In a dramatic turn of events on Monday, January 13, the Lagos State House of Assembly impeached its Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, citing multiple statutory and financial infractions. Obasa was promptly replaced by his deputy, Lasbat Meranda, marking her as the first female Speaker in the Assembly’s history. Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 1 and served…
Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifer has out-run Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King in the Nigerian box office. It’s a rare sight for Hollywood blockbusters, especially those from Disney, to struggle at the box office, let alone in multiple markets. However, in Nigeria, the story is different—Funke Akindele, one of Nollywood’s most prolific producers, has proven…
An Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun, on Monday, sentenced one Waheed Salako, 46, to three months imprisonment for obtaining ₦200,000 under false pretences. The convict, a POS operator, whose address was not provided, had earlier pleaded not guilty to the two counts of obtaining money under false pretences and stealing. Delivering her judgment, the Magistrate,…
Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James has once again come under fire on social media after an innocent post with her husband turned the heads of some Nigerians online. On January 12, 2024, Veekee James posted a video to Instagram showing an adorable moment between her and her husband Femi exchanging kisses over the phone on…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says a comprehensive investigation is in progress to ascertain the veracity of reports of loss of civilian lives in the course of recent airstrikes in Zamfara. The Director of Public Relations and Information of NAF, AVM Olusola Akinboyewa, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Akinboyewa said…
Davido shared that the music producer gifted him the money as an expression of gratitude after securing his publishing rights. In a p; post shared on his Instagram story, Davido revealed that the producer visited him to thank him for ensuring he get his publishing rights which helped secured his dues from the royalties of…
The Lagos State Government has warned all unapproved and unregistered private schools across the state to register immediately with its Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), or face sanction. This is contained in a statement by Mr Remi Abdul, the Coordinating Director, Office of OEQA, on Monday in Lagos. According to the statement, the state…
The Federal Government has approved four airlines as official air carriers to transport intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Executive Chairman, of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Usman, made this known in a statement by the commission’s Assistant Director, Information and Publication, Mrs…
After sparking social media reactions with the teaser of a new song titled ‘Why Love’, Asake is back with a new teaser. Asake’s earlier video generated conversations as Asake now visibly has more tattoos on his face, and he looks to have lost some weight while pushing his eccentric fashion to new heights with a…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged troops to intensify their efforts in combating criminal activities across the nation, stressing the importance of pursuing and neutralising threats wherever they may hide. He made the call during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Social and Award Evening for Soldiers, Ratings, and Airmen in…
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