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Interestingly, Maryam caught the attention of several men who were ready to take him as a wife, without knowing he was a man. Men of the Nigerian Police Force in Kebbi have arrested a crossdresser for allegedly deceiving men into seeking his hand in marriage. The crossdresser identified with the pseudonym “Maryam,” which he uses to deceive unsuspecting men, is alleged to have been posing as a woman on social media. Interestingly, Maryam caught the attention of several men who were ready to take him as a wife, without knowing he was a man. Many men fell for the deception and became emotionally invested in the relationship. They even went as far as proposing marriage to the transvestite. The men were said to have given thousands of naira to Maryam to get him to accept their marriage proposals. However, their dreams were shattered when they found out that the person they had been talking to was not a woman but a man who poses as one. Following his arrest, the suspect, during interrogation

Speaking during a recent interview with media personality Toke Makinwa, Bobrisky revealed he’s not cool with James because he believes he copies his style. Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has opened up about his beef with colleague, James Brown. Speaking during a recent interview with media personality Toke Makinwa, Bobrisky revealed he’s not cool with James because he believes he copies his style. He added that although he loves James Brown’s funny personality and tried to be friends with him, it didn’t work out. He accused James Brown of constantly stealing his content without giving him credit. Speaking further, he mentioned how entertainment personality Denrele’s style is entirely different from his and that they are in no competition. “I don’t want to be in competition with Denrele he has his brand, I want to build my brand. I come with different energy, I don’t wear what Denrele wears or do what he does , I didn’t copy anything he does o

The excited bride took to her social media pages to share photos and videos from their wedding, and it caught the attention of netizens. An American woman, identified as Blessed Tamma, has tied the knot with her young Nigerian lover. They say that love has no boundaries, and Tamma is a testament to this as she flew all the way from the United States to Nigeria to wed her heartthrob, who hails from Imo State. The wedding ceremony was attended by family and friends of the couple. The excited bride took to her social media pages to share photos and videos from their wedding, and it caught the attention of netizens. She also shared a video montage that captured the moment she landed in Nigeria and her groom came to pick her up at the airport ahead of the wedding. Sharing the video online, she wrote, “Well you guys i made another trip to go get married in Nigeria and it was great and i am glad to say im married to @dannythamara5 😘👰‍♀️❤️🎂”. View this post on Instagram

She explained that her son was a cabbie and had been gifted the car by his dad. The bereaved mother of a 25-year-old man, Temitope Olorufemi, who was stoned to death by a mob in Akure, Ondo State, has spoken out following her son’s tragic death. It was earlier reported that Temitope, aka Newcash, was lynched by an irate mob after he crushed at least two people to death with his car. According to reports, he was driving recklessly along Ijomimo Junction, Ijoka Road, when he knocked down the victims, who died on the spot. Following the incident, angry youths in the community unleashed venom on him, stoned him to death, and incinerated his car in a fit of rage. Speaking on the tragic incident in an interview, the deceased’s mother revealed that her son is neither a Yahoo boy nor a “ritualist, as alleged by eyewitnesses. She explained that her son was a cabbie and had been gifted the car by his dad. She further disclosed that after the deceased completed his studies at Marshal’s Navy Schoo

The awful incident happened just hours after her team, Igor Gorgonzola Novara, was eliminated from the Champions League semi-finals in Turkey. A CCTV footage capturing the last moments of Italian-Nigerian Volleyball star, Julia Ituma, who died after falling from a 6th-floor hotel window in Turkey has been released online. The awful incident happened just hours after her team, Igor Gorgonzola Novara, was eliminated from the Champions League semi-finals in Turkey. Following her team’s loss, the 18-year-old Italian volleyball player of Nigerian heritage was found dead on Thursday morning, April 13, outside her hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. In the CCTV footage obtained from the hotel, Ituna is seen walking slowing in the hallway while pressing her phone. She then sat outside her room door for almost an hour in a “pensive and thoughtful” manner before entering her room for the final time, according to authorities. The budding volleyball star and ‘next big thing’ had been representing her team

Real Madrid host Chelsea in the first leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals. The two teams seem to be heading in opposite directions, as Madrid have gained a lot of momentum after their 0-4 win at the Camp Nou, while Chelsea have been struggling all season long. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Camavinga, Kroos, Modric, Valverde, Rodrygo, Vinicius, Benzema. Chelsea predicted XI: Kepa, James, Fofana, Koulibaly, Chilwell, Enzo, Kante, Kovacic, Sterling, Felix, Havertz. Real Madrid shouldn’t take this Chelsea team lightly, though. They have quality players and Joao Felix will be a threat in his natural position on the left wing. Their midfield is very physical and Madrid could struggle if Kroos and Modric don’t bring their A-game tonight. In the end, Ancelotti will likely go with what worked a week ago at the Camp Nou, even if it’d probably make more sense to start either Camavinga or Tchouameni as defensive midfielders. STREAM Real Madrid vs Chelsea CHAMP

Popular Nollywood actress, Bimbo Ademoye has given her views on the recently released Nollywood film “Gangs of Lagos,” which she had a part in. Since she had previously collaborated with the producer on the film “Sugar Rush,” which she thought to be a wonderful experience, she expressed her delight upon getting the screenplay for the movie. As a result, she put off reading the screenplay since she thought the movie would be fantastic. Bimbo Ademoye however, found out that she had been cast as Teni, a role she did not anticipate, after ultimately reading the screenplay. Bimbo at first assumed she would portray Gift since she could so easily identify with that character. To be sure there was no error, she double-checked the cast members’ names. She made a few more calls to verify the casting, but she was given the assurance that it was accurate. The producers informed her that while fans would anticipate her in a part similar to Gift, they had chosen to cast her in a different one. As a

In what will come across as a really shocking development, a wedding reception came to an abrupt end on Saturday, April 8. The wedding reception came an abrupt end when fire broke out at the venue. The wedding reception was underway at Yard 158, an event center in Oregun, Lagos, when things went out of hand. It was time for the toast and the event organisers lit firecrackers but the fire spread to the decorations draped across the hall. Guests tried to put off the fire but it spread quickly. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the fire. Watch the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by gistoftheday.com (@gistoftheday)

Nigerian champion kickboxer, Israel Adesanya has described his victory over Alex Pereira as a sweet revenge. Adesanya has been in the shadows of the Brazilian since 2017 when they first met in kick-boxing. But one fierce punch from Izzy’s right hand put out Pereira’s lights and handed the belt back to the Nigerian. Just before the decisive punch, it was looking like it was going to be a repeat of November when Pereira had Adesanya boxed into a corner, sending head kicks and body shots. Adesanya’s response came out of the blues and caught Pereira unaware, putting him to sleep just like it was for Adesanya during their meeting in kick-boxing “This is a sweet sweet victory and you know I have a sweet tooth. The hunter is now the hunted”, Adesanya said during his post fight interview inside the octagon.

Tobi Bakre, the former Big Brother Naija reality show star and actor, has talked about how he got fit for his recent movie role. He revealed that he did all manner of gritty stuff to fit in his role in ‘Gangs of Lagos’, a feisty crime thriller. Tobi played Obalola, a street King (Eleniyi – the owner of men) who started up nondescript with a childhood nested with scars of little beginning. He said it was his first time playing a lead character, and the first time he really let himself go to embody a character. He featured in the recent episode of Menisms audiovisual podcast. Tobi said, “For ‘Gangs of Lagos’, that was challenging because like for the first time… you know as guys now, we build so many walls like you are ready for all the possible sad outcomes in life mentally. Like you don’t know it but… I was now playing the role of a strong guy but then in the same movie, he had moments when he had to be vulnerable. Bro, I had the toughest time. I had to tear my walls down. “You know th

Drake, the world-famous Canadian rapper, has won big in betting. The rapper won $1.84 million after New Zealander-Nigerian fighter, Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira at UFC 287 to reclaim his Middleweight title. Adesanya produced a brutal second-round knockout to seal a victory over long-term rival Pereira. Recall that the Last Stylebender lost his title to the Brazilian fighter last year. His victory puts an end to his 0-3 losing streak against Pereira. Drake placed a $400,000 bet on him to win by knockout. Following Adesanya’s knockout win, the Canadian rapper won $1.84 million from the bet. The Last Stylebender used Pereira’s celebration while watching him struggle on the canvass after knocking him out.

Alexander Adegbola Akande, the popular Nigerian singer, who is better known as 9ice, has made a new revelation. He revealed that when he started his music career he was famous but broke. The ‘Gongo Aso’ crooner disclosed this in the latest episode of Chart with Sims podcast. He said, “Don’t become popular o, make money. When I started, I was popular but I didn’t have money.” He added that money finally started coming after he put in works. 9ice said, “The money didn’t just come in, I had to do the right thing. As at then we were depending so much on Alaba International Market. Then we didn’t have Facebook, Instagram and the rest. If you want your song to be popular in Kaduna, you have to go to Kaduna to do a radio interview. You have to be there for people to see you.” “So, when the money started coming was when we put in the hustle and we marketed the brand by doing print interviews like newspapers, magazines; putting your face out there. I mean, there are sometimes people have good s

Tolani Baj, the Nigerian reality tv star cum Disc Jockey, has cleared the air on the controversial statement she made about men and dancing in clubs. Speaking in an interview with media personality, Jermaine on his podcast, BTS Reality, Tolani Baj stated that she did not mean could not dance or have a good time in clubs, she only meant they had to do it moderatelty. She shared that she had seen a trend in the behavior of broke men in Nigerian clubs and how they act aggressively. In her words; “If you’re going to have fun, don’t do too much. Be cool with it, have swag, don’t be razz. “When you already know you’re all that and you don’t feel the need to prove anything in the club, that speaks volume. Men that have money don’t really like attention. “If you’re are doing gra gra in the club and you want to show attention, I already know that your are broke” Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by gistoftheday.com (@gistoftheday)

John Obi Mikel, the former Nigerian and Chelsea midfielder, has made a disclosure about his father’s release from kidnappers. He disclosed that he paid some “crazy amount of money” to get his dad, Pa Michael, out of the kidnapper’s den in 2018. The football star made this known while speaking with Dubai Eye 103.8 Sport. His father, Pa Michael Obi was kidnapped along with his driver, Ishaya John, along the Markurdi – Enugu road in 2018 while on their way from Jos in a grey coloured Toyota Prado jeep. Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, had in 2018 said he was informed about his father’s kidnap about four hours before Nigeria’s final World Cup match against Argentina. Mikel noted that he received the shocking news while travelling on the team bus to the stadium in St Petersburg. According to him, a family member had called and told him that he had to call the kidnappers on a designated number. After he did so, he was ordered to pay a ransom. He further explained that although he was distrau

The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, despite the challenges bedevilling the country. Okoh, through a personally signed statement, on Sunday, also advised Nigerians to renew their commitment to building a better Nigeria. He noted that just as Christ rose from the dead and brought new life to the world, Nigerians can rise above their challenges and start afresh. The CAN President said, “As a nation, Nigeria has faced many challenges in recent years, from insecurity and economic instability to social and political unrest. “However, just as Christ rose from the dead and brought new life to the world, we too can rise above our challenges and start afresh. “This Easter, let us all come together and renew our commitment to building a better Nigeria. Let us embrace the power that gives a new beginning and work together to create a brighter future for ourselves and our children. Let us put aside our differences and come t

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 34-year-old South American male from Suriname, Dadda Albert, for smuggling into Nigeria, 117 parcels of cocaine concealed in extra-large latex condoms factory-packed inside bottles of 100ml body spray. Albert was arrested at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Rivers State. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, made the disclosure through a statement obtained by our correspondent on Sunday. Babafemi said, “The suspect claimed he departed his country, Suriname, located in the North Eastern coast of South America on April 2, for Sao Paulo, Brazil, and he departed from Sao Paulo to Nigeria on Friday, April 7, onboard Qatar Airways flight in search of his long-lost Nigerian father, whom he called ‘Omini’.” In the same vein, NDLEA operatives and other stakeholders at the Tincan seaport in Lagos, intercepted 110 parcels of Colorado. Babafemi said the strain of cannabis, weighing 55kg, was hidden in

The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has arrested one of the inmates who escaped during the last year’s attack on the Kuje Correctional Centre in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In a statement made available to newsmen in Lafia on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Ramhan Nansel, identified the escapee inmate as Salisu Buhari, a 24-year-old man, who is an indigene of Nasarawa State. The command’s spokesperson further narrated that its operatives also arrested one Zubeiru Ali, who partnered with Buhari to steal motorcycles from residents of the Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state. Nansel said, “On April 6, 2023 around 10pm, police operatives attached to Nasarawa Division in a sting operation arrested the duo of Zubairu Ali, 27 years, and Salisu Buhari, 24 years, for motorcycle theft in Nasarawa LGA of Nasarawa State. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are responsible for most motorcycle snatching and theft in Nasarawa LGA

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has commiserated with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and the nation’s judiciary on the passing of the former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Prince Bola Ajibola. Ajibola died early Sunday, at the age of 89. Abiodun described him as a jewel of the Law Profession and an accomplished judicial officer. The condolence message is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, in Abeokuta. The governor described Ajibola’s death as a big loss to the judiciary, saying his legacies in the justice administration system, philanthropy and educational development would never be forgotten. Abiodun also commiserated with the Owu Royal Family of the former minister, his friends, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, as well as members of the Baptist Boys’ High School, Old Students Association. He further noted that the legal icon’s death was “saddening, devastating and marked the end of an era.” He maintained t

Ten months after Francis Catholic Church located in Owo, Ondo State, was attacked by gunmen, the Church on Sunday, April 9, reopen for religious activities. The PUNCH reports that on June 5, 2022, gunmen attacked the church and killed some of the worshippers while others were left injured. The governor of the state, Rotimi Akeredolu, had visited the scene to commiserate with the church and the entire town. Relief materials and funds were donated to victims and families of those who lost their loved ones. In March 2023, Akeredolu disclosed that the construction of a memorial park in honour of the victims of the attack has begun. The governor of the state is an indigene of the town. See photos from the church:

Arsenal: The defense has, so far, come through two games without William Saliba largely unscathed with Rob Holding earning Arteta’s praise in both post match press conferences. Anfield will be a far greater test for the 27 year old, whose red card in last season’s crucial trip to Tottenham lingers in the mind of many supporters. If there are doubts at that end of the pitch, there will surely be few further up field where Arteta has the joyous dilemma of picking three from Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesua and Leandro Trossard. If Arsenal are to win the Premier League title then the latter’s contribution may well be crucial, his seven assists since making his debut are more than Chelsea and nine other teams have managed in their entirety. Liverpool, however, are a far tougher test at home than they have proven to be on the road this season. History is on their side against Arsenal at Anfield, in their last six league meetings, all wins, they have scored 22 goals, netting at