Dr. Yinka Ayefele, the founder of Fresh FM, Nigeria, has called on Ogun State Government to soft pedal on the criminal offences of the controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable. It will be recalled that Portable was declared wanted over alleged violent attacks on officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning…
Popular Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, has recently opened up about her personal life, sharing poignant reflections on her past and present. In a heartfelt revelation, Genevieve expressed her enduring feelings for her childhood love, Emeka Ike, and the impact of their separation on her life. Now 44 and still single, Genevieve cherishes the memories of…
A U.S. federal judge, Christopher Boyko from the Northern District of Ohio, has allowed the Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede, to be released on a $20,000 bail following his arrest for defrauding the U.S. government of $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Judge Boyko mandated the confiscation of both Mr. Oloyede’s U.S. and…
The Katsina State Hisbah Board has issued a statewide ban on nightclub activities, emphasizing the need to uphold religious and societal values. Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, Aminu Usman (Abu Ammar), made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday, February 19, directing nightclub operators to cease operations immediately. Hisbah police have declared a ban on…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday eulogised his ally and tech billionaire, Elon Musk, describing him as a great “personality with brainpower.” Musk has suffered a series of criticisms since the US President appointed him to lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE. Some of Trump’s critics, especially the Democrats, criticised Elon Musk,…
Juventus legend, Alessandro Del Piero, has come to the defence of Ademola Lookman after the Atalanta forward was publicly criticised by manager Gian Piero Gasperini in the aftermath of their Champions League elimination. Lookman, Atalanta’s talisman in recent seasons, found himself at the centre of a growing rift with Gasperini following the club’s shock exit…
Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, the controversial singer popularly known as Portable, has been arraigned at the Isabo magistrate court in Abeokuta, Ogun. The singer was declared wanted by the police on February 18 in connection with an alleged assault on three officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA). Portable surrendered himself to…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former governors Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Donald Duke, ex-Chief of Defence Staff General Lucky Irabor, and senior military generals, both serving and retired, paid glowing tributes to the late Major General Chris Jemitola (Rtd.) on Wednesday night. Jemitola, a former Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), was eulogized for his exceptional service…
Chairmen and councillors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, yesterday, took over the control of local government council secretariats across the state. The APC and the Osun State government have been at loggerheads over the control of the councils following the Court of Appeal judgement. While the APC…
The Anambra State Government has issued a stern warning to town criers who have been misrepresenting the provisions of the new Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025. According to a public notice signed by Commissioner for Information Law Mefor, PhD, some town criers have been spreading false information about the law, including claims that people…
