Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

The Nigerian Immigration Service has transferred famous Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, to the Force Criminal Investigation Department annex in Alagbon, Lagos State. NIS had arrested Bobrisky at the Seme border while trying to escape to Benin Republic. Thegazellenews.com reports that the crossdresser was arrested on Sunday, 20 October, 2024 and transferred to FCID on Monday, 21 October, 2024 where he is currently detained. The Nigerian Immigration Service has transferred popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, to the Force Criminal Investigation Department annex in Alagbon, Lagos State. NIS had arrested Bobrisky at the Seme border while trying to escape…

Controversial American rapper 50 Cent has broken his silence on the sex trafficking and rape allegations against his embattled colleague Sean Diddy. This comes as Diddy is hit with a second batch of sexual assault lawsuits including allegation that he raped a 13-year-old girl. Recall that Diddy who is currently facing multiple sexual assault and rape charges was arrested in a Manhattan hotel by the federal agents, following a grand jury indictment. However, in an exclusive interview with People, 50 Cent said: “Look, it seems like I’m doing some extremely outrageous things, but I have not. It’s really me just saying…

The Lagos State government has disclosed that the toxicologist report conducted in the United States on the late singer Mohbad is out. The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro SAN, made the disclosure on Monday, October 21, 2024, while answering questions from journalists at a press conference held at the Ministry of Justice Conference Room in Ikeja, to commemorate his first year in office. While revealing the government’s plan to commence trial to unravel the persons behind Mohbad’s death, Pedro attributed the delay of the case to a prolonged investigation. “On Mohbad case, I agree there has…

The United Kingdom Home Office International Operations, HOIO, has said its collaboration with Nigeria on the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking is yielding positive results as evident by the streak of successes being recorded by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in recent times. Head of UK Home Office International Operations, Victoria Pullen stated this when she led her colleague, Kristoffer Hawksfield on a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) to sign a renewed Memorandum of Understanding between HOIO and NDLEA in Abuja on Monday 21st October…

Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji on Monday, 21 October, 2024, through her pet project, the Widows, Aged, and Orphans Hope (WAOH) Support Foundation, empowered over 400 widows and orphans in the state with working equipment and financial support. Dr Oyebanji, through the pet project awarded scholarship to 50 pupils from primary school to University level, presented education support cheques of N100,000 each to 50 undergraduates students as well as provide over 300 widows and orphans with working tools they would need to fend for themselves.  The equipment range from freezers, grinding machines, sewing machines, hair dryers, processing…

Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has hailed Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s statesmanship disposition to governance, urging him to continue with his leadership style. The President also promised to stand by the in order to make more greater positive impact in the lives of the people of Ekiti State.  President Tinubu gave the assurance in Ado Ekiti, on Sunday, 20 October, 2024, during a thanksgiving service commemorating Oyebanji’s second anniversary, held at the Cathedral Church, Anglican Communion, Okesa, Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State Capital. Most thrilling to the congregation was the presence of former Governors Niyi  Adebayo, Ayodele Fayose and Kayode…

In a dramatic turn of events, actress Halima Abubakar has officially filed a lawsuit against Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), following her controversial suspension for allegedly spreading fake news. The actress, known for her vibrant roles and outspoken nature, claimed the decision was a targeted attack on her character. The AGN made waves on Friday, 18 October, 2024, when it announced Halima’s indefinite suspension, citing a two-year investigation that found her guilty of leaking unfounded rumors about fellow actors and prominent figures in the entertainment industry. The Guild accused her of orchestrating…

The Security Director of Nibo community, who is also the commander of the community’s vigilante and a survivor have narrated what happened on Sunday, 20 October, 2024 in the town, that left about 12 persons dead. The security director, who simply identified himself as Wadada, said the men came into Nibo through Amawbia while the community was holding its Ọnwa Asaa festival, which signifies its new yam festival. “The men came in two vehicles, a Lexus Jeep and Sienna vehicle, both without number, they came into Nibo through Amawbia, passing through all the police checkpoints and the governor’s lodge and…

Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested a popular radio presenter Chinonso Ubah also called Nonsonkwa who was accused of engaging in what the command described as cyberstalking, character defamation and inflammatory statements. Confirming the arrest, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye informed that the presenter was arrested by the Operatives of the Command on Sunday, October 20, 2024, following a written petition from a concerned citizen regarding viral videos, where the presenter allegedly engaged in Character defamation, spreading misinformation and inflammatory statements against him. The citizen also alleged that Uba’s statement led to the burning of…

Operatives of the Yobe State Police Command have arrested a 54-year-old woman from Jakana town, Konduga LGA, Borno State, for trafficking ammunition from Buni Yadi to Damaturu. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim confirmed the arrest of the woman through a statement issued to newsmen on Monday, 21 October, 2024 in Damaturu. According to Abdulkarim, on October 20, 2024, at about 18:30 hours, ‘A’ Divisional Police Headquarters, Damaturu, received credible intelligence regarding a suspected gunrunner en route to Damaturu. “Swift action led to the interception of a Golf 3 saloon car, and a thorough search revealed 350 rounds of…

The National Examinations Council (NECO) on Monday, 21 October, 2024b warned school owners and other stakeholders to desist from enrolling candidates for its examinations by proxy. The acting Director, Information and Public Relations of NECO, Azeez Sani stated this through a statement signed and made available to newsmen in Abuja, the nation’s capital on Monday, 21 October, 2024 Sani said that the Council had observed that such fraudulent practice often resulted in identity theft and subsequent parade of fake results. In a bid to eradicate all forms of examination malpractices, he said that the Council had put in place some…

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has directed the state Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources to handover all the facilities of Nazari Livestock Development Centre in Jakusko LGA to leaders of the Fulani herdsmen. The Ministry’s Chief Information Officer, Aishatu Tijjani, stated this in a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Monday, 21 October, 2024. The governor stated that the handing over became necessary as the multi-billion naira project is ready for occupation and usage. He said his administration, in collaboration with the Federal Government, had invested billions of naira in the construction of the reserve which…

An investigative panel has disclosed that there was no evidence that famous Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye ,aka Bobrisky slept outside the prison during his six-month jail term. The Executive Director and founder of Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action, Uju Agomoh, made this disclosure while reading the phase one report of the panel at the Federal Ministry of Interior. Thegazellenews.com reports that Bobrisky was released from prison on 5 August, 2024 after she was sentenced to six months on 12 April, 2024 for naira mutilation. Uju Agomoh Popular activist, VeryDarkMan had accused Bobrisky of spending his jail term in a lodge…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated 480 Amotekun Forest Rangers, promising that his government will continue to give priority attention to the security of residents of the state. He explained that plans are underway to establish airstrips in Igbeti and Otu towns respectively, noting that the state government will also provide aircraft security gadgets to support and enhance security surveillance activities in the state. The Governor stated this on Monday at the passing-out parade of the 480 Amotekun Corps Forest Rangers, held at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Iseyin, Oyo State. Governor Makinde declared that he would approve hardship allowance…

Lagos State Governor and the Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged leaders and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State to unite and work for the party’s success in the forthcoming November 16 gubernatorial election. He appealed to all the party members, particularly all the aggrieved aspirants, to shun acrimony, close ranks, be united, and work for the victory of APC and its gubernatorial candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in the next month’s governorship election. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Sunday, 20 October, 2024, during the party’s stakeholders meeting in Akure, Ondo State’s…

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested five suspects and impounded about 20,000 litres of crude oil siphoned from already vandalized pipeline along Umielechi/izam community in Abia State. A statement on Monday, 21 October, 2024, by the National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, Afolabi Babawale said the feat was achieved by the Commandant General Special Intelligence Squad while acting on the directive of the Commandant General of the Corps,  Dr Ahmed Audi who declared zero tolerance for vandalism and crude oil theft while decorating the CG SIS Commander with his new rank recently, charging…

By Umar Egebe Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, a foremost Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and human rights lawyer, is proposing that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) ought not to be prosecuting state government officials for corruption. On Friday on Arise TV, and in a letter to the National Assembly a few days earlier, Agbakoba based his theory on the ground, among others, that the Commission was, according to him, not lawfully created. The first time I recall him making that argument was on December 19, 2022, when the EFCC began tightening…

By Dupe Olaoye-Osinkolu, Ottawa, Canada All roads lead to the Cultural Centre, Mokola Ibadan this Friday, 25 October, 2024,for the Association of Nigeria Theatre-Arts Practitioners (ANTP)’s first annual National Conference. The highly anticipated event promises to bring together the crème de la crème of the theatre-arts industry, renowned professionals, featuring lectures, goodwill messages, and interactive sessions According to the conference schedule, Dr. Rasak Oyadiran, CILG, will deliver the presidential welcome address. Other expected speakers include: Dr. Bashir Akande Lazeez of the University of Ibadan, who will lecture on “How to Be a Successful Theatre-Arts Practitioner in the 21st Century” Elder…

The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, October 21, 2024 re-arraigned the immediate past governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed alongside his Finance Commissioner, Ademola Banu on a 14-count amended charge bordering on alleged stealing and mismanagement of public funds to the tune of N5.78billion before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin. Their re-arraignment was sequel to the transfer of the former trial judge, Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin to another division. Governor Abdulfatah and Banu were first arraigned on a…

Former Liberian president and football legend, George Weah, has been named among the top 50 greatest footballers of all time by Sports Illustrate. Sports Illustrate sports ranked the former Liberian forward at spot 43 as one of the greatest to play the sports. Sports Illustrated is an American sports magazine first published in August 1954. Founded by Stuart Scheftel, it was the first magazine with a circulation of over one million to win the National Magazine Award for General Excellence twice. It is also known for its annual swimsuit issue, which has been published since 1964, and has spawned other…