American Singer, Selena Gomez has denied rumours making the round that she has broken up with her boyfriend, producer Benny Blanco.Rumours had surfaced on social media that the singer and producer’s relationship ended. The rumours came after a supposed friend of Selena shared a post on social media while at Sabrina Carpenter’s MSG concert, suggesting that she is married while all her friends are “single.” Following the speculations, Selena Gomez posted her ‘Juno’ dance video from Sabrina Carpenter’s concert at Madison Square Garden on Instagram. She tagged her boyfriend, Benny Blanco, silencing the rumour mongers. Blanco also seemingly debunked the…
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Embattled famous American rapper and music executive, Sean Combs, aka Diddy, has been reportedly removed from suicide watch. Recall that Diddy was reportedly placed on suicide watch in prison after he was arrested on 16 September, 2024 by Homeland Security on suspicion of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and interstate transportation for prostitution. In an article published on 29 September, 2024 People reported that a law enforcement source exclusively told the news outlet that the rapper was no longer on suicide watch. Another source also revealed that Diddy has visited with family while at the detention facility, where he is currently…
A man who climbed a 33KV high tension electricity pole to demand the resignation of President Bola Tinubu has been arrested by the Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command. The incident occurred in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The man had remained up the pole, insisting Tinubu must resign before he would come down. It was gathered that the incident happened between the morning of Friday, 27 September, 2024 and evening of Saturday, 28 September, 2024. The Adamawa State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguruje, said the man, whose name was not revealed, was rescued on the night…
Outgoing Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has left the country. He was reported to have handed over the running of the state to a former Commissioner, an laction which is in clear violation of the Court order reinstating his Deputy, Rt Hon Phillip Shaibu. Before Obaseki left Benin city allegedly by road to Lagos in the late hours of Thursday, 27 September, 2024, he allegedly handed over the reins of power to his close ally and ex-Commissioner for Finance, Joseph Eboigbe, who doubles as the Secretary to the Edo State Government and Chairman, Transition Committee. Exactly at 8.56…
The traditional rites for the installation of a new Lapo Ekun of Ijebu Ode has began, with the elect, Tunde Odulaja, going into seclusion for seven days, which will culminate into a proper coronation on Saturday ,12 October, 2024. The seclusion, which kickstarts on Tuesday, 1 October, 2024 is traditionally referred to as ilete, signaling the commencement of the enthronement process for traditional rulers and high ranking members of the Awujale council. As the Lapo Ekun elect, Odulaja is compelled by tradition and historical antecedents, to observe the ritual rites and go through the rigours of an initiation before the…
The Senior Special Assistant to Adamawa State Governor on Peace and Security, Ahmed Lawan has enjoined the residents especially the youths to snub the October 1 national protest called by “few faceless and unpatriotic Nigerians.” Describing Adamawa as ever peaceful, Lawan said it is suicidal for any claimed patriot to consider protest of the kind under any guise, “now that the country is undergoing unprecedented restructuring.” According to a press statement signed by the Governor’s aide, Adamawa would not join the protest because the state never benefited anything meaningful from the ones held in the past. He said there are…
Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Monday, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirming his administration’s commitment to upholding the judiciary’s independence and sanctity. Justice Kekere-Ekun, the second female CJN in Nigeria’s history, was sworn in following her confirmation by the Senate. The ceremony occurred at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. Four former chief justices of the Federation, including the first female Justice, Aloma Mukhtar, the President of the Court of Appeal, and other heads of the judiciary divisions, witnessed it. President Tinubu underscored the pivotal…
The Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC), says it has registered 3.2 million youths in its Holistic Opportunities Programmes for Engagement, Project HOPE, since the first phase of the programme was launched on July 4, 2023. This was announced by the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, during the launching of the second phase at the Rivers State Information, Communication and Technology, ICT, Centre in Port Harcourt. Ogbuku said that Project HOPE, was conceived out of the necessity to address the pressing challenges facing the youths, especially in the area of employment and the lack of opportunities for meaningful engagement. He noted…
Rev Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi popularly known as Iya Adura on Sunday, 29 September, 2024 attended the Premiere of the movie, ‘Okikiola The Fisherman’ written by famous Nigerian journalist, Adeola Agoro, pledging her continued support for hardworking Nigerians like the writer of the film to achieve their dreams in life. Speaking with newsmen at her Love of Christ Generation Church Hall, Oniru in Victoria Island, Lagos, venue of the premiere, Ajayi said that Nigeria still has enormous potentials to rewrite her story positively and take strategic role among the comity of nations. She however said that building a great nation…
The details of the 15 charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former governor Of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku have been revealed. Recall that the EFCC arrested the former governor of Taraba State over an alleged fraud of N27bn. Ishaku was arrested at his Abuja residence in the early hours of Friday, 27 september, 2024 Before the arrest, the charges against him were presented in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High court in Abuja on Thursday,26 September, 2024. EFCC filed the indictment with 15 counts against Mr Ishaku and a co-defendant, a former Permanent Secretary of…