ISWAP,  a deadly faction of the now-depleted Boko Haram Insurgents on Tuesday ambushed passengers on the Maiduguri- Tamsu Kawu-Ngamdu-Damaturu road. Naija News gathered that the terrorists abducted several passengers aboard eight commercial and private vehicles near a bridge between Tamsu Kawu and Ndamdu town at about 3PM. Multiple sources told Vanguard that most of the passengers were later taken to a river where they were released after reciting some verses in the Muslim faith, accept three persons suspected to be Christian’s who failed to do so, as they were detained at the time other victims were asked to go back. Speaking to one of the victim who doesn’t want his name mentioned. He said, “it was when I was interrogated and the terrorists learnt that I was a diabetic patient, coupled with my old age that saved me, as the Commander of the terrorists told his members to allow me join those who were set free at about 7pm.” He revealed that the terrorists during interrogations told t

New reports claim Kim Kardashian is finally ready to date after splitting with husband, Kanye West and has chemistry with actor/comedian Pete Davidson. According to a new report from People on Tuesday, November 2, Kim, 41and Davidson, 27, are having fun together and also have chemistry with one another  This comes almost a month after the two kissed on the lips during an early October SNL skit when she played Princess Jasmine and he played Aladdin as they sat on a flying carpet. It also comes days after they were seen holding hands on a roller coaster at Knott's Scary Farm in Buena Park, California on Friday, last week. An insider for People Magazine said the pair are having 'fun' together and added: 'Pete can be super charming and Kim loves the attention.' Kim filed for divorce from husband Kanye West in February after almost seven years of marriage and seems now ready to finally enjoy the single life, the magazine says. The source for People said: 'She is havi

Big Brother Naija's Nini has given a sarcastic response to a Twitter user prying into her private life.   The Twitter asked her to show the public her boyfriend whom she kept mentioning in the Big Brother Naija house. Nini responded that she will bring the boyfriend to the Twitter user's house since he is now her father.  

  Nine candidates in the Nov. 6 Anambra gubernatorial election have called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. This is as they also urged the Federal Government to demilitarise the South-East zone in a bid to stem the heightened tension in the area. The candidates made their position known in a statement jointly signed by Ben Etiaba, the AA candidate; Charles Soludo, APGA; Obinna Uzoh, SDP; Akachukwu Nwankpo, ADC; Onyejegbu Okwudili, APM; Ifeanyi Uba, YPP; Andy Uba, APC; Nnamdi Nnawuo, PRP and Obiora Okonkwo of the ZLP. A copy of the statement titled, ‘Joint statement by candidates for the Anambra State governorship election holding on November 6, 2021’ was released on Tuesday. The candidates expressed appreciation for the appeal and concerns raised by the South-East council of Traditional Rulers and the representatives of Igbo bishops and archbishops as regards the anxiety arising from the violence in the region. In their resolutions, they

  Former Presidential aide, Doyin Okupe, has called on the Federal government to release IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu.   Okupe who was the former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, said Kanu should be released if that would restore peace in the South-East geopolitical zone. According to him, the freedom or life of the IPOB leader is more important than the November 6 governorship in the state, which he observed risked flawed in the face of a militarised electoral process.   “The Anambra State election is no doubt a security nightmare and a major cause for concern for many Nigerians. Whether we like it or not, the IPOB has become an established “Army of Resistance” for self-determination in the South-East. Also, we must come to accept that the Biafra ideology has come to stay. Although it is self-evident that the major stakeholders of these movements are predominantly youths, the adult themselves share the concerns of these fighting youths even tho

Kim Kardashian suffered a "fashion emergency" while attending a show on Monday night.   During the show at the Museum of Modern Art on Monday night, November 1, when Kim Kardashian stood up to head to the stage to accept WSJ. Magazine’s 2021 Brand Innovator honor, her zip unzipped in the back. Sources said the zipper unzipped from the bottom of the dress upwards, nearly revealing her famous posterior to the room as she stood up. We’re having a fashion emergency," Kim Kardashian told the crowd. Luckily, Kardashian was seated next to her Fendi collaborator, fashion designer Kim Jones, who jumped into action to zip her up.    After the incident, Kim went on stage to accept her award.   She said after she took the stage: "I’d like to thank Kim Jones, because I just had a little fashion emergency. Thank God I had Skims under — because this would’ve been a different kind of show tonight."

  The World Bank says Nigeria has so far borrowed $3.121 billion (?1,126.68 trillion at USD/?361), from China as at March 2020, an amount which  represents only 3.94 per cent of Nigeria’s total public debt of $79.21 billion as of September 2021.   Similarly, in terms of external sources of funds, loans from China accounted for 11.28 per cent of the External Debt Stock of USD27.67 billion as of the same date. According to the World Bank, the total borrowing from China of USD 3.121 billion as of March 31, 2020, are concessional loans with interest rates of 2.50 per cent per annum with a tenor of 20 years and a grace period (moratorium) of seven years.   ‘These terms are compliant with the provisions of Section 41 (1a) of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007. In addition, the low-interest rate reduces the interest cost to the government while the long tenor enables the repayment of the principal sum of the loans over many years. These two benefits, make the provisions for debt service in t

Socialite and businessman, Obi Cubana, has regained his freedom after he was arrested by EFCC operatives.   "Unbroken #manoftheyear 2021" Obi captioned the photo he shared on his Instagram page this evening shortly after he was released The socialite was arrested by EFCC operatives on Monday, November 1 over allegations of money laundering and tax fraud. He was then granted administrative bail.  

Socialite, Cubana Chiefpriest, has reacted to news of his former boss, Obi Cubana, being arrested by EFCC operatives. The clubowner was arrested on Monday night over allegations of tax fraud and money laundering.   Reacting to the news of the arrest via his Instagram page this morning, Cubana Chiefpriest wrote; ''What Doesn’t Kill Us Makes Us Stronger, We Igbo’s Re Used To This, Mbakala Ga Ama Ozo Mana Ozo Ga Ala. #FreeObiCubana''  

  The body of a newly married mum has been found dead in a suitcase just days after her wedding.   Dawn Walker described by friends as  ‘friendly, generous and beautiful’ had a very young son before her tragic death. Her remains were found in a grassy area, behind some trees, in the small village of Lightcliffe, near Halifax in Yorkshire on Sunday, October 31. A 45-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her. He remains in police custody and police are not seeking any further suspects in connection with Dawn’s death.   A close friend said: ‘She got married on Wednesday and died on Sunday morning. Dawn was a sound woman. She got married on Wednesday and now this has happened. ‘She was found inside a suitcase at the back of some trees. She had been living on (nearby) Shirley Grove. Now a little boy has been left with no mum. I think he’s about one or one-and-a-half.’ The friend said Dawn was always ready to help out others in need. ‘She was the soundest person you

  A year-one student of Mass Communication at Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, simply identified as Wumi has died after reportedly visiting her boyfriend.   The Nation reports that the student began to develop medical complications after she returned from her boyfriend's house where she spent the night.   “The girl slept in her boyfriend’s residence. When she left his place she developed complications and started foaming in the mouth. She was rushed to hospital but was rejected. She died on the way to another hospital. We believe that Wumi was used for rituals by her boyfriend and that was the reason some of her friends reported the matter to the police. The officers took her body to a morgue in Ikirun community.” a source said   Confirming the incident, the spokesman of the institution, Tope Abiola, said ''Wumi “died at the weekend. We do not know the cause of death; The police are still investigating. The boyfriend has been arrested in connection with the death. The boy is i

  Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ star, Maria Chike Benjamin has been called out for allegedly shooting her shot at a Nigerian senator. This comes a few days after Maria was accused of snatching a married man and threatening his wife. In a recent post, popular blogger, Gistlovers issued a warning to the reality TV star. According to Gistlovers, Maria is trying to snatch a married senator whose wife does not play fair. The blogger added that the senator’s wife is unlike Kelvin’s wife as she might likely pour Maria acid if she gets romantically linked with her husband. The post reads; ”I warned you before I comot , you no hear, now see yourself , I no Dey talk if I no seeFace with tears of joy unknown.svg But that one don go sha, but una change the whole narratives o, while the woman was Married to her husband Na since then you don Dey nack the man, you master minded everything that happened in that marriage, AND YES, Bbnaija is by connection, HE SPONSORED YOU INTO THAT HOUSE, EVERY YEA

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has allegedly arrested popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana.   Punch reports that the club owner who arrived the headquarters of the EFCC at Jabi, Abuja, at about noon on Monday November 1, is currently being interrogated by operatives of the commission. A source in the commission claimed his case borders on alleged money laundering and tax fraud.   “Obi Cubana was arrested and brought to the EFCC headquarters on Monday afternoon over allegations of money laundering and tax fraud. He is being grilled by detectives as we speak.”   Obi Cubana made headlines in July when he hosted a talk-of-the-town funeral for his mother in Oba, Anambra State, in which over 200 cows were reportedly killed.

  Ace Nigerian music producer, Michael Collins Ajereh aka Don Jazzy has donated the sum of N1.5 million to enable 100 young Nigerians learn how to code. The Mavin records boss made the donation following an appeal by the Founder of Code Hub Africa, Chizom Echehieuka that he (Jazzy) should sponsor 100 youths for the programme which costs N15k per person. ”Dear @DONJAZZY Please would you like to sponsor 100 Nigerian youths to learn how to code at our online mentorship program (Code Hub Africa Tech). It’s 15k per person. Thank you. Please tag Rihanna’s boyfriend if you want to be part of this sponsorship,” Chizom wrote. On seeing the post, Don Jazzy, swiftly sent the N1.5 million into the Tech firm founder’s account and said that he should select serious students He tweeted; ”Ok boss. Just sent 1.5Million Naira to your Vbank account.” On his part, Chizom expressed gratitude and said the selected students would make Nigeria proud. ”Baba Don Jazzy, God bless you. The Mentees go make Nigeria

An internet fraudster has been seen in a viral video revealing himself to a foreigner he defrauded. He duped the white man of $600 and decided to facetime him as part of some twisted mockery. The victim, with tears in his eyes, lamented about how he worked so hard to earn the money that he lost to the young fraudster. Without any feeling of remorse, the yahoo boy was seen smirking and laughing at the plight of his ‘client’. Watch video  HERE  

  The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State Of Biafra, MASSOB, has assured residents in Anambra State that the November 6 governorship election will still go ahead.    This is coming a few days after the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, in the Southeast declared a seven-day sit-at-home protest in the South-East starting from November 5, if its leader Nnamdi Kanu is not released from detention. The sit-at-home is expected to start on the eve of the Anambra State governorship election. In a Monday statement by Edeson Samuel, the pro-Biafra group's Director of Information, he encouraged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to go ahead without distraction in conducting the governorship election, come weekend.   The statement read;   “The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) under the leadership of Comrade Uchenna Madu after our National meeting presided by our leader have declared as follows:   “That havin

  Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly considering rescinding Sergio Ramos' contract and let him walk away from the club for free as his injury nightmare continues to haunt the club. The Spanish defender moved to PSG on a free transfer in the summer from Real Madrid but is yet to make his debut due to a calf problem that he suffered three months ago. Ramos' last appearance came in Real Madrid colours during their Champions League semi-final second leg defeat at Chelsea on May 5. French magazine, Le Parisien has claimed PSG would be willing to let him walk away from the club if his fitness problems continue as the club feel they made a mistake signing the 35-year-old.   However, the club would need to reach an agreement with Ramos first before they can tear up his contract, the outlet reports. 'The trust that some placed in the defender at the time of his signing, or even after his calf injury a few weeks later, is no longer unshakable today,' reads the report in Le Parisi

  In a new development as regards the messy scandal involving IG dancer, Jane mena and the ex-lover of Nigerian actress, Tonto Dikeh, Prince Kpokpogri, the former’s husband has reportedly made a final decision on what will become of their marriage after what was alleged about his spouse. Some weeks back, news made the rounds online after an audio conversation said to be between politician, Prince Kpokpogri and one Merit Gold, was leaked online. In the conversation, Kpokpogri is heard admitting to sleeping with Jane Mena and this sparked controversy online. Recall that a voice note surfaced on social media some days back which allegedly had the voice of Prince Kpokpogri revealing his escapades with the married dancer. This news trended for a couple of days. However, the politician recently held an Instagram live session on his page following his release from police custody where he refuted the claims that he slept with Jane Mena. According to him, the leaked tape that went viral was a f