Cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, spent Monday night at the Force Criminal Investigation Department, FCID, annexe in Alagbon, Lagos. Vanguard reported how Bobrisky was arrested by officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service while he was trying to flee the country through Seme Border at 1:30 a.m. There were also indications that he may spend Tuesday…
The United Kingdom has given reasons why Nigerian carrier Air Peace could not secure a slot to operate into London Heathrow through the window of the slot allocation system. Investigation revealed that Air Peace sent late requests for slots for the Summer 2024 season and the Winter 2024/2025 season. Besides, the airline’s requests were received…
President Bola Tinubu has tasked industry players to collaborate with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) in realising its One Million Barrels Oil Per Day (1MMBOPD) Initiative. Tinubu said this on Monday in Abuja during the inauguration of Project 1MMBOPD Initiative and commemoration of the third anniversary of the NUPRC under the Petroleum Industry…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says deficit of leadership is a major challenge confronting the world, Africa inclusive. Obasanjo made the assertion on Monday at the 11th African Biblical Leadership Initiative (ABLI) 2024 Conference, organised by the Bible Society of various countries across the world, hosted by Nigeria in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports…
Countries in Africa are becoming innovative by the day, with these innovations driving their economic growth and development. The continent is full of creativity, with several nations leading in technology, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. According to the Global Innovation Index from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Nigeria ranks 113th in the world and 12th…
Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has revealed that, despite working alongside many handsome actors throughout her career, she has never felt any romantic attraction towards them. Akintola shared her perspective during a recent appearance on the NollywoodHardCore show. “I have never been attracted to an actor. All of you are my brothers; no be my…
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal’s shock 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth was an “accident waiting to happen” as William Saliba’s red card condemned them to a first Premier League loss since April. Arteta’s title-chasing side played for an hour with 10 men after French defender Saliba was dismissed for a professional foul on Evanilson. Referee Rob Jones…
Victor Osimhen came off the bench to score an outrageous overhead kick goal that sealed a 3-0 victory for Galatasaray against Antalyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday. The game marked Osimhen’s return from injury and the continuation of a fine form since he joined the outfit from Serie A side Napoli. Hakim Ziyech’s…
Lagos State Government has alerted residents over the possible threat of flash flooding in the state following the high intensity of rainfall experienced in the state, last Thursday, which has been described as “heaviest in many months.” State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, while giving the alert at the weekend, explained…
Nigerian economists and financial experts have faulted the World Bank’s recommendation that Nigeria should push ahead with the ongoing economic reform programmes and measures for 10 or 15 years more to reap the benefits. The Senior Vice President of the World Bank Group, Mr Indermit Gill had last Tuesday in Abuja argued that the Federal…
THE NNPC Limited – Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture (NNPC-CNL JV), yesterday, said it has made a major oil discovery at the Meji NW-1 well in Petroleum Mining Lease, PML 49, offshore the Niger Delta. After a successful drilling, the NNPC-CNL said the well was spudded on September 2, 2024, and the 8,983-ft depth was…
•Say, many people on the streets are walking corpses •Can’t bear the hardship for 15 years •FG’s reforms harsh, elitist, unsustainable — Professor Uremadu •World Bank advice misguided, insulting to millions of Nigerians — ActionAid By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South, Sam Oyadongha, Jimitota Onoyume, Egufe Yafugborhi, Akpokona Omafuaire; Emem Idio; Steve Oko; Gabriel Ewepu;…
The singer, after dropping a single off the album, might indeed be following up with the project sooner than expected. Nigerian superstar Ayodeji Balogun Ibrahim, popularly known as Wizkid, is expected to release his highly anticipated new album Morayo next month. His previous studio album, More Love, Less Ego, released in 2022, didn’t quite…
Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has set the record straight on why he chose to study law, contrary to public perception. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo on the With Chude podcast, Falz explained that his decision to study law was inspired by his father, Femi Falana‘s, impactful work as a…
Nigerian musician, Portable, has publicly begged music producer, Don Jazzy, for money, following the latter’s N100 million donation to social media activist, Verydarkman’s Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). In a video, Portable aggressively begged for money from Don Jazzy, questioning Verydarkman’s motives for establishing the NGO. He claimed that Verydarkman’s organization was created to serve personal…
Nigerian singer, Skales, has shared a heartwarming testimony of Don Jazzy’s generosity, revealing that the Mavin Record Boss gave him his first significant financial boost. Skales took to social media to express gratitude to Don Jazzy, who recently donated N100 million to social media activist, Verydarkman‘s Non-Governmental Organisation. Also, the Shake Body crooner recounted how…
