Author: Vincent Osuwo

It is a criminal offense, according to the Nigeria Police Force, for car owners and drivers to cover their license plates without a legal justification. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police Force Public Relations Officer, announced this on Twitter on Friday. He stated that registration numbers must be displayed at all times. He said, “It is a common thing to see many vehicle owners and drivers cover their number plates; for no reason, this is wrong and even criminal. “You don’t cover your number plate for any reason. It is as important and compulsory for all vehicles to be duly registered, so…

Nollywood comic actor John Okafor, popularly called Mr Ibu, has reportedly undergone another leg amputation. Mr Ibu’s condition is said to have deteriorated to the point where he no longer speaks. He’s also said to have had another surgery, this time removing a portion of the same leg that was amputated last month.Fear has also increased as a result of another veteran actor, Amaechi Muonagor, who has been hospitalized for over two months at Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital in Nnewi, Anambra State. Dr. Emeka Rollas, National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, told our reporter over the phone…

Deja Taylor, the mother of a six-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia, has been sentenced to two years in prison. Taylor, 26, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors in order to reduce his sentence, which could have been more than five years.She was charged with child neglect as a result of the incident.Her son took a gun from her purse and brought it to school in January, where he shot his first-grade teacher, Abby Zwerner.Ms. Zwener was seriously injured, but she survived the gunshot. She was hospitalized for nearly two weeks, underwent five surgeries, and is reportedly still…

The Israeli military claims it misidentified three hostages as a “threat” and killed them during its raid on Gaza. Yotam Haim, 28, Samer Talalka, 22, and Alon Shamriz, 26, were identified as the victims.The military expressed regret and stated that the three were killed by troops operating in Shejaiya, in Gaza’s north.More than 100 hostages remain in Gaza after being kidnapped during the October 7 attacks on Israel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that Friday’s incident was under investigation and that it “expressed deep remorse over the tragic incident and sent the families its heartfelt condolences.”. “Our national mission…

The family members of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, have rejected the Supreme Court’s verdict in his terrorism case. Emma Kanu, Kanu’s younger brother, told journalists that the court decision was unfortunate. He stated that no one in his family was pleased with the verdict. He said, “It is extremely unfortunate that the Supreme Court could come up with such a judgment. “This case began with the Federal High Court, which of course lacked the jurisdiction to try Nnamdi Kanu from here, through the High Court to the Appeal Court, which discharged and acquitted him,…

Priscilla Ojo has slammed singer Azeez Adeshina Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, for accusing her actress mother, Iyabo Ojo, of defamation and threatening legal action. Naira Marley filed a lawsuit against actress Ojo, alleging the spread of false and defamatory content on her Instagram account. Olalekan Ojo, Naira Marley’s lawyer, outlined the accusations made in a September 2023 post, stating that the actress accused Naira Marley of engaging in spiritual and physical dealings with the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, in a letter sent to Ojo.Priscilla responded on her Instagram stories on Friday, questioning the singer’s…

The media team of Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied reports that he collapsed on Thursday at a colloquium in Abuja to commemorate his 61st birthday. According to reports, Akpabio collapsed during the event and was rushed to the National Hospital. The media team, however, debunked the reports in a statement signed by Eseme Eyiboh, calling the claims a “fictionalized extensions of the Senate President’s assertion of being tired at the end of the program.”. “The rumors have been fanned by some social media news channels with notoriety for the dissemination of phony news flashes. “It is disconcerting that the…

A boat carrying more than migrants capsized in the Channel off the coast of France overnight Thursday to Friday while attempting to reach Britain, killing one and injuring another, according to French maritime authorities. Among the 66 people who were rescued, “one unconscious victim, in critical condition, was taken by helicopter to the hospital in Calais,” while a second “could not be revived,” the authorities said. During the night, French sea rescue coordinators at Griz Nez near Calais were alerted that a migrant boat was in distress less than eight kilometers (five miles) from the coast.According to maritime authorities, a…

Mark Angel, a Nigerian comedian and scriptwriter, has apologized for the viral dance video of comedienne, Emmanuella Samuel, that recently sparked mixed reactions on social media. Emmanuella was dressed in black with a high slit that exposed her lap in the video, which went viral on Thursday.The clip elicited mixed reactions, with some followers saying she was too young to be posting such content, while others thought it was acceptable and praised the comedienne for her growth. On Thursday, Angel apologized and stated that the video was shared without his permission. He wrote, “Dear friends and family, I want to…

The Supreme Court has declined to order the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). On Friday, the court’s panel of justices overturned an earlier order by the Court of Appeal in Abuja ordering Kanu’s release on bail. The Supreme Court, in a decision written by Justice Garba Lawal and read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, overturned and set aside the Court of Appeal’s decision in October last year, which ordered Kanu’s release and quashed the terrorism charges against him.The Supreme Court ruled that the Nigerian government’s reckless and unlawful repatriation of Kanu from…