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Dr. H2O loses ₦8M Aquafina business, cites spiritual attack

A Nigerian man, popularly known as Dr. H2O, who recently gained attention for his creative advertisement of Aquafina table water, has reportedly lost an ₦8 million business set up for him by Aquafina following his viral video. In a new video circulating online

Nigerian man bites off police officer's ear after being arrested in Malaysia

A policeman had part of his ear bitten off by a Nigerian man during a scuffle after being arrested at a clinic in Metro Prima, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa stated that the incident occurred at 10.03 am on Friday

EFCC Warns Skit Makers, Others Against Unauthorised Use of Kits

In a statement on Monday via X, the anti-graft agency expressed deep concern over the misrepresentation of its operatives in such productions. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has frowned against the unauthorised use of its operational gear

Nigerian Air Force destroys 6 illegal oil refining sites in Rivers State

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe, on December 23, destroyed six illegal oil refining sites in Opu Arugbana in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations

613 killed at Gaza aid distribution sites, near humanitarian covoys, says UN

The UN human rights office said on Friday it had recorded at least 613 killings both at aid points run by the US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) and near humanitarian convoys run by other relief groups including the UN. The GHF uses

The 10 Best Football Kits of the 2023/2024 Season

If your club isn't on this list, then it's probably an Obioma that made their jersey. Sorry. As the 2023-24 season approaches, football clubs around the world are collaborating with major sporting brands to create their team jerseys. Zikoko presents 10 of

POS operators raise charges by over 50% as Naira scarcity bites harder

Point of Sale (PoS) service providers nationwide are increasing fees for cash deposits and withdrawals by more than 50% in certain areas, citing a scarcity of naira in banks. According to checks by Nairametrics, some POS operators in places such as Lagos and

Panic in Iran as Tehran fears major joint attack on nuclear sites

Iran has reportedly bolstered defences around its nuclear sites amid fears of joint military action by the US and Israel. The move included deploying extra air defence system launchers, sources told The Telegraph, after US intelligence warned Israel could

IAEA calls emergency board meeting after U.S. bombs Iran nuclear sites

IAEA's 35-national Board of Governors will meet on June 23 after the U.S. said it carried out military strikes on Iran. U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Sunday (June 22, 2025) he was calling an emergency meeting of his agency's 35-nation Board

'Avoid government buildings, military sites in Abuja' - US issues security warning

The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a fresh security directive, barring all U.S. Embassy employees and their family members from making non-official visits to Nigerian military sites and other government buildings in Abuja. This decision, according

Prominent Rivers Monarch Rejects Wike's Thanksgiving Service in His Domain, Cites Political Tension

In a letter to the state police commissioner, dated March 12, 2025, the monarch expressed shock at just learning about the event on Facebook despite being the paramount ruler of Abalama. King Dr. A. B. Big Tom Tom JP, the Amayanabo of Abalama, has rejected

There's No Fuel Scarcity - APC Says as Scarcity of Petrol Bites Harder

As Nigerians groan under a biting shortage of petrol, the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), has said the product is available in abundance. "There's no 'actual scarcity'," the APC said in a statement on Twitter Friday afternoon, and blamed marketers and

Isha Sesay leaves CNN after 13 years, cites Trump-focused coverage as reason

After spending 13 years, popular Cable News Network (CNN) reporter, Isha Sesay has announced her exit from the organization. British born journalist of Sierra Leonean descent broke the news on social media a few minutes ago saying "it's really happening, folks

Brazil orders closure of 2,000 betting sites amid citizens running into debt

Brazil on Friday began closing down more than 2,000 betting sites, including those that sponsors popular football team Corinthians and other first division clubs, as part of a push to regulate online gambling. Latin America's biggest economy is struggling

Man vows to continue yahoo, cites davido, verydarkman, and other celebrities' alleged scams

A Nigerian man has vowed to continue engaging in internet fraud, commonly known as "yahoo," justifying his actions by referencing the alleged scams carried out by notable Nigerian celebrities, including Davido, VeryDarkMan, and others. The man made this statement

Olympics Drama: Italian boxer, Carini stops fight against Algerian opponent, cites unequal contest

Italy's Angela Carini abandoned her Olympic bout against Algerian boxer Imane Khelif within 46 seconds, stating, "I had to preserve my life." Khelif is one of two athletes cleared to compete in women's boxing in Paris after being disqualified from last year's

Super Eagles: Nike deny NFF pre order amount for Nigeria kits

Inset: Nike state that they have not yet released a pre order link for the Super Eagles jersey (Nike) International kit makers Nike have denied that they have received 3million pre-ordered Super Eagles jerseys which the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) stated

Check out the new kits for Nigeria's national football teams (Photos)

The Nigeria 2020-22 Nike kits and some pieces of the outstanding Nigeria 2020-2022 collection have been officially unveiled by the federation. The new range of jerseys, shots, socks, training gear, boots and balls supplied by American sports kit manufacturers