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Mazi Emeka December 27, 2016

Naijabillionaire introduces Billionaire Jackpot, a wealth redistribution raffle game

In its aim to create a unique gaming experience that will not only enrich the lives of Nigerians but also add value to businesses, Naijabillionaire has introduced an electronic wealth…

Oludolapo Adelana November 28, 2016

American wins $421m jackpot with $2m

An American resident in Lafayette, rural Tennessee has won a lottery jackpot worth $420.9million, with a $2m ticket. According to Tennessee Lottery officials who announced the winning on Sunday, the…

Oludolapo Adelana September 29, 2016

Man stabbed to death after winning lottery

A 35-year-old man met his untimely death when his was stabbed in the FESTAC town area of Lagos state, The Punch reports. The man, Ejike Onyejekwe, a resident of 21 Road, K Close,…

Kolapo Olapoju September 15, 2014

Baba Ijebu has taken our housewives! Premier lotto attracts as much women as men || We investigate

by Kolapo Olapoju Between the irresistible allure of 'Telemundo and addictive pull of 'Baba Ijebu, several Nigerian housewives seem to have found the perfect blend of activities to make their…

Kolapo Olapoju September 3, 2014

“She went to play Baba-Ijebu” | Kids almost roast to death because Mummy is a gambler

by Kolapo Olapoju Three children almost died from a fire outbreak in their home, after their mother locked them up in the apartment and went to play a midday lottery.…

March 31, 2014

Luckiest couple EVER! Husband and wife win $1 million lottery THREE times in a month (PHOTOS)

by Zara Mustapha Calvin and Zatera Spencer are having an amazing month. The couple first won $1 million in the March 12 Powerball drawing. Then on March 26, Mr. Spencer won…

May 15, 2013

Jackpot! This man is so lucky it’s almost annoying (PICTURED)

Is Melvyn Wilson the luckiest man in America? The retired postal worker has become the envy of his friends yet again by winning his fourth mega-cash lottery payout in less…

May 7, 2013

Just her (bad) luck: Woman steals employer’s N1.9m to play the lottery (PICTURED)

by Akan Ido Adenike Owolope has been arraigned before an Ejigbo Magistrate’s Court in Lagos State for allegedly spending her employer's money on playing the lottery known as Baba Ijebu. The…

April 16, 2013

Cautionary tale of woman who won $10 million in lottery and lost it all – 3 lessons

Sharon Tirabassi was living the dream. She won the $10.5 million dollar lottery in her home country of Canada, earning her a consistent residence on cloud nine. All the things that…

March 26, 2013

Meet the man who won a £1.8 million lottery in 2005 and is now broke, and alone (PHOTOS)

Roger Griffiths quit his job and lived luxury lifestyle after 2005 jackpot win Spent £25,000 on making a record with the band he played in at university He was left…

February 7, 2013

$1million: Man and his wife win lottery twice IN ONE DAY (PICTURED)

When Stephen and Terri Weaver set out for a day-long fishing trip, they had no idea they would come back millionaires. On their way to a fishing spot near Pangburn,…

December 1, 2012

Trial underway for woman accused of scamming and murdering lottery winner

Abraham Shakespeare’s life had been filled with run ins with the law and odd jobs until luck finally shone on him, and he won $17 million dollars in the Florida…

November 11, 2012

TICKER: Karma: Man wins $30m lottery after being cruelly dumped by girlfriend

Sandeep Singh, Mega Millions lottery winner, claimed his $30.5 million prize this week A young man from Massachusetts who was recently dumped by his girlfriend snagged a $30.5 million Mega…

August 14, 2012

Historic: Couple wins £148m in EuroMillions lottery

by Adeniyi Abdul A middle-aged couple living in Suffolk has clinched the second largest ever prize in the EuroMillions lottery. Adrian Bayford and wife Gillian, who are in their 40s,…

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