Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

Famous American rapper, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, aka Cardi B, has vowed to quit alcohol consumption. The nursing mother promised to stop drinking alcohol after celebrating her 32nd birthday with an epic party in New York City recently. “I will never, ever drink again,” she said in a video posted on her Instagram Stories. “I will never. Pray for me. Wait, I’m still drunk.” Recall that Cardi B welcomed her third child with Offset last month despite confirming separation from the Migos star in December 2023 and filing for divorce. Her ex-husband alleged that she had sex with another man while…

A 43-year-old Realtor, Olumade Owoseni, on Friday, 18 October, 2024 appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, presided over by Magistrate, Mrs E. Kubeinje, in a N19 million alleged fraud case. Owoseni, whose address was not provided, is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, obtaining by false pretenses and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Insp John Iberedem, told the court that the defendant committed the offences in March 2020 at Gracemade Homes and Property in Ketu area of Lagos Iberedem alleged that the defendant collected the N19 million from the complainant, Mrs Ifeoluwa Bello, for seven plots of…

Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar has been suspended by the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, on Friday, 18 October, 2024 announced the suspension of popular actress Halima Abubakar over what it described as professional misconduct. According to AGN, Abubakar’s “involvement in slandering Nollywood” was uncovered after two years of secret investigation. Announcing her suspension in a statement on issued on Friday,18 October, 2024, the Guild stated that other female members on the watch-list, especially over the recent release of names of persons purported to have had dealings with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, are being investigated by the secret panel. The Guild said…

Regulations, safety and Deepfake took centre stage as global leaders converged on Dubai for the GITEX Global, holding at the Dubai World Trade Center in Dubai. Speaking on the theme: AI Urbanism: Will Algorithms Develop My City?, the panel discussants took turns to explain how rapidly the world is changing, but sounded a cautionary note of the need for the technology world, global policymakers and political leaders to look deeply into the issues of standardised regulatory frameworks and compliance policies in artificial intelligence. They said this is the best way to guarantee safety and security for the entire world in…

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has appointment the current Chairman of the Borno State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Alhaji Dauda Iliya as his Special Adviser on Media and official spokesperson. The position became vacant after the demise of Mallam Isa Gusau on February 2024. The appointment was communicated in a statement on Friday signed by the governor Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on New Media, Abdurrahman Bundi. Dauda Iliya hails from Kwaya-Kusar Local Government Area of Borno State. He holds a bachelor degree in English Linguistics from the University of Maiduguri and later obtained a master degree in…

Prominent Africans and Nigerians have confirmed their participation in the Realnews 12th Anniversary Lecture on Tuesday, November 19, at the Sheraton Hotel starting at 10 am. They include Ms. Beatrice Eyong, UN Women’s Country Representative; Karim El Aynaoui, Executive President, Policy Center for the New South, Rabat, Morocco; Mrs. Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser to the President of Nigeria on Policy & Coordination and Head, Central Delivery Coordination and Engr. Shehu Tijjani, Managing Director, Amal Technologies Ltd. Ms. Eyong, a Cameronian national, will chair the lecture that will be delivered by Ambassador Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, former Chief of Staff…

Yeye Otunba Gbemisola Oduntan has emerged as the National Coordinator of the Association of Nigeria Women Business Network (ANWBN), promising to embark on nationwide campaign for more women to become industrious. Oduntan emerged as the new leader of the association, after being elected to lead the group at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the association on Thursday, 17 October, 2024. Speaking after her election as the new national coordinator of ANWBN, Oduntan who was the immediate deputy national coordinator 1, stressed that more capacity building for women would enable them tap into E-commerce and website they are about to…

Abbey Mortgage Bank, a leading institution in the mortgage sector, has made significant strides with its groundbreaking roadshow tagged” Abbey Sales Storm” held at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The “Abbey Sales Storm” is aimed at bringing the financial and real estate opportunities to residents of the Federal Capital Territory and sharing valuable information on how it can be achieved with the Abbey Mortgage Banking investment. The exciting roadshow which kicked off on Thursday, October 17, 2024 made stops at different locations in Abuja including popular spots like UTC and Barnex with Sales reps and activation agents distributing flyers…

Managing Director of Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited (SPDC) and Chairman of Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor, shared an optimistic outlook on the future of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry during a panel session at the just concluded Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja. Speaking on the theme “Fuelling Growth: The Future of Oil and Gas,” Okunbor addressed concerns surrounding the industry, stressing it is far from declining. “With the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act and other supporting regulations, the industry is in a much better place,” he remarked. He also noted that recent presidential directives have introduced much-needed…

Acting Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, Saturday, 12 October, 2024, had a breakfast meeting with the High Commissioner of Kenya to Nigeria, Ambassador Isaac Parashina where issues of partnership were discussed. At the meeting which took place at the acting Governor’s Lodge in Asaba, he called for partnership between Kenya and Delta in the area of tourism, agriculture, the oil and gas sector, among others. He said, “there are tourism sites that this country is blessed with, the vegetation is very good, there are a lot of places that we could develop for tourism purposes, so, I am…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned in court, the former Registrar of Benue State School of Health Technology, Agasa, Mr. Awuawe Terwase Clement over an alleged N4.4 million admission racketeering. Mr. Tervase was arraigned on Tuesday, 15 October, 2024, by the ICPC before Justice Egbe Joshua Raphael of the Federal High Court 2 Makurdi for allegedly collecting and diverting the sum of Four Million, Four Hundred and Seventy-Six Thousand, Five Hundred Naira (4,466,500) paid by unsuspecting admission seekers into the institution. He was said to have collected the alleged sum after the sale of…

The Rector, Yaba College of Technology, Dr. Engr. Adedotun Abdul has advocated for a catalyst of change for driving the innovations that will lead to a more sustainable and equitable world. The Rector, who was represented by Dr. Ismail Badmus, Deputy Rector, Academics, made this call while addressing participants at the 7th International Conference and Exhibitions in the college School of Science, themed Scientific and Technological Innovations: Catalyst for Sustainable Transformations and Developments” held recently at Yusuf Grillo Auditorium.  He said that science and technology are not mere tools but driving forces that can catalyze transformative changes across various sectors…

The foreign investment drive of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT got another significant boost on Thursday, 17 October, 2024 as several investors from Sweden committed to investments and partnerships worth millions of dollars in Nigeria’s digital economy, health and other critical sectors. This followed Vice President Kashim Shettima’s @officialSKSM assurance to global investors at a business meeting with Swedish businesses in Stockholm that they can now take unfettered advantage of Nigeria’s ever-growing investment climate, which is currently providing limitless opportunities for serious investments. According to him, the Nigerian government @NigeriaGov, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has undertaken…

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who died in the unfortunate fire incident in Majiya town, in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, following the explosion of a petrol-laden tanker. The Governor also sent a note of sympathy to his colleague, Governor Umar Namadi, friends and associates of the victims, as well as the people and Government of Jigawa State. Governor Sanwo-Olu said the unfortunate incident has left yet another scar in the minds of millions of Nigerians, adding that no nation or people could afford to…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its October 2024 meeting chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, shared a total sum of N1.298 trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of September, 2024 from a gross total of N2.298 trillion. From the stated amount inclusive of Gross Statutory Revenue, Value Added Tax (VAT), Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC),(EMTL), Exchange Difference (ED and Augmentation of N150.000 billion, the Federal Government received N424.867 billion, the States received N453.724 billion, the Local Government Councils got N329.864Billion, while the Oil…

A devastating accident occurred today, Thursday, 17 October, 2024, resulting in the tragic death of a commercial motorcyclist who was fatally injured while riding against traffic on Cater Bridge, Lagos. The deceased, reportedly traveling from Ebute Ero, collided head-on with a fast-moving vehicle as it ascended Cater Bridge from Illubirin. The forceful impact of the collision led to the immediate death of the motorcyclist while vehicle driver ran away. Personnel from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) promptly arrived at the scene of the accident and swiftly alerted officers from the Central Police Station at Adeniji Adele and Shemo. …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the Anambra governorship election will hold Saturday, 8 November, 2025. INEC National Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, made this disclosure on Thursday, 17 October, 2024 while addressing representatives of political parties at the INEC headquarters in Abuja. “As you are aware, the last governorship election in Anambra State was held on 6th November 2021. By the effluxion of time, the governorship election is due next year. “Consequently, the Commission has approved that the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election will hold on Saturday, 8 November 2025. “In compliance with the mandatory requirement of…

President Bola Tinubu has joined Nigerians, the people and chiefs of Ile-Ife, and the global Yoruba community in commemorating the 50th birthday of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, the Ojaja II. The President noted that Ooni’s extraordinary leadership and maturity since ascending the throne at 41, emphasising his significant role in preserving the rich traditions of the Yoruba people in the ancient city known as The Source. President Tinubu acknowledged Oba Ogunwusi’s deep sense of duty, wisdom, and knowledge as he fulfils his responsibilities as both the traditional ruler of Ile-Ife, Osun State, and the revered…

The Queen of Igbobi-Sabe in Lagos, Olori Mosunmola Anike Adeniyi has handed over a block of toilets and borehole she facilitated to pupils and teachers of Onayade Primary School, Jibowu in the Yaba Local Council Development Area of the state. The handing over ceremony took place on Wednesday, 16 October, 2024.  The Chairman of Yaba LCDA, Honourable Omiyale Kayode Adejare cut the tape to officially put the toilets to use for pupils and teachers of the school. He commended the Igbobi-Sabe Queen for the initiative noting that it would go a long way in improving the hygiene of the pupils.…

Honourable Justice Ricardo Claúdio Monteiro Gonçalves, new President of the ECOWAS Court, and the new Vice President, Honourable Justice Sengu Mohamed Koroma on 16 October 2024, received a delegation from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) who paid a courtesy visit to the new leadership of the Court. In his welcome remark, the Honourable President Ricardo Gonçalves expressed the Court’s commitment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UNHCR, highlighting the Court’s preparedness to ensure a productive collaboration. “You can count on the full support of the Court,” the president stated. Mr Hervé Kuate, Senior Adviser, UNHCR…