Crossdresser Bobrisky Jailed for Naira Abuse

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaCrossdresser Bobrisky Jailed for Naira Abuse

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 12, 2024

Popular Nigerian social media personality Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has been sentenced to six months in prison without the option of a fine by the Federal High Court in Lagos. He was convicted on charges of abusing the naira, Nigeria’s national currency, and defacing, mutilating, or exhibiting disrespect to the naira in videos posted on his social media platforms. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, brought the charges against Bobrisky. Justice Abimbola...

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Jandor Sympathises With Victims Of Dosunmu Market Fire

NewsNigeriaJandor Sympathises With Victims Of Dosunmu Market Fire

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 12, 2024

…Tells Lagos Govt To Give Victims Financial Support Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly called Jandor, the Lagos State, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections has expressed sympathy with the victims of the fire incident that razed the Dosunmu Market in Lagos Island. It will be recalled that the popular market was reported to have been consumed by fire earlier in the week with loss of property worth millions of naira. Government...

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Ondo Guber: There’s No Vacancy In Ondo Government House – Aiyedatiwa

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOndo Guber: There’s No Vacancy In Ondo Government House – Aiyedatiwa

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 12, 2024

…Says He Has Structures, People, Competence The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has told other All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants in the state governorship race that there is no vacancy in Ondo State Government House. He also pointed out that he has the structures, the people and the competence to emerge the flag bearer of the APC in the April 20th primary election.  The Governor who spoke on Friday after the screening exercise in Abuja stated...

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Popular Dancer Korra Obidi Attacked in London During a Live-stream

LifestyleNewsNigeriaPopular Dancer Korra Obidi Attacked in London During a Live-stream

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 12, 2024

Popular Nigerian dancer and singer Korra Obidi has been left shaken after a reported attack in London on Thursday, 11th April 2024. Obidi, known for her appearances on reality shows like “So You Think You Can Dance,” took to social media to share a disturbing video alleging she was attacked with a knife and a substance believed to be acid. The graphic video, since removed from public view, reportedly showed Obidi in distress, claiming to...

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Fire Razes 150 Rooms In A Single Community In Adamawa

NewsNigeriaFire Razes 150 Rooms In A Single Community In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 12, 2024

A fire inferno has razed down 150 rooms in 50 houses as well as domestic animals and foodstuff worth millions of naira in Wuro-Korka’e village of Fufore local government area, of Adamawa State. One of the residents of the village, Abubakar Mohammed stated that the inferno emanated from one of the households and spread quickly to other houses due to a heavy windstorm experienced in the area on the faithful day. According to him, no...

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Plateau State Police Command Arrest Two Suspected Armed Robbers

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPlateau State Police Command Arrest Two Suspected Armed Robbers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 12, 2024

Two armed robbery suspects were apprehended by the Plateau State Police Command on Thursday and recovered arms, ammunition, and a motorcycle. The Command Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Alfred Alabo disclosed this in Jos, the State Capital. “The support and cooperation of members of the public, especially Plateau residents, in providing accurate and timely information to the police on the Plateau, has continued to assist the command to get rid of criminal elements...

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Minister Apologises To Nigerians Over Comments

NewsNigeriaPoliticsMinister Apologises To Nigerians Over Comments

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 12, 2024

Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power has apologized to Nigerians over his comments about people leaving their freezer and air conditioners on when they are not home. Addressing journalists at the ministerial press briefing a week ago, Adelabu Nigerians lack the culture of power consumption management due to its affordability. “A lot of people will come back from work, they want to have dinner, or they want to see their colleagues down the road, they switch...

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Ex-Gov Bello Sends Condolences To Former Gov Idris Over Son’s Demise

NewsNigeriaEx-Gov Bello Sends Condolences To Former Gov Idris Over Son’s Demise

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 11, 2024

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has expressed shock over the demise of former House of Representatives Member, Hon. Mohammed Ibrahim Idris, who died on April 10th. The former Governor offered condolences to Kogi State former Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris and his family over the death of his son, Mohammed Idris, who served as the representative for Olomaboro, Ankpa, and Omala Federal Constituency from 2011 to 2015. A press statement by the Media Office...

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Nigerian Air Force Destroys Terrorists Zone, Structures In Zamfara

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Air Force Destroys Terrorists Zone, Structures In Zamfara

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 11, 2024

Air component of Operation Hadarin Daji of the Nigeria Air Force (NAF), has destroyed several terrorists and their structures, following a carefully conducted observation missions over the camps of terrorist kingpins, Abdullahi Nasanda in Zurmi Local Government Area (LGA) and Mallam Tukur’s camp in Gusau LGA and Maradun LGA of Zamfara State. A press statement on Thursday signed by Edward Gabkwet Air Vice Marshal, Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, stated that the Intelligence, Surveillance...

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Nollywood Mourns as Actor Junior Pope Dies in Boat Accident

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaNollywood Mourns as Actor Junior Pope Dies in Boat Accident

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 11, 20241

The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is mourning the tragic loss of actor Junior Pope, real name Pope Obumneme Odonwodo. The 36-year-old actor passed away on Wednesday, 10th April, after a boat accident while filming in Anambra State. Initial reports suggested Junior Pope may have survived the capsized vessel on the Anam River. However, the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, later confirmed his passing after efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. “It is so so sad...

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