Author: Khadijah Olowode

Nigerian street singer, Habeeb Okikiola better known as Portable has finally opened up on his alleged affair with the Late Alaafin of Oyo’s, wife, Queen Dami. There had been news that the former Alaafin’s wife is in a relationship with Portable who recently got married to an actress. Controversial blogger Gist Lover also alleged that the mother of one is in a relationship with Portable by sharing screenshots of their comments. The comments were captured at different times when they exchange endearing words such as my king and queen, also using love emojis. Finally speaking on their relationship in an…

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, helicopter which crashed earlier today, Monday, 14 August, 2023 in Niger State, was actually conveying to a military hospital in Kaduna State, some troops wounded in a gun battle with terrorists, PRNigeria exclusively gathered from credible military sources. “The NAF helicopter that unfortunately crashed in Niger today was not a fighter aircraft, as speculated in some quarters. It is used for evacuation missions of the military personnel,” they said. Contrary to reports that the NAF helicopter was gunned down by armed bandits in the Shiroro Local Government area of the State, the ill-fated aircraft was…

The father of controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, is dead. The deceased, Kunle Okuneye, died on Monday morning, 14 August, 2023, and has been buried 4pm according to Islamic rites. Bobrisky announced the demise of his father on her Instagram page. The crossdresser confirmed the death of his dad via his social media page . He wrote, “Guys, I lost my dad dis morning.” Bobrisky lost his mum during the 2008 Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. One of the sons of the deceased, Debola Okunneye, known as Last Born, also confirmed the news. Last Born is the Secretary…

United States of America based Nigerian Guitarist, Craftsman Seun Adesoji Marcus aka Faaji Ambassador is set to release another album. The album, according to Marcus, is the fourth in the series of his record and it will be released both in Nigeria and the United States of America before the end of the year. Apart from releasing the album, the American based Juju musician said that he will also record promotional video of the album so as to popularize it in Nigeria and the United States of America. Seun Marcus who has played with popular juju legends like: Dr.Victor Olaiya,…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, 14 August, 2023, inaugurated the 12-man Governing Board of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, charging the Corps to work more so that the economic growth being experienced in the state can continue. The Governor, who commended the officers and men of the Corps for contributing to the security and order experienced in the state under Omituntun 1.0, said the body had collaborated well with the federal security agencies to maintain peace and security in the state. Speaking while inaugurating the Board at the Exco Chamber of the Governor’s Office,…

The newly appointed Director of Public Relations (DPR), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Chief Superintendent of Corps (CSC) Afolabi Babawale has assumed office after a successful handing over by his predecessor, Commandant Olusola Odumosu who was recently redeployed to head the FCT Command of the Corps. Babawale joined the Corps in 2005 and served in the Public Relations Unit of Osun State Command since 2008 and became the substantive PRO of the Command from 2010 to 2020. He also held similar position as the Corps’ image maker in Kwara State command where he was honoured for his excellent…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed six Special Advisers (non-Cabinet) to serve in various capacities across ministries.The Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Mrs. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made this known in a statement on Monday, 14 August, 2023. The newly appointed Special Advisers are:1. Dr. (Mrs) Iyabo Oyeyemi Ayoola – Special Adviser, Central Internal Audit2. Mr. Olalekan Hafeez Balogun – Special Adviser, Economic Planning & Budget3. Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafę – Special Adviser, Community Development4. Very Rev. Bukola Adebiyi – Special Adviser, Christian Religion5. Dr. Abdullahi Jębę – Special Adviser, Muslim Religion6. Hon. Ismail Odesanya – Special Adviser, DAWN Commission…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Olumuyiwa, for allegedly stealing chickens worth N8 million in a farm The state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a statement issued on Sunday, August 13, 2023, said the suspect was arrested following a complaint lodged by the director of the farm simply identified as Bamgbose. According to Odutola, the director noted that when chickens on the farm were tallied, over 1,300 chickens worth N8m could not be accounted for. “On August 11, 2023, when the fowls were…

A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations has called on Nigerians to be wary of grand designs by a clique of desperate politicians to destabilise the polity with inciting campaigns, pre-empting the likely verdicts of the Presidential Elections Petition Tribunal ( PEPT) and Gubernatorial Elections Tribunal particularly that of the nation’s economic nerve centre, Lagos State. According to the Convener, Hameed Balogun and Secretary, Omotehinse Alex of Frontline Socio-Economic Research Centre, the Coalition is disturbed with the activities of various groups and individuals to conspiratorially heat up the polity with subtle insinuations of the possibilities of miscarriage of justice by Elections…

The Olu of Araromi Eleranigbe in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos, Oba (Dr.) Hameed Ajijola Oniwonlu has felicitated with the Olofa of Offa, His Royal Majesty Oba Muftau Oloyede Gbadamosi on the celebration of his 60th birthday anniversary. The Offa paramount ruler marked his 60th birthday anniversary on Thursday, 12 August, 2023, with warm wishes and felicitations pouring in from well-wishers across the country. Joining millions of well-wishers, the Eleranigbe monarch commended the Offa paramount ruler for the milestones recorded in his life. He added the Olofa has lived a life worthy of emulation even as he prayed for…

The Arewa Economic Forum (AED) has declared that the financial loss occasioned by the closure of the Nigerien border with Nigeria is N13 billion on a weekly basis. The forum in a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, 13 August, 2023, also lamented that Northern Nigerian businessmen have over 2000 containers of perishable goods that are stranded due to the closure which was a consequence of the coup in Niger Republic. Addressing journalists on the economic implications of the decisions taken so far, Chairman of the Forum, Alhaji Ibrahim Dandakata, said: “According to 2022 statistics, formal trade between the two…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to provide one million new jobs for Nigerian youths in the digital economy for their upliftment and for the development of the national economy, thegazellenews.com reports. Tinubu said this is in line with the vow he made to youths during his campaign to become the country’s President. The President made the promise on Saturday, 12 August, 2023, in his message on the occasion of the 2023 International Youth Day (IYD) while renewing the commitment of his administration to creating meaningful opportunities for Nigerian youths. President Tinubu, who acknowledged the growing interest and impact…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The National Pasture and Livestock Feed Association of Nigeria (NPLFAN) has confirmed that it had received an order from other countries to supply a variety of grass for cattle feed called Chloris Gayana worth $70 million (₦53,991,414,260.00) The President of Pasture and Livestock Feed Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Muhammad Alibaba, made this disclosure in an interview with Daily Trust on Sunday According to Alibaba, that there are so many opportunities for farmers who want to cultivate varieties of improved grasses, which can be taken by either ranchers in the country or exported to countries with large dairy herds…

Three major illicit drug syndicates were taken down by operatives of a special unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in intelligence-led operations across parts of Lagos state, leading to the arrest of a baroness and four other kingpins with multi-billion naira worth of Cocaine, Opioids and Loud recovered from their hideouts. A female head of one of the syndicates, Faith Ebele Nwankwo was arrested on Wednesday, 9 August, 2023 at her residence, House 6, C close, 3rd Avenue, Festac area of Lagos shortly after she returned from a warehouse at Plot 3432 Sola Akinsola Street, Divine Estate, Amuwo…

The Eti-Osa Heritage Organisation has frowned at the treatment meted to the indigenes of the area in the appointment of Lagos State Government Executive Council members by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Mr Adewale Sanni and Alhaji Oloye Mustapha Okunmoyinbo, President and Secretary of Eti-Osa Heritage Organisation respectively, in a press statement dated Friday, 11 August, 2023, said it has become a pattern for Governor Sanwo-Olu to always shut out the indigenes in the appointment into Lagos cabinet, despite its contribution in term of revenue and other socio-economic development of the state. The statement was titled, “Marginalization of Eti-Osa in the Appointment…

As we commemorate the 2023 International Youth Day, I celebrate you the youth of this great nation as priceless resource that drives innovation, progress, and dynamic talents. I applaud the crucial role you all play in driving socio- economic advancements in Nigeria. You are indeed “torchbearers of tomorrow”. Great opportunities abound for those who are physically and mentally strong hence I admonish you to take your health seriously especially as the HIV/ AIDS scourge is still prevalent. A healthy youth is a vibrant nation. Together we will build a greater and better Nigeria. Happy International Youth Day! Senator Oluremi Tinubu…

The lawmaker representing Ogun West Senatorial District at the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Adeola (YAYI) has described as mere imagination of rumour mongers, the alleged feud between him and the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun. He posited that nothing could have warranted any friction between him and the Governor, not even the issue of political influence or interest at any level of government. He added that the Governor remains the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state and by extension his revered leader, …

The Oyo State Government has revealed its plans to embark on upgrade of community roads in a bid to make rural roads motorable. In a statement on Saturday, 12 August, 2023, the rehabilitation move was made known after the state Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola went on an inspection exercise in some communities. Hon. Olayiwola, who conveyed government’s readiness to upgrade community roads, also addressed grey areas that could hamper project execution and solicited residents’ support. He said the present administration will continue to give priority to the welfare of residents, especially at the grassroots…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike A violent clash between rival cult groups during the Osun Osogbo festival in Osun State has led to the death of three people. At least 12 other persons were injured when fighting broke out during the grand finale of the acclaimed international traditional festival. As at the time of filing this report, what led to the clash and the identity of the dead victims have not yet been ascertained. It was gathered that hoodlums were seen publicly brandishing different types of dangerous weapons. The hoodlums who came in large numbers also disrupted the festivities, creating panic among…

A man identified as Taye Agbaje has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for murdering his younger brother’s two children inside a bush in Abeokuta, the State capital. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident, describing the incident as incomprehensible. According to Odutola, the suspect showed no remorse while being interrogated by the police, stating that he kept blaming satan for the act. “The suspect didn’t give any specific reason why he killed his brother’s children. There was no sign of remorse. He’s just saying blaming satan, satan; and that does not exist in…