American magazine, Time, has named President-elect, Bola Tinubu, among the 100 most influential persons across the world in 2023. Speaking on how Tinubu merited the list, the magazine stated, “Winning an election in Africa’s most populous country is no easy feat. But Nigeria’s newly elected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has had nearly two decades to prepare. “Called Jagaban, or “leader ... Read More »
The comment section of alleged transgender woman, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju aka Bobrisky is buzzing following a recent claim about having removed ‘his’ manhood. Bob shared a video where ‘she’ visited a spa which captured a young lady viciously scrubbing ‘his’ butt with some of their products while the Instagram celebrity promoted the brand. As the video continued to spur reactions ... Read More »
An unspecified number of students and visitors of the stated-owned Olabisi Onabanjo University(OOU) Ago -Iwoye escaped death on Tuesday when a speeding Toyota Venza car skidded off the varsity’s inner road and rammed perilously into a tree. The incident threw students going to and fro the school through the walkway into panic as they scampered to safety in different directions. ... Read More »
The FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, the makers of Peak Milk, has issued a public apology to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The apology was over a controversial advert deemed offensive to the Christian body. The apology, which was addressed to the CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, was written by Ore Famurewa, Executive Director (Corporate Affairs) on behalf of the ... Read More »
In a bid to facilitate a seamless parking experience across the metropolis, the Lagos State Government has partnered ARCA Payment Ltd. to develop a parking payment application that will enhance coordinated parking operations. Revealing this development at a partnership meeting between the Lagos State Parking Authority and ARCA Payment Ltd., the General Manager of LASPA, Mrs Adebisi Adelabu, stated that ... Read More »
Kelvin Enofe, who impersonated actor, IK Ogbonna has been arrested by the police. Enofe, a 23-year-old, was clamped down after he scammed an American woman of over $70,000. IK Ogbonna disclosed the details about his impersonator on his Instagram page, warning other fraudsters to desist the act. The film star also cautioned he would never ask money from anyone on ... Read More »
The trial of former Lagos Attorney-General (AG) Olasupo Shasore (SAN) suffered a setback yesterday at an Ikeja Special Offences Court, due to disagreement over services of documents from prosecution to defence. Shasore is facing charges of alleged $200,000 corrupt offers at a Lagos State Special Offences Court before Justice Mojisola Dada. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on October ... Read More »
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Monday granted an order of interim forfeiture of N725,345,897.77 and Plot J 37A 218 Close, 2nd Avenue, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos, allegedly diverted from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Justice Tijjani Ringim made the order sequel to a motion ex parte filed and argued by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ... Read More »
…The phone conversation has generated mixed reactions with many Nigerians. The Labour Party (LP) has confirmed the leaked phone conversation between its presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi and the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, in which Obi described the presidential election as a “religious war.” In an audio phone conversation between ... Read More »
The Lagos State government said it has not abolished all Eze Ndigbo titles in the state at present, describing the reports making the rounds as “April fool.” The clarification came following viral reports on social media on Saturday that the state government has abolished Eze Ndigbo titles in Lagos. This came on the arrest of Eze Ndigbo, Ajao Estate of ... Read More »
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