Of Vampires And Fayemi/Eleka Election Dispute Blues
By Wole Olujobi After a long lull in sophistry usually fuelled by unconscionable ambition and unquenchable thirst to ride rough to power, crass opportunistic politicking returned to town last week consequent upon the Supreme Court verdict giving nod to Dr Kayode Fayemi as the winner of the July 14, 2018 governorship election to lead Ekiti […]
Yinka Ayefele and Wife Welcome Triplets
Famous gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele and his wife has given birth to triplets in the United States of America, according to a close source. The close source disclosed from Yinka Ayefele’s Music House that it has been funfair and clinking of glasses among frends and associates of the ace musician since the news filtered in. […]
Gbajabiamila Has Never Been Convicted by Any Court – Jibrin
The Director-General for the Gbajabiamila/Wase Campaign, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has said that contrary to claims and reports making the rounds Hon Femi Gbajabiamila has not been accused nor convicted of any corruption case. Jibrin made the clarification on Wednesday, in a press briefing at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, where he described the accusations against Hon Gbajabiamila […]
Why People Think I Hate Women — Falz
Popular rapper, Folarin Falana, a.k.a FalzTheBahdGuy, has told of belief in some quarters about him being a misogynist, describing the said opinion as a “misconception.” In an interview with Vanguard, the 28-year-old said: “I have been misinterpreted especially in recent times. To a large extent, I understand the sentiments or the feelings of the people […]
Obla’s Trial: When the Hunter Becomes the Hunted
It appears the last may not have been heard of the legal standoff between Godwin Obla (SAN), one of Nigeria’s foremost ex-prosecutors, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)- the same organisation Obla enthusiastically represented for several years, resulting in the recovery of several assets worth billions of Naira and various landmark decisions in […]
How EFCC Stopped Ex-Bauchi Gov from Stealing N11B – State Govt
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, who is currently engaged in a war of words with his predecessor, Mohammed Abubakar, over the state’s finance, today revealed how the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prevented his predecessor from using his cronies to steal over N11 billion a few days to his exit. Mohammed made the […]
Man Allegedly Kills Neighbour for Making Advances to His Wife
A 21-year-old man, Umar Audu, has allegedly killed one Abubakar Mohammadu over suspicion that the deceased was making love advances to his wife. The incident reportedly occurred last month at the Fulani Camp, Wawa village in New-Bussa, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The suspect, who lived with the deceased in the same address, […]
NBC May Sanction AIT Over ‘Offensive Content’
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has threatened African Independent Television (AIT) and RayPower FM over some reports it considered offensive. The regulatory body accused the broadcast stations of airing “offensive, unfair and unprofessional” content in violation of its rules. In letters sent to the broadcast station, Armstrong Idachaba, the commission’s director of broadcast monitoring, asked […]
Kano Anti-Corruption Commission Wants Emir Sanusi Suspended
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission has recommended the suspension of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi. The commission which said it has been investigating alleged misappropriation said it uncovered that N3.4 billion was misspent by the emirate under Sanusi saying it was misappropriated between 2014 and 2017. According to NAN, the recommendation […]
Police Bust Trans-border Arms Smugglers
A total of 6000 AK47 Live ammunition have been recovered by the police in a joint operation that smashed a 4-man international arms-smuggling syndicate importing weapons from North Africa through Saki in Oyo State. According to Police spokesman, DCP Frank Mba, officers attached to the Intelligence Response Unit (IRT), Special Tactical Squad (STS), Police Mobile […]
