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05/04/2024

Nollywood Actor, Deyemi Okanlawon has recounted how he quit acting because his wife, Damilola, “became uncomfortable”.

In a recent interview with Teju Babyface, Deyemi spoke about leaving his

Nollywood Actor, Deyemi Okanlawon has recounted how he quit acting because his wife, Damilola, “became uncomfortable”. In a recent interview with Teju Babyface, Deyemi spoke about leaving his corporate job and his 10-year acting career. According to the father of three, his wife supported him wh...

05/04/2024

Popular skit maker, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, better known as Sabinus, and his wife, Ciana Chapman, have welcomed their first child together.

The comedian announced the good news to his fans

Popular skit maker, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, better known as Sabinus, and his wife, Ciana Chapman, have welcomed their first child together. The comedian announced the good news to his fans during an Instagram live session on Wednesday night. In the video, Sabinus was seen kissing his child, who...

05/04/2024

Mohbad’s wife, Omowunmi, has issued a disclaimer over her sister, Karimot’s claims that her late husband was constantly infecting Wunmi with sexually transmitted diseases, STDs.

Karimot

Mohbad’s wife, Omowunmi, has issued a disclaimer over her sister, Karimot’s claims that her late husband was constantly infecting Wunmi with sexually transmitted diseases, STDs. Karimot claimed while slamming Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, over his call for a DNA test on his grandson, Liam. Re...

05/04/2024

Reinforcing her commitment to a delightful consumer experience, Bigi Carbonated Soft Drinks, a leading brand from Rite Foods Limited, hosted 40 lucky fans to an impressive Easter celebration. This

Reinforcing her commitment to a delightful consumer experience, Bigi Carbonated Soft Drinks, a leading brand from Rite Foods Limited, hosted 40 lucky fans to an impressive Easter celebration. This exciting Easter movie hangout took place at Silverbird Cinemas, Ikeja City Mall, Lagos, and featured a....

05/04/2024

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered a holy month for Muslims worldwide.

It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon. Because the Muslim

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered a holy month for Muslims worldwide. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon. Because the Muslim calendar year is shorter than the Gregorian calendar year, Ramadan begins 10–12 days earlier each year, all...

05/04/2024

…As NPF Orders Arrest of Culprits, Charges Well-Meaning Nigerians on Protection of Values

Nigeria Police Force, has advised the general public on the legal aspects concerning unnatural offences

…As NPF Orders Arrest of Culprits, Charges Well-Meaning Nigerians on Protection of Values Nigeria Police Force, has advised the general public on the legal aspects concerning unnatural offences and same-sex marriage within the country. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force He...

04/04/2024

Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has failed to meet the bail conditions granted him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

A spokesperson for

Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has failed to meet the bail conditions granted him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the report of his bail and failure to meet the conditions on Thursday....

04/04/2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a six-count charge against Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye better known as Bobrisky.

Bobrisky will be arraigned on Friday before Justice

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a six-count charge against Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye better known as Bobrisky. Bobrisky will be arraigned on Friday before Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Lagos. While the first four counts of the charge border on abus...

04/04/2024

The Rivers State Police Command has exhumed the body of notorious cultist, Gift Okpara popularly known as 2 Baba, the prime suspect in the murder of former Divisional Police Officer, Bako Angbashim in

The Rivers State Police Command has exhumed the body of notorious cultist, Gift Okpara popularly known as 2 Baba, the prime suspect in the murder of former Divisional Police Officer, Bako Angbashim in Odiemudie community, Ahoada East Local Government Area of the state in September last year. This ca...

04/04/2024

Aftermath of President Bola Tinubu’s signing into law of the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education)(Repeal and Re-enactment) Act, 2024, the Presidency has revealed why the former act was

Aftermath of President Bola Tinubu’s signing into law of the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education)(Repeal and Re-enactment) Act, 2024, the Presidency has revealed why the former act was repealed. According to an explainer by the President’s Special Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, the repealed Stude...

04/04/2024

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved 20 centres nationwide for the medical screening of police recruits into the Constable Cadre of the Nigeria Police Force.

This follows the completion

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved 20 centres nationwide for the medical screening of police recruits into the Constable Cadre of the Nigeria Police Force. This follows the completion of the 5th of March Computer Based Test which witnessed 171,956 applicants as conducted by the Joint A...

04/04/2024

The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof Tunji Olaopa, on Tuesday, said working with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was crucial for building a new generation of public

The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof Tunji Olaopa, on Tuesday, said working with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was crucial for building a new generation of public service managers. A statement on Tuesday noted the professor of public administration said this when the....

04/04/2024

The Borno State Police Command has arrested four persons in connection to an attempt to burn the Mafa IDP camp in Mafa Local Government Area of the state.

The arrested persons were Malum Usman, 16;

The Borno State Police Command has arrested four persons in connection to an attempt to burn the Mafa IDP camp in Mafa Local Government Area of the state. The arrested persons were Malum Usman, 16; Bulama Bukar, 14; and Rawa Usman, 11; as well as their alleged sponsor, Babagana Umar, 40. Recall that...

04/04/2024

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the money laundering suit against Binance Holdings Limited and its official till 8th of April.

The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, adjourned the matter

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the money laundering suit against Binance Holdings Limited and its official till 8th of April. The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, adjourned the matter for ruling after listening to the parties’ submissions on the service of the charge on Binance Holdi...

04/04/2024

EFCC Grills Bobrisky for Naira Abuse

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation of Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, for allegedly spraying Naira notes.

The EFCC had invited the 31-year-old following a video report of spraying and flaunting wads of new Naira notes at the premiere of a movie, Ajakaju, produced by Eniola Ajao, a Nollywood actress and producer, at Film One Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos on March 24, 2024.

The investigation also revealed that he had also committed the alleged offence at some other event centres and parties at different times.

Following the invitation by the Commission, he arrived at the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC on the morning of Wednesday, April 4, 2024, for interrogation and volunteered his statements.

He will soon be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations

04/04/2024

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the decision to lift sanctions on Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso was based on the need to maintain regional unity and security.

President

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the decision to lift sanctions on Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso was based on the need to maintain regional unity and security. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, said this at the end of the extraordinary session of the Head...

04/04/2024

The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) has unveiled the areas enjoying 20-24 hours power Supply everyday in Lagos.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), on Wednesday,

The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) has unveiled the areas enjoying 20-24 hours power Supply everyday in Lagos. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), on Wednesday, approved an increase in electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification. The Vice Chair...

04/04/2024

A near-fatal incident was averted on Wednesday after the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, and his family escaped being killed in a fire incident at his official residence in

A near-fatal incident was averted on Wednesday after the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, and his family escaped being killed in a fire incident at his official residence in Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obi...

04/04/2024

A statement signed by the NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, on Wednesday, said the operatives impounded 9,000 litres of Automotive Gas Oil from oil thieves in the state.

Afolabi said the

A statement signed by the NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, on Wednesday, said the operatives impounded 9,000 litres of Automotive Gas Oil from oil thieves in the state. Afolabi said the operations were conducted by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad in a renewed onslaught aga...

04/04/2024

The naira, on Wednesday continued its gain against the United States dollars, appreciating both at the official foreign exchange and parallel markets, to the delight of many Nigerians.

At the

The naira, on Wednesday continued its gain against the United States dollars, appreciating both at the official foreign exchange and parallel markets, to the delight of many Nigerians. At the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, the naira gained N16 or 1.26 per cent as the dollar was quoted....

04/04/2024

Popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky has been reportedly arrested by the operatives of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

According

Popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky has been reportedly arrested by the operatives of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to reports, Bobrisky was picked from his Lagos home on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 over alleged currency mu...

04/04/2024

The United States Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria is dedicated to advancing women’s rights, named Ms. Priscilla Ikos Usiobaifo, the Executive Director of Braveheart Initiative for Youth and Women

The United States Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria is dedicated to advancing women’s rights, named Ms. Priscilla Ikos Usiobaifo, the Executive Director of Braveheart Initiative for Youth and Women (BHI), as its 2024 Woman of Courage. The March 27 award ceremony in Abuja recognized Ms. Usiobaifo’s t...

04/04/2024

Lilongwe, Malawi, – Ford Africa held its annual Beginning of the Year Conference (BOY), hosted in South Africa, early March. The event is designed to strengthen the company's governance strategies

Lilongwe, Malawi, – Ford Africa held its annual Beginning of the Year Conference (BOY), hosted in South Africa, early March. The event is designed to strengthen the company's governance strategies and acknowledge excellence within the distributor network. Through targeted discussions and strategic...

04/04/2024

Historically, Africa has been underrepresented in global research and development endeavours, with limited resources allocated to research initiatives compared to other regions. However, there is

Historically, Africa has been underrepresented in global research and development endeavours, with limited resources allocated to research initiatives compared to other regions. However, there is growing recognition of the immense potential for innovation and scientific advancement within Africa's d...

04/04/2024

Rwandan director and filmmaker Samuel Ishimwe goes in search of the origins of the "racial hatred" between the Tutsi and Hutu communities: "We speak the same language, share the same culture, the same

Rwandan director and filmmaker Samuel Ishimwe goes in search of the origins of the "racial hatred" between the Tutsi and Hutu communities: "We speak the same language, share the same culture, the same country - what drove us apart?" In April 1994, approximately one million people were murdered in Rw...

04/04/2024

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned motorists to maintain speed limits while driving on the long stretch of the newly renovated Third Mainland Bridge linking Mainland and

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned motorists to maintain speed limits while driving on the long stretch of the newly renovated Third Mainland Bridge linking Mainland and other parts of the State. The General Manager of the Agency, Mr. Olalekan Bakare Oki gave this warni...

04/04/2024

Justices A. Muazu and M.A Sambo of the Bauch State High Court sitting in Bauch have convicted and sentenced seventeen (17) internet fraudsters to different jail terms.

The convicts were jailed

Justices A. Muazu and M.A Sambo of the Bauch State High Court sitting in Bauch have convicted and sentenced seventeen (17) internet fraudsters to different jail terms. The convicts were jailed after pleading guilty to one-count separate charges upon their arraignment by the Gombe Zonal Command of th...

03/04/2024

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Monday night defeated the Djurtus of Equatorial Guinea by 1-0 courtesy of an own goal by defender, Opa Sangate.

The only goal of the encounter came in the 36th minute

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Monday night defeated the Djurtus of Equatorial Guinea by 1-0 courtesy of an own goal by defender, Opa Sangate. The only goal of the encounter came in the 36th minute of the thrilling encounter when Djurtus defender, Sanagate cleared a cross from Ola Aina wrongly and i...

03/04/2024

Popular Nigerian afrobeat star, Kizz Daniel has been honored with a plaque from BBC 1Xtra for his track “Twe Twe”, which has claimed the top spot on the official UK Afrobeat chart.

Once more,

Popular Nigerian afrobeat star, Kizz Daniel has been honored with a plaque from BBC 1Xtra for his track “Twe Twe”, which has claimed the top spot on the official UK Afrobeat chart. Once more, Kizz Daniel’s exceptional skill in the music realm shines through, cementing his position as a celebra...