In the last three weeks, an intensely corrupt, irredeemably illiterate, morally crippled political scavenger, who goes by the assumed name Abisoye Osodi, has been launching acerbic attacks on the person, office, image, and personality of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, on social media. Accusing the Governor of every crime under the sun, this character habitually throws up stupendous figures and makes bizarre claims, toying with the emotions of Nigerians and criminalizing the existence of the Ogun State Government with the intent to cause disharmony, create tension, chaos, and derail the climate of peace and tranquility that has…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) reaffirmed its dedication to promoting unity and social change in Nigeria through GOOD CAUSES. The organization’s latest partnership with 2et Media Network Ltd to premiere the movie “When Wolves Cry” is a testament to this commitment. The movie, which tackles the pressing issue of fake news, aligns with NLTF’s mission to address social challenges through art and culture. By supporting this project, the NLTF aims to promote media literacy, critical thinking, and fact-based storytelling. NLTF Executive Secretary, Tosin Adeyanju commended the movie and its producers during the premiere at the United Nations’ House in…
The Toronto Police Service have arrested Amaka Sonnberger, the 46-year-old Nigerian woman who in a viral audio tape threatened to poison and kill Yoruba and Edo indigenes residing in Canada. In a statement released today, Monday, 2 September, 2024, the Toronto police said it arrested Amaka on Sunday, 1 September, 2024 after receiving reports that she posted online content on Sunday, 25 August, 2024 threatening death to specific members of the Nigerian community. The police statement added that she has been charged with Uttering Threats She is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice, 2201 Finch Avenue West…
A viral video claiming to show bandits massacring over 150 kidnapped victims in Sokoto State has been debunked as false. The video, which circulated on WhatsApp, purportedly showed gunmen killing abducted victims in deep trenches. The video, capturing gunfire and scenes of chaos with dead bodies in trenches, claimed that bandits executed the victims after the government refused to pay a ransom of 200 billion Naira and provide 250 motorbikes. However, a fact-checking investigation by PRNigeria revealed that the footage actually originated from Burkina Faso, where a jihadist group linked to Al Qaeda killed over 400 civilians. The fact-check platform…
The Federal Government should create a “special ministry” or agency to care for the needs of widows in Nigeria, a retired Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Grace Eisape, advised on Saturday, 31 August, 2024. She also told state governments to pay stipends to widows, while efforts should be made to give women access to lawyers that can advocate for them against unreasonable cultural practices. One of the practices include forcing women to drink the water used to clean the corpses of their husbands to prove their innocence in their deaths. Eisape, Visioner of Feeding All Nations Through…
Celebrated artist and activist Angélique Kidjo has released her latest single and music video, “JOY,” featuring Afrobeats sensation Davido. The collaboration between the multi-Grammy Award winner and 2023 Polar Music Prize recipient and Davido, who recently made history by selling out Madison Square Garden, marks their second musical partnership this year. “JOY” is a powerful anthem that radiates positivity and underscores the importance of resilience, with lyrics delivered in both Yoruba and English. The track is the latest chapter in Kidjo’s illustrious career, which has spanned more than four decades. “Working with Davido is always a delight. His energy and…
She died after a brief illness. Her family announced her passing in a post shared on social media on Thursday, 29 August, 2024. Her photos were shared with the caption ‘’A daughter and sister. Make her soul rest in peace, Amen’’ Late Francisca was the first runner-up on the inaugural Big Brother Nigeria reality television show in 2006. Remembered for her fierce dance steps, the late Francisca was in the house with the likes of Katung Aduwak who won the show, Ebuka Obi Uchendu, Gideon Okeke, Maureen Osuji, Ify Ejikeme, late Joseph Ada and others. After the show, the late…
Contrary to reports that terrorists loyal to notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji captured a military Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) in Zamfara State, fresh facts have emerged revealing a more nuanced situation. Credible local security sources in the North-Western state have informed PRNigeria that the terrorists did not forcefully seize the military vehicle. Instead, the sources explained that the APC became stuck in a marshy area while troops responded to a distress call after a failed high-level reconciliatory meeting between bandits and locals in Zurmi. The troops were forced to abandon the vehicle temporarily and return to their base for reinforcement and a…
In an effort to tackle the escalating number of out-of-school children, the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), in partnership with the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has just concluded the second phase of the skill acquisition training for parents and guardians of out of school children enrolled into public primary schools in the State. The programme aims to empower families, enhance their livelihoods, and promote consistent school attendance. In the second phase of the three weeks skill acquisition programme under Project Zero, 200 parents and guardians were successfully trained. At the graduation ceremony held on…
A gospel counselor, Mrs Patience Berepele, has emerged winner of the first edition of ‘Hansik'(Korean food) competition held in Abuja, carting home the N1 million cash prize. The contest titled “Hansik (Korean food) based on Korean Traditional Jang (Fermented Sauces) Culture, featured Korean foods such as Tteokbokki’, Ranyeon, Yukgaejang, Galbitane, Yakgwa, and Rice cracker and had it grand finale in Abuja at the weekend It was organised by the Korea cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN) and had nine finalists with Berepele, emerging as winner. Victor Mac-Adonai came second, winning N700,000 cash and Yahya Bindir who came third, took home a…