Youths in Ogun State On Tuesday, 1 October, 2024, shunned the October 1 protest, thegazellenews.com reports. Thegazellenews.com learnt that residents went about their various activities, with several shops open for business. Recall that the organizers of the #FearlessInOctober protest had declared that the Police, Department of State Services, and the military would not stop them from embarking on the demonstration Meanwhile, a High Court sitting in Abeokuta, the statehad on Monday, 30 September, restricted the protesters to the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Gateway International Stadium in Sagamu, Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode, and Ansar-Ud-Deen Comprehensive High School in…
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A teenager named Olawumi Ayomide has been sentenced to one year jail term without an option of fine for setting a building on fire in Ilorin, the state capital after stealing items belonging to the occupants. A Kwara state Magistrate Court presided over by Magistrate M.A. Yahaya, found Ayomide guilty and sentenced him to one year jail term at Mandala Correctional Centre He was charged to court by the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC. Recall that on Wednesday, last week, at 1200hrs, the suspect broke into a three-bedroom bungalow belonging to Mrs. Bolatito…
Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested three people suspected to be involved in abduction of children with the intention of selling them for criminal gains. The operation that led to their apprehension was carried out by the detectives of the State Criminal Investigation Department in Owerri. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, made this disclosure in a press statement made available to newsmen. According to Okoye, the detectives through intelligent gathering swung into action that led to the smashing of the syndicate that specialized in child trafficking between Imo – Abia axis. “The syndicate…
After escaping an alleged assassination attempt, famous Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi has jetted out of Nigeria The actor made this known after his absence at the late singer Mohbad’s Coroner court and failure to lead a planned protest to the Lagos State Assembly on Monday, 30 September, 2024. Recall that Fabiyi had scheduled a protest for Monday, 30 September, 2024, coinciding with the resumption of the coroner investigating Mohbad’s death. However, revealing reasons for his absence, the actor said that his life was under threat, as he just escaped assassination attempt two days ago. In a now controversial video on his Instagram…
Popular American singer, Ariana Grande, has ruled out the possibility of doing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), surgery. According to the singer, she won’t undergo surgery to enhance her behind because it won’t work for her. Speaking in a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Grande explained that she is comfortable with her current physique “No, that wouldn’t work for me. I don’t think that’s my thing. And I’m ok with that, you know?” She, however, said she fully supports those opting for plastic surgery. “Whatever makes women, men, non-gender conforming people feel beautiful should be allowed. Why do we care?”
Famous Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, known professionally as Asake, is trending on the social media for the wrong reason, smashing a fan’s iPhone 16 Pro Max in Germany. Asake, who recently performed at a concert in Germany, violently snatched the fan’s phone and smashed it on the floor, causing significant damage. Sharing the video of the incident in a social media post, a fan named Adeoti showed the moment he tried to get a picture with Asake before he angrily broke his phone. Captioning the video, he wrote, “@asakemusic You broke my iPhone 16 pro Max. It’s not because they pissed off…
Grammy-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, famously addressed as Burna Boy, has made history as he is named the biggest Nigerian artiste of all time on Apple Music. The streaming giant recently unveiled the top 10 most streamed Nigerian artists and songs in the history of the platform to celebrate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. Burna Boy topped the list, followed by Wizkid, Davido, Rema and Asake. Tems, Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, BNXN and Olamide complete the top 10. Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ remix with Selena Gomez emerged as the most streamed Nigerian song of all time on Apple Music, followed by ‘Last…
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, is set to officially launch the 4th season of its reward initiative, the Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo, with an Independence Day special live draw targeted at rewarding 64 Nigerians with cash prizes in commemoration of Nigeria at 64 on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Tagged the biggest 5 for 5 Promo season yet, the Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo Season 4 is set to disburse N135,000,000 to Wema Bank customers across Nigeria. The special Independence live draw which marks the season’s kick-off will…
Gunmen have reportedly killed a 45-year-old Internally Displaced Person (IDP) at his farm along Tse Ukume road in Mbachohon Council Ward of Gwer West Local Government Area in Benue State. The deceased, Tali Tyosoo, a native of Tse Gerbe in the same Mbachohon council ward was said to have been displaced from his village before taking shelter at the Agagbe IDPs camp in Gwer West LGA with his family. A former Agagbe IDP camp manager, Ibaah Jacob, told an Abuja based national news medium that the deceased was attacked by the gunmen believed to be armed infiltrators on Sunday about…
The Association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHOUN), has threatened to take legal action against the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) if it fails to refund over N17bn due to its members. Speaking during a press conference on Monday, 30 September, 2024, the President of AHOUN, Abdullateef Ekundayo Yusuf, said NAHCON has over the years kept mum on funds of its members. According to Yusuf, the money includes refunds for caution deposits, unused visas, excess payments, and Umrah deposits, among others, that the commission is holding on to without communication on whether it will ever pay it…