Veteran Nigerian comedian, Ali Baba, has revealed that he has caught numerous wives of his friends and associates engaging in extramarital affairs with Governors and wealthy politicians. He made this revelation during an appearance on the Outside the Box podcast. Speaking on the unsavoury activities prevalent among the nation’s elite, the comedian recounted a particular encounter in which he saw the wife of an associate at the residence of a state Governor. “I have been in the houses of a lot of big men—like Governors and the rest—and I see wives of a lot of people that I know doing…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Taraba State Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, have rescued eight trafficked children from Minda Village in Lau Local Government Area of the state. Briefing newsmen on Friday, 4 April, 2025 in Jalingo, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, Mrs. Mary Sinjen, said the children were lured and trafficked to southeastern Nigeria under false claims that they were orphans. “These innocent children were deceitfully taken away from their homes and trafficked to Aba, Onitsha, and parts of Imo State. “The traffickers claimed they were…
Ivan Juric, Manager of just relegated English Premiership side, Southampton has left the club after their Premier League relegation was confirmed on Sunday, 6 April, 2025 . The Croatian lasted just 108 days in charge of Southampton, losing 12 out of his 14 top-flight games. Juric parted ways with the Saints, using a relegation clause, according to Fabrizio Romano. Southampton became the first team to be relegated from the Premier League this season at the weekend after losing 3-1 to Tottenham Hotspur. To earn a stay of execution, they needed Wolves to either draw or lose to Ipswich and to avoid…
The burial arrangements has been announced for the late elder statesman, Pa Oluwole Senbanjo, who died on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at age 92. Prominent Nigerians, including Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote; and Business tycoon, Femi Otedola are among those that have been trooping in, to commiserate with the Senbanjos. The late Pa Senbanjo was the father of an APC Chieftain in Ogun State and the Regional Director of Seymour Energy Consulting, OmoOba Segun Senbanjo. Born on July 20th 1932, the deceased began his career in the early 1960s at the Central Bank of Nigeria…
A total of 62 finalists have been shortlisted for recognition across 21 competitive categories in the 2025 edition of the ‘National Spokespersons’ Awards’ (NSAwards), as announced by the adjudication committee led by Dr. Shuaibu Husseini.Now in its fifth edition, the awards—previously held as the Spokespersons’ Communication Awards (SCA)—recognise excellence and professionalism in public communications across Nigeria’s public and private sectors.The NSAwards serve as a prestigious platform celebrating excellence, innovation, and professionalism in public communication across Nigeria’s public and private sectors.This year’s ceremony—doubling as the grand finale of the 2025 ‘National Spokespersons’ Summit’—will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to strengthen operational partnership and tighten the noose on drug trafficking networks operating between both countries. Highlights of the MoU include: exchange of intelligence between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Arabia anti-narcotics agency will avail its Nigerian counterpart opportunity at its training Academy for joint training, provision of operational logistics to NDLEA, conduct of joint investigations and exchange of data on convicts. Speaking at the signing of the partnership agreement in…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested two siblings at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos during a planned travel to India with 5 kilogrammes of cocaine. The spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi in a statement on Sunday said: “Operatives of a Special Operations Unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested two brothers: John Abugu, 43, and Kenneth Abugu, 31, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA Ikeja, Lagos with 5 kilogrammes cocaine concealed in walls of their suitcases while attempting to board a flight to India.” He said the…
Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has emphasized the need for urgent structural reforms, particularly in public enterprises in Nigeria in order to make them more efficient and productive, with the evolving complexities of the nation’s economy. He also called for good governance, which he said is central to national development that will ensure that public resources are safeguarded and deployed to serve the needs of the country. Chief Adelabu spoke on Monday, 7 April, 2025, at the first ever Corporate Governance Forum in Nigeria, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. According to him, one of the most…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians, especially women to speak up and seek appropriate help whenever they have medical challenges. She also donated N1 billion through the Renewed Hope Initiatives (RHI) to fight cervical cancer in Nigeria. She spoke while receiving a delegation of the National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination led by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako. The First Lady pointed out that since no one chooses an ailment for themselves, there is no need to be ashamed to seek for help. “I am in…
All roads lead to the Hubert Ogunde Hall, Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Saturday, 3 May, 2025, as the highly anticipated Ara Adire Fashion Show 2025 takes the spotlight. This cultural showcase, brought to life by LJ Entertainment in partnership with the Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Ogun State, promises a grand celebration of African heritage, through the timeless beauty of Adire fashion. With the powerful theme, “Preserving Identity, Promoting Culture,” the event aims to ignite cultural pride, while spotlighting creative excellence in fashion, music, and visual arts. It is expected to be a fusion of vibrant runway…