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VIDEO: Lagos lights up sky with drone display for Democracy Day Lagos State celebrated Nigeria’s Democracy Day with a breathtaking drone display on June 12. The impressive aerial show featured coordinated drones lighting up the night sky with patriotic formations and messages honouring the nation’s democracy and also the late politician MKO Abiola. ---- Continue reading in the comment section
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VIDEO: Man brings sister’s remains to bank in Odisha after withdrawal dispute A disturbing incident has emerged from Odisha, where a man reportedly brought the remains of his deceased sister to a bank after repeated attempts to access her funds were unsuccessful. The man, identified as Jitu Munda, had been trying to withdraw about ₹20,000 from his late sister’s account following her death on January 26, 2026. -— Continue reading in the comment section
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VIDEO: Late Emir Ado-Bayero's daughter reportedly stranded in Lagos, seeks help Zainab Ado-Bayero, daughter of the late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, has opened up about her emotional and physical exhaustion following her father’s passing. In a now-viral video, Zainab disclosed that she and her family have been living in dire conditions, struggling to make ends meet since the Emir's death. She revealed that she is currently stranded in Lagos without support or resources. She recounted how her father left her without an education or a home. In the video, Zainab said: "I'm outside the streets of Lagos, no where to go, stranded, I don't know anyone, I'm a few meters away from Eko hotel, we have nowhere to go, since morning we've been trying to get somebody to help us. "I can't keep doing this, this is me, daughter of the Emir of Kano on the street of Lagos, unsafe, stranded, no one cares if I live or die. No one owes me anything, Fine but I at least deserve to feel safe, protected. "My father left me with nothing, no Education, no home, nothing. I've tried to survive, I can't go on anymore, this is what they've turned me to, they've turned me into an urchin, they've turned me into a girl who has nothing, a girl who had so many dreams, I'm woman with nothing, no Job, no degree, nothing, no home, lost, stranded, no one to turn to, no family. "The burden is too much on me, My mum and my junior brother depended on me I don't have any means to keep doing this. I don't want to keep doing this, I'm exhausted, emotionally, physically, and I don't know what to do, I don't know who to turn to . "I've spoken out in the media, I've pleaded with the president, I've pleaded with the governor, I've pleaded with the current Emir Sanusi, their fathers, I've pleaded to care for a girl, a young woman who doesn't want to be killed, who doesn't want to die, but it's obvious nobody cares if I live or die and I want to end it because I can't keep doing this." ---- Follow us for more breaking news and video content For more stories:
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VIDEO: Aboki returns lost iPhone to woman in market A woman has shared how a kind stranger returned her iPhone after she unknowingly lost it while alighting from a commercial tricycle in a market. Narrating the incident in a TikTok video, she said the man, identified as a northerner commonly referred to as Aboki, found the phone on the road and traced her to her stand to return it. ---- Continue reading in the comment section
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VIDEO: Woman arrested for stabbing man over alleged unpaid ₦2 million promise A woman in Lagos has been arrested for stabbing a man identified as Jeff over an alleged failure to fulfil a ₦2 million promise. According to her account, Jeff had pledged the money in exchange for repeated sexual encounters, which she said she agreed to in order to support her sister’s medical treatment. --- Continue reading in the comment section
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VIDEO: Students escape as school building collapses in Ogba, Lagos Panic broke out in the Aguda area of Ogba, Lagos, after a school building housing nursery and secondary school students collapsed on Monday afternoon. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred around noon while students and staff were inside the building. ---- Continue reading in the comment section
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VIDEO: Canopy mounted on newly upgraded road sparks outrage in Delta community A video has stirred controversy in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, after a family was accused of drilling holes into a newly upgraded road to mount a canopy for a marriage ceremony. The clip, posted by TikTok user Wong Box Nigeria, shows a canopy set up in the middle of what residents claim is a recently completed road project. The footage also shows markings on the asphalt, which the poster alleges were punctured to insert canopy poles. --- Continue reading in the comment section
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VIDEO: Reno Omokri reaches Mount Kilimanjaro, hoists Nigerian flag Nigerian public figure and ambassador designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has announced that he successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Omokri said he completed the climb in three and a half days, faster than the typical seven day route, and dedicated the feat to Nigeria. ---- Continue reading in the comment section
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VIDEO: Tension in Ipaja as bystanders restrain woman in knife incident involving teenager A woman was restrained by bystanders during an incident involving a teenager in Ipaja on Wednesday. The episode occurred outside a residential compound along Tashoro Street near Opebi bus stop, where the woman was seen holding a knife while gripping the teenager, prompting intervention from individuals at the scene to prevent escalation. -— Continue reading in the comment section
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VIDEO: Lady allegedly caught stealing in mall after CCTV trap A woman has been caught red-handed stealing items from a shopping mall for the second time. According to the business owner, several items had gone missing, prompting them to review CCTV footage which allegedly showed the woman stealing on a previous occasion. ---- Continue reading in the comment section
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VIDEO: Ooni of Ife unveils Ojaja shopping complex The Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR (Ojaja II), has unveiled the newly developed Ojaja International Shopping Complex located in Ogombo, Ajah, Lagos State. During an official tour of the facility, the monarch hosted the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Parallex Bank, Mayor Femi Bakre, highlighting the complex as a major stride toward economic empowerment and youth development in Nigeria. ---- Continue reading in the comment section
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VIDEO: Wema Bank surprises couple with performance by Chike on Valentine’s Day Nigerian financial institution Wema Bank delivered a Valentine’s Day surprise to a newlywed couple by arranging a live performance from singer Chike during their wedding reception. The moment, shared on Instagram, captured the emotional reaction of the couple as Chike performed during their first dance. The surprise was part of Wema Bank’s “ALAT Evolution of Love” campaign. --- Continue reading in the comment section
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VIDEO: How to report harassment from loan apps, by FCCPC The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has addressed harassment particularly after loan repayment failures by giving a detailed guide on how to ensure fairness for consumers. The FCCPC in a post on the Friday, January 31 provided a guide to help Nigerians report loan apps for any case of harassment. The post reads: "Are you being harassed by loan apps or unfair businesses? "No consumer should live in fear! The FCCPC is here for you, ensuring your rights are protected and businesses play fair. "Watch this message and learn about your rights! "Lodge complaints at or email contact#fccpc.gov.ng and notify us via DM for tracking." Source: X | fccpcnigeria ---- Follow us for more breaking news and video content For more stories:
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VIDEO: Nigerian Navy Marines graduate after UK special forces training Personnel of the Nigerian Navy have graduated from an intensive specialist training programme conducted in collaboration with instructors from the United Kingdom Special Forces, marking a significant boost to Nigeria’s maritime security capabilities. The graduation ceremony, held at a naval facility in Lagos, featured members of the Navy’s elite marine and special operations units who completed advanced tactical and maritime interdiction drills under the supervision of British military trainers. --- Continue reading in the comment section
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VIDEO: Dele Odule unveils film village in Ijebu Ode Veteran Nollywood actor Dele Odule has unveiled a film village in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The facility is intended to serve as a production hub for filmmakers, providing a dedicated space for film and television projects. The development highlights ongoing private sector involvement in Nigeria’s film industry infrastructure. Source: X | dammiedammie35 ---- Follow us for more breaking news and video content For more stories:
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VIDEO: Wizkid joins Justin Bieber on stage to perform “Essence Remix” at Coachella 2026 Nigerian superstar Wizkid made a massive appearance at Coachella 2026, joining Justin Bieber on stage alongside Tems for a live performance of the global hit “Essence Remix”. The electric moment happened during Bieber’s set on Friday night as the trio delivered an unforgettable rendition of the Afrobeats anthem that became a worldwide sensation in 2020/2021. ---- Continue reading in the comment section
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VIDEO: How woman dealt with me, got pregnant in US - Oyedepo Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners' Chapel, has recounted how a woman got pregnant in the United States simply by tripping and causing him to stumble. According to the cleric, the woman exercised her faith by intentionally tripping him when she noticed security personnel nearby. As she ensured that her legs made contact with him, it caused him to stumble, leading to her pregnancy and giving birth nine months later. Oyedepo while sharing the story said: "A woman dealt with me somewhere in the U.S. I was there for a meeting and then she saw security here and there, and she said 'today na today', so she put her leg, and I stumbled. Then she told her husband 'I'm pregnant'. He said 'ehn, just now?'. She delivered nine months time. Faith was alive." Source: X | therealchurchg1 ---- Follow us for more breaking news and video content For more stories:
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