By Olabode Opeseitan Seun Okinbaloye of Channels TV is a brilliant mind and a passionate broadcaster who speaks with a fervor that seems to rise from every fiber of his being. His courtesy toward guests is commendable, especially in an era where combative interviewing often masquerades as journalistic rigor. Yet brilliance and passion must be tempered by precision and fairness—especially when one occupies a national platform. Here are a few recurring claims Seun has made that warrant scrutiny: “Buhari gone with his 12 million votes.”This is misleading. Buhari’s consistent northern support base—often referred to as the “12 million bloc”—was built…
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As a reminder, Porsha and Simon were married for 15 months before wading into a year-long divorce battle, which saw the RHOA star fighting to enforce their prenup. On June 11, a judge ruled in Porsha’s favor, and they enforced the prenup. That granted her possession of the home, along with spousal support. What we didn’t know is that the day prior, Simon’s lawyer filed a lien against the Georgia home. According to Us Weekly, Simon’s divorce lawyer, Onyema Farrey, filed an attorney’s lien against the mansion on June 10, 2025. The lien accused Simon of owing $205,884.25 for services…
In a show of solidarity, the Conference of Lagos Former Executive Secretaries 2016 paid a courtesy visit on the Chairman of Mosan Okunola L.C.D.A, Hon Adunni Opeyemi Akindele at the Council Secretariat. According to the President of the Conference, Hon. Gbemi Ketiku, the performance and activities of Hon. Akindele, as a member of the Conference, was what prompted the Conference in taking the decision to stand by her and paid her the solidarity visit. Hon. Opeyemi Akindele was commended for her total loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and her full-time commitment to the activities of Conference of Lagos…
Afeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley has threatened to sue Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo for N500 million for defaming him if she refused to offer public apology to him, reports thegazellenews.com Naira Marley, represented by Olalekan Ojo (SAN) & Co, wrote a letter to Iyabo, accusing her of publishing false and malicious content about the singer on her Instagram account. The letter stated that in an Instagram post published in September 2023, Iyabo accused Naira Marley of dealing with late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, spiritually and physically. The counsel to the singer also claimed that the…
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling N189 billion. The withdrawals are said to contravene the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022. Tambuwal reportedly arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, 11 August, 2025, where he is being interrogated by investigators. A senior EFCC source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the former Governor is facing questions over suspicious transactions during his tenure, involving alleged unauthorised withdrawals of public funds. “The withdrawals are in clear violation…
The management of Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library has slammed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the invasion of its premises around 2 am on Sunday by the operatives of the anti-graft agency. While the stringent operation was going on, a lot of people at a pool party inside Obasnjo Library sustained injuries as they scampered for safety. The EFCC operatives were said to have engaged in sporadic shooting while on the premises. While condemning the EFCC sting operation, the management of OOPL in a statement on Sunday, 10 August, 2025, made available to journalists by its Managing Director,…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have reportedly stormed the Green Legacy Hotel, located within the premises of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State, and arrested some youths suspected to be internet fraudsters. It was gathered that EFCC operatives carried out the raid in the early hours of Sunday during a pool party at the premises of the library. This came barely five days after the operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the commission arrested a suspected internet fraudster with two locally-made pistols in a raid at K-Hotel in Itori, Ewekoro area of the state.…
Excitement is mounting as the 2025 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) gears up in full swing, with members of the International Jury of AFRIMA now arriving in Lagos, Nigeria, for an intense, week-long adjudication session to screen thousands of music entries submitted from across the continent and the diaspora. This important stage, scheduled to hold from Friday, August 8 to Saturday, August 16, will see the AFRIMA Jury go through thousands of songs, albums, and music videos submitted from across the continent and the diaspora by African artistes, songwriters, music producers, video directors, DJs, dancers, recording companies and labels, choreographers,…
The Ondo State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) on Saturday, 9!August, 2025, held its maiden meeting, hosted by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. The GAC is made up of selected leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, with the objective of offering counsel and support to the Governor on issues of governance and the growth of the ruling party. The GAC is under the chairmanship of former Chairman of the Board of Directors of NNPC Limited and former National Vice Chairman of the APC, Chief Pius Akinyelure; while the National Vice Chairman (South West) of the party and former…
Nigerian singer Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has married actress Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, in an intimate wedding ceremony in Iceland. The couple exchanged vows at the iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church in Reykjavík, which was adorned with flowers and closed to the public for the occasion. Only close family members and friends were in attendance.