Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

After escaping an alleged assassination attempt, famous Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi has jetted out of Nigeria The actor made this known after his absence at the late singer Mohbad’s Coroner court and failure to lead a planned protest to the Lagos State Assembly on Monday, 30 September, 2024. Recall that Fabiyi had scheduled a protest for Monday, 30 September, 2024, coinciding with the resumption of the coroner investigating Mohbad’s death. However, revealing reasons for his absence, the actor said that his life was under threat, as he just escaped assassination attempt two days ago. In a now controversial video on his Instagram…

Popular American singer, Ariana Grande, has ruled out the possibility of doing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), surgery. According to the singer, she won’t undergo surgery to enhance her behind because it won’t work for her. Speaking in a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Grande explained that she is comfortable with her current physique “No, that wouldn’t work for me. I don’t think that’s my thing. And I’m ok with that, you know?” She, however, said she fully supports those opting for plastic surgery. “Whatever makes women, men, non-gender conforming people feel beautiful should be allowed. Why do we care?”

Famous Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, known professionally as Asake, is trending on the social media for the wrong reason, smashing a fan’s iPhone 16 Pro Max in Germany. Asake, who recently performed at a concert in Germany, violently snatched the fan’s phone and smashed it on the floor, causing significant damage. Sharing the video of the incident in a social media post, a fan named Adeoti showed the moment he tried to get a picture with Asake before he angrily broke his phone. Captioning the video, he wrote, “@asakemusic You broke my iPhone 16 pro Max. It’s not because they pissed off…

Grammy-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, famously addressed as Burna Boy, has made history as he is named the biggest Nigerian artiste of all time on Apple Music. The streaming giant recently unveiled the top 10 most streamed Nigerian artists and songs in the history of the platform to celebrate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. Burna Boy topped the list, followed by Wizkid, Davido, Rema and Asake. Tems, Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, BNXN and Olamide complete the top 10. Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ remix with Selena Gomez emerged as the most streamed Nigerian song of all time on Apple Music, followed by ‘Last…

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, is set to officially launch the 4th season of its reward initiative, the Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo, with an Independence Day special live draw targeted at rewarding 64 Nigerians with cash prizes in commemoration of Nigeria at 64 on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Tagged the biggest 5 for 5 Promo season yet, the Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo Season 4 is set to disburse N135,000,000 to Wema Bank customers across Nigeria. The special Independence live draw which marks the season’s kick-off will…

Gunmen have reportedly killed a 45-year-old Internally Displaced Person (IDP) at his farm along Tse Ukume road in Mbachohon Council Ward of Gwer West Local Government Area in Benue State. The deceased, Tali Tyosoo, a native of Tse Gerbe in the same Mbachohon council ward was said to have been displaced from his village before taking shelter at the Agagbe IDPs camp in Gwer West LGA with his family. A former Agagbe IDP camp manager, Ibaah Jacob, told an Abuja based national news medium that the deceased was attacked by the gunmen believed to be armed infiltrators on Sunday about…

The Association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHOUN), has threatened to take legal action against the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) if it fails to refund over N17bn due to its members. Speaking during a press conference on Monday, 30 September, 2024, the President of AHOUN, Abdullateef Ekundayo Yusuf, said NAHCON has over the years kept mum on funds of its members. According to Yusuf, the money includes refunds for caution deposits, unused visas, excess payments, and Umrah deposits, among others, that the commission is holding on to without communication on whether it will ever pay it…

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have killed a suspected secessionist operating in the Aguata area of the state. The Anambra State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain suspect. According to him, operatives of the police command engaged a gang operating in a black Prado Jeep along the Igbo Ukwu/Ezinifite/Uga road. While one of the suspects was killed, the others managed to escape. In a press release made available to newsmen on the afternoon of Monday, 30 September, 2024, Ikenga said the incident occurred at midday of…

Fire gutted a courtroom in the Kwara State High Court Complex, Ilorin the state capital on the night of Sunday, 29 September, 2024. The fire incident was said to have occurred some minutes after 8.00 PM on Sunday, 29 September, 2024 and completely destroyed one courtroom before it was curtailed by the state Fire Service. According to the State Fire Service, the fire incident was sparked by a power surge which occurred in the government area where the High Court complex was located. Rubbles of the items destroyed by the fire included two Air Conditioner, a Plasma Television, a Fan,…

Following his brutal defeat by Daniel Dubois last week, Nigerian born British boxer, Anthony Joshua has been handed a 28-day ban from boxing. The British fighter was knocked out in the fifth round in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley by Dubois. This win saw the 27-year-old retain his IBF heavyweight title. During the course of the bout, Dubois knocked Joshua down four times. As per protocol, Joshua is now banned from stepping into the ring for 28 days, with the British Boxing Board of Control enforcing the rule. The Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports have stipulated that…

Flamingoes head coach, Bankole Olowookere has unveiled 21 players for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Captain Taiwo Afolabi as well as reliable forwards, Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong are some of the players named in the squad. Chidi scored 13 goals for the West Africans during the qualifiers. The Flamingos are drawn in Group A alongside host nation Dominican Republic, Ecuador and New Zealand. The delegation of Flamingos will depart the shores of Nigeria aboard a Turkish Airlines flight on Tuesday, 1October, 2024 for a two-week training tour in Santo Domingo, capital city of the Dominican Republic, ahead of the commencement…

American Singer, Selena Gomez has denied rumours making the round that she has broken up with her boyfriend, producer Benny Blanco.Rumours had surfaced on social media that the singer and producer’s relationship ended. The rumours came after a supposed friend of Selena shared a post on social media while at Sabrina Carpenter’s MSG concert, suggesting that she is married while all her friends are “single.” Following the speculations, Selena Gomez posted her ‘Juno’ dance video from Sabrina Carpenter’s concert at Madison Square Garden on Instagram. She tagged her boyfriend, Benny Blanco, silencing the rumour mongers. Blanco also seemingly debunked the…

Embattled famous American rapper and music executive, Sean Combs, aka Diddy, has been reportedly removed from suicide watch. Recall that Diddy was reportedly placed on suicide watch in prison after he was arrested on 16 September, 2024 by Homeland Security on suspicion of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and interstate transportation for prostitution. In an article published on 29 September, 2024 People reported that a law enforcement source exclusively told the news outlet that the rapper was no longer on suicide watch. Another source also revealed that Diddy has visited with family while at the detention facility, where he is currently…

A man who climbed a 33KV high tension electricity pole to demand the resignation of President Bola Tinubu has been arrested by the Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command. The incident occurred in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The man had remained up the pole, insisting Tinubu must resign before he would come down. It was gathered that the incident happened between the morning of Friday, 27 September, 2024 and evening of Saturday, 28 September, 2024. The Adamawa State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguruje, said the man, whose name was not revealed, was rescued on the night…

Outgoing Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has left the country. He was reported to have handed over the running of the state to a former Commissioner, an laction which is in clear violation of the Court order reinstating his Deputy, Rt Hon Phillip Shaibu. Before Obaseki left Benin city allegedly by road to Lagos in the late hours of Thursday, 27 September, 2024, he allegedly handed over the reins of power to his close ally and ex-Commissioner for Finance, Joseph Eboigbe, who doubles as the Secretary to the Edo State Government and Chairman, Transition Committee. Exactly at 8.56…

The traditional rites for the installation of a new Lapo Ekun of Ijebu Ode has began, with the elect, Tunde Odulaja, going into seclusion for seven days, which will culminate into a proper coronation on Saturday ,12 October, 2024. The seclusion, which kickstarts on Tuesday, 1 October, 2024 is traditionally referred to as ilete, signaling the commencement of the enthronement process for traditional rulers and high ranking members of the Awujale council.  As the Lapo Ekun elect, Odulaja is compelled by tradition and historical antecedents, to observe the ritual rites and go through the rigours of an initiation before the…

The Senior Special Assistant to Adamawa State Governor on Peace and Security, Ahmed Lawan has enjoined the residents especially the youths to snub the October 1 national protest called by “few faceless and unpatriotic Nigerians.” Describing Adamawa as ever peaceful, Lawan said it is suicidal for any claimed patriot to consider protest of the kind under any guise, “now that the country is undergoing unprecedented restructuring.” According to a press statement signed by the Governor’s aide, Adamawa would not join the protest because the state never benefited anything meaningful from the ones held in the past. He said there are…

Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Monday, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirming his administration’s commitment to upholding the judiciary’s independence and sanctity. Justice Kekere-Ekun, the second female CJN in Nigeria’s history, was sworn in following her confirmation by the Senate. The ceremony occurred at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. Four former chief justices of the Federation, including the first female Justice, Aloma Mukhtar, the President of the Court of Appeal, and other heads of the judiciary divisions, witnessed it. President Tinubu underscored the pivotal…

The Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC), says it has registered 3.2 million youths in its Holistic Opportunities Programmes for Engagement, Project HOPE, since the first phase of the programme was launched on July 4, 2023. This was announced by the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, during the launching of the second phase at the Rivers State Information, Communication and Technology, ICT, Centre in Port Harcourt. Ogbuku said that Project HOPE, was conceived out of the necessity to address the pressing challenges facing the youths, especially in the area of employment and the lack of opportunities for meaningful engagement. He noted…

Rev Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi popularly known as Iya Adura on Sunday, 29 September, 2024 attended the Premiere of the movie, ‘Okikiola The Fisherman’ written by famous Nigerian journalist, Adeola Agoro, pledging her continued support for hardworking Nigerians like the writer of the film to achieve their dreams in life. Speaking with newsmen at her Love of Christ Generation Church Hall, Oniru in Victoria Island, Lagos, venue of the premiere, Ajayi said that Nigeria still has enormous potentials to rewrite her story positively and take strategic role among the comity of nations. She however said that building a great nation…