Author: Abimbola Ogunaike

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has invited Subomi and Wahab, sons of billionaire businessman Razaq Okoya, for interrogation over alleged abuse of the naira. Recall that the Okoya brothers were in the news a few days ago after a video clip capturing them “abusing” the naira surfaced on the internet. The police officer who was also seen in the viral video has been identified and detained by the Nigerian Police Force. There has been outrage on social media following the delay in the arrest of the two brothers. An activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, posted on his Facebook page…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has invited Subomi and Wahab, sons of billionaire businessman Razaq Okoya, for interrogation over alleged abuse of the naira. Recall that the Okoya brothers were in the news a few days ago after a video clip capturing them “abusing” the naira surfaced on the internet. The police officer who was also seen in the viral video has been identified and detained by the Nigerian Police Force. There has been outrage on social media following the delay in the arrest of the two brothers. An activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, posted on his Facebook page…

Two officials of the Fire Service in Edo State have reportedly been hospitalized following a building collapse that occurred while they were responding to an emergency. It was gathered that the incident happened in the early hours of Friday, 10 January, 2025 at the Evbuotubu community in Benin City. It was reported that the officials were in the community to extinguish a fire that had engulfed the building. An eyewitness account stated that the building collapsed on the staff while they were putting out the fire. At the time of filing this report, it had not been ascertained whether the…

Famous American rapper, Kodak Black, has denied rumours making the rounds that he has converted to Islam. The 27-year-old sparked speculations that he has converted to Islam after a photo of him squatting on what looks like a salat mat went viral. Reacting to the rumours via his social media page, Black clarified that he didn’t convert to Islam, claiming that he’s Jew. “No disrespect to the Muslim community but I am Hebrew Israelite,” he wrote.

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has revealed that British rapper, Skepta, has given him royalties for his contribution on their collaborative hit, ‘Tony Montana.’ He appreciated the Grime star for not defrauding him. On Instagram, Portable wrote, “Tony Montana money don enter. No ripping zone. Big Smoke. Big Money. I really appreciate you.” Reacting via X, Skepta revealed that he honoured the agreement because he isn’t greedy.

 American rapper, Doja Cat, has surpassed her colleague and compatriot Cardi B to become the second highest-selling female rapper in history. According to Billboard, Nicki Minaj remains the highest-selling female rapper in the United States and worldwide. Cardi B Cardi B has also dropped to number four in the U.S. but ranks third globally. Billboard ranked Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, and Cardi B as the highest-selling female rappers based on worldwide sales.

Nigerian rapper, Olamide, has made history by surpassing 1 billion career streams on Spotify. Olamide is the first African rapper to achieve the feat, thanks to his incorporation of Afrobeats in his music and collaborations. Last year, Olamide also made history as the first African rapper to be nominated for a Grammy. His collaborative hit with Asake, ‘Amapiano’ was nominated in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category but lost to Tyla’s ‘Water.’

Three persons have been arrested by the operatives of the Edo State Police Command for allegedly gang-raping a 12-year-old girl simply identified as Miss Esther in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of the state. The state Police Commissioner, Umoru Ozigi, made this disclosure in Benin City, the state capital when Mrs Edesili Anani, the Administrator, Office of Edo State First Lady, visited him at the Command, Headquarters. Ozigi, who assured that the victim would get justice, added that the three suspects are currently in police custody. Earlier, Anani commended the police for responding promptly and appealed that the little girl…

Operatives of the Adamawa Police Command have arrested a sex worker named Riyanatu Musa, for allegedly stabbing a barman to death in Adamawa in a quarel over N200 liquor change. Musa was said to have allegedly stabbed the barman, Yohanna Musa, in a fit of anger over the said money. The sex worker, based in Mubi South LGA, killed the barman after the two disagreed over a N200 balance the barman was supposed to collect from her. Riyanatu Musa, confessing the crime to the police, narrated that she had collected dry gin known as ‘Big Ben’ and one other drink from…

A Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, has granted the Department of State Services (DSS) permission to detain 10 suspected terrorists, who allegedly planned to establish a Boko Haram/ISWAP cell in Osun, for 60 days pending the conclusion of the investigation. Justice Nwite, in a ruling on the ex-parte motion moved by DSS lawyer Y.I. Umar, held that the application was meritorious and accordingly granted it. “An order is hereby made enabling the State Security Service (aka DSS)/applicant to detain the respondents for sixty (60) days pending the conclusion of the investigation,” he ruled. Justice Nwite…