The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin City on Friday, 18 January, 2025 admitted 1004 documents tendered before it by Dr Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in the election. The candidate and his party are challenging the conduct of the election as well as the declaration of the All Progressives Congress (APC), candidate, Monday Okpebholo as winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Counsel to the petitioner, Ken Mozia, tendered the documents at the resume hearing of the petition. The 1004 documents tendered are all admitted as exhibits by the three-man…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Famous Nigerian singer Davido has reacted to his colleague, Spyro’s allegations that his associate Ubi Franklin used his name to scam him. Reacting, Davido simply apologised for the involvement of his name in the saga. Reposting a video of Ubi Franklin’s counter-accusation via his Instastory, Davido wrote “Pls, I’m sorry.” Spyro had alleged in a recent interview that he was deceived by Franklin into performing at a birthday party in Ghana under the guise of a request from Davido. He claimed that Franklin refused to pay him after the event, despite agreeing to pay him $5,000 for the performance. Responding…
A 50-year-old Nigerian man, Jeremiah Okoye, has died while in police custody in Limpopo, South Africa. Okoye, who had lived in South Africa for 22 years, resided at 71 Magazyn Street, Polokwane, before his untimely death. The President of the Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA), Frank Onyekwelu, confirmed the sad incident in a statement issued on Friday, 17 January, 2025. Onyekwelu condemned the act describing it as persistent police brutality against Nigerians in South Africa and urging authorities to adhere to the rule of law. “Investigations are ongoing as to what led to his untimely death,” Onyekwelu said. “We…
Nightlife owner, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has said singer Burna Boy should be held responsible if anything happens to him or any member of his family. He raised the alarm while alleging that a video shared by the singer via Instastory was a recording of his family residence in Ikoyi. The socialite claimed that the eye emoji the singer used to caption the video, implies that he was monitoring his family, just as he also added that he has already informed the police about the possible threat to the safety of his family members. Reposting the…
Movie star Ekene Umenwa has officially revealed her baby’s face to the world. The actress, who welcomed her first child in the US, expressed gratitude for the daughter’s arrival and prayed for her to grow into a shining example for peers. In the video, Ekene and her daughter are seen with the little one’s face fully visible for the first time. Ekene wrote: “Indeed this is the doing of the lord. My baby @ekenem_chukwu, welcome to this space. I cover you with the precious blood of Jesus, and you will be a great example to your peers, amen”. Ekene also thanked her…
The local government election in Ondo State, on Saturday, 18 January, 2025 commenced with heavy security presence across the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that personnel of the Nigeria police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were observed at polling centres and strategic places. As early as 7:00a.m., security personnel were seen at strategic points on major roads across the state, including the front of the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC), Akure, and on the Airport Road in Akure North LGA. Also at Agbogbo roundabout, Fiwasaye/Mobil junction and in front of the A Division, Nigeria…
A 29-year-old mother of one, Mrs Gloria Peter Ajine, was brutally murdered on Wednesday, 15 January, 2024 while harvesting vegetables on her farm situated at Ilewo Orile in Abeokuta North, Ogun State, Gloria, described by her family as a hardworking and devoted woman, had gone to her farm that afternoon to gather vegetables in preparation for the market day on 16 January. Tragically, she never returned home. Her grieving husband, Mr Peter Ajine, recounted the harrowing discovery with tears in his eyes. “I still cannot believe she’s gone. Gloria was the light of our family,” he said. “She went to the…
Few days after Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, K1 De Ultimate lost his ex-wife Alhaja Hafsat Anifowoshe, he has lost his mother, Alhaja Halima Anifowoshe. She died at the age of 105. The news of her death was announced on K1’s official media page on the mourning of Saturday, 18 January, 2025 A photo of K1 with his late mother accompanied the announcement, which read, “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of King Wasiu Ayinde’s beloved mother. May her soul rest in peace, Alhaja Alimotu Shadiya Omoakeredolu Aya Anifowoshe. Iya rere. Sun re oo.” Fans, colleagues, and well-wishers have…
The Oyo State Government has lauded the ‘Ibadan Smart City’ project, saying the proposed housing project, located along Lagos/Ibadan express way is capable of turning around economy and reduce housing deficit within the state. The State Government described the project as a laudable achievement which will add to standard of living of residents of the state. Speaking at the flag off of Blue Sapphire District, Smart City, Ibadan, state capital, the state Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Hon. Niyi Adebisi, said the state government has been creating enabling environment for businesses and investment to thrive which the project was not in exception.…
A famous actor and comedian, Deacon Famous has announced engagement to his Ghanaian lover, Mawusi Faith. The excited comedian took to Instagram to share the news, posting photos from the proposal. His friend, gospel singer Moses Bliss, was also present, playing the keyboard in the background. Deacon Famous expressed joy and gratitude, saying he had waited for the right person and finally found his wife. He wrote: “SHE SAID YES TO FOREVER Mawusi Faith, it’s such a delight to go on this journey with you. On God, I waited for the right one, and now, I HAVE FOUND A WIFE.…