Popular ‘juju master’, Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki n’Oba, has been picked up by men of Anambra State vigilante operatives, known as Agunechemba. Akwa Okuko was arrested on Saturday, 8 February, 2025 according to a post on Soludo TV Facebook page. The post said he was being detained for further investigation by the security agency. “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki n’Oba denies okeite and has been detained for further investigation by the Security Agency,” the post read. He was arrested following allegations that he prepares juju for kidnappers who masquerades as yahoo boys, terrorising the State. The state had enacted Anambra State Homeland Security…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Nigeria’s Treasury bills, T-bills auction have attracted a total subscription of N3.22 trillion. This comes as the Debt Management Office, on behalf of the Central Bank of Nigeria, conducted the auction on Wednesday, 5 February, 2025 while allotments were done on Thursday, 6 February, 2025. According to the result of the auction obtained on Saturday, the Federal Government offered N670 billion across the standard maturities of 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day bills. The auction saw significant demand for long-tenured securities, with the 364-day instrument accounting for 98 percent of total bids compared to short-term securities. This reflects heightened investor appetite amid…
A traffic accident involving a bus in southern Mexico has killed 41 people in the early hours of Saturday, 8 February, 2025. Reuters reports that the tragic incident took place in the early hours of Saturday, adding that the bus was completely burnt after it was engulfed by flames following the collision. According to the report, the bus, which was carrying 48 people, collided with a truck, resulting in the deaths of 38 passengers and two of the drivers. The driver of the truck also died, the local authorities said. The government of Tabasco state said in a statement that…
Malian Army late Saturday, 8 February, 2025 confirmed that insurgents killed at least 25 civilians and injured 13 others in an ambush of a military-escorted convoy near northeastern city of Gao on Friday, 7 February, 2025. The army’s death toll differed from a local official’s account of the incident, which said that up to 56 bodies were recorded at the hospital in Gao, and that there was also an unknown number of military casualties. It was gathered that the attackers struck near the village of Kobe, around 30 km from Gao in a region where groups linked to Islamic State…
President Donald Trump of the United States said he has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone about ending the war in Ukraine. Trump, who has promised to end the war in Ukraine, said last week that the war was a bloodbath and that his team had had some very good talks. Speaking in an interview aboard Air Force One on Friday, 7 February, 2025, Trump told the New York Post that he had better not say when asked how many times he and Putin had spoken. “He (Putin) wants to see people stop dying,” Trump said. Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman…
Famous American rapper, Kanye West, has alleged that his children’s lives are being threatened following his controversial post on social media. The hip-hop star revealed that a “random number” texted his wife, saying they knew where his daughter lives, just as he also added this enemies are threatening to kill his children to silence him. In an X post on Saturday, 8 February, 2025, West wrote, “They killed Michael Jordan’s dad on Father’s Day. They killed my mom after graduation “Some random number texted my wife saying they new where my daughter lived. So for my last 24 hours of expressing…
Gbemisola, elder sister of Nigerian controversial musician, Portable, has claimed that her embattled brother is under the spiritual spell of one of their family members. The singer’s sister made this claim following the singer’s ongoing legal battle with the Ogun state government. Reacting to the development in a viral video circulating on X, Portable’s sister apologised for his controversial actions, alleging that a family member is spiritually influencing the singer. “People of Nigeria, I greet you all. I’m Portable’s eldest sister, the first child of his mother. We are just three that our mother gave birth to. “Portable has never…
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described Maj Gen Samuel Oluwatobi Adejimi as a beacon of outstanding leadership and selfless service. Governor Abiodun also noted that the career of Maj Gen Adejimi, spanning over three decades, is a testament to his unyielding commitment to national defense and the well-being of the people of the country. The Governor stated this during the promotion thanksgiving and reception in honour of the military chief, held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Adejimi is the Director of Movements, Army Headquarters. Governor Abiodun was represented at the event by his Chief of Staff, Dr. Oluwatoyin…
By: Dr. James Bwala The rise of Vice President Kashim Shettima as a transformative political figure in Nigeria’s electoral scene marks a dramatic shift in national campaign dynamics. His strategic approach to political participation reveals a deep awareness of Nigeria’s complicated sociopolitical landscape, which could reshape standard campaign strategies come 2027. Kashim Shettima’s national and international engagements with those who are closely monitoring the unveiling of political groundbreaking can attest to the fact that, for every move the Vice President makes in the service of Nigeria under the renewed hope presidency, a man to watch for in the unfolding events…
By Raphael Oni As Nigeria and China celebrate 54 years of diplomatic relations, established on February 10, 1971, it’s essential to reflect on the journey so far and the promising future that lies ahead. This milestone is particularly significant, given the recent visit of President Bola Tinubu to China in September 2024, where he met with President Xi Jinping, upgrading relations to comprehensive strategic cooperation. The Nigeria-China relationship has been a beacon of cooperation and mutual growth, with both nations benefiting from each other’s strengths. Over the years, China has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most significant trading partners, with…