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Month: July 2023

Abuja vigilantes shoots orphans in Abuja, family seeks Justice

The orphans were reportedly sleeping when the vigilantes invaded their premises. The family of two orphans, Abdulmalik Abubakar and Ibrahim Abdullahi, have cried out for justice after members of a vigilance group shot them in the Bobota/Dabi Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. It would be recalled that the orphans, who…

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Blind 72-year-old man dies by suicide in Osun

The septuagenarian who was said to be partially blind shot himself dead at his residence in Edo, Osun State. Kareem Aderemi, a 72-year-old resident of Ede, Osun State, has shot himself dead at his residence in the Ede area of Osun State. Disclosing this tragic incident, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Nigeria Security…

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Veteran actor Kanayo .O. Kanayo expresses disapproval of growing BBL trend

To him, a BBL is not one of the things worth ‘sacrificing’ for. Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo. O. Kanayo, in his new post, shares some words of wisdom on the trending Brazilian butt lift (BBL) among women. In the Instagram post, the filmmaker expressed his anger and disapproval of the Brazilian butt lift. “I am…

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‘Capacity-building training will enhance Amotekun’s operations in Oyo state’ – Official

Olayanju explains that the training will deal with emerging security dynamics, contribute to sustaining the security architecture in the state. Training will enhance the job of Western Nigeria Security Network operatives in Oyo State, the corps’ State Commandant, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (rtd.), says. Olayanju, in his opening remarks at a three-day workshop for the operatives,…

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APC chairman Adamu expects Tinubu to favour party members

Adamu says party members can expect get some patronage from the new government. The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu, has expressed hope President Bola Tinubu favours members of the party in the numerous appointments his administration is yet to make. While addressing APC state chairpersons during a leadership meeting in…

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‘Tinubu will promote economic growth, trans-border security in ECOWAS’ – Ajulo

Ajulo added that appointment is a reflection of his outstanding leadership qualities, visionary disposition, dedication, and commitment to the development of Nigeria. Dr Kayode Ajulo, a legal practitioner has expressed optimism in the ability of President Bola Tinubu as ECOWAS President to promote economic growth of the region, trans border security and entrenchment of rule…

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‘I will chase Ekpa out of Finland, make him face consequences of his actions’ – CNN President warns

Erebuoye says that Ekpa instigates crisis from Finland and he will be made to face the law for his actions in Nigeria. Mr James Erebuoye, President, Concerned Nigerian Network (CNN) in Diaspora, has advised the self-acclaimed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Simon Ekpa, to desist from issuing sit-at-home order in the South-East. Erebuoye, who…

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Nigeria’s 3rd richest man Mike Adenuga has lost almost half of his wealth, here’s why

Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga experiences a significant decrease in net worth, falling to $3.6 billion from the previous $6.3 billion reported by Forbes. Factors contributing to the decline include the country’s exchange rate unification directive and the impact on his privately owned companies, such as Conoil and Globacom. Adenuga’s success stems from his ventures in the telecom…

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Gbenga Daniel’s suspension of his pension is an important precedent

The mismanagement of our economy in the past has further exacerbated the need for fiscal prudence. A few days ago, a former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, tweeted a letter that he had reportedly sent to the current governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun. In the letter, Daniel requested that the monthly…

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5 Lagosians suspected of forceful cult initiation arrested

The suspects were arrested following a distress call concerning an ongoing forceful initiation. The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested five suspected cultists during forceful initiation of a victim in the Ajegunle area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said this in a statement issued in Lagos on Monday….

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