Author: Khadijah Olowode

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu, is reportedly set to take over as new chairman of Nigeria Premier League champions, Enyimba of Aba. According to reports emanating from Umuahia, Kanu, a former Premier League winner has been earmarked for the position. Enyimba will compete in the CAF Champions League next season. Recall that the former board of the Peoples’ Elephant was dissolved by the Abia State Government this week. Erstwhile chairman of the team, Felix Anyansi-Agwu was in charge of the team for 23 years. The Aba giants won nine NPL titles and two CAF Champions League…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Ogun State So-Safe Corpshave confirmed that gunmen invaded a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) at Abule-Ori in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state, killed a pastor and abducted some worshippers. Commander of the State So-Safe Corps, Soji Ganzallo, who confirmed the incident on Sunday, 2 July, 2023, added his officers rescued the seven church members and killed one of the kidnappers during the operation. In a statement signed by the So-Safe Director of Information and Public Relations, Moruf Yusuf, Ganzallo was quoted as saying that the incident occurred at about 12am Saturday, 1 July, 2023. “The…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Popular American singer, Selena Gomez, has confessed that Nigerian music star, Rema, has changed her life forever, just as she also thanked Rema for choosing her to be a part of one of the biggest songs in the world. Late last year, Rema featured Gomez on the remix of his smashing hit song, Calm Down. To date, their collaboration on the record has been topping charts worldwide. Taking to her verified Instagram page with 425 million followers, the singer shared two pictures of herself and Rema and captioned the post with these words, “This man has changed…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Osun State Police Command has confirmed that a nursing mother, identified as Iyawo Ori-Ade, has died as a result of injuries she sustained in an accident when a private car rammed into the commercial motorcycle conveying her on Friday, 30 July 2023. The Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola also confirmed the accident, saying: “The passenger died in the hospital she was rushed to for treatment. Her corpse has been deposited in the mortuary for autopsy.” According to information obtained by an online news medium, the woman died on Saturday, I July, 2023 and as…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Soldiers attached to the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army were said to have allegedly killed a neighborhood watch group member and a house wife in Eke community, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State It was gathered that other members of the local security network who survived the said attack are currently in critical condition in their hospital beds, amid severe pains, just as one of them had his penis completely shattered. Ebuka Oke, the deceased, lost his father exactly one month ago. The Assistant Chief Security Officer of Eke Security Neighbourhood Vigilante Watch, Mr. Emeka…

Wema Bank PLC, the leading financial institution in Nigeria and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, yesterday announced the launch of the highly anticipated 3rd season of the Wema Bank 5 for 5 promo. This reward program, initiated by Wema Bank, aims to recognize and reward customers across Nigeria for their unwavering loyalty to the bank. Commencing July 1st, 2023, Season 3 of the 5 for 5 promo will distribute a total of N90,000,000 in cash prizes to Wema Bank customers throughout different regions of Nigeria over a span of 10 months. Each month, customers will be…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Chelsea has communicated to Cesar Azpilicueta that his contract will be terminated, despite the fact the Spaniard still has one year left in his current year. With this latest development, the Blues are willing to allow him leave as a free agent. Azpilicueta, who was heavily linked with a move to Inter Milan, is now close to joining Atletico Madrid. This was confirmed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Saturday, 1July, 2023. “Chelsea have confirmed to César Azpilicueta and his camp that he’s gonna be allowed to leave for free; his contract will be terminated. Mutual…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The United States of America Major League Soccer club, Minnesota United have confirmed the signing of Nigerian midfielder, Emmanuel Iwe. Iwe signed a one-year contract with an option for three additional years. The 22-year-old signed a short-term agreement with the Loons in March but the club has now opted to offer him a long-term deal. “The first time that we saw [Emmanuel] Iwe, the first thing that stood out was his pace – he’s incredibly athletic, he’s really quick. He’s got a good left foot, he puts some decent crosses in and he looked like he had…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the setting up of a joint working committee to resolve issues surrounding the recent demolition of properties in some markets in the state, especially the Alaba International Market. He made this known while speaking to the press after a meeting with Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma; Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ben Kalu; and some Igbo market leaders in Lagos on Friday, 30 June, 2023. Some individuals and groups have raised concerns following the recent demolitions in Alaba International Market, Lagos, with some accusing the…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló has met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos. Tinubu received his Guinea-Bissau counterpart, who doubles as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS at his Lagos residence on Saturday, 1 July, 2023. Details of the meeting cannot be ascertained as at the time of filing this report. Recall that President Umaro had on February 10, 2023, visited the country when he met with the former president, Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the general elections. ReplyForward

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Bodies of a Kenyan socialite, Rachael Kanini “Kaniss” and her Nigerian boyfriend identified simply as Omodollar, have been recovered. The duo were kidnapped by unknown assailants on Sunday, 25 June, 2023.The dismembered bodies of the socialite and her Nigerian boyfriend were discovered in a bush in Kamulu community, Machakos County in Kenya. Human rights activist, Jackson Njeru, confirmed the development, saying that the disturbing incident took a tragic turn when their lifeless bodies were found in sacks dumped in the thicket along Josnah road around 10:pm on Tuesday, 27 June, 2023 “Their bodies had been chopped into small pieces…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Many traders at the Amaraku weekly market in Isiala-mbano Local Government of Imo State, were unsettled on Friday, 28 June, 2023 when a 7-month-old baby was reportedly abducted by a woman.A source told an online news medium that the baby girl was taken away by a woman who had only offered to assist the young mother in carrying her distressed child as she marketed her goods.A few minutes after the unsuspecting mum relieved herself by giving her little daughter to a woman who offered to help, she vanished with the child into the tumultuous mob. A market…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike A man identified as Aniekan James, who is a native of Ikot Ndot village in Ukanafun Local Government in Akwa-Ibom is now cooling-off in one of the cells in the state for allegedly killing his only son, 35 years old, Odudu Aniekan James. The State Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durusinmi, while parading the suspect along with 268 others arrested for various offences, said Aniekan James had been a habitual murderer who has committed similar murders in Lagos and Abia States.The police boss said the suspect was arrested on 16 June, 2023 by the operatives of the Ukanafun…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Akwa-Ibom State Police Command has arrested a former domestic staff, identified asPrince Thursday Okon, for allegedly kidnapping a Vice Chancellor of a private university, his former employer.The state Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durusinmi, while parading the suspect along with 268 others arrested for various offences, said the VC was kidnapped on his way home by his former domestic staff sacked for criminal tendencies.He said the remaining kidnap ransom of over N2 million and the Toyota Corolla used for the operation was also recovered, while the VC has been reunited with his family.“On the 14th of April 2023,…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike A suspected ritualist, identified as Edu Udeme Ime, has been arrested for being in possession of human skull by the operatives of the Quick Response Squad of the Akwa-Ibom State Police command. The state Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durusinmi, while parading the suspect along with 268 others arrested for various offences, said Ime was arrested on 15 May, 2023.“On 15/05/2023 at about 8:05:pm one Edu Udeme Ime of Mbak Etoi village, Uyo was arrested at Urua Ekpa Junction by the command’s Quick Response Squad for being in possession of a human skull. The suspect could not give…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has hosted award-winning singer, Wizkid at his London home. The father of DJ Cuppy shared a photo from the singer’s visitation on his Instagram page.He revealed that Wizkid had visited his London home and that the visit was lovely. Of late, Wizkid has been in the news all over the world for good reasons as he is the only Nigerian musician who not only made the number one spot on the iTunes World Chart but maintained that top spot for more than one week courtesy of “one dance” He is also the First…

Multi-platinum producer turned artist TrackDilla has officially released his hotly anticipated new single “Oh Nah Nah”. The track promises to be another chart-topping hit, with TrackDilla known for nailing his signature style of seamlessly fusing classical and modern sounds. As an artist, producer, composer, and DJ, TrackDilla has created a buzz in the music industry with his butter-smooth voice and catchy tunes. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry, including De La Ghetto, Rotimi, Play n Skillz, Reekado Banks, Ir Sais, Fuego, KDDO and many more. With an international background spanning Africa, Europe, and now…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has distributed 300 Saudi Riyals (N75,000) to each of the more than 3,000 Bauchi pilgrims in the holy land of Mecca, the gazellenews.com reports. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Alhaji Mukthar Gidado, made this disclosure in a statement issued on Friday, 30 June, 2023 in Bauchi. Gidado, who said that the Governor made the donation when he visited Bauchi camp in the holy land to interact with the pilgrims, added that the gesture by the governor was to compliment the expenses incurred by the pilgrims during their stay in…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Turkish Super Lig club, Adana Demirspor have agreed to sign Henry Onyekuru on a permanent deal. Onyekuru, who moved to Adana Demirspor from Greek club, Olympiacos on loan last summer, endured a tough spell at Olympiacos, failing to register a goal in 14 league appearances. The Blue Lightnings paid Olympiacos €3.5m for Nigerian international, with the versatile forward signing a three-year contract. The 26-year-old scored eight goals and provided three assists in 30 games last season. Onyekuru previously played for KAS Eupen, Anderlecht, Galatasaray and Monaco. ReplyForward

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) Police Command has stated that its operatives are on the trail of a customer who absconded with a Mercedes Benz GLB 250 worth N55 million during test drive in Abuja. It was gathered that a car dealer, Mohammed Manga had raised the alarm that a suspect identified simply as Henry, who disguised as a customer, absconded with the vehicle while testing it. Mohammed said one of his friends, who is also a car dealer, took the Mercedes Benz to a prospective buyer (Henry) for sale but trouble started when Henry begged…