Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

The mother of controversial singer, Speed Darlington, known as Queen, has alleged that Burna Boy and his team are responsible for her son’s disappearance. In a video message, Queen narrated how her son’s gateman informed her that Speed Darlington was taken away by Burna Boy and his team. Queen emotionally begged Burna Boy to release her son, even kneeling down in the video to show her desperation. This plea comes after Speed Darlington was declared missing. “Nigerians please come and help me, my son Speed Darlington has been missing for over 4 days now, after he made a video about…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has again assured Nigerians not to panic as it has put in place policies to ensure that all monies deposited in financial institutions across the country are secured. The apex bank’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Hakama Ali, stated this in a statement issued on Tuesday, 8 October, 2024 in Abuja. Ali reassured the public of CBN’s commitment to ensuring the stability and reliability of the Nigerian financial system. This is coming in the wake of a fresh uproar across the country on Monday, 7 October, 2024 warning customers of certain banks to immediately withdraw their…

After less than two years of their marriage, famous American rapper, Kanye West and wife, Bianca Censori are reportedly heading for divorce. Recall that the couple wedded in December 2022. According to TMZ, Kanye has been telling their inner circle that they broke up a few weeks ago. Kanye was last seen with Censori on 20 September, 2024, in Tokyo, and hasn’t been spotted out in public ever since. The reason for their split is not clear but Censori has reportedly travelled to Australia to stay with her family. Kanye got married to his first wife, Kim Kardashian in May…

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have detained a 32-year-old man, Wahaab Ibrahim, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest to News Agency Of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, 8 October, 2024 in Lagos, said that the incident happened on 3 September, 2024 in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state. According to Hundeyin, a complainant reported the case at the Elemoro Division and was transfered to the Gender Unit in Ikeja. “The complainant reported that, while she was away, her four- year old niece was sexually assaulted by the suspect.…

Richard Adamu Tallen, the only son of former minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen has died. The late Richard died at the Cedar Crest Hospital Abuja where he was earlier rushed for treatment of yet to be disclosed illness. Family sources revealed that late Richard was at the intensive care unit (ICU) of the hospital where he was placed on oxygen The death of Mr. Tallen was also confirmed through a statement posted on the social media by his alma mater, Vom Old Boys’ Association (VOBA) which read in part, “On a very sad note, we regret to announce…

In a saner clime, the court would have issued a fugitive warrant instead of a bench warrant to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for the arrest of former Governor of Kogi State Alhaji Yahaya Bello. His bench warrant should have expired the day he stepped out of Kogi for a drama at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja jumping jurisdiction to elude his arrest. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had got the powers to arrest and keep in custody the former governor but Bello is being clever by the half with his continuous appeal of his arrest even to…

By Enejo Shaibu ‘’Miraculous’’ was how many political observers termed Yahaya Bello’s ascent to the number one position in Kogi State from nowhere. It is the unique nobody to somebody tale which we see in Nollywood movies. But unlike in the movies where somebody who was nobody becomes a hero to all and lives happily ever after, Bello’s tale, after eight years in power, is anything but that. The man is not living a happy ever-after so far, with him being called to clear his name of numerous alleged corrupt acts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). I…

As Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Day, the state of the country’s manufacturing sector has come under critical appraisal. Mr. George Onafowokan, Managing Director of Coleman Wires and Cables Industries Limited, voiced his concerns during a recent assessment of the sector, calling attention to policy inconsistencies and the rising cost of doing business. In his analysis, Onafowokan commended the initiatives led by the Chairman, Presidential Fiscal policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, but expressed skepticism about how effectively they translate into tangible benefits for manufacturers. “The reality of doing business in Nigeria is tough. We have fantastic initiatives,…

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested a 37-year-old woman, Fatima Abubakar in Yola South local government area of the state for allegedly torturing two toddlers under her care. The police took Fatima into custody after it was revealed that she had physically assaulted a 2-year-old girl and a young boy. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the arrest of the woman on Monday,7 October, 2024, saying that investigations uncovered that she subjected the children to abuse because they urinated and defecated inside the house. “Neighbours reported that Fatima, who is childless, had a history…

Late singer Mohbad’s childhood friend, Ibrahim Owodunni, popularly known as Primeboy, has threatened to sue the deceased’s mother, Abosede Adeyemo-Aloba, for alleged defamation. Primeboy, in a statement signed by his lawyer, Akinpelu Ogunbona, noted that Mohbad’s mother had during an interview accused him of having an altercation with her son before his death. “In the said interview, you alleged that our client always fought the late Mohbad and consistently complained about his neglect by the deceased since the singer rose to stardom. “You also alleged that our client was advised to run away after Mohbad’s death so as not to be…

A student at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Ololade Ayelabola, has completed a new Guinness World Record, GWR, for the longest distance walked by a model. The model, who completed a 130.62km catwalk, started a 120km attempt on 1 October, 2024, at the indoor sports centre of UNILAG. After hitting the 120km mark, she completed an additional 10km of walking, making 2,058 laps within the sports centre. Speaking in an Instagram post on Monday, 7 October, 2024, Ayelabola said the official attempt was to showcase the country’s creativity and fashion industry to the world. “I’m not walking for myself alone.…

Famous Nigerian controversial cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has claimed he paid N5 million upfront to an unnamed Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), to secure a Federal Government pardon for money laundering charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The audio was leaked on Monday, 7 October, 2024 by social media influencer, Martins Otse aka VeryDarkMan, VDM. According to VDM, the call recording was made on Thursday, 16 May, 2024. In the audio, Bobrisky claimed the SAN asked for N10 million, but he was unable to raise the full amount as his…

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a commercial sex worker, Joy Kelvin, for allegedly stabbing a client, simply identified as Okafor, 48, to death. The Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed this on Monday, 7 October, 2024 in Lagos, said that the incident happened on Monday, 7 October, 2024 at 5:32 am at Jakande Housing Estate, in the Lekki area of the state. According to him, the murder case was reported at the Ilasan Division by a friend of the deceased. “A complainant reported that he got a call from one of…

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) announced on Monday that it had eliminated middlemen from the oil and gas industry value chain and contributed to shortening the oil industry contracting cycle to six months, courtesy of the three Presidential Directives on Local Content operations issued by President Bola Tinubu in March 2024. The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe stated this in Lagos while speaking at a breakfast meeting with some media executives. He confirmed that NCDMB had complied fully with the Presidential Directive on Local Content Compliance Requirements, 2024 (EO 41), which sought to ensure…

The Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Education Support Program has awarded millions of Naira to students in primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions across the state. The programme is an initiative of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and his family, established in memory of their son Gbemiga, who passed away on October 7, 2017. During the second edition of the program, held at Christ Apostolic Grammar School in Iperu-Remo, ₦39,750,000 was awarded to 159 beneficiaries from nine tertiary institutions in the state. Additionally, the foundation provided ₦14,700,000 to 294 primary school pupils and ₦36,600,000 to 366 secondary school students across the…

President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law. In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state. He urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions. President Tinubu directed the police to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately. While instructing law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, he emphasised the…

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said that focusing on Early Child Education is a potent means to shape the life of the child and ensure a formidable future not only for the individual but the nation as a whole. She pointed out that these are the formative years that shape outcomes of life. The First Lady was speaking at a high-level forum of women leaders with the central theme, “Investing in Early Childhood to Build Human Capital Throughout Life” held in Senator Oluremi Tinubu who joined voices with other First Ladies present said the role of women…

From Chuks Collins, Awka Four alleged notorious cultists have been gunned downed in a rival cult war by rival cult group in Umuka Nawfia community in Njikoka Local Government Council area of Anambra State. The rival cult clash which according to eye witness broke out Sunday, 6 October, 2024, which claimed the lives of four cultists. Eyewitnesses and some villagers said that the victims were known for their nefarious activities and are always in rivalry with one or more cult groups in the area. The Anambra State Police command spokesperson, SP Ikenga Tockuwu who confirmed said operations were ongoing in…

From Chuks Collins, Awka The officers of the Anambra State Police Command have foiled an attempt by a gang of criminals to abduct a foreign national. The kidnap attempt according to a statement by the spokesman of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, occurred at Ogbunka community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. SP Ikenga disclosed that the victim was rescued after police operatives engaged the hoodlums in a gun battle that lasted several minutes. The spokesman revealed that two officers sustained bullet wounds during the incident, and are now receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital. The statement…

Senator Dino Melaye is presently in a joyful mood as he has been acquitted in the twelfth and final case against him by the Federal Government. This development, according to the controversial Kogi State born politician, calls for celebrsation as the six year legal battle finally comes to an end in his favour. According to him, Justice Sylvanus Oriji delivered the verdict at the FCT High Court in Maitama, clearing Melaye of two charges of providing false information concerning an alleged assassination attempt on his life in 2017. This legal saga began in February 2018 when Melaye faced accusations of falsely implicating…