Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

Famous Nigerian singer, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly addressed as Skales, has claimed that his colleague and former record label mate, Wizkid, never liked him, just as he also claimed that he inspired Burna Boy. According to him, he has always felt repelling energy from Whizkid Skales stated this while speaking in a recent episode of the ‘Listen’ podcast, and during recent interview with Naija FM, Lagos. The ‘Shake Body’ exponent recounted his social media fallout with Wizkid years ago. “I have always felt that Wizkid didn’t like me. I don’t know why but there were occasions where he showed his…

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State presided over Justice Alexander Owoeye has thrown out a fundamental rights suit filed by crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, also known as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the gazelenews,com report Recall that Bobrisky had sought N200 million from the EFCC for psychotic trauma and demanded N1 billion from the National Assembly for the violation of his right to a fair hearing. The Ogun State born crossdresser also asked the court to restrain the EFCC and the National Assembly from harassing, detaining, or declaring him wanted. Bobrisky has been enmeshed…

Famous Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly addressed as Davido, has boasted that he has the bragging right when it comes to his rich contact list. Davido, who made this disclosure while speaking at the ‘Elevate Africa’ programme, claimed that he has 14 presidents’ phone numbers, just as he also explained that his music has opened so many doors for his family. “Aside from my dad’s businesses and wealth, I know how many doors my music has opened for my family. Yes o, forget the money. I have 14 presidents’ phone numbers. I can call them directly. “In every country we…

A local herbalist in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT) Ismail Usman has shot himself attempt to test the efficacy of a self-made ‘bulletproof’ charm. The Public Relations Officer of the FCT Police Command, Josephine Adeh, who confirmed the unfortunate incident on Saturday, 30 November, 2024 said that the incident occurred at Kuchibuyi Village on 23 November, 2024 when the herbalist opened fire on himself with shotgun to test his bulletproof charms. According to Adeh, upon receipt of a distress call from one Shandam Michael, officers from the Byazhin Division responded swiftly only to find Usman in critical condition. The state police…

Tragedy occurred in the Ijeun Tuntun area of Abeokuta, Ogun State as man identified as Fatai Hamzat allegedly hanged himself. It was gathered that Hamzat was found hanging from a rope tied to a ceiling fan in his apartment on Oremeji Street. The Ogun Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the sad development to an online medium, said the deceased was discovered by a neighbor around 7 a.m. on Friday, 29 November, 2024. According to Odutola, a neighbor noticed Hamzat’s motorcycle parked in the compound and, upon checking on him, found the door locked from the inside. After…

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Saturday, 30 November, 2024, disclosed that the Idumota underbridge market at Ebute Ero area has been gutted by fire. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, made this disclosure through a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, 30 November, 2024 in Lagos. According to Oke-Osanyintolu, the agency received a distress call at about 22.20hrs. “Following distress calls via the 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines at 2220hrs, LASEMA activated its emergency response teams from Lekki, Cappa and the Command and Control Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. “On arrival…

The Ogun State Government has promised critical support for survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Adejumoke Adewole, stated this while declaring open a 5-day training program organized by the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP) in conjunction with the ministry for staff of the Ogun State Assault Referral Centers (SARC) and Gender Officers in the Ministry of Women Affairs. The training was part of the global effort on the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign. Participants were trained with the necessary skills…

Mr. Muyiwa Ayojimi, CEO of Consumertrics, a leading consumer advocacy and consulting firm, has urged Nigerian manufacturers to ensure that they balance their rights with those of the consumers. Ayojimi made the call when he spoke at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria’s (MAN) quarterly webinar, themed “Balancing the Equation Between Consumer Protection and Manufacturers’ Rights.” The lawyer and consumer champion, Ayojimi, said that, by aligning consumer protection with their own rights, manufacturers would be able to “to foster a fair and sustainable economic environment.” “It is important that manufacturers make Consumer Protection a strategic priority rather than a symbolic effort. I urge manufacturers…

The Appeal Court, Lagos Division, on Friday, 29 November, 2024 nullified the conviction of Dr Olufemi Olaleye, the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, who had been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his wife’s niece. The court discharged and acquitted Olaleye after finding the judgement of the trial court to be faulty. The appellate court held that “the prosecution’s case was bereft of any credible evidence that she was a child. Credible and reasonable doubt was created in the prosecution’s case.” “It is on record that the trial court concluded on the age of the victim…

Wife of Nigeria’s President, Oluremi Tinubu, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, state governors and other dignitaries on Friday graced the funeral of Akwa Ibom’s First Lady, late Mrs Patience Umo Eno. Speaking during the funeral in Ikot Ekpeneudo, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, Oluremi Tinubu referred to the deceased as a woman of faith who was courageous, and charged her children to sustain her legacy. Tinubu, who was represented at the event by Nana Kashim Shettima, wife of the Vice President of Nigeria, said Patience deserved to be celebrated. “The first time I met…

The President, who lauded the Nigeria’s relationship with French President Emmanuel Macron, told the French leader that there was no looking back on the reforms embarked upon by his administration. Speaking at a State Dinner organised by the French government for him at Palais des Elysée in Paris on the night of Thursday, 28 November, the Tinubu encouraged Nigerian and French citizens to uphold the cordial relationship shared by their countries. Speaking at a State Dinner organised by the French government for him at Palais des Elysée in Paris on Thursday night, the Tinubu encouraged Nigerian and French citizens to…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the release of 50 suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) allegedly involved in terrorism. Justice James Omotosho on Friday, 29 November, 2024 held that the prosecution failed to provide evidence of their belonging to an unlawful association and involvement in terrorism. Justice Omotosho ruled that the Nigerian Police Force failed in its entirety to establish a prima facie case against the 50 defendants, including four women. The judge, who upheld the no-case submission of the defendants, said that the prosecution failed to adduce any credible evidence linking the defendants…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron have signed two agreements that will ensure a partnership on the development of critical infrastructure and the long-term sustenance of agriculture and food security in Nigeria. The agreement expected to be implemented in the six geopolitical zones of the country is in the area of healthcare transportation, agricultural value chain, renewable energy and involves over €300 million. The partnership agreements were signed at an economic forum attended by businessmen, captains of industry, governors, and some top government officials of both countries at the Palais des Elysée in Paris, France, during President…

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Friday,29 November, 2024 presented a N382.57 billion budget proposal for 2025 to the state House of Assembly. The governor termed the proposal the “Budget of Economic Growth and Stability,” and expressed confidence that the Assembly would expedite its passage. The 2025 budget is divided into N159.97 billion (41.82%) for recurrent expenditure and N222.60 billion (58.18%) for capital expenditure. Sule outlined the allocations for key sectors, including N80.14 billion for the Administrative Sector, N139.84 billion for the Economic Sector, N10.61 billion for Law and Justice, and N151.97 billion for the Social Sector. During the presentation, the…

The National Inland Waterways Authority has confirmed a boat accident involving no fewer than 200 market women from Kogi State, just as it also confirmed recovering eight bodies. The Head of NIWA’s Media Department, Suleman Makama, who confirmed the sad incident on Friday, 29 November, 2024, stated that the women were travelling to a market in Niger State on a boat when it capsized along the Dambo-Ebuchi section of the River Niger. The number of casualties is yet to be ascertained. “It’s true that there was a boat mishap on Thursday involving quite a number of women heading to the…

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the reappointment of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation for a second four-year term. In a statement released by the State House on Friday, 29 November, 2024 Tinubu described the reappointment as a testament to Okonjo-Iweala’s exceptional leadership and the trust the international community places in her ability to foster sustainable global economic development. “The renowned development economist and global finance expert made history in 2021 as the first African and first woman to lead the 164-nation WTO,” the statement read. Her first term will expire on 31 August ,…

The Osun State Government has announced that the implementation of the newly approved minimum wage of N75,554.20 for civil servants will commence on Sunday, 1 December, 2024. The approval follows the successful conclusion of negotiations between the state government and organised labour unions. In addition to the wage increase, the government has also approved an across-the-board addition of N25,000 for all pensioners, with arrears of the minimum wage to be paid alongside November salaries for workers. Speaking at the formal signing of the agreement, Osun’s Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, on Friday,29 November, 2024 highlighted that the…

Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmad Aliyu, on Friday, 29 November presented a N526.88bn budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly. The governor described the proposed budget as the “Transformational and Infrastructural Budget,” emphasising its focus on long-term development. The budget is divided into N176.3 billion for recurrent expenditure and N349.4 billion for capital projects. The capital expenditure constitutes 66% of the total budget, highlighting the administration’s commitment to infrastructural development. Aliyu further revealed that the education sector would receive the highest allocation, with approximately 25% of the total budget earmarked for it, followed by…

Two suspected phone thieves were set ablaze by an irate mob on Friday, 29 November, 2024 in Plateau State. The incident occurred in the Kabong community of Jos North Local Government Area in the early hours of the day. Eyewitnesses reported that the suspects were attacking passersby and road users with weapons, robbing them of phones and other valuables. Angered by the incident, onlookers reportedly mustered the courage to pursue them. While some of the suspects managed to escape, two were caught and set ablaze by the mob. A resident of the Kabong community, Mathew Ignatius, confirmed the incident to…

The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, on Friday, 29 November, 2024 pardoned 14 inmates during a jail delivery exercise held at the Judiciary Complex, Kobape, Abeokuta, the state capital. The move, aimed at decongesting correctional facilities across the state, saw inmates released on health and compassionate grounds. However, the CJ declined to pardon two high-profile suspects: a 51-year-old man, Jimoh Muhammed, accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in 2018, and Suru Philip, 40, allegedly involved in the 2019 kidnapping of a traditional ruler in Efire Town, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area. Justice Dipeolu described the jail delivery…