Author: Vincent Osuwo

At least eight people were killed in an inter-cult clash in the Awarra and Ochia communities of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area in Imo State.  A community leader who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity on Thursday criticised the state government for failing to provide security to prevent the cultists from causing harm. He said, “Eight people have so far been killed in this clash by the cultists here. Out of the eight lives reported dead in the past weeks, five were members of the cult groups, while three community members slumped and died when they heard the sound of…

The Fidau prayer for the late Islamic singer, Alhaja Rukayat Gawat-Oyefeso, has reportedly been scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The prayer, an Islamic rite for the departed, will be held after she died on September 23, 2024, following a brief illness. Rukayat, recognised for her sonorous voice and devotional music that connected with many in the Muslim community, was laid to rest at her husband’s village of Ijebu-Aiyepe, Ogun State, according to Islamic traditions. Her family (Gawat) and her husband’s family (Oyefeso) have asked for privacy while they prepare for the Fidau and continue to grieve…

The House of Representatives launched an investigation on Thursday into the alleged bribery of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officials as well as Nigerian Correctional Service officials by controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, alias Bobrisky, who was convicted and sentenced to prison for naira abuse.  This came as the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board confirmed on Thursday the suspension of two deputy controllers in charge of the Kirikiri Medium Custodial Centre in Lagos following Bobrisky’s bribery claims. Trouble began earlier this week with a voice note shared by Martins Otse, a.k.a. VeryDarkMan, in which Bobrisky claimed that…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said investigations are actively underway into allegations of banditry sponsorship in the North-West region. Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, DHQ’s Director of Media Operations, confirmed this at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, stating that relevant authorities assigned with such responsibilities were thoroughly reviewing the situation. The development follows accusations and counter-accusations over banditry sponsorship by the Minister of State for Defence and immediate past governor of Zamfara, Bello Matawalle, and his successor, Dauda Lawal. Matawalle denies allegations of terrorist ties in Bello Turji viral video On Tuesday, Matawalle challenged Lawal to swear by the Holy…

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has offered advice to controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, in light of his recent contemplation of suicide. Portable advised Bobrisky to “repent from sinful ways” and reconsider his lifestyle choices. This advice came shortly after Bobrisky expressed feelings of despair and indicated suicidal thoughts following an incriminating audio recording released by social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, VDM. Bobrisky threatens suicide amid N15m bribery scandal According to the tape, Bobrisky paid ₦15 million in bribery to Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officers in exchange…

First Lady Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, the wife of the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, is dead. Her death was announced in a statement on Thursday signed by Comrade Ini Ememobong, Honourable Commissioner for Information, Akwa Ibom State. According to the statement, 57-year-old Eno, who was reportedly ill, died in her sleep on Thursday at an undisclosed hospital. Islamic singer Rukayat Gawat is dead The statement reads, ”It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, following an illness.…

Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly called Bobrisky, has threatened to end his life amid the ongoing investigation into his alleged N15 million bribe to operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. In a statement on his verified Instagram page on Thursday, Bobrisky, who had recently been involved in a bribery scandal, alleged that “people” are trying to “bring him down.” The controversial crossdresser has been accused of giving a bribe to EFCC operatives to jettison money laundering charges against him, an allegation the EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyode, has ordered an investigation into. Chronicle NG reported that controversial…

Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, will swear in 87 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria on Monday, September 30, 2024. Dr. Festus Akande, the Supreme Court’s Director of Information, indicated in a news release on Thursday that the event will take place in the Supreme Court’s main courtroom, signalling the official start of the 2024/2025 legal year. The Nigerian Senate accepted Justice Kekere-Ekun’s appointment as Chief Justice of Nigeria on Wednesday, September 25, and this ceremony would be her first formal function in her new post. Kekere-Ekun’s appoinment shows Tinubu’s respect for merit – Presidency The Supreme Court,…

A RCD Mallorca fan was sentenced to one year in prison and handed a three-year stadium ban on Thursday for racially abusing Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior and former Villarreal player Samuel Chukwueze. The fan was “found guilty of two crimes against moral integrity, aggravated by the fact that he acted with racist motives,” Real Madrid said in a statement. The abuse aimed at ballon d’or favourite Vinicius occurred during Madrid’s 1-0 La Liga defeat to Mallorca at their Son Moix stadium in February 2023, before the fan insulted Chukwueze, now at AC Milan, a fortnight later. Madrid stated that…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has threatened to utilise 10% of internally generated revenue designated for area councils to pay striking primary school teachers in the FCT.  The minister made this statement on Thursday after reviewing the ongoing Apo-Karshi Road project. Wike said he would not allow children to be affected by the strike, which has been ongoing for more than a week, and that no real government would tolerate it. Wike declares ‘Park-and-Pay’ scheme illegal in FCT Recall that the teachers resumed their strike on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, following a 14-day ultimatum issued to…