REPORT | Why NBC Shut AIT, Raypower Indefinitely

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has put action to its earlier threat by suspening the licence of DAAR Communications Plc, owners of African Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower .

The suspension of the media houses by the regulatory body is until “further notice”.

The Director-General of NBC, Modibbo Kawu announced the shut down at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday evening.

Kogi State | Dino Melaye blast Yahaya Bello for disrespecting monarch

Senator, Dino Melaye has attacked the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello for hugging a paramount ruler in the State.

A picture has surfaced on Instagram showing Bello hugging 90-year old traditional ruler, Alhaji Ado Ibrahim.

Nechama Rivlin, Israel’s First Lady Is Dead

Israel’s First Lady, Nechama Rivlin, 73, died on Tuesday morning after battling with a respiratory disease for years, the Presidential Residence announced, Igbere TV reports.

She died at Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva.

Three months ago, Rivlin underwent a lung transplant.

Wow! See what a Father did to his Son For Mocking Someone Wearing Rubber Sandals

A father trying to correct his son for mocking another boy wearing rubber sandals to school, has revealed what he did to change his son's orientation.

Onyeka John wrote: 

Senate Passes Bill To Change YABATECH To City University Of Technology

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday passed a bill to convert the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to City University of Technology.

The bill seeking the conversion was sponsored by Gbenga Ashafa (Lagos-APC). It was read the first time on November 16, 2016.

SEC warns Nigerians against Ponzi scheme 'LOOM'

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians against fraudsters currently running an online investment scheme tagged “Loom Money Nigeria’’.

Acting Director-General of the commission, Ms. Mary Uduk, gave the warning at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja.

A statement by SEC’s Head of Media, Mrs Efe Ebelo, said that Uduk, who was represented by acting Executive Commissioner, Operations of SEC, Mr. Isyaku Tilde, said Loom Money Nigeria had taken over the social media.

PHOTO | Nigeria Lady Breaks 125 Year Academic History In The US

A Nigerian girl of Igbo extraction, Tobechukwu Phillips has broken the 125 academic history of her high school in Texas, US according to reports.

Phillips, who earned A’s all through her stay at Alvin High School boasted a 6.9 GPA. She is now the first Black valedictorian of her school.

Naira Marley | EFCC files Fraud Charges against Singer

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed an 11-count charge on credit card fraud against Naira Marley (real name Azeez Fashola).

This is coming after the singer’s team released a statement saying he was arrested with an item that wasn’t his at his apartment in the early hours of last Friday, his birthday.

REPORT | Actress Regina Daniels is 4 months pregnant for Ned Nwoko

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, 22, is reportedly pregnant for her 60-years-old billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko

According to a exclusively report by e-nigerianng.com, the newly wed actress is 4 months pregnant for her alleged billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko.

LAGOS STATE | 26 Notorious Members Of Dreaded Awawa Cult Gang Nabbed

The operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit over the weekend arrested 26 dreaded Awawa cult gang in Agege and 64 miscreants at Oshodi.

The Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi disclosed that these 26 dreaded ‘Awawa’ cult gang were arrested during an over-night enforcement operations tagged ‘Operation Restore Sanity to Lagos’ carried out around ‘Isale-oja’, ‘Funmilayo’, ‘ile-pako at Amoo’, ‘Orile by cannal’, ‘Papa-Ashafa’, ‘Dopemu’ and ‘Old Oko-oba’ in Agege.

VIDEO | Davido performed at Hollywood actor, Idris Elba’s Wedding

Nigeria Popstar, Davido surprise Performance at Idris Elba Wedding caught the attention of many who attended the event, especially the bride. 

It was earlier that Davido was in attendance at Idris Elba’s lavish secret wedding in Morocco. Turns out the Nigerian popstar gave a “surprise” performance for Sabrina Dhowre.

26-year-old Model dies after collapsing on catwalk at fashion

A model has died after becoming sick and falling on the catwalk at Sao Paulo fashion week in Brazil according to report by The Guardian.

A statement from organisers said Tales Soares took ill on Saturday while in a parade of fashion brand Ocksa. A medical team attended to him on the catwalk and Soares was later taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

VIDEO | Regina Daniels take to the dance floor with her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko

Nollywood Actress, Regina Daniels was captured in a video dancing with her alleged husband Ned Nwoko, 59, at a public function.

The 20-year old actress has kept in suspense over her relationship with Nwoko, but with the video shared on Instagram by Harrysong, the public may be right that Daniels is hooked up.

Messi-Ronaldo superiority argument sparks death threats on Twitter

The Messi and Ronaldo GOAT debate is one that has existed between fans of Football for as long as I can remember. Lol, you dare not tell Messi fan that Ronaldo is better verse versa as the resulting altercation might not sink well.

A debate about who is the better player between Messi and Ronaldo degenerated into death threats. Twitter user, Sploofeek shared a screenshot of her conversation with another Twitter user who threatened to kill her.

Plateau State | Man Reportedly Dies Two Hours After His Wedding

A man's sudden passing just a few hours after his wedding his caused serious grief amongs his family and community members. 

A 45-year-old man identified as Felix Rwang Danjuma, a native of Rim district in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, died at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) – two hours after his wedding on Saturday April 13, 2019.

He died wearing his wedding suit while the bride was heading home in her wedding gown when the shocking news reached her.

Sadly, Felix couldn’t even witness the reception of his wedding where he was expected to dance in the fullness of joy with his bride and entertain his friends with choice wine and meal.

Unbelievable | 19-years-old Teenager burnt to death for reporting sexual harassment

Nusrat Jahan Rafi was doused with kerosene and set on fire at her school in Bangladesh, less than two weeks after she had filed a sexual harassment complaint against her headmaster.

Nusrat, who was 19, was from Feni, a small town 100 miles (160km) south of Dhaka. She was studying at a madrassa or Islamic school.

Jordyn Woods rocks ‘unironed' dress in Lagos, calls it fashion

Socialite and a former cast of 'Life if Kylie' series Jordyn Woods is presently in Lagos, Nigeria for an event. She stepped out in an emerald green dress but people were quick to call her out for not ironing her dress.

Meek Mill: Rapper deletes his Instagram account

America Rapper Meek Mill has deleted his Instagram account citing the fact that he needs to get back to his "real life"

Mercy Johnson in all shade of hotness in new photoshoot

Nollywood Actress and mom of three Mercy Johnson Okojie dazzles in her latest photo shoot which was released to promote her brand.

Actress Mercy Aigbe goes fierce, tries the pink hairdo

If there is any Nollywood Actress that love to dare into a new trend,  Actress Mercy Aigbe should be on the top list. She was spotted recently rocking pink wig which seems to be a good pick by her stylist.

Scroll down for more photos of her new hairstyle

Dress Code | US Embassy Clarifies It's Stand For Visa Interviews

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has clarified that dress code is not a requirement for obtaining the country’s visa.

Speaking during a Facebook live session on Wednesday, Consular Officers said the applicants could come for interview in traditional Nigerian dresses which they find unique.

#NollywoodIdol opens registration portal for its #GoldRevolution Reality TV Show

On Wednesday, 23rd May 2018, a Gold Revolution TV/Internet Talent hunt reality was launched. Nollywood Idol. 

It is an event which has been years in the making. All the groundwork, the preparation coalesced into one final moment of announcement. At AES Luxury Suites, Abuja, organizers of the Reality TV show Nollywood Idol formally launched the project. 

Wawu! Nigerian ladies join the trend of #BigBreastTwitter (PHOTOS)

Nigerian ladies have joined the bizarre #BigBreastTwitter trend which started trending a few days ago. For sure, you expect Nigerians to take this trend to the extreme once it hits their table. Are you allergic to big boobs? Please don't scroll further.

More photos below:

PHOTO: Woman Spotted Cleaning Her Son's Blood From Pavement After He Was Murdered

The mother of murdered teenager Rhyhiem Ainsworth Barton was seen scrubbing her own son’s blood from the pavement after he was shot dead on Saturday.

Pretana Morgan, 38, is mourning her son’s death after a suspected drive-by shooting in Southwark, south London, during a spate of violent attacks over the bank holiday weekend.

Assisted by another woman, she was filmed barefoot, wiping the pavement clean after her son became the capital’s 63rd murder victim this year. The blood had not been washed away two days after the shooting.

Ekiti State: Governor Fayose’s candidate defeats Adeyeye to pick PDP Guber ticket

With 1,190 votes secured in the primary election, Kolapo Olusola, deputy governor of Ekiti state, has won the ticket of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the July 14 governorship election.

Olusola, the incumbent deputy governor of Ekiti, is the preferred aspirant of Ayodele Fayose, governor of the state. He beat former party spokesman, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, who polled 770 votes. Total number of votes was 1,968 while 7 were void.

#BBNaija: Google Rank Cee-C as Nigeria Most Bitter Woman (See Proof)

... And the drama of the just concluded Big Brother Naija continues as Former BBNaija Housemate, Cee-C has been bestowed the title of 'Nigeria Most Bitter Woman'.

Arguably one of the most controversial housemates has appeared on the first page of Google Search Engine as one of the most bitter women in Nigeria.

Unbelievable! 44-years-old Father Impregnates Teenage Daughter In Nasarawa State (Photo)

44-years-old Father's affair with her teenage daughter has been revealed after it was discovered that the daughter was three months pregnant.

The abominable intimacy between 44-year-old Viashima Titus Ukegi, indigene of Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State and his daughter has burst into the open as the teenage girl is now pregnant.

Ukegi’s wife, Cecilia Torkwase, died soon after giving birth to their daughter, Mary Doosur Ukegi in 2001, as a result of complications that arose from the prolonged labour that lasted one week.

Read How Nigeria Rapper And Actor, Falz Escape Death In The Hands of Arm Robbers

Popular Nigeria Rapper, Falz has narrated his near-death experience in the hands of dreaded arm robbery gang.

While speaking in an exclusive chat with PUNCH Newspaper, popular rapper and actor, Folarin Falana, aka Falz, disclosed how he almost died from a robbery incident with his management team sometime ago after his driver was shot during a robbery incident on the high way.

Abuja: Two Fake Soldiers Arrested For Robbing A Real Soldier (Photo)

Two armed robbers who dressed in Army camouflage to rob one Usman Saidu, a sergeant of the Nigerian Army Guards Brigade, Asokoro in Abuja have been arrested by the police in Niger.

They were also said to have in the past carried out robbery operations and terrorised residents around Zuma Rock area in Madalla, Suleja Council of the state.

FG Denial Spending N1 Billion On Ekwueme's Burial Plans

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has faulted media reports quoting him as saying that the Federal Government has spent about N1 billion on the burial plans of the former Vice President,  Dr. Alex Ekwueme.

He said such a report was totally misleading.