: Nnamdi Kanu Arrives Court As Trial Resumes Nnamdi Kanu was ushered into the courtroom of the Federal High Court, Abuja by operatives of the Department of State Services at about 10:05 am on Monday as his trial resumes Afterwards he met with religious and traditional rulers who prayed for him. The matter has commenced. Kanu has been in DSS detention since June 2021 when he was repatriated from Kenya to Nigeria. Credit: Solomon Odeniyi --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos

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VIDEO: Truck Spills 2.2 Million Litres Of Wine In Portugal Village A video has surfaced online showing red wine flowing through the street of a small village in Portugal. Two trucks belonging to Levira Distillery on Sunday, accidentally spilled over 2.2 million litres of red wine trucks in São Lourenco do Bairro, Portugal, Dailymail reports. The distillery has since apologised for damages caused by the spillage. "We assume full responsibility for the costs associated with cleaning and repairing the damage, having teams available to do so immediately. "We are committed to resolving this situation as quickly as possible," the company said. Credit: Dailymail

VIDEO: Truck Spills 2.2 Million Litres Of Wine In Portugal Village A video has surfaced online showing red wine flowing through the street of a small village in Portugal. Two trucks belonging to Levira Distillery on Sunday, accidentally spilled over 2.2 million litres of red wine trucks in São Lourenco do Bairro, Portugal, Dailymail reports. The distillery has since apologised for damages caused by the spillage. "We assume full responsibility for the costs associated with cleaning and repairing the damage, having teams available to do so immediately. "We are committed to resolving this situation as quickly as possible," the company said. Credit: Dailymail

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𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐁𝐄𝐗 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 Several Nigerian women have been seen breaking down in tears after reportedly losing millions of naira to CBEX, a digital trading platform that recently crashed. According to circulating reports, the platform became inaccessible after users experienced difficulties withdrawing their funds. Many later discovered that their account balances had been wiped to zero. CBEX had positioned itself as a high-yield investment platform, promising users a 100% return on investment within one month. Investments were made strictly in U.S. dollars. The crash has sparked a wave of emotional reactions online, with many investors expressing regret and frustration over their losses. In a video shared on social media, some women are seen lamenting their experiences. Credit: X | ChuksEricE, TikTok | nickie677 --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos

𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐁𝐄𝐗 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 Several Nigerian women have been seen breaking down in tears after reportedly losing millions of naira to CBEX, a digital trading platform that recently crashed. According to circulating reports, the platform became inaccessible after users experienced difficulties withdrawing their funds. Many later discovered that their account balances had been wiped to zero. CBEX had positioned itself as a high-yield investment platform, promising users a 100% return on investment within one month. Investments were made strictly in U.S. dollars. The crash has sparked a wave of emotional reactions online, with many investors expressing regret and frustration over their losses. In a video shared on social media, some women are seen lamenting their experiences. Credit: X | ChuksEricE, TikTok | nickie677 --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos

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Moment Train Rammed Into Car In Abuja This is the moment when the Abuja- Kaduna train rammed into a car that was on the tracks on Thursday. The driver of the car was a woman named Hajia Selimat Idowu,

Moment Train Rammed Into Car In Abuja This is the moment when the Abuja- Kaduna train rammed into a car that was on the tracks on Thursday. The driver of the car was a woman named Hajia Selimat Idowu,

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VIDEO: Rescue Operation Ongoing At Ibadan Explosion Site Rescue operation is still ongoing at the site of an explosion that occurred at Adeyi Avenue, Bodija Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Tuesday. Our correspondent at the scene of the explosion reported that no fewer than 10 bodies that were recovered from the site were taken away in ambulances. As of press time, rescue workers believe that some persons are still trapped under the rubbles and efforts are ongoing to rescue them. More to follow… Credit: Fatteh Hamid

VIDEO: Rescue Operation Ongoing At Ibadan Explosion Site Rescue operation is still ongoing at the site of an explosion that occurred at Adeyi Avenue, Bodija Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Tuesday. Our correspondent at the scene of the explosion reported that no fewer than 10 bodies that were recovered from the site were taken away in ambulances. As of press time, rescue workers believe that some persons are still trapped under the rubbles and efforts are ongoing to rescue them. More to follow… Credit: Fatteh Hamid

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VIDEO: 86 rooms where tenants paid N250,000 a year found under Lagos bridge Lagos State's Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Wednesday said the government discovered 86 partitioned rooms, sized 10x10 and 12x10, under the Dolphin Estate Bridge, Ikoyi, on Lagos Island. Tenants are said to be paying N250,000 per annum for the makeshift apartment under the bridge. Wahab shared this information via a post on on Wednesday, along with videos. He added that the enforcement team of Lagos State's Ministry of Environment and Water Resources had successfully removed all structures, including a container utilised for various illegal activities, from beneath the Dolphin Estate bridge. Sharing videos he wrote, "A total number of 86 rooms, partitioned into 10x10 and 12x10, and a container used for different illegal activities were discovered under the Dolphin Estate Bridge. "They have all been removed by the enforcement team of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources" A Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Kunle Rotimi-Akodu, further confirmed the eviction of squatters from beneath the bridge towards Dolphin Estate in Ikoyi over illegal settlement and environmental violations. Rotimi-Akodu mentioned that 23 individuals were arrested during the eviction, which was carried out by officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, popularly known as KAI on Tuesday. He wrote, "Squatters dwelling under the bridge leading from inward Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi were evicted today Tuesday, 30th of April, 2024 by officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps LAGESC (aka KAI). "These people created their illegal settlement under the bridge, thereby exposing the critical infrastructure to impending destruction. 23 persons have so far been arrested and MoE/KAI will continue to monitor the place. The law will take its course." He also confirmed that the bridge has hitherto housed 86 rooms, partitioned into 10x10 and 12x10 with squatters paying an average rent of N250,000 per annum. "Continuation of the removal of abode under Dolphin bridge. 11 more persons were arrested. It is important to note that wood materials were used to construct the shelters, some occupants used gas cylinders, and some had stored fuel for their generators, these are recipes for disaster," he added. Credit: X | tokunbo_wahab, rotimi_akodu --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos

VIDEO: 86 rooms where tenants paid N250,000 a year found under Lagos bridge Lagos State's Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Wednesday said the government discovered 86 partitioned rooms, sized 10x10 and 12x10, under the Dolphin Estate Bridge, Ikoyi, on Lagos Island. Tenants are said to be paying N250,000 per annum for the makeshift apartment under the bridge. Wahab shared this information via a post on on Wednesday, along with videos. He added that the enforcement team of Lagos State's Ministry of Environment and Water Resources had successfully removed all structures, including a container utilised for various illegal activities, from beneath the Dolphin Estate bridge. Sharing videos he wrote, "A total number of 86 rooms, partitioned into 10x10 and 12x10, and a container used for different illegal activities were discovered under the Dolphin Estate Bridge. "They have all been removed by the enforcement team of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources" A Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Kunle Rotimi-Akodu, further confirmed the eviction of squatters from beneath the bridge towards Dolphin Estate in Ikoyi over illegal settlement and environmental violations. Rotimi-Akodu mentioned that 23 individuals were arrested during the eviction, which was carried out by officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, popularly known as KAI on Tuesday. He wrote, "Squatters dwelling under the bridge leading from inward Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi were evicted today Tuesday, 30th of April, 2024 by officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps LAGESC (aka KAI). "These people created their illegal settlement under the bridge, thereby exposing the critical infrastructure to impending destruction. 23 persons have so far been arrested and MoE/KAI will continue to monitor the place. The law will take its course." He also confirmed that the bridge has hitherto housed 86 rooms, partitioned into 10x10 and 12x10 with squatters paying an average rent of N250,000 per annum. "Continuation of the removal of abode under Dolphin bridge. 11 more persons were arrested. It is important to note that wood materials were used to construct the shelters, some occupants used gas cylinders, and some had stored fuel for their generators, these are recipes for disaster," he added. Credit: X | tokunbo_wahab, rotimi_akodu --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos

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𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐄𝐲𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 A wave of outrage has erupted on social media following the emergence of a viral video showing Eyo masquerades assaulting a man during the ongoing 2025 Eyo Festival celebrations in Lagos. The footage, which began circulating on Saturday, captures approximately four men dressed in the traditional white Eyo regalia and red hats repeatedly striking a man with their staves. As the victim attempted to shield himself, several other masked men were seen rushing toward the scene to join the assault, while spectators looked on. A separate video seen by our correspondent on Saturday showed a different confrontation where residents were seen throwing chairs and other objects at a group of Eyo masquerades during a procession. Continue reading: Credit: X| Oladayopeter09, Akintubi_AO, Gistcore1. Facebook| Oktv9ja1

𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐄𝐲𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 A wave of outrage has erupted on social media following the emergence of a viral video showing Eyo masquerades assaulting a man during the ongoing 2025 Eyo Festival celebrations in Lagos. The footage, which began circulating on Saturday, captures approximately four men dressed in the traditional white Eyo regalia and red hats repeatedly striking a man with their staves. As the victim attempted to shield himself, several other masked men were seen rushing toward the scene to join the assault, while spectators looked on. A separate video seen by our correspondent on Saturday showed a different confrontation where residents were seen throwing chairs and other objects at a group of Eyo masquerades during a procession. Continue reading: Credit: X| Oladayopeter09, Akintubi_AO, Gistcore1. Facebook| Oktv9ja1

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𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝟐-𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 Emergency responders are currently battling a fire outbreak at a plaza known as the Great Nigeria Insurance House, located on Martins Street in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State. Credit: LASEMA

𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝟐-𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 Emergency responders are currently battling a fire outbreak at a plaza known as the Great Nigeria Insurance House, located on Martins Street in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State. Credit: LASEMA

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VIDEO: Hoodlums attack Lagos police station Panic ensued in a section of Lagos State on Monday when more than 100 hoodlums stormed the Ipaja Police Station. It was gathered that the attack resulted in a gun battle between the thugs and police officers during which several of the thugs who launched the attack were killed. Continue reading:

VIDEO: Hoodlums attack Lagos police station Panic ensued in a section of Lagos State on Monday when more than 100 hoodlums stormed the Ipaja Police Station. It was gathered that the attack resulted in a gun battle between the thugs and police officers during which several of the thugs who launched the attack were killed. Continue reading:

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VIDEO: Gunshots At Rivers Assembly As Lawmakers Begin Governor's Impeachment There were gunshots and firing of teargas within the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex on Monday as some lawmakers sat to begin an impeachment process on Governor Siminalayi Fubara. About 23 lawmakers, including the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, who presided over the sitting, resolved to begin the process. The lawmakers also suspended the leader of the House, Edison Ehie, and some of their colleagues believed to be loyal to the governor. Recall that there was an explosion at the assembly complex on Sunday night as the chamber was razed. Lawmakers immediately after the sitting, were seen at about 8:15am driving out of the Assembly with heavy security escorts. Following the gunshot and firing of teargas, people ran helter-skelter as policemen chased people, including workers whose offices are located within the area. Credit: X | channelstv --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos

VIDEO: Gunshots At Rivers Assembly As Lawmakers Begin Governor's Impeachment There were gunshots and firing of teargas within the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex on Monday as some lawmakers sat to begin an impeachment process on Governor Siminalayi Fubara. About 23 lawmakers, including the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, who presided over the sitting, resolved to begin the process. The lawmakers also suspended the leader of the House, Edison Ehie, and some of their colleagues believed to be loyal to the governor. Recall that there was an explosion at the assembly complex on Sunday night as the chamber was razed. Lawmakers immediately after the sitting, were seen at about 8:15am driving out of the Assembly with heavy security escorts. Following the gunshot and firing of teargas, people ran helter-skelter as policemen chased people, including workers whose offices are located within the area. Credit: X | channelstv --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos

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𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨'𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐬 Thousands of Galatasaray fans gathered at the Istanbul Aiirport, Turkey, to welcome Super Eagles star, Victor Osimhen, with enthusiasm and excitement on Monday. Despite arriving at 3:30am, Osimhen was met with cheers and chants. He appeared thrilled as fans sang and chanted his name, creating a memorable moment. The warm reception marked the beginning of Osimhen's loan move from Napoli to Galatasaray, a deal completed after the European transfer window closed. The Turkish side will cover his €10m salary, reportedly paying €8.8m, with a break clause in January for top clubs. Osimhen's arrival was highly anticipated, with fans waiting all night to catch a glimpse of him. The 25-year-old Nigerian striker will undergo medical tests on Tuesday morning, ahead of joining the Galatasaray's Europa League squad. --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos

𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨'𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐬 Thousands of Galatasaray fans gathered at the Istanbul Aiirport, Turkey, to welcome Super Eagles star, Victor Osimhen, with enthusiasm and excitement on Monday. Despite arriving at 3:30am, Osimhen was met with cheers and chants. He appeared thrilled as fans sang and chanted his name, creating a memorable moment. The warm reception marked the beginning of Osimhen's loan move from Napoli to Galatasaray, a deal completed after the European transfer window closed. The Turkish side will cover his €10m salary, reportedly paying €8.8m, with a break clause in January for top clubs. Osimhen's arrival was highly anticipated, with fans waiting all night to catch a glimpse of him. The 25-year-old Nigerian striker will undergo medical tests on Tuesday morning, ahead of joining the Galatasaray's Europa League squad. --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos

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