Former Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, has once again called out the Dangote Group over what she describes as negligence in handling her sister’s medical condition. According to her, her younger sister, Ruth Otabor, who was crushed by a Dangote trailer in Auchi just six days after her graduation, has been battling for her life after losing one of her legs and suffering severe internal injuries. Phyna said: “Dangote Group is gambling with my sister’s life. Her bladder, lungs, and reproductive organs are badly damaged. We agreed that she should be taken to Lagoon Hospital in Lagos to stabilize her…
Author: Adetutu Audu
Fresh from unveiling plans to list his MSM Group in the United States, billionaire tycoon, Muazam Mairawani has announced a $600 million cement plant in Kebbi State. The project is set to challenge market leaders Dangote Cement and BUA Cement, owned by billionaires Aliko Dangote and Abdul Samad Rabiu. The plant, designed with a 12-million-ton capacity, will be built in clusters and aims to boost local production, create jobs, and strengthen Nigeria’s industrial base. This bold move comes alongside MSM’s $225 million IPO plans on Nasdaq and rapid oil sector growth, underscoring Mairawani’s ambition to position MSM as a global…
The Olokine of Ojowo, Ijebu Igbo, Oba Abulrasheed Abayomi Banjo, has narrated how six kingmakers who opposed his ascension to the throne died one after another, insisting that God fought on his behalf during the struggle for his enthronement. A video circulating on social media captured the monarch, who is also an Assistant Pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) recounting his testimony and the resistance he faced after being declared qualified for the stool. He explained that opposition began after it was discovered he was a pastor, leading some kingmakers to wage war against his emergence as…
Veteran gospel singer and broadcaster Yinka Ayefele has expressed deep concern over the recurring tragedies in his life that seem to happen particularly in August. Speaking during an appreciation note to his supporters on his radio station after a recent fire incident that gutted Fresh FM 105.9 and Blast FM 98.3 radio stations in Ibadan, Ayefele questioned why most of his heartbreaking experiences were tied to the same month. The singer recalled losing his immediate younger brother, Oluwole Ayefele, who was then the leader of the anti-robbery squad in Ore, in a fatal accident on August 2. He also recounted…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating Abdullahi Basir Haske, an in-law of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for allegedly facilitating the illicit movement of millions of dollars for past and present Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) officials. On Saturday, 23 August, 2025, fresh details emerged confirming that Haske, who was granted administrative bail on July 24, 2025, after claiming a medical emergency, is suspected to have fled Nigeria. He has reportedly gone incommunicado, violating his bail conditions, prompting the EFCC to declare him wanted. EFCC investigations revealed that Haske has secured lucrative aviation-related contracts through NNPC EnServ…
A 27-year-old woman, Aisha Maikudi Ibrahim, died on Saturday, 23 August, 2025, after her car reportedly somersaulted and fell into the Lagos Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge. Family sources told Premier Media that Ms Ibrahim, who lived in Gbagada, was returning from an event in Ikoyi where she worked as a vendor when the crash occurred. She called her mother around 1 a.m. to say she would be home in 20 minutes,” her aunt, Hadiza Oyewumi, said in a telephone interview on Sunday, 24 August, 2025. “By 2 a.m., her phone was unreachable. By 4 a.m., her mother became…
The Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Halilu, has said that Nigeria has witnessed unprecedented progress in technology transfer under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with over 1,000 applications from global companies received in just one year. Halilu made this known during President Tinubu’s interactive session with Nigerians in Japan, held on the sidelines of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) last week. According to him, the accelerated Technology Transfer Programme approved by the President has already attracted $2 billion in commitments, while also simplifying the application process through a…
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has officially become a grandmother following the arrival of her daughter Priscilla’s baby boy. The newborn, named Baby Rakeem, is already making waves on social media, amassing an impressive 22.2K followers within days of his birth. Fans, friends, and colleagues have flooded Iyabo Ojo and Priscilla’s pages with congratulatory messages, celebrating the newest addition to the Ojo family. After their carnival -like few months ago, Priscilla, daughter of Nollywood diva,Iyabo Ojo and her Tanzanian singer husband, Juma threw a colourful gender reveal party packed with loved ones and celebrity friends on Friday, 22 August, 2025. When…
Across the world, countries that have hosted Formula 1 did not do it merely for sport. They did it for transformation. The Grand Prix has become a powerful strategic tool for governments to accelerate infrastructure development, attract foreign direct investment, boost tourism, and reshape national identity. Nations that looked beyond the race and saw the broader potential are now enjoying long term gains. Nigeria now stands at the threshold of that same opportunity. Singapore is a prime example. Before hosting its first Formula 1 night race in 2008, many doubted its feasibility. But Singapore invested in infrastructure, tourism, lighting, and…
Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has shared her thoughts on how the industry has changed over the years. In a recent interview, the actress said the Nollywood of today is more focused on appearance than passion, unlike when she and her colleagues started out. According to her, back then actors were driven purely by hunger and passion, not money or glamour. She recalled how they would work long hours, even overnight, without caring about food or pay, just to bring stories to life. Akintola mentioned that legends like Joke Silva and Shola Sobowale were also passionate about their craft, prioritising…