By Abimbola Ogunnaike Famous Nigerian crossdresser and media personality, Denrele Edun, has opened that he is currently battling with stroke. Denrele disclosed that he suffered a stroke that affected half of his face. In a now viral interview with Channels TV, Denrele, while speaking about the most challenging chapter of his life, explained that he was very sick at the time because he had a stroke. Recounting his ordeal, he stated that the stroke left his left eye closed and caused a noticeable shift in his facial features, leading him to cover the affected side with his hairstyles. ”I had…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike One of the aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday, 17 February, 2024, governorship primary election of the party in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has quit the race. Ize-Iyamu said he had to sacrifice his ambition for the peace and unity of the party desperately requires at both state and national levels. He admitted that his decision to quit the race is painful, saying that he arrived after an exhaustive consultation with my family, friends, political associates, and supporters Eze-iyamu appealed the people of the state to accept his decision which, according to him, is very personal,…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike As a result of the economic hardship in the country, the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has declared a two-day nationwide mass protest for February 27 and 28. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, disclosed this on Friday, 16 February, 2024 during a press conference at the Labour House in Abuja. Ajaero explained that the decision to go on a protest was taken after the expiration of the 14-day ultimatum earlier issued to the federal government over the nationwide hardship. Last week, both the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) issued a two-week…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command, on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, arrested 26 suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested at Kurudu, Jahi, Kubwa, and Gwarimpa areas of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja following credible information on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences. Items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Tacoma, a CLS Mercedes 450 and three Lexus cars, in addition to 40 phones and seven laptops. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a banker, Soberechukwu Inya Ewa and a Point of Sales (POS), cashier, Azubuike Mamwu Obasi for allegedly selling new naira notes to customers for commercial purposes. The suspects were arrested in the early hours of Friday, February 15, 2024, at Ecobank, Rumuobiakani and Maddox Night Club, new Government Reservation Area, GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Preliminary investigation showed that Ewa, a banker, allegedly specialises in selling new naira notes of different denominations to POS cashiers for commercial purposes while Obasi was caught engaging…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has called on members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) to resist being used as accomplices by illegal miners across the country. He gave the charge in Ilorin, Kwara State on Thursday, 15 February, 2024 at a meeting with the executive members of the two transport unions at the Ilorin Zonal Command of the EFCC. Olukoyede, who spoke through the Ilorin Zonal Commander, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE1 Mchael Nzekwe noted that the meeting became necessary in order to sensitise members of the unions against fouling…
Two players with ties to Nigeria are among seven players with ties to Africa will represent the continent in Indianapolis when the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend gets underway this weekend on ESPN and Canal+ in Africa. The five others have two with ties to Democratic Republic of Congo; and one each having ties to Mali, Senegal and Central Africa Republic. The NBA All-Star Game returns to the East vs. West format and will see Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greek); ties to Nigeria) captain the East in his eighth All-Star appearance, with LeBron James leading the West in his record-breaking 20th NBA All-Star…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike A Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo has ordered the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF) to re-open investigation and prosecution of those who murdered the founder of Newswatch Magazine, Dele Giwa, in 1986. Dele Giwa was murdered on October 19, 1986 in his Lagos office through a letter bomb. Delivering judgment on Friday, 16 February, 2024 in a suit against the AGF, Justice Ekwo held the Chief Law Officer of the Federation is under obligation to prosecute and penalize killers of media practitioners in the country.…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Three days after the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, placed a N20 million bounty on the most wanted suspected kidnapper Dahiru Adamu and one Abu Ibrahim, the FCT Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the former. The two terrorists are said to be causing mayhem in the nation’s capital, kidnapping and killing unsuspecting citizens. The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the arrest of Adamu on Friday,16 February, 2024. According to Adeh, the suspect was arrested when operatives of the Command raided two kidnappers’ camps bordering Nasarawa and the FCT, via…